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4 Ways To Wear a Classic Breton Top
As fun as it is to experiment with new and innovative styles and silhouettes, sometimes the best outfits are built-upon those wardrobe classics that never really age. The Breton top has to be one of the most iconic pieces in the timeless style stakes, with its historical roots that date back to the early 20th century when Coco Chanel co-opted the striped marinière for her own use. Fast forward a century at the Breton still holds a special place in the fashion-lovers’ wardrobe, and has retained its distinctive Parisian appeal. But, as with all fashion classics, the joy comes from mixing-up your styling, experimenting with different pairings, and offering the item of clothing a contemporary kick. For the Breton top, this might mea...
13 Doable Nail-Art Ideas Perfect for Short Nails
It’s no secret that long, healthy nails are a feat that sits atop many beauty wishlists. We’re always on the hunt for the best nail-growth products and expert practices for achieving extended talons, but that doesn’t mean we don’t love a good short-nail moment from time to time. After all, there are few things more liberating than the carefree attitude that comes along with freshly chopped nails. Opening tin cans and picking up coins are just a couple of simple pleasures that become infinitely easier. Though keeping your claws cropped means having a little less real estate to use for nail art, there are still tons of short-nail designs that will satisfy even the most adventurous nail aficionados. Ahead, we’ve rounded up 13 decorat...
We Tried On 6 Pairs of High-Street Boots So You Don’t Have To
Boots season is finally here, huzzah! Bring on the lace-ups and the combats, the Chelseas and the knee-highs, because nothing quite stands up to the cosy appeal of foot-cocooning leather. Unlike a boxfresh sneaker or a flimsy ballet pump, a good boot will withstand whatever the great British winter throws at us and look good along the way. It will work with both dresses and denim, skirts and suits, so you know you’ll get excellent cost-per-wear. It’s sure to be a go-to staple over the next 6 months. We understand that it might be trickier to shop for boots this season, with social distancing measures and shop closures, so we decided to put a few styles from our favourite high street brands through their paces (literally). From Whist...
These Oversized Shirts Are the Ultimate Autumnal Staple
Long before we even knew the word ‘covid’, we were repeating the phrase “unprecedented times”, and our wardrobes turned into a Groundhog day of comfy-but-smart pieces, fashion was already looking towards a more classic, pared-back approach. Our spring/summer 2020 report revealed that one of the most in-demand pieces for that season was a blue The Row shirt. Then the autumn/winter 2020 runways confirmed it: this season is about the pieces you’ll be wearing forever and not just for a few months. In our trend report for this season, Elizabeth von der Goltz, global buying director at Net-a-Porter said that customers will be making more considered purchases with sustainability in min and that “our wardrobes will be more hardworking than ev...
30 Items From Arket, & Other Stories and COS That Stopped Me in My Tracks
When it comes to autumn winter dressing there are three high street brands in particular that always excel during this season. Unsurprisingly, given cold-weather dressing is a Scandi area of expertise, they all are part of the H&M group. Arket, COS and & Other Stories have strong autumn collections this year, and I’ve been impressed by everything from the knitwear to the coats to the boots. They are all go-tos for bread-and-butter winter staples, such as classic leather Chelsea boots, blazers and belted coats. These brands will reference and nod to trends, but only with subtle detailing, ensuring that nothing will date quickly. This autumn the trends they are tapping into include quilting, leather separates, chunky boots, knitted vests and fringe detailing. Of cour...
Wellies Have Been Given a High Fashion Makeover
Kate Moss made Wellington boots a ‘fashion’ item when she wore Hunters with her micro shorts to Glastonbury—they were a key part of her festival look, but also still served a practical purpose as she wore them to wade through thick mud. This year however wellies are being worn outside of the countryside, as several designers such as Prada and Loewe are backing rubber boots as an alternative to a leather Chelsea boot. This is the next stage in the chunky boot trend which has been gaining momentum over the past few seasons. Miuccia Prada showed wellies in soft pastel shades, such as pink and baby blue, with thick track soles, while Bottega Veneta created a more fitted Wellington boot in neon green and fluoro pink named the ‘puddle boot.’ Brands like Ganni and Loewe ha...
Jon Ikeda Is Committed to Acura’s High-Performance Ambitions
Jon Ikeda spent most of his career as a designer before becoming Acura‘s general manager in 2015 and brand officer in 2019. He is working to rebuild the premium performance brand, bringing back its heritage and injecting excitement while further differentiating Acura from the Honda brand. We chatted with him about the plans for the Acura brand in general as he prepared to launch the 2021 Acura TLX. MT: When did you start this latest relaunch of the brand? JI: Maybe 2015. That’s when the NSX came online. And that’s when we were completely reorienting ourselves back to “precision crafted performance,” our heritage. If we’re going to be a performance brand, we needed to have the supercar as the halo…I’m not going to lie to you, we did wander arou...
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S vs. Maserati Levante Trofeo: Boom Sticks
It’s no secret: Coupe and sedan sales are in decline, and sport utilities are keeping many automakers in the black. That doesn’t mean fun died. More SUVs are available with previously unheard of amounts of power, transmissions with multiple shift programs, and increasingly clever AWD systems. Intelligent and active suspensions enable physics-defying cornering poise and precision, plus ever-improving tire technology that makes it all work for the intended purpose: a sport utility—emphasis on sport—that’s fun to drive. These two examples, however, go beyond mere sport. With zero-to-60 mph acceleration in under four seconds, they’ll embarrass muscle cars and purebred sports cars alike. These are Super SUVs. In this Super SUV shootout, we pitted the visually stunning 20...
This Is the Beauty Advent Calendar Every Editor Wants to Get Their Hands On
Now, when it comes to beauty advent calendars, you fall into one of two camps—either you prefer to keep the contents of each drawer a complete surprise, or you insist on knowing exactly what to expect to find inside before you buy. Should you identify with the latter, you’ll be pleased to hear we’ve procured the full list below. A word of caution, however; once you see exactly what the £215 Liberty beauty advent calendar will get you, you’ll struggle to find an excuse not to treat yourself (or a very lucky someone) to it. – Diptyque Baies Mini Scented Candle 70g (Full Size)– Venn Age-reversing All In One Concentrate 20ml– Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 50ml– Malin+Goetz Meadowfoam Balm 30ml – Noble Isle Fireside Body Lotion 50ml & Fireside Sho...
Chanel Bags 101: All You Need to Know About the Iconic Accessory
There are few brands that rival Chanel when it comes to buying an investment handbag. The classic flap bags are not just a timeless wardrobe staple, they also increase in value over time. However, once you’ve made the decision to buy it how do you know which one is for you? From the high price tag to the sheer number of Chanel bags available, the decision can be daunting enough to make even Choupette’s hairs stand on end. And as the French fashion house brings out new iterations of the classics, as well as exciting one-off pieces, it just makes us want to own one even more. Of course, most would probably say they’d like to buy the classic Chanel 2.55 flap bag. The iconic piece was first created by Coco Chanel herself when she got fed up of carrying her bag in her arms. To fr...
The Under-£100 High-Street Buys That’ll Brighten Up Your October
Here at Who What Wear UK, we firmly believe that you don’t need to part with serious cash to get your hands on that perfect mood-lifting look, and with the high street offering up plenty of winning spring buys right now (thank you, Arket, Mango, H&M et al), giving your wardrobe a refresh just got a little bit easier. Add to this the fact that the high street is longer reserved for transient trends (and instead, developing its offering of time-tested staples) and you’ve got yourself a winning combo. Case in point: On our wish lists this month is everything from H&M’s chic chunky knit and Arket’s knitted vest to COS’ knitted dress and ASOS’ combat boots. ...
Tons of New Products Landed On My Desk This Month, But These Were the Best
There’s no doubt that the very best part of being a beauty editor is getting all of the latest beauty product sent to your front door for you try. From bronzers and eye shadows to super-serums and cleansers, virtually no new launch goes untested. But with some many new launches every single day, each with claims as ground-breaking as the next, how is anyone actually supposed to know what’s any good? Well my friends, that’s exactly what I’m here for. I put my face, body and hair through it all so that I can report back to let you know which of this month’s beauty launches are actually worth having on your radar. And, the last month has been a big one for beauty launches. After the majority of spring/summer launches were put on hold, this month saw a huge backlog in launches....
