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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


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


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


New names and firsts for Wales at St David’s Cardiff
St David’s Cardiff is set to round off the year on a high with a wave of exciting new brands launching in time for the festive season. (Moss Menswear at St David’s Cardiff) Traditional sweet store Mr Simms, fashion favourite Mango, menswear label Moss and toy giant LEGO have all launched new stores at the city destination in recent weeks. And there’s more to come, with global beauty sensation Sephora, K-beauty brand PURESEOUL, and the newly announced Charles Tyrwhitt plus W


How to wear the tartan trend this season
Here’s how to style the punkish-plaid trend for autumn/winter. The fashion week runways have revealed tartan to be the next biggest...


Boost your confidence with colour and style
Simply You, because the best style is being yourself. (Simply You) At the heart of Simply You lies a simple but powerful philosophy: to...


‘Get it in the post to the Beckhams’: Emma Willis on her punk Pudsey T-shirt for Children in Need
Emma Willis revealed her new T-shirt for Children in Need on the eve of London Fashion Week. Emma Willis unveils her new Punk-inspired...


How to dress for late summer events in unpredictable weather
From alternatives to umbrellas and the best trending footwear: here’s how to stay stylish in bad weather. Late-summer dressing (Alamy/PA)...


How to make your workout wardrobe motivate you this summer
Here’s how your activewear can get you out of the door in the heat… Experts reveal what you should look for in your activewear (Alamy/PA)...


Clogau Opens New, Larger Store at Swansea's Quadrant Shopping Centre
Clogau, the renowned Welsh jewellery brand, has officially opened the doors to its brand-new, expanded store in Swansea’s Quadrant...


What swimwear styles are trending this summer?
Swimwear designers break down the leading styles to try this season… Swimwear designers reveal the leading trends this season (Alamy/PA)...


5 best festival fashion trends of 2025
From Nineties jorts to disco cowboy – here’s what to wear to a festival this summer. Here are five festival trends to try this year...


Naomi Campbell, Twiggy, Cindy Crawford and more star in Zara’s 50th birthday video
The star-studded video features 50 models wearing the label’s new anniversary collection. Zara celebrate 50 years with 50 iconic models...


David Tennant, Jessie J and Emma Willis bring sharp sartorial tailoring to the Bafta TV Awards
Laura Whitmore, Jessie J, Emma Willis and other celebrities sported masculine tailoring on the red carpet. Emma Willis, David Tennant and...


Lily Allen turns 40 in May – here’s her fashion evolution
As the British singer turns 40 this May, here are her best style moments over the years… This is the evolution of Lily Allen’s fashion as...


GAP launches new premium line inspired by red carpet pieces
The high street retailer’s new elevated basics launches in the UK today, channelling the likes of Anne Hathaway and Meghan, Duchess of...


Are leggings still in? How to wear athleisure at any age
Here’s how to elevate the humble legging in every outfit… Here’s how celebrities are revamping the humble legging (Ian West/Jordan...


The swimsuit the over-50s are obsessing over – from Brooke Shields to Elle Macpherson
Fashion’s over-50s A-listers are all wearing the same swimwear this summer… This is the swimsuit all the over-50s seem to be wearing...
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