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Women in India have been told to avoid skirts and French mayors can’t deal with the burkini ban being illegal – how can a girl keep the rules of propriety straight?
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Aside from spinning a yarn about its wearer, this trend for pre-distressed fashion is more problematic than it seems
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They’re big, all-purpose and perfect for late summer. From silver padded to pink metallic, here are 10 of the best
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It’s hard to find an intact pair of jeans these days, and it seems that the less denim there is, the more it costs. History will not judge this trend kindly
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After Alicia Keys’ song about going without makeup and Adele’s candid camera moment, more people are thinking seriously about scrapping the slap
shopping
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Go out of this world with this summer’s most intergalactic trend
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Last-minute invite? Don’t be offended. From striped to leopard print, outshine the bride in one of these dresses (all of which you can get by 24-hour delivery)
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Inspired by Rio 2016? Or just need a new tracksuit? Eleven of the best sports pieces to buy now
talking points
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A pioneer of Parisian womenswear from the late 1960s onwards, the designer has died from a Parkinson’s disease-related illness
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Red eyeshadow? Black lips in searing heat? It shouldn’t work but – from The Great British Bake Off to Chanel – it does
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This weekend sees two singular artists bringing their style visions to life with bespoke shopping experiences - one global, one in Manchester. But would you rather live the life of Pablo or put your hand in a glove?
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What 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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Get 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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It’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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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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No longer a threat to masculinity, the pastel has become a staple for everyone from rappers to politicians
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When 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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The musician and comedian talks hair, beards and exercise regimes
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The 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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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 stationery
Jess Cartner-MorleyFashion has embraced technology but it still loves a pencil. And a posh notebook, a sharpie and embossed notecards...
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In the frame How I learned to love glasses
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The Loewe creative director and hot London designer talks alter egos, gender fluidity and Instagram
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This season’s menswear is inspired by icons who challenged preconceptions of masculinity
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The new collections modelled by Doncaster’s finest, Sam Rollinson
the shows
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Marc Jacobs protege leads rush of fresh talent as annual shows kick off
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26 August 1952: The figure-fitting style of the trousers is an attempt to prove that a pair of slacks can be attractive as well as functional
regulars
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Sali Hughes on beautySali Hughes on beautyBeauty: the best autumn perfumesCharlotte Tilbury’s debut perfume reminds me of the fragrances worn by my mum in the 1970s
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Hipster 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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Over 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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The 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?
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the big picture
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Whether it’s a classic biker jacket or a chic skirt, it’s time to channel your inner rock star
The bikini is old-fashioned – no wonder it’s dying