9 h. ago ‘Fashion murder’: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy fans aghast at first images from Netflix series

Style watchers quick to disapprove of late publicist’s portrayal in Ryan Murphy’s American Love StoryIn fashion, only the real favourites have acronyms. See SJP for Sarah Jessica Parker, ALT for the fashion editor André Leon Talley and – particularly relevant right now – CBK for Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.The wife of John F Kennedy Jr who died in a plane crash in 1999 is sometimes seen as America’s answer to Diana, Princess of Wales. Like Diana, she was loved for her style – called minimalist, chic or “quiet luxury”. Instagram is full of accounts posting archive images of her, influential brands such as The Row, Toteme and Gabriela Hearst design clothes that channel her approach to dressing and there have been books and auctions in recent years. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago I'm a fashion editor and these are the outdated accessories you should NEVER wear

If you don't have time to find a new outfit, why not spruce up an old faithful dress or suit with this season's most sought-after accessories instead?

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8 d. ago Best swimwear options for bigger boobs: Top fashion editor reveals 6 must

Going on holiday ought to be a relaxing experience. But for those with a bigger bust, finding swimwear that's both attractive and supportive can cause anxiety.

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1 week ago 'I'm a fashion editor and found an unlikely retailer selling glitzy festival

The brand may be known for its lingerie and adult toys, but it's really been killing the fashion game recently - and its latest drop is no different

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2 w. ago I'm a fashion editor and these are the trending accessories I use to update my old summer clothes

I'm guilty of splurging on bags of last minute holiday buys and new season trending items just to try and update my look. But the trick is to invest in a few simple seasonal accessories

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2 w. ago Haunted couture: dressing like a ghost has captured the zeitgeist

From Dior and Chloé to Australia’s runways, a spectre is haunting fashion. But is it a sign of resignation or rebellion?“The look of the summer is going to be kind of haunted,” wrote fashion editor Rachel Tashjian in her newsletter, Opulent Tips, this April. Without a crystal ball – or holding a seance – she couldn’t have known Dior’s Resort 26 collection would be made up of spectral gowns and accompanied by a film featuring ghosts called Les Fantômes du Cinéma. And yet, here we are.In Rome, for her final show with Dior on 28 May, Maria Grazia Chiuri issued female attendees an all-white dress code (men were asked to dress in black), then each look on the runway at the 18th-century Villa Albani Torlonia was more ethereal than the last. The final three: a white tulle gown that was only half there; a high-necked dress beaded so it moved like snakeskin; and another in embellished silver as resplendent as Tolkien’s mithril. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Why every stylish Londoner needs a cricket jumper this summer

The fashion editor’s guide to the week’s best investment — plus all the news you need to know

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3 w. ago Secret labels the Royals love revealed: It's time to nab an incredible bargain in the sales, says fashion editor ALICE HARE

We all have that one dream item we'd buy if we received an unexpected windfall. First on my list if I win the lottery? A Gucci Bamboo. Read on for our guide to the best brands, favoured by royalty.

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4 w. ago I'm a fashion editor and these are the wedding guest dresses on my wishlist for summer

Having scoured the high street, these are the top 10 styles to shop now - and they're all less than £100

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last month Fashion editor's pick of best summer jackets from just £14: These anti

The jacket is the sartorial hero of the summer months, giving structure to lightweight linen while also providing protection from a chilly evening breeze.

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