Jess Cartner-Morley on Fashion: How to Style Leather Trousers
Jess Cartner‑Morley explains how leather trousers have moved from rock‑star provocation to a polished wardrobe staple. She advises choosing a generous cut, pairing the pants with soft knits or plain tees, and keeping accessories neutral to avoid an overly “Matrix” look. The piece cites high‑profile moments, such as Theresa May’s chocolate‑brown leather trousers, to illustrate the garment’s growing mainstream acceptance. Prices for a typical outfit range from $125 for earrings to $812 for the trousers themselves.
I’ve Made Hundreds Selling My Clothes Online: Here Are 5 Tips for Getting Started
The author shares how selling personal clothing on resale apps like Depop, Poshmark, and Mercari generated a few hundred dollars from 37 items. Five actionable tips are outlined: selecting the right platform, researching comparable listings, providing detailed measurements, photographing items...
Jess Cartner-Morley on Fashion: Leggings Are Back – with Added Polish
British fashion columnist Jess Cartner‑Morley declares leggings have returned as a sleek, day‑to‑night option, largely thanks to TV personality Claudia Winkleman’s high‑profile endorsement. The trend emphasizes polished styling—tailored tops, closed‑toe shoes—rather than gym wear, positioning leggings as a versatile wardrobe staple....
Luxury to High Street Jeans: Can You Tell the Difference?
Denim is polarizing the fashion market, with Alaïa launching Japanese selvedge jeans priced at about $1,000 and Uniqlo‑JW Anderson offering a $44 version that routinely sells out. While the luxury pair promises shape retention and long‑term wear, the budget option...
‘The Antidote to Brat’ – Why Pointelle Is Having a Moment
Pointelle knitwear is experiencing a rapid comeback, driven by high‑profile celebrity wear and runway showcases. Retailers such as John Lewis report a 60% week‑over‑week surge in online searches, while niche brands like Cou Cou Intimates see pointelle sales jump 150% year‑over‑year. The...
Stella McCartney Launches Sustainable Collection with H&M
Stella McCartney is releasing her second sustainable collection with H&M, hitting stores in May. The line includes a $48 T‑shirt, a $330 wool blazer, $178 trousers and a $241 recycled‑polyamide bag, offering high‑street prices far below her luxury range. Items feature...
Blank Canvas: What to Wear with White Trousers
The Guardian’s style guide positions white trousers as a spring staple rather than a holiday novelty, urging shoppers to integrate them into everyday wardrobes. It showcases versatile pairings—from crisp shirts to relaxed tees—demonstrating how the neutral hue adapts to both...
V&A Dundee Celebrates the History of the Catwalk, From Discreet Salons to Today’s Extravaganzas
The V&A Dundee has opened “Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show,” a sweeping exhibition that chronicles more than a century of runway history, from 19th‑century living mannequins to today’s immersive, livestreamed spectacles. It showcases over 100 artifacts, including Manolo Blahnik’s...
‘Linen Is Meaningful in Belfast’: How an Old Industry Is Weaving the City a New Identity
Belfast is reviving its historic linen sector, once employing 40% of Northern Ireland’s workforce, as designers like Amy Anderson of Kindred of Ireland blend heritage fabric with avant‑garde aesthetics. The effort is bolstered by regenerative flax farming at Charlie Mallon’s...
‘Unapologetically Schmaltzy’: How Love Story Became Disney+’s Most-Streamed Drama Ever
Disney+ announced that Ryan Murphy’s nine‑part series *Love Story* has become the platform’s most‑streamed drama ever, with later episodes drawing 50% more global viewers than the February pilot. Social‑media searches for JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette surged over 9,100% in the...
When a Football Manager’s Wardrobe Says More than His Tactics
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola sparked a fashion buzz after losing to Real Madrid, wearing a £270 (~$340) Our Legacy flannel shirt that dominated post‑match commentary. The outfit, a navy turtleneck and brown herringbone trousers, marks a deliberate shift from traditional...
From Harry Styles to Paris Fashion Week, the Trouser Turn-Up Is Back
Fashion’s classic trouser turn‑up is back, highlighted by Harry Styles at the Brit Awards and runway moments at Paris Fashion Week. Retailers from JW Anderson × Uniqlo to preppy label Alex Mill showcase cuffed denim and chinos, while John Lewis reports a surge in street‑style...
Jess Cartner-Morley on Fashion: Primary Colours Are Back, but Styling Them Isn’t Child’s Play
Primary colours such as red, blue and yellow have surged back onto fashion week runways after a decade of muted tones. Designers at Celine, Prada, Loewe and Alaïa showcased bold monochromes and colour‑blocking ensembles, signalling a shift toward unapologetic brightness....
Resurgent Victoria Beckham Channels Trouser Suits and Party Dresses at Paris Show
Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show fused sleek trouser suits with vibrant party dresses inspired by art‑deco painter Tamara de Lempicka. The collection’s neutral tailoring and iridescent gowns underscored the brand’s creative resurgence. Financially, the label has rebounded from a £54 million...
Non-Sun Sunglasses: Sport-Fashion Fusion Accessory Goes Mainstream
Despite record rain in the UK, sales of “non‑sun sunglasses” are booming. These shield‑style frames with barely‑tinted, often photochromic lenses were originally designed for runners and cyclists but are now featured on catwalks and mass retailers, with prices from £20...