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It is certainly no secret that I am not the biggest fan of cold weather (growing up in Australia tends to have that effect). Though in recent weeks, I have found myself becoming quite partial to cold climate accessories. Yes, from Chanel’s cult-favourite logo tights to Bottega Veneta’s chunky boots, the right accessories seem to be the perfect antidote to the weather I claim to detest.  Thankfully, this season there are several items around that will not only keep you warm throughout autumn and winter but will also act as stylish additions to any outfit. And the most prominent of which has to be Ganni’s knitted beret.  Between Lucy Williams, Emili Sindlev, Nnenna Echem and more, Ganni’s new accessory seems to have garnered quite the fashiona...

If we were to tell you that checks are trending this autumn, we’re willing to bet you’d hardly be surprised. After all, as a pattern often designated for button-down shirts, plaid blazers, and cosy shackets, you’d think that it was the official print of the season.  However, while check is certainly trending, we’ll have you know that this year the traditional print has had a decidedly modern update. Making much more of a statement than checks of years past, the print has been given a vibrant makeover, appearing in a kaleidoscope of colours across luxury, high-street, and contemporary brands this year.  Though check is often associated with shades of black or grey, this season, we’re seeing iterations of rainbow checks as well as the print in bri...

There’s a certain anticipation that accompanies the changing of the seasons. It’s a time to embrace the new and thoughtfully consider the months ahead, particularly when it comes to your wardrobe. As we settle into autumn, this year we’re focused on timeless staples that will remain in rotation for seasons to come, as well as key hero pieces that can complete an outfit. Luckily, Who What Wear’s latest collection contains both.  Available now on Zalando, Who What Wear’s autumn collection offers a mix of statement-making standouts (see the fuchsia babydoll dress below) and classic forever favourites (such as the faux-leather belted trench) all created with style-conscious customers in mind. The range has already captured the attention of a few inf...

Dressing for autumn is one of our favourite sartorial endeavours. Cosy knitwear, leather separates and chic boots are things we’ve been looking forward to wearing for the past few months. So now that October is upon us, it’s high time we started assembling the outfits we’ll wear for the season ahead. After trawling through the Instagram accounts of our favourite influencers, we managed to come up with seven key looks that are ideal for any sort of weather October might throw at us. From the ultimate cool-girl coat needed for chilly mornings to the summer dress you can wear right through until spring, there are plenty of outfit ideas you’ll want to copy immediately. Without further ado, this is what to wear in October. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are look...

California style is known for its casual and everyday appeal while French style is revered for its effortless chic vibe. Given that the laid-back approach of the West Coast has become a lot more relevant to all of us lately and that French style is, well, always relevant, we went ahead and cross-referenced the style staples that both groups are wearing as we head into fall—a sartorial Venn diagram, if you will. The result? A list of seven autumn staples that are as effortless and easy to wear as they are polished. So whether you need to ideate some autumn outfits or are looking to stock your wardrobe with timeless staples, discover the pieces California and French women agree upon and get inspired each group’s distinctive st...

While we never could have predicted it, in 2020 one of the most important accessories to own is, undeniably, a face mask. The item is a must-have, and whether you’re a celebrity or a style star, it’s something we are all adding to our wardrobe rotations. Masks have become ubiquitous over the last few months and are now mandatory in many places across the UK. While we have all become accustomed to seeing a sea of disposable blue surgical face masks each time we step outside or head to the supermarket, several high street retailers are now making their own iterations, providing a reusable and therefore more sustainable solution.  From Mango to Topshop, brands across the board have stepped in to create their own machine washable cloth face masks, in an array of colo...

Long before she was a bona fide designer, Fisayo Longe was an influencer with an affinity for creating her own clothes. “When I would travel, I would go fabric shopping and design clothing to make with the fabric. I noticed that I got a lot of questions on my blog and socials for these pieces,” the designer explained. And so Kai Collective was born.  However, the brand is not simply about gorgeous dresses. “I wanted to create a womenswear brand that was more than clothing—a community,” Longe continued. “Women, especially where I come, from are not raised with enough self-assurance and confidence. I am passionate about women discovering and reclaiming our power and importance. I wanted to build a brand that enables that through what I know, fashion an...

Long before we even knew the word ‘covid’, we were repeating the phrase “unprecedented times”, and our wardrobes turned into a Groundhog day of comfy-but-smart pieces, fashion was already looking towards a more classic, pared-back approach. Our spring/summer 2020 report revealed that one of the most in-demand pieces for that season was a blue The Row shirt. Then the autumn/winter 2020 runways confirmed it: this season is about the pieces you’ll be wearing forever and not just for a few months. In our trend report for this season, Elizabeth von der Goltz, global buying director at Net-a-Porter said that customers will be making more considered purchases with sustainability in min and that “our wardrobes will be more hardworking than ev...

Long before we even knew the word ‘covid’, we were repeating the phrase “unprecedented times”, and our wardrobes turned into a Groundhog day of comfy-but-smart pieces, fashion was already looking towards a more classic, pared-back approach. Our spring/summer 2020 report revealed that one of the most in-demand pieces for that season was a blue The Row shirt. Then the autumn/winter 2020 runways confirmed it: this season is about the pieces you’ll be wearing forever and not just for a few months. In our trend report for this season, Elizabeth von der Goltz, global buying director at Net-a-Porter said that customers will be making more considered purchases with sustainability in min and that “our wardrobes will be more hardworking than ev...

H&M never holds back when it comes to its Studio Collection, and what a collection it is this season. While we probably all feel a little gloomy right now, this season’s Studio Collection is just the nostalgia fest we need. Heavily influenced by the ’70s, most notably David Bowie‘s style, this is a collection that’s ideal for party season—in whatever form that might take this year. It consists of classic suiting in bold colours such as emerald green and cyan blue. The over-the-top flounced organza blouses in David Bowie–inspired blue, pink, and black are set to be surefire crowd-pleasers. And then there are the (even) more overt party pieces such as a glittery maroon shirt and trousers combo and a blue sequin gown that has emphasised shoulders.  Y...

In 2012, when I studied abroad at the University of Texas at Austin, I became somewhat obsessed with shopping secondhand. During the time that I probably should have spent in the library, my friends and I would trawl through the city’s unique thrift stores, tracking down and trying on the best items we could find. Whether it was a 1980s-style Christian Dior purple power suit complete with covered buttons and padded shoulders, or simply a floral cotton dress that looked like it belonged on the set of Dawson’s Creek, we were always elated with our diamond in the rough finds. While I am embarrassed to admit it, at the time my secondhand shopping habit had very little to do with sustainability or the environment and much more to do with budget and perc...