fashion
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Barb from Stranger ThingsNancy’s BFF and – spoiler alert! – Hawkins’ second missing person in the Netflix 80s-set sci-fi drama is totally ontrend
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The best oversized clothes for all agesBig is beautiful this season, so anything oversized will add an element of nonchalant cool -
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Jeremy Corbyn and his Ralph Lauren jacketLabour leader Jeremy Corbyn is a fan of his Ralph Lauren Harrington jacket. So what does it mean?
shopping
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The best summer dresses for all ages – in picturesA summer dress isn’t about trends; it’s all about personality. Just look at the options on show here
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10 of the best summer carry-allsThese bags are for summer, but also for life, because they’re big enough for all your possessions
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Five of the best politician-friendly jacketsIf we’ve learned anything from the top female politicians of 2016, it’s that a colourful jacket counts. Sometimes, more than policy. Here are our top five
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10 of the best silver shoes – in picturesThis season’s most niche trend? Silver shoes. They are summery, evening-friendly and more wearable than they sound
talking points
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The power of the political bobThe ‘pob’ says ‘dependable, no-nonsense, tough on immigration’ – and versions of it are worn by everyone from Theresa May to Hillary Clinton
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Hello midblue jeansSkinny indigo jeans finally have some competition. High-waisted and stiff rather than stretch, midblue denim is the alpha choice for 2016 and beyond
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Why David Bowie's Gouster look is perfect for the summerThe Dame’s wide Young American aesthetic is a menswear style to cut and keep
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How clown collars signify a return to eccentricityClown collars look weird, remind us of Pennywise and yet are everywhere this season. Is it fashion’s way of reclaiming its infamous ‘circus’?
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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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Coral, salmon, rose: whatever the hue, the on-trend man is tickled to be in pinkNo longer a threat to masculinity, the pastel has become a staple for everyone from rappers to politicians
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The Gucci wife and the hitman: fashion's darkest taleWhen Patrizia Reggiani married Maurizio Gucci, they became one of Italy’s first celebrity power couples. But then he left her – and she had him murdered. Abigail Haworth unpicks an incredible tale of glamour, sex, betrayal, death and prison in the dizzying world of high fashion
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people
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Reggie Watts: ‘I would like clothes a lot more if I were 20lb lighter’The musician and comedian talks hair, beards and exercise regimes
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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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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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The latest in stylish bathing dresses – fashion archive31 July 1916: Gone is the time when feminine modesty demanded unspeakable ugly swimwear. Now women can look as well in the water as on the land
regulars
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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
Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion The athleisure neckline