fashion
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Kanye West's NYFW Yeezy show: no fireworks, no KanyeAfter a tumultuous year of West-Trump controversy and Kim Kardashian being robbed, this was a more relaxing affair -
Designer delivers subtle message about Trump's AmericaMichael Kors hails ‘devotion to diversity’ in luxe show that featured curvier and older models from every continent
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What New York fashion week tells us about Trump’s USFrom Raf Simons’ patriotic debut for Calvin Klein to Victoria Beckham’s in-control femininity – New York has shown the world a vision of a different US -
Coach's autumn show revels in AmericanaThe fashion brand’s latest collection brings the prairie to New York with the help of Instagram’s biggest star, Selena Gomez
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10 of the best men's trainers – in picturesThe antidote to the brilliant-white sneaker trend that has dominated past seasons is to opt for a multicoloured pair – if that’s a step too far then there are enough block colours on the market
shopping
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Paper-bag waist trousers – in picturesThe scrunched paper-bag-look waist is the trouser of the season – and this oversized khaki pair by Mango oozes utilitarian chic. Style with a ruffle-sleeved T-shirt for elegance, with denim for a casual look or with high heels for the evening, writes Jo Jones
talking points
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What celebs should know about having twinsBeyoncé is pregnant with twins; Madonna has adopted twins; now the Clooneys are expecting twins. But I did it first, and this is what I learned
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'It doesn't scream fashion' – the verdict on Samantha Cameron's clothing lineThe former Smythson designer has launched her own label. Is it more Vogue than true blue?
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Trousers walk it on Bafta's red-carpet style paradeFrom Emma Stone to Meryl Streep, conventional dresses were out, with a ‘drouser’ the garment of choice for the politically and fashion conscious
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Instagram beauty boys are the new face of makeupWith millions of followers on Instagram and YouTube, the stars of a new movement that celebrates makeup for men are being signed up by the big brands
the shows
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Backstage at her autumn/winter 2017 show – in picturesVanity case bags, British heritage fabrics and masculine tailoring – Victoria Beckham conveys a confident, powerful woman
news
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'The Trump name is becoming toxic': model agency faces rumoured boycottDirectives to avoid using Trump Models began last fall, according to some stylists and casting directors – but effectiveness of a boycott is tough to gauge
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Creative director Riccardo Tisci leaves GivenchyThe Italian designer quits Givenchy after 12-year tenure amid speculation that he is to join Versace
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Gigi Hadid’s white bandanaThe model and her boyfriend Zayn Malik, along with other fashion influencers, are encouraging people to take photos of themselves wearing the accessory
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Is Ivanka Trump's fashion line any good?Some US retailers are no longer stocking the first daughter’s clothes. The Trump administration claims it is a political attack. But do the clothes cut it?
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The rise of mansplaining in style documentariesThe latest film to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the female-dominated fashion industry is just one of many to patronise the people who make this world tick
men's fashion
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Reasons to wear... a tracksuitWearing a full tracksuit got the green light from Vetements. The fashion collective brought Champion and Juicy Couture back to the catwalk for its Spring/Summer 2017 collection
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How ‘alt-beauty’ became the hottest trend in men’s fashionThe new look is pale, thin and unglamorous – and its stars overwhelmingly come from former Soviet states
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A double-breasted suit – in picturesBuy a double-breasted checked suit, look smart in it, then think again: wear the trousers and jacket separately, and build on them for different casual looks
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Paris menswear fashion week AW17: the best shows in pictures8 key shows from paris menswear autumn/winter 2017
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The cheesecloth smock shirt - fashion archive, 19728 February 1972: Girls who like to wear something that doesn’t look as good on a man are buying smock shirts, made in an unbleached cotton muslin that is being called cheesecloth
regulars
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A naval jacketThe abbreviated shape looks more modern with trousers than a hip-length blazer, and adds briskness worn over dresses
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Sali Hughes on beautySali Hughes on beautyBeauty: the best heavy-duty hand creamsI apply plenty before bed and, if nothing more interesting is happening, pop cotton socks over my hands and incubate overnight
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The measureThe measureFrom fishnet socks to the drool emoji: this week’s fashion trendsWhat’s hot and what’s not in fashion this week
the big picture
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The strongest red carpet looks – in picturesAdele, Solange and Rihanna were among the most fierce and fashionable at the 59th annual music awards show
Bed, bath and Beyoncé What does your dressing gown say about you?