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I’m Not a Heels Person, But These Affordable Platforms Have Won Me Over
‘Tis (almost) the season for sparkles, sequins and donning your shortest party dresses. But no good festive outfit is complete without an excellent pair of shoes. Whether you’re a luxe-flats or highest-heels kind of person, the right footwear can make any outfit feel special enough to dance the night away in. So when I was scrolling through H&M’s new-in section this weekend and came across its block-heel Mary Jane platforms—possibly the most fabulous pair of heels I think I’ve ever seen on the high street—I knew I had to share them with you all as soon as possible. They come in two options, silver glitter or classic black, so minimalists and maximalists alike will adore them. And—bear with me here—I think they actually look comfortable, with a closed round to...
Winter 2022 Fashion Trends: The 16 Looks You Need to Know About
The overarching mood of winter 2022’s fashion trends can be summed up in one word: Nostalgia. Now, nostalgia comes in many different forms depending on your age, experiences and interests. Whatever you might associate with happier, simpler times has likely been translated to the runways for the upcoming season because the creative collectives in New York, London, Milan and Paris have all been feeling that desire for a better life. Designers powered through the past two pandemic years with optimism, channelling their energies in quite literal pick-me-up trends such as dopamine dressing—a hashtag that continues to garner attention on almost all social platforms—but with the easing up of restrictions and a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, more varied s...
We’re Shopping Editors With Very Long NET-A-PORTER Wish Lists—Here Are Our Faves
We don’t want to alarm you, but it’s only a matter of weeks until Christmas rolls around. Of course, you’ve no doubt been preparing for this since August, right? (Well no, actually, we haven’t either.) Given the number of parties, dinners and Christmas ads on TV, it’s officially the start of the festive season, and we’re ready to welcome it with open arms. The colder days and darker nights have been the excuses we needed to slip into cosy mohair knits and knee-high boots, and thanks to the recent drop of autumn and winter collections, we’ve been treated to a particularly stylish season thus far. But when it comes to preparing for the big day, there’s more than just our current wardrobes to think about. So if you’re frantically searching...
I Can’t Stop Looking at Princess Diana’s Most Epic Party Outfits
Countless exhibitions, a plethora of books, and many, many a Who What Wear UK article all serve as proof that the world has an infatuation with Princess Diana’s style. This year, our obsession reaches yet another peak thanks to Elizabeth Debicki’s spot-on portrayal of the beloved icon in the most recent season of The Crown. It’s clear, from the moment Diana stepped into the royal spotlight that her looks would be put under the sartorial microscope, however, the fascination still remains today. Looking back, it’s fair to say that she was one of the most progressive dressers of her time (not to mention lineage). You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with givin...
Banksy Confirms Seven New Murals in Ukraine
Following the reveal of the gymnast graffiti in Ukraine, elusive British artist Banksy has also confirmed seven other pieces in the war-torn country. The seven murals have popped up in various locations around Ukraine including in the capital Kyiv, in the suburb of Irpin and the town of Borodyanka – all of which are amongst some of the hardest hit places. In the past few weeks, it was speculated that the anonymous artist might have found their way into the country. Those in the country documented sightings of a mural that depicts a man that appears to resemble Russian President Vladimir Putin thrown to the floor in a judo match with a young boy, where as another sees two children using a tank trap as a seesaw and a woman in a dressing gown and hair curlers, wearing a gas mask holding a fir...
An Immersive Hockney Exhibition Will Open in London
David Hockney is the latest artist to have his own immersive exhibition. Unlike many similar themed shows, however, the artist will have an active part in shaping the narrative of this project. “They are just using Van Gogh and Monet, and they’re dead. They can’t add anything to it,” Hockney joked. “Well, I’m still alive, so I can make things work better.” Opening in January 2023 at the Lightroom in Kings Cross, David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) takes visitors on an immersive trip down memory lane, revisiting some of his most iconic paintings. The show is broken down into six chapters where the artist himself narrates and guides the audience through 50 minutes of wall-to-wall monitors projecting an ethereal display of colors. “The world is very, very beaut...
29 Luxury Winter Accessories That Are Actually Worth the Money
Winter accessories are highly likely to be worn over and over, so spending a little more on them could be justified. And a Loewe scarf costs a whole lot less than a Loewe sweater but makes just as much of an impact, so here we are with a roundup of lust-worthy luxury winter accessories for your consideration. If you’re thinking that you’d like to delay planning for winter as much as possible, we completely get it. But someday soon, you’re going to wake up, and the ground will be covered with snow, and those Prada gloves you were thinking about ordering won’t arrive until approximately five business days later. So instead of letting that Prada predicament happen to you, why not think ahead? We took a long, hard look at the internet...
I Just Tried This Year’s Biggest Lip Trend—These Are My Honest Thoughts
Lip oils are designed to nourish and hydrate lips, so they’re perfect if you’re prone to dry, chapped lips. From a skincare perspective, they’re basically like a serum for your lips, but they also happen to make lips look plump and glossy in the process. Most are formulated with moisture-replenishing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and plant-based oils, which help to keep lips smooth and soft and prevent them from getting cracked or flaky. If you find that regular cream or liquid lipsticks leave your lips feeling tight and dry, then a lip oil can be a great alternative, especially as many of them are tinted. They tend to leave a much glossier, shinier finish than a lipstick, but unlike lip gloss, they don’t feel heavy or leave a sticky residue. You Deserve to Make Money Even...
Dear Santa, Here Are the 17 & Other Stories Pieces on My Dream Wish List
Between statement accessories, luxurious beauty buys, fluffy knits and unforgettable dresses, there’s a lot to love from the high-street hero right now, and this year’s holiday shop is the ideal mix of opulent and cosy pieces, perfect for generously gifting your loved ones and, of course, yourself. While I always come back to & Other Stories for its fashion-forward dresses (I still haven’t stopped thinking about that A.W.A.K.E collaboration), I also have a soft spot for a certain crystal-embellished knit, so my most difficult decision this Christmas is whether to ask for the red or black iteration, if not both. If you’re compiling a list of your own or looking for some gifting ideas, I’ve rounded up some of my favourite pieces from & Other Stories̵...
I Just Cracked the Code to Party Dressing With 4 Key Buys
After a turbulent couple of years, it’s time to celebrate, and dressing up and heading out has never felt so good. With social calendars steadily filling up ahead of the festive season, planning what to wear to a party is top of the agenda, and now is the perfect time to explore the best partywear the shops have to offer. One place that always manages to get occasion dressing right is Harvey Nichols, and the luxury shopping destination just so happens to have the perfect edit of partywear for every event. Whether you’re heading to a black-tie gala or the office Christmas party, the brand’s new-season gems and party-ready pieces tick every box. Minis? You got it. Disco platforms? No problem. There’s even sensible suiting you’ll want to wear for the 9-to-5, too....
Alison Wonderland, Mura Masa, Bicep, More Featured On “Need for Speed: Unbound” Soundtrack
The sounds of hip-hop and electronic music will collide on the cel-shaded streets of Need for Speed Unbound. Known for high-speed gameplay and expertly curated soundtracks, Need for Speed, one of the gaming community’s most iconic racing series, has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to music. That hasn’t changed with Unbound, the 13th game in the series, which sees A$AP Rocky and Brodinksi leading the way. Just a few of the artists included in the game’s extensive soundtrack include Alison Wonderland, Buku, Kaytranada, Charli XCX, Santigold, Anna Lunoe, Bicep, Run The Jewels, Mura Masa and TropKillaz. Brodinski also produced an original score which will fill the moments of the game that aren’t covered by the soundtrack. Scroll to Continue Recomm...
Studio VATRAA Installed A Plastic Stonehenge in Milan
Milan is roughly 4,343 miles away from Stonehenge, but there is a new art installation that brings the prehistoric monolith to the bustling streets of Milan. Well, sort of. Created by London architecture studio VATRAA, the Plastic Monument is a reinterpretation of England’s ancient trilithons. As the winning entry to National Geographic’s 2019 competition, “Planet or Plastic?”, the studio created the installation by encasing 16,000 plastic bottles in a wire frame to implore viewers to reflect on the impact of plastic pollution. “We could argue that plastic waste is our legacy to many generations to come,” said the studio in a statement, adding that “the monument draws the attention to the consequences of our actions in the long run, to the fact that what we are doing today might stay on Ea...
