Will Galliano’s Return Herald The End Of Normcore?
Sarah Eve speculates as fashion's bad boy is confirmed to take on Martin Margiela... John Galliano's Spring 2010 collection inspired me like no other at the time but now seems darkly ironic; themed around LA's screenwriters' strike, it depicted ageing...
Minimalism Is Dead, Long Live Powerful Patterns
Designer Helen Spencer pays tribute to our bold new interiors mood Patterns are power. Micro or macroscopic, global or local, they are the essence of nature, and the human brain is essentially a pattern-making machine. But patterns don't just mean history; they mean...
Gods & Monsters |Behind The Scenes With Perou
Have a look at what went on behind the scenes on the shoot of our autumn fashion story The New Commandments, one of the highlights of our latest print issue Gods & Monsters. We knew we wanted a provocative take on the season's most divine pieces - so we...
Three Unique Female-Led Films to Watch this Year
Though we've marvelled at Amma Assante's Belle and fallen for Gia Copolla's Palo Alto this year, with the London Film Festival hotting up, the world of cinema seems to be looking a little thin on the ground in terms of female trailblazers. In Hollywood, one...
The 2014 Turner Prize | Meet The Nominees
The 2014 Turner Prize exhibition opened this week at the Tate Britain. Showcasing the shortlist of nominees: Duncan Campbell, Ciara Phillips, James Richards, and Tris Vonna-Michell... This year’s collection of work is heavily weighted towards film and video, and...
Editor’s Column | Free Range Humans
The other evening there was a pink sky. Suddenly Instagram was flooded with hyperreal pastels and Renaissance-worthy cloud formations. All across the UK we punched in that rebellious hashtag #nofilter as we collectively kept it real. It’s this connectedness to each...
Art In Fashion | Graffiti
Once the epitome of angry young art, graffiti has transformed from a statement of rebellion for disaffected youth to a mainstream style reference. Whether they're scrawled on a wall or a waistcoat, those distinctive tags and motifs are now used bring a touch of...
Daily Stylist | Give Me Sunshine
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Jeans for Friday is an easy choice, but don't go into weekend mode too soon - clash these chic Bionda Castana leopard-print heels with a boxy Topshop paint-print shirt for end of the week impact. An oversized wool-mix...
Daily Stylist | Welcome to the Jungle
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Kenzo's leaf-print cotton-mix dress has a flattering fit and flare cut that works well for daytime. Its soft pastel colours need darkening up for January so opt for this masculine midnight-blue wool coat from Stella...
Trend Spot | Pumped Up Kicks
In a box-fresh curtsey to pumped-up-kicks princess Cara Delevigne, trainers were given a couture twist at Chanel’s SS14 collection, with mesh-detailed sneakers glittering beneath full-length gowns. Whether you love or loathe the high-tops-and-haute-design combo,...
Daily Stylist | Lamé Lust
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Inject some sparkly glamour into your winter daywear with this rather fabulous Gucci lamé trench. Loosely cut with a nipped-in belted waist, it works well draped over a Nina Ricci silk print skirt and Topshop fluffy...
Self-Improvement | How To Be Posh
Become a master of modern manners with our micro-guide to posh William Hanson "Asking for a branded beer like a Corona at a dinner party," writes William Hanson in his new book The Bluffer's Guide To Etiquette, "will make your host feel uneasy for two reasons: a) they...
News | Xiao Li named Fashion Scout’s Merit Award Winner
Xiao Li has been named Merit Award Winner for Fashion Scout AW14, and will receive a fully sponsored catwalk show and exhibition at Fashion Scout at the Fashion Scout Paris showroom. The Chinese born, London-based designer - who studied at The London College of...
Interview | Early Morning Rebel
If you've been doing the rounds of London Collections: Men over the past couple of weeks, you may have already heard the exhilarating, January-cobweb-banishing "indie pop noir" of LA-based trio Early Morning Rebel. Dustin Bath (guitarist), Nathan James...
Brand Profile | May Lindstrom
Clean up your skincare with May Lindstrom’s line of angelic organics If we have ever needed proof that organic products are more than capable of contending with the most luxurious of their chemical contenders, May Lindstrom provides just that. Founded just over a year...
