More autumn coats: it’s a wrap
Could Marlene Dietrich be the ultimate belted coat icon? Her simple, androgynous wardrobe feels as fresh today as it did during Hollywood’s Golden Years.
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Women empowering women: Michelle Obama
The Michelle Obama, December cover of Elle magazine is glorious and uplifting. Just like the woman herself.
Creative women at work: bag designer Mimi Berry
On the wall of Mimi Berry’s showroom-cum-shop is a beautiful Moulton folding bicycle, so the first 10 minutes of our meeting are spent talking enthusiastically about bike design and cycling in L...
Emma Thompson wears trainers and a tuxedo to Buckingham Palace
Only earlier this week I was eulogising over the multitalented tuxedo and trainers combo; a confidence-boosting outfit that can take the wearer anywhere. And then, HELLO Emma Thompson.
Dress to feel your best – why you should always dress for you
There are certain items of clothing I know I can always rely on. When I have a book-signing event, a panel discussion or an important meeting, the ‘Once in a Lifetime’ jacket (Céline – boug...
Jumpsuited and Booted
This week’s style session: how to winter-proof and whoop up the jumpsuit. Two birds, one stone.
Quote of the week: Katharine Hamnett on getting old
Earlier this year, I went to see Katharine Hamnett in conversation with ace fashion journalist and ambassador for emerging talent at the British Fashion Council Sarah Mower. The designer was engagin...
Checking out autumn coats: gentlewoman style
Autumn has the best fabrics. Cop a feel of corduroy and velvet; cocoon yourself in cashmere and wool tweed.
What to wear when you work from home
This is the ultimate working from home outfit. Relaxed, easy and just smart enough to feel focused.
How to wear a skirt when you don’t wear skirts much
The way to subtly introduce a new style or silhouette into your wardrobe is to surround it with much-loved, old favourites. Not being much of a skirt-wearer myself (this is the first time I’ve w...
Gentlewoman Style at the Studio Nicholson pop-up
‘I get off the plane in Japan and I’m some kind of superstar,’ laughs Nick Wakeman, founder and creative director of London-based clothing line Studio Nicholson. ‘Everywhere els...
How to make workwear work for you
Still working the workwear – with added enthusiasm now that I know Cate Blanchett is on-board. Having dismissed dungarees, I’ve moved on to cargo pants.
