Whenever people question the importance of clothes or say that fashion is useless, I always try to challenge their thinking. Although the role of clothing is to protect our body directly, its psychological effect can be extreme, too. Fashion has been studied for thousands of years – from its use to indicate socioeconomic status to … Read more
Over the years, K beauty has had many breakthroughs: glass skin serums, PDRN treatments, and the rise of ‘spicule skincare’ are innovations from Korea that are now dominating beauty trends worldwide. Korean lash extensions are tapping into a similar trend to channel the growing K-beauty market. Jaimineey Patel, Head of VIP for BBB London says: … 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
As the clocks tick down to mark the start of the British Summer Time, it sounds like it could happen in the end It’s time to tackle the pile of “to pack or not to pack” pieces that dominate our winter and spring wardrobes. Unfortunately, although everything shows that spring and summer should be approaching … Read more
The Lyst Index, for the uninitiated, is a ranking of the most sought-after fashion brands and products. Last year, every quarter without fail, Cos appeared in the top 10 brands in the world, holding its own alongside the likes of Miu Miu, Loewe and The Row. This is an indication of the unique position that … Read more
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
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
A few decades ago, our ring collections would rarely consist of more than an engagement ring and a few heirloom pieces. Fast forward to 2026, and most of us can get our hands on an extensive collection of hand jewelry, whether we love subtle thin bands, bold statement rings or funky personal pieces. The rise … Read more
4 minutes read ELLE Decor has covered many trends this year. From the rise of “cluttercore” (which may be better than you think) to the revival of Art Deco in time for its 100th anniversary, 2025 was full of ideas about what was in style when it came to interior design. But by their very … Read more