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The Up-and-Coming It Brands NET-A-PORTER Is Backing for 2021
It’s fair to say that it’s not an easy time to be a young designer, entering a market that has been crippled by the effects of a global pandemic. Yet perhaps one of the few silver linings of the last 18 months is that the fashion industry has had a moment to reflect and realise that the way it had been operating was not the most sustainable. While many big brands have taken steps in the right direction, it’s been smaller labels that have had the dexterity and entrepreneurial spirit to build companies with sustainability at their core. The brands in NET-A-PORTER’s Vanguard program class of ’21 are the perfect encapsulation of this. The future of fashion has arrived. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are lookin...
Ana de Armas Channels Former Bond Girl Barbara Bach With Her Sexy Gown at the No Time to Die Premiere
Ana de Armas was one of the many celebrities who wowed us with their red carpet fashion at the world premiere of No Time to Die, which was held at Royal Albert Hall in London last night. From shimmering sequined gowns to luxe velvet tuxedo jackets, it was clear the stars were excited to get dressed up for the occasion — and to pay homage to the glamour of the James Bond franchise. De Armas, however, who wore a custom Louis Vuitton gown, also seemed to want to pay homage to the Bond girls who came before her with her sartorial selection for the night. De Armas’s black Louis Vuitton dress featured a plunging neckline, a thigh-high slit, and embellished straps. And whilst many of her fellow Bond girls have worn slinky black dresses in the films, this dress seemed to evoke one Bond girl ...
Kate Middleton Lit Up the James Bond Red Carpet in a Glittering Gold Jenny Packham Gown
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attended her first red carpet event in quite a while, and she certainly made an entrance. The duchess wore an opulent gold gown to the premiere of No Time to Die at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday, 28 Sept. There’s always a subtle reference with Kate’s statement outfits, and the James Bond premiere was no different. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that the twisted-front design and general silhouette of her dress was very similar to the gown Princess Diana wore to the 1985 premiere of another James Bond film, A View to a Kill. Kate’s gold Jenny Packham gown was likely a custom creation as it takes design cues from Packham’s Simona, Christina, and Margot gowns from the designer’s autumn/winter 2021 collection, according to Wh...
Lashana Lynch Reps Her Jamaican Heritage in a Vivienne Westwood Gown at the James Bond Premiere
Lashana Lynch is the first woman actor to play a 007 agent in the James Bond series. To celebrate this milestone, Lynch wore a custom Vivienne Westwood gown to the No Time to Die premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday, 28 Sept, that honoured her and the Bond series’ ancestral home — Jamaica. Lynch wore a yellow Vivienne Westwood gown with a black tulle petticoat. The gown featured an embroidered hummingbird on the bustle, which is called a “doctor bird” in Jamaica and is the national bird of the island. Lynch’s stylist Karla Welch shared on Instagram that her client was “Representing her ancestors and the birthplace of Bond with the National bird of Jamaica, the hummingbird, on her custom @viviennewestwood gown.” Lynch completed the look...
Millie Bobby Brown Is Obsessed With Skincare, and She Told Us Her Full Routine
Has anything about your approach to beauty changed over the past 18 months, and are there any particular beauty looks that you’re looking forward to trying now that we’re emerging from lockdown? I spent a lot of time playing with bold eye looks and experimenting with colour while at home in lockdown. Spending more time at home really just made me realise how much I love expressing myself and my creativity through makeup and beauty. We have to talk about Stranger Things because it truly is a cultural phenomenon. We really saw some fun fashion and makeup moments from Eleven in the last season. Have you taken any beauty or wardrobe inspiration from the show into your real life? I’m sure I have subconsciously over the last few years! I loved how fun and colourful Eleven’s wardrobe was last sea...
The Small Detail That Will Make Your Autumn Outfits Look Unique
I’ve never been that keen on the idea of a microtrend, and while I understand the desire to separate niche styles from those more mainstream, seasonal blockbusters, it can sometimes denote a sense of transience. Essentially, it can be seen as a trend that is even more fleeting due to its specificity. But I beg to differ. For example, I enjoyed the odd nod to traditional sailor uniforms in the A/W 21 collections of Miu Miu, Dior and See by Chloé. No, it hasn’t exploded in seven different colourways on the high street (well, not yet anyway), but it was a small detail that spoke to me, and when I’ve seen it championed by other fashion folk, it’s put a smile on my face. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. ...
27 New M&S, Zara, and Mango You’ll Wear All the Time This Autumn
We have, hands down, the best high-street in the world, and our favourite stores are already serving up a host of autumnal goodness by way of woollen shackets, toasty cardigans, quilted outerwear, and so much more. Out of all the brands out here, we’re particularly impressed by Mango, Zara, and M&S’s edits, which, between them, tick off every noteworthy autumn trend going. But don’t take our word for it—let us show you. Scroll on to see the nine pieces from each store we think are worth your time. 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 ...
Wait, so Every IG Outfit I Love Comes From This Affordable Brand?
I’m often asked what the best part of my job is, which is a pretty tough question when you love what you do. But if I had to choose just one thing, I’d have to say it’s discovering new and up-and-coming brands. There’s just something about happening upon a generally unknown label that feels so rewarding, especially when I get to share it here with you. Of course, in the day and age of social media, boutique brands have the potential to hit the big time practically overnight, so you need to act fast if you want to get in on the action before it goes mainstream. And of all the brands I’ve seen lately, none have the potential to be as stellar as Source Unknown. I’d noticed a couple of influencers tagging Source Unknown on their Instagram wares a couple of months ago, and I didn...
The No Time to Die Premiere: See All the Best-Dressed Celebrities on the Red Carpet
Well folks, after what feels like five years (OK, maybe it was only a few months), No Time to Die is finally here. And after such a long wait, it was only fitting that the world premiere of Daniel Craig‘s fifth and final James Bond film was a big celebration. Held at Royal Albert Hall in London, every major celebrity in the UK — be it actor, athlete, royal, or Peloton instructor (Leanne Hainsby was there!) — was in attendance. Despite the torrential rain, the stars made it a point to dazzle with their red carpet fashion choices. Always one for bold colour, actor Lashana Lynch stole the show in a vibrant yellow gown by fellow Brit, designer Vivienne Westwood. Phoebe Waller-Bridge returned to the red carpet in a form-fitting black sequins Azzaro jumpsuit, and tennis player Emma Raducan...
I Tried On 10 Pieces From & Other Stories’s Autumn Collection—See What I Loved
& Other Stories happens to be my (and my fellow editors’) favourite destination for pieces that are the perfect balance between polished and trend-forward, so when I got the opportunity to test-drive the brand’s autumn arrivals, I was ecstatic. The brand features expensive-looking basics you’ll want in your wardrobe but adds the teeniest touches of trending elements, whether it’s a pop of colour, fun buttons, or a subtle print. It took quite some time to make my choices, but I narrowed it down to 10 pieces and have relayed the eight below that ended up passing my test. Things can often feel or look different than they do on the website, so once I made my wish list, I was eager for the items to arrive, especially ...
10 Incredible Trends the Style Elite Championed at Milan Fashion Week
We always feel a little sad when London Fashion Week concludes for another season. There is, however, one thing that helps ease the pain of bidding it adieu: the glorious street style of Milan Fashion Week. When it comes to having fun with getting dressed, no one does so quite like the Italians—or, at the very least, the joyful fashion types who descend on Milan. After all, with shows like Prada, Gucci and Fendi on its schedule, Milan Fashion Week is home to some of the most directional fashion houses out there, and the street style looks reflect this eccentricity. More is more was undoubtedly the mantra of the Milan Fashion Week street style set this September, with exaggerated silhouettes, eye-catching prints and impressive displays of colour forming some ...
What to Never Wear on a Plane, From a Flight Attendant
“I would advise against anything really constricting,” says Fischbach. “You want to get the most comfortable you can be to avoid cramping, swelling, and anything that can affect you later.” Allowing for healthy blood circulation is especially important to avoid deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein, usually in the legs. “It’s very important to be able to move around a bit in your seat—very difficult, I know—and keep your blood flowing,” Fischbach explains. “If you are tall, travel a lot, or are on a long flight, this is extremely important because you face the risk of developing DVT.” More innocuously, swelling in the stomach can also occur, causing discomfort, especially if you’re in restricti...
