Fashion news, advice and pictures
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From pictures of puppies to deadly political manoeuvres, WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging platform. But is it losing its appeal? -
Crisp lab coats, white clogs and oversize perspex glasses are on the catwalk and selling out on high streets
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This ‘new’ treatment may have gone viral, but hair oil has been part of Indian beauty routines for centuries -
Supermodel tells British Vogue she was left ‘permanently deformed’ by rare side effect -
Turning trees into textiles is linked to historical atrocities and environmental harm. But any plant-based material can potentially become viscose-rayon -
Scandinavian style is lauded for its sustainability and minimalism – but that’s only half the story. Here are 15 designers making headlines at this year’s event
Spotlight
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British prime minister-in-waiting Liz Truss is said to want to appear in the fashion glossy, but she should be careful what she wishes for -
Shopping
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Candles will boost your mood – and when you feel better, you look beautiful, says Funmi Fetto -
Release your inner hippy with charms and beads, bracelets and anklets – all in vibrant sunshine colours -
Get moving with Jane Fonda and H&M, keep your kicks box fresh, plus stylish bags made from recycled bottles -
Soft fabrics in plain colours or pretty prints look cool in wraparound styles for a hot day
Sustainable fashion
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The climate crisis and recent heatwaves has led to a surge in sales. But why are some of them so big? -
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A quality T-shirt is a style classic: from vintage band tees to designer rental options, here are the best to buy, rent or thrift -
Our wardrobes speak volumes, as Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak’s fashion choices show. But the social signals our clothing gives out are ever changing
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Yes, a man can rock a skirt on the catwalk or the red carpet – but what if your natural habitat is the greasy spoon or street market? Time to slip into that slitted maxi … -
Striking stripes, bold prints and zesty hues... Nothing says summer is here like a classic polo shirt -
Great balls of fire! Jock straps! Cowboy boots! The Paris spring-summer 2023 collections were anything but dull -
From Gucci’s collaboration with Harry Styles to Prada’s ‘normal clothes’, a heatwave-hit Milan saw the temperatures turned up on and off the catwalk
Regulars
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Soft fabrics in plain colours or pretty prints look cool in wraparound styles for a hot day
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With details like puff sleeves or a rustic print, the whimsy dress may be fun and folkloric – but it can also mean business -
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16 February 1923: Its casual connection with the nose is steeped with historic, romantic, and sentimental interest
The shows
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Crystals, velvet, lamé, sequins and statement sparkly earrings feature in high-end couture catwalk -
Virginie Viard’s tweed-filled couture collection championed accessible silhouettes with an edge -
Works by Kyiv artist Olesia Trofymenko formed the centrepiece of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s ode to the tree of life
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