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Anyone who works in fashion will tell you that a huge (and joyful) part of the job is giving shopping advice, whether that’s where to find the cosiest knitwear, the crème de la crème of coats or this season’s most wanted item. I often find myself dishing out shopping advice over dinner with friends, at family reunions or sometimes even to ladies I meet on the bus. Often, people will expect me to tell them the hot product of the moment (the trend du jour, if you will), but my advice is always the same: Invest in your capsule wardrobe with high-quality, timeless pieces. Thankfully, Ralph Lauren is offering 30% off selected pieces for Black Friday. The offer will run from 23 November until 28 November, and just to make it even more tempting, the brand is offering free shippin...

If not yet iconic, Khaite’s cardigan has certainly proven its status as a timeless classic, which is why we’re only just spotlighting this knit now—because it’s expensive sitting at around £1400. We needed proof that the investment was going to be worth it. As well as standing the test of time and being certain the knit isn’t just a flash-in-the-pan cult piece, there’s also the quality to consider. It is made from the finest Mongolian cashmere, specifically chosen for its softness, according to Net-a-Porter. And we’ve also heard from first-hand reviews that it lasts well with care.  A serious investment it might be, but this is undoubtedly a piece you’ll cherish in your wardrobe for a very, very long time. Although stock is hard to track down, I’ve scoured the internet...

This year, that store is Flannels.com. It’s offering a £100 voucher for every £500 you spend (with a maximum voucher of £200), which is a great opportunity to consider investing in those forever items on your wish list. And if you’re wondering what’s on mine, well, let me tell you! Like many, I’ve long lusted after the iconic Jimmy Choo Bing 100 patent-leather heels. The perfect party heel with a mule silhouette, they’re suitable all year round (which certainly makes them more tempting for me). Whilst we’re on the topic of partywear, it would be a sin not to mention the party dresses of the year, which come courtesy of 16 Arlington. The selection at Flannels.com is second to none, with an array of feathered, sequined numbers in bold and neutral hues. Wha...

I’ve become a woman possessed—I simply must own a pair of leather trousers this year. It’s really rare that this kind of desire sweeps over me. For a fashion editor, I actually buy very little. So when the urge comes, I know I should follow it, as 99.9% of the time, it results in a sensible purchase that I’ll get plenty of wear out of for years to come. Once upon a time, leather trousers were the ultimate in discomfort. One can’t help but instantly conjure up images of Ross from Friends and his leather-pant disaster when considering them. But since then the technology behind the hides and fabrics used has moved on leaps and bounds (stretch leather and leather-blends are a thing of absolute genius), we’re now at a point where the association...

When I think of diamonds, I think of special occasions. Engagement rings, big birthday gifts, or perhaps if you’re a celebrity, red carpet events. In essence, I have always kept my precious stones for, well, precious moments! And while buying diamonds isn’t something we do daily, French jewellery designer Valérie Messika says that wearing them certainly should be. Her eponymous label still encourages celebratory jewellery, but its focus is on the idea of “everyday diamonds,” aka spectacular stones that are artfully crafted, beautifully designed, but styled and enjoyed for every day and any occasion. Before founding her brand in 2005, the born and bred Parisian gained all her expertise from her father, noted diamond merchant André Messika. So you could say this brand...

In early March 2020, Chanel hosted its autumn 2020 runway show. Pairs of models stormed the runway in knee-high boots, strutting in unison while dressed in shades of tweed with bows in their hair.  And while Chanel runways are always much-talked-about events, this season, in particular, one accessory seemed to steal the show. The brand debuted a range of logo-embellished CC tights, which the majority of models were wearing on the day, either in a white or black colourway. And as if by some kind of fashion-editor intuition, the moment I saw them I just knew they would become a cult favourite. Unsurprisingly, for over two years, the item remains in high demand, appearing on the Instagram feeds of several high-profile influencers, including Emili Sindlev, Pernill...

That’s not to say that everything I buy is an investment—at least, not in terms of cost. I love the high street, and in Britain, we have access to some of the best affordable brands in the world. Although I shop from it, I do so mindfully. And I apply that same mentality to any high-end purchases I’m considering. In the past, I’ve been swayed into purchasing on name alone, but in my tenure at Who What Wear, I’ve developed a thicker skin for designer pieces, which allows me to look past the gilded embossing and instead see the piece for what it is and determine whether it’s actually worth it. As you can see, I’m very particular about the clothes I wear, the story they tell, and the impact they have on my life. So why not share my shopping picks with you? ...

Indeed, it seems that a Birkin’s worth just keeps going up. Baghunter shared that between June 2016 and 2017, the value of Birkins on the resale market rose by 16%. Since then, Baghunter has conducted a new report, which found a growing gap between demand and supply of Birkin handbags, leading to a “mini Hermès drought” in the resale market. “With all indicators showing Hermès has not increased production of the Birkin bag, the value of the Birkin is set to spike soon,” said Evelyn Fox, co-founder of Baghunter.  We’re no expert on investments, but we’d say the Birkin sounds like a pretty sure bet. This begs the question: Stock market or bag connoisseur? We’ll take the bags, thanks. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you ...

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As far as we’re concerned, no designer handbag collection is complete without the addition of a Saint Laurent bag. We believe them to be just as classic as those from Chanel, Hermès, Celine and Dior, and we think they deserve just as much consideration if you’re fortunate enough to be contemplating a new designer-handbag purchase.  Founded in 1961, the French fashion house designed pieces that tapped into the utilitarianism that many designers at the time embraced by way of tailoring and heavier fabrications. Although bags were never brand founder Yves Saint Laurent’s primary focus, he approached the category with the same utilitarian goal to create items of quality, practicality and longevity. You Deserve to Mak...

If the recent change in weather has got you thinking about swapping out your summer wardrobe for cosy winter looks, then coats are probably on your radar right now, and rightly so. The best outerwear often sells out early. Don’t fear, though. If you’re keen to get prepared for the new season, you’re in the right place. Those of you who have been hunting down autumn inspo on Instagram have probably already spotted some of Raey‘s coats, as plenty of influencers are hooked on them. But unlike other cult items, these minimalist, oversized wool coats aren’t anything new, and that’s a good thing. They’ve been the hero pieces of the MATCHESFASHION in-house label’s offering for years now, proving they are certainly worth...

Thanks to social media and the power of e-commerce, vintage has broken into the digital sphere and now reaches a whole new audience, crossing generations and aesthetics. From Instagram sellers and online markets to Depop and Etsy, there are so many ways to discover pre-loved clothing of all price points and decades.  In terms of luxury pre-loved e-tailers, the landscape is now very busy. Where a few brand names dominated the scene in the early years, you’ll now find up-and-coming sites that many fashion people are turning to instead, both for buying and selling their own wares. Of course, there’s Vestiaire Collective, which you’ll know well, but be sure to check out the likes of Reluxe, The Luxury Closet, Cudoni, Circle of Style, Sellier, Curate & ...