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It’s not like Katie Holmes didn’t look good before, but—and I won’t be the first one to say this—she has seriously turned her fashion game up in recent years. Whether it’s literally walking down the street in New York wearing a pair of skinny leather trousers and a cable knit jumper or ramping up the sass factor in a Saint Laurent minidress and polka-dot tights, she has wowed in the style stakes at every opportunity. And it was only recently she made a case for the dress over jeans Y2K look, and love it or hate it, Katie Holmes is definitely being experimental when it comes to her outfits.  However, it’s not all bodycon dresses and skintight pants, she’s also stayed true to her classic style. One outfit she’s recently been spotted in was a pai...

The early days of October might mark the beginning of autumn, but they also bring about the end of fashion month. By now, we’ve regaled you with trend roundups from each of the four fashion month cities—New York, London, Milan and Paris—and our bumper, biannual report documenting the runway trends to keep in mind for S/S 23 is already underway. However, as we took in the shows and scouted guest looks during the London quadrant of fashion month, we also hit the streets of the capital to shoot for our regular street style franchise. Of course, we could have focused our efforts on show attendees, documenting the wares they’ve painstakingly assembled for the occasion. And while we always love bearing witness to some impressive outfits outside the venues strewn across the city, we l...

If you’re a regular reader of Who What Wear, you’re probably well acquainted with Kate Middleton‘s wardrobe. She dresses pretty classically, but occasionally she’ll surprise us with something a bit different (case in point: this shorts and trainers look). The list of the designers she often turns to is pretty definite: often Alexander McQueen and Jenny Packham and occasionally Erdem, Self-Portrait and Roksanda. But it’s not just the more expensive end of the spectrum she’s a fan of. She regularly wears high-street pieces from a range of brands, from Superga sneakers to & Other Stories dresses. But, and I’m going to put my stake in the ground here, her favourite store has to be Zara. For years she’s worn pieces from the high-street brand a...

This Morning‘s Holly Willoughby might not be considered a directional fashion icon, particularly when you compare her outfits to the likes of Rihanna and Anna Dello Russo, but there’s no denying her style prowess. Like most television personalities, she tends to favour cheery items with mass appeal over than trend-led looks . However, ever since she wore a long-sleeved rainbow dress by London Fashion Week designer Ashish a few years ago, editors have been paying closer attention to what she wears in her daily outfit posts. Right now, we’re all about Holly’s new back-to-work wardrobe. After the summer off This Morning duties, she’s back on our screens and is already nailing her outfits.  We spoke to Willoughby’s former stylist&nbs...

While Gen-Z is firmly in the throes of Y2K dressing, those of us who remember the low slung jeans and crop tops from the first time around are looking elsewhere for some fashionable inspiration. It is a widely known fact that great style is ageless, and  some of the most stylish women in fashion are in their 40s, 50s and 60s, and have spent a lifetime curating their refined looks while still making current trends work for them.  There are plenty of valuable lessons to be learned in how to build a timeless wardrobe (get ready to take notes), but also how to stay true to your own personal style, as fashion is all about self expression and what makes you feel good above all else. Having been guilty of buying into a quick fads and whatever is trending on TikTok, I̵...

Like jeans shopping, swimwear shopping is often avoided seeing as it can be tricky to find the right fit. But thanks to the now iconic label Hunza G, the one-size-fits-all swimsuits and bikinis in a crinkle-stretch fabric are hugely flattering because it stretches to mould to your body. Loved my influencers and celebrities (including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kim Kardashian and Holly Willoughby, Emily Ratajkowski, Rihanna, Suki Waterhouse and Hailey Baldwin), the easy to wear material makes the task of finding well-fitting swimwear a lot easier.  Originally launched in 1984 as Hunza, the brand created the iconic minidress Julia Roberts wears in Pretty Woman. The label was then relaunched 30 years later under the name Hunza G and is now so popular, you can spot the textured ...

In our experience, coats are one of those wardrobe staples that really pay dividends when you invest a little more money in them. Of course, that doesn’t have to mean four-figure sums. Rather it could mean hand-selecting premium brands that know how to deliver time-tested designs. Some of fashion’s most famous outwear icons include the Max Mara camel coat, which dates back to 1981, and the iconic Burberry trench that boasts an impressive 100-year history. But there are also plenty of new entries making their presence felt in the market right now, including the oversized luxury of Raey and Saks Potts’s statement-making big-collar energy. They’re classics in the making, for sure. So if you’re on the lookout for an investment co...

In our experience, coats are one of those wardrobe staples that really pay dividends when you invest a little more money in them. Of course, that doesn’t have to mean four-figure sums. Rather it could mean hand-selecting premium brands that know how to deliver time-tested designs. Some of fashion’s most famous outwear icons include the Max Mara camel coat, which dates back to 1981, and the iconic Burberry trench that boasts an impressive 100-year history. But there are also plenty of new entries making their presence felt in the market right now, including the oversized luxury of Raey and Saks Potts’s statement-making big-collar energy. They’re classics in the making, for sure. So if you’re on the lookout for an investment co...

In our experience, coats are one of those wardrobe staples that really pay dividends when you invest a little more money in them. Of course, that doesn’t have to mean four-figure sums. Rather it could mean hand-selecting premium brands that know how to deliver time-tested designs. Some of fashion’s most famous outwear icons include the Max Mara camel coat, which dates back to 1981, and the iconic Burberry trench that boasts an impressive 100-year history. But there are also plenty of new entries making their presence felt in the market right now, including the oversized luxury of Raey and Saks Potts’s statement-making big-collar energy. They’re classics in the making, for sure. So if you’re on the lookout for an investment co...

It’s back! After what seemed like the longest wait, Emily has finally returned to Paris and our screens for a second season. Landing on Netflix last Wednesday, we’re presuming you’ve already binged at least some of it— or perhaps you’re saving it for that cosy lull in between Christmas and New Year to really enjoy it (totally understandable— and don’t worry, there’s no spoilers here).  Either way, we all know it’s not Gabriel you’re watching it for (okay, a little bit Gabriel)— but mostly it has to be the outfits. Emily’s wardrobe may have divided opinion in the first season but whether you love her flamboyant style or loathe it, no one can deny the genius of the show’s costume consultant (and Sex and the City veteran) Patricia Field.  From Emily’s bright and bold...

If you’re a regular reader of Who What Wear, you’re probably well acquainted with Kate Middleton‘s wardrobe. She dresses pretty classically, but occasionally she’ll surprise us with something a bit different (case in point: this chic outfit with Warehouse and Chanel). The list of the designers she often turns to is pretty definite: often Alexander McQueen and Jenny Packham and occasionally Erdem, Emilia Wickstead and Roksanda. But it’s not just the more expensive end of the spectrum she’s a fan of. She regularly wears high-street pieces from a range of brands, from Superga sneakers to & Other Stories dresses. But, and I’m going to put my stake in the ground here, her favourite store has to be Zara. For years she’s worn pieces from th...

I have the Who What Wear Facebook group So… Should I Buy This? to blame for getting me hooked on Rachel Stevens’s style. The former member of S Club 7 has been on Instagram for some time but one of our readers and followers of SSIBT wanted to know more about her style. Upon further investigation, I realised we’ve been overlooking Stevens’s sense of fashion.  Her IG is full of fantastic accessible looks, from great suits to pretty dresses paired with sneakers and denim jackets. Her style is best described as classic, and she often goes for mixing high street with designer. The truth is that while her style might not be edgy, they’re the kind of outfits that are easy to put together. I’ve worked out a number of chic pieces that she has in he...