5 minutes read I have nothing to wear. Almost every woman has said some form of this. You stand in front of a closet full of clothes, rails crowded with hangers, drawers full, yet the words come out naturally. It’s a strange contradiction. According to a report from Vestiaire Collective released earlier this month, 84 … Read more
Out with the old, in with the new: at least that’s an indication of the eye makeup trends of 2026, where we trade minimalism for clear maximalism. While that doesn’t mean we’re all headed for office rave-level glam, experimenting and expressing yourself with color makeup is becoming part of everyday beauty routines. “There’s a ‘clean … Read more
Iin many ways, my 12-year-old daughter’s recent sleepovers when my friend started her Easter vacation were similar to what I would have at her age. Save for one small difference: next to her favorite teddy bear, she packed her silk pillow (to reduce wrinkles on the face – of course) and various skin care products … Read more
With strong determination, clear design signatures and the ability to tell vivid stories through the clothes worn, Belgian and Belgian-trained designers dominate fashion today. “I think it’s the right time for them because we’re in a time where it’s very important to express yourself through fashion. And they’ve learned to work with clothes in a … Read more
Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is breaking new ground as the story unfolds. Whether it’s investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest film, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on American women fighting for reproductive rights, … Read more
So, the story of the Six begins in 1986: Walter Van Beirendonck, Marina Yee, Ann Demeulemeester, Dirk Van Saene, Dries Van Noten, and Dirk Bikkembergs. Six students from Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts rent a van, drive to London, and attend the British Art Exhibition. Their booth is on the top floor, away from … Read more
When Eugenie Calderón left her hometown of Richmond to live in Washington, DC, and New York, she never imagined that her next step would be to return home. He says: “I am back here expecting to leave Richmond again as soon as I think about my life, as one does in that quarter of life.” … Read more
‘Bourton isn’t just a place – it’s a community. And now, that community is pushed aside’ The beautiful Bourton-on-the-Water is very popular with tourists. But the residents feel that they no longer have the opportunity to enter their village.(Photo: Carmelo Garcia) The Cotswold region is so overrun with tourists that residents are losing access to … Read more
Vivienne Westwood has a special place in society, loved both for her fashion and her performance. Her clothes have become as instantly recognizable as her red hair, with her love of corsetry, crinolines and tartan all cementing her place in fashion history. Now, nearly four years after his death, Bowes County Durham Museum will hold … Read more
In one of the biggest industries in the world – fashion and textiles – nothing is ever more emotional. Everything that is made under the umbrella of the big fashion organizations has not only styles but also has more strategic thoughts than looks. One of the latest stories in the fashion world, which may seem … Read more