Facts were cool for about 250 years. From the Enlightenment until this century, facts were where it was at. They had a good innings. But it is game over for facts, the end of the line for statistics. These days, what counts is what you feel. In other words, it’s all about the vibe. Vibes […]
Chanel opts for craft over celebrity in choice of new creative chief | Fashion
The most glamorous job hunt in fashion is over. Chanel has announced the appointment of the 40-year-old French-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy to the role of creative director, bringing to an end a six-month recruitment campaign during which almost every top tier name in fashion has been linked to the role. Blazy joins Chanel from Bottega […]
Find your perfect pair of trousers and they’ll work with everything | Women’s trousers
It has been a mixed bag of a year, hasn’t it? Ups and downs, let’s say. That is probably the most positive spin on 2024. But when times are challenging, it is more important than ever to celebrate the small wins. And for me, one of the deep joys of this year has been rediscovering […]
Paul Mescal sells clothes on Vinted to raise money for Irish charity | Paul Mescal
First the chain he wore in Normal People gained a cult following, then he went viral for the tiny shorts he’d been papped wearing while running through London and Dublin. Paul Mescal’s latest fashion fixation is the cardigan, and fans will no longer have to admire them from afar or flock to buy the same […]
Go bigger and bolder with your blusher | Beauty
Increasingly, I’ve noticed many people (OK, many people on social media, on the catwalk and everywhere other than in real life) wearing blush that starts from the very high end of the cheekbone – close to the side of the eyes – and then curves round to the bottom of the cheek. If you’ve always […]
Glam it up, guys: partywear for men – in pictures | Fashion
We’re a week into December and the party season is in full swing. If you’re struggling with the age old ‘what to wear’ conundrum, keep it simple. Stick with black and white and experiment with texture, it’s a versatile way to supercharge your outfit. Dolce and Gabbana’s AW24 collection is a master class in how […]
Colour, lace and jazzy prints: tights are latest low-cost fashion statement | Fashion
Black opaque tights have been a winter staple for women for years, but this party season they are being shunted to the bottom of the sock drawer. Instead, retailers are reporting a spike in sales of “fashion tights”. This genre spans everything from vibrant coloured pairs to lacy and glitter versions. At Marks & Spencer, […]
Maggie Tabberer: Vogue model who became the face of Australian fashion | Australian fashion
Before Instagram influencers and reality show home renovators there was Maggie Tabberer, whose poise and urbane advice on fashion and decorating made her a household name. Known fondly as Maggie T, she has died just days before her 88th birthday. Tabberer was, quite literally, the face of Australian fashion. Photographed by Lord Snowdon in 1960, […]
Chanel hits lavish new heights in efforts to reignite Chinese market | Chanel
Coco Chanel was an ambitious woman, but even she could not have imagined the scale on which the house she founded now operates. This time last year, four blocks of Manchester’s Northern Quarter became a Chanel catwalk. For its final show of 2024, Chanel built a black wooden catwalk spanning the West Lake in Hangzhou, […]
It’s a jungle out there – and a leopard-print coat gives you big cat energy on the streets | Fashion
The secret to wearing leopard print well is to show no fear. Shrug it on in an offhand fashion. Don’t be cowed by its power. A leopard-print coat isn’t just a good match for your party dress, but excellent with jeans and trainers too. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if […]