Summer means sandals, which means sloughing away layers of hard skin built up through months of wearing sneakers and boots, and painting exposed toenails. Experts including nail technicians, a pharmaceutical scientist and a podiatrist recommend moisturising and gently exfoliating at home, plus pedicure steps such as filing, trimming and painting, but warn against abrasive scrapers […]
More than 200 fashion models urge New York governor to sign bill of rights | New York
More than 200 top fashion models including Christy Turlington, Helena Christensen, Alessandra Ambrosio and Beverly Johnson have sent an open letter to the New York governor, Kathy Hochul, asking her urgently to sign a bill of rights giving models protection from sexual harassment, discrimination and AI. The Fashion Workers Act was passed in the New […]
My Christmas fashion formula? Make it all about your party skirt | Skirts
What if the fairy didn’t go at the top of the Christmas tree? What if you switched things up this year, and had the sparkle closer to the ground? Put the ladder back. I’m not talking about rearranging your Christmas tree, I’m talking about rearranging your Christmas outfit. The best festive dressing formulas are equal […]
What to wear for the great Christmas getaway
Whether you’re driving home for Christmas, or navigating the Avanti West Coast line with four suitcases and a dog, you might as well dress for the occasion Continue reading… Source link
Shawl thing: the surprising rise in tiny scarves | Fashion
Usually, miniature things in fashion are known for their cuteness rather than their practicality. Think a teeny-tiny bag that can hold little more than a bank card. But now, the knitted micro-scarf is emerging as an absurd yet functional must-have. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through […]
‘I can’t imagine wearing anything else’: Goodbye to Old Town, the beloved Norfolk clothing company | Fashion
The premise of Old Town clothing was a simple one: choose from a limited range of designs and fabrics (cotton drill, canvas, linen or cord), provide your measurements and, a few weeks later, a box would arrive through the post containing your trousers, jacket or skirt, handmade in Norfolk by designer Will Brown, Marie Willey […]
14 of the best men’s coats for winter – from puffers and parkas to trenches | Men’s coats and jackets
During winter, you wear your coat more than anything else in your wardrobe. When the drizzly season hits, it’s the weatherproof saviour that makes leaving the house just about bearable. Beyond practicalities, though, it’s also an important style choice. As the top layer of every outfit, it’s the piece of clothing everyone sees first, so […]
‘Ridiculous’ ban on exotic animal skins at London fashion week criticised by experts | London fashion week
Conservation experts have criticised a decision by London fashion week to ban exotic animal skins from its 2025 shows as “ridiculous”, warning that it is ill-informed and could harm the protection of many snakes, crocodiles and reptile species. Last month, the British Fashion Council’s deputy director for policy and engagement, David Leigh-Pemberton, told parliament that […]
A shopping guide to the best … linen | Life and style
Buy Blue stripe dress, £79, arket.com White wrap shirt, £119, baukjen.com Green jumpsuit, £149, whistles.com Rent Navy suit, £35 for four days, by Fanfare Label from mywardrobehq.com Pink wide leg trousers, £49 for four days, by Three Graces London from rites.co Blue print dress, £131.14 for four days, by Zimmermann from hurrcollective.com Thrift Palm print […]
‘Profit is being prioritised over climate action’ – British fashion is falling behind on sustainability | Fashion
In just over a fortnight, some of the UK’s biggest fashion brands will showcase their new collections at London fashion week. Organised by the British Fashion Council (BFC), it’s always an exciting moment, bringing together some of the country’s top creative talent. But it also highlights entrenched problems in fashion. Only 3.4% of BFC members […]