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I’ve Spent Hours Hunting Down the Best Sustainable Buys for Every Budget
Sustainability is on the minds of everyone in fashion right now. For most of us, our consideration of where and how our clothes are made has only been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, the fashion industry was completely turned on its head. Last month, it was announced that London Fashion Week won’t be taking place in September with both men’s and women’s shows taking place digitally in June, which would usually be men’s fashion week. And just last week, Saint Laurent announced that it will no longer be taking part in the Paris Fashion Week schedule preferring to dictate its own show timetable. Without the carbon footprint of a physical fashion week, this move to a more sustainable fashion industry is one I hope will continue.&n...
2022 BMW M3 and M4 Competition xDrive AWD First Look: x(Drive) Marks the M Spot
See all 58 photos In other words, this means these AWD additions offer a mighty 503-hp from the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter I-6 that resides under each models’ hood. It also means an eight-speed automatic serves as the sole gearbox on offer. Want to row your own gears? Then you’ll have to forgo all-wheel-drive and stick with the 473-hp engine that powers run-of-the-mill (non-Competition) iterations of the 2021 M3 and M4. BMW, however, fits both the M3 Competition and M4 Competition with a set of paddle shifters in order to afford some control of the self-shifting transmission. Opting for all-wheel-drive noticeably improves these two BMWs’ straight-line performance, too. Whereas the rear-drive M3 Competition and M4 Competition need a manufacturer-estimated 3.8 seconds...
Toyota bZ4X Concept First Look: Finally Kicking Off Toyota’s Electric Future
It’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally getting our first look at Toyota’s electric future. The Toyota bZ4X Concept is the first of seven dedicated battery-electric vehicles that will live under the new “bZ” moniker, and while some details such as its range, battery size, and charging capabilities have not been disclosed, it represents an important stepping stone for Toyota’s future. If you think the concept’s name sounds like a computer password, don’t be fooled. That’s because “bZ” stands for Beyond Zero. We’ll be seeing that badge across multiple models in the next few years, much like how “GR” (Gazoo Racing) is now included in the names of the Supra and 86 sports cars. If this concept looks...
25 Sustainable Brands Our Editors Champion Every Day of the Year
Sustainable fashion can be confusing. Is it vegan? Ethically produced? Environmentally friendly? Fair-trade? Is it a catch-all term for anything that relates to fashion that isn’t fast? The short answer is that it can be all those things. The long answer is that it’s much more complicated than that. Sustainable fashion pertains to the sourcing, production and distribution of the garment. The lifespan of a piece of clothing must be looked at from start to finish. It means understanding that organic cotton is better than regular cotton, as it doesn’t use pesticides or harmful chemicals that are bad for the skin. Also, manmade fabrics (such as polyester) are damaging to the environment, as they’re often made from plastic and are nonbiodegradable. While leather can be eco-friendly, it can stil...
This Nail Trend Is the Happiest Thing You’ll See This Season
There’s something about wearing bright colours—be it by way of your clothing or your beauty routine—that just puts you in a good mood. And right now, we can’t think of a better time to lift our style with vivid hues and playful motifs. Handily, you needn’t invest in a whole new wardrobe to give your mood a joyful boost—in fact, one of the easiest and most-effective ways of elevating your style and making you feel happy is with a fun manicure. And recently, we’ve noticed that everyone seems to be opting for rainbow nails. Perhaps it’s the fact that many salons reopened last week but, over the last few days, we’ve lost count of how many rainbow-inspired nail looks we’ve seen. Some of the industry’s top nail technicians confirmed ...
The 3 Joyful Colour Trends We’ll All Be Wearing This Spring
It’s no secret that fashion often reflects the general mood of the population, so much so that when we look back years later, trends are often a poignant reminder of what was happening culturally at the time. There were flapper dresses in the roaring, dance-fuelled ’20s, miniskirts in the swinging, liberated ’60s, and power suits in the flashy peak of the ’80s. If 2020 is set to go down in history as the year of leisurewear and tracksuits, 2021 is sure to be the year of bright colours and joyful dressing. With the new season and warmer weather coinciding with the easing of lockdown restrictions, spring dressing has taken on a whole new meaning. It’s become the embodiment of a refreshed and positive outlook on things, so it’s unsurprising that vibrant hues have been one of...
Toyota Says It’ll Build an All-Electric Pickup Truck Soon
A few years ago, the idea of an electric pickup truck seemed … unimaginable. Trucks are meant to haul, tow, and play in remote places where electric car chargers are hardly found. Fast forward to today, and we’re seeing a wave of electric trucks that will hit the market soon from names familiar (Ford with its F-150 and the return of the Hummer) and new (Tesla with its Cybertruck and Rivian with the R1T). Toyota is the latest big-name automaker to confirm plans to bring an electric truck to market, whether it’s in the form of a Tundra, Tacoma or both. Using the stage at the Shanghai auto show, Toyota said it will bring hybrid and battery-electric powertrains to its truck lineup. It stopped short of indicating which specific nameplates will have an electric variant, and thi...
2022 Lexus ES First Look: Same Svelte Sedan, More Touchscreen
Until recently, the Lexus ES sedan has been classically Toyota: Pretty boring, incredibly competent and refined, and … essentially a plus-size Camry wearing a luxury badge. This changed with the arrival of the current-generation ES, which featured sleek, attractive styling and perhaps one of the best integrations of the luxury brand’s current design language (and in-your-face hourglass-shaped grille design). As a bonus, the ES grew more athletic and engaging, without sacrificing the quiet comfort it’s always been known for. Fortunately, Lexus has done nothing to the 2022 ES sedan to change any of that. For its mid-cycle refresh (the update automakers typically gift a vehicle halfway through its life cycle), the Lexus ES sees an expected smattering of minor styling ch...
Celebrate 4/20 With EDM.com’s Cannabis-Inspired Playlist
While today’s date marks several significant and historical events throughout the decades, nothing commemorates the day quite like the music community’s celebration of Mary Jane. Artists and music producers around the world have paid tribute to ganja through their own source of musical creativity, playing smoking anthems and curating chill, melodic tracks to set the mood. From GRiZ, ZHU, Boogie T, ILLENIUM, CharlestheFirst and more, you’ll find our playlist has the perfect mix of funky smoking beats and downtempo, atmospheric rhythms to help ring in your annual green holiday. Check out the playlist below.
Happy Socks Drops Limited-Edition Beatles, Rolling Stones Gift Sets Back Online
The gift set features six pairs of socks that pay homage to the band’s iconic logo, album art and iconography (think fun takes on the guys crossing Abbey Road, and a retro-inspired take on Andy Warhol’s popular Beatles print). Originally $96, Happy Socks’ flash sale has the Beatles six-pack of socks for $57.60 on HappySocks.com. The unisex designs are available in multiple sizes. The socks sold quickly when the collection was first launched, and they’re expected to move fast as part of the new sale. In addition to its collaboration with The Beatles, Happy Socks also has its limited-edition Rolling Stones collection still available. The boxed set features six pairs of socks that reimagine the group’s “lip and tongue” logo in bold, pop art-inspi...
The Contents of Stefflon Don’s Makeup Bag Cost £228—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 ...
15 Truly Special Pieces I’ve Seen People Wearing Recently
One of our most-loved stories on Who What Wear covers the high-street items we have seen influencers wearing on Instagram recently, which we update and share every month. We also love to celebrate independent brands, vintage finds, luxury labels and contemporary brands, and so here every month, we will talk about some of the best items we’ve seen on the internet. It might be a £50 top by a little-known label or a £1000 Loewe bag—as long as it’s an item we believe is truly special. This month, items that have made us gasp while we scroll include a beige short-sleeved shirt by Matteau, a beautiful gingham dress by sustainable London-based brand Franks and an ochre midi dress with a cut-out at the waist by Aje. Keep scrolling to see the 15 special pieces w...
