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Schiaparelli brings silicone to couture in futuristic Paris collection
Actor Emma Corrin also showcased avant-garde fashion on the front row of Haute Couture Week in Paris. Emma Corrin wore a futuristic feathered jacket to the Schiaparelli show (Emma Da Silva/AP) Schiaparelli displayed a futuristic vision at the opening of Haute Couture Week in Paris, with creative director Daniel Roseberry introducing sculptural silicone into couture. Celebrities sitting front row included singer Bad Bunny, and actors Emma Corrin and Michelle Yeoh. From the fas


From crochet hats to raffia bags: The coolest accessories to buy now
Stylists break down the trendiest accessories that can give your summer wardrobe a lift. Silk scarves are set to be big this summer (Alamy/PA) With the sun shining and temperatures sizzling, the urge to buy entirely new seasonal clothing can be tempting, but there is a simpler solution. Accessories can be a practical and stylish method to elevate your summer outfits without the need for a complete wardrobe overhaul. Stylist Rebekah Roy, who’s worked with Harrods and Harvey Ni


8 fashion tweakments to try in midlife
Fashion stylists tell Lisa Salmon how simple style tweaks can rejuvenate a midlife wardrobe. Stylists have given their top tips on how to refresh your wardrobe (Alamy/PA) You may have heard of beauty tweakments – but why not take the idea to the next level and try some fashion tweakments too? Beauty tweakments are non-surgical cosmetic procedures like Botox or chemical peels, that can help rejuvenate the skin, and fashion tweakments are subtle changes to what you wear that ca


7 of the best Wimbledon royal fashion moments from over the years
A look back at courtside royal fashion, before the Championships begin on June 29. Royal fashion has taken centre stage at Wimbledon over the years(Neil Munns/Victoria Jones/Jordan Pettitt/PA) The Wimbledon Championships are fast approaching – and while spectators are keen to see what happens on court, the off-court fashion will be just as closely watched. The royal family has a long-standing relationship with Wimbledon – the late Queen Elizabeth II became a patron of the All


Serena Williams’ best fashion moments on court – as she makes tennis comeback at Queens
The tennis star loves to push the boundaries with fashion, with many of her on-court looks making waves in the tennis world. Serena Williams (Adam Davy/PA) Tennis icon Serena Williams made her eagerly awaited return to the grass courts at the HSBC Championships in London on Tuesday. Renowned for her fearless sense of style, the 23-time Grand Slam champion stepped onto the court in a white Nike sleeveless top, pale pink skirt and pink trainers, receiving a wildcard entry in th


How to find the perfect sunglasses shape for your face
An expert explains how to decode your face shape and choose the frames that suit you best. Victoria Beckham has long sported the ‘aviator’ style (Alamy/PA) Finding the perfect pair of sunglasses is deceptively complicated. What looks effortlessly chic on someone else can sit completely differently on your own face – either too wide, too narrow, too harsh or simply… off. “The main rule I’d give anyone is to contrast, not match,” explains the co-founder of sunglasses label Finl


6 best pieces from Victoria Beckham’s new Gap range, from £25 to £250
Here are the standout items from Victoria Beckham’s new 38-piece Gap collection. Here are some of the best items to get your hands on from Victoria Beckham’s new Gap launch (Gap/PA) The long-awaited collaboration between Gap and Victoria Beckham has officially landed, marking a significant moment in the high street’s ongoing push towards more elevated and design-led fashion. The 38-piece collection – priced from £25 to £250 – reimagines Gap’s most recognisable staples through


How to treat adult acne
Dermatologists and facialists share their insights on treating breakouts and blemishes in adulthood. Experts break down the key steps to treating adult acne (Alamy/PA) Acne is often seen as something we leave behind in our teenage years – but for many, breakouts persist well into adulthood, often becoming even more frustrating in the process. Unlike adolescent acne, which tends to follow a more predictable pattern, adult acne can feel erratic, reactive and harder to treat. Ho


9 most scandalous Met Gala looks in history
As we gear up for the latest instalment of the Met Gala on May 4, here’s a look back at some of its most controversial looks in history. Here’s a breakdown of the most controversial Met Gala looks in history (Alamy/PA) As the Met Gala approaches its 80th anniversary, the world’s most famous fashion fundraiser, which was first held in 1948, returns with a fittingly reflective theme: Fashion as Art. Over nearly eight decades, the gala has evolved from a society dinner into one


Dior blooms with peplums, bustles and waterlily florals in Paris Fashion Week show
Irish creative director Jonathan Anderson showcased a mesmerising display in the Tuileries gardens. Peplums, ruffles and bustles dominated Dior’s AW26 show (AP/Emma Da Silva) Dior returned to a historic Parisian stage for autumn/winter 2026, unveiling its collection at the Jardin des Tuileries – the 17th-century Baroque gardens on the Seine long associated with the house’s legacy. Guests were seated on traditional green park chairs arranged in a circular formation around a ce


Chappell Roan and Lola Young sit front row for Vivienne Westwood’s theatrical Paris Fashion Week show
Creative director Andreas Kronthaler delivered exaggerated headwear, suspenders, stockings and sculptural silhouettes. Chappell Roan, left, and Lola Young at the Vivienne Westwood autumn/winter 2026-2027 (Tom Nicholson/AP) Stockings, oversized headwear and 80s punk tailoring dominated the runway at the autumn/winter 2026 show for Vivienne Westwood during Paris Fashion Week, as creative director Andreas Kronthaler delivered a theatrical collection that continued the house’s le


Margot Robbie goes sheer at Wuthering Heights premiere in London
Robbie sported a British designer for the occasion. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi arriving on the red carpet (Ian West/PA) Margot Robbie stepped out in a Dilara Findikoglu custom gown at the London premiere for the highly anticipated Wuthering Heights. Margot Robbie in Dilara Findikoglu (Ian West/PA) Coming to UK cinemas on February 13, Robbie celebrated in a sheer corseted Gothic gown with moss green, blooming seams and a matching choker. It is a British label that she has


Big Eighties hair is back – how to style it without looking retro
Celebrities are bringing back big bouncy hair on the red carpet – here’s how you can conquer volume at home. Simone Ashley is one of many celebrities bringing back big bouncy hair (Alamy/PA) You may have seen the Eighties revival seeping its way into fashion with peplum tops and shoulders pads – but the retro resurgence has finally reached our hair. Big, bouncy, full-bodied hair is everywhere again, thanks to the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Simone Ashley and more. B


Podiatrist-approved hacks for wearing heels this festive season
Here’s how to look great in heels without limping home during the party period. Here’s how to swear off sore toes in heels this festive season (Alamy/PA) Here’s how to swear off sore toes in heels this festive season (Alamy/PA) There are few things as confidence-boosting as a great pair of heels – especially during party season – but the reality of wearing them is far less glamorous. Hours of dancing, cold pavements, champagne and questionable flooring choices (cobblestones o


4 trending hairstyles for the party season
From the return of the side part to Sixties updos – here are the trending hairstyles for the upcoming festive period. Molly-Mae, Lana Del Rey and Zoë Kravitz are among the celebrities sporting the trending dos (Ben Whitley/Alamy/PA) Party season hair is always difficult to nail. Whether you’re trying to maintain a slick-back pony or making messy, tousled curls not look bedraggled – making sure your hair lasts through the evening is the trickiest task of all. Bella Hadid is am


Pantone Colour of the Year revealed: How to style ‘Cloud Dancer’
Soft, light and serene, here’s how you should be wearing the shade for 2026. Alexa Chung is one of many celebrities sporting the shade head-to-toe (Ian West/PA) Pantone has announced its Colour of the Year for 2026 as ‘Cloud Dancer’ – a shade the Colour Institute calls a “perfect blank slate” for fashion, interiors and design. “As we walk into 2026, it became clear this is an evolution – a transitional time. People are questioning everything: what we believe, how we want to l


5 subtle and showy options for your festive manicure
From frosted chromes to velvet finishes – here are the trending manicures to try this Christmas. Velvet-style manicures are trending for Christmas 2025 (Jo Whittle/PA) Festive dressing is usually synonymous with sequins, velvet and the classic red nail. But if you’re looking for something new that’s either barely-there or boldly seasonal, there are a load of manicure trends to pick from. A seasonal Christmas manicure for 2025 (Jo Whittle/PA) According to nail artists, there’s


12 Christmas beauty gifts for every age – from teens to grandparents
From trending brands to cult-classics – here’s what to gift a beauty lover for Christmas 2025. Here are the 12 best beauty buys for Christmas 2025 (Alamy/PA) This year’s most-wanted beauty products combine TikTok trends with timeless classics and cover everyone from the teen who’s just discovering serums to the grandparent who loves a pamper. So whether you’re shopping for under-£20 stocking fillers or something truly splurge-worthy, here are a beauty journalists top picks fo


5 best beauty advent calendars of 2025
From best for affordability to trend discovery – here are the top recommended beauty advent calendars of the year. (Cult Beauty/PA) Choosing a beauty advent calendar isn’t always straightforward. There’s the worry of make-up shades that don’t suit, products you’ll never use or scents that miss the mark. Still, that uncertainty hasn’t dampened the nation’s enthusiasm for these festive countdowns – in fact, they’ve become one of the beauty industry’s biggest indulgences of the


Sephora opens in St Davids Shopping Centre Cardiff
Sephora brings the glamour (and the cwtch) to Cardiff with a showstopping new store opening. Sephora opens in St Davids Shopping Centre Cardiff Sephora UK has officially landed in Cardiff, marking the iconic brand’s first ever store in Wales and its 11th location nationwide. Opening in St David’s Centre, this milestone moment brings the world’s most loved beauty playground to the heart of the Welsh capital. Sephora opens in St Davids Shopping Centre Cardiff Beauty fans across
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