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20 Arket Buys That I’m ‘Adding To Basket’ This Autumn
If there’s one thing I know from surveying the high street over the past few years, it’s that Arket knows its way around an autumn/winter wardrobe. From its inception in 2017 right up to the present day, the brand has delivered timeless, well-made staples that slip seamlessly into the contemporary fashion-lovers’ capsule. It’s a testament to their style consistency that designs haven’t changed much over the years—the first jumper I ever bought from there is still stocked in in-store today and remains a steadfast favourite of mine. Autumn 2020 is just around the corner, and Arket has, of course, scored another touchdown with its latest drop. All the gang are here: Immaculately tailored trousers, crew neck knits, luxe layers and st...
I Taught Myself To Sew, and It’s Totally Changed the Way I See Clothes
For many, it has been a chance to reconnect with their creative side, one that usually struggles to surface in the melee of normal life. “I fell into styling after university and I found it difficult to find time to make anything or do my own alterations,” Explains stylist and Who What Wear contributor Monikh Dale. “I found a seamstress I trusted so would give her all of my purchases, but this year in lockdown I decided to get back to it. Sometimes I might fall in love with an item, but at 5’1, more often than not, I have to take it up to make it work for my frame. I love being able to create and alter something to fit my body, I find it so rewarding.” Brands such as The Fold Line, Merchant & Mills and Wool & The Gang are leading the way in modernising the home sewing market by usi...
Jumpers Are My Thing, and These Are the Ones I’d Recommend Buying
As we’re spending more time indoors and at home this year, many of us are prioritising comfort and ease when getting dressed, and so knitwear in 2020 expands far beyond simple jumpers with everything from trousers to dresses to bras having a wooly makeover. I’m certainly tempted by a lot of these elevated knitwear options, but I spend most of autumn and winter in a uniform wearing a jumper or cardigan with jeans and a blazer, and this year will be no exception. I always like to treat myself to a new knit every autumn, and so I’ve scrolled through dozens of new-in sections to find the jumpers and cardis that I think are worth buying. On the high street, Arket, Marks and Spencer and & Other Stories are my all-time favourite brands for jumpe...
5 Autumn Boot Trends That Will Last Well Into 2021 (and Beyond)
Boot weather is almost upon us, and while the closet staple might seem like your humble, everyday item, any footwear enthusiast will know, each season there’s always a plethora of new and unique styles to choose from. Whether you’re in the market for a flat, commute shoe or a sleek heel, autumn 2020 has presented us with a slew of boots for every occasion. With the A/W2020 runways as a guiding light, we’ve seen quite a few key trends emerge for this season, including over-the-knee boots which were spotted at Bottega Veneta and Victoria Beckham, as well as fashion wellies which were seen at Prada and Chloe. Aside from those, chunky track sole boots are back for another season, and combat boots have also retained their po...
Say Goodbye Blunt Cuts – Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Layered Hair
When it comes to hair tends, glossy, blunt cuts have most definitely reigned supreme as of late. For the last few years, we have found ourselves swooning over glossy, glass-like lengths and adding all of the blunt bob inspiration to our saved folders on Instagram. There’s no doubt that blunt cuts have had their fair share of love. But now, there’s a new hair trend on the horizon. In a surprising turn of events, layered hair is back. Gone are the days of virtually snatching the scissors off of the hairdresser whenever they utter the phrase “Let’s get some nice layers in there.”It’s officially time to embrace choppier, textured styles once more. But what does opting for a layered style actually entail? This is everything experts want you to know about layered hair. You Deserve to Make M...
2021 Nissan GT-R Lineup Ditches Track Edition, Slimming Godzilla Lineup
To say the R35 Nissan GT-R was a big deal when it first came out would be a gross understatement. The front-mid-engine, all-wheel-drive coupe was relatively hefty, yet somehow drove around a track like a much lighter car. The same grippy AWD system and smart traction control programming that made that possible also facilitated the GT-R’s whiplash-inducing acceleration, which at the time was a fairly new thing. With its arsenal of computers and sensors, the GT-R seemingly defied physics. But that was well over a decade ago, and supercars have come a long way since then. Though still impressive, the Nissan GT-R is no longer the giant slayer it once was. When Nissan teased its lineup through 2023, the absence of a GT-R left us wondering if Godzilla’s reign had finally come to an e...
2021 Lexus RX SUV Is Partially Redacted By Black Line Special Edition
The 2021 Lexus RX is the latest vehicle from the Japanese automaker to receive its new Black Line treatment, after the GS sedan and the RC coupe. Now available on RX F Sport models, the Black Line special edition adds dark accents to the exterior and interior. See if you can spot the subtle changes. Perhaps the most notable update is the set of 20-inch black wheels. Black-painted side mirrors, black side graphics, and a dark grille surround complete the subtly meaner look. The only two high-contrast paint colors available complement the black accents nicely: Ultra White and Grecian Water. See all 27 photos Inside the cabin, the Black Edition features black seats with white accents and blue-colored stitching. Special floor mats, key gloves, and a cargo mat is also part of the package. Buyer...
I Just Found the Best Autumn-Ready Buys From Marks and Spencer, Topshop and H&M
With the end of August in sight, the high street’s autumn edits are dropping thick and fast. The weather might not have turned yet, but we’re already planning ahead and deciding which cold weather staples we’ll be unearthing from the depths of our wardrobes, which items we’ll donate and, finally, if there’s any holes that need to be filled for the season ahead. We have to say, this year’s edit is looking better than ever, and brands have really gone to town on premium-looking, elevated basics that will slide seamlessly into your autumn/winter capsule. All of the below can be mixed-and-matched according to your needs: For example, H&M’s ribbed knitted dress can be dressed-up with knee-high boots, or ...
Porsche Made the 2021 Panamera Turbo So Powerful It Became a Turbo S
The 2021 Porsche Panamera welcomes two new trims to its model line: the 552-hp 4S E-Hybrid and the 620-hp Turbo S. In turn, however, the large Porsche four-door bids adieu to the plain-old Turbo trim. Why? Well, it seems the automaker got so much power out of the old Turbo’s gas-fed V-8, it deserved Turbo S status—and besides, the new 4S E-Hybrid steps neatly into the performance shoes of the outgoing, 550-hp Panamera Turbo. At least, that’s what the German brand’s vice president of the Panamera model line, Thomas Friemuth, told MotorTrend in a recent interview. See all 25 photos “In terms of power and torque, the new Panamera 4S E-Hybrid gets into the range of the old Panamera Turbo,” Friemuth said. Good thing, too, because Porsche realized it had truly ...
Bollinger Deliver-E Van First Look: Scaling Up Rivian’s Amazon Prime Van to XL
Why All the Interest in Electric Delivery Vans? Bollinger’s own figures suggest that replacing a fleet of gas- and diesel-powered vans with electric Deliver-E vans could drop a fleet owner’s total cost of operation by 15-25 percent over a ten-year period, using conservative estimates of fuel costs. Higher efficiency, lower energy costs, greater “up-time,” and reduced maintenance costs are the primary drivers of this savings. See all 8 photos Not a B1/B2/Chass-E Frame As soon as Bollinger rolled out its Chass-E class-3 electric rolling chassis earlier in 2020, prospective commercial customers began inquiring about upfitting delivery van bodywork to it. This could easily be done, of course but it made no sense—unless said deliveries were to be made so far off pavement...
13 Ways to Make Your Leggings More Fancy
Leggings seem to yo-yo in and out of favour within fashion circles, but in 2020, the chicest of dressers are revisiting black leggings. Tight-fitting trousers are rapidly regaining popularity, as many influencers and buyers are wearing skinny jeans and slim-fitting leggings—and not just with slippers for waist-up outfits for Zoom calls. The key to making them feel 2020 is to play with proportions, however, and contrast the tightness of the legs with oversize knitwear, huge boots and smart pieces you wouldn’t typically expect to wear with leggings. Think of black leggings as your base layer. Then, add on either a pair of chunky tread-sole or hiking boots or elegant knee-high leather boots, and pile on the expensive-looking knitwear, from zip-front jumpers to camel crew-neck...
The 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Will Pack a Screaming NA V-8 Engine
The frustrating part when writing one of our “What We Know” stories is that the info in it becomes obsolete the moment we know more. Take the upcoming C8 version of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Thanks to a source at GM, we now know a lot more about the racier model. Are you ready? The next Corvette Z06 will have a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter flat-plane twin-cam V-8 that spins to 9,000 rpm. Again, naturally aspirated and redlines at nine grand. Can we get a hallelujah? If we may, a Lamborghini Huracan Evo‘s 10-cylinder engine spins to 8,500 rpm, while the Lambo Aventador SVJ‘s V-12 only hits 8,700 rpm. The Ferrari 812 Superfast? It says 9,000 rpm on the tach, but everyone knows (wink) that its superlative V-12 is only good until 8,900 revs. No, only the discontinued...
