Fashion designer Dame Mary Quant has died at the age of 93. The news was confirmed on 13 April via a statement from her family declaring that she "died peacefully at home in Surrey, UK this morning". Tributes poured in for the fashion icon who was credited with popularising the miniskirt in the 1960s. "It's impossible to overstate Quant's contribution to fashion. She represented the joyful freedom of 1960s fashion, and provided a new role model for young women. Fashion today owes so much to her trailblazing vision," the V&A Museum tweeted. Former British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman added: "RIP Dame Mary Quant. A leader of fashion but also in female entrepreneurship- a visionary who was much more than a great haircut." Quant was often dubbed the "mother of the miniskirt" after the o...
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The humble beige jumper is such an unassuming article of clothing, but that’s the key to its power. Yes, it’s just a jumper, and yes, it’s just a colour, but put them together and you’ve got yourself a garment that will make you look super polished. I can’t give you a definite reason as to why, but there’s somethng about that gorgeous buttery tone that instantly makes any knitwear-based look feel more elevated. Beige knitwear also has such an expensive feel, especially when looked after correctly (read more on that here). And when it comes to styling such a piece, the world really is your oyster. Try wearing yours with blue or even white denim, wide-leg trousers, a floral midi dress or a silky slip skirt. There’s nothing it won’t go with… M...
Many of us have a few items in our closets that feel extra special and help to elevate our wardrobes. For experienced stylist Roz Kaur, that includes her range of pretty pieces. She’s been styling for over 20 years, so she has seen and accumulated quite a variety of forward picks, but there is a select group of items in her offering that she deems as true favourites right now. “We all have to have certain things in place to feel our prettiest, right? Me? It’s kind of about a specific grouping of pieces in my closet. Then voilà, I put one on, and I’m feelin’ pretty,” she said. Below, you’ll uncover the pretty items Kaur adores, complete with visual references that showcase how she’s wearing each. If you’re in the mood to add another pret...