Welcome to The Great Try-On. With autumn on the horizon, we seized the opportunity to try on some of the best autumn pieces from some of your favourite brands, documenting the process along the way. We believe that the most foolproof way to shop online is to see an item IRL and to read candid reviews, so we hope that this leads you to some successful purchases. I am a Zara fan through and through. Yes, I am a fashion editor, and stalking Zara’s site is technically a part of my job, but do I also browse Zara in my free time? Yes, of course I do. Beyond the approachable price point, which typically results in an obnoxiously full online shopping cart at any given time, Zara always manages to have exactly what I am looking for. Whether it’s the latest grouping of trends, ...
For a lesson in what to wear right now, you needn’t necessarily look to the runways, as, often, they showcase creations too fantastical for everyday use. Instead, we like to zero in on the street style set, which reliably cherrypicks the need-to-know pieces for us, subsequently setting the tone of our wardrobes for the season ahead. And right now, as we find ourselves in the midst of Fashion Month, those dashing to and from shows are serving up all the shopping inspiration we need with their perfectly executed outfits, which feature some seriously hot items. Identifying these items comes easily to editors, as chances are we’ve already come across them during our dutiful fashion research. However, for the average person who doesn’t work in the industry, finding out where t...
Listen up, everyone. I’ve found the perfect bag. Not only is it ideal for daily life—it fits your wallet, a mask, hand sanitiser and even a bit of makeup—but it’s also great for evenings out. Don’t believe me? Well, the good news is I’ve collected the evidence to prove how versatile and chic this bag actually is. But first, let me give you the details. It’s a black, leather, crescent-shaped handbag with a thick strap. It’s smooth and pretty featureless, other than a couple of silver belt studs and a well-hidden zip. There’s no denying that it bears more than a resemblance to The Row‘s Banana Bag, but it comes at a much more affordable price point. So far, I’ve spotted minimalist queens Marisa Martins and Alexis Foreman wearing t...
How does Tom Daley prepare for his first Met Gala? Knitting, of course. Daley had a cheeky little preknit before attending New York’s most decorated fashion ball. The Olympic diver shared his moments before the Met Gala via Instagram video, while in the midst of knitting a cardigan inspired by Harry Styles’s JW Anderson crochet cardigan. Sitting on his windowsill, and focusing on his newest creation, Daley listened to “Golden” by Harry Styles to really complete the mood. “Knitting away before the Met Gala,” Daley said on Instagram video. “What else would you do?” The knitting pattern for the Harry Styles-inspired JW Anderson cardigan is available for free thanks to the brand who generously shared it with the public in summer 2020. After Daley...
Welcome to The Great Try-On. With fall on the horizon, we seized the opportunity to try on some of the best fall pieces from some of your favourite brands, documenting the process along the way. We believe that the most foolproof way to shop online is to see an item IRL and to read candid reviews, so we hope that this leads you to some successful autumn purchases. I felt like I won the jackpot when our senior editor Allyson Payer told me I was the lucky editor who would get to test drive The Frankie Shop’s new arrivals. It’s a fashion person’s brand (industry insiders are very loyal followers), but their minimal-cool aesthetic is approachable to a wider spectrum of people too. I also love how the brand feels perfectly current, but is steers away f...
In the wake of the pandemic, after hoards of fast-fashion stores cancelled their factory orders, Lost Stock swooped in to save the day. Buying the pieces and saving countless livelihoods of garment workers in the process. Consumers we given the chance to buy this stock in surprise bundles. Now, having reemerged as Unfolded, the brand offers seasonal capsules where customers can curate their own fashion bundles from a selection of pieces. After orders are placed, exact numbers of the garment will be made, cutting out any waste whatsoever. Along with schooling and other initiates which positive affect garment techs and their families, an Unfolded purchase is a do-good purchase. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined wh...
Jewellery trends, like clothing, handbag or footwear ones, are divided into two camps right now. On one side, the classics; on the other, a wild riotous party of fun. The wonder of it all is that you can follow a singular path but there’s also scope for the two opposing looks to be really fantastic when clashes together. A navy crew-neck jumper worn with a string of playful beads; a simple bracelet stack against a super-voluminous sleeve; a dramatically cut-out dress juxtaposed against a timeless chain necklace—these combinations spark joy. So it makes sense that autumn’s most important jewellery trends are split into two distinctly different vibes to follow suit: “forever” pieces like classic bangles or tennis necklaces, versus ou...
We don’t get to see a lot of Jenna Coleman out and about, and more’s the pity as we’ve been long-time fans of her style. The actress is often spotted wearing more understated looks but that doesn’t mean we haven’t noticed her stylish outfits. Last night, she once again proved that less is more wearing a head-to-toe Chanel look that’s the perfect autumnal outfit for when you don’t want to wear a fancy dress but still want to look chic. While attending this year’s Royal Academy of Arts summer exhibition party, Coleman opted for a pair of chevron trousers, a Chanel belt and a classic Chanel bouclé jacket. Although we loved the whole ensemble, it’s the jacket that really caught our eye and reminded us just why the fashion house’s...
How does Tom Daley prepare for his first Met Gala? Knitting, of course. Daley had a cheeky little preknit before attending New York’s most decorated fashion ball. The Olympic diver shared his moments before the Met Gala via Instagram video, while in the midst of knitting a cardigan inspired by Harry Styles’s JW Anderson crochet cardigan. Sitting on his windowsill, and focusing on his newest creation, Daley listened to “Golden” by Harry Styles to really complete the mood. “Knitting away before the Met Gala,” Daley said on Instagram video. “What else would you do?” The knitting pattern for the Harry Styles-inspired JW Anderson cardigan is available for free thanks to the brand who generously shared it with the public in summer 2020. After Daley...
Of all the autumn trends, the knitted vest trend is easily the most prolific of the season. Although it started doing the rounds last winter, for 2021, it’s being embraced on a scale previously unseen. Having shaken off the majority of its Grandad and Chandler Bing references, the knitted vest is perhaps the most fashion-forward investment you can make this autumn, and you need only consult the autumn/winter 2021 runways for proof. Everyone from Versace to Etro gave the knitted vest trend a whirl, layered over everything from shirting and mesh long-sleeve tops to dresses or, simply, worn on their own. Not only that, but Instagram is already topped up with real-life styling inspiration that makes the somewhat divisive trend more wearable and less daunting. Should you still find y...
If you’re in need of some of the essential pieces that make up a stylish autumn wardrobe, look no further than Karen Millen’s new autumn drop, Chronicles of a Woman. The collection quite literally features everything I want to wear this season. Think tailored coats with military flair, expensive-looking leather separates, blouses that’ll pep up old jeans and strong, chic shoes. These are all the things that Karen Millen is known for getting so right, but this year, they’re chicer than ever. Upon taking in the Chronicles of a Woman edit, it became clear that the brand has nailed 9 specific categories for autumn 2021. So I thought I’d do the honourable thing and share them with you, no matter how much I might like to keep them to myself. Scroll on...
The naked dress trend is back, people, and it’s more naked than ever. While this look doesn’t ever seem to fade away, it’s definitely packing quite the punch for 2021. We’ve seen various iterations of the trend over the years but right now it seems to fit in one of two different camps: a skin-colour bodycon dress or a barely-there dress that’s transparent, sheer, or has strategically placed piece of material, or even a combination of all three. 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 help give users back their fair share o...