How to avoid greenwashing in fast fashion industry
By Katie Wright
As the COP26 conference continued in Glasgow this week, fashion brands big and small have been ramping up their sustainability efforts.
Last month, for instance, ASOS announced ...
Chunky boots are back: how to embrace autumn’s biggest footwear trend
By Katie Wright
Part of the ‘clothing as armour’ trend that emerged during the height of the pandemic, when lockdowns across the globe meant all we needed in our wardrobes ...
Knitwear trends you’re going to see everywhere this season
By Katie Wright
It’s time to cosy up for cold weather, with woolly knits that will help you look cool but feel warm.
What’s on the knitwear style ...
Green activist hid in Louvre loos before gatecrashing Louis Vuitton’s show
Marie Cohuet hid in a lavatory inside the Louvre art museum for over two hours, plotting her gatecrashing of Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show in protest at the ...
Stylish ways to wear animal print this autumn
By Katie Wright
A timeless fashion classic, animal print is back for autumn and it’s fiercer than ever, with bright hues, touchable textures and cosy knits here to liven ...
Not so fast! Supply bottlenecks strain fashion chains
By James Davey and Lisa Baertlein
Supply bottlenecks, slower product deliveries and higher freight and labour costs risk shifting the fast fashion industry into the slow lane, as shown this ...
Coat trends to look forward to this winter
By Prudence Wade
There’s no use ignoring it any longer: autumn is here. Instead of wallowing in the demise of summer though, it’s time to look forward to ...
Hunting for a new handbag? Essential autumn/winter trends
By Katie Wright
Autumn is officially here, meaning it’s time to pack away our strappy dresses, shorts and sandals, and get ready to bundle up in cosy knitwear and ...
Must-have autumn footwear trends: from minimalist trainers to glam heels
By Katie Wright
As temperatures cool, autumn fashion is hotting up – and that includes accessories.
In the footwear department, there’s a fresh focus on office attire with shiny shoes ...
Autumn/winter fashion will be all about maximalism
By Katie Wright
With autumn on the horizon, it’s time to find out what’s in store on the fashion front next season.
Looking at the catwalk collections, there’...
Jacket trends to be seen in this autumn
By Katie Wright
As summer begins to fade and autumn inches ever closer, it’s all about transitional fashion, adding key pieces to our wardrobes that will keep us warm ...
What to wear for autumn workouts
By Katie Wright
Sometimes referred to as the ‘second New Year’, September brings with it a sense of starting over, turning a new leaf after the excesses of holiday season.
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PSG sign two-year deal with fashion house Dior
Paris St Germain said on Monday they had signed a two-year partnership deal with fashion house Christian Dior.
PSG said Dior would design their official wardrobe, and that the partnership ...
Suit up in style: three major tailoring trends to try
By Katie Wright
Tailoring has gone truly mainstream this season. Inspired by celebs and Instagram style stars, two-piece suits and edgy jackets have replaced summer dresses as the hottest outfits ...
Peekaboo chic: Why cut-out detail dresses are summer’s hottest trend
By Katie Wright
River Island Green Floral Cut Out Midi
Designers were playing fashion peekaboo on the spring/summer catwalks, with cut-out details that revealed a subtle flash of flesh.
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Shine on: Summer sequins are the trend we need right now
Get your sparkle on this season, with sequin-encrusted pieces inspired by the SS21 catwalks says KATIE WRIGHT
There was a definite sense that designers were ready to embrace the fun ...
Inject some fun into your wardrobe with this summer’s biggest trend: stripes
By Prudence Wade
Trends come and go, but one thing is constant: stripes will always be in fashion.
As far as patterns go, it really is a great uniter – you’...
Sneaker style: fashion tips for wearing trainers
By Katie Wright
If loungewear was the dominant fashion trend of lockdown, trainers were the footwear that ruled, as shiny loafers and high heels gathered dust in wardrobes across the ...
Summer’s hottest sandal trends, from flatforms to strappy heels
By Katie Wright
Warm weather is here, and opportunities for fun days out are opening up – all of which means a pair of stylish sandals should be top of your ...
How to sew a simple, open-back summer dress
Ladies, what could be more satisfying than wearing a lovely summer dress that you created, start to finish?
In this video, YouTuber Jess Dang presents a great project for someone ...
Sustainable swimwear: Get ready for summer with these eco-friendly swimmers
By Katie Wright
If you’re worried about your fashion footprint and want to make more sustainable shopping choices, summer swimwear is a great place to start.
This season, brands ...
A Scandi-style bedroom makeover with smart storage options
The problem with most people’s bedrooms is there never seems to be enough space.
Fortunately, in this video, Australian interior decorator Tara Dennis demonstrates that it is possible to ...
A dream house built from recycled timber
Who said sustainable design need be anything less than stunning?
In this video, designer and builder Geoff Orr introduces us to the 520-square-metre dream house he constructed by hand from ...
Natural methods to repel wasps (or live with them, safely)
Please exercise maximum caution if you plan to get rid of a wasp’s nest yourself, and consider getting a professional to help you instead of undertaking the task yourself.
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