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Bethany Williams Wins the 2021 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Award
Launched in 2008, the British Fashion Council and Vogue Designer Fashion Fund is dedicated to supporting the next generation of exceptional talent in fashion, design, and business savvy. This year, the BFCVDFF nominated 11 trailblazing designers, of whom Bethany Williams was chosen to receive a £200,000 cash prize, in addition to mentoring from some of the brightest minds in the fashion industry. “Congratulations to Bethany Williams for receiving the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund for 2021,” said British Vogue editor-in-chief and chair of the fund committee Edward Enninful in a press statement. “Bethany is an extraordinary talent who brings a depth to her process that is nothing short of inspirational. On top of her substantial gifts as a designer, she has rethought the ...
This COS Top is the Only Thing I’ve Bought New This Year
I had spotted the style a month or so ago and it had stuck in my mind thanks to its clean-lined simplicity, premium-look plisse fabric and boat-neckline. It immediately reminded me of the classic Issey Miyake Pleats Please pieces that I’ve always loved, and I knew that I would be able to dress it up with a midi skirt and heeled boots and keep it casual with high-waisted jeans. I’ve only owned it a few weeks, but I’ve already worn the top out to dinner and for countless work Zoom meetings, and each time it has been greeted with so many compliments. If that’s not a sign of a good investment, then I don’t know what is. I’m usually a UK 8 on the top but prefer a looser fit so decided to get a small, whi...
31 Cute Nail Designs Fashion Girls Are Already Adopting
There’s something about the non-permanent nature of nails that encourages more adventurous choices. Since you’re signing up for a maximum of three or four weeks with any particular design, you feel free to branch out and choose something experimental as opposed to say, a hair color that involves a much bigger commitment. A bold nail choice is just a fun way to test out new trends and express yourself with no strings attached. Fashion girls, of course, already know this and are always introducing cool new nail designs I find myself saving to show my manicurist. Recently, I’ve noticed three designs sprinkled in my Instagram feed, and I predict you’re about to see them everywhere. From geometric shapes to reimagined florals, below are the ...
I Asked Over 2000 Women Where to Buy the Best White Shirts—They Rate These 15
The term “effortlessly chic” gets thrown around a lot in fashion. In reality, these two words are rarely applicable. But when it comes to the white shirt? Absolutely. No matter what sort of budget you have or what kind of sense of style, the white shirt is the ultimate wardrobe staple. Is there anything so simple yet so chic? It’s so easy to wear at the weekend and for working from home. Perfect for a night out (when we have them) but also a night in watching Netflix. It’s the ultimate classic to have in one’s arsenal, and whether it’s oversized or fitted, linen or poplin, there are endless ways this classic piece appeals and can be rendered. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dati...
A Skin Expert Just Told Me How to Actually Get Rid of Dark Circles
Now that you might have identified the causes of your dark circles, it’s time to work out how to keep them at bay. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to do this according to Kerr. “If dark circles are caused by pigmentation, you can use ingredients that stabilise the melanocyte to help prevent the activation of the pigment,” advised Kerr. Look out for ingredients like L-Ascorbic acid, a potent form of vitamin C, to help with this. “Being very gentle with the eyes and wearing lots of sunscreen can help with prevention, too.” “If dark circles are caused by a thin skin, using a retinol-based eye cream will help to strengthen the area and create more of a barrier that hides the blood vessels underneath,” said Kerr. “If dark circles are caused b...
How to Master the Art of Buying Clothes on Depop, and Yes, It’s an Art
People always seem surprised when I tell them that almost 50 percent of my wardrobe comes from Depop, but it’s honestly the truth. I joined the app seven years ago, around the time that I was getting ready for my year 11 prom. I bought a red dress from Depop for £14, had it tailored, and the rest is history. Since then, my Depop finds have gotten more and more impressive, and I find myself using the app to shop more than I use any other ecommerce site. Over the years, I’ve bought a Gucci notebook, Vetements shirt, Saint Laurent slides, and a brand new Fiorucci T-shirt from the app that, altogether, retail at well over £2,000. I, however, spent a fraction of that price and now continue to use Depop as my go-to for finding affordable designer items. As a seasoned shopper, I must ...
I’m an Interior Expert, and These Affordable Pieces Make My House More Joyful
I’m Erica Davies, and for all of my professional life, I have worked in fashion. I love clothes, putting outfits together, accessorising, the high street, vintage pieces, working out how else to style existing favourites—all of it. I have spent the past 20 years putting together outfits for editorials and photo shoots and know instinctively how to put print and colour combinations together. However, interior design is, without a doubt, my passion. And I think there is a very fine thread linking the worlds of fashion and furniture together. If you can put together an outfit, I reckon you can put together a room. Mix all of that with the fact that I’ve lived in and decorated five homes of my own (not including all the student flats and temporary stop...
5 Products We Should All Be Using This Summer, According to Skin Experts
With the British weather currently doing a classic yo-yo between intense sunshine and frosty gales, and basically nothing in between, it might seem somewhat premature to be talking about summer skincare essentials. However, I’m optimistic that sunshine season will be sticking around on a more permanent basis soon and with more and more of us spending time outdoors whatever the weather, it makes sense to be overly prepared when it comes to caring for our skin—especially as summer can bring with it a whole host of unexpected changes for our complexions. “The summer bring with it a desire to be outdoors more, enjoy sports outside, sit by windows and enjoy the warmth and light from the sun [and] this results in an increase in radiation to the skin,” e...
The Results Are in: These Are the 2021’s Most Popular Brands
Fashion analytics and shopping platform, Lyst, has fast become the fashion editor’s indespensible tool for keeping up to date with all the latest shifts and styles that are taking over the shopping market. The Lyst Index, a quarterly ranking of fashion’s hottest brands and products, offers a particularly fascinating glimpse into the fashion zeitgeist at any given moment. Well, Lyst’s Q1 20201 Index has dropped, bringing with it the hottest 20 brands to know this year. Scroll down to get the intel. 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 phot...
The Contents of Niomi Smart’s Makeup Bag Cost £224—Here’s What’s Inside
If you’ve ever wanted to know what’s really inside the makeup bags of the most stylish women in the industry, you’re in luck. We’ve created a new column—Inside My Makeup Bag—to uncover the beauty products our fashion friends genuinely keep in their daily rotation and how much their stashes actually cost. I’ll be delving inside their bags on your behalf and totting up every item in there, from the most expensive to the cheapest. Not only will you be left with an incredible shopping list, but you’ll also get a realistic price tag to boot. Is there someone whose makeup bag you’re dying to see? Slide into my Instagram DMs with your requests, and I’ll see what I can do. This month, we’re delving inside the everyday makeup bag ...
6 Fine Jewellery Items That Have Reached Cult Status Among Fashion Insiders
Buying a piece of fine jewellery is a big deal. It’s an investment purchase that definitely requires careful consideration, but often, it’s also an emotionally charged piece that you’ll remember for years and years to come in celebration of a special holiday or anniversary—whether you’re buying it for yourself or it’s a gift from someone close to you. If you’ve been thinking about making your first purchase of a fine jewellery item or are looking to add to your collection, there are plenty of noteworthy pieces to have on your radar. Looking to the fashion set, there are a handful of pieces that really stand out. From the coolest possible takes on chunky chains to design-forward diamonds, there is no shortage of beautiful pieces in the collections of...
5 Trending Colours H&M Is Backing in a Big Way This Spring
H&M has proven it’s the high-street brand to beat over the last 12 months, with countless pieces achieving cult status. It’s actually been frustrating for us editor types, whose job is to bring you the best new buys before they sell out, as they’d often be gone before we got the chance. So we’ve had to up our game. We find ourselves checking H&M’s new-in section almost by the hour on the off chance that we missed the next big thing on our previous scroll. In doing so, we’ve been able to ascertain a few things. One, shackets are still proving popular for the brand, as it seems to have five new styles every time we check. Two, oversize dresses are going to be just as prevalent for the season ahead as they were las...
