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This Is 2020’s Take on the Body-Con Dress
If you lived through the noughties, there is probably a very specific image which comes to mind anytime anyone utters the word “body-con.” It’s likely the depiction of Paris Hilton or a young Kim Kardashian dressed to the nines in sky-high heels, smokey-eye makeup, and a figure-hugging bandage minidress. As iconic as those styles may be, some 20 years later, the concept of body-con has been reimagined, refreshed, and given an entirely new meaning. As seen on the runways of Jacquemus, Bottega Veneta, Proenza Schouler, and more, 2020’s take on body-con is less about restrictive materials and more about flattering, soft, and comfortable fabrics. “Today’s version of body-con is more elegant,” explains Elizabeth von der Goltz, global buyi...
The Ghia Clan Was a Weird and Wonderful Take on the Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon doesn’t get the respect it deserves. There wouldn’t be a Ford Mustang at all without the Falcon donating its underpinnings. A small, honest car with an economy mindset; it amazed Ford brass by selling like hotcakes after launch. It even, in a roundabout way, formed the foundation for a long-running Australian muscle car scene. But the first-generation Falcon wagon simply wasn’t that exciting. Blame the fact it was powered by a pair of miserly (and rather miserable) inline-sixes and held back by frumpy styling. That is until Carrozzeria Ghia of Turin got their hands on the Blue Oval’s bird. See all 37 photos Yes, the wild-looking fastback you’re looking at is actually Falcon-based. Ghia had originally played with a similar idea on a Fi...
These Classic Off-Roading Photos Will Make You Want to Hit the Trails
Ever since humans figured out how to ditch the horse, we’ve pointed our horseless carriages—or Jeeps, trucks, bikes, trikes, whatever—at the most impassible, inhospitable, and downright unforgiving terrain we can stub a toe on. Back in the first half of the 20th century, a lot of four-wheeling’ wasn’t done out of recreation, but out of necessity, considering the world wasn’t nearly as paved as it is now. Since then, we’ve turned the idea of tackling the unknown into an international sport, a leisurely pastime, and an integral part of the world of motoring enthusiasts. That’s why we dredged up some choice images of old 4x4s, trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, and buggies getting dirty in the rocks, mud, and sand—all before the advent of the digital camera. We pick...
These Feel-Good Autumn Knits Will Instantly Elevate Any Outfit
Rule number 1 of dressing for the English winter? Never underestimate the outfit-transforming powers of a statement knit. It’s a tenet that is sure to become increasingly relevant as we enter our first autumn with the backdrop of social distancing and jumpers start to become a key source of creativity (especially if Zoom has anything to do with it). While in previous years coats were the hero item of the colder months, it feels as though the limitations on outdoor events and commuting will mean that it’s what lies beneath that gets all the attention. 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. Get to meet Beautiful peo...
5 Ankle Boots All Our Fashion Friends Are Wearing In 2020
In the Northern Hemisphere, autumn officially starts on the 22nd of September, but we’ve been wearing boots since the end August if we’re being totally honest. And we’ve got many months of boot-wearing ahead of us—I wager six month’s worth of solid stomping time. The biggest of all of the boots is undeniably the ankle boot—it is the easiest style to wear with everything in your wardrobe. Great with jeans, dresses and skirts, it is usually the one item in your wardrobe you can guarantee you’ll get a lot of wear out of during the colder months. Which is why deciding on which one you want to invest in is important. How do you know which boot will have longevity in terms of your own personal style as well as ticking the on-trend box? This is where we come in. As we ...
In Photos: Cruisin’ the Coast Is Muscle Car Nirvana
Like all of us here at MotorTrend, you’re probably bummed that much of the summer’s car activities have been canceled. It seems like every day we hear about more events being canceled, but one event we’ve been watching very carefully is the 24th Annual Cruisin’ the Coast event, held each year on the Redneck Riviera—that’s the south coast of Mississippi for the uninitiated. According to the folks at Cruisin’ the Coast, this year’s 2020 event is still on for October 4-11, and if you feel like firing up your hot rod and coming down to join the party, registration will be on location. Early bird registration closed August 15, and it costs just $90 for the whole shebang, including a chance to win Cruisin’ the Coast’s customized 1932 For...
The Classic Off-Road SUV Comparison Test: Battle of the Jeep Alternatives
Peel away the decades of evolution that have softened the modern SUV—independent suspension, leather-trimmed heated seats, rear-seat entertainment systems, power-adjustable pedals—and what do you have left? Heritage from the golden age of off-roading. The term “sport utility vehicle” didn’t exist back then. People were just realizing that vehicles designed for emergency crews and farmers also made for exciting off-road adventuring. The vehicles became so popular that sales increased by 700 percent between1961 and 1971, growing 31 percent every year in that period. SUVs soon replaced muscle cars as the hot niche. See all 27 photos These machines were simple and honest. Options were geared toward the working man: snowplows, winches, multiple body styles, a rear ...
This Is 2020’s Take On The Bodycon Dress
If you lived through the noughties, there is probably a very specific image in your head which comes to mind anytime anyone utters the word “bodycon.” It’s likely the depiction of Paris Hilton or a young Kim Kardashian dressed to the nines in sky-high heels and smoky-eyed makeup, wearing a figure-hugging bandage mini dress. As iconic as those styles may be, some twenty years later, the concept of bodycon has been reimagined, refreshed and given an entirely new meaning. As seen on the runways of Jacquemus, Bottega Veneta, Proenza Schouler and more, 2020’s take on bodycon is far less about restrictive materials and far more about flattering the figure in soft, comfortable fabrics. “Today’s version of bodycon is more elegant,” explained ...
7 Women Break Down Their Gorgeous Natural-Makeup Looks
Is it just us, or is applying heavy makeup the last thing you want to do at the moment? Not only it time-consuming, but it seems wasteful to use up our makeup reserves when we’re not venturing out as much as we normally would be. But what if you want to look like you’re wearing barely any makeup, but still want the comfort of some key products? We’ve been looking for ways to achieve a put-together makeup look with an effortless feel to it—and that requires just a few standout products. So who better to ask than some of the people who sport gorgeous and glowy natural-makeup looks every single day? We have reached out to some of our favourite beauty influencers to find out which products they use to create their natural-makeup looks. From dewy skin and b...
Paula Sutton on Her Country Style and Becoming a Fashion Influencer In her 50s
Do you buy a lot of vintage clothing or mainly secondhand interiors? ‘I have a few trophy pieces, like a Dior jacket, that I have as a beautiful piece of art almost, and I buy vintage tweed jackets and waistcoats. My autumn winter clothes tend to be more vintage, as I wear mens clothes in winter and a lot of vintage tailoring.’ Where do you shop the most? ‘I have found so many brands from being on Instagram, and I’m finding lots of little niche slow fashion brands, like Cabbages and Roses, Son de Flor and Little Women Atelier. I still have fun shopping, but I know myself very well now so it’s very rare that I will send anything back. I don’t buy lots, and when I buy things, I know exactly what I like. I don’t want to wear a new dress every time I take a photogra...
Stephanie Yeboah on How to Dress For Yourself and No One Else
Stephanie Yeboah has always loved fashion. When she was young she’d watch runway shows on TV, loving the creativity, drama and the couture. She’d even tear out images from fashion magazines her older cousin had bought to create her own fashion paradise on her bedroom wall. But, it took a long time for Yeboah to find clothing that actually gave her the opportunity to express herself in the way that she wanted. Yeboah is plus size and, until relatively recently, many fashion brands assumed that women who are larger than a size 16 only wanted, in her words, “butterfly prints, smock dresses and empire lines”. Yeboah says she felt bound by those fashions, relegated to wearing items that really weren’t her style. Then her mum introduced her to ASOS Curve—the day she...
The Vintage Pieces That Will Be in Demand for Autumn/Winter 2020
As a second-hand shopper, I spend a disproportionate amount of time thinking about one question: When does something actually become vintage? I don’t think there’s an exact equation to it, but it has been fascinating watching the trends I grew up with in the ‘90s start to be repurposed and embraced by Gen Z. (Welcome back, chokers, chain belts and tank tops.) Perhaps there is a cyclical waiting period that sees fashion trends loop back around and finally become cool again after 15 or 20 years. It’s a mystery. 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. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by...
