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One of the Coolest Minimalist Brands Has Just Dropped the Perfect Capsule
Known for their sculptural separates and chic staples, Totême has created the coolest 8-piece summer edit comprised of tops, trousers, knitwear and outwear. Described by Browns’ Head of Womenswear Buying, Heather Gramston, as “Beautiful, wearable and transitional”, fans of Totême can rest assure that the brand has very much stuck to its classic formula, but simply focused on hard-working pieces that can be dressed down and dressed-up, depending on your needs. At the top of our wishlist is the white cotton blouse, which is a perfect pairing for straight leg jeans and sliders when working from home. We also have our eye on the smocked dress, which is sure to come in handy when autumn hits—just wear...
This Fabric Makes Summer Outfits Look More Expensive
As someone whose job often includes spotting trends, over the years I’ve developed a pretty keen eye for looking at the finer details. From the way a top is cut to the precise print that is currently pervading Instagram, when it comes to emerging styles it’s usually the intricacies that make all the difference. Speaking of intricacies, this summer there seems to be one key fabric detail that has been trending across both high-street and contemporary labels. Elasticated shirring or smocked fabric seems to be everywhere, used to create a detailed scrunch effect across dresses, skirts, shirts and more. Of course, shirring is not new, the detail has been around for decades, though this summer it seems to have gained particular prominence with the fashion set thanks to b...
The “Fake Picnic” Is the Latest Instagram Trend to Blow Up This Summer
No beach? No problem. Fittingly, this summer’s most-liked pictures don’t involve a tropical vacation or set up on the sand, but rather center around something a little closer to home and a lot more accessible. Spoiler alert: iI’s a patch of grass and, optionally, a blanket or even bedsheet if you so please. That’s right—it seems that more time to appreciate the simple things in life has led Instagram’s most stylish fashion people to reimagine (yet again) what a cool shot looks like. Luckily, at least for now, all it requires is stepping into your front or backyard (or even a local park granted you wear a mask and social distance) and snapping a pic in a picnic-like setup which can be real or—no judgment—staged for the ’gram. As for what to wear, that’s entirely up to you. Some ar...
I Just Cleared Out My Entire Beauty Collection and This Is What I Kept
There are significant perks to being a beauty editor. Getting to play with makeup all day is one, being privy to some of the most well-kept industry secrets is another. The most obvious, however, is the fact that we are constantly surrounded by the latest products. Whether it’s the latest serum or mascara, you better believe we’ve tried every last thing that we recommend out for ourselves. And it truly is a wonderful thing. Over the last few months, however, us beauty editors have found ourselves in a bit of a conundrum. You see, part of our job is receiving numerous parcels a day, each containing the latest products so that we can test them and review them for ourselves. And while this can be easily managed in an office environment where storage and recycling bins are a ple...
Hair Experts Reveal the Styles Women Over 50 Love
As with any hair change, it’s important to know what you’re getting yourself into before you go ahead. Of course, going short comes with the usual considerations such as whether or not your cut of choice will work with your texture and thickness. However, when it comes to going short, there are other things to consider too. As a rule, short hair tends to have to be styled more frequently than longer hair, and the general need for upkeep tends to be greater. When it comes to a short look that needs constant styling, it’s more important than ever to take the texture of your hair into account. “Consider the natural texture of your hair—if it is coarse, fine, straight, curly, etc. If you go for a style that ignores this, it will cause styling issues. Use your new short haircut to put emphasis ...
These 6 Trainers Will Go With All of Your Summer Dresses
Lily Allen was probably the first person I remember making me love the trainers and dress combo. For her Smile video, she was pictured in an array of prom-style dresses paired with chunky white sneakers. For what it’s worth, the pink strappy dress layered with gold necklaces and finished off with gold hoops is still a look I love today, 14 years on. The impact of that look, I’d argue, is still felt today—with the frock and sneakers outfit remaining popular. Of course, it wouldn’t be fashion without looking at the newest way the fashion crowd is wearing said trend. Firstly, you have to consider the dress. From puffed-sleeves to oversized as well as polka dot looks, there are plenty of styles that are very current. Secondly, it’s worth considering your acce...
15 Pictures That Prove French Bobs Are the Chicest Haircut to Have Right Now
It comes as no surprise really that after three and a half months of lockdown, we all seem to be suffering from a little hair fatigue. Whether it’s from staring at yourself in zoom meetings for too long or having outgrown your usual cut not being able to get to the salon, a lot of us are now considering a change of style for when we finally get that prized hair appointment. We’re here to help you find some inspiration, and where better to start than the bob? If you haven’t already succumbed to this shorter style in the last few years, you’re a stronger woman than we are— before the lockdown, at least half of the Who What Wear UK office had gone for the snip. Long bobs and blunt bobs have all had their moments but the most recent cool-girl hair trend? The French bob. If you...
Unravelling Fashion, Beauty and Trauma in I May Destroy You
For those not already familiar with Coel’s work, the 32-year-old had her breakout moment in 2014 with her one-woman show, Chewing Gum Dreams, which debuted at the National Theatre in London. Following rave reviews of the play, Netflix approached Coel to adapt it into a series, which ended up ushering her character, teenage Tracey Gordon, onto screens and into hearts around the world in 2016. Devastatingly, it was while writing season two of Chewing Gum that Coel experienced the assault that led to the creation of I May Destroy You. While both series share similarities—the exploration of friendship, sexuality, and Coel’s creative genius, of course—the emotional takeaways for viewers are profoundly different: Chewing Gum made me laugh so hard I cried; I May Destroy You ma...
These Feel-Good Summer Printed Dresses Are Pure Joy
Despite not being much of a dress person, I find that every time I put on a printed frock, there’s a sort of strange fashion alchemy that occurs. No longer am I just a slipper-clad working-from-homer stuck in a never-ending cycle of moving from desk to fridge to sofa. Rather, I am the lady of the manor, an 18th-century duchess who spends her mornings reading quietly by the window and afternoons swishing ’round the house calling for more Earl Grey tea, please, butler (aka husband). Social isolation has done funny things to all of us, okay? 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 Beaut...
I’m Already Planning My Autumn Capsule Wardrobe—Here’s What’s on My List
I’ve always felt my best in the cocooning layers of autumn—think chunky jumpers, heeled boots and tailored coats—so the warmer months are always a bit of a struggle for me style-wise. I resent buying overtly summery pieces that I’ll only wear for max two months of the year (this is England, after all), and while that does mean I end up wearing the same white T-shirt and jeans on rotation in August, I still prefer to buy things that I can easily adapt for autumn and winter. So yes, that’s why in the height of summer, I’m already looking ahead and making a mental list of the items I’ll be adding to my cold-weather capsule. I’m a true believer in sticking to your personal style...
Harvey Nichols’s Summer Sale Includes So Many of This Season’s It Items
As the summer sales have been running for a few weeks now, it would be easy to assume that much of the best items have already been snapped up. To the contrary, there are still many lust-worthy products available from the industry’s buzziest brands, particularly when it comes to Harvey Nichols’s current sale selection, which is up to 60% off. Between Rixo and Jacquemus, Rejina Pyo and Staud, Harvey Nichols’s sale line-up reads like a who’s who of fashion’s cult favourites and most in-demand brands. The department store is even offering luxury brands such as Givenchy, Valentino and JW Anderson at significant discounts. From the enviably cool pieces you’ll remember from summer runways (like Jacquemus’s La Robe Maxi dress) t...
This Is How 3 Influencers Are Styling the New Who What Wear Collection
Who What Wear launched its second collection—featuring bright colours, on-trend prints and enviably cool silhouettes—on Zalando this month. The range is filled with versatile pieces that will see you through summer, from statement-making puff-sleeve tops to polka-dot midi dresses and silky slip skirts. While two of our editors (myself included) have already had the chance to take the collection of dresses for a spin, we’ve now turned our attention to a few fashionable influencers in order to see how they are choosing to style the range. From London-based Eni Ilori to Scandi influencer Karoline Dall and Berlin native Anna Winter, below we have three influencers with unique aesthetics, and as you’ll see, they’ve all styled the collection ...
