Jacket trends to be seen in this autumn
By Katie Wright
As summer begins to fade and autumn inches ever closer, it’s all about transitional fashion, adding key pieces to our wardrobes that will keep us warm ...
What to wear for autumn workouts
By Katie Wright
Sometimes referred to as the ‘second New Year’, September brings with it a sense of starting over, turning a new leaf after the excesses of holiday season.
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PSG sign two-year deal with fashion house Dior
Paris St Germain said on Monday they had signed a two-year partnership deal with fashion house Christian Dior.
PSG said Dior would design their official wardrobe, and that the partnership ...
Suit up in style: three major tailoring trends to try
By Katie Wright
Tailoring has gone truly mainstream this season. Inspired by celebs and Instagram style stars, two-piece suits and edgy jackets have replaced summer dresses as the hottest outfits ...
Peekaboo chic: Why cut-out detail dresses are summer’s hottest trend
By Katie Wright
River Island Green Floral Cut Out Midi
Designers were playing fashion peekaboo on the spring/summer catwalks, with cut-out details that revealed a subtle flash of flesh.
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Shine on: Summer sequins are the trend we need right now
Get your sparkle on this season, with sequin-encrusted pieces inspired by the SS21 catwalks says KATIE WRIGHT
There was a definite sense that designers were ready to embrace the fun ...
Inject some fun into your wardrobe with this summer’s biggest trend: stripes
By Prudence Wade
Trends come and go, but one thing is constant: stripes will always be in fashion.
As far as patterns go, it really is a great uniter – you’...
Sneaker style: fashion tips for wearing trainers
By Katie Wright
If loungewear was the dominant fashion trend of lockdown, trainers were the footwear that ruled, as shiny loafers and high heels gathered dust in wardrobes across the ...
Summer’s hottest sandal trends, from flatforms to strappy heels
By Katie Wright
Warm weather is here, and opportunities for fun days out are opening up – all of which means a pair of stylish sandals should be top of your ...
How to sew a simple, open-back summer dress
Ladies, what could be more satisfying than wearing a lovely summer dress that you created, start to finish?
In this video, YouTuber Jess Dang presents a great project for someone ...
Sustainable swimwear: Get ready for summer with these eco-friendly swimmers
By Katie Wright
If you’re worried about your fashion footprint and want to make more sustainable shopping choices, summer swimwear is a great place to start.
This season, brands ...
A Scandi-style bedroom makeover with smart storage options
The problem with most people’s bedrooms is there never seems to be enough space.
Fortunately, in this video, Australian interior decorator Tara Dennis demonstrates that it is possible to ...
A dream house built from recycled timber
Who said sustainable design need be anything less than stunning?
In this video, designer and builder Geoff Orr introduces us to the 520-square-metre dream house he constructed by hand from ...
Natural methods to repel wasps (or live with them, safely)
Please exercise maximum caution if you plan to get rid of a wasp’s nest yourself, and consider getting a professional to help you instead of undertaking the task yourself.
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More and more stores and fashion brands going fur-free
Luxury department store brand Neiman Marcus has just become the latest business to completely ditch fur.
The Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) announced that by 2023 it will stop selling any products ...
How to grow nutrient-dense microgreens at home
In this video, farmer Ted Chang explains how to grow microgreens at home using recycled strawberry punnets… in other words, no backyard needed.
For those that need a quick refresher: ...
Summer style: key menswear trends
By Katie Wright
Summer has arrived and it’s time to adjust your wardrobe accordingly. Not only so you can handle the heat, but so you’re up to date ...
Practical fashion: the growing appeal of ‘gorpcore’
In this video, host of The Fashion Archive YouTube channel, Odunayo Ojo explores the world of so-called ‘Gorpcore’ fashion, a style which is trending particularly high among Gen Z consumers.
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How to build a compact DIY patio for your garden
If your garden is big enough to accommodate one, creating a compact patio could be a great DIY project.
This video walks you through building a small outdoor oasis in ...
Eight simple hacks to give your old shoes new life
From scuffs, to frayed laces, to worn-out toes… our shoes can take a real beating.
But if your shoe collection is looking a little worse for wear, then, relax – ways ...
The 1975 passenger bus that became a tiny home with a view
Ordinarily, buses summon up fairly quotidian A-Z travel – often in the context of ferrying schoolchildren to their daily lessons, or as part of a busy city’s public transport system.
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Mending our clothes: to darn or to patch?
With sustainability the keyword of our age, we all know by now that we should try to make our clothes last as long as possible, keeping them out of the ...
Fierce fashion: How to wear the urban safari trend this summer
By Katie Wright
It’s a jungle out there, so they say, and you’ll need to be suitably attired if you want to stand out from the crowd this ...
The carbon-negative, affordable home that ships in a box
A start-up described as the “IKEA of houses” is making beautifully-designed, energy-efficient homes that can be assembled in just two weeks.
In this video, we are introduced to NODE – a ...