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Renault’s R5 Concept EV Is How You Say ‘Back to the Future’ in French
The iconic Renault 5 hatchback is getting rebooted as a sexy EV, informed by the iconic little Cinq of the past, but not necessarily beholden to it. In fact, you can say that about Renault in general, because this R5 Concept EV was revealed as part of a larger push to reinvent the French company for the 2020s and beyond that the company is calling Nouvelle Vague—New Wave. Renault as a services company, as a tech company, et cetera. Oh, and they’re still going to build cars—and if they’re anything like this R5 concept, that’s great news for those that can buy them. See all 12 photos The company is promising seven fully-electric vehicles—half its projected lineup—to be full EVs by 2025. The company already sells a range of EVs, from the tiny and bizarre Twizy to the Master ...
30 Spring-Ready Buys I’m Loving From Arket, Marks and Spencer and COS
It’s been a tough old year for the high street, but all we can say is thank goodness for online shopping, which has become such an important way to show our support for our favourite fashion brands. Yet despite their ongoing troubles, brands have continued to offer-up plenty of winning pieces that prove you don’t have to pay over the odds for truly good design. Arket, Marks and Spencer and COS, in particular, have delivered for spring 2021, sticking to well-worn, stylish classics that truly make my heart sing. The colour schemes are a personal highlight for the coming season, and I’m enjoying Arket’s mix of retro browns, sage greens and pale yellows. COS, meanwhile, has gone for an unexpected splash of tie-dye prints on everyt...
This Classy High-Street Brand Is Already Ruling 2021
It’s fair to say the great British high street has been facing some turbulent times of late, and understandably so. But there is one brand that has bucked the trend and seems to have grown stronger over the course of the last few months. And right now, we can barely scroll through a handful of posts on Instagram without seeing one of our favourite follows wearing an incredibly chic item from Jigsaw. While Jigsaw’s grown-up wares have long been on our radar, its most recent collection is, as far as we’re concerned, one of the chicest we’ve seen from it. It’s a brand that comes into its own in the colder months, with coats so sublime they could easily cost four-figures, forever knitwear, and glossy-looking boots that always make our wish lists. Th...
Bring the Spring Feeling Inside With These 16 Outfits
Spring 2021’s fashion trends have been beckoning us since last September when the fashion week presentations were flooded with statement suits, dreamy dresses, and streamlined understated separates. Though it may be the early days of 2021, out sights are firmly set on the springtime horizon. We understand that there might not be much motivation to dress up since you’ll likely be at home, but the spring looks below look just as good inside as they do outside. We’re determined to find a way to start wearing spring-ready looks now—even if that means just adding a few bright colours to our outfits here and there. This year is still all about easy-to-wear dresses, but co-ords (particularly the knitted variety) and skirts have also risen their way to the top...
I Swear By This Hidden Layering Hack for Bulk-Free Winter Warmth
Staying warm in winter without looking like Joey Tribiani (aka wearing all the clothes) is not an easy feat. While I have no problem waxing lyrical about the joys of a stunning statement jumper, sometimes, the reality of surviving the cold months is a little less glamorous, particularly when you’re making the rounds of the local park (for the 100th time). It was whilst interning that I picked up on one particular layering hack that has seriously changed my winter dressing game. I was told that the fashion editor’s secret to keeping warm whilst still looking pulled-together and polished was a distinctly practical-looking £40 gilet. 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....
The Surprising Performance Potential of Volvo Engine Swaps
Many fans of Swedish metal are eager to turn others onto the potential for Volvo performance. There are a surprising array of engine options and platforms that can make for the perfect oddball project. We’ve gathered some ideas to inspire you to consider a Volvo project car. Uncommon Performance: 1974-1993 Volvo 240 The humble Volvo 244 (sedan), 242 (coupe) and 245 (wagon) enjoyed nearly three decades of faithful service as the go-to car of choice for college professors, safety-conscious families, and free thinkers looking to escape Detroit’s grasp in an era when European imports were still a mixed bag when it came to quality and reliability. Collectively known as the Volvo 240, the line-up’s stodgy, squared-off styling concealed an overbuilt design that still ensures a s...
Nissan NV350 Office Pod Concept: Let’s Never Return to the Office, Ever
Like most of the population, we’re wondering when we can return to our offices—or at least we were until we saw Nissan’s NV350 Caravan Office Pod Concept, one of several concept cars Nissan is showing at the virtual 2021 Tokyo Auto Salon. The NV350 Office Pod turns work-from-home into work-from-wherever, and we’ve decided that we desperately, desperately need a fleet of them, if only to distance ourselves from our own families (we kid … mostly). Based on the Nissan NV350 van, the NV350 Caravan Office Pod Concept features an office with a computer desk and what appears to be a delightfully overcomplicated office chair. The office pod fits neatly into the back of the Caravan, but should you choose to take your workspace-on-wheels to a more picturesque spot, the pod sl...
This Is the Exact Foundation That Margot Robbie Swears By
It turns out that celebrities such as Margot Robbie, Kourtney Kardashian, Elle Macpherson, and Ellie Goulding all use Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation (£45) to achieve a blurred, perfected finish that actually works to treat skin at the same time, minimising the risk of any breakouts. Yes, you read that right. A heavy-duty, full-coverage foundation that won’t break you out exists. Formulated as a post-procedure, breathable foundation, Oxygenetix uses Ceravitae Complex to increase the skin’s oxygen uptake and heal any damage. So what else makes it a celeb favourite besides the fact it won’t break you out? Well, frankly, it really lasts. Because it’s a totally oil-free formula, your base won’t transfer anywhere near as severely as other foundations might. I can really vouch f...
Leaked! Production 2022 Nissan Z Spills the Tea in Patent Images
Thanks to a set of patent images that were found lurking around an Australian patent site, we now have a pretty good idea of what the production car will look like. Design number 202015053, as it’s referred to on the site, is most definitely the saleable version of the car we expect Nissan to sell as the 2022 400Z. For lovers of retro-modern design, the news is good. Even though it very closely resembles the Z Proto, there are key indicators that this is the production version of the car. The radar sensor for systems such as adaptive cruise control (something the Z Proto didn’t have) is clearly visible in the lower part of the front intake. Additionally, the headlights are shaped slightly differently, there are emergency keyholes in the doors and in the rear liftgate in the eve...
Muscle Car City of Ruins: Rick Treworgy’s Classic GM Collection Heads to Auction
What’s better than being the mayor of Flavortown? How about being the proprietor of a larger city. Move over Guy Fieri, because Rick Treworgy lords over the land that is Muscle Car City. Or at least he will until Muscle Car City closes its doors for good on January 17, 2021. See all 194 photos You see, Muscle Car City is a municipality in name only. In actuality, it’s a museum that contains Treworgy’s massive car collection. We’re talking hundreds of cars. Enough to fill up almost an entire Walmart. Literally. Before it became a haven for Treworgy’s collector cars, Muscle Car City was an actual Walmart in Punta Gorda, Florida. The building will return to its roots as primarily a place of commerce from January 22-23, when Mecum begins auctioning off the a...
Tiësto Partners With Peloton for New Artist Series
The beginning of a new year is always an exciting time. For many it’s a chance to start fresh and refocus on goals, especially in the health and wellness departments. One company who has been flourishing at helping people reach their resolutions—especially during the global lockdown period—is Peloton. For their latest artist series, they’ve partnered with the legendary Tiësto to deliver the ultimate pump-up mix for your at-home workouts. Peloton is known for delivering tough yet fun classes with a wide variety of music genres to pick from. Now, with Tiësto curating the playlists, you can get your sweat on while soundtracked by one of dance music’s living legends. Peloton members now have access to four different workouts featuring his music, including a 30-minute ru...
This Microtrend Will Make All of Your 2021 Outfits Look So Much Cooler
Over the last few years, there’s one print trend I’ve remained entirely faithful to, almost to the point of obsession. I’m talking about gingham. I have more gingham dresses than I can count, and even my favourite bikini (oh, how I miss thee) features the wholesome cottagecore print. However, I consider it to predominately be a warm-weather print, best suited to breezy fabrications and billowing silhouettes, which means that gingham is absent from my outfit rotation right now. Ordinarily, this would make me sad and leave me pining for the lighter days of spring, but this year, there’s a fresh microtrend that loans itself better to the winter months and that has me completely distracted. I’m talking about checkerboard prints—no, they’re not...
