Posted on 29th June 2012 to Menswear
Sometimes it takes that little extra push from a brand to break out from its niche label and into the big time: a change in head designer, perhaps, or having a flagship piece pictured draped over an en vogue celebrity. Sometimes, all it takes is good design and a winning fashion week. And it seems that breakthrough 'eureka!' moment has happened for leading menswear brand Belstaff this week, after a strong Milan Fashion Week showing won it the plaudits.
The latest collection draws heavily on the brand's bike...
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Posted on 27th June 2012 to Womenswear
Do you indulge in the yearly stripe hype or do you prefer to steer well clear of any kind of lines on your clothes, given the confusion over whether they make you look shorter/taller/wider/thinner?
Despite us thinking the whole matter had been cleared up when an academic study published last year said horizontal stripes don't make us look bigger, it seems the debate c...
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Posted on 27th June 2012 to Menswear
You might not have noticed him as a style icon, but the Prince of Wales has been gradually winning over the hearts and minds (and wardrobes) of the fashion elite over the last 64 years.
Think double-breasted suits, Barbour jackets and tweed plus fours - Prince Charles has certai...
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Posted on 26th June 2012 to Womenswear
Emma Stone has been making a name for herself as a savvy fashionista who rarely puts a foot wrong, and her reputation has been cemented over the last two weeks as she does all the promotional work for new film The Amazing Spider-Man.
Putting in the hours on a number of red carpets around the world, the actress has been spotted working a dazzling wardrobe of
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Posted on 25th June 2012 to Womenswear
Although we often hear lots about the wonders of the perfect hourglass shape, it seems more of us ladies are tending towards being juicy apples instead.
Research from the Nuffield Health charity has found that more women have an average waistline of 33.43 inches (84.9cm), which is slightly higher than the healthy size of 31.5 inches.
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Posted on 21st June 2012 to Menswear
When you reach a certain age there are items of clothing you simply cannot wear. At the same time, you're not yet a pensioner and you refuse to resort to corduroys and out-of-shape jumpers.
So how do you dress if you're a man over 50? According to the Daily Mail's Liz Hodgkinson, most blokes in their fifth decade of life dress like "tramps".
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Posted on 21st June 2012 to Womenswear
Deciding what to wear for an evening out can be a tough task at the best of times, but if you're looking to impress a date it's even harder, especially if you're meeting in person for the first time.
Sure, internet dating is a wonderful thing when you live such a busy lifestyle or you're past the age where swapping numbers with an eligible bachelor in a nightclub was a weekly occurrence. But the problem is there's so much more pressure to impress on that first date.
So what do you wear ...
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Posted on 20th June 2012 to Womenswear
It can be difficult to give into pattern and colour, especially if your wardrobe is brimming with smart trousers, elegant blouses and little black dresses. But it's officially summer, which means it's time to ditch the dark colours and inject a little sunshine and happiness into your wardrobe.
Floral prints are everywhere at the moment and they're perfect for bringing your l...
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Posted on 20th June 2012 to Womenswear
So Royal Ascot is underway and there's not a strapless dress or a mini skirt in sight. The organisers have made sure of that by revising their dress code this year to ensure that only the smartest dressed racegoers are allowed into the course.
The Royal Enclosure has always had a strict door policy. Hats, not fascinators, must be worn at all times, while dresses and skirts should fall just above the knee or longer an...
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Posted on 20th June 2012 to Womenswear
Just like the little black dress, the perfect pair of jeans and the timeless classic coat, finding a white shirt to suit your body shape and skin tone can be a lifelong quest.
But once you've found the holy grail of style, you can wear it with pretty much anything. Make it office-friendly by layering it under a sharply tailored blazer, cigarette pants and I-mean-business court shoes, or go for a directional look by pairing it with a s...
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Posted on 13th June 2012 to Womenswear
Looking good in the sweltering heat isn't usually a concept us Brits have to contend with, aside from the two weeks in April each year when the sun comes out and the mercury rises.
But Kate Moss reckons we still need to know how to dress well in the summer, because all too often we lose our sense of style when the clouds disperse and the sun appears.
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Posted on 11th June 2012 to Womenswear
Despite the gloomy financial outlook, it seems more of us than ever are paying attention to the way we dress and are taking pride in our appearance.
A survey from an online high street retailer found young women spend an average of an hour and 19 minutes each day thinking about fashion and mentally putting outfits together, or seeking inspiration from well-dressed females around them.
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Posted on 11th June 2012 to Womenswear
With the world-famous tennis tournament starting in a couple of weeks, those who were lucky enough to get their hands on tickets for the event will need to consider what they'll be wearing.
The weather could well be a washout, given its current form, but you can still dazzle the crowds dressed in gorgeous women's designer clothing.
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Posted on 8th June 2012 to Womenswear
Fashion house Chloe - the design company behind the successful See by Chloe line - has announced a programme of events to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
The French label has joined the Queen in marking its very own diamond jubilee this year and will kick start the festivities with an exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo art space ...
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Posted on 8th June 2012 to Womenswear
Alice by Temperley dresses are likely to become more popular as women across the country seek to replicate the Duchess of Cambridge's ladylike style.
Kate Middleton has often turned to the British designer for a number of her public appearances, most notably the full-length navy lace gown she donned in January at the premier...
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Posted on 6th June 2012 to Menswear
With the sky turning from shorts weather sun to downcast and dreary and back again in the last few weeks, many of us have had to pause in front of our wardrobe doors for several minutes each morning wondering whether or not to risk it and go without a coat.
But there is a solution in the form of the humble bomber jacket, which has seen its star rise once again with a number of A-listers enlisting its help to pull together their re...
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