“What should I buy?” This is the question that floods my WhatsApp every time a new high-street collection or collaboration launches. Whether it’s Sienna Miller for M&S, Barbour x Alexa Chung, or Jigsaw x Collagerie, the excitement is palpable. But as any seasoned shopper knows, these collections can be mixed. The hype often leads to high expectations, only for the…
British winters might not seem particularly harsh if you’re from Ouzinkie or Omsk, but for those of us who endure them, enough is enough. By late February, even the most zen among us are over the relentless grey skies and freezing temperatures, resorting to fanning the flames of resentment (if only for the warmth) toward friends flaunting their Mustique holiday…
In an era dominated by casual wear, the art of dressing up for a night out has become increasingly scarce. The rise of comfort-centric fashion, fueled by the athleisure boom and the normalization of remote work, has fundamentally reshaped sartorial norms. Casual ensembles, relaxed silhouettes, and effortless style now dominate the fashion landscape, reflecting a broader cultural shift toward prioritizing…
At the tender age of one, I underwent my first major style transformation, trading in onesies for jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers. Little did anyone know, this would mark the zenith of my sartorial evolution. Now, at 53, an age at which, historically speaking, many are already pushing up daisies, I still dress like a child. To be fair, I don’t…
The influence of coffee on the fashion scene has been percolating steadily for some time, from the cultural one-upmanship of how and where you take your flat white to the recent confirmation by Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2025: “Mocha Mousse.” This warming, earthy brown hue, described by Pantone as “imbued with richness and comfort,” bridges the gap between…
The stigma surrounding fur, once a dominant narrative in fashion, appears to be undergoing a nuanced shift. After decades of anti-fur campaigns led by organizations like PETA, which successfully pressured major brands and retailers to go fur-free, the resurgence of fur, particularly vintage fur, suggests a complex evolution in consumer attitudes. This revival, however, is not without controversy, as it…
As the world’s gaze remains fixed on Washington, D.C., where President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, are making waves with budget cuts and job slashing, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) has emerged as a defiant celebration of creativity and resilience. Against this politically charged backdrop, America’s fashion elite delivered one of the most…
The culmination of New York Fashion Week (NYFW) arrived with Thom Browne’s theatrical finale, a spectacle that encapsulated the tension between tradition and subversion in contemporary fashion. A model emerged in a jacket adorned with gold bullion, layered over 130 feet of swathed tweed and voluminous crinolines. The skirt, a labyrinth of tiers and drapes, was so elaborate that it…
New York Fashion Week (NYFW), long celebrated as the epicenter of American style, continues to prioritize women’s wear, leaving men’s fashion as a peripheral afterthought. This season, which concluded with Thom Browne’s signature theatrics on Tuesday night, underscored the stark disparity. The men’s offerings were notably sparse, prompting a reimagined quip from Annie Hall: the collections were not only forgettable…
It’s no surprise that monochrome remains a steadfast favourite in the world of fashion. Its timeless elegance and versatility make it a fail-safe choice. However, while it exudes sophistication, an overreliance on monochrome can sometimes feel uninspired or overly austere. Fortunately, there are more nuanced and flattering ways to craft a chic ensemble, one of which is the artful technique…