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These Are the Brands I Actually Shop on Net-a-Porter
There is a particular thrill that comes with partaking in the digital equivalent of window shopping or simply browsing through an online array of items you adore but may not realistically be able to afford. I experience this thrill each time I log on to Net-a-Porter and peruse pages of new-in Bottega Veneta bags that retail for a small fortune or inspect in great detail the intricate construction of Gucci’s latest masterpieces. And while Net-a-Porter’s extensive collection may seem as if it’s filled solely with aspirational luxury designer items with price tags in the thousands, the e-commerce platform actually carries several contemporary brands that are far more attainable. From instantly recognizable cult labels like Ganni, Rixo and Stin...
Lily Allen Is the Quintessential ’60s Bride with a Wedding Ring to Match
Congrats to newlyweds Lily Allen and David Harbour who tied the knot in vintage style at a Las Vegas chapel earlier this week. And by the way, did you get a look at that beautiful wedding ring? Allen shared a closeup photo of her wedding manicure on Instagram stories this morning, but we couldn’t look away from her elegant diamond solitaire engagement ring and pavé wedding band, which complements the singer’s vintage aesthetic perfectly. Allen’s engagement ring is a classic solitaire style centering on a round-cut diamond with a four double-claw setting on a narrow diamond pavé band, accompanied by a simple diamond pavé wedding band. The timeless solitaire style continues to be the most sought-after engagement ring design since its creation by Tiffany & Co in 1886. Ex...
The Y2K Aesthetic Is All Over Instagram – Here’s How to Wear It With Confidence
The year was 2000, and much like 2020, the world experienced a glitch in the matrix. Some of us welcomed the new millennium with optimism, others thought it could have been the end of the world, but we all tried calming our fears by diving deeper into technology — sound familiar? It makes a lot of sense why the Y2K fashion trend is having a renaissance, and while we won’t be styling our dresses over jeans anytime soon, we’re loving the pink, sparkly outfits all over our Instagram feeds. If you’re curious about what the Y2K aesthetic is all about and how to style it like a pro, we have all the details ahead. Y2K outfits feature heavily in some of our favourite films, television series, and music videos of the late ’90s and early ’00s. Films like Clueless and Me...
If There’s One Collection We Can’t Wait to Wear for Autumn, It’s This One
The autumn collection shown in New York in February drew inspiration from Manhattan local and ceramicist Francesca DiMattio, whose sculptures were dotted around the catwalk and who designed the statement prints for the collection in collaboration with Burch. The designer says DiMattio’s artwork “imbues the decorative with strength and power,” challenging ideas of femininity by putting a modern twist on traditionally female norms: pastel colours, beading, basket weaving, and florals, to name a few. It’s clear to see the influences in the new Tory Burch collection. Not only in the joyful colours and bricolage of prints and textures reflecting DiMattio’s mixed material techniques but also more subtly in how Burch contrasts the decorative and feminine elements with masculine silhouettes....
Sienna Miller Just Wore This Anti-Skinny Jeans Trend
In the realm of celebrities whose style we adore, Sienna Miller usually sits quite high on the list. Aside from her impeccable red carpet appearances, the actress is often spotted around town in chic casual looks which regularly consist of a refreshing mix of designer and high-street labels. Recently, Miller was spotted in London, sporting a casual look which may have just convinced us that we need to rethink our stance on ‘mom’ jeans. Paired against a patterned-shirt and Gucci sneakers, Miller donned a pair of pleat front high-waisted blue jeans. While this style can at times look dated, Miller’s choice to go for a pair of jeans that feature a baggy silhouette and ankle-grazing length ensured the trousers maintained a contemporary feel...
The Greatest Fashion Week Street Style Looks of All Time
For a long time now, fashion week hasn’t just been about the people wearing the clothes on the catwalk, but it’s been just as much about the people off the runway too. Unless you’ve attended a fashion show, it’s really hard to grasp just how much of a circus whole street style thing is, and while the legendary Suzy Menkes might dislike it, I’ve come to accept that it is part of the fun of fashion week and a joy to see so many people enjoying fashion. Arguably started with the likes of the late great Bill Cunningham and then continued by Scott Schuman’s Sartorialist, Tommy Ton and Phil Oh, it really kicked up a gear over the past 10 years, in part, thanks to Instagram. But that would be putting it too simply. While there are now scores of people posing outside fashi...
This is Officially the Cosiest Coat Trend of 2020
We’ve all been there: It’s 7 a.m. on a Monday morning and the autumnal chill is starting to creep in, which makes leaving your bed that little bit more difficult. All you want to do at this point is roll to your desk (whether it’s at home or in the office) cocooned in your duvet, slipper-clad and clutching a mug of tea. Sadly, this is never really going to be a socially acceptable way to attend a Zoom meeting, but I am happy to tell you that one of this season’s biggest coat trends is not a million miles away from this dream scenario. 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. Earn...
If You Buy a New Coat This Year, Make It One of These Gems
We’ve cut through to the bigggest breakout coat trends as seen on the catwalks and shopped out the styles so that you can nail the look before everyone else. From quilted styles to camel coats, there are so many styles to choose from, and we guarantee you’ll find your new favourite. There’s no rule that one coat style alone provides nowness—the outerwear world is your oyster right now. So go forth and find the style that feels most suited to you, and be the source of many covetous glares. From leopard to faux fur, click through to shop the best coats for winter 2020. 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...
The One Coat Trend Fashion Editors and Stylists Always Return to
Aside from classics such as trenches and pea coats, it’s not often you come across a coat trend that has survived multiple seasons. Teddy coats saw a huge spike in popularity last winter, rising in online searches by 1000% YoY (you couldn’t walk down the street without passing at least three people clad in its fluffy embrace). But surprise, surprise—the fashion world’s favourite cuddly toy trend is still going strong, proving that it is very much a wardrobe staple. 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. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fai...
I Just Found the First Trending Coat of Autumn
Renowned as one of the coolest brands to come out of Copenhagen, Baum und Pferdgarten has made quite the name for itself as a Scandi girl go-to over the years. Epitomized by a playful take on prints and colours, the label repeatedly creates cult favourites that manage to capture the attention of the fashion set. And this season is no different. While autumn has barely just begun already influencers are showcasing their favourite coats, and as Instagram is proving, Baum und Pferdgarten seems to have created one of this season’s must-haves. From Hanna Stefansson to Chrystelle Eriksberger, several influencers have been spotted in the brand’s longline Daphine coat, which features a striking yellow and brown check. Making quite the colourful contrast to th...
25 Fresh Ways to Style Your Puff-Sleeve Dresses, Tops, Jackets, and Coats
Whether you call them puff sleeves, balloon sleeves, bishop sleeves, or leg of mutton sleeves — yeah, that’s actually a thing — a voluminous statement sleeve is the most enduring fashion trend of 2020. Girlish and gentle puff sleeves make us feel safe, sweet, and playful, which is probably why we reach for them all year round. But where did they come from, and how do you style them? More on that ahead. Puff sleeves are a general name for the many variations of voluminous sleeve shapes that have become a fashion favourite since 2018. First coming into style in the Renaissance era, puff sleeves have seen peaks in popularity in the Edwardian age, again in the 1930s, and now in the 2020s. Many of us associate puff sleeves with a childlike gentility and bygone femininity, and oftentimes t...
I’m a Vintage Fanatic—Here Are My 8 Best Finds
It’s no secret that I’m a self-confessed vintage fashion fiend—give me a sunny Saturday afternoon, a takeaway coffee and a high street dotted with charity shops and I’ll happily wile away the hours rummaging through those densely-packed rails. It’s all about the thrill of the chase: the unique buzz that comes from spotting something special which is laden with its own unique history. If I’m honest, when I first started out second-hand hunting as a teenager my main motivations were budget and creativity. It’s only been in the last few years that I’ve come to appreciate the environmental benefits of buying vintage (not that I needed more reasons to hit my favourite London vintage h...
