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Page: Feed: --- ## [Yayoi Kusama – a life in pictures](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/aug/27/yayoi-kusama-gallery-life-in-pictures) _2026-08-27 · Guardian Staff · Fashion | The Guardian_ The Japanese avant-garde artist, who was known for her giant polka dot artworks and mirrored infinity room installations, has died aged 97 Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97 Continue reading... ## [Stephen Libby on fashion: I’m on a mission to revive the jumpsuit – they’re practical and stylish](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/26/stephen-libby-on-fashion-im-on-a-mission-to-revive-the-jumpsuit-theyre-practical-and-stylish) _2026-08-26 · Stephen Libby · Fashion | The Guardian_ The 70s was a golden era for the jumpsuit, but I’m happy they’re back, thanks to Harry Styles, Benson Boone and – of course – me Since appearing on The Traitors, I’ve become synonymous with jumpsuits. In fact, I’ve been required to wear one at every public appearance I have made since it aired, despite only wearing two on the show. That’s the power of the jumpsuit, I guess. When I was packing for… ## [Dolly Parton’s flamboyant, fun style: ‘I’m not a fashion icon; I’m an eyesore’](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/26/dolly-parton-style-fashion) _2026-08-26 · Hannah Marriott · Fashion | The Guardian_ With her gaudy rhinestones and ever mushrooming hair, the country star pioneered a new vision of femininity Dolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80 Dolly Parton – a life in pictures Parton’s peerless career turned country music cliches inside out Share your tributes and memories of Dolly Parton Dolly Parton ’s voluminous hair and rhinestone-festooned outfits were so… ## [Freddie Mercury’s ‘splendid things’ to go on display at V&A](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/25/freddie-mercury-splendid-things-costumes-victoria-albert-museum-queen-v-and-a) _2026-08-25 · Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent · Fashion | The Guardian_ Eight costumes spanning Queen frontman’s career will feature in a free trail developed with his former fiancee Eight famous costumes worn by Freddie Mercury, including the outfit featured on the cover of Queen’s debut album and the catsuit from the video for Bohemian Rhapsody, are to go on display at the V&A in London this autumn to mark what would have been the singer’s 80th birthday. Freddie… ## [‘Fix that little spot’: Danish PM hits back at unsolicited beauty tip from cosmetic surgeon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/24/danish-pm-mette-frederiksen-beauty-tips-kyiv) _2026-08-24 · Deborah Cole · Fashion | The Guardian_ Mette Frederiksen, who received message on returning from Ukraine, advises women to embrace self-acceptance Sick of getting unsolicited beauty tips on social media, the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen , rebuffed a male cosmetic surgeon’s offer to “fix” her and advised women in similar situations to embrace self-acceptance. Frederiksen, a Social Democrat and Denmark’s second female prime… ## [‘Such adept cover stars’: why dogs are taking over fashion in the ‘AI face’ era](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/21/adept-cover-stars-dogs-fashion-ai-face-era-vogue-dogue) _2026-08-21 · Ellie Violet Bramley · Fashion | The Guardian_ Cute, egoless canines offer a break from a world that feels dominated by ‘nepo babies’ and ‘Maga lady aesthetic’ What do Nicole Kidman, a pair of “nepo babies” and a beagle called Sansa Martínez Berlingeri have in common? They all appear on the covers of the all-important September issues of Vogue and Dogue. But the winner of the unofficial battle of the covers? The one with the keenest sense of… ## [Ditch the giant handbag, don’t overdo the botox and 16 other ways to extend your ‘hotspan’](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/21/dont-overdo-botox-stop-referring-to-yourself-as-old-extend-your-hotspan) _2026-08-21 · Joe Stone · Fashion | The Guardian_ If ‘lifespan’ is the time you’re alive and ‘healthspan’ the years you’re disease-free, then ‘hotspan’ is the period you’re attractive and vibrant. Want to increase yours? Experts share their tips Forget 12-step skincare routines, red light therapy and injectables – the single most important thing you can do for your skin is wear UV protection. “Not just sun protection, but UV protection, every… ## [‘If I’m spending that kind of money, the shoe has to do everything’ – the backlash to the three figure trainer](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/20/if-im-spending-that-kind-of-money-the-shoe-has-to-do-everything-the-backlash-to-the-three-figure-trainer) _2026-08-21 · Adam Cheung · Fashion | The Guardian_ From Nike’s infamous 110s to £250 and back again, sneakerheads are rediscovering why cheaper shoes can be worth just as much hype as much more expensive ones • Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up here When Nike’s Air Max 95 trainers first landed in Britain back in the mid-1990s, they looked unlike anything else. Created by footwear designer Sergio Lozano, the shoe had wavy… ## [The lace race: what to wear with slip skirts](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2026/aug/21/what-to-wear-with-slip-skirts) _2026-08-21 · Melanie Wilkinson · Fashion | The Guardian_ Midis with a lingerie-inspired lace trim can do it all, whether you want to dress up for a wedding or down for the pub Continue reading... ## [Where did all the XXL clothes go? Fashion brands are scrapping plus sizes in the GLP-1 era](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/ng-interactive/2026/aug/20/plus-size-clothes-glp-1) _2026-08-20 · Hannah Marriott · Fashion | The Guardian_ As weight-loss drugs gain popularity in the US, brands are scaling back their ranges – and frustrating customers In March 2023, the model, activist and writer Tess Holliday announced that she had been working as a size and inclusivity consultant for H&M. The fruits of their partnership felt like “one of the most meaningful things that I’ve done in my career”, she told US Vogue at the time. The… ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/A5JKmGL59wXj) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Instant classics, odd inspirations and barcodes: 2026-27’s best and worst kits](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/20/instant-classics-odd-inspirations-and-barcodes-2025-26s-best-and-worst-kits) _2026-08-20 · Hannah Jane Parkinson · Fashion | The Guardian_ A look at six of the best and worst of the new season’s strips gives us Pro Evo chic, throwbacks done right, and how – and how not – to use stripes The Premier League season kicks off on Friday and league debutants such as Christos Tzolis and Victor Muñoz , along with masses of fans, will be pulling on their teams’ shiny new strips. There were some lovely efforts at the World Cup (not least by the… ## [Stephen Libby on fashion: a summer wedding is no time for your funeral suit – have fun with colour](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/19/stephen-libby-on-fashion-summer-wedding-suit-have-fun-with-colour) _2026-08-19 · Stephen Libby · Fashion | The Guardian_ The Traitors star gives his tips on how to shine at a wedding – from mismatching jacket and trousers to rocking a man bag For a long time, I didn’t enjoy going to weddings. It wasn’t the celebration or the party that put me off – it was the clothes. I felt I had to conform and wear a suit, and yet the shape and style of what was on offer were the antithesis of what I would normally wear. Wedding… ## [‘Look in the mirror. That’s the trick’: our fashion expert Jess Cartner-Morley answered your questions](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/live/2026/aug/17/reader-qa-ask-our-fashion-editor-jess-cartner-morley-your-questions-now) _2026-08-17 · Jess Cartner-Morley · Fashion | The Guardian_ The Guardian’s fashion editor on tips for the well-dressed man to the ethical issues of fast fashion, how to wear jewellery and whether Andy Burnham looks good PetertheGray asks : Why are so many high end items made from synthetic fibres? And are synthetics always bad? Jess: The answer to the first part of your question is just, price. As to the second part - as a rule of thumb, natural fibres are… ## [‘I don’t always go full banana!’ From the yellow man to a playful shrink, stylish people on what they wear every day – and why](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/16/stylish-people-what-clothes-wear-every-day-why) _2026-08-16 · Ellie Violet Bramley · Fashion | The Guardian_ How does a rabbi choose her shoes? Why does a psychoanalyst like slogan tees? And why does a doctor avoid wearing scrubs at work? Seven striking dressers share their surprising style stories Andrew Geldart, 65, retired engineer, Cornwall Continue reading... ## [Carry on collecting: why old British shopping bags are suddenly in demand](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/15/why-old-british-shopping-bags-are-suddenly-in-demand) _2026-08-15 · Lauren Cochrane · Fashion | The Guardian_ Vintage classics from WH Smith, M&S and Tesco are being bought online, perhaps as part of a nostalgic return to owning tangible items When it comes to everyday objects, a supermarket carrier bag could be the ultimate one – a thing we’re more accustomed to squeezing into a drawer or using until it falls apart than giving any special treatment. But these most mundane items are now enjoying something… ## [Belt and braces PM: what wearing suit braces says about Burnham](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/14/andy-burnham-suit-braces-fashion-clothing) _2026-08-14 · Morwenna Ferrier · Fashion | The Guardian_ Mod fashion, nod to 80s excess or symbol of tradition? Andy Burnham’s wardrobe choice transcends class divisions The sartorial evolution of Andy Burnham reached another milestone this week when the prime minister appeared at a photocall in Derbyshire wearing a pair of braces under his suit. Navy, slimline and button-on rather than clipped, they were barely visible while he posed for a photo in… ## [‘A long hot summer of copy, paste on social media’: why everything is kinda chic now](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/14/why-everything-is-kinda-chic-instagram-tiktok-social-media) _2026-08-14 · Chloe Mac Donnell · Fashion | The Guardian_ The latest craze on Instagram reveals how quickly personal expression can be absorbed into a homogenised feed and exploited by brands For those looking for the defining social media trend of summer 2026, it’s time to call off the search party. A new phrase is dominating algorithms and entering the English lexicon. Continue reading... ## [The look of love: what to wear to a summer wedding](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2026/aug/14/what-to-wear-to-a-summer-wedding) _2026-08-14 · Melanie Wilkinson · Fashion | The Guardian_ High summer nuptials call for a relaxed shape and shoes you can dance in Continue reading... ## [Traitors’ Stephen Libby on fashion: need some thrifty tailoring? Try your local dry cleaner](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/12/traitors-stephen-libby-on-fashion-tailoring-dry-cleaner) _2026-08-12 · Stephen Libby · Fashion | The Guardian_ Alterations that don’t cost a fortune can transform old trousers, jackets or shirts into bespoke pieces When I started shopping in vintage stores, I fell into the trap of thinking that if something wasn’t in my size there was nothing to be done. I’d still buy beautiful shirts that were huge, but never end up wearing them. I persevered with trousers that were three sizes too big and just scrunched… ## [Isaac Mizrahi on stage, style and the legacy of Unzipped: ‘Fashion has no real spine any more’](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/ng-interactive/2026/aug/11/isaac-mizrahi-fashion-unzipped) _2026-08-11 · Juan A Ramírez · Fashion | The Guardian_ The designer defined the glory days of 90s style with a wit that made him every supermodel’s best friend. As he gears up for a new cabaret show, he’s as outspoken as ever There’s a lot to look at in Isaac Mizrahi’s studio in New York’s Greenwich Village: sketches, bulletin boards, fabrics, memorabilia, heaps of books, a Golden Girls puzzle set. But my eyes lock in on two dolls, Snoopy and his… ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GCcJbipmVfSU) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Recession nails or racial erasure? Why a ‘naked’ manicure is not as neutral as it seems](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/09/naked-nail-trend-manicure-debate-recession-racial-erasure) _2026-08-09 · Chloe Mac Donnell · Fashion | The Guardian_ Bold colours are out and short, (seemingly) bare nails in, but some see trend as part of criticised ‘clean girl aesthetic’ Trends at Copenhagen fashion week are usually easy to spot. The so-called “fifth fashion week”, a laidback sibling to the other four main fashion cities, has previously popularised everything from romantic floaty dresses with practical trainers to giant hair scrunchies. But… ## [Sky Country: Indigenous fashion weaves culture and climate together](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/ng-interactive/2026/aug/08/sky-country-indigenous-fashion-weaves-culture-and-climate-together) _2026-08-07 · Photography by (A)manda Parkinson with additional reporting by Ima Caldwell · Fashion | The Guardian_ First Nations designers, models, artists and artisans from across Australia gathered on Larrakia Country in Darwin this week for the Country to Couture runway show and the National Indigenous Fashion awards. In between, Guardian Australia photographed several of the featured models and designers Delvene Cockatoo-Collins wins National Indigenous Fashion award for textiles harvested on Country First… ## [Stephen Libby on fashion: so many men have asked me for clothes advice since The Traitors](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/05/stephen-libby-traitors-fashion-men-style-advice) _2026-08-05 · Stephen Libby · Fashion | The Guardian_ Our guest columnist reveals how he found his personal style, from jumpsuits to high-waisted trousers Other than the jumpsuits, I don’t think I wore anything particularly groundbreaking when I appeared on The Traitors. I just think the bar for men’s fashion is so low that for me to come on television in a chunky mint green jumper and a pair of high-waisted jeans – which is probably one of the most… ## [Luxury is coming for our teeth – but should we really be paying £20 for a tube of toothpaste?](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/30/luxury-is-coming-for-our-teeth-but-should-we-really-be-paying-20-for-a-tube-of-toothpaste) _2026-07-31 · Chloe Mac Donnell · Fashion | The Guardian_ Minty fresh flavours are out, gold plated toothbrushes are in, and dental experts are sceptical • Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up here First it came for handwash. Then deodorant. Now, the fancification trend has claimed its next victim: dental products. From £20 toothpastes to bottles of mouthwash that sound more like a perfume than a breath freshener, a new wave of… ## [Crop shop: what to wear with culottes](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2026/jul/31/what-to-wear-with-culottes) _2026-07-31 · Melanie Wilkinson · Fashion | The Guardian_ Not too long and not too short, culottes are the perfect length for summer 2026 Continue reading... ## [Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: the secret to summer layering? Sheer bravery](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/29/jess-cartner-morley-on-fashion-summer-layering-crochet) _2026-07-29 · Jess Cartner-Morley · Fashion | The Guardian_ Adding layers doesn’t have to leave you a hot mess – think sheer scarves and crochet with flashes of colour to elevate your look Perhaps I shouldn’t admit this, but I’m in two minds about summer dressing. Part of me believes summer is about joy, sunshine and good times, and clothes should embrace all of that. This woman loves Pucci and owns not one but two silver kaftans. The other part of me… ## [Braiding used to be low maintenance and budget-friendly. What happened?](https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/jul/29/braiding-hair-used-to-be-low-maintenance-and-budget-friendly-what-happened) _2026-07-29 · Micha Frazer-Carroll · Fashion | The Guardian_ Every time I get my hair done, I find myself confronted with rising costs, and dizzyingly long maintenance regimes • Don’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up here This week, I tried to book in for some knotless braids at the last minute. I knew I was going to be writing about how the simple pleasure of getting a head of box braids is starting to feel increasingly complicated, and… ## [From high heels to ‘Zara death pants’: how fashion falls foul of women’s safety](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/24/from-high-heels-to-zara-death-pants-how-fashion-falls-foul-of-womens-safety) _2026-07-24 · Chloe Mac Donnell · Fashion | The Guardian_ A physio, a tailor and a historian on the style trends that can put women in hospital and how to avoid the dangers “Buyer beware” is one of the oldest principles in English law. Now, a pair of wide legged trousers from Zara is bringing the phrase back to the forefront of shoppers’ minds. On social media the £25.99 wide-legged trousers from the high-street retailer have earned the moniker “Zara… ## [‘It’s become a nepo baby sport’: how secondhand fashion got so expensive](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/24/secondhand-fashion-thrifting-depop-cost) _2026-07-24 · Hannah Marriott · Fashion | The Guardian_ Thanks to gen Z resellers and platforms like Depop, thrifting has lost its subcultural roots - and ballooned into a $350bn business Vintage boutique owner Janelle Best has been rummaging in thrift shop bins since the 90s. When she started, she says, there was a stigma about it. “It was either you were a freak, or you were poor – and I was a freak.” At first, she did it to source stage outfits… ## [Are multi-way clothes the answer to sustainable fashion - or just another excuse to buy more stuff?](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/23/are-multi-way-clothes-the-answer-to-sustainable-fashion-or-just-another-excuse-to-buy-more-stuff) _2026-07-24 · Chloë Hamilton · Fashion | The Guardian_ Brands are making clothes that can be adapted by the wearer. But with fast fashion giants getting in on the act, perhaps we should just stick to wearing our cardigans backwards • Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up here I’m sitting on my bedroom floor trying to fasten the sleeves back on to a new top. I haven’t had an unfortunate accident with scissors; the removable… ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KL8OVYnp0Lq1) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [School’s out for summer: what to wear when travelling](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2026/jul/24/what-to-wear-when-travelling) _2026-07-24 · Melanie Wilkinson · Fashion | The Guardian_ Whether you’re on a staycation or jetting away, drawstring trousers and clever layering will keep you cool Continue reading... ## [Before you throw out all the synthetic fabrics in your closet, read this](https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2026/jul/23/wellness-culture-synthetic-fabrics-fears) _2026-07-23 · Kate Cray · Fashion | The Guardian_ Experts weigh in on wellness culture’s obsession with natural fibers and the growing trend of people shunning plastic-based clothing A few months ago, Lane Koch made a decision: she would purge her family’s closets of all plastic-based fabrics and replace them with natural fibers, such as cotton and linen. Koch, a longtime Republican political strategist who was a senior staffer on Robert F… ## [Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event](https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jul/21/zendaya-faces-backlash-for-wearing-ancient-iranian-jewellery-at-odyssey-event) _2026-07-21 · Ellie Violet Bramley · Fashion | The Guardian_ Film star promotes Christopher Nolan film epic wearing gold artefacts dating back almost 3,000 years The Odyssey is a story about a Greek king’s long journey home. But a pair of earrings worn on the new film adaptation’s press tour – and their long separation from their homeland – is sparking controversy. At a photocall in London, Zendaya, who plays the goddess Athena in the Christopher Nolan film… ## [Board short summer: why everyone suddenly wants to look like a surfer](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/21/board-shorts-summer-surfer-fashion-trend) _2026-07-21 · Morwenna Ferrier · Fashion | The Guardian_ Surfboards, knee-length shorts, wetsuits, flip-flops: all have been seen on the catwalks this year. But what do actual surfers think of the trend? We went to Newquay to find out Summer is here, and with it the annual scramble to decide what kind of season we’re supposed to be having. What will it be? On offer in 2026 are “ freaky sandal summer ”, which requires you to wear weird shoes, and “… ## [More than a hairstyle: how locs at the World Cup have changed perceptions of Black hair on the global stage](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/16/how-world-cup-players-are-changing-perceptions-of-black-hair-on-the-global-stage) _2026-07-17 · Morgan Ofori · Fashion | The Guardian_ Using tinted tips and undercuts, footballers are rewriting what ‘professional’ looks like in elite sport in the process Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up here At the World Cup this summer locs, or what are commonly known as “dreadlocks”, have become as ubiquitous as free kicks. Defenders pin theirs back for clear sight-lines; forwards loosen and shape theirs for the… ## [Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: forget delicate chains – this summer, make your jewellery big and bold](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/15/jess-cartner-morley-fashion-summer-big-jewellery-earrings-pendants-necklaces) _2026-07-15 · Jess Cartner-Morley · Fashion | The Guardian_ Fashion is getting braver with accessories again, so lean into it by embracing loud earrings and chunky pendants This summer, I want jewellery that makes some noise. Real noise – earrings that swish, bangles that clatter – and visual noise as well. Stuff to wear when you want to be seen and heard. The total opposite, in other words, of the jewellery most of us have been wearing lately. Charming,… ## [Homecoming parade channels art and power of Rome for Fendi](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/10/fendi-rome-maria-grazia-chiuri-haute-couture-art) _2026-07-10 · Jess Cartner-Morley in Rome · Fashion | The Guardian_ Maria Grazia Chiuri returns to city of birth with haute couture inspired by kimono shapes and draping the body “This is a cultural problem, and a political problem,” said Maria Grazia Chiuri before her first haute couture catwalk show for Fendi. The problem, as the designer sees it, is Italy’s unwillingness to acknowledge fashion’s role in culture by giving it space in museums. To challenge this,… ## [Pierpaolo Piccioli’s couture debut reimagines Balenciaga in his own colourful image](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/08/pierpaolo-picciolis-couture-debut-reimagines-balenciaga-in-his-own-colourful-image) _2026-07-08 · Jess Cartner-Morley in Paris · Fashion | The Guardian_ Italian designer brings sculptural silhouettes and playful palettes to storied house, while it is hats off to Giorgio’s niece at her second Armani Privé show The house of Balenciaga takes haute couture very seriously indeed. Cristóbal Balenciaga was so horrified by the rise of mass-produced clothes that in 1968 he abruptly shuttered his brand and retired to his native Spain, announcing that “high… ## [Chanel brings beanstalk to catwalk in fairytale Paris couture show](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/07/chanel-haute-couture-paris-collection-show-matthieu-blazy) _2026-07-07 · Jess Cartner-Morley in Paris · Fashion | The Guardian_ Storytelling collection opens with mousseline skirt suit and ends with simple black dress in spirit of label’s founder The first model on the Chanel catwalk was wearing a sheer mousseline skirt suit and carrying a tiny century-old leatherbound book of fairytales that once belonged to Coco Chanel herself. With the Lord of the Rings soundtrack booming through a stage set of giant parasol-scale… ## [Summer style SOS: 51 genius fashion and beauty tips for sticky days and sweaty nights](https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jun/28/how-to-survive-summer-in-style) _2026-06-28 · Guardian fashion team Sam Deaman, Priya Elan and Ellie Violet Bramley · Fashion | The Guardian_ From frozen hot-water bottles to a frizzy hair hack – our fashion team share their wisdom • The best summer sandals for men and women On a typical day in high summer you’ll come across two types of people: those who suffer and those who revel. Perhaps you’re a bit of both – you love beaches, but hate hay fever. Or perhaps you burn in the sun, but live for the longer nights sipping pink gin… ## [‘Little ingredients but well executed’: Prada design duo outline minimalist vision](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jun/21/prada-design-duo-minimalist-vision-milan-fashion-week) _2026-06-21 · Chloe Mac Donnell in Milan · Fashion | The Guardian_ Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons say Milan fashion week collection demonstrates rejection of ‘useless design’ Speaking backstage before the Prada show at Milan fashion week on Sunday, the co-designers Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons described their latest collection as “breaking the perception of what is perceived as typical luxury in high fashion right now”. This was a purified version of Prada. The… ## [Ralph Lauren bridges generations with menswear tie-up in Milan](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jun/20/ralph-lauren-milan-fashion-week-menswear-ties) _2026-06-20 · Chloe Mac Donnell · Fashion | The Guardian_ Designer turns to the accessory that launched his empire as he invokes the golden age of Italian sport For his second standalone menswear show in Milan, Ralph Lauren reverted to the accessory that launched his empire in 1967 – ties. Skinny silk ties featuring subtle swirly prints were neatly knotted and used as the finishing touch to elegant pinstripe suits, while more brightly printed or striped… ## [What happened to just wearing a band T-shirt? The new rules of concert dressing](https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jun/11/what-to-wear-to-concert) _2026-06-10 · Charlotte Gornall · Fashion | The Guardian_ Whether it’s Harry Styles’s retro tailoring, CMAT’s joyful mash-ups or Metallica’s silver tones, here’s how to nail concert dressing – without looking like a tribute act • What to wear to a festival this summer Over the past few years, dressing to see your favourite artists live has moved on from just throwing on a band tee and calling it a day. With ticket prices higher than ever, concerts are… ## [Anderson juices up the vibes for Dior with spotlight on Hollywood](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/may/14/anderson-designer-dior-hollywood-los-angeles) _2026-05-14 · Jess Cartner-Morley in Los Angeles · Fashion | The Guardian_ Designer suggests decision to stage show in Los Angeles is part of strategy to deepen label’s cinema presence Like Christian Dior, the founder of the house he now leads, fashion designer Jonathan Anderson’s ambition is to be not just a Parisian couturier but a Hollywood power player. “We think of Dior as this romantic character, but he was also a very savvy businessman,” said Anderson before a… ## [Heads up: what to wear to elevate a humble hoodie](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2026/feb/06/what-to-wear-with-hoodie) _2026-02-06 · Melanie Wilkinson · Fashion | The Guardian_ With the right styling, a hooded top doesn’t have to be restricted to travelling or working from home Continue reading... ## [Jess Cartner-Morley’s February style essentials: joyful jumpers, 24-hour earrings and the world’s most flattering tee](https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/feb/02/jess-cartner-morleys-february-style-essentials-2026) _2026-02-02 · Jess Cartner-Morley · Fashion | The Guardian_ In need of a February pep talk? Our fashion expert’s must-haves are here to lift your mood • How to dress in cold weather Let’s get real. Few of us look or feel at our most fabulous in February. It’s been cold and dark for, what, 18 months? Feels like it. Getting dressed feels less stylish self-expression than huddling for warmth. But there are reasons to be cheerful – or, more to the point,… ## [Is it weird facelifts are becoming normalized, or am I being too judgmental?](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/nov/20/why-do-i-want-a-facelift) _2025-11-20 · Jessica DeFino · Fashion | The Guardian_ It is a little weird that beauty culture is convincing people to surgically saw off their facial skin and sew it back on tighter Tell us: what are the best and worst gifts you’ve ever received? Dear Ugly, I’m 36 and I don’t need or want a facelift – but lately I feel like I’m being made to want a facelift. Is it weird that facelifts are becoming normalized for women my age, or am I being too…