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I Didn’t Like Sweatshirts Until I Saw These 21 “Fashion” Styles
It seems to be a universal truth that anyone who wore a school uniform will find that, in later life, they are unable to wear anything that vaguely resembles said uniform—be it a particular colour, cut, or fabric. For me, this manifested in an aversion to sweatshirts, an item of clothing I wore for the entirety of primary and secondary school. I always envied the pupils at the nearby private school who got to wear fancy V-neck jumpers and blazers rather than our sad, maroon-coloured, and chewed-sleeve sweatshirts (talk about “grass is greener”). You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. ...
I’m 35 and Get 5 Hours Sleep, But Friends Think I Look 27—Here Are My Tricks
For as long as I can remember I’ve passed as being a few years younger than my actual age. When I was 22 I was mistaken for being 16, and on my 27th birthday I was asked for ID when buying alcohol. Why am I telling you this? Well, since becoming a parent, I’ve wondered if I have still retained my youthfulness. I can’t deny that there are now bags and dark circles under my eyes when they weren’t before. As I type this, I feel very tired. The sort of tired that’s only caused by long-term sleep deprivation. And what were once tiny, almost non-existent lines on my forehead are now becoming deep grooves. Now firmly in my 30s (I’m 35), I decided to canvas my colleagues to see how old they thought I was. Over Slack I asked them how old they thought I looked and asked them to be genuinely ho...
Katie Holmes’s £90 Mango Puffer Coat Is Exactly What I Need for My Daily Walks
I hope Katie Holmes never leaves NYC. The reason? I would really miss seeing how she dresses for all four seasons on a regular basis, but especially how she dresses in the winter. Her outerwear collection is just so good, and she rarely repeats coats, which is very impressive. (When I lived in New York, I’m pretty sure I wore the same two coats all winter.) While out for a walk a few days ago, Holmes choose a Mango coat, which we love to see to begin with—but even more so given that it retails for less than £100. Not only that, the coat is a quilted style which is a huge trend this winter. And she opted to pair it with another huge trend: chunky loafers. It’s the only flat shoe trend that matters this season, folks. And her shoes are almost as affordable as her c...
These 19 Spring Basics Are Exactly What I Want to Be Wearing Right Now
It might still be Baltic outside, but our editors are now in full ‘spring’ mode, bringing you our take on the spring trends that are worth buying into and combing through all the new collections to bring you tight edits of the best pieces out there. Our shopping editor Joy Montgomery has already created this epic overview of the strongest items on the high street right now, but there was one collection which I thought deserved a little extra attention. Mango has become a firm favourite within the fashion crowd over the last few years, responding to what is trending to the higher echelons of design, putting its own spin on Instagram trends and working with the likes of Camille Charrière, Giorgia Tordini and Pernille Teisbaek. Mango might have pivoted several years ago to b...
Glenn Close Made Sure Her 101 Dalmatians Contract Included Keeping Every Single Cruella de Vil Costume
Cruella de Vil walked so that Miranda Priestly could run — and she is absolutely one of the greatest fashion villains of all time. It’s no surprise that a queen of similar stature, Glenn Close, got it written into her 101 Dalmatians contract that Disney would let her keep her entire Cruella de Vil character wardrobe — how divine! Close sat down with Pete Davidson to chat about their most memorable projects for Variety‘s Actors on Actors series for Amazon Studios. “Did you take any of Cruella’s wardrobe? It was so fabulous,” Davidson asked Close, whom played the stylish villain Cruella de Vil in the ’90s hit 101 Dalmatians and the sequel 102 Dalmatians. Close confessed that “I got in my contract that I got to keep all my costumes that I wore in the ...
I’d Never Heard of This Trainer Brand, But I Love Its “Ugly” Sneakers
I have a sneaking suspicion that my love for the “ugly” sneaker started when Balenciaga’s Triple S trainers were doing the rounds. To be honest, I was always going to be predisposed to like this style. As a child of the ’80s, I’ve often been drawn to the more dad-like of sneakers inspired by that era. (I blame fashion’s current obsession with nostalgia.) But it’s not just Balenciaga’s sellout shoes that caught my eye. Adidas, Nike and New Balance all have their own iterations. This kind of sneaker has a very specific look. They’re oversized but still look like you could run in them too. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It b...
I Just Asked 8 Very Stylish Women About the Best Item They’ve Ever Bought
Some of us live for the thrill of newness, some of us thrive on a solid purchase and endless rewearing—I personally reside in the latter camp, and can spot that kind of fashion sensibility in someone else from a mile off (or during a blurry late-night Instagram scroll). With the New Year comes both a desire for trends and updates, but also an awareness of rebooting in other ways too. How can I be more mindful of what I buy? How can I make sensible purchases instead of endless ones? How can I really invest in items that stand the test of time for my wardrobe? The last question is a particularly pertinent one for now, because one woman’s failsafe blazer is another woman’s never-even-took-the-tag-off wasted purchased. I’m not sure at which point in ...
The Stats Don’t Lie: These 4 Designer Bags Are Always Worth the Investment
The term “investment buy” gets bandied around a lot in fashion speak. Sure, classic camel coats and well-made shoes will see you through many years, but they’re only an investment in terms of how often you’ll wear them. It’s unlikely you’ll make any more reselling a pair of worn-out shoes. This is why you really can put “bag” and “investment” in the same phrase. Some brands (we’re looking at you, Hermès) will even increase in value as they patiently sit in a dust bag at the back of your wardrobe because of the waiting lists for new styles owing to the time and craft needed to bring a single, say, Birkin to life. Other styles just never date—like Chanel’s 2.55. According to top resale site Open for Vintage, more and more high-end designers are lo...
Katie Holmes Loves These £35 Sandals and I Can’t Wait to Wear a Pair
As far as fashionable footwear is concerned, the prominence of Birkenstock Arizona sandals is nothing new. The style has been around for years (since 1973 in fact) and is heralded as one of the comfiest options available. Then, arguably due to the pandemic, it became the world’s second most-wanted item of clothing in 2020, after Off-White’s face mask. According to Lyst, the global fashion search platform, it was the designer collaborations with Valentino, Proenza Schouler, and Rick Owens that helped to boost the brand’s profile but I’d also wager that the time spent inside combined with needing shoes we can go for walks in boosted the shoe’s desirability even futher. Celebrities agree too, including Katie Holmes, Gigi Hadid and Alexa Chung, who ove...
Holly Willoughby Wore a Stunning Halfpenny Bridal Two-Piece For Dancing On Ice Week 2
It’s fitting that after a weekend of snowy whether, Holly Willoughby wore a beautiful winter white outfit for week 2 of ITV’s Dancing On Ice. The stylish presenter’s two-piece bridal set was designed exclusively for the occasion by Halfpenny London, with Petal pearl earrings by Yoko London and shoes by Sophia Webster. Halfpenny London’s founder Kate Halfpenny was overjoyed to see Willoughby modelling her designs for Dancing on Ice and took to Instagram to share insights into what went into the fabulous bespoke bridal creation. “Im over the moon that beautiful Holly Willoughby (@hollywilloughby) is wearing a bespoke Halfpenny London two-piece on #DancingOnIce tonight,” said Halfpenny. “We love Holly’s style and the Halfpenny London mix of cool...
Witches Are in Fashion, According to Dior’s Couture Collection Inspired by Tarot Cards
The mystery and magic of the tarot inspired Dior‘s spring/summer 2021 haute couture collection. Creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri was drawn to tarot cards as a way to access the magic realm, explore the unknown, and reconnect with the soul of the world. The complete collection, titled “Le Château du Tarot” or “The Tarot Castle,” features gowns, pearl jewellery and hair accessories, shoes, and separates inspired by characters of the Visconti-Sforza tarot deck — one of the oldest surviving tarot decks in recorded history, dating back to 15th century Milan, Italy. For spring/summer 2021, Dior continues with its signature grey organza gowns and adds bodices covered in decadent illustrations by artist Pietro Ruffo. On-trend empire-waist silhouettes (similar to ...
Every Item I Love In 2021 Comes In This Jolly Colour
We are only 25 days into 2021, but I can already say with certainty that pink will be the colour of the year. The spring summer 2021 collections were vast and varied, but designers from all cities were united in what they were aiming to achieve with the clothes they created for spring 2021. They wanted to remind us that clothes can be a source of joy, and so there was an overarching feeling of optimism. The easiest way to promote a positive outlook with clothing is via colour, and although there were a rainbow of punchy brights used for SS21, the most popular colour of all was pink. Designers from major houses such as Valentino and buzzy cult brands like Molly Goddard used a pink palette of watermelons, fuchsias and hot pinks. One of the most iconic looks of the season was Valentino’...
