British Celebrities
Fashion Designer Dame Mary Quant, Dubbed the “Mother of Miniskirts”, has Died
Fashion designer Dame Mary Quant has died at the age of 93. The news was confirmed on 13 April via a statement from her family declaring that she "died peacefully at home in Surrey, UK this morning". Tributes poured in for the fashion icon who was credited with popularising the miniskirt in the 1960s. "It's impossible to overstate Quant's contribution to fashion. She represented the joyful freedom of 1960s fashion, and provided a new role model for young women. Fashion today owes so much to her trailblazing vision," the V&A Museum tweeted. Former British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman added: "RIP Dame Mary Quant. A leader of fashion but also in female entrepreneurship- a visionary who was much more than a great haircut." Quant was often dubbed the "mother of the miniskirt" after the o...
Rita Ora Casually Wears a Totally See-Through Naked Dress for a Hair Appointment
Rita Ora wearing naked dresses has become as groundbreaking as florals in spring, but we can't help but keep adding her 'fits to our summer inspo moodboards. The latest ensemble worn by the "You Only Love Me" singer was posted on her Instagram stories on 28 March and shows Ora wearing a pearlescent pink sheer naked dress with contrasting black briefs underneath. While for the majority of us, this risqué look might be reserved for a fancy night out, for Ora it's simply thrown on for a hair appointment. The photo shows Ora facing a brick wall so that we are only given a back view of the dress. Instead, her lighter blonde curls are cascading down her back. Tagging Violet Teriti for her long hair extensions and hair colourist Matt Rez, her hair ends just above her knickers. A small tie strap ...
Regé-Jean Page Goes Shirtless at the “Dungeons and Dragons” Premiere, and We’re Not Mad About It
Regé-Jean Page is known for scrubbing up smartly in a suit and tie during his appearances at red carpet events. But the "Bridgerton" star seemed to forget quite an important element of his outfit at the "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" premiere in London on 23 March: his shirt. Although, let it be known, we are not complaining. The 34-year-old actor went shirtless beneath his black blazer, which included silk lapels, revealing just a hint of chest hair on his perfectly chiselled pecs. Working with stylist Holly Macgaghten, he paired the blazer with black slim-fit trousers, matching dress shoes, and no shirt underneath. Accessorising with a silver chain brooch, and chain necklace, the star beamed as he posed for the cameras at the premiere of his upcoming film. Just one day ea...
Rita Ora’s Netted Naked Top Is a Risqué Fashion Move
View this post on Instagram A post shared by RITA ORA (@ritaora) It's hardly an overstatement to say that Rita Ora is quite the bold fashion icon, and her latest Instagram post offers another outfit to add to the mix. The 32-year-old treated her followers to a carousel of photos on Instagram on 19 March from her dreamy Dubai getaway which included a hearty serving of naked dressing, as she posed in a netted crop top with nothing underneath. The "You Only Love Me" singer teamed the bold top - held together with only gold and red beads - with a straw and bead embellished maxi skirt, stacks of bangles and bracelets, and a pair of Y2K oversized sunglasses. Complete with wet-look beachy waves, she captioned the post: "My last couple of days part 2☀️🌊&#x...
Florence Pugh Opens London Fashion Week Wearing a Cutout Corset and Sequinned Cape
London Fashion Week opened with a touch of Hollywood glamour on 16 Feb., courtesy of Florence Pugh. The actor made a surprise appearance on the runway of the Harris Reed autumn / winter 23 show at the Tate Modern wearing a harlequin sequin skirt with thigh-high slit, black corset top with hip cutouts, and a huge disc hat as she delivered an opening monologue to kick off the show. "Clothing has transformative power, whether for an actor or simply a performer on the stage of life, the art of dressing up allows us to express who we truly are, creating a safe space to inhabit in a sometimes judgmental world," she said while walking the spotlit runway. Bringing drama to the capital, the newly-appointed creative director of Nina Ricci took inspiration from William Shakespeare's "As You Like It"...
Nicola Coughlan Stuns in a Black PVC Dress Dubbed a “Latex Masterpiece”
Can we all take a moment to appreciate Nicola Coughlan's custom-made Christopher Kane dress? The "Bridgerton" star stepped out wearing the piece of "PVC perfection", as she described it on her Instagram post, to pick up the best newcomer award at the Newport Beach Film Festival on 16 Feb. While the Irish actor has a history of nailing red carpet looks (like the blue ruffled tulle dress for the Tiffany & Co anniversary or her Barbie-core BAFTA gown), this latest look feels like a new direction for Coughlan - and we are here for it. Styled by Aimée Croysdill, the black patent midi dress had a flattering fit and flare shape which came complete with white tulle shoulder detail. She added platform Jimmy Choo heels and Tasaki jewellery to complete the look. Neil Young gave the actor a peac...
Lily James Oozes Glamour in a Corseted Figure-Hugging Dress and Wet-Look Hair
Lily James looked every inch the style icon at the premiere for her new film, "What's Love Got To Do With It?", in which she stars with Emma Thompson and Shazad Latif. Stepping out in a lime green dress that hugged her curves on 13 Feb. in London, the actor stopped for the cameras on the pink carpet to show her clashing gown in all its glory. Working with longtime stylist Rebecca Corbin Murray, James's dress was a custom Miu Miu creation that was totally covered in shimmering floral embellishments. The semi-sheer lime green fabric was lined and ruched along the torso before flowing effortlessly to the floor. While the bright colour ensured all eyes were on her, the corseted white trim and straps kept the look light and fresh. Matching white platform Jimmy Choos could be seen through the hi...
Charli XCX Lets her Clothes do the Talking as she Addresses Brits Snub at Afterparty
It was a night to celebrate the best in UK music, but the 2023 Brits was shrouded in controversy. After adopting gender-neutral categories last year, the artist of the year award included only male nominees, failing to acknowledge any women artists. Harry Styles, who won the award on 11 Feb. along with a further three, took the opportunity to acknowledge his privilege and even went on to dedicate the award to the snubbed nominees. "So this award is for Rina [Sawayama], Charli [XCX], Florence [Welch], Mabel [Hill], and Becky [Hill]. Thank you so much!" he said in his acceptance speech. As the evening continued at a series of afterparties around London, Charli XCX took the opportunity to show exactly how she felt about being left off the list. The singer, who wore a super sheer Ludovic de Sa...
Jessie J Showcases her Bump at the 2023 Brits After Announcing her Baby’s Gender
Jessie J has put her baby bump in the spotlight as the 2023 Brits. The singer arrived for the Brits red carpet wearing a red hot look that ensured all eyes were on her blossoming bump. She opted for a red crop top and matching red leggings with a subtle lace print sitting just under her bump. Styled by Madeline Bowden, she added an oversized, ruffled red coat to bring the drama to the red carpet. For her accessories, she finished the look with red pointed heels, red gloves, gold statement earrings, and a bronze globe bag. Her hair was swept back into a sleek bun, while makeup artist Karin Darnell added a bronze smokey eye and nude gloss lips. She walked the red carpet just hours after announcing she is expecting a baby boy on her Instagram. The "Bang Bang" singer announced her pregnancy o...
Harry Styles’s Fans Speculate About his Dyed Hair at the 2023 Brits
Harry Styles arrived in style at the 2023 Brits. In a stark contrast to the bright and colourful outfits we've been used to seeing him wear during his "Love on Tour" shows, the singer went for a top-to-toe black look as he arrived at London's o2 Arena. With input from his longtime stylist Harry Lambert, Styles's black velvet Nina Ricci by Harris Reed suit was still so much more than a suit. The flared trousers give a '70 feel while the textured blazer included a peplum, meaning the fabric is structured to stick out from the waist to create a dramatic silhouette. The design detail was particular popular in the 2000s and is making a comeback - his "Don't Worry Darling" costar Florence Pugh made a case for the peplum just last week - yet the looks has sparked debate among fashion lovers. Now,...
Sam Smith Arrives at the 2023 Brits in an Inflatable Latex Jumpsuit
Sam Smith is not one for taking a backseat when it comes to red carpet dressing. The "Unholy" singer arrived for the 2023 Brits wearing a structured latex jumpsuit by the designer, Harri, that seemed to inflate at the shoulders and thighs. They added platform boots to finish the quirky, structural look and wowed as they posed for photographs. Some even noticed that the inflated legs formed a heart shape - how very apt for Valentine's week! Smith performed their hit single on the night along with Kim Petras, and fortunately they made an outfit change for the stage - we had been wondering how they would dance in the ensemble (and sit down, for that matter!) They joined Harry Styles, Lewis Capaldi, Cat Burns, Lizzo, Wet Leg, and Stormzy among the night's entertainment. Smith has been wowing...
Daisy May Cooper Looks Totally Unrecognisable in a Leather Minidress at the Brits 2023
Daisy May Cooper has managed to surprise us once again with her red carpet appearance at the Brits. Becoming somewhat of an icon for incredibly bold and hilarious looks, (remember that sensational bin bag dress she wore to the BAFTAs in 2019?), fans are often left eagerly waiting to see what she'll bust out for big celebrity events. Yet we weren't expecting her outfit for the Brits. The "This Country" star looked unrecognisable in a leather minidress, latex gloves, and knee-high boots that deserved a string of fire emojis. The actor and comedian is known for playing characters in baggy outfits with a more drab appearance, including her love of Swindon football shirts, so fans have not been used to seeing Cooper ramp up the sex appeal. Although the outfit did not come without some brillian...
