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Your Guide to the Key Trends for Summer 2020
Behind this desire for more classic, timeless pieces was a topic that’s high on the agenda of every fashion office in the world: sustainability. From Extinction Rebellion stationed outside of Victoria Beckham’s show to carbon-neutral fashion shows, the fashion industry’s impact on the planet was something that couldn’t be ignored during fashion month. There’s no doubt sustainability will have a significant impact on how trends are shaped over the next decade. Heather Gramston, BrownsFashion’s Buying Manager, said what is particularly notable for 2020 is how new talent is responding to these challenges, finding new ways to produce and create clothes: “I think the innovation coming out of the new wave of talent look to creating sustain...
This Nightie Is the Perfect Throw-On Dress for Afternoons In the Park
Despite our increased amount of time spent indoors, our appetite for pretty dresses certainly hasn’t settled down. Many are now retiring their loungewear and leggings in favour for throw-on dresses, as they are the easiest way to get dressed but still feel relaxed at home. Enter the brand of choice, Sleeper. This brand was founded as a pyjama label, and so naturally, it creates the comfiest nightie-style dresses around. Sleeper’s most popular dresses have puffy short sleeves and loos like something straight out of a Victorian nursery tale. The brand has updated the traditional white nightdress with bold colours and pretty prints, such as florals and pretty polka dots. We’re especially taken aback by the dusty-pink version. The Instagram crowd proves t...
The Most “Fashion” Shoes, Dress and Top of Summer 2020
When writing our spring/summer 2020 trend report, we never could have anticipated the way life as we know it would change. While many of the buyers’ predictions about holiday clothes and wedding guest outfits are now irrelevant in the current climate, there are several items that are proving to be just as popular, despite not being able to be worn outside. “The large majority of the runway collections have been incredibly wearable, the brands have showcased the ultimate wardrobing heroes in a new and interesting way: the suit, the Bermuda short, the white shirt, the tank top,” said Elizabeth von der Goltz, global buying director at Net-a-Porter, back in December. There has been a shift toward simplicity rather than anything too attention-se...
5 of the Easiest Ways to Clean Out Your Wardrobe
My mum, Nancy, recently messaged me that it was time for her to clean out her wardrobe. While she has a range of timeless pieces that will remain staples, she knew there were a few—as she said—”meh items” that needed to go. While she has a strong sartorial eye, she wanted a check on whether or not the items she wasn’t wearing as much should be donated (when she’s able to do that) or saved. Given that we’re not near each other right now, I had her text me the pieces she wasn’t feeling for her own personal style. I then responded with either “purge” or “put back.” While she didn’t necessarily need to replace the “no” items with another forward item, she was interested in hearing my thoughts on trends to c...
Pandora Promises Sustainable Jewellery Sourcing by Using Only Recycled Silver and Gold
Pandora is pledging that all of its metals will be sustainably sourced by 2025. The iconic jewellery brand plans to make a full shift from 71 percent to 100 percent recycled silver and gold within the next five years, in an effort to reduce its CO2 output and become more aligned with the needs of our planet. “Sustainability and quality have always been core values for Pandora, and since we know that our customers care about where and how our products are made, we have been using recycled metals in our designs for years,” says Stephen Fairchild, Pandora’s chief creative officer in a statement for POPSUGAR. “We design our jewellery to last knowing that our fans keep their Pandora jewellery for a long time. Gold and silver never lose their quality, so by using only rec...
5 It Pieces From the Early 2000s That We’re All Still Wearing
I think everyone must have been freezing during the early ’00s, as there was an overwhelmingly popular trend for wearing the shortest of crop tops with the lowest riding jeans. While I can definitely see the appeal in this outfit at the time, looking back, there’s no denying that it looks pretty dated. Thankfully, that trend is not one we’re still wearing today. But I can’t say the same for a few other It pieces that were total winners during the time. In 2020, there have been quite a few trends we all loved back then that have found their way into our wardrobes. From halter-necks to clutch bags to combat trousers, I’ve detailed five of the biggest trends we loved during the early ’00s and how we’re wearing them now. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So ...
These 5 Colours Are the Key to an Expensive-Looking Summer Wardrobe
Right now, London S/S 20 fashion week—which took place last September—probably feels like a distant memory. It was back before the term social distancing was used in our daily vernacular and the need to strategically plan a once-a-day walk was an absolute necessity. When the thought of crowded rooms filled with editors and influencers seemed completely normal, and hugs and handshakes were just regular friendly greetings. However, despite the fact those runways feel a world away, many of their lessons are more relevant today than ever. From colour predictions to clothing trends, September’s collections acted as a crystal ball, enabling us to understand what would be most in-demand over the next few months. In terms of colour, the runways were filled with a mixture...
This Over-40 French Woman Is My New Style Inspiration
If I had to choose two items to wear for the rest of my life, I’d most likely pick a pair of jeans and Converse. The thing is, how many ways can you make denim and a pair of sneakers look fresh? While I could come up with more than a few ideas, I like to look to the experts for interesting ensembles. Enter: Valerie Tribes, a French journalist I follow on Instagram, and whose love of Converse and jeans is just one reason to start saving her outfit ideas. Other looks she’s particularly good at wearing include the classic denim shirt, trench coats and classic Chanel slingbacks. The beauty in her style is that it’s just so French. It’s not overdone, it’s not overly fussy—it’s simple but chic. Ready to see some of her best looks? Keep scrolling, and then shop her key pieces. You Deserve to Make...
I’m a Beauty Editor, and Here are the Summer Skincare Swaps I’m Making Right Now
I am, for lack of a better phrase, a total sun worshipper. It’s not that I’m addicted to tanning or anything (trust me, sun-induced premature ageing means I am slathered in factor 50 all summer long), it’s just that I really love the heat. As someone that lives in London where we spend the majority of the year wrapped up in waterproof jackets, fighting broken brollies and wearing down the soles of heavy duty boots, the laid-back, carefree nature of summer gets me excited. And I think it might have finally arrived. With the mercury finally hitting 20+, I have flung open the windows, pulled out the fan, packed away my knits and pulled out my dresses and shorts. However, my wardrobe is not the only area where I have been making substitutes. As the heat from the sun gets m...
11 Black British Fashion Brands That Mix Innovative Design With Expert Tailoring
London is one of the world’s creative superpowers, all thanks to the city’s incredibly rich cultural and ethnic diversity. And while London is home to exceptional fashion designers hailing from every inch of the globe, our Black and brown creatives are a major reason British style continues to be relevant, influential, and innovative. You’d be surprised to know how many Black and brown Brits are behind the popularity of major brands like A-Cold-Wall* and Trapstar. Or perhaps you’re familiar with the young millennial designer Grace Wales Bonner, whose eponymous label Wales Bonner was worn by Meghan Markle while showing the world a first glimpse of her and Prince Harry’s son, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. Currently, London’s young Black designers — like Mowa...
Don’t Kill Your Feet: A Podiatrist Ranks Your At-Home Shoes From Best to Worst
Your shoe choice more or less determines how comfortable you’ll remain throughout the day. Regardless of how cosy your clothing selection is, if your pair of flats or sandals pinch ever so slightly, your comfort level will swiftly start to decline. In an effort to avoid such discomfort, we often tap podiatrists to shed insight on those current footwear silhouettes that won’t cause as much pain. Today, given that many are spending more time at home, we wanted to zero in on the best (and worst) shoes to wear around the house. We turned to Benjamin Tehrani, DPM, of Kings Point Foot & Ankle in Los Angeles for expert tips on the common styles that are okay and those that could cause some harm to your overall foot health. In addition, given that many of us do spend a lot of time walking bare...
20 Chic Interior Buys From John Lewis If You’re Over Looking at Loungewear
It seems as though this period of social distancing has coaxed out our inner interior designers, and while Instagram is always chock-a-block with snapshots of tasteful picture walls and carefully manicured yuccas, the last two months have taken things to another level. In our day-to-day lives, our wardrobes are usually a canvas on which to project our creativity, but now that we’re limited in our social interactions, our homes have presented the ideal alternative. 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...
