I’m pretty strict when it comes to a summer capsule wardrobe. Years ago, I might have been tempted to ensure there were loads of summer dresses and loose-fitting trousers in my wardrobe, but I’m now set on only a few items. This reasoning is absolutely to do with sustainability and ensuring my wardrobe works as hard […]
Although it seems like Ramadan just started, Eid al-Fitr is approaching fast. The holiday calls for lots of celebration, and there’s no doubt everyone shows up with some of their best outfits. Muslim women will wear everything from the fanciest looks to cool-girl, dressed-down outfits that are still elevated and put-together. As someone who often […]
Who What Wear UK’s Hannah McGhee with her Unfolded capsule. In the UK alone, 350,000 tonnes of clothing go into landfills every single year, and this number is impacted by long-standing behaviours from both retailers and consumers. Thirty percent of clothing manufactured is never sold, and 30% of clothing is returned and then often discarded. There are […]
Getting a fringe is a rite of passage in so many people’s lives, whether it’s done on a whim or after months of decision-making. Choosing your style is a big part of that journey, so a little bit of research never hurts. One of the benefits of a fringe is how well they frame your face, […]
Once the dread of bridesmaids everywhere, the floral-clad, puff-sleeve silhouette of Laura Ashley‘s dresses has become synonymous with the chintzy romanticism of the ’80s. Set up by husband-and-wife team Bernard and Laura Ashley, the brand started out as a fabric company in 1953 and opened its first store in London in the late 1960s. As […]
I never used to be someone who got excited about colour in a fashion context, however in recent seasons, high street brands such as & Other Stories have really pulled out all the stops to convince us colour-ambivalent individuals that there is plenty of styling potential to be found in embracing the rainbow. Case in point: & Other Stories‘ […]
My friends and family always tell me that I’m notoriously difficult to buy gifts for, which I adamantly refute. Sure, I’m quite particular about what I bring into my home, the items I add to my wardrobe, and the products I allow into my beauty bag, but give me a pair of gold-toned, not too big, […]
While the average height for females in the United Kingdom is said to be 5’3″, it can certainly feel like clothing is not made with women of that stature in mind. From billowing sleeves to seemingly endless pant legs, dressing rooms can feel like a helpless place for shorter women where nothing ever fits quite the way it […]
In my time as a fashion journalist, I’ve always been more interested in the little trends that are poised to go big. I’m talking about the ones that magically bubble up to prominence on the streets or that your friends start messaging about. I’ll devour a Bottega Veneta runway collection as hungrily as the next […]
There are plenty of adventurous trends to experiment with this summer (see g-string and clogs), but it’s helpful to remind ourselves of the reliable, and not to mention versatile, basics that are the building blocks of any sustainable wardrobe. True, they don’t get the heart racing quite like a shimmering metallic skirt but these “boring” pieces look chic and […]