fashion
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Bill Cunningham, legendary fashion photographer, dies aged 87Fashion photographer was also known for taking pictures of everyday people on the streets of New York
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The best children’s sunscreensI want my children to see applying sun cream during warmer months as much a part of their daily routine as brushing teeth -
Soothing facial mistsInfused with vitamins and general goodness, these facial sprays are both calming and the perfect antidote to a hectic commute -
Athleisure and hikingwear replace flower crowns and vintagePartly thanks to the mixed weather, festivalgoers are opting for practicality over style. Luckily, sportswear and hikingwear are on trend
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Black and whiteJust because you can wear colour, doesn’t mean you have to. Wearing monochrome in summer feels quietly subversive
shopping
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The best pyjama tops for all ages – in picturesGoing out in your pyjamas has never been so fashionable, but don’t take that too literally. So how do you do pyjama dressing without looking like a street-style cliche? Easy – stick to the top half
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The 10 best summer shorts – in picturesGet ready for a holiday abroad (or maybe even some hot weather at home)
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All brights: 10 of the best neon and colourful clothes – in picturesFrom the Queen to Italian goalkeeper Buffon, neon and brights have gone from fancy dress to the high street. Here are our top picks
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10 of the best spots and stripes – in picturesBoth are perennial trends and both come in all shapes, colours and sizes. Here are our top picks of tees, trousers and shorts
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talking points
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Five trends to look out for next yearThe Tuscan city’s menswear trade show, Pitti Immagine Uomo, is buzzy again. From sportswear to suits, this is the lowdown
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Skint, man or plus-one: a quick guide for wedding guestsWeddings can be hell if you don’t like skirts, are a last-minute invitee or hate heels. Here is a quick guide in case you have a wedding this weekend
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London Collections Men: What they woreWe caught up with this season’s show goers to see what they were wearing
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Career highlights from the Brazilian supermodel's lifeGisele Bündchen is reissuing her limited-edition coffee-table book. Here are some highlights, with shots by Mario Testino, Juergen Teller and Vinoodh
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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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Menswear bids goodbye to suits and takes its cue from the streetIt’s hoodies on and off the catwalk at London Collections as French label Vêtements rules
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JW Anderson embraces nostalgic past with men's collectionOn the heels of a collaboration with US rapper, A$AP Rocky, the designer escapes gender-neutral past
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people
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The CDFA awards – in picturesThe New York-based fashion awards took place on Monday. With a David Bowie theme, here are all the pretty things from the night
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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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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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Cecil Beaton on the style dictators of Paris – fashion archiveThe Observer, 22 June 1958: The celebrated photographer on Parisian designers Balenciaga, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin
regulars
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Sali Hughes on beautySali Hughes on beautyBeauty: the best children’s sunscreensI want my children to see applying sun cream during warmer months as much a part of their daily routine as brushing teeth
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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
Glastonbury What they wore and how they voted