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Prime Day was created by Amazon, which has an affiliate relationship with Shop TODAY. Whenever you buy an Amazon product through our site, Amazon pays Shop TODAY a small commission on that sale. Amazon Prime Day 2020 is officially here, and the two-day long event, spanning Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, is filled with massive
A match made in Covid: Fashion brands are transforming the humble face mask into a coordinated accessory
The list of indoor public spaces where the government has made face coverings mandatory was extended earlier this month, to include cinemas, places of worship and other public spaces, meaning masks have fast become an everyday necessity — an an accessory with growing fashion kudos. DIY masks or disposable, medical grade versions dominated during the
How the ‘Material Girl’ has shaped modern fashion trends
Madonna’s career as an internationally renowned superstar has spanned the best part of four decades, cementing her status as one of history’s most celebrated artists. While her musical talents have been critically acclaimed the world over, the singer has also had a significant influence on global fashion trends ever since she first took her place
When will the beauty and fashion industry truly represent all skin colours?
When will the beauty and fashion industry truly represent all skin colours? | The Independent Independent Premium > Editor’s letters Fashion and beauty reflect the culture we are living in, and change hasn’t happened quickly enough, writes Harriet Hall Catering for everyone in beauty and fashion isn’t frivolous, it’s a fundamental sign of equality (
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
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
Best fashion rental services for a more sustainable shopping experience
With Britons throwing away an estimated £140 million worth of clothing each year, there’s no denying that our rapacious shopping habits are harming the planet. As one of the most polluting industries, the fashion world needs to wake up to its sustainability problem. If the stats unsettle you as much as they do us, and
Zara owner Inditex to close up to 1,200 fashion stores around the world
The owner of Zara is to close between 1,000 and 1,200 retail stores across the globe, outlining a plan to “reinforce all of its brands’ e-commerce capabilities”. Inditex, a Spanish multinational fashion group, operates more than 7,000 stores worldwide, owning brands including Zara, Zara Home, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Pull and Bear and Oysho. In March,
UK fashion designers including Rixo launch reusable face coverings range
The British Fashion Council has launched a range of face coverings designed by six British designers as part of a joint campaign with Bags of Ethics. The aim of the campaign, titled “Great British Designer Face Coverings: Reusable, for People and Planet”, is to manufacture sustainable, reusable, non-medical face coverings to be sold across the
Coronavirus is the fashion industry’s wake-up call to change, eco-fashion campaigner Livia Firth warns
Ethical fashion campaigner Livia Firth says the coronavirus has sounded the alarm in the fashion industry that sweeping change is needed on its consequential environmental impacts. “The fashion industry has been talking for years about the need to change,” she told The Independent. “There have been conferences, panels, people talk and talk, and nothing happens.
Mario Testino’s ode to Italy: Discover an intimate portrait of its people, art, food, and fashion
One of the most influential fashion and portrait photographers, Mario Testino is responsible for the creation of emblematic images, transmitting emotion and energy in an open and intimate way. Throughout his four-decade career, Testino has gone beyond the world of fashion to capture traditions and cultures from a unique point of view. Peruvian by birth,