Alexa Chung threw a party in East London last night for her new collection at the Moth Club, an ex-servicemen's members club which has a gold tinsel curtains over the walls and a light up dance floor. She dressed for the '70s decor in a pair of red high-waisted flared cords and a clashing pink silk blouse covered in embossed roses and a '70s pointed-collar. Alexa shows that when...
I have a lot to thank Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian West for, but the—ahem—biggest thing of all? How I’m now able to embrace my big bum. Before the song “Bootylicious” came out, I felt self-conscious about having a curvy bottom. Look, I’m not saying Bey had the power to change my feelings overnight, but when I thought about how J.Lo and...
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Dakota Johnson Just Confirmed the Next Label That Will Take All of Our Money
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Dakota Johnson is promoting the final Fifty Shades of Grey film, and yesterday on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon she wore a simple — but pretty perfect — little black dress. Versace is one of the biggest talking points for spring summer 2018 thanks to its applauded tribute collection to Gianni Versace — and Dakota just confirmed that this is the label which will...
Coco Chanel's quotes still hold true to this day. She remains the epitome of timeless, classic style and good taste, and she was never one to hold back on the sartorial wisdom. The famed designer and Chanel founder had strong opinions about the way a woman should and shouldn’t dress—from what makes someone stand out to the dos and don'ts for anyone looking...
"Modest fashion as a term, as a market term, came to prevalence in the mid-2000s, and this was partly because a number of the brands that first started up came from designers and creative entrepreneurs who were themselves religiously motivated," says Reina Lewis, professor of cultural studies at London College of Fashion, UAL. She explained to me that the internet made it possible...
These days we only see Beyoncé in rare Instagram outfit posts and at a handful of events, such as the Grammy's. On Saturday evening she attended the pre-Grammy's gala in a dramatic black sleeved evening gown by AzziAndOsta which had exaggerated ruffles cascading from the hip, and a sheer 'fishnet' panel down her right leg. It's a dress that seems made for Beyoncé, however she wore...
If you're like us, chic princesses used to be called Jasmine or Belle. But now we're older and wiser, it's clear that real-life royals are infinitely more stylish (sorry Disney). While in the UK we look to icons such as Diana, and now Kate Middleton (yes, a duchess, but we allow her to make the cut), all over the world there are royals who have wardrobes full of incredible outfits. Whether...
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This New Handbag Trend Might be Silly, But It Will Certainly Make You Smile
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At Who What Wear UK, we always strive to tell you about the next big trends ahead of time. That's why we created Micro-Trend Monday, your weekly alert to let you know the items and styling tricks that are suddenly taking off. Minimalists should look away now because this Monday's micro-trend is about as bold as it gets. If you'd rather have fun with your...
Last year's dress trends were bold, statement-making and full of drama. The good news? Spring/summer 2018's trends are every bit as fun to wear. If you're in the market for a new showstopping, mood-lifting frock - we've rounded-up the chicest styles, as seen on some of our favourite street-stylers and influencers, to try right now. From punchy brights perfect for lifting your winter wares in-between seasons, to sleek, minimalist...
From some of Rihanna’s and Kim Kardashian West’s most iconic outfits to cementing London’s best dressed It-girl scene, super stylist and creative director Avigail Collins is known in fashion circles for being the go-to when you’re a celebrity looking to craft an exciting new look. She’s the mastermind behind ingenious ensembles for Lorde and is the force behind some of Daisy Lowe's sassiest getups, but...
Before you think we've totally lost the plot, I'd like to confirm that we're aware of the fact that sloppy jumpers worn with midi skirts have kind of been a fashion "thing" for years now. However, while it's not a new trend, the combination of said tops and bottoms is rife throughout the runways of A/W 17—which means it'll be more of a...
Not only do these items work well with any new bits I’ve bought, but they also mean I never worry about what to wear in the morning. Simply put, they’re the building blocks of a perfect wardrobe. The jeans you’ll wear on repeat, the leather jacket you’ll layer over every wedding guest dress and the black heels you’ll wear to every meeting (to name...
With different options coming from Posh, Ginger, Baby, Scary and Sporty, a young girl could switch up her look in the flick of a ponytail—one day you could be wild and loud like Geri, and on another, you could be sleek like Victoria. These days, a treasure trove of their most outstanding outfits have been forgotten, with many of us only recalling the...
