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Tessa Thompson in Black and White
The film takes an almost modern approach, causing the audience, at first glance, to question whether the characters could “pass” by any sense of the definition. “They look at Ruth and I and thought, ‘Well, those are two Black women, like passing for what?’ And I think that was really intentional for Rebecca. She wanted the audience to come in always knowing and assuming that you’re seeing two Black women, particularly for Ruth, that you’re never suspending your disbelief,” Thompson ruminates. While colourism is a familiar burden through BIPOC communities, outside of Black circles, “passing” in a new concept. Thompson even laughs while remembering that some people thought “passing” meant the actress had passed away when the posters for the film first came out. The curtain was pulled back on...
Best of 2021: The Red Carpet Fashion Trends that Defined Celebrity Style
The red carpet officially reopened for 2021, and the best-dressed stars of the year made it worth the wait. Of the most memorable moments, our favourite celebrity fashion trends were surreal gold hardware, colourful ostrich feathers, leather opera gloves, celestial caped sleeves, and extreme cut-outs — and we know the best way to style them. The appeal of surreal gold hardware started at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival with Bella Hadid’s breathtaking branched lungs gown. The black dress, designed by Daniel Roseberry for surrealist atelier Schiaparelli, featured a fitted, long-sleeve silhouette with subtle leg of mutton sleeves and a completely exposed, open-bust. Hadid’s bust was covered by a necklace with a massive pair of branched lungs for the pendant. Zendaya also wowed us at...
How to Spot a Fashion Classic, From a Net-a-Porter Buyer
If you’re an avid fashion fan, you might recognise Page from the street style roundups of London, Milan, Paris and New York—usually snapped with a fellow NET-A-PORTER buyer, phone in hand, en route to her next show. When it comes to talking about fashion classics, you won’t find a greater authority than Page, who has honed her personal style down to a well-curated edit of pieces from cult brands such as Totême, Saint Laurent and The Row. After all, when you spend your time shaping the stock of a luxury e-commerce giant, you probably get a pretty good sense of what is, and what is not, worth our time and attention. But as we all know, deciding what fashion items to inve...
Jennifer Aniston and J.Lo Both Wore the Denim Trend I’m Replacing Skinnies With
I wouldn’t say that Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Lopez have similar personal styles. The latter’s tends to be much more bold and experimental. But here they are wearing identical outfit formulas in the same week in the same city. Who would have thought? They were both photographed in Los Angeles wearing black turtleneck sweaters, flared jeans and top-handle bags. Are you taking notes yet? Flared jeans happen to be one of my favourite denim trends right now—one that I’m willing to swap out my beloved skinny jeans for. In my opinion, they’re so much dressier than skinnies and help you look instantly polished. Scroll down to see how both well-dressed women style the same outfit combo and to shop similar pieces for yourself. You Dese...
From Dinner to Disco: 20 High-Street Party Buys We’re Bookmarking
Everyone has a different idea of what the perfect party outfit looks like. After a year of lockdown, many of us fashion magpies will be inexorably drawn towards anything sparkly while others may wish to lean into their newfound love of low-key celebrations. Whatever your chosen approach, making a decision about your outfit remains a tricky one. Well, that’s where we come in. This time of year, we like to head to big high-street stores like John Lewis, as they always have the widest selection of brands and styles. And naturally, this season is no different. 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...
Jennifer Lawrence Adorns Her Baby Bump in an Ethereal Caped Gown by Dior
Jennifer Lawrence attended the world premiere for the anticipated disaster comedy movie Don’t Look Up at New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center On Sunday, 5 Dec. While her A-list costars (Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi, Jonah Hill, and Timothée Chalamet) definitely demanded attention, it was Lawrence’s light gold Dior gown that was the most memorable look of the evening. Lawrence wore a sparkling champagne-coloured gown designed by creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri. It featured embroidered silk with pleated cape sleeves and was selected from the brand’s spring/summer 2022 collection. The Dior gown was made even more stunning by Lawrence’s baby bump, which elevated the look with a goddess-like energy. Lawrence completed her ethereal outfit with ...
It’s The Year of the Clutch—These Are the Best Ones You Can Buy
As an inspiring fashion writer in my teens, I remember thinking of women holding clutch bags as the pinnacle of chicness. Tucked under one’s arm, maybe with a coat hanging off one’s shoulders, probably holding a glass of prosecco. To me, there was nothing cooler. I pictured myself embodying the likes of Carrie Bradshaw when I would tuck one under my arm for a school party. Now, here I am a decade later and they’ve come back, and I’m going to make the most of it. It’s not just The Pouch (with its investment-level price point) that we’re loving when it comes to clutch bags, either. There are so many to love—from quilted versions through to second-hand treasures. Keep scrolling to discover how the fashion set have been styling their clutch ba...
Trust Us, You’re Going to Want to Show Your Salon These 18 Winter Nail Designs
Nothing gets us excited for party season quite like scrolling Instagram and saving all of the prettiest nail inspiration down. In fact, by the time our first nail appointment of the season come around, we find it hard to choose just one to go for. And while one or two nail appointments would usually suffice to see us through Christmas party season, this year, we’re tempted to go all out. You see, after being denied the opportunity of popping down to see our favourite nail technicians for our pre-winter manicures last year, this December we’re vowing to make up for lost time. We are sticking to our guns and reminding ourselves that we should never, ever take nail appointments for granted. So, this winter, we’re treating our nails to the very best polishes and nail ...
I’m Already All Over Spring/Summer 2022’s Chicest Looks—This Is What I’m Wearing
Photo: Courtesy of Y/Project; Courtesy of Marques’Almeida; Courtesy of Jil Sander Is it too early to be thinking about spring? Not if I have anything to do with it. It’s true that the worst of winter has yet to rear its head (blizzards and holiday parties included), but the thought of vivid, saturated colors and breezy fabrics is all that’s occupying my mind right now. Much of that has to do with the brilliant looks showcased during the spring/summer 2022 shows. From Miu Miu’s “early aughts meets prep school” collection to Jil Sander’s minimalist show, there were several standout moments that have lived in my head rent-free since their debuts in October. They’ve also inspired a shopping l...
I Give This High Street Coat 24 Hours Before It Sells Out
Niche though it may sound, but Monki’s ‘squiggle’ print (technical term there) has been a real success story for the brand over the last 12 months. Firstly there was the squiggle print trousers, which both myself and Editor in Chief Hannah snapped-up—they promptly sold out and continued to do so through multiple restocks. Thus followed everything from squiggle print dresses to bikinis and, like the original style, none of them remained on shelves for long. Well, we are happy to announce that Monki has just dropped what we consider to be the best iteration of the squiggle print to date and, of course, it comes in coat form. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with givi...
MOBO Awards 2021: The Best-Dressed Celebrities of the Night
On 5 Dec., the MOBO Music Awards returned in 2021 with a live ceremony held at the Coventry Building Society Arena and hosted by Leigh-Anne Pinnock and comedians Munya Chawawa and Eddie Kadi. Broadcast on the MOBO Awards YouTube channel, the MOBO Awards celebrate the achievement in music of Black origin, within the genres of Hip Hop, Grime, RnB/Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Gospel, and Afrobeat. Like any good award show, the nominees and guests took the opportunity to show off their style, and the fashion on the red carpet certainly didn’t disappoint. Little Simz, who was up for best female act, best hip-hop act, and video of the year, arrived in a black lace top and oversized black suit, whilst Bree Runway, who was nominated for best female act, arrived in a floor length fur coat over an all-...
We Can’t Get Over All the Glamorous Celebrity Fashion at the British Independent Film Awards
The 2021 British Independent Film Awards were held at Old Billingsgate in London on 5 Dec. to honour 2021’s most innovative and creative independent filmmaking and filmmakers in the UK. And whilst the focus of the evening was on the incredible films and talented actors, directors, and screenplay writers, the nominees and guests used the opportunity to show off some incredible style. The BIFA red carpet was full of luxurious, sumptuous fabrics that felt spot on for the festive season, like the midnight blue velvet suit worn by Ruth Wilson and the sapphire-coloured velvet gown worn by Alice Eve. There were plenty of glamorous metallic dresses, like Gugu Mbatha_Raw’s shimmering beige dress and Alesha Dixon’s black-and-gold number, whilst Kate Beckinsale and Lauryn Ajufo step...
