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I’ve Worked in Fashion for 30 Years—These 8 Simple Pieces Work Every Summer
If anyone knows whether an item is worth buying or not, it’s Tracey Lea Sayer. Having been in the business of fashion for 30 years now, Lea Sayer is a style insider who says it like it is. She wants her clothes to work hard for the money and is a dab hand when it comes to hunting down timeless high-street pieces. As well as sharing her knowledge via Fabulous magazine as fashion director, she charts her own wardrobe over at . Her outlook is about buying less, buying better, and restyling what you already own. This month, she shares the items she’s worn every single summer in recent history. Over to you, Tray! As I have gotten older, I very much shop for what I need rather than what I want. When I dash aro...
I’m So Glad I Bought This & Other Stories Dress—I’ll Wear It Non-Stop
Not all dresses are born equal in the design studio, which is why our editorial team and network of contributors is always on hand to sift the wheat from the chaff. Recently, assistant editor Elinor Block asked us to place dibs on the best dresses for summer 2021, and I selected a dark chocolate–coloured puff-sleeve open-back dress from & Other Stories among other more expensive options. On my digital travels researching for this request, I stumbled across the midi via the brand’s new-in section, and before I shared my top picks for the story, I became so enamoured with it that I freaked out about other people buying it first, the dress selling out and missing an opportunity to own such a “me” item. I often take days, weeks, months or even yea...
This Is the Most Joyful Spring Capsule Collection We’ve Seen So Far
This isn’t the first time you’ve caught us raving about Label/Mix, and it probably won’t be the last. The collaborative design concept from the teams behind high street giant Next has, since its launch in 2017, been giving us drop after drop of limited edition investment pieces (at affordable prices) from some of the most exciting emerging British designers, as well as household names. What’s not to love, right? The collections are always feel good— both in colour and thoughtful design— but this spring’s bright and joyful drop has hit differently, what with us all enjoying getting dressed so much again. And it’s not only us that Label/Mix counts as fans. Influencer and stylist Emma Thatcher, whose wearable and chic wardrobe is always one of our favourites, has just come on board to create ...
Finally, There’s a Vintage Seller Bringing More Size Inclusivity to Second-Hand
Why is there is a lack of size diversity in the vintage market as a whole? I think there’s a general perception that what we would classify as “modern mid-plus size” people didn’t exist before now, whereas that’s absolutely not the case. The reality is though that for whatever reason it really can be harder to find quality mid-plus pieces. Natural fibres versus polyester. Tailored versus shapeless. Statement versus every day. Pieces in larger sizes were often custom or homemade, and I read recently that often they’ve been handed down through families and worn beyond repair. This is my job and even I find it nearly impossible to source certain pieces. I wish it wasn’t the case as there’s nothing I love more than Space Age cockta...
These 25 Pink Dresses Are Guaranteed to Make You Smile
The overarching theme for the spring/summer 2021 collections is a desire for our clothes to be fun again and the styling is centred around an overwhelming feeling of optimism. Designers largely used colour to convey this mood, whether that was with a rainbow print or sunset hue. The most-used exuberant colour was bright pink, with the likes of Molly Goddard, Chloé and Cecilie Bahnsen creating magical dresses in punchy pinks. Whether weddings go ahead or not over the next few months, Net-a-Porter has seriously invested into occasionwear, buying over 3000 joyful dresses for S/S 21, and has over 10,000 dress options for the season. Scrolling through the new-in section, it seems like a high percentage of these are in bright pink, as many of the most spectacular dresses of 2021 h...
I Thought I Hated Flip-Flops, But These Looks Have Changed My Mind
Okay, “hate” is a strong word. Basically, I’d never have considered wearing flip-flops anywhere but the beach, but even there, they wouldn’t serve as my favourite footwear option. There’s always espadrilles, after all. That said, I like to think I’m open-minded, so when I started to spot influencers wearing flip-flops on home soil, I reserved my judgement. Flip-flops? In Britain? In April? I, too, was surprised at the number of flip-flops that started to take over my feed—I have The Row to thank for that. But given that they’re largely being worn indoors and accompanied by jeans, my interest was piqued. Never before had I considered wearing flip-flops with anything other than a sarong. This was a game-changer, and now, I’m a flip-flop convert...
16 Sustainability-Championing Brands Every Shopper Should Know About
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...
How to Wear Jeans According to This 66-Year-Old Former Vogue Editor
If you love fashion and in particular French fashion, then you’ll know who Carine Roitfeld is. Esteemed editor of Vogue Paris for a decade, she then went on to found CR her eponymous fashion magazine, and continues to be held up as a bastion of classic Parisian styling. She is often photographed during fashion weeks wearing her signature form-fitting outfits—usually a pencil skirt with a matching jacket or in a chic tux with a hint of a lacy camisole underneath. Jeans, if we’re being honest, haven’t been a regular feature of her wardrobe repertoire. But this week, the 66-year-old editrix surprised us all by getting on a pair of straight-leg blue jeans, and even she knew it would come as a surprise to some, stating on her Instagram post revealing ...
Orville Peck’s Signature Mask Has Been Turned Into a Collectible Ring
Love says the collaboration with Peck came about organically, explaining on her site that the two first met about ten years ago at a house show in North Carolina. The designer gifted Peck a couple pieces of jewelry, and he loved them so much, he designed to work with her on an original piece that could combine both of their styles and personalities. The Orville Peck x Pamela Love collection features two vintage-styled rings that use Peck’s trademark cowboy hat as inspiration for the main band, and his fringe mask as the overlay. The rings also hark back to motifs found in American folklore, something both artists credit as inspiration for their work. The gender-neutral design makes it easy to wear the rings on any finger. Though the rings were first introduced over a year a...
Parisian Girls Approve of These 4 Swim Trends
It’s true there are some very cool brands that came through thanks to Instagram (and I’m the first to wear them), but I believe that when it comes to swimwear, it’s good to always have a classic or two in your luggage. For instance, in France, Eres is the classic brand that women have been wearing for generations. Now, I know the pieces are pricey, but at the same time, they are totally worth it and are the quintessence of classic French chic. Of course, no one has to rob a bank to get a suit, and there are affordable alternatives, such as the below one-piece from Arket, that we could also consider classic and timeless. 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 ...
I Hate Waiting Around, But These Hair Masks Work in Less Than 5 Minutes
If anyone were to ask me what my least favourite day of the week was, I would say, without hesitation, wash day. To wash, treat, detangle, dry and style my hair is not a quick job. And while I do try to lean into seeing the time as productive and meditative with specific hair-washing playlists to sing along to in the shower and podcasts to ponder on when I’m detangling, I do spend a lot of the time wishing it was over. Anything that can speed up the process is greatly received, which is why I’m a huge fan of quick hair masks. While most masks need at least 10 minutes for the formula to work on the hair (something which I don’t always have time for), traditional conditioners just don’t always cut it when it comes to providing the deeply nourishing in...
This Holy-Grail Product Treats Everything From Acne to Wrinkles
Despite being one of the most popular skincare ingredients on the market right now, retinol can still feel like a somewhat daunting addition to your skincare routine if you’ve never used it before. Tackling clogged pores, uneven skin tone, wrinkles, dullness and more, the skin-resurfacing ingredient is something of a superhero in skincare terms. And from the flurry of retinol-infused serums and eye creams hitting the shelves each week, it’s clear to see that retinol is definitely having a moment. But where should you start if you’re totally new to this potent ingredient? As someone who has experienced the unwanted side effects of using a particularly strong retinol in the past—dryness, peeling and irritation—moisturisers would ...
