fashion
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10 of the best flat shoes for the city – in picturesThey’re slides. But they’re not for the pool. Leather, jewelled and mini-heeled, here are 10 to wear about town
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Why this is the season of the witchFrom the catwalk to the political arena, the updated goth look, riffing on black magic and malevolent femininity, is in the air -
How fashion fell for the gondolierDressing as a gondolier is this summer’s workwear trend, as the punters snap up striped tops, neckerchiefs and straw hats (crucially, worn together) -
Retro video game references are all over fashionWith Anya Hindmarsh and Louis Vuitton getting on board, will Doom and Pac-Man designs usurp band T-shirts as the new wave of hipster signifiers?
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Winona Ryder's best looksHere’s a reminder of some of her style moments, from the slacker charm of Reality Bites to the cocktail horror of Black Swan
shopping
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Bright and oversized earrings – 10 of the bestGiant earrings are an easy way to update your look. Think Perspex, insects and diamanté and – most importantly – the bigger the better
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The best ruffles for all ages – in picturesTo use modern parlance, there’s nothing like a ruffle to add a bit of jolls to an outfit. And this season, even trousers are getting in on the frill action
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Make waves with our pick of the best swimsuits – in picturesWhether you’re on holiday or just by the local pool, you can make a splash in a stylish one-piece
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talking points
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From Black Flag to Joy Division: the retro band T-shirts selling for $265Band tees now exist in the same rarefied space as high-fashion items – and often cost 10 times what you might have once paid at a merch stall
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How to wear velvet in summerPrepare to suffer in the heat for fashion. Velvet – that winter staple – is now a summer trend, and here’s how to wear it
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How to fashion-proof your house the Marc Jacobs wayA cover story for Architectural Digest reveals the designer’s world of interiors at home in New York
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Team GB's opening ceremony outfits are subtly BritishStella McCartney has pulled off a tricky balance with the jackets UK athletes will wear in Rio
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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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Sali Hughes on beautySali Hughes on beautyBeauty: the best cushion makeup and skincareThe Korean technology is popping up all over the western market
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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
Stylewatch Guy Bourdin's glamorous girls inspire Christian Louboutin