fashion
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The Met Ball takes on CatholicismHeavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination has been unveiled as the theme to next year’s fashion Oscars in New York
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Get zippy with it: 12 of the best fleeces for menAfter a style hiatus, fleeces have come in from the cold. Think retro sportswear meets North Face chic: these aren’t just for the great outdoors (although they will keep you warm) -
Why the 'it' look of party season is one you can't move inIt’s full length, fitted and not suited to sitting or walking. But the poser’s impractical form arguably makes a political statement as well as a fashion one -
Naomi Campbell: ‘People try to use your past to blackmail you. I won’t allow it’Late and distracted by her phone, the model soon transforms from hauteur to warmth. She discusses racism, Vogue, stereotypes of black women and how, at 47, she’s finally become comfortable in her own skin
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Why Nigella is my style goddessFrom her Audrey Hepburn-like knitwear to her Venice-print robe, Nigella’s new series shows she is more than the patron saint of the cupcake – she’s a fashion icon
shopping
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10 of the best colourful coats for autumn – in picturesA navy coat is useful. A black one is nice and practical. But why not have fun this season and pick up a printed padded jacket, a studded pink faux-fur coat or a lilac robe?
talking points
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Like acid rain, the Trumps were hard to avoid in 80s New YorkOur style columnist recalls her near-misses with the US president’s clan – from primary school days with Donald Jr to Ivanka’s ability to at least fake being normal
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The rise of commuter cosmeticsMore and more women are using their journey to work to put on their face – despite attempts to shame them. And cosmetic companies are catching on with products that make it easier – and safer – to do so on a bumpy bus ride
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Why llamas are the new unicorns (just don’t mention the spitting)From jumpers and cushions to shower curtains and weddings, the South American camelid is this season’s must-have animal adornment
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Nostalgia for the 90s and Kate Moss throw-outs: what to buy this weekA reissue of REM’s Automatic for the People, supermodels’ flea market and guilt-free cosmetics… These are some of the things we love this week
news
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Chinese agency denies overwork led to young model's deathRussian 14-year-old Vlada Dzyuba became ill after Shanghai fashion week and died after condition deteriorated rapidly
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Dr Martens gets big in Japan (and bigger worldwide to boot)Global sales of fabled DM boots leap 25% to 6m pairs courtesy of new craze in east Asia and rising popularity of new DM’s Lite
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Does renting clothes signal the end for our wardrobes?The walk-in closet – once seen as an ultimate lifestyle trophy – could soon become obsolete, as rental and subscription services offer more affordable access to brands such as Dior and Prada
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Feminist, selfie queen, queer icon and style muse of 2017It’s the artist’s attitude as much as her work that inspires today’s designers (not to mention Theresa May)
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From British spy to American Vogue – in picturesHe was an art student, spy and prisoner of war during the second world war, surviving four concentration camps. A decade later he had become one of Vogue’s top fashion illustrators. An exhibition of his work is on show at Abbott and Holder in London until 22 December
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10 of the best men's trousers – in picturesTired of wearing jeans? Need something smarter that isn’t a suit? From cords to chinos and cotton twill, here is our pick of smart-casual trousers
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A cord shirt – in picturesYou’ll hear a lot about corduroy this autumn/winter. Try this versatile Raey shirt
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Sanele Junior Xaba wears autumn's key trendsRising South African model Sanele Junior Xaba in the best menswear this season
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Best new launches for menswearFrom Erdem for H & M to Alexander Wang for Adidas, here’s our pick of the season’s best collaborations and debut brands
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50 of the best men's coats for winter – in picturesFrom parkas to padded jackets, and teddy coats to trenches, lead the style march for outerwear this autumn
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The best men's jumpers and long-sleeve tops – in picturesFrom landscape knits to stripes and Stone Island, add a colour pop this season with these essential layers
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Christian Lacroix, the heir to Yves Saint LaurentAt the unveiling of his first own label collection, fashion editors stood on chairs to weep and throw flowers at the newly-crowned king
the shows
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The definitive guide to spring/summer 2018 fashion – a photo essayFrom Victoria Beckham’s pastels, Burberry’s checks and Clare Waight Keller’s Givenchy debut, to multiple sightings of Kaia Gerber, Gigi Hadid and Edward Enninful. Here is our comprehensive guide to the shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris
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How Jean-Michel Basquiat created his lookHe was one of the most dazzling artists of his generation – but Jean-Michel Basquiat’s eclectic approach to dressing was a work of art in itself
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'I just want to tell everyone: “I’m an immigrant''The Indian-born, British designer Ashish on Brexit, his depression and how fashion – especially sequins – can make the world a better place
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Why we're all dressing modestly nowHemlines are down, necklines up – and there are complicated politics behind fashion’s embrace of a looser silhouette
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Breastfeeding on the front row: a beginner's guideSusie Lau’s working life as a fashion blogger changed dramatically when she had her daughter in January. What’s it really like when you’re breastfeeding between couture shows, or flying to Gucci’s cruise show with a five-month-old in tow?
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Why the beret is back on the frontline of fashionThis season the beret is back. Long-term wearer Eva Wiseman charts its chequered history, and explains why she’ll always be a fan
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Menswear editor's picks: 90s style is back - in picturesThe 90s style reign continues but forget about grunge. Think Britpop sportswear meets students’ union chic fleeces, with a touch of rave
regulars
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Fashion for all agesFashion for all agesThe best coats for women of all ages – in picturesHow to work coats, whatever your age
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The verdict on Vogue A bit more cool, a bit less posh
Vogue: Enninful addresses diversity debate with his first cover