The 98-year-old style icon shares the philosophy behind her bold and whimsical wardrobe I’ve loved fashion ever since I was a little girl. I always liked dressing up, and my mother was very chic. She was at home with me until I was about 11, when she went back to work, leaving me to fend […] Read more
Judi Dench has become British Vogue’s oldest cover star, securing her first front page for the style arbiter at the age of 85. The Oscar-winning actor was photographed just before lockdown for the magazine’s June issue, but the accompanying interview explores her experiences self-isolating at home in Surrey. “I am sure I feel like everyone […] Read more
The colossal spending frenzy where big-name retailers slash their prices is almost here, and while it’s a given that most of your favourite stores will join in, if you’re going to make the most of it you need to do your homework. Black Friday is perfect time to indulge in some retail therapy and nab […] Read more
“They thought we were all about traditional or artisanal products.” So quipped my businesswoman friend Racquel who recently assisted a small French business group to see the fashion potential in Indonesia. I chuckled, not entirely blaming that group for holding the stereotype. Except for select industry insiders who have regularly attended our fashion events or […] Read more
What’s going on in the world of fashion this week? FashionUnited takes a look ahead at the upcoming news and events for the 43rd week of the year. Below are the main points from the editorial agenda in the period between 21 – 27 October, 2019. David Shah shares top trends for 2020 David Shah, […] Read more
Fishnet tights never go out of style — and in 2019, they’re as popular among the celebrity set as ever. Gwen Stefani has been wearing the stockings since the 1990s. Whether she’s headed to church or posing the red carpet, the No Doubt singer sports the hosiery for a rocker-chic vibe. Stefani even took her […] Read more
After hosting its Spring/Summer 2020 men’s fashion presentation in Shanghai this June, Prada has just announced plans to host its Resort 2021 runway show at a brand new location in Asia: Japan. The event is set to be held on 21 May 2020, but the exact location is yet to be revealed. Prada staged its […] Read more
On Sept. 23, people around the world celebrated #BiVisibilityDay, pushing back against the erasure, invisibility and biphobia many bisexual individuals experience. Bisexual people experience higher rates of depression and anxiety and report experiencing stigma and discrimination due to their identities from both straight and gay people. They also experience other health disparities, such as higher […] Read more
When Rihanna’s throwing an event, you know that you must come through shining—bright like a diamond if possible. At last night’s 5th Annual Diamond Ball to benefit the Clara Lionel Foundation, celebrities, models, influencers, and all other guests took that memo to heart, showing up in hair and makeup to invoke hair envy, endless double-tapping, […] Read more
Plant-based staycations The UK’s first fully vegan hotel, Saorsa 1875, has opened in Scotland, with “open-fire cooking and wilderness”. Swoon. Byproduct-beauty Make your own exfoliator by adding leftover coffee grounds to some coconut or olive oil. An espresso-fix for your skin. BBC Earth The Beeb’s collaboration with Mother of Pearl launched on Net-a-Porter this month, […] Read more
