Selected Writing
HOW TO WEAR
LOW-RISE JEANS
High-waist loyalists needn’t panic; we’ve hacked the polarising Y2K trend
SIX VINTAGE EXPERTS ON SHOPPING PRE-LOVED
This is the holy grail of eBay watchlists and saved searched terms.
HISTORY OF THE HERO: THE DIOR SADDLE BAG
We chart the rise, fall and rise of Dior’s small but mighty icon
HISTORY OF THE HERO:
THE GUCCI JACKIE 1961
Beloved by and then renamed after Jackie O, the accessory is a piece of fashion history
LOUIS VUITTON SPEEDY: THE 92-YEAR-OLD BAG WE'RE...
As worn by Sixties' starlets, Noughties' It girls and Snoop Dogg.
THE GUCCI BAMBOO BAG IS AS RELEVANT NOW AS IT...
We chart the rise and reinvention of the brand’s iconic, bamboo-handle bag, from Ingrid Bergman to Harry Styles.
DECONSTRUCTING
DIOR
You can take away Dior’s creative director, but you can’t take away the house’s spirit.
SPOTLIGHT ON:
LOEWE
Jonathan Anderson’s reinvention of the iconic Spanish house continues into its third season – and this time, it’s all about Japan.
FOUR NEW DESIGNERS WE’RE INTO TODAY
We’ve travelled from Stockholm to Bahrain to round up a quartet of up-and-coming designers whose collections are turning heads.
POKÉMON GO:
A SARTORIAL ANALYSIS
Can you stay stylish while catching ‘em all? Natalie Hughes investigates…
BECAUSE MEETS:
CHARLIE MAY
Because meets designer Charlie May at her Hackney studio.
ANIMAL CROSSING
FASHION
Virtual fashion shows and downloadable designer clothes - this is our guide to the wonderful (and well-dressed) world of Animal Crossing fashion.
THE CULT
OF PRADA
Zoomers and millennials agree that it's the hottest brand in the word; we chart the rise and rise of the house that Miuccia built
HISTORY OF THE HERO: THE LOUIS VUITTON TRUNK
We unlock the Louis Vuitton trunk and the stories inside
THE BURBERRY TRENCH
From polar exploration to cinematic styling, we uncover Burberry's iconic trench coat
10 INCREDIBLE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN ARCHIVE...
Own a piece of history from one of the late designer’s most legendary collections
THE PRADA LOAFER
Miuccia first introduced the shoe in '96, and two decades on, it's more popular than ever
STYLE OPINION:
THE NEW FOREVER BAGS
Understated and unadorned – but nonetheless luxurious and covetable – the new-season bags will stand the test of time, says Natalie Hughes.
VIRGIL ABLOH'S
RULES OF STYLE
As Off-White’s exclusive collection for MATCHESFASHION.COM launches, Natalie Hughes meets the label’s creative director.
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO PEGGY GUGGENHEIM
We celebrate the life and style of the brilliant, radical and enchanting Peggy Guggenheim.
SAINT LAURENT
Four years on, enfant terrible Hedi Slimane unveils his last collection for the iconic French house.
HOW TO WEAR:
ITALIAN CITY STYLE
Discover where to go and what to wear in four Italian cities, just in time for the SS17 shows.
THE FASHION INSIDERS’ GUIDE TO LONDON
London Fashion Week’s favourite front rowers tell us where they eat, drink, shop and stay in the capital.
THE HERMÈS BIRKIN
It’s not a bag, it’s a Birkin: this 39-year-old phenomenon is a better investment than gold
THE CAPSULE WARDROBE CHALLENGE
Who What Wear challenged me to resist my maximalist dressing tendencies and embrace a simple capsule wardrobe for a week.
FASHION MEETS ART: MOST ICONIC COLLABORATIONS
With Frieze in full swing, revisit some of the best art-inspired collections
HOW VIVIENNE WESTWOOD REDEFINED THE CORSET
From underwear to outerwear, fashion’s punk provocateur turned corsetry inside out.
THE SHOE THAT NEVER DATES: THE ENDURING...
What do a 19th century French empress and fictional New York columnist have in common?
THIS ISN'T A BAG, IT'S A BAGUETTE
It was stolen in Sex and the City; now it’s a TikTok sensation. We unpack the history of the Fendi Baguette.
THE INTERVIEW:
LOU DOILLON
Singer, model, actress, mother – Jane Birkin’s daughter carves her own path. The consummate Parisienne talks poetry and style.
COCKTAIL DRESSING
As the invites start arriving for the social season, dressing up is top of the agenda. The Style Report investigates.
THE SHOPPING REVOLUTION: HAVE WIFI, WILL SPEND
From Instagram shops to 3D couture, we investigate how social media is transforming the way we shop.
THE ART OF
ENTERTAINING AT HOME
Opulent fabrics, relaxed silhouettes and a languid mood: perfect the art of luxuriating in the season’s new take on lounge wear.
17 OF THE COOLEST HATS AROUND
Whether you’re lamenting the loss of summer, trying to tame your mane, or simply looking to jazz up your trans-seasonal style...