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I’m a Vintage Fanatic—Here Are My 9 Best Finds
It’s no secret that I’m a self-confessed vintage-fashion fiend. Give me a sunny Saturday afternoon, a takeaway coffee, and a high street dotted with charity shops, and I’ll happily wile away the hours rummaging through those densely packed rails. Well, when we’re not in lockdown anyway. It’s all about the thrill of the chase and the unique buzz that comes from spotting something special which is laden with its own unique history. If I’m honest, when I first started out second-hand hunting as a teenager, my main motivations were budget and creativity. It’s only been in the last few years that I’ve come to appreciate the environmental benefits of buying vintage (not that I needed more reaso...
Forget Skinny Jeans—Baggy Jeans Are Destined to Take Over in 2021
You’d be forgiven for thinking that most people have given their jeans a break this year and favoured leggings and jogging bottoms. However, denim is a category that has been rising in demand this year, and MatchesFashion saw a 50% growth in jeans sales in 2020. Denim has been heavily featured in the spring/summer 2021 collections, and the key shift we saw was a move from slimmer silhouettes to a more relaxed, slouchy fit. It’s the shape and comfort of your jogging bottoms but using classic washes and more distressed denim. Victoria Beckham added jeans to her main collection for the first time and said to The Guardian, “I lived in vintage jeans all the way through lockdown. Although, I will have you know that I never once turned to an elasticated waist, exce...
From Emily in Paris to Normal People: 2020’s Biggest TV Fashion Moments
If I had to hazard a guess, I’d say that many of us spent much more time in front of the television this year than we ever have before. In a year like no other, where restrictions were in place limiting interactions, work commutes became virtually obsolete and even leaving the house was largely discouraged, our living rooms became safe havens and our TVs filled the social calendar. Luckily, there was many an option when it came to quality TV and often a weeknight marathon would result in more than just entertainment. It would also leave us feeling sartorially inspired. From Zoë Kravtiz’s incredibly cool character in High Fidelity to the glitz and glamour of the costumes on Netflix’s Hollywood, these shows transported us to worlds i...
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E First Drive Review: Detroit Strikes Back
Ford Mustang Mach-E Full Overview My first Ford Mustang had a 4.6-liter V-8, five-speed manual, and rear-wheel drive. My next one might have two electric motors, a one-speed, and all-wheel drive. The new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is an all-electric, four-door, battery-powered SUV that’ll eventually have up to 480 hp and 634 lb-ft of torque. More than that, the new Mustang Mach-E is going to force the world to rethink just what it considers a Mustang. Is it a two-door performance coupe or convertible powered by internal combustion? Or is it a four-door performance SUV with the potential to beat the Tesla Model Y at its own game? ¿Por qué no los dos? I’d argue it doesn’t really matter. What does is that the 2021 Mustang Mach-E is quite good and pays appropriate homage to its...
WATCH: Chevy Teases 2022 Bolt EUV’s Trick Turn Signal
The EUV is a new nameplate—EUV is short for “Electric Utility Vehicle”—and expands Chevy’s EV reach to a second Bolt-badged model. The EUV is larger and taller than the Bolt hatchback; it is nearly six inches longer than the current Bolt sports approximately three inches more space between its wheel centers (which ought to translate into more interior space). This video marks our first look at the EUV’s signature front lighting, which includes sequential front turn signals. General Motors is not the first automaker to use this tech, but the company notes the EUV is the first Chevy to use such a feature. The Bolt EUV rides on the same BEV2 architecture as the Bolt, which means it does not share GM’s new BEV3 electric vehicle architecture, powered by the co...
I Don’t Wear Minidresses in Winter, But These Outfits Just Changed My Mind
For many of us, the minidress will be one of those fashion items that are firmly within the “summer” category of our wardrobes and are loyally packed away with the bikinis and linen separates every September. Recently, however, I’ve noticed some of Instagram’s most stylish embracing thigh-skimming lengths in the darkest depths of winter. Fashion fantasy? Possibly. But it got me thinking about how I can introduce some hemline variety into my trouser-heavy cold-weather capsule. My one caveat to these Instagram outfits is that they’re mostly staged and not necessarily built for a long day out in 5° weather, so it’s best to take them with a pinch of salt. However, whenever I’ve spotted a stylish minidress lo...
2021 Mercedes E-Class the Latest Benz to Lose Its Hood Ornament
Hood ornaments are dying. They have been for a long time, due to both safety concerns and automotive fashion trends. Jaguar laid down its leaper years ago, Lincoln’s crosshair thing was shot down years back, and Cadillac’s ornate wreath crest fell off its vehicles’ hoods and into the grille decades ago (then lost its wreath!). Mercedes-Benz remains one of the few bastions in the automotive space for the seemingly quaint marker, alongside Bentley and Rolls-Royce. But the majestic, hood-mounted three-pointed star is facing down a similar fate, at least here in the U.S. The ’21 E-Class represents a remarkable mid-cycle update of an existing car, with Mercedes having improved and made over the luxury sedan, coupe, and wagon so deftly the E earned our MotorTrend Car...
Simply Stunning: Driving Five of Porsche’s Most Iconic GT Cars
Porsche 911 Full Overview Porsche brought five über-special 911 GT cars out to its Experience Center track in Los Angeles and let our own Jonny Lieberman lap them, around two dozen times each. These cars aren’t just some of the best Porsche 911s ever made, no, this quintet represents perhaps five of the best sports cars the world has ever seen. One of them might even be better than that. Was this the greatest morning of Lieberman’s life? Yes, only because his son was born at night. So, read on for his impressions of these epic Porsche GT cars—and which ones are best. 996-Generation Porsche GT3 RS See all 69 photos What Is It and Why Is It Special? A homologated street version of the 2003 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR race car. Lighter than a regular GT3, as a result of carbon-fiber bits ...
I Love Every Single Dress This Brand Creates
I’ve never met a Ganni dress I didn’t like. Despite being launched in 2009, it wasn’t until 2016 that Ganni became ubiquitous among the fashion crowd thanks to Creative Director Ditte Reffstrup’s ability to showcase a new, more modern Scandi style. For years now, fashion girls have been hooked on the pieces that are directional but not too out there, the Who What Wear team included. Initially, when the label caught the eye of the industry, you couldn’t move for the Cherry Bomb and Space Cowboy tees seen on every other street styler. Then came the ballon-sleeve jumpers in bright colours that remain popular today. 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 ba...
You Can Park These Bugatti Speakers in Your Living Room
The Bugatti Royale returns, but this time, it’s not as a car. Instead, the French automaker pins the name to a new home audio system it’s created in conjunction with Tidal, the lossless audio—and high-definition video—streaming service. Like the Bugatti Type 41 Royale of the late 1920s, the Royale home audio system features imposing proportions and art-deco design. Each of these grand gadgets houses four subwoofers, a three-way front speaker with a midrange driver, and a diamond-diaphragm tweeter—the latter of which Bugatti also includes in its four-wheeled machines. A matching music controller completes the kit. While the Royale’s technology may impress audiophiles (or possibly leave them wanting—we’ll leave that to the expert audiophiles to determine), the s...
Watch Porsche’s Taycan Turbo S Take the EV Lap Record at Road Atlanta
The timed lap was done in early November and was certified by the data-logging mavens at Vbox. The Taycan Turbo S that Keen piloted came wearing Pirelli P Zero NFO Elect tires straight from the factory—some stickier rubber no doubt would have shaved a second (perhaps even more) off of the record time. Turbo S models also come with all the go-fast goodies you can get for the Taycan, including carbon ceramic brakes, active anti-roll bars, and rear wheel steering. For a little context, Keen’s 1 minute, 33.88 second lap was 3.7 seconds slower than MotorTrend hot shoe Randy Pobst managed in the much lighter, much more hardcore, and much more track-ready C7 Corvette Z06. Even though three seconds is a long time in the world of racing, the fact that an EV even got close to that time is...
Yes, You Can Wear Your Leggings With Fancy Clothes—Here’s How
If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I love to dance. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean I’m actually any good at it, but somehow my inhibitions melt away and are swiftly replaced with what I can only describe as instinct as I sashay, spin and side-step my way into the early hours. I’ve danced in seedy bars. I’ve even danced on bars (don’t be fooled—it looked nothing like Coyote Ugly). One time, I even danced at an industry party with Alexa Chung, who seemed to be in awe of my rhythm (or perhaps, my lack thereof). It’s not clear, as we didn’t speak afterwards. The point of my story is that I’ve danced enough to know that wearing constricting clothes only hinders my movement. And although nights out might ...
