fashion
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From Alexa to Erin, who was at the showsThis past week has seen a global flurry of cruise shows, from Louis Vuitton in Rio to Dior in Blenheim Palace. You’ve seen the collections, but who wore what on the frow?
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2016's unlikely symbol of rebellionRuffle some feathers by embracing your inner Louis XIV and Purple Rain-era Prince -
Westminster Abbey proves divine inspiration for GucciThe historic abbey has seen plenty of extraordinary outfits but nothing like the luxury brand’s fashion show in its cloisters -
Kate Moss, the Count and the Chiltern FirehouseKate Moss launched her new line with Equipment at the Chiltern Firehouse and everything – from the guests to the collection – was reliably Moss
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Tired of the tyranny of fashion? Wear a jumpsuit every dayThe Rational Dress Society, comprised of two artist based in Chicago and Los Angeles, has created an ‘ungendered mono-garment to replace all clothes’
shopping
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50 of the best summer dressesDresses with sleeves, dresses with prints, halterneck, bardot or belted … The rule this summer is that there are no rules when it comes to dresses
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The 30 best summer buys for men – in picturesFrom T-shirts to sunglasses, everything you need to update your summer look
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10 of the best woven bags for summer – in picturesA bag specifically for one season might feel decadent, but you can only get away with it when it’s hot. And not raining. And, ideally, on the beach. See? Decadent. But look how pretty they are …
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10 of the best playsuits – in picturesBank holiday heatwave! Well maybe not a heatwave, but it should be half-decent this weekend and that means: playsuit season. Long-sleeved, printed or nautical, here are 10 of our favourites
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Weekend bags for summerIt’s difficult to find that perfect, Mary Poppins-sized bag for a quick getaway, but here are some must buys
talking points
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Six ways to dress for a sunless summerFrom Adele’s plastic mac to midi-length skirts and Dot Cotton’s rain bonnet (yes, really), here’s the crib sheet of what to wear whatever the forecast
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Returning clothes bought online isn’t just easy – it’s too easyIt’s simpler than ever to have a change of heart having tried on your purchases at home. But is there anything wrong with being a ‘serial returner’?
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The new meaning of floral printsFlowers aren’t just for Chelsea. Thanks to Adele, Gucci and Harry Styles, they’re on-trend and on the catwalk, too. From ditsy florals to succulents, what’s your tribe?
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The bouncer jacketDressing like a bouncer? Sounds odd. The key is in the jacket, though, from Justin Bieber’s merch to Fear of God’s bomber
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The ultimate menswear style swapWhat happens when the vintage-loving star of Indian Summers, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, switches wardrobes with Elgar Johnson, a fashion director obsessed with sportswear?
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The return of the zip-up tracksuit topGet ready to channel your inner Britpop boy and revisit your adolescent Adidas addiction – we’re on the verge of a retro sportswear comeback
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Deconstructing the slip dressIt’s underwear as outerwear, a flimsy thing that blurs the boundaries between public and private, grungy and sexy. And it’s back
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‘I have the word Shameless tattooed on my chest'The distinguished designer’s return to New York has been triumphant. Here he talks about sobriety, social media and how clothes help articulate our feelings
news
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Jonathan Saunders to become creative director of Diane von FurstenbergThe Scottish designer is to oversee the US label less than six months after closing his British brand
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people
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Levi Roots: ‘I haven’t cut my hair for 25 years’The musician and food entrepreneur on what influences his personal style
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The best of the red carpet fashion – in picturesIt was almost freezing on the Bafta red carpet, and yet the stars were out in force. From a suited Leonardo DiCaprio to Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton, Guardian fashion picks the stand-out dresses and suits
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How I get ready: Gabby LoganIf I have 20 shows every days for 20 days, I have to be on it. It’s not as if when I get to Azerbaijan or Kiev I can just nip out to the nearest Zara
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Do the write thing: why fashion has a fetish for stationeryFashion has embraced technology but it still loves a pencil. And a posh notebook, a sharpie and embossed notecards...
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‘The minute your brand can be predicted, you’ve got a problem’The Loewe creative director and hot London designer talks alter egos, gender fluidity and Instagram
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Men in blouses, boys in brocade: the return of rock star androgynyThis season’s menswear is inspired by icons who challenged preconceptions of masculinity
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Key looks for autumn/winter 2015 – in picturesThe new collections modelled by Doncaster’s finest, Sam Rollinson
the shows
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New star Amie Robertson earns her stripesMarc Jacobs protege leads rush of fresh talent as annual shows kick off
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How to stop murder in the dress store – fashion archiveThe Observer, 31 May 1964: If the department stores would only make up their minds about service we might see shopping reinstated as one of life’s pleasures
regulars
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Sali Hughes on beautySali Hughes on beautyBeauty: the best illuminating primersI’m still hoping Dior has second thoughts and gives Glow Maximiser another life, but if not, these are the best of the rest
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you may have missed
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Fisherman fashion – making waves in menswearHipster fashion is sunk so designers have trawled the workwear trend and come up with a new look – think Aran jumpers, wide-legged trousers and rolled up beanies. But what do real fishermen make of it?
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Grace Coddington: the woman who made fashion artOver 30 years she created some of US Vogue’s most exciting and influential photo spreads, but now Grace Coddington has stepped aside. Is this a turning point for the industry?
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Catwalkies: Cara Delevingne's dog removed from the runwayThe supermodel brought her dog, Leo, to Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel front row – where he was removed before the show started. But what was going through his canine mind?
the big picture
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Look good in leather – in picturesWhether it’s a classic biker jacket or a chic skirt, it’s time to channel your inner rock star
What I wore this week: the perfect wedding guest dress