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I Know Trainers, and These Trends Are Coming In Strong for 2021
Call me nerdy, but I love a good graph. If you’re similarly inclined, then allow me to direct you to this Google Trends graph that demonstrates just how popular trainers suddenly became back in March. I probably don’t need to refresh your memory, but this was the month when the UK went into lockdown and all we could do for weeks on end was leave the house once a day for a bit of exercise. Most took up walking, and some did the couch to 5k, but plenty needed new trainers, with sales booming over that period. Of course, to anyone who loves fashion, sneakers have been a cornerstone of our wardrobes for some time and not just something to wear with leggings and a sports bra. The Phoebe Philo effect means that white sneakers remain a staple for most of us, as they work ...
2021 Genesis G80 Pros and Cons Review: Awesome Yet Disappointing
Genesis G80 Full Overview Pro Great back seat Luxe features without the price Cool interior details Con Engine refinement issues Subpar ride/handling Quicker/more efficient competition We really wanted to love the 2021 Genesis G80, but the midsize luxury sedan segment requires a delicate touch the redesigned model just doesn’t deliver. Genesis has nailed certain aspects while leaving us cold in others. The most basic compliment we can pay the G80 is thanking Genesis for continuing to offer a sedan in this price range. While Genesis was putting final touches on the 2021 G80, the Acura RLX, Lexus GS, and Lincoln Continental were discontinued, leaving the luxury sedan world three cars the poorer. You don’t get a prize just for showing up, though. Genesis attempts to earn its place...
BMW’s Latest Electric Vehicle Flies…Literally!
Peter Salzmann is an Austrian daredevil. As a base jumper, he takes his life into his own hands on a regular basis, but apparently, the rush of falling from a helicopter and soaring downward through clouds and beautiful landscapes wasn’t cutting it anymore. Salzmann wanted a way to prolong his jumps. In essence, he wanted to fly. That’s where BMW came in. Salzmann worked with BMW’s i division to create a set of impellers for his wingsuit. The theory was that if the impellers create enough thrust, they would allow him to prolong his jumps. Think of Salzmann as sort of a human kite. It took three years for the electrified wingsuit to go from concept to completion. During that time, the suit was tested in a number of wind tunnels specifically designed to work out t...
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door Takes Title of Quickest Executive Car Around the Nürburgring (Again)
The 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S‘s reign as the fastest executive car around the Nürburgring is over, as Mercedes-AMG reclaims the crown with its 2021 GT 63 S 4-Door. While the three-pointed star’s slinky sedan continues to rely on the same 630-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 as before, the top-of-the-line trim benefits from a handful of chassis and suspension tweaks for the new model year, the combination of which helped the mighty Mercedes achieve a lap time of seven minutes and 27.8 seconds around the nearly 13-mile long track. That’s approximately two seconds quicker than the time logged by the 620-hp Panamera Turbo S, which knocked the GT 63 S 4-Door from the podium position earlier in the year. See all 7 photos In order to achieve this time, the GT 63 S 4-D...
We Plan on Wearing This Throw-On Dress Trend for the Next 6 Months
Our love of dresses is well documented. From the frocks that flatter every shape to the high street’s hottest styles, we probably dedicate more article space to them than anything else. Why? Because they make life (read: getting ready in the morning) so much easier—just pop one on and go. However, now that the new season is officially upon us, the floaty dresses we’ve been sporting for the last few months are no match for the plummeting temperatures. Which is why we’re turning our attention to jumper dresses. Once upon a time, they were shapeless and scruffy-looking, but autumn/winter 2020 has seen the off-duty staple receive a serious gloss-over. So it’s not a case of should we be wearing them, but how should we be wearing them now? From t...
I Just Tried the £5 Cult Concealer Everyone Is Talking About—This Is My Verdict
What I Didn’t Like: I’ll admit I was completely overwhelmed trying to find the colour to match my complexion, as it’s difficult trying to colour match online. After much deliberation, I ended up opting for shade C3, and I still don’t think I got it right. Naturally, this a problem that’s currently being faced by many beauty brands, as there are significantly fewer opportunities for potential customers to get hands-on with the product via in-store testers, something I consider critical when looking for new base products. Had we been living in “normal” times right now, I’d have preferred to make my way to either Superdrug or Boots, both of which are Revolution stockists, to see the colour spectrum first-hand. I would then handil...
2021 BMW 4 Series Pros and Cons Review: Lovely to Drive, Awful to Look At
BMW 4-Series Full Overview Pro Great engine Great handling Great ride Con That face Same old interior Gesture control There is a well-traveled rumor that the 2021 BMW 4 Series exterior design team has been reassigned to styling door handles and seat belt mountings for the rest of their careers. OK, maybe that’s fake news. But it does prove that Germans have a sense of humor. Regardless, buying a BMW 4 Series for its dynamic thrills is going to result in people asking you lots of questions, starting not with, “How does it drive?” but rather, “When was your last eye exam?” Which is a shame, because the BMW M440i xDrive coupe is a blast. See all 23 photos But first, we must discuss design. BMW’s signature kidney grilles are suffering from hydronephrosis. Ma...
2021 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition Celebrates an Icon
The Ram Power Wagon is the original four-by pickup, descended from the WC-series trucks that helped the United States military in World War II. As was the case with the Jeep CJ, these trucks‘ war-proven hardware adapted well to rugged civilian use. The Power Wagons were built to do work, and they did, no matter the terrain or conditions. Ram’s 75th Anniversary Edition is a tribute to the original, with plenty of aesthetic callouts and special badging to set it apart. See all 14 photos The 2021 Ram 2500 Power Wagon 75th Anniversary Edition‘s hardware is essentially the same as any other, but that’s no dig. The broader Ram HD range was our 2020 Truck of the Year, and the prior-generation, off-road-oriented 2500 Power Wagon earned a place in our hearts after a yea...
Trust Monikh: the Cosy Items I’m Loving This November
There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but only a handful who we religiously stalk in order to virtually steal the clothes off their backs. Our primary target is Monikh—the London-based styling and shopping guru who seeks out the very coolest buys from every corner of the retail world. From her inspiring tips on re-wearing her well-chosen investment items to hunting down the coolest high-street pieces, her Instagram feed @monikh and website are a veritable hotbed of things you’re going to want to purchase immediately (and will never regret). Each month, Monikh will share her new picks exclusively for you… With the second lockdown in full swing, this month’s capsule wardrobe is full of feel-good items to make those working from home moments as comfortable ...
The Zara Items Our Editors Are Adding to Basket This Winter
We all know that feeling of information overload which can sometimes confront us when shopping online, and if you’re anything like us, our lockdown brains are craving less rather than more right now. Well, that’s where we come in. Zara’s new-in section is a classic case of “so many gems, so little time,” so we decided to harness the collective shopping experience of our editors to give you an edit of the best bits to buy now. Each editor has their own unique aesthetic, so we encourage you to scroll on down and discover the eight-piece edit that speaks to you. From Emma Spedding’s luxe neutrals to Hannah Almassi’s penchant for a midi dress, there’s something for everyone. Of course, there are some recurring themes here...
Wedding Guest Outfit Ideas for 2021 and Beyond
I’m no Mystic Meg, but I’ve always prided myself in never being surprised by any of the trends we end up wearing. Part of my job is understanding how we’ll dress in the weeks, months, and years to come. But dear reader, 2020 is no ordinary year, and 2021 is likely to be much of the same. We didn’t know, for example, at the start of the year that our top priorities for fashion would be face masks, knitwear, and leggings. So forgive me when I say it’s a little difficult to predict wedding guest outfit trends for 2021. Usually when analysing what people will want to wear for big events such as weddings, we look to the runways, street style trends, and, most recently, Instagram. However, with a reduced amount of designers showcasing their latest co...
8 Times White Outfits Made a Political Statement, Including VP-Elect Harris
On Saturday, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris joined a long list of women to use fashion as a political statement. In her victory speech after becoming America’s first-ever female VP, she wore a head-to-toe white outfit that included a pantsuit by Carolina Herrera, a silk pussy-bow blouse by Tory Burch, and her signature pearl jewellery. (No, the fact that these are female-founded brands is probably not coincidental.) White has long been associated with the women’s suffrage movement that began in the 1840s and aimed to grant women the right to vote (which didn’t happen until 1920). Women would wear white dresses with white sashes in suffrage parades. White symbolized purity and they also wore purple to signify loyalty and gold to represent hope...
