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The Throw-On Frocks Making Heatwave Dressing So Much Easier
We’re likely all asking ourselves the same question at the moment: What can I wear that is as comfy as sweats but looks like I’ve put a lot more effort in? When we reached out to our readers recently to ask what you wanted to see from us here at Who What Wear, more than anything, we heard requests for chic, heatwave-proof working-from-home looks for those whose routines have changed. We’ve enjoyed the novelty of the loungewear phase and already worked out what tops look great with leggings for our Zoom calls, but what we’re really craving now, especially with the mercury rising, is pretty dresses. Something we’ve always championed is how easy dresses are to throw on in the morning. Just like a matching two-piece or a jumpsuit, a dress is a full outfit in itself, so it takes away any...
The £18 Product That Jourdan Dunn Uses for Supermodel Skin
I’m not usually one for purporting claims that certain products can give you supermodel skin. In fact, with a long history of acne, I actively rally against the marketing spiel that brands offer up in their quest to sell “perfect skin” to the masses. However, when I heard about a product that an actual supermodel swears by for her genuinely glowing skin, I immediately perked up. Plus, it’s got the A-list seal of approval. A quick poll of the Who What Wear editors showed that this cult product has widespread appeal. The supermodel in question is the gorgeous Jourdan Dunn, who—let’s face it—is glowy-skin goals. And the product that she’s been raving about? Pixi Glow Tonic—a glycolic acid with cult status in the beauty industry. In an interview with Into t...
6 Autumn Basics I’m Buying Regardless of This Year’s Trends
At the start of every new season, there are always certain non-negotiable basics I know I’ll be buying and/or wearing in the coming months, regardless of what the trends are. In winter, the list includes a warm coat and lug-soled boots. Spring might involve some new dresses and sandals, summer always requires a trove of white tops and basic swimsuits, and fall, of course, comes with its own set of essentials—all of which you’re about to read about below. While our A/W 2020 trend research is still in the works, from outerwear to accessories, the “basics” portion of my autumn shopping list has been set for quite some time now. To see my must-haves in action thanks to the help of some of our favourite fashion people on Instagram and, of course, shop my picks for each category along the way, j...
This Best-Selling Mascara Will Change Your Lash Game For Good
There’s nothing about mascara that excites me. Apart from using it on my lower lashes, I gave it up quite a long time ago and swapped over to false lashes. So, when everyone on my social feeds were talking about the Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara, it fell into the camp of yet another new mascara launch. But, this one isn’t all hype and no substance. It only took two hours of launching for it to become Space NK’s best-selling product. For a mascara to sell at a rate of 1.6 per minute, I needed to get in on the action. As it tubes and coats each individual lash, the lengthening properties are incredible. With mascaras that work so hard to lift and define lashes, the downside is that it usually smudges or wears off during the day because of the formula. You ...
Halle Berry Just Recreated Her Iconic Orange Bikini Look 18 Years Later
Even though it was 18 years ago, it’s hard to forget Halle Berry’s turn as Bond girl Jinx in 2002’s Die Another Day (which happens to be the same year she won her Oscar for Monster’s Ball). And one of the most unforgettable scenes was the one in the orange bikini. You know the one—Berry walked down the beach in a string bikini and holster and everyone lost their minds. If “breaking the internet” was a thing back then, she would’ve. So why are we bringing this up nearly two decades later? Well, Berry just graced our Instagram feeds with a very similar photo of her walking down the beach in a very similar belted orange bikini. And just like that, we want an orange bikini of our own. If that’s the case for you too, keep scrolling to shop our fa...
The Untold Fashion Story of Elizabeth Hurley’s Versace Safety Pin Dress
It was the year 1994 when of-the-moment English heartthrob Hugh Grant would be upstaged at his own film premiere for Four Weddings and a Funeral – not by his sultry date, Elizabeth Hurley, but by the black Versace safety pin dress that would make her an overnight star. While many of us might be familiar with one of Versace’s most iconic creations, you’d be delighted to discover the lesser-known details that made that dress one of the most iconic pop culture moments of the ’90s. Elizabeth “Liz” Hurley was an unknown actor when she arrived on the film’s red carpet with up-and-coming actor and then-boyfriend Hugh Grant. Instead of being just another pretty face at a premiere, her black Versace dress held together by gold safety pins became the talking...
Ganni and Levi’s Rental-Only Denim Capsule Collection Is a Milestone For Sustainable Fashion
Ganni and Levi’s are collaborating on a “Love Letter” to fashion rental and sustainability. The popular Danish fashion brand and iconic American jeans company are launching a denim capsule collection that will be exclusively available through Ganni’s fashion rental platform – including three staple pieces made form upcycled and repurposed Levi’s 501 jeans and designed with the playful and offbeat Ganni aesthetic. “The beauty of good denim is it just gets better over time,” says Ditte Reffstrup, creative director of Ganni, in a press statement. “This partnership is all about sharing that love for great denim and passing it on. We handpicked each pair of vintage 501s with Levi’s for the project to upcycle and give them new life. It&...
I Live In Paris—and These Are the 4 Swimwear Trends I Always See In the Riviera
Holidays (or shall I say les vacances), despite the relaxed connotations surrounding the concept is a serious subject in France and no one does holidaying quite like the Parisians. Living in a country with one of the most amount of paid holiday days in the world, the Parisians really know how to take advantage of it. I have never lived in a city before where it feels like almost the entire population migrates south for the month of August. And yet this is not to say that they don’t work hard the rest of the year, they just make the most of their time off and really know how to holiday. Even in this COVID-19 era it’s been a hot topic of conversation. And with the Mediterranean on their doorstep, they are perfectly placed to fully profiter (enjoy) their time off – with multiple options...
4 Colour Combinations That’ll Instantly Update Your Summer Outfits
A winning colour combination can often be the difference between a run-of-the-mill outfit and a seriously stand-out ensemble. Every year we see different pairings come to the fore—shades that have a mysterious ability to make our styling look somehow more ‘current’. Luckily, colour trends are so much easier to recreate with items we already have in our wardrobes, so your bank balance can breathe a sigh of relief—it’s just a case of being a bit savvy with the pieces in your personal fashion archive. For summer 2020, we have slowly moved away from last year’s penchant for beige-on-beige-on-beige (well, mostly), and we’re seeing pastel hues creep in, typically paired with more neutral offerings: we’re talking pale yellow with grey, and powder blue with bla...
24 Gorgeous Examples of Brunette Highlights to Take to the Salon
When it comes to hair highlights, much of the conversation centres around blonde tones, but we’re of the opinion that the effects of highlights look just as impressive on brunette tresses. Yes, they’re often more subtle, but at a time where the beauty world is shifting its focus to more natural and timeless looks – think no-makeup makeup – hair trends are following suit. With the power to make your hair look even more multi-dimensional and glossy, brunette highlights are in high-demand right now, especially as salons begin to resume their full services. And when you take a look at the gorgeous examples we’ve collated below, it’s not hard to see why. We went through Instagram with a fine-tooth comb, searching for the celebrities and influencers who showcase brunette...
I’ve Found the Perfect White T-Shirt and It’s From the High Street
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt from working in fashion over the last 7 years, it’s that a good body of basics is everything when it comes to building a successful wardrobe. Finding said basics is, however, easier said than done, and for many fashion editors when they unearth their holy grail of jeans/sneakers/white T-shirt, it remains a steadfast staple for many years to come. I can’t say that I’ve managed to meet my sartorial life partners in many areas of my wardrobe quite yet, but the white T-shirt is one category that I have conquered. It might come as a surprise to some to know that my perfect white T-shirt comes from none other than high street fave Arket. But, then again, since its inception it is a brand that has aced it in the high-quality basics st...
Shark Biter?: Walter Van Beirendonck Calls Virgil Abloh A “Copycat” After Louis Vuitton Show
Source: WENN.com / WENN Virgil Abloh is once again getting accused of swagger jacking vibes from other labels. This time the accuser is not only coming with receipts but with a timeline. Last week the Illinois native debuted the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2021 collection in Shanghai, China. While it was well received by fashion insiders for the broad-ranging approach to tailoring some of his peers felt in a serious ways about the show. As spotted on High Snobiety one in particular is Belgian designer and member of the Antwerp Six, Walter Van Beirendonck. In an interview with Belgian publication Knack Weekend he detailed the obvious thievery. View this post on Instagram A post shared by D. (@kimchee.tarta.re) on Aug 8, 2020 at 4:01pm PDT Even though he admits that it is a common pra...
