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The Vintage Revolution Is Coming: Here’s What You Need to Know
When it comes to merging Insta-ready aesthetics with vintage kudos, Selena Williams from @selenasshop_ is well ahead of the game. She might not boast the same five-figure following as Joiner, but Selena has gathered a dedicated fan base over the last couple of years thanks to her pitch-perfect vintage ensembles, which she styles and models herself. From flowing Laura Ashley gowns to brightly coloured ’70s trousers, she’s sure to convert even the most vintage-ambivalent among us. “I started out by selling some of my old clothes for extra money, and once every item had sold, I was hooked, and everything else happened very organically,” she explains. “The past few months during lockdown have been my busiest, as I think many peop...
These 4 Low-Maintenance Hairstyles Look Particularly Chic With Thick Hair
After being understandably denied the salon experience these last few months, it makes sense that scheduling in an appointment with our favourite hairdresser has become a priority, and will mark the first time that most of us will have had a trim since the start of the year. Much like actresses who contractually agree to keep their hair long for recurring roles – think Emma Watson, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Lawrence, and Emilia Clarke, to name a few – it seems that, now we have the green light to switch-up our hair, we’re fully embracing the opportunity by opting for dramatically shorter styles. Spoiler alert: shorter hair doesn’t necessarily mean its easier to manage—particularly if you’re blessed with a head&nb...
6 Outfits That Will Make You Want to Invest in a Plain White Shirt
Ahh, the humble white shirt. It’s been a wardrobe staple of generations. Though while some might consider the item plain or dare I say, boring, this summer influencers are proving the button-down has regained credibility as a fashion-conscious go-to. Whether paired with denim, linen or (my personal favourite) swimwear, the white shirt is a versatile, wear-anywhere staple that will seamlessly see you through summer. Given the minimalist aesthetic is currently a reigning fashion favourite, it’s little wonder the white shirt is having a moment, with many minimalist influencers finding new ways to champion the item. Sylvie Mus is pairing it alongside swimwear and statement jewellery, while Lorna of Symphony of Silk is creating tonal all-white looks featuring wh...
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 Closer Look: A Manic Mighty Mite from AMG
There’s an even more manic version of the Mercedes-AMG GLA coming: The Mercedes-AMG GLA 45, with 382 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, will join the GLA 35 in U.S. Mercedes dealerships before the end of the year. Pricing has year to be announced, but don’t expect much change from $55,000. And what does paying something like $8,000 more than you would for the GLA 35 buy you? It buys you the world’s most powerful 2.0-liter production engine, for a start. Codenamed M139, and each hand-built by an AMG technician in Affalterbach, it makes its 382 hp at 6,500 rpm, with the 354 lb-ft of torque available from 4,750 to 5,000 rpm, enough to clip 0.7 second from the GLA 35’s 5.0-second zero-to-60 acceleration time. Although identical in terms of bore and stroke to the turbocharged f...
This 1965 Shelby GT350R Prototype Is the Most Expensive Mustang Ever
In the moments following the record sale of one of two ex-Steve McQueen and Bullitt film cars, a weathered and battered Highland Green 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390, we wondered if another Mustang could ever match its final price of $3.74 million. We didn’t have to wait long to find out. Just half a year later, 1965 Shelby GT350R serial number 5R002—the first of two Shelby Mustang team prototypes for the 34 subsequent production Shelby GT350Rs—has sold for $3.85 million, resetting the world-record Mustang sales price. Any time bidding reaches the seven-figure range for a Ford Mustang variant, it’s a big deal, but in this case, it was really no surprise. See all 12 photos When Ford launched its Mustang sports coupe in 1964, the pony car was heavy on style but light on performanc...
This Book Tells Astonishing True Stories from the Inside of Music Festival Medical Tents
Jim Bollenbacher‘s water cooler talk is better than yours. After years of service as a first responder medic at large music festivals, the attorney turned paramedic has released a new book detailing his experiences. Molly, Mushrooms and Mayhem: Stories from Inside the Music Festival Medical Tent explores Bollenbacher’s work tending to ravers and revelers at major music events over the years. The medical tent at a music festival is not something you want to be familiar with first-hand, and from a medic’s vantage point, it can be an extremely chaotic and stressful environment. On the flip-side, the inside of a medical tent can also be quite entertaining considering the title of the book, which will make readers “laugh, cringe, and maybe even gasp as they learn of...
2021 Chevrolet Silverado Yenko/SC: An 800-HP Truck That Preempts a Hellcat Ram 1500
The modified Silverado starts (and largely ends) with a 378-cubic-inch LT1 V-8 with a blueprinted aluminum block, forged crankshaft and pistons, and CNC-ported heads, then adds a centrifugal supercharger and custom quad-tip exhaust system for a whopping 800 hp and 720 lb-ft of torque. The Yenko/SC Silverado can be had in either two- or four-wheel drive, but in either configuration you’ll get an upgraded heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission. Both the engine and transmission come with a three-year/36,000-mile warranty. See all 7 photos Like other products from the Yenko brand, which is now owned by Specialty Vehicle Engineering, the Yenko S/C Silverado will be built in limited quantities. In this case, just 50 trucks will be built for the 2021 model year. And unlike other turnke...
2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Long-Term Review: Our Verdict After 12 Months’ Hard Labor
If you don’t already drive a truck, you might wonder why so many people do in America today. Used to be a truck was a tool, a blunt instrument designed to do a job and nothing else. That hasn’t been true in more than a decade, and no truck proves it like my long-term 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie. Old-school truck guys like to complain we critics put too much emphasis on how a truck rides and drives, how many cupholders it has, and how big its touchscreens are and not on how it tows and hauls. Thing is, the Ram does all those things well. That’s why we made it our 2019 Truck of the Year. A truck may do everything right when you drive it off the showroom floor, but the proof is in how it holds up to abuse. If you’re buying a truck for any reason other than just to look cool,...
This Lifted, Safari-Style Toyota Corolla AE86 In Ironman Livery Gives Zero Trucks
We recently wrote about a safari-style Porsche 911, a lifted and off-road-ready sports car. Think of it as an speed-addled, desert-racing truck, minus the truck part. We love safari takes on cars—practically anything is a set of knobby tires, some raised ride height, and maybe a light bar or two away from nailing the look. Or maybe we’re suffering from pandemic cabin fever, and are wound up by these safaris’ seeming unbound sense of adventure. Definitely. And @track_hype, who shared these images with us, is throwing gasoline on our cabin’s wood stove with this Toyota Corolla AE86 rocking a vintage-style Ivan Stewart Toyota off-road racing livery. This is safari hotness on a whole ‘nutha level. The designer takes the theme to its extreme with a convincing load-o...
McLaren F1 Designer Gordon Murray Thinks His Cosworth GMA Is the World’s Best V-12
Gordon Murray thinks the Cosworth GMA V12 will be one of the most iconic engines of all time. The ultra-light, ultra-compact, naturally aspirated V-12, developed by Britain’s Cosworth Engineering to Murray’s precise specification, will power a pure, driver-focused, lightweight three-passenger hypercar called the T.50, a car designed to be the successor to his ground-breaking McLaren F1 that rocked the 1990s. The Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) T.50 will make its public debut on August 4. But GMA has released a wealth of detail on the extraordinary engine that will power it. We brushed the surface of the engine’s magic recently, but consider this the deep dive. Murray wanted a 12-cylinder engine for the T.50 from the outset. “To be truly remarkable, an engine nee...
26 of the Prettiest Dresses You’ll See This Summer
You all know we’re suckers for a pretty dress here at Who What Wear. If there’s any excuse to don our favourite style and flounce about, we’re very much there for it. Even for us fashion editors, it’s so easy to get stuck in a jeans-and-knit or -blazer rut, especially here in the UK where the weather can be summer one morning and rainy by the afternoon. But once you take a leap and pull out a dress from your wardrobe again, you realise just how easy they are to wear, let alone how good they make you feel. In these times when we’re all in need of a little mood booster, and a leg-up out of our tracksuits, there’s really nothing like picking an extra dress for your daily outfit. Dresses are consistently our most-clicked-on articles and products, so we know just how much ...
I’ve Given-Up On Bras, But This is the One Style I Still Like Wearing
For full transparency, I haven’t worn an underwired bra for many years (and yes, I do concede that this is a privilege that comes with being small in the bust area), but previously my go-to has been lacy triangle styles from the likes of & Other Stories and COS. While I still love these delicate offerings, it was a 2-pack of sporty, Calvin Klein bralettes that opened up new realms of comfort. Soft, flattering, comfortable and easy to throw-on, the bralette has been a real game-changer in the lingerie department. It certainly helps that ‘90s fashion is having a renaissance this year (think of Kate Moss in those iconic Calvin Klein campaigns), particularly among Gen Z shoppers, so there’s plenty to choose from both high street and high-end designers. Good...
