Why we’re celebrating Wool Week
A truly remarkable material, wool has been appreciated by humans – and grown by sheep – since the Stone Age, and no new material has been developed that can rival its properties. Wool is, o...
Dressing with confidence
When it comes to style, feeling comfortable and confident matters. Experimenting with different outfit configurations, trying new colours or going bold with accessories add flair and personalit...
The joy of swimming (in the wild and indoors)
Growing up by the coast, I’ve always loved a splash-around in the sea. Now a city-dweller, the repetitive, meditative nature of lane swimming was one of the things I really missed last ye...
Ask Alyson: Where can I shop for simple silver jewellery?
Question: ‘I often see you wearing nice, simple silver jewellery with your outfits – where do you pick up these pieces?’ Liz, South London Firstly, thank you for notici...
The grown-up guide to wearing print and pattern
I always think that I’m not a print person; that I’m someone who is far happier in my discreet uniform of classic navy and olive green than shouty florals and high-impact graphics, ...
What to do with the clothes you no longer want
After decades of over-buying and fast fashion there is far greater supply than there is demand for second hand clothing. I was gutted when I read that donated clothes are sometimes expor...
Finding new ways to wear old clothes
I think September, rather than January, is the best month to review what’s in your wardrobe. Summer is spluttering to a close, we’re still unlocked (for the time being) and while I ...
Stitch it, don’t ditch it for Sustainable Fashion Week
‘We’re not saying don’t buy it, we’re saying enter into a contract with it, take care of your clothes,’ says Suzi Warren founder of Street Stitching, a movement encouragi...
11 books that have seen us through summer
Some friends I’ve spoken to have said they’ve found reading books quite difficult throughout the pandemic. And I get it.
Introducing an exclusive collection of clothes & accessories: the That’s Not My Age Edit!
For a while now I’ve been thinking it would be good to collaborate with a few of my favourite independent designers, to bring you a small collection of limited edition, super stylish clot...
Ask Alyson: How can I shop on a budget and still look chic?
‘I’m being very careful with my shopping and always try to embrace considerate consumption where I can. When I do shop, my budget is more H&M than Hérmes – is there a way...
Grey hair has changed the colours I wear…
Coiffeur to the silver-haired stars (and many more) Josh Wood once told me that, ‘Grey has to be a statement, it’s got to look striking. Never middle of the road.
