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This Under-the-Radar High-Street Brand Has Perfected Autumn Basics
Over the last decade, the high-street has become infinitely better at creating good basics. Yes, there were always the Uniqlos and Gaps of the world, but now the list of brands that tick both the form and function boxes is growing every day, and John Lewis & Partners’ lesser-known brand Kin very much falls under this category. Rising above seasonal trends, this affordable brand has been consistent in its minimalist message since its inception, perfecting the art of the perfect shirt, the ideal crew-neck knit and the dream pair of tailored trousers. Last year, I fell in love with Kin’s collaboration with Rie Takeda and have been wearing the wrap jacket through all seasons. I’m also pleased to announce that Kin’s A/W 21 collection is ...
This Under-the-Radar High-Street Brand Has Perfected Autumn Basics
Over the last decade, the high-street has become infinitely better at creating good basics. Yes, there were always the Uniqlos and Gaps of the world, but now the list of brands that tick both the form and function boxes is growing every day, and John Lewis & Partners’ lesser-known brand Kin very much falls under this category. Rising above seasonal trends, this affordable brand has been consistent in its minimalist message since its inception, perfecting the art of the perfect shirt, the ideal crew-neck knit and the dream pair of tailored trousers. Last year, I fell in love with Kin’s collaboration with Rie Takeda and have been wearing the wrap jacket through all seasons. I’m also pleased to announce that Kin’s A/W 21 collection is ...
7 Things I Always Wear After Living In NYC, Paris, and L.A.
I’ve been lucky enough to live in some of the most incredible cities in the world, at least in my personal opinion—NYC, Paris, and L.A. Each city is a unique place to live with its own local cultures and customs, and similarly, each place has its own take on fashion. Living in each place has opened me up to what makes each spot known for fashion in its own right, and I picked up some ideas about how to dress along the way—with plenty of personal outfits to share. In L.A., I discovered how to style casual pieces like jeans and athleisure looks that are core to every Angeleno’s wardrobe. NYC is where I learned about practicality. Before living there, I never had to dress for a cold winter, so I found out firsthand how New Yorkers manage to look chic while also shielding themselve...
7 Things I Always Wear After Living In NYC, Paris, and L.A.
I’ve been lucky enough to live in some of the most incredible cities in the world, at least in my personal opinion—NYC, Paris, and L.A. Each city is a unique place to live with its own local cultures and customs, and similarly, each place has its own take on fashion. Living in each place has opened me up to what makes each spot known for fashion in its own right, and I picked up some ideas about how to dress along the way—with plenty of personal outfits to share. In L.A., I discovered how to style casual pieces like jeans and athleisure looks that are core to every Angeleno’s wardrobe. NYC is where I learned about practicality. Before living there, I never had to dress for a cold winter, so I found out firsthand how New Yorkers manage to look chic while also shielding themselve...
Well Played, M&S—These £50 Boots Are Seriously Good
Marks and Spencer is a British institution that is loved up and down the country for delivering quality staples, particularly underwear, pyjamas and cashmere jumpers. It creates classic pieces that appeal to all ages, and although the design has universal appeal, it is never particularly out-there or following street style trends. That’s why our editors were all surprised when we found a pair of boots that look straight from Copenhagen Fashion Week. Chunky, rubber-sole boots have been trending thanks to designers like Ganni and Bottega Veneta, and M&S has done its own iteration of the chunky knee-highs for £50. So I had to try a pair to see if they live up to the product image on the website. When I put them on, my partner said, “Why are you wearing wellie...
Well Played, M&S—These £50 Boots Are Seriously Good
Marks and Spencer is a British institution that is loved up and down the country for delivering quality staples, particularly underwear, pyjamas and cashmere jumpers. It creates classic pieces that appeal to all ages, and although the design has universal appeal, it is never particularly out-there or following street style trends. That’s why our editors were all surprised when we found a pair of boots that look straight from Copenhagen Fashion Week. Chunky, rubber-sole boots have been trending thanks to designers like Ganni and Bottega Veneta, and M&S has done its own iteration of the chunky knee-highs for £50. So I had to try a pair to see if they live up to the product image on the website. When I put them on, my partner said, “Why are you wearing wellie...
Whistles Just Recreated Rachel Green’s Iconic Mint Dress—And I’m Obsessed
Call me a millennial cliche, but I’ve been a Friends fan for just about as long as I can remember. I’ve watched Ross and Rachel break up and make up and break up again, and hummed along to Phoebe’s Smelly Cat more times than anyone should. I don’t consider myself an expert on many things in life, but when it comes to Friends (and of course fashion) I can confidently say, I know my stuff. So you can only imagine the sheer delight I experience when those two subjects collide. And this week has provided a moment of exactly that. Those who have seen the series umpteen times, like me, will remember “The One Where No One’s Ready.” And those who are fashion inclined will recall in particular the stunning mint green dress Rachel wears in the episode. It is a quintessential example ...
Whistles Just Recreated Rachel Green’s Iconic Mint Dress—And I’m Obsessed
Call me a millennial cliche, but I’ve been a Friends fan for just about as long as I can remember. I’ve watched Ross and Rachel break up and make up and break up again, and hummed along to Phoebe’s Smelly Cat more times than anyone should. I don’t consider myself an expert on many things in life, but when it comes to Friends (and of course fashion) I can confidently say, I know my stuff. So you can only imagine the sheer delight I experience when those two subjects collide. And this week has provided a moment of exactly that. Those who have seen the series umpteen times, like me, will remember “The One Where No One’s Ready.” And those who are fashion inclined will recall in particular the stunning mint green dress Rachel wears in the episode. It is a quintessential example ...
I Wore Crocs for a Week and It Changed Me
This is a contentious issue and one that can and should only be crowdsourced. I sent a Slack message to the team to gather their responses first. It was a fairly unanimous “no” bar my fellow fussbett-loving editor, Nell Block. However, when polling on Instagram Stories, my followers were almost split down the middle, with 46% voting “yes” and 54% saying “no,” to wearing them. I had multiple DMs sliding in from industry friends—editors, textile designers and stylists—saying they’ve come around to the concept lately, but they’re gunning for a pair of the fluffy-lined sandals or slip-ons, which are actually quite hard to get hold of thanks to their popularity. Over on our Facebook shopping group, So… Should I Buy This? the dislike was ...
4 Mid-Length Styles That Make Thin Hair Look So Much Thicker
Thin hair can be difficult to style. Trust me—I know. I’ve tried to make my naturally thin hair look thicker and fuller ever since I was in middle school and my mom let me get my hands on a hot tool. Since then, I’ve cycled through plenty of hairstyles, volumizing products, and thickening techniques. Some have worked, but most haven’t. That’s okay. Somewhere along the way, I’ve learned to live and work with my naturally thin hair (sigh), and the style I choose to wear it in has a lot to do with that. For example, I’ve learned a slick-straight style doesn’t do my thin hair any favors, which is why I tend to go with tousled, textured waves instead. So yeah, I had my opinions on what hairstyles work best for my thin, medium-length...
8 French Autumn Outfits We Plan on Re-Creating Immediately
There’s no doubt about it: French fashion types know how to do autumn style. Yes, here in the UK, we’re no strangers to the odd layering trick or two. However, Gallic girls have managed to perfect the art of staying warm without being encumbered by lumpy layers. For influencers such as Slip Into Style’s Ellie and Anne Laure Mais, knitwear is key, and luckily, this season has plenty to offer in this area with everything from skirts to dresses and, of course, sweaters, rendered in fine knit. We’re also seeing some excellent accessory action from the Parisians, with chunky knee boots proving to be the footwear of note this autumn. Scroll down to see the French-girl autumn outfits we can’t get enough of this year. Plus, shop any pieces you...
These Gen Z Jewellery Trends Are All I Want to Wear Right Now
As someone who spent most of their pocket money on mood rings, tattoo necklaces and plastic bangles during the late ’90s and early ‘00s, I’m here to tell you that most of those trends are back thanks to Gen Z. The Y2K trends that have made a comeback among 20-somethings and teens are often nostalgic and sometimes scary for those of us who experienced these trends the first time around. But I think I might be missing the point. After carefully examining the Gen Z jewellery trends currently booming, I realised that they all have one major component in common: joy. That’s right—in the face of quite a weird 18 months, these jewellery trends so loved by the younger generation are actually incredibly fun, which is exactly what we need right now. And I...
