September 18, 2020 at 06:00AM The fashion industry can place a lot of weight on newness, with a constant quest for the next It thing, the next big designer, and the trend we’ll be wearing in six, 12 or 18 months’ time. We are, however, slowly seeing a shift in
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The Key Autumn Pieces You Can Buy Now, Whatever Your Budget
September 17, 2020 at 06:00AM It’s finally here! Our bumper 2020 autumn shopping special, featuring all the styles and silhouettes that you can expect to see hitting the streets (socially distanced of course) in the coming months. If you’ve read our autumn/winter trend report, you’ll know that as an industry, we’re moving toward a
The Key Autumn Pieces You Can Buy Now, Whatever Your Budget
September 17, 2020 at 06:00AM It’s finally here! Our bumper 2020 autumn shopping special, featuring all the styles and silhouettes that you can expect to see hitting the streets (socially distanced of course) in the coming months. If you’ve read our autumn/winter trend report, you’ll know that as an industry, we’re moving toward a
How Our Wardrobes Have Been Changed Forever Thanks to the Pandemic
September 17, 2020 at 06:00AM In Carolyn Mair’s book, The Psychology of Fashion, she says, “in some cases, fashion precedes political change; at other times it follows it.” Thanks to the pandemic of 2020, we’re very much looking at the latter exception. Overnight, with very little warning, (let’s be honest—many of
Vestiaire Collective Launches Charity Sale With Pieces from Kate Moss, Naomie Harris and More
September 16, 2020 at 07:34PM Secondhand September is officially underway, and Vestiaire Collective is giving consumers even more of a reason to buy secondhand wares this month with the launch of its second charity sale. The idea is to encourage people to buy only secondhand clothing throughout the month of
These New Zero-Waste, Sustainable Sneakers are Made Using Repurposed Grape Leather
September 16, 2020 at 06:44PM Hot off the heels of its collab with Jaden Smith, celebrity- and influencer-loved brand Pangaia is back in the headlines again with the launch of its first ever pair of sustainable sneakers. And given that the brand describes itself as a “materials science” company, you
Patagonia’s New Tag Has a Hidden Message: “Vote the Assh*les Out” –Â Oh, Patagonia, We Hear You
September 16, 2020 at 05:06PM We’re assuming the intention behind Patagonia’s revamped “VOTE THE ASSH*LES OUT” tag was not meant to be hidden for long. If you’ve seen snapshots of the tags circulating on social media, these images are 100 percent real, as confirmed by Patagonia spokesperson Tessa Byars, who
This Is What Luxury Travel Will Look Like In 2021
September 16, 2020 at 10:42AM Everything shifts in a time like this. The travel industry has, clearly, been one of the hardest hit industries during this pandemic which leaves us wondering: what’s next? One thing is painstakingly clear, our desire to travel certainly hasn’t waned — if anything, we may
This Year’s Chicest Beauty Advent Calendars Have Already Been Revealed
September 16, 2020 at 06:06AM It would ordinarily seem strange to talk about Christmas at this time of year but, then again, hardly anything has made sense in 2020, and we think you’ll forgive us for getting ahead of ourselves once we reveal the subject at hand. Beauty advent calendars have
4 Vintage Shopping Experts Just Told Me What’s on Their Wish Lists
September 16, 2020 at 06:00AM I get it—secondhand and vintage shopping isn’t for everyone but for me is a real treat. The bargains I’ve found: from a ÂŁ15 Aquascutum jacket to a ÂŁ110 classic Burberry trench coat, as well as an embroidered cardigan French influencer and founder of Rouje, Jeanne Damas
How This Queer Indian-American Designer Is Planning to Break Stereotypes in the Industry
September 15, 2020 at 08:57PM Like up-and-coming South Asian-American designer Sheena Sood, I grew up not seeing a lot of women like me in the fashion and beauty arena, and came across even fewer Indians when I started my career as a fashion editor. So, you can imagine that Sheena’s
The Y2K Aesthetic Is All Over Instagram – Here’s How to Wear It With Confidence
September 15, 2020 at 06:50PM The year was 2000, and much like 2020, the world experienced a glitch in the matrix. Some of us welcomed the new millennium with optimism, others thought it could have been the end of the world, but we all tried calming our fears by diving
25 Canadian Fashion Brands Making Face Masks for Consumers
September 15, 2020 at 05:30PM With social distancing orders still very much in effect across Canada, fashion brands are increasingly coming up with ways to help support the community at this time, including pivoting manufacturing to produce PPE for hospitals and frontline workers. Now, a handful of brands have also
“Hedonistic Luxury Is Dead”: Gabriela Hearst On Why Sustainability Is Imperative
September 15, 2020 at 01:00PM The designer believes that quality and sustainability are the only way forward. Continue Reading… Author | Elle Selected by CWC
For Spring ’21, Anna Sui Is Still Giving Us Clothes “For the Moments When We Want to Dress Up”
September 15, 2020 at 01:00PM Anna Sui established eponymous her brand of quirky, bohemian-infused femininity in 1981 and has been showing on the New York Fashion Week calendar for decades with the kinds of runway shows that billed top talent like Linda Evangelista in the ’90s and, more recently, the
Can the Sustainability Movement Sustain Itself?
September 15, 2020 at 01:00PM Fashion’s eco-warriors weigh in. Continue Reading… Author | Elle Selected by CWC
Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim Are Making Eveningwear For Nights At Home
September 15, 2020 at 01:00PM The design duo at the helm of Oscar de la Renta and Monse talk about slowing down, sustainability, and reimagining their signature evening looks for an era of staying in. Continue Reading… Author | Elle Selected by CWC
The Chalkboard Eats: September Is All About Honey
September 15, 2020 at 11:17AM Hey chalkboarders, one reason that we’re enjoying being at home more (looking for that silver lining!) is that we’re cooking more meals in our own kitchens. Nothing is as soothing and life-giving as cooking as home — except, of course, on those days when it isn’t. To keep
6 Ankle-Boot Trends That Are Going to Last You All Year
September 15, 2020 at 06:16AM Like taxes and jogging bottoms in lockdown, ankle boots come autumn are a sure thing. This particular piece of footwear is a cornerstone of colder-weather wardrobes and for good reason. Choose carefully, and you’ll live in them for the whole of autumn and winter. Scratch that—you’ll wear them all
Does CBD Help Stress? I Tried It For A Week To Calm My Nerves + Here’s How I Feel
September 14, 2020 at 11:18AM As a young 30-something Jewish Millennial Virgo living at home with her mother during a global pandemic, I think it’s safe to say that anxiety is a part of my genetic material (legacy burdens, I see you!). No better time like the quarantine present to
9 Women We Love On Simple Fall Life Hacks At Home
September 14, 2020 at 10:52AM What have you been building into your daily routine lately to make the fall season, with it’s heightened mood and at-home oddities, a bit more comfortable for yourself? Comfort may not be the ultimate goal of self-care, but we’re valuing it more and more lately.
Autumn/Winter 2020 Trends: The New Fashion Looks You Need to Know
September 14, 2020 at 06:25AM The A/W 20 fashion shows in February fell just before lockdown restrictions were put in place in Europe. Since these collections were presented, not only has the fashion industry faced huge challenges, but also the way we all get dressed has changed significantly. The season
The 9 Pieces Bringing Me Joy This Week
September 14, 2020 at 05:00AM We created What to Buy Now to bring you a concise edit every Monday of the items we really love—from the high street, designer labels, vintage gems you can buy online and even charity-shop treasures. We’re constantly scanning the most stylish online stores so you can feel safe
20 Autumn Buys That I’m Loving This September
September 13, 2020 at 06:15AM As an editor at Who What Wear, I typically spend a lot of time looking at new-in products, so every month, I update this story with the pieces that have caught my eye or that I have saved to my wish list. For autumn, more than ever
ICYMI: Here’s This Week’s Need-to-Know Fashion News
September 12, 2020 at 02:00PM From cool fashion collaborations to design-curated music playlists, here’s all the news you need to know. The J Brand x Halpern Collection is here Photography by Carin Backoff After hinting at a union during British designer Michael Halpern’s runway show in London this past February,
Here’s All the Culture News You Missed This Week
September 12, 2020 at 01:00PM From a live tour with the top 3 Canada’s Drag Race queens to an initiative announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to support Black creative entrepreneurs and business owners, here’s what you missed this week. Tickets are on sale for Canada’s Drag Race Live at
Pretty Face Masks Exist—I’ve Found 30 of Them
September 11, 2020 at 06:00AM As I’m now slowly venturing out into London again, I’m building up my collection of face masks so that I have one readily available in all of my handbags. This is an important item for practical purposes. I’m certainly not suggesting it is purely a
Barbie Ferreira Wore Cinderella Heels and Sheer Socks to the Premiere of Unpregnant
September 10, 2020 at 05:46PM Barbie Ferreira knows how to dress for any event, including a drive-through movie premiere! The Euphoria actress recently wore the coolest outfit to appear in a virtual press junket for her upcoming film, Unpregnant wearing a printed dress by Berlin-based brand Ottolinger. Now, for the
059: Managing our stress response, reducing inflammation, and tips for longevity with Dr. Jannine Krause
September 10, 2020 at 11:31AM Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your kind words about Bella. I’ve spent the week just taking time to sit in the sadness and heal a bit, and your kind words have helped to carry me through this difficult time. I’ve got a new
How To Find The Best Bits On H&M, According To An Expert
September 10, 2020 at 06:05AM When it comes to shopping the high-street, there are few people who manage to find expensive-looking pieces quite like Claire Wakeman. The influencer consistently uploads chic outfit photos, which contain pieces that look luxurious but just so happen to come with an affordable price-tag. In fact,