From her 1975 “gay cowboys” T-shirt to pioneering catwalk collections that challenged gender norms, the late Vivienne Westwood has long been heralded as an LGBT+ icon. But the fashion house she built over five decades faces serious questions about whether the late designer’s values have endured, after allegations about homophobic bullying by its chief executive, […]
A grand exit: why four-figure coats have become a high street fixture | Fashion
If you were given £1,000 to splurge on the high street, what would you buy? Perhaps a head-to-toe new season wardrobe from Zara? Enough knitwear to see you through several winters, or maybe a lifetime supply of socks from Marks & Spencer? Whatever you decide, you’d need to factor in the cost of a taxi […]
Could the key to silkier skin be … silk? | Fashion
Remember Boswelox? The dubiously named skincare ingredient may be gone, but it lives on as industry shorthand for “marketing ingredient, no evidence”. Dozens are “discovered” each year, none of them able to hold a torch to proven heroes like retinoids, hydroxy acids and antioxidants. But the mounting evidence for silk has me interested – or, […]
What to wear for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s night or if you just like the colour red
The look of love? Silky shirting, flirty silhouettes and heart-inspired jewellery Continue reading… Source link
Dress to impress: eight Guardian writers on what they – and their partners – wore when they fell in love | Fashion
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner we’ve been thinking about what we and our loved ones wore the first time we met. It might sound frivolous, but try listening to Bella Freud’s high-brow, low-fi hit podcast, Fashion Neurosis, in which she almost always asks her guests: “If you fancy someone and you don’t like […]
Thom Browne takes flight in New York with feathers, herons and magpies | New York fashion week
Thom Browne has said that if one of his catwalk shows receives only positive reviews, he worries he has played it too safe. He much prefers to ruffle a few feathers. Literally so, this season. Birds, which along with shrunken grey suits are a Thom Browne signature, were everywhere. The models’ eyelashes, made from bright […]
‘Being ridiculous is not sexy’: Michael Kors wants to restore some sanity to the red carpet | New York fashion week
One celebrity who was very much not on Michael Kors’ moodboard for his New York fashion week show was Bianca Censori, who recently caused uproar with a near-naked appearance at the Grammys with her husband, Kanye West. “I’m not going to mention names,” said the designer, while making the reference quite clear. “Something we saw […]
The sneakerina: must-have item or step too far for hybrid fashion? | Fashion
First came jeggings. Then skousers. Now there is a new hybrid entry being added to the fashion lexicon. The sneakerina. Yes, shoes that are an amalgamation of a ballerina flat and a sneaker are quickly emerging as a key footwear trend for spring. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you […]
Kendrick Lamar’s bootcut jeans steal Super Bowl half-time show | Jeans
The game on the pitch at Super Bowl on Sunday night was only half the story. As the Philadelphia Eagles led 24-0 over the Kansas City Chiefs, a pair of jeans worn by the American rapper and Pulitzer prize winner Kendrick Lamar for his half-time performance commanded their own crowd online. Variously identified as bootcut, […]
Spin a yarn: why the knitted dress is an easy one-stop look | Fashion
Remove the added fuss of deciding what to wear on miserable dark mornings and instead opt for a chic, one-stop look that requires minimal effort. The new crop of knitted dresses does just that and, like a favourite snuggly jumper, they are not only comfortable but warm, too. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will […]