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Fashion
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The Italian tyre company has changed tack with ‘a photographic tale of the aspirations of four women’. But does it have any relevance in a post-MeToo era?
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Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Temple of Dendur becomes catwalk for Metiers d’Art show -
The high street has adopted the furry coat this winter, but the roots of the plush, textured garment go back to the 1920s -
The former first lady has ditched rainbow bright colours, for a softer look that signals optimism and peace. Perfect for these fractured times -
Surely there will be a time in the future when it’s seen as baffling that retouched images were ever considered acceptable?
Shopping
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Add a splash of colour to your wardrobe this season to spice up your look -
The jazzy dress has been a hero for a while, and for good reason. Wear under a wrap coat to the office, where it will serve from meetings to post-work drinks and on to the Christmas party -
Knits need to be versatile this season. Wear an embellished jumper with a midi skirt, say, or an oversized cable knit with a slimline skirt
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Be the life and soul with our best party looks – and not a Christmas jumper in sight
Talking points
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Sorting through a lifetime’s worth of clothes is a personal reminder that paying more doesn’t guarantee durability, as Dr Mark Sumner explains -
Forget chocolate – this year brands including Nars, Glossybox and Mac are counting down to Christmas with cosmetics. But are they really worth the (often hefty) pricetag? -
Women and suits have a long, curious history, taking in the suffragette suit and the zoot suit. Now, after Hillary Clinton’s 2016 election defeat, the two-piece is getting a rebrand
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Inspired by her grandma and the elderly residents of Brooklyn, designer Batsheva Hay’s subversive twist on frumpy 80s Laura Ashley style is making fashion headlines
News
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Designer aiming to make business case for why brands should tackle climate change -
Retailers including Primark and Boohoo face questions over impact of fast fashion -
You may have missed
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The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower reveals how certain brands were weaponised during the US election campaign -
Evening dressing shouldn’t be a one-night stand, says designer Amy Powney. It should be easily adaptable to myriad occasions
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The designer, 50, tells Genevieve Fox about channelling fear, the Queen’s brilliant curtness and her dad’s E-type Jag
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Whether you channel Timothée Chalamet in a tux or keep it casual à la Ralph Lauren in jeans, there are plenty of glad rag options on the high street. Here are six looks to consider -
Feeling the chill? Who isn’t. Here are 10 suggestions for a stylish extra layer
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Beat the chill with a new coat. From oversized to tailored, pillar-box red to traditional tweed, we’ve got the season’s top layers checked -
Take inspiration from Savile Row tailoring checks, but look for them as outerwear to make the look less formal. Wear contrasting sizes and colours for a more-is-more approach -
Urban hiker style or cool camo? Stay one step ahead this winter -
Button, belt or zip it with our autumn pick of the best coats for men
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23 November 1987: Judy Rumbold on the rise of the sinking hemline: the short skirt versus the long skirt
Regulars
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The jazzy dress has been a hero for a while, and for good reason. Wear under a wrap coat to the office, where it will serve from meetings to post-work drinks and on to the Christmas party
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Official instagram account for The Guardian and The Observer fashion team. -
The shows
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Newly US-owned brand unveils pre-autumn/winter looks with emphasis on accessories
Ask Hadley Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran and our expectations of men and women