BEAR YOUR EAR Niki Taylor talks about her life now at the age of 51, more than three decades after becoming one of the world’s most sought-after models. The mother of four (and grandmother of one) says she loves the quiet life in Nashville, where she can balance work and motherhood. She also remembers her … Read more
When approaching spring wardrobe ideas, I doubt I’m the only one who wants to keep things simple. Even though I’m a dressy person, I’m poor on time, and I want to get dressed, to get on with my day, but I know it all works together. As a self-proclaimed maximalist when it comes to prints … Read more
As we come to terms with the fact that the clocks change twice a year, in the UK, it’s a sign of one amazing fact: the year has officially sprung. When I started my capsule-wardrobe rejig, I quickly noticed a huge gap in my top selection. As much as I love a simple white tee … Read more
In the days leading up to my trip to Lisbon, I had a clear idea of what I would bring home – separate sheets, a few great cafés to recommend to friends, and, if I was lucky, a new idea of what European spring style looks like now. What did I not expect? So that … Read more
In the past few seasons, designers have been fully incorporating skirts, basing their collections around a few key skirt styles. This includes a range of fringes by Dries Van Notes, knee-length dresses by Calvin Klein, and a large Prada skirt. For the year 2026, designers are doubling down on their fascination with these designer dresses, … Read more
4 minutes read The popularity of futuristic gadgets in the beauty and health space has increased in recent months. What was once a nice adjunct to your facial appointment is now widely available not only in LED masks and microcurrent skincare wands, but also in light red caps for hair growth, neck panels, and targeted … Read more
It is a great pity that Elsa Schiaparelli is not more widely known than her rival Chanel. Maybe that’s why it’s so hard to pronounce his name. Is it ‘shap’, ‘skap’ or ‘skyap’? Tristram Hunt, director of the V&A, responds with a quip from Schiaparelli himself: ‘No one knows how to say it, but everyone … Read more
3 minutes read At Tom Ford’s Spring 2026 fashion show, models strutted around a white runway, enthralling an adoring audience with a mix of TV sets and pianos. With a scary event set, the whole show had a very hot temperature, Patrick Bateman of the right kind: the clothes were rough, louche even, with the … Read more
MILAN – Loro Piana’s ongoing quest to increase the quality of merino wool fibers each year has resulted in two incredibly thin bales in 2025, presented on Wednesday as part of the 27th annual Record Bale Awards. Established in 1997, the award is given to two farms, one in Australia and one in New Zealand, … Read more
4 minutes read When I started in fashion about a decade and a half ago – a time when street style and e-commerce were still young, editors were fighting with bloggers, and people were still taking books to fashion shows – there was one designer whose show was the hottest ticket, the hardest to find … Read more