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The Designer Bags That We Really Love In 2020
At the beginning of the year, we already knew which designer bags were going to dominate in 2020. How did we predict correctly? Well, it’s a lot more than just guesswork. We spend time speaking to brands and buyers and looking at what’s trending in the fashion industry to see which bags are going to come out on top during the year. Of course, cult buys and new brands can emerge at any moment, surprising even the most seasoned of fashion buyers and editors, but there are certain new styles that I guarantee we’ll be talking about as hero buys this December. That said, we didn’t know the pandemic was coming and the financial implications of that on the fashion industry and personal budgets. However, despite this, global fashion search platform Lyst reve...
Millie Bobby Brown Is Ready to Call the Shots
This month, Brown is teaming with Netflix to bring audiences Enola Holmes, a project that sees her both in front of the camera in the titular role and behind the scenes serving as one of the film’s producers, a career first for the star. “I wanted to be a part of the casting process, I wanted to be a part of the writing process, and I definitely wanted to be a part of the layout of the whole production,” she says of some of the new responsibilities she took on. You could say Enola Holmes is Brown’s baby, in a way. She was struck by the character, the precocious younger sister of the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, when reading the Nancy Springer book series at the age of 13. “When I was younger and lived in London, I felt as though I could never connect with a lead British female. Whe...
7 Wedding Guest Trends I Can’t Wait to Try in 2021
In March, weddings were put on hold for several months. And while we can now attend nuptials for no more than 30 people, if you had an extensive array of RSVPs for 2020, then you’ll know that many couples postponed their big day until next year. This means that while you didn’t get to celebrate this year, you can start planning your wedding guest dress for the following. At Who What Wear, we lovedresses (you might have noticed), so it gives me great pleasure to look through all the biggest dress trends of this year and the coming season to pick out the more suitable pieces for a wedding. Keep scrolling for our guide to the best wedding guest dress trends for 2020 and beyond. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined w...
20 Arket Buys That I’m Adding to My Basket This Autumn
If there’s one thing I know from surveying the high street over the past few years, it’s that Arket knows its way around an autumn/winter wardrobe. From its inception in 2017 right up to the present day, the brand has delivered timeless, well-made staples that slip seamlessly into the contemporary fashion-lovers’ capsule. It’s a testament to their style consistency that designs haven’t changed much over the years—the first jumper I ever bought from there is still stocked in in-store today and remains a steadfast favourite of mine. Autumn 2020 is just around the corner, and Arket has, of course, scored another touchdown with its latest drop. All the gang are here: Immaculately tailored trousers, crew neck knits, luxe layers and st...
Jumpers Are My Thing—These Are the Ones I’d Recommend Buying
As we’re spending more time indoors and at home this year, many of us are prioritising comfort and ease when getting dressed, and so knitwear in 2020 expands far beyond simple jumpers with everything from trousers to dresses to bras having a wooly makeover. I’m certainly tempted by a lot of these elevated knitwear options, but I spend most of autumn and winter in a uniform wearing a jumper or cardigan with jeans and a blazer, and this year will be no exception. I always like to treat myself to a new knit every autumn, and so I’ve scrolled through dozens of new-in sections to find the jumpers and cardis that I think are worth buying. On the high street, Arket, Marks and Spencer and & Other Stories are my all-time favourite brands for jumpe...
If You’re On the Hunt for New Knitwear—Start With These H&M Knits
I think I speak for everyone when I say I’m relieved that we’re a third through this year—2020 can do one, as far as I’m concerned. As if hearing our collective exhaustion at the year that keeps on taking, the weather has shifted to be enjoyably cold (by that I mean crisp, bright sunshine with the occasional freezing wind). This means one thing: it’s knitwear season. While the summer was for loose cotton dresses, shorts and padded shoulder vests, now it’s all about investing in the knitwear we’ll be wearing well into 2021. Personally, I’ll be stocking up on those jumpers and cardigans I’ll wear for many years to come—think cream cable knits, grey cashmere and striped nautical-style pullovers. You Deserve to Make Money Eve...
I Tried Over 50 Concealers—These Are the Ones I’d Recommend
Whether it’s a DM, email or the topic of conversation in one of my group chats, I’ve lost count of the times that I’ve been asked what my favourite concealer is. I can list my top foundations, eyebrow products and lipsticks, but my mind always goes blank when it comes to concealers. To be completely honest, I have a major issue with the name. Concealing always suggests that there’s an issue. A problem that needs fixing. Something to be ashamed of. So, I’m not really here for it. But, I’m also aware that because I see concealers as an optional extra and not as a necessity, I have the privilege of being able to say that. I had acne on my forehead when I was a teenager but these were the pre-makeup days, so I wasn’t aware that I could ...
39 of the Coolest French Fashion Brands Everyone Should Know
So to indulge your love for all things Français, we’ve brought together 39 of the most important French brands, some you’ll recognise and some you won’t. But what’s key to note is that not only have we assembled the coolest of the cool, but we’re also giving you pointers on exactly what you should look out for when shopping any of these labels. For example, Jacquemus is our trusted go-to for bags, tops and shoes, but today we’ve chosen one of the brand’s bodycon dresses. As we love all the following brands, you can expect to see the pieces we want to shop right now. Keep scrolling to see and shop from the 39 best French fashion brands in existence. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating ...
Rosie HW’s Makeup Artist Shares a 5-Step Look That’s Zoom Meeting–Approved
Wolff explains that since she started the tutorial with her foundation already applied, the first step is reaching for a creamy eye shadow stick (or even a kohl pencil—whatever you have on hand) that promises long, budge-proof wear. (Because no one wants migrating eye makeup mid-meeting, right?) After applying your favourite foundation as you normally would, Wolff says to take your shadow stick (she likes the Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Heather Steel—a deep grey-purple), and “sketch” it all along the outer part of the eye and into the lash line. Then, blend it out with a brush like Fenty Beauty’s Precision Blending Eyeshadow Brush 230 (£20). “Blend using soft, small strokes to achieve that subtle smokiness in the outer corners of the eyes,”...
This Under-the-Radar Serum Is Basically Healthy, Glowing Skin in a Bottle
Unlike so many other CBD skincare products of its kind, this stuff doesn’t have an oily texture, meaning it sinks in without a trace of greasiness (in fact, it contains salicylic acid to help bust breakouts so is great for those with oilier skin). Much like all great do-it-all serums, it’s jam-packed with hyaluronic acid for amped-up hydration and plumping effects. However, when it comes the CBD itself, this stuff is wildly different from so many others. Using CBD crystals instead of oils, this serum is without a doubt one of the most skin-soothing we have ever tried. It takes down any hint of redness and irritation almost instantly, leaving skin looking calmed and healthy, without a greasy sheen. However, if you ask us, the real not-so-secret ingredient here is Aurelia’s universally-...
13 Ways to Make Your Leggings Fancer
Leggings seem to yo-yo in and out of favour within fashion circles, but in 2020, the chicest of dressers are revisiting black leggings. Tight-fitting trousers are rapidly regaining popularity, as many influencers and buyers are wearing skinny jeans and slim-fitting leggings—and not just with slippers for waist-up outfits for Zoom calls. The key to making them feel 2020 is to play with proportions, however, and contrast the tightness of the legs with oversize knitwear, huge boots and smart pieces you wouldn’t typically expect to wear with leggings. Think of black leggings as your base layer. Then, add on either a pair of chunky tread-sole or hiking boots or elegant knee-high leather boots, and pile on the expensive-looking knitwear, from zip-front jumpers to camel crew-neck...
I Taught Myself How to Sew, and It’s Totally Changed the Way I See Clothes
“More than five years ago, the home sewing market was still quite traditional, with only a handful of designers producing patterns, but since then we have seen the revival of different crafts, with sewing attracting many new followers,” says Rachel Walker, director of contemporary sewing website The Fold Line. “The sewing industry has responded to this surge in interest with an ever-growing number of new pattern designers and fabric ranges, also shows such as The Great British Sewing Bee have encouraged many more people to try sewing for the first time, particularly during lockdown.” In the midst of lockdown malaise, making my own clothes has brought me the same sense of daily achievement that it did all those years ago, a craving that can’t quite be sated by another Zoom fitness class or ...
