6 d. ago Clouded judgment? Why Pantone’s colour of the year is causing controversy

Against a backdrop of rising white nationalism, the ‘global authority on colour’ has chosen white as the shade of 2026. Four experts wade in on the implications for everything from interior design choices to racial politics• Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereFor more than 25 years, Pantone, which describes itself as “the global authority for colour communication and inspiration”, has attempted to prophesy the year ahead by choosing its specific colour. For 2026, it is hedging its bets on something called cloud dancer.While it’s highly unlikely that the next 12 months can be neatly summarised by one colour before the year has even kicked off (Pantone’s announcement took place in December), it still garners headlines because, in a way, Pantone’s decision does reflect on some level what is happening in the zeitgeist – or, at least, what is expected to happen. After the economic crash in 2009 came mimosa, a “warm and engaging” shade of yellow said to repre...

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1 week ago Critics' Choice Awards best dressed 2026: Elle Fanning, Ariana Grande, Jacob Elordi

As the Critics’ Choice Awards kick off awards season 2026, we comb through the first real red carpet of the year for the best looks

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1 week ago Awkward moment Leonardo DiCaprio roasted over lavish lifestyle with Jeff Bezos at 2026 Critics Choice Awards

Leonardo DiCaprio got roasted in spectacular fashion over his lavish lifestyle at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday.

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1 week ago Elle Fanning risks wardrobe malfunction at Critics Choice Awards 2026 with extremely low

The A Complete Unknown star, 27, nearly spilled out of the sultry ensemble and when she turned to the side she came very close to revealing a little too much to the cameras.

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1 week ago Amanda Seyfried and Alicia Silverstone lead Critics Choice Awards 2026 worst dressed list

While some stars completely wowed in their outfits, others totally missed the mark, arriving in bizarre frocks and over-the-top ensembles.

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1 week ago Ryan Searle's eye condition explained as darts star takes on Luke Littler

Ryan Searle opened up on his rare eye condition ahead of his World Darts Championship semi-final against Luke Littler at Alexandra Palace

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2 w. ago Kate Middleton's changing style as she embraces late Queen's key fashion tactic

EXCLUSIVE: Future Queen Kate Middleton never fails to hit the mark with her flawless fashion choices - with the help of a few long-time personal stylists and some lessons from the late Queen

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2 w. ago Kate Middleton's style transformation as she embraces late Queen's 'tactic'

From casual jeans to show-stopping glamour, Kate never fails to hit the mark with her flawless fashion choices - with the help of a few long-time personal stylists

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3 w. ago Ski goggles wearing darts star explains bizarre reason for World Darts Championship fashion choice

Dancing Leonard Gates had the Ally Pally swinging as the Soulger knocked out Mickey Mansell and fans chanting "USA, USA"

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3 w. ago Why is Luke Littler not attending SPOTY? Darts star's absence explained

Luke Littler has been nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year but will not be at the awards ceremony

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