luxury

From their Re-Edition Nylon mini bags to their ever-adored Monolith chunky boots, Prada has long been the thought-leader when it comes to creating buzzy It-items. Season after season, the Italian fashion house manages to deliver the kind of luxury buys the fashion crowd can’t help but gravitate towards. And although in recent years the brand has championed more outré designs (who remembers those instantly-recognisable flame heels?) it appears this season, Prada is making a return to a more classic aesthetic with its Cleo Shoulder Bag.  Defined by a sleek curved mini-hobo shape and the brand’s triangle insignia front and centre, the Prada Cleo is the kind of hushed minimalist piece you will undoubtedly keep forever. Unsurpri...

You can take your built-in G-strings (yes, that’s an unfortunate thing happening out in fashionland), glitzy Crocs and arm warmers—I’m just not interested. When it comes to trends, I love hunting them down, I love reporting on them and I love seeing them out in the wild, but introducing them to my own wardrobe? I’ve got a metaphorical Phil and Grant Mitchell standing on the door blocking everyone and everything. If your name’s not down, love, you’re not comin’ in. I’m not dead inside: Some new looks and key piece do get a chance. Right now, for example, I feel quite partial to a pair of feather-trimmed pajamas for all the parties we’re not allowed to go to… However, in general, I’ve come to learn over ...

We’ve talked at length about what makes a solid sale-season purchase and what kind of clever tactics one should implement in the effort to avoid buying wardrobe duds, but if there’s just one super-quick pearl of shopping wisdom I would impart time and again, it’s that if you can purchase quality classics at a lower price, you won’t go wrong. And there’s no other time of the year when quality classics are so abundant and so important to our everyday closets. Where you may feel that a flirty summer dress or piece of swimwear doesn’t have to break the bank, a decent coat, knit, pair of boots, or handbag will last you year after year after year. So you want versions that are sturdy, well made, timeless in design, and simple enough to work...

As a vintage-lover it has been such a pleasure to watch the rise-and-rise of online secondhand shopping this year. Where previously it was regarded as a niche pastime that required a great amount of time, travel and trawling, the digital marketplace has provided pre-loved fashion a platform from which to reach new audiences. Open For Vintage is one such example of a brand that is leading the charge in making vintage fashion accessible to the world. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.

In fashion terms, there is something uniquely potent about the power of an investment buy—an item of clothing that is able to hold its value and beauty and keep us coming back for more, season after season. In a world of micro-trends, next day delivery and more shopping options than one could ever need, the gentle plod of a timeless piece is not to be underestimated. For the weather-beaten Brit, the coat has to be one of the items of clothing that carries the heaviest load in our wardrobes, as it needs to get us through at least 6 months of the year (if not more) and must be warm enough to keep out the chill while still looking the part. Perhaps more so than other bits in our wardrobe, a coat is also an item that is least likely to be swept up in the changing tides...

Now, we know the true meaning of Christmas goes way beyond shopping; it’s about being thankful for what you have, showing compassion for others, and, if this year allows, spending time with our nearest and dearest; the latter being perhaps the greatest gift we could hope to receive. But that doesn’t mean we can’t indulge ourselves by compiling a money’s no object Christmas list. We let our fashion fantasies run wild, and the result? An edit of luxury Christmas gifts for her that are so incredibly beautiful, it’s hard to believe they even exist. With only the chicest of coats and the most covetable of bags, all the way to premium skincare, scroll below to live vicariously through our assortment of high-end treats. You Deserve to Make Money Even W...

You know how most people manage to map out their memories around major life events (such as a wedding, a birth, meeting their partner, buying a new house etc.)? Well, as a beauty editor whose life revolves around testing and trialling every skincare launch that comes my way, I find it far easier to remember things by using skincare launches as my cues. Take for example last week, when my boyfriend asked me what year we moved out of our last flat. While he was convinced we made our move in late 2017, I know for a fact it must have been late 2018, as I specifically remember a bottle of Drunk Elephant serum sitting on my skincare shelf in the bathroom – and Drunk Elephant wasn’t a thing here in the UK in 2017. And while this skill seems totally useless, it has its benefits – mainly when...

At the beginning of the year, we already knew which designer bags were going to dominate in 2020. How did we predict correctly? Well, it’s a lot more than just guesswork. We spend time speaking to brands and buyers and looking at what’s trending in the fashion industry to see which bags are going to come out on top during the year. Of course, cult buys and new brands can emerge at any moment, surprising even the most seasoned of fashion buyers and editors, but there are certain styles that will still be considered solid investments even at the end of 2020. That said, we didn’t know the pandemic was coming and the financial implications of that on the fashion industry and personal budgets. But you can’t keep a good bag down. Case in point: global fashion search platf...

When it comes to gifting (and yes, scarily we are well into that time of year already) there are few pieces more special to give, or receive, than an iconic watch. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone (the perfect excuse for self-gifting), looking to add an investment piece to your Christmas list, or perhaps to a special someone’s wrist, finding a timepiece that is at once modern and timeless is key.  At Who What Wear, we know that when shopping for luxury in particular, you want a considered piece— something design-led and unique but with last-a-lifetime quality. Searching for such a piece can often involve endless research and decision-making. But, that’s where we come in. We know it’s our job to recommend to you the best of the best, so let us introduce you to Rado’s True Thinline col...

The iconic Prada triangle logo is an image known the world over. From saffiano leather totes to mini nylon cross-body bags, brand’s emblem is an instantly-recognisable symbol of designer luxury.  In recent years, the triangle logo moved beyond simply handbags and is now appearing across clothing, hair accessories and hats. This season, it also features prominently across the label’s footwear collection, with Prada’s new logo branded loafers gaining an almost cult status among the fashion set. Created in both black patent leather as well as more pared-back tones, Prada’s loafers have captured the attention of Pernille Teisbeak, Gosia Boy and more, even appearing on the feet of a few Paris Fashion Week attendees in October. Although loafers are quite a timeless classi...

It’s not an exaggeration to say that, thanks to the Gucci GG Belt, the logo belt has become one of the most ubiquitous accessories on social media, so much so that Lyst announced this iconic piece had topped its list of the world’s hottest fashion products during the last quarter of 2019. Unsurprisingly, over the last few years, more and more brands have been bringing out their own logoed iterations, and we’re pretty sure you’ll love them just as much as the iconic double Gs.  Until recently, I was quite ambivalent about the logo belt (they have historically had slight “look at me—I’m designer!” vibes), but I’ve noticed more and more stylish individuals embracing the look in a more low-key way. For example, some choose to bring out the retro undert...

Now, we know the true meaning of Christmas goes way beyond shopping; it’s about being thankful for what you have, showing compassion for others, and, if this year allows, spending time with our nearest and dearest; the latter being perhaps the greatest gift we could hope to receive. But that doesn’t mean we can’t indulge ourselves by compiling a money’s no object Christmas list. We let our fashion fantasies run wild, and the result? An edit of luxury Christmas gifts for her that are so incredibly beautiful, it’s hard to believe they even exist. With only the chicest of coats and the most covetable of bags, all the way to premium skincare, scroll below to live vicariously through our assortment of high-end treats. You Deserve to Make Money Even W...