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You’d Never Guess This Autumn Accessories Collection Had a High-Street Price Tag
Here at Who What Wear, we like to think of it as our responsibility to report on must-have pieces and names to know, and we’ve recently found ourselves writing article after article on the sell-out sway of some of Charles & Keith’s cult styles. The last few seasons have seen the brand toted at global fashion weeks—the ultimate seal of approval, especially given the ubiquity of designer styles in such an environment. We have high hopes, then, for the new autumn collection which has just dropped. From modern ballerina flats and chic transitional loafers to trend-ticking strappy sandals we’d happily risk frostbite for, this release appears to be no different from its über-successful predecessors. Keep scrolling to shop… You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are loo...
8 Brands That Are Helping Us Rethink The Concept of Secondhand
In 2012, when I studied abroad at the University of Texas at Austin, I became somewhat obsessed with shopping secondhand. During the time that I probably should have spent in the library, my friends and I would trawl through the city’s unique thrift stores, tracking down and trying on the best items we could find. Whether it was a 1980s-style Christian Dior purple power suit complete with covered buttons and padded shoulders, or simply a floral cotton dress that looked like it belonged on the set of Dawson’s Creek, we were always elated with our diamond in the rough finds. While I am embarrassed to admit it, at the time my secondhand shopping habit had very little to do with sustainability or the environment and much more to do with budget and perc...
Every Single One of My Friends Is Obsessed With These Dresses
“We don’t design for one specific type of woman. No matter your age, shape or size, we want our pieces to feel flattering,” McCloskey tells me. “No matter how nice a print or design is, the cut has to be perfect to allow for comfortable and confident wear. In terms of cut, most of our dress styles are bias-cut, which is really flattering, as it moulds to the wearer’s body. Creating bias-cut pieces is more expensive, but we’d rather sacrifice the expense to ensure our customers feel great and are getting true value. We tweak every single piece in our collections—even our classic shapes—to continuously improve them and ensure all the details are absolutely perfected.” The prints and silhouettes will be reinvented each season, but there are always con...
These Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Face Wipes Are the Ultimate Cleansing Upgrade
In a late-night banter session with one of my best friends, he dramatically responded to my witty text by saying that I’d, “scolded, yelled at, and berated,” him. Well, that’s pretty much how we’ve been made to feel about using face wipes, right? Of course, it’s for good reason, as it’s pretty clear that face wipes are awful for the environment. After all, 9.3 million wet wipes are flushed down the toilet every day. They’re harsh on the skin, too. They’re ineffective at cleansing properly, and the ingredients list isn’t doing us any favours either. So what are we actually supposed to use instead? That’s where reusable makeup remover pads and cloths come in handy. A double cleanse, where you use a heavier balm or m...
Small But Mighty: 45 Pieces From the Coolest Independent Brands
Sadly, some of these labels are being hit by the current crisis, and as a publication, we’re doing our very best to support the talent we love in any way possible. That’s why we’ve dedicated our end-of-month shopping gallery to these independent brands. Honestly, we were spoilt for choice, and we wish we could include every brand we came across online (although that would turn into a long article), but we managed to whittle it down to 45 new season-ready pieces. Of course, we understand that many of you are tightening the purse strings right now, but we would love for you to show your support by giving your favourite independent brand some airtime on social media, posting a nice comment on its feed or e...
The Shapewear Brand Fashion Editors Actually Want to Wear
Shapewear is typically a very specific type of lingerie—it smooths out lines and can make you feel more confident about wearing a figure-hugging dress, but it’s not usually the sort of thing you’d want to wear by itself (although the Kardashians have made that much more common). So when Heist, those clever people behind the comfiest tights ever (they’re seriously good—you really should get a pair) launched black, beige and brown Outer Body bodysuits, the brand found its customers started to wear it not just as shapewear but also as part of their usual wardrobes. Much like the brand’s approach to tights, these bodysuits were originally created to change our perception of shapewear. It wasn’t just about being functional; it was about it being beautiful—something we can more than get on ...
The H&M Studio Collection Is About to Drop—And It’s the Best One Yet
H&M never holds back when it comes to its Studio Collection—and what a collection it is this season. While we probably all feel a little gloomy right now, this season’s H&M Studio is just the nostalgia fest we need. Heavily influenced by the ’70s, and most notably David Bowie‘s style, this is a collection that’s ideal for party season—in whatever form that might take this year. It consists of classic suiting but in bold colours, such as an emerald green and a cyan blue. The over-the-top flounced organza blouses in a ‘David Bowie’ blue, pink, and black are set to be sure-fire crowd pleasers. And then there are the (even) more overt party pieces such as a glittery maroon shirt and trousers combo and a blue sequin gown that has emphasised ...
Pose’s Prolific Costume Designer Details How We Reveal Our Authenticity Through Clothes
Analucia McGorty is the costume designer for one of television’s most captivating shows, Pose. The multi-award-winning musical series follows the evolution of New York City’s LGBTQ+ ball culture in the ’80s and ’90s and a few gifted characters at the centre of the scene. McGorty’s prolific designs for Pose‘s third season recently earned her a 2020 Emmy nomination for outstanding period costume — and she spoke with POPSUGAR about how ball culture is transforming the fashion industry. “I’ve been in costumes for about 15 years, and I’ve really worked every step up,” says McGorty. “I worked first as a costume PA, which I think is so important for everybody to start with. I eventually got into the Costumers Union and then the Cos...
10 Common Hair Mistakes, According to a Curly Haired Celeb Stylist
With noteworthy clients like the Fanning sisters and other members of the Hollywood A-list (in addition to her very loyal non-famous clients), Alcorn is one of the best hair experts in the industry, and thanks in part to her own gorgeous strands, she has special expertise in the realm of caring for and styling naturally curly hair. Since curly hair can be challenging to care for (largely because texture and curl pattern are highly individual and can seem to have a mind of their own), I knew I needed to feature Alcorn and all of her best hair tips ASAP. Here, she’s sharing 10 of the most common curly hair mistakes and what you should be doing instead to maximise your hair’s ultimate curl potential. Keep scrolling. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are ...
Cottagecore Is 2020’s Prettiest Beauty Trend—Here Are 7 Chic Ways to Do It
It’s safe to say that we’ve all found ourselves daydreaming of trips to the countryside from wherever we’re working right now, but did you know our desire to escape to more tranquil pastures has become a trend in its own right? Cue cottagecore. Born on TikTok, cottagecore is, essentially, a romanticised idea of living in the countryside and all the aesthetics that go with it. Think donning cable-knit sweaters and wearing prints like floral and gingham, all the while partaking in traditional and entirely wholesome pastimes, such as needlework, baking, and picnic-curating. Cottagecore has certainly been evident as far as our wardrobes are concerned. After all, prairie-inspired dresses, full skirts, chunky knitwear, and milkmaid tops have dominated our rails for t...
13 Amazing Autumn Outfits We Want to Copy
Autumn outfits can require quite a bit of planning. Coat or no coat? How many layers are too many layers? The below outfit ideas will see you through cooler days over the next few months. As stock is switching over from linen dresses and sandals to knitwear and trench coats this is the perfect moment to take a pause and really think about what is missing from your autumn wardrobe before you start adding to it. The below outfits include several classics that you’d typically expect from an autumn capsule, including trench coats, leather jackets and jeans, alongside some new additions which feel really relevant this autumn. Think Mary Janes worn with ankle socks, ’70s-style fringed suede jackets and pleated skirts that look amazing when worn with blazers. Keep scrolling to se...
5 French Outfits I’ve Already Got in My Wardrobe
I make no excuses for loving French dressing. Although it’s not the cornerstone of my personal style (I definitely define myself as more British), I do love gleaning tips from les françaises I follow on Instagram. While they all have their own way of interpreting French style, it’s clear to me that they all have one thing in common: French women keep it simple. I can sometimes overcomplicate and overthink an outfit, so instead, I turned to these stylish women for some fashion tips and found five classic French outfits that I will wear all the time. Crucially, I wanted to prove that I could do these looks without having to buy anything new and, much to my smugness, I managed to achieve it. There’s a knitted dress as seen on Ellie Delphine of ...
