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I’m Not a Shoe Person, But These 5 Styles Go With Everything I Own
The idea of capsule collections and wardrobe staples have been at the forefront of our mind over the last few months. It has been a process of calling into question how we shop and why we buy the things we do in order to reconcile our love of style with concerns for sustainability. One of the main ways we have been doing this is by taking a serious look at the pieces that work the hardest in our wardrobes. While I am notorious for being a jacket hoarder, for some reason, I’ve never really caught the shoe bug (I’ll leave that to Who What Wear Editor in Chief Hannah Almassi), and this has meant that my specifications have been primarily practical. I’ve always needed every pair to be all of the following: comfortable, low-maintenance, versatile and, of course, stylish. ...
I’ve Just Discovered the Secret to Making Leggings Look Chic
Aside from my gym attire, leggings are one item I usually steer clear of. Most days, you’ll find me wearing some sort of printed midi dress. As such, I’ve long believed that leggings looked too casual in comparison. That was until I started noticing how some of my favourite influencers have been styling their leggings of late. Not just one, but seven of Instagram’s best dressers have been giving their black leggings a glossy spin, and they’ve inspired me to do the same. From sleek layering techniques to choosing suitably sleek accessories, making leggings look luxe is easier than I thought it would be. Keep scrolling to discover how to make leggings look chic, and I guarantee you too will be a convert. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking fo...
Suzuki Unveils All-New Jimny 5-Door
Suzuki‘s subsidiary Maruti Suzuki, has officially revealed its all-new Jimny 5-Door at Auto Expo 2023 taking place in Delhi, India. The new model, which features a longer wheelbase and two extra doors when compared to the cult classic Jimny 3-Door mini SUV, will be initially sold exclusively in overseas markets including India, Africa, and Latin America. Based on the original 3-Door Suzuki Jimny available globally, the new model is 100kg heavier and 13.4 inches longer. Powering the off-roader is a familiar 1.5-liter petrol engine featuring Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro AWD system which produces 103 horsepower with both manual and automatic gearbox options. Maintaining more or less than the same design, the car benefits from the practicality of more ground clearance and added entry points whil...
Robert LeBlanc Presents ‘Gloryland’ at Fahey/Klein Gallery
Robert LeBlanc has signed onto the roster of esteemed photography gallery Fahey/Klein and to celebrate, the Los Angeles-based photographer will unveil a solo exhibition specially dedicated to his recent exploration into the last remaining Pentecostal serpent-handling churches of West Virginia. Made in collaboration with NFT marketplace SuperRare and art streaming platform Niio, Gloryland follows the Wolford family in their church in Squire, West Virginia, where they faithfully adhere to the King James Bible. As one of the few churches practicing serpent handling in the 21st Century, the congregation strictly adheres to the very embodiment of the Word, such as Mark 16:17-18 — which asserts that if believers truly carried the Holy Spirit within them, they could consume poison, handle fire or...
Bodysuits Are the Key to Looking Put-Together—8 Outfits That Prove My Point
For the longest time, I really didn’t get the hype surrounding bodysuits. Surely they’re incredibly uncomfortable. Wouldn’t the cut give me VPL through my jeans? These are a couple of things that were holding me back from actually trying one. Then I did, and everything changed. Now, I don’t wear bodysuits on a daily basis, but I do have a couple in my basics drawer which I think have elevated my outfits. That’s right; elevated. Most are made from stretchy fabrications, which mould perfectly to your shape, making for a clean and fuss-free silhouette that allows for endless styling options. This is an easy starting point for a great outfit. To better prove my point, I’ve assembled eight bodysuit outfit ideas I think showcase the staple at i...
How the Year’s Biggest TV Shows Have Changed the Way We Dress
If you spend anywhere near as much time as I do watching TV, you’ll know how easy it is to get invested in the lives of your favourite fictional characters, and as someone who lives, breathes and works in fashion, what those characters end up wearing can often be as vital to my enjoyment of a series as the plot. I will admit I have been known to give up on a show after few episodes because of questionable costume decisions (and I shall not name names), so whenever a new series is announced, I feel a mix of dread and anticipation for what lies ahead. Film and television have always had the captivating ability to inform what we wear in the real world in some way, shape, or form, and after a couple of years in lockdowns that confined us to our homes, the sm...
Accra Is Now Home to the Largest Photography Library in Africa
Ghana has steadily become a cultural and artistic hotspot as of late. In terms of music, Vic Mensa and Chance the Rapper recently announced plans to launch the first ever Black Star Line Festival — deemed “a celebration of Pan-Africanism, building bridges between Black people and artists of The Diaspora with The Continent.” Across art, Accra’s own Amoako Boafa unveiled a new multi-purpose art space in the Ghanaian capital that will serve as a hub for the creative community. Accra is also now home to the Dikan Center, Africa’s largest photography library. Founded by photographer and filmmaker Paul Ninson, the library boasts over 30,000 archival books that he’s collected from across the continent and the African diaspora. Dikan Center also features a photo studio, gallery, classrooms an...
Aaron Johnson’s Ghoulish Characters Invade Almine Rech
Returning after the holidays, Almine Rech invites Aaron Johnson‘s ghoulish characters to play host within the gallery’s Paris flagship. The self-titled solo show by the Brooklyn-based artist coincides with Johnson’s ongoing Day is Night exhibition in Shanghai. Johnson typically creates colorful large-scale paintings that are populated by his otherworldly figures. For the show at Almine Rech, however, the artist magnifies the focus through a suite of smaller portrait-style paintings that pit visitors face-to-face with each of his strange, yet charming characters. Inspired by the masters of Color Field painting and the Chicago Imagists of the mid-1960s, Johnson creates each of his paintings by staining the raw canvas whilst on the floor — allowing spontaneity and unpredictability to determin...
Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama Team Up for an Ethereal Night in Hong Kong
Louis Vuitton celebrated their storied re-partnership with Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama last night in Hong Kong. The collection, which has fallen neatly in line with much of her sought-after artworks, features her signature polka-dotted patterns and motifs across luxury handbags from the iconic French maison. Housed at the Lightwell Hall at M+, the event paid homage to Kusama’s hypnotic legacy through mesmerizing lighting visuals that submerged the ground floor of the institution. In attendance were a number of fans, influencers and celebrities, including Hanna Chan, Amy Lo, Elva Ni, TIAB, Will Or, Kevin Chu, Kenji Fan, Sabrina Cheung, Stephanie Au, Cecilia Yeung, Jason Wu, Andrew Mok and many more. Dai Pai Dong night markets, a cultural mainstay within the Hong Kong culinary scene, added ...
Machine Gun Kelly Celebrates Engagement Anniversary With Megan Fox in a Sweet Throwback Video
Machine Gun Kelly and fiancée Megan Fox have hit another milestone in their relationship — the twin flames have been engaged for a year. To celebrate, the “Papercuts” singer shared a throwback video to his Instagram Story on Wednesday (Jan. 11) from the day he proposed. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The video features MGK delicately slipping the emerald portion of Fox’s ring onto her finger. He captioned the sweet moment, “one year ago under a banyan tree.” The banyan tree Machine Gun Kelly references is the one he discussed after announcing his and Fox’s engagement. “‘Yes, in this life and every life.’ Beneath the same branches we fell in love under, i brought her back to ask her to marry me,” he shared one year ago. “I know tradition is one...
I’m a Beauty Editor—15 Marks & Spencer Beauty Products I’d Add to Your Basket
Here at Who What Wear UK, we love M&S. Marks and Spencer can always be relied upon for high-quality yet affordable fashion buys—not to mention Percy Pigs. I regularly pop in to my local, and being a beauty editor, I also really rate its beauty hall. As well as having its own range of M&S beauty products (we’re big fans of M&S’s Apothecary candles, which look and smell far more expensive than their price tag), you’ll also find so many well-loved beauty brands, from Nuxe and Eve Lom to TikTok-loved Color Wow and Ren Clean Skincare. Among them are affordable M&S-owned fragrances that happen to smell very chic indeed—one of my current favourites is just £6. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dati...
Cate Blanchett’s Airport Outfit Is Something Only a Celeb Would Travel In
Remember when people dressed up to travel on an airplane? Well, it looks like Cate Blanchett never forgot. The actress was spotted at JFK airport in New York City wearing a grey three-piece Mango suit and toting a Louis Vuitton carry-on. Pairing the suit with cat-eye sunglasses, a black roll-neck jumper, and a button-down shirt, the Tár star was clearly prepared for the cold weather and to turn a few heads. 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 chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
