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I Shop for a Living—Here Are 30 Expensive-Looking Winter Basics Under £75
It’s clear that we’re all going to be on a bit of a tighter budget this winter, but that doesn’t help the fact that we still want our wardrobes to look chic, elevated and, well, expensive. That’s why I thought I’d put my shopping-expert talents to good use and pull together an edit of the most impressive, expensive-looking winter basics I’ve seen so far this season—all under £75. We Who What Wear editors spend a lot of time scrolling through both designer and high-street collections, comparing and considering where to invest and where to save. Some pieces, like a beautiful leather bag or classic coat, are worth spending a bit more on so that you don’t have to repeat-buy. But from my cold-weather wardrobe research this year, th...
I’m a 40 Year Old Fashion Editor—6 Easy Outfits I’m Relying on This Winter
Over the last few years, I’ve been trying to live more sustainably and although a large part of my job is spent researching trends, scrolling through new-in pages and writing about hot new collections, I don’t actually shop that much. Shocking, I know! That’s mainly because I truly believe in creating a capsule wardrobe full of favourites you can wear all year round, as well as trying to get as much usage out of your wardrobe as possible. This winter, my wardrobe consists of sweater vests (I’m currently on the look out for a vintage oversized version in navy FYI), which I’ll be layering over shirts and leather leggings, printed midi dresses teamed with oversized blazers, and matchy matchy knitted co-ords. As a Fashion Editor in her 40s, these are the outfits I rely on as ...
Angelina Jolie Just Wore the #1 Coat-and-Trouser Pairing for Winter
What initially caught my eye was her coat—a sublime wool robe coat complete with a rather practical hood. You could, however, argue that a hood is somewhat redundant in L.A., but that’s neither here nor there. As an aside, I was struck by just how versatile a coat choice hers is. From ‘S Max Mara, an easy-to-wear offshoot of Max Mara‘s mainline collection, such a coat would live quite happily in my wardrobe for a very, very long time. Pairing it with the year’s trouser silhouette to note, puddle pants, this look strikes the perfect balance of being completely and utterly timeless, whilst also appeasing the current fashion mood. Well played, Jolie. While her taupe round-toe court shoes will raise some eyebrows in the industry—it might shock you to...
18 Last-Minute Gifts That Even the Fussiest People Will Be Wowed By
If there’s one place where I know I can tick everyone and everything off on my Christmas shopping list, it’s House of Fraser. As a one-stop shop of all of the most classic and coveted of items, you’ll find tried-and-trusted favourites that even the fussiest of sisters or aunties will be thrilled to discover under the tree. Gifting is the store’s speciality at this time of the year, so whether you’re after a standout beauty set or a perfectly plush pair of pjs, I know you’ll be able to fling them all into your virtual basket with relative ease. While you’re at it, you can even snap up some decorations and a glitzy new look for your festive parties. Just knowing that the historic retail hub exists is particularly comforting for so...
Tesla Reportedly Redesigning the Model 3 To Cut Production Costs
Tesla is keeping busy working on a redesign of the Model 3. The electric vehicle is knicknamed as the “Highland” and according to Reuters, the company is hoping to reduce the number of complaints and therefore, complexity with the cards with its redesign. The Elon Musk-led company is expected to alter the car’s exterior as well as the powertrain performance. However, it is currently uncertain if the redesigned Model 3 is set to feature the controversial steering yoke. Reports have indicated that Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory will begin producing the new Model 3 sometime in Q3 of 2023. The company is also expected to redesign the sedan however the refresh has not indicated if it will feature the automaker’s next-generation 4680 battery cells. While the redesign ...
A Derm Just Told Me About the Biggest Skincare Mistakes for Acne
There’s a misconception that makeup can cause acne, and those with acne-prone skin are often told that makeup will make acne worse. “I definitely don’t think we should be shaming people for wearing makeup, as long as they are guided on the types of products they should be using and the application process,” says Dr Mahto. “There is clinical trial data which shows that wearing makeup will give acne sufferers more confidence. Make up alone doesn’t cause acne, likewise, going make up free won’t stop excess oil, bacteria or dead skin cells shedding in the pores or control the spot-causing bacteria.” If you want to wear makeup, then you can. Dr Mahto has a few pointers on how to make your makeup work best for your skin. Firstly, ensure your hands are clean an...
Celebrities Are Already All Over 2023’s Major Trends—6 They’re Wearing Now
Leave it to celebrities to be fashion’s earliest adopters. Now that the spring 2023 shows have come to a close, we’ve done our top-level reporting on the trends to know for next season, but we typically have to wait another six months for those aforementioned trends to actually hit the market and the closets of fashion people. It turns out the rules of this waiting game don’t apply to A-listers. In the wake of Fashion Month, we’ve already spotted a number of our most stylish stars sporting the trends we just saw gliding down the runways a mere matter of weeks prior. How is this even possible? Well, celebs either have access to the industry’s top stylists to pull the looks for them, or they have a close relationship with ...
I Found the 26 Most Expensive-Looking Items at Zara
So what do I consider Zara’s most expensive-looking items? It differs with each drop. Now, I find myself drawn to its palette of neutrals—beiges, bright whites, earthy hues, and of course, the most expensive-looking shade of them all: black. Fabrications are also a key component in Zara’s more premium aesthetic. I think it creates the strongest broderie pieces—an embroidery technique that always looks high-end and a bit French—on the high street. You’ll notice that my edit is almost entirely devoid of prints. Although this wasn’t deliberate, I don’t think Zara’s 2022 print offering looks the most expensive. (Although it does make a statement.) So instead, I’ve embraced crochet and different weave techniques, which break up the streak of block colours below but don’t take away from the whol...
I Always Dress Up for Christmas Day—8 Outfits That Really Do It for Me
For as long as I can remember, Christmas Day has always been about dressing up in my family. We would have breakfast in our pyjamas, and then my mum would shoot upstairs to get ready before making her way down to the kitchen. No one makes beef Wellington the way my mum makes it, but even that wouldn’t stop her from wearing her sparkliest dress. To be honest, there isn’t really a special occasion that I remember where my mother didn’t dress my sister and me up in the most fabulous of dresses, with bouncy curled hair to boot. (My dad is a hairdresser, so putting in some rollers was just an ordinary day for us.) The word casual just isn’t in our vocabulary on December 25. There’s no formula for Christmas Day dressing. However, as the above suggests, I tend to gravitate towards an obvious pale...
‘KAWS:HOLIDAY’ Hot-Air Balloon Tours Melbourne Skies
The KAWS:Holiday series has officially resumed touring. Arriving at its ninth stop in Melbourne, Australia, the 42-meter-tall hot-air balloon was spotted soaring through the skies of the city. Working with the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), AllRightsReserved is able to actualize the COMPANION hot-air sculpture over a densely populated urban area for the first time. This also marks the second stop for the COMPANION ever since it was last shown in the U.K. back in 2021. Speaking on the return of the series, SK Lam, founder of AllRightsReserved commented, “After the journey from land to sea and space, we are excited to take COMPANION to the skies again.” To celebrate the second hot-air balloon journey of the series, AllRightsReserved invited NIGO to create a special edition KAWS:HOL...
VERDY and Krink Collide for a Limited-Edition Paint Marker Set
CHITO Will Unveil His First Solo Exhibition in Japan On view at THE PLUG from December 2 to 18. Nov 28, 2022 524 Hypes Pieter Ceizer’s New Wood Sculpture Brings the ‘Good Vibes’ Hand-cut at Ceizer’s Paris studio and limited to a run of 30, ‘Good Vibes’ features a positive message and a 7-color screenprint. Nov 28, 2022 544 Hypes Artists and Activists Unveil ‘Eyes on Iran’ Installation on New York’s Roosevelt Island The opening of the installation featured talks by Shirin Neshat, Hank Willis Thomas and Hilary Clinton, along with a performance by Jon Batiste. Nov 28, 2022 2,630 Hypes Futura and Avant Arte Cast Pointman in Pristine Carrara Marble ‘MARBLEANGELO’ is an edition of 30 and will release on December 19. Nov 28, 2022 631 Hypes ...
VERDY and Krink Collide for a Limited-Edition Paint Marker Set
CHITO Will Unveil His First Solo Exhibition in Japan On view at THE PLUG from December 2 to 18. Nov 28, 2022 524 Hypes Pieter Ceizer’s New Wood Sculpture Brings the ‘Good Vibes’ Hand-cut at Ceizer’s Paris studio and limited to a run of 30, ‘Good Vibes’ features a positive message and a 7-color screenprint. Nov 28, 2022 544 Hypes Artists and Activists Unveil ‘Eyes on Iran’ Installation on New York’s Roosevelt Island The opening of the installation featured talks by Shirin Neshat, Hank Willis Thomas and Hilary Clinton, along with a performance by Jon Batiste. Nov 28, 2022 2,630 Hypes Futura and Avant Arte Cast Pointman in Pristine Carrara Marble ‘MARBLEANGELO’ is an edition of 30 and will release on December 19. Nov 28, 2022 631 Hypes ...
