5 h. ago Ugly, mortifying – and addictive? Tim Dowling’s week in the world’s most divisive shoes

Twenty years after they first hit the shelves, five-fingered shoes are apparently having a big fashion moment. But what is it like to wear them in public?Back in January, Vogue made a bold headline prediction: “This Freaky-Chic Shoe Will Be Everywhere in 2025”. It had already been spotted on models and rap artists, and all over TikTok and Instagram. By summer, Grazia declared that “The split-toe trend that’s been quietly bubbling for years just hit the mainstream”, citing shopping app Lyst, which named the shoe as one of its top five most-searched items.The freaky-chic shoe in question is the toe shoe – a lightweight, thin-soled trainer with separate, articulated toes. They come in a number of brands and styles, and while they may be popular, I can safely say they are not “everywhere”. Walking in them in public every day for a week, I never ran across another person wearing them. Anywhere. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Model unveils Palestinian flag on runway during Copenhagen Fashion Week

This is the moment a model unveiled a Palestinian flag on the runway during Copenhagen Fashion Week.

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28 h. ago What the most stylish women in the world are wearing for fashion week, from anti

This August polka dots, baggy white jeans, brown suede jackets and sports shorts are among some of the key takeaways.

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3 d. ago Fashion week for Australia’s fluffiest and silkiest alpacas, where ‘we’re all hoping for a good hair day’

At the Australian Alpaca National Show, local camelids compete in the hope of being crowned Supreme Champion. But it’s not some ‘fancy kennel club’ – this is a serious industryIt’s a scant 12C in Bendigo, but scores of fans whirr through the showground’s pavilion. The stars of this weekend’s proceedings hope to shine, but it’s important they don’t sweat too much before their time in the limelight.“They need to keep their hair nice and well done,” says Lee Sadler, vice-president of the Australian Alpaca Association. “We’re all hoping for a good hair day.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Bonnets! Rat bags! Scarves! Five standout style tricks to steal from Copenhagen Fashion Week

Fashion’s unofficial fifth city played host to typically eclectic style this week — on and off the catwalks. These are the trends to try at home

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4 d. ago Ditte Reffstrup's guide to Copenhagen: How to do Denmark's capital like a local

The fashion set descended on Copenhagen this week. If you’re inspired to follow suit, Ganni’s impossibly cool designer has your guide...

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8 d. ago Downfall of River Island and exactly why high street fashion giant may shut in days

The downfall of the once-great fashion brand comes to a head this week, as River Island goes to the High Court with its very future on the line – but how have we got here?

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1 week ago Best 'new in' buys from Marks & Spencer: Here's what the fashion team are snapping up this week

After a long time out of action, the 'new in' section of the website is now back, which means we've had a chance to hunt for all those pieces we've been missing over the past few months.

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3 w. ago Amanda Holden brands herself 'new Kris Jenner' as daughters' career move revealed

Amanda Holden admitted feeling like she is following in iconic momager Kris Jenner's footsteps as her two teenage daughters have been cast to walk in London Fashion Week

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3 w. ago Amanda Holden jokes she's the 'new Kris Jenner' as she reveals her lookalike daughters Lexi, 19, and Hollie, 13, will take on London Fashion Week and talks of a family reality show

Amanda Holden has revealed her youngest daughter Hollie, 13, has landed her first runway show, walking in London Fashion Week later this year.

Culture

3 w. ago Fans have 'already ordered' Vicky Pattison's 'stunning' chiffon dress that's now on sale

Vicky Pattison has been wowing fans with her fashion choices as of late, and this week is no exception as she wowed fans in an 'absolutely beautiful' pink chiffon maxi dress that's perfect for wedding season

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3 w. ago ‘Rage bait’ or good design? The Row’s £600 sliders are an exquisite provocation

The foam footwear is selling fast at the high-end store in London but the price remains controversialRounded, cushioned and with a thick strap, foam sliders have been a familiar sight on feet this summer. While they are available for £30 from Adidas or £3.49 on the online marketplace Temu, a high-fashion version is now also on offer. The Ama sliders, in a choice of black, red or white, were launched by the American fashion brand The Row this week. They cost £600.Laura Reilly, the writer of the influential fashion newsletter Magasin, called them “The Row’s latest rage bait”, using the name for posts online designed to provoke anger, and go viral in the process. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago The British Fashion Council Is Shaking Up London Fashion Week

The British Fashion Council Is Shaking Up London Fashion Week  hypebeast.com

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