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I’ve Been Fighting for Inclusivity in Fashion for Years—Here’s Who Supported Me
Chloé Pierre is the London-based entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, author and influencer who founded wellness platform Thy.self with the aim to diversify a space that hadn’t previously resonated with her. Pierre’s debut book, Take Care: The Black Women’s Guide to Wellness, is now available for preorder ahead of its launch next year, and she’s also well respected within the fashion and beauty industries for not only her spot-on looks and content but also her willingness to be outspoken on topics such as self-love and size inclusivity. Oh, and she’s pregnant with her first child—so things are pretty busy right now for this multi-hyphenate! Here, in the first of her exclusive Who What Wear UK columns, she takes a mome...
The Summer Sales Are Starting to Drop—Here’s What I’m Bookmarking
Unlike the January sales (which all start within a week of each other), the summer sales can be harder to keep track of. Their start dates will be staggered across the months, meaning you have to be more strategic. Well, we can officially report that some key brands are starting to release their discounts, most notably Matchesfashion.com. Prepare to get clicking. Of course, we’re heading toward those cult buys we’ve spotted all over our Insta feeds so far this year, but we’re also picking the pieces you’ll still want to for many years to come. We’re talking crossbody bags, versatile tailoring, throw-on dresses and everything in-between. To help you navigate the often-confusing summer sale season, we’re alerting you when the big events sta...
10 Bodysuits That’ll Make Your Summer Outfits 100% Cooler
As we begin to migrate into summer, it’s always worth doing a bit of a wardrobe rejig to refresh your outfit repertoire. All being well, we’ll don dresses sans the need for tights, and knitwear will take a backseat to thinner, more summery tops. And though it may well be a year-round staple, there’s one top trend we’re planning on carrying with us into the new season: bodysuits. Considered a must-have by fashion types, the bodysuit is, potentially, the most versatile item in your closet. With the ability to be worn just as seamlessly with slouchy jeans as it is paired with a leather pencil skirt, in the right hands, bodysuits are incredibly chic and will take you from morning right through to evening. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Onl...
Trust Me, I’m An Editor—10 Summer Buys That I Really Love This Week
As several warehouses and stores shuttered over the past 12 months, the fashion industry faces huge challenges and strains that pose an inevitable threat to businesses. Many of us won’t be shopping in the same way right now, but even a like on Instagram or a message of support can provide a boost for these brands. I certainly don’t want anyone to feel like they have to buy more right now, but at the same time, after working in the fashion industry for nine years, I want to support the brands and pieces that I love and treasure. As an editor at Who What Wear, I typically spend a lot of time looking at new-in products and so every week, I update this story with the pieces that have caught my eye and that really stand out. I usually have quite a classic style and tend to lean towa...
Sienna Miller Just Wore the Perfect Sandals-and-Shorts Combo
This weekend, summer finally arrived after months of living in jeans and boots and many, many layers. If you’re suddenly looking for summer outfit inspiration, look no further than Sienna Miller, who this weekend was photographed in New York in the perfect fuss-free summer look. The Queen of boho might no longer wear the belts and maxi dresses from her Primrose Hill days, however, her 2021 styling still had a touch of the original Sienna Miller that we all fell in love with back in the noughties. Miller wore a pair of ripped denim shorts with the pockets poking out underneath the hems, a white blouse with billowing sleeves, white sunglasses and a khaki jacket. This look has a Glastonbury feel, as these are all summer staples you’ll see at any British festival, whatever the...
Don’t Call It a Reboot: Gossip Girl’s New Stars Share a Peek Inside Their World
From the sneak peeks I’ve seen, Julien is extremely well versed in fashion—those cast photos on the Met steps just drove me wild. But you can tell that Julien and several of the other characters are wearing really current fashion and designers. Julien is wearing knee-high Schutz boots with her Constance Billard uniform, and there’s that stunning Christopher John Rogers gown. How do you think these styling elements reflect Julien’s power of influence? Does it mean she’s literally a fashion influencer? That is the vibe. Julien has just such a natural air about her that she’s become almost like an accidental influencer. Like, she just happens. She’s also extraordinarily wealthy and well-connected. So you know, there’s that, but she just has this natur...
6 Sunglasses That Are Really Worth Spending Extra On
The sun has made a much-anticipated appearance this week, meaning we can finally do our winter-to-summer switchover. No item signals the arrival of sunshine quite like a pair of sunglasses, and this year’s trends really are the finishing touch to any outfit. From ultra classic styles to ’70s squares, there is no shortage of wonderful frames to choose from. Investing in an expensive pair of sunglasses can be a big commitment, especially if, like I do, you have a habit of losing or sitting on your precious shades. However, when I have bought expensive sunglasses, I have not only treated them with extreme care but also been sure to select shades that I will be excited to wear every day for years to come. If you’ve decided to treat yourself to a designer pair of sunglasses, the...
Daisy Lowe on Date-Night Dressing, Smart Shopping and Wireless Bras
Daisy Lowe makes up a particular part of the British fashion crowd. Mates with Alexa Chung and Nick Grimshaw as well as everyone else belonging to that pack, she’s always spotted on the front rows of the coolest runway shows such as that of her pal, designer Ashley Williams. The model has been working since she was 2 (yes, really!) and has racked up quite the CV, which includes being selected to model for Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld and securing major gigs for Marc Jacobs and Topshop. She also models for Burberry, Dr. Martens and Converse. There are few major brands she hasn’t worked with in some capacity, quite frankly. It’s, then, quite easy to make the assumption that she knows her fashion and has amassed quite the collection in her wardrobe. Often sp...
We Just Found 11 Affordable Dress-and-Sandal Outfits You’ll Wear All Summer
On top of its design-driven in-house brands, the roster of womenswear labels housed at John Lewis has expanded this year. There are more emerging and independent brands to discover, like Kemi Telford and Albaray, as well as high-street favourites like Hush, making it a great place to shop for everything in one place. There are cute separates, lots of excellent linen and some very chic relaxed tailoring. But the hero of John Lewis’s new summer drop has to be the dress. Especially when it comes to planning for all those upcoming summer occasions. You just can’t beat a perfect dress with a great pair of sandals to make you look and feel your best again. Here, we’ve picked out 11 of our absolute favourite dress and sandal combos from John Lewis’s huge...
6 Fun Print Trends Guaranteed to Make You Smile This Summer
Summer colour trends are a bit of a given, aren’t they? Yellow, pink, green—these are shades that return in one way or another every warm-weather season. Don’t get us wrong. There’s nothing we love more than a joyful colour palette, but what we find even more interesting are the summer prints that come out to play this time of year. Print trends are way more unpredictable than colour trends. Yes, you can always expect to see florals, but how they’re going to be interpreted that season is anyone’s guess. (Spoiler alert: This year is all about retro, ’70s-style blooms.) Then, there are checks. After years spent favouring gingham, now everyone in the know has become borderline obsessed with checkerboard. These are perhaps the two dominating print ...
Dining with Dior at Selfridges: Alto Rooftop Restaurant Launches a Stylish Summer Menu
Fancy a taste of the French riviera with an Italian twist? Well, Christian Dior‘s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri is giving London just that. This summer, the French fashion house is taking over Selfridges’ Alto rooftop restaurant to create a dining experience inspired by Monsieur Dior’s favourite food, drinks, and the brand’s new resort collection Dioriviera. Dior at Alto is currently taking booking for summer 2021, with a limited number of walk-ins available during opening hours from Monday to Saturday (12 p.m.-11 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m.-10 p.m.) The menu includes stylish mains, desserts, and cocktails, of which we are keen to try the decadent Plateau de Fruits de Mer special for two (£80) that boasts a seafood spread of fresh crab, prawns, oysters, langou...
9 Colourful Summer Outfits to Try For Your 21 June Debut
The 21st of June is set to be the most exciting day of the year for summer fashion. According to the UK government, all legal limits on social contact are planned to be lifted by 21 June, and we can meet as many of our friends and family anywhere we want. So naturally, we need the perfect outfit to remind the world — and ourselves — of the wonderful joy of getting all dressed up. After spending the past year indoors rotating the same elasticised waistband joggers, we are buzzing for colourful and elevated outfits. Whether you define your personal style as bold, classic, sporty, or sexy, we’ve found great outfits that are easy to copy and will inspire you to be confident with your summer looks. Some of our favourite all-in-one outfits for the summer are slip dresses and floral midis w...
