Fashion Statement newsletter
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‘Don’t get wardrobe regret’: top tips for heatwave dressing
Breathable fabrics, anti-chafing gel and the sunlight test … here’s how to dress sensibly for the heat, and stave off sartorial FOMO
‘Slay, serve, survive’: How gen Z is rewriting the rules of work
With hustle culture falling out of fashion, younger people are lightening the office mood – starting with their out-of-office messages
You’ve heard of nepo babies, but what about nepo dogs? The rise of the Very Important Pooch
From hobnobbing with the Kardashians to brushing shoulders with the royals, celebrities’ dogs are having a busy summer. But what should they do if the high life gets too much?
Rules out for summer: the unstoppable rise of ‘non-negotiables’
From TikTok to The Bear, the idea of having rules for everything is enjoying a very rigid moment
Starmer on your soles and Thatcher on your teacup: we vote for the best, worst and weirdest election merch
Wear your politics on your sleeve – and the rest of your body – as political parties and indie sellers offer up everything from Keir Starmer flip-flops to a Margaret Thatcher mug
Heightened hemlines and see-through shirts: menswear bares all at fashion week
Two distinct style camps emerged in Milan and Paris this year – but whether sharp-suited or slouchy, SS25 is all about flashing the flesh
The must have to counter the UK’s cruel summer? Meet the barn jacket
This boxy, big pocketed item is part wax jacket, part chore coat, and an all-purpose guard against an unsettled forecast
‘It’s the Muslim Met Gala’: abayas, boubou gowns and finding the ‘flyest’ clothes for Eid
As Eid al-Adha approaches, three Muslim content creators share how they’re embracing the festival’s stylish side
Hot sheet: the rise of aspirational bed linen
In this week’s newsletter: From the cover of the latest Taylor Swift album to TikTok’s bed-rotting movement, where we lay our heads is the site of both culture and consumerism. Get ready for the era of status sheets
‘Gestures of error’: how fashion is embracing crinkled couture
In this week’s newsletter: A generation terrified of furrows on the brow is embracing creases in their clothes, as the purposefully rumpled look is turning up everywhere from the Cannes red carpet to the high street
On the Cannes red carpet, it’s film-makers’ turn to shine
In this week’s newsletter: With few expectations or endorsement deals to suppress their style, the top directors at the film festival are breaking rules with chic, expressive outfits
All aboard! Why boat shoes are being worn nowhere near the sea
In this week’s newsletter: Those ‘posh dad’ shoes associated with Cape Cod and the Kings Road are cropping up everywhere. We dive deeper into what’s behind their new wave
From the Met Gala to your Instagram feed: how ugly beauty took over fashion
In this week’s newsletter: Celebs at this year’s spectacle appeared to reject standardised versions of beauty – mirroring a wider shift to experimentation. So is this the end of fake, filtered perfection?
‘I couldn’t bear him pulling in it’: writers on the clothes they pinched from their exes
As Challengers gives us a viral spin on the T-shirt poached from a former flame, we share our stories about clothes that survived long after the relationship ended
Best foot forward: the humble sock is finally stepping into the spotlight
In this week’s newsletter: Once an afterthought, socks have pivoted from an outfit no-show to the main character. Here’s how to add drama south of the ankle
It’s hot in the desert: where next for festival fashion after Coachella?
In this week’s newsletter: From not-suitable-for-work catsuits to dirty denim and skorts, the get-ups at Coachella provide clues for what festivalgoers elsewhere will be wearing this year
‘There’s no going back’: reasons to be hopeful about the future of fashion
From textile waste to microplastics, the industry is broken. But with Fashion Revolution Week starting today, we ask sustainability experts for some positive news
Princess Anne, Larry David and the rise of the accidental style icon
From the Curb star’s smart-casual look to the royal’s trademark wraparound sunglasses, the concept comes up time and again – but is it a patronising assumption that their style is accidental?
‘Made to be destroyed’: the unexpected appeal of butter moulding
From cowboy boots to Le Corbusier armchairs, miniature sculptures made of butter are having a moment
Gwyneth Paltrow meditates while loading the dishwasher – will her new app work for us?
The Goop founder’s latest venture promotes ‘eyes-open’ meditation. We try it out to see if it helps us see the light – or is just another wellness gimmick in disguise
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