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Steve Aoki’s Original Funko Pop is Now Available for Pre-Order
Since the first Pop! figures debuted in 2010, Funko‘s licensed collectible brand has grown into a behemoth, entrenched in pop culture as a nostalgia machine. The brand has come a long way since it first dropped its Batman, Batgirl, and Green Lantern items, branching out into all mediums of entertainment, including music. Superstar DJ, electronic music producer, and cake-hurler Steve Aoki is the latest high-profile musician to be Pop-ified by the iconic brand. Like one of his signature cakes, his likeness has been baked and congealed, reimagined into a miniature shirtless version of himself who is ready to pelt someone with a Dim Mak-branded confection. Funko has now made Aoki’s original Pop! figure available for pre-order. Check out Aoki’s announcement...
How To Take Last Year’s Biggest Trends into 2021
Whenever I invest in a seasonal trend, I do my best to ensure it aligns with my personal style. But sometimes, I don’t think twice before I find myself wearing some things obviously influenced by scrolling Instagram. It happens, and most of the time I feel great (I’m still as in love with my pearl Shrimps bag as the day I bought it). But sometimes I buy into a trend and I am unsure how to keep it feeling as fresh and exciting as it felt on the day one. That is a skill I have acquired over time. Because, no matter which trend you’ve found yourself drawn to this year—be it chunky boots or an it colour, statement knits, a cult bag or anything by Ganni—you’ve likely worn it to death are looking for fresh ways to restyle your outfits. Keep scrol...
5 Pieces Worth Owning If You’re Going to Wear Leggings in 2021
If you’ve been living in leggings this year and plan on incorporating the stretchy pants into your rotation in 2021, what’s coming your way will be of utmost interest. That’s right. We’re here to share with you a range of styling ideas with leggings. Specifically, we’re focusing on the pieces that look especially chic with leggings right now. Of course, you can pair a smattering of items with leggings, but it’s this edit that can make the staple feel particularly elevated and forward. We’re talking about everything from cosy knitwear silhouettes to strong tailoring options. With all that in mind, keep scrolling to check out a bit of visual inspiration showcasing the pieces that could be worth owning if you’re going to wear leggings next year. There’s also shopping picks sprinkled...
I Just Worked Out the 16 Pieces That Are the Key to Stacey Dooley’s Style
She might be known for her dance moves, but it’s Stacey Dooley’s wardrobe that’s kept us transfixed since she was thrust into the Strictly Come Dancing spotlight. We’ve fallen for her minimalist approach to fashion, which sees plenty of expensive-looking camel tones alongside utilitarian denim, classic monochrome and a good dose of chunky gold jewellery. A recent outfit pretty much summed up everything we love about her style: She threw a black oversized knit over blue jeans and accessorized with a pair of black Gucci loafers. The look was seemingly simple yet so chic. It’s clear that she knows what works for her and sticks to that formula (aka she’s got her capsule wardrobe down to a T). You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates...
The Over-40 Women We Follow Religiously on Instagram
It goes without saying that the quest for great style doesn’t end when you move into your 40s. Mature fashion influencers, in general, tend to know their style inside-out. They’re not wearing something because it’s now suddenly in; they’re wearing it because it suits them and fits in with their own style and wardrobes. This means one all-important thing that we can learn from: The clothes never wear them. All over Instagram, the over-40 fashion bloggers listed below are making their mark. Sure, you’ll find them in much of our content, but we thought it was high time to spotlight some of our favourite dressers. Not only do they have the most stylish closets going, but they’ve also taught us a thing or two about how to really put t...
I Avoid Shopping on the High Street—Here’s Where I Buy Affordable Clothes
Since breaking up with fast fashion a couple of years ago, I haven’t really looked back. Aside from underwear (I’m working on that part), I pretty much avoid the high street entirely. I really thought I would miss it and, other than the odd temptation from Uniqlo U, it’s been much easier than I thought. The thing I was worried about the most was finding affordable alternatives for my more sustainable lifestyle. Because for years and years, the narrative around fast fashion has been that it is the democratic and more affordable choice. But when I stopped to think about the number of times I’ve had to re-buy something because it had fallen apart, versus the pieces I had bought vintage or saved up for, it didn’t actually feel like I was saving that...
Somehow, Zara, Arket, and H&M’s Interiors Sections Are Even Better in 2021
H&M continues to champion the neutral palette that worked so well for it last year, only this time around the brand has become more experimental with textures. Rattan, marble, velvet, and cotton come together to create a pared-back but cosy ambience in any room. Then there’s Arket, which is serving up its own take on the eclectic interior movement, the minimal Scandi way. You’ll find ceramic plant pots in happy colours, adorable cutlery to make every mealtime special, and a blanket so popular, we see it in the homes of just about every influencer we follow. And finally, while the mid-century vibe is still evident at Zara, the brand is also taking the rustic interiors approach this season, with oversized jugs that double up as vases, rustic stools, and gingham fabrics coveri...
Welcome to Your 2021 Aesthetic—7 Epic Trends I Found For Under £80
It’s a brand new year, which means I’m thinking all about what cool fashion trends are ahead of us. Yep, the pieces from the S/S 21 runways are about to drop but if you want to get an early start wearing them like I do, now is the time to start updating your closet. From the second-skin tops Who What Wear editors can’t stop talking about to the anti-neutral colour that’s about to take over to the ‘90s-inspired jeans I can’t get enough of, there are plenty of cool ways to update your 2021 aesthetic right now. If you’re sticking to a budget you’re in luck because I hunted the internet for the best finds that ring in under £100 but look just as cool as more expensive buys. Ready to try out some of the coolest pieces for the new year? Here, discover 7 affordable fashion trends to we...
These Are The 2021 Trends I’m Trying Secondhand
Like most fashion lovers, come fashion week, I love pouring over the runway images and finding major and micro trends, patterns, and general sartorial themes. For SS21 though, this felt like an especially strange task considering the fact that designers were working during lockdowns, in isolation, and many chose to not show at all or lived streamed their collections to the world through our screens. And yet… there are still trends! Despite everything, designers—like Molly Goddard’s fun-filled collection—found a way to create universes for us to imagine our future-selves getting dressed. So with the spirit of getting dressed again in mind, I will continue to do what I love to do: discover which trends I love and where to try them out secondhand. This is also a favourite ha...
Here It Is! World’s Greatest Drag Race 10
Gone was any option for using those velvet-smooth, 3.0-mile military runways. Thus, our three-year stint at Vandenberg Air Force Base came to a close. But where to go instead? Our original site for WGDR—the decommissioned Marine Corps Air Station El Toro—has become so degraded over time that we didn’t dare to take a field of supercars on it for high-speed runs. And most private airfields within reach of Los Angeles weren’t long enough to handle what has gone from a crazy idea to the expected: a half mile run to determine the ultimate winner. (Note for the uninitiated: It takes a lot of real estate to slow down a two-ton supercar doing 170-plus mph.) Enter an undisclosed test track in the California desert. The generous entity that donated its track has asked to remain anonymous...
2020 Kia Niro First Test: Great if the Toyota Prius Is Just Too Ugly
Kia Niro Full Overview As hybrid powertrains make their way into everything from minivans to supercars, their core mission remains the same: making stops at the gas station—and associated openings of your wallet—fewer and farther between. The Kia Niro is a hybrid built to meet that end. After a year with a 2017 model in our long-term test fleet, we know the Niro well. A 2020 refresh aimed to keep it a viable alternative to hybrid heavy hitters like the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight, and its own platform-mate, the Hyundai Ioniq. How do the Niro’s specs compare to those vehicles? And what else do you need to know about Kia’s dedicated hybrid? How Quick Is the Kia Niro? Combined output from the Niro’s electric motor and 1.6-liter gasoline I-4 measures 139 hp and 195 lb-ft of t...
The 6 Expensive-Looking Colour Combinations You Have to Try
There’s no denying that we love tonal ensembles and that they always look expensive, but that doesn’t mean that more adventurous colours can’t look equally as premium. The tricky part is knowing hues work together and which just don’t. Discovering these Holy Grail colour combinations takes time and lots of trial and error but, if you see it through, you’ll reap the sartorial rewards. Styling different (even unexpected) colours together is the ideal, cost-free way of giving your wardrobe a refresh ahead of the new season. However, should you find yourself too time-poor to do the leg work, fret not, for Instagram’s most iconic dressers have done it all for you. Stepping away from the beige-and-cream palette that largely dominated our wardrobes last y...
