Princess Beatrice birthday: 11 of the royal’s best fashion moments
On Saturday 8 August, Princess Beatrice celebrates her 32nd birthday. The royal, who is the Queen’s fifth grandchild and is ninth-in-line to the throne, recently married property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a secret ceremony at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor. The couple had originally intended to wed on 29 May at
Best women’s linen clothing 2020: Keep cool in these shirts, shorts and dresses
Linen is the fabric your wardrobe needs for summer. While in the Nineties it became synonymous with your tired and drab holiday wardrobe, it has since seen a resurgence, hitting the runway and high streets in a big way. During spring/summer 2018 shows, for example, the catwalks were littered with designers reimagining linen with fresh
Beyonce’s stylist reveals it took more than 1,000 hours to create Valentino leopard catsuit for Black is King
Beyoncé‘s stylist has revealed the extent of the work that went into dressing the star for her acclaimed visual album Black Is King, detailing the hours that were spent creating one of the most recognisable looks from the Disney+ film. Black Is King, described as being “a story for the ages that informs and rebuilds
Rihanna wears show-stopping yellow coat for Harper’s Bazaar September issue cover shoot
Rihanna is featured in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar, starring in a cover shoot for the fashion magazine shortly after launching her eponymous skincare line. Fans of Rihanna have been patiently waiting for the singer to release new music, following the release of her 2016 album Anti. The 32-year-old has been keeping herself busy
Marni issues apology for ‘Jungle Mood’ campaign amid accusations of racism
Italian fashion brand Marni has issued an apology for its latest “Jungle Mood” campaign, which features black models posing in chains. On Tuesday, fashion industry watchdog account Diet Prada shared images from the label’s photoshoot, which showed models wearing a series of “ethnic” items including woven grass hats, chunky wooden Bayong necklaces, and piles of
How to style them for summer 2020
When thinking about the colour for summer, there’s often not one that particularly stands out. But bold hues usually take centre stage. This season proved that more so than ever. The spring/summer shows would perhaps be best described as an explosion of different hues. Christopher Kane, for example, turned to orange and pink lace. And
Emmy Awards 2020: What will the dress code be for the virtual ceremony?
At this year’s Emmys, the glamorous red carpet will be exchanged for a cosy night in as the annual awards ceremony goes virtual. Due to take place on 20 September, the event will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and will see stars including Zendaya, Jennifer Aniston and Paul Mescal go up against their peers for
Face masks, athleisure and sandals are most popular fashion trends right now, new report says
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, people around the world are prioritising comfort and safety, with athleisure, sandals and face masks emerging as the most popular fashion trends, according to a new report. On Wednesday, global fashion search platform Lyst released its newest 2020 Lyst Index showing the shopping behaviours of more than 9m people per
Kansai Yamamoto death: Fashion designer dies from leukaemia aged 76
Fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto has died at the age of 76 after suffering from acute myeloid leukaemia, his daughter and fashion label has announced. On Monday 27 July, actor Mirai Yamamoto shared a post on Instagram revealing that her father passed away just under a week ago. In her caption, which was written in Japanese
Is Next going to take over Victoria’s Secret in the UK?
Next is poised to take over Victoria’s Secret in the UK, it has emerged. In June, it was reported that Victoria’s Secret had gone into administration in the UK, putting 800 jobs at risk. The lingerie retailer, which has 25 stores across the UK, hired administrators from Deloitte following the economic impact of the coronavirus
Best summer shirts for men 2020: Short-sleeved styles
Ah, the trusty men’s summer shirt. Although loud and proud in design, they usually reside in a special place at the back of the wardrobe for months, before being dusted off, like a vintage wine, and resurrected for the holiday season. Every summer, on beaches the world over, from Cornwall to Cape Verde, you’ll see
How can we encourage people to wear face masks? Make them fashionable
When Crocs were unveiled to the unsuspecting footwear world in 2002, the response was an astounding “nope”. The unsightly rubber hooves quickly became a symbol of medical professionals in need of wipe-clean shoes and the distinctly unfashionable. Some 15 years later, Spanish fashion house Balenciaga partnered with the makers of the rubber pariah to produce