Going bananas for bandanas: the latest fashion trend that goes back centuries From Dua Lipa to Zendaya, the kerchief worn by gang members, presidents and pirates has become ‘mad-glamorous’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 8
Here comes the alt-bride: wedding gowns enter a more experimental era Celebrities including Charli xcx and Gabbriette and avant-garde brands honour tradition while also rejecting it The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
How not to be rude in 2026 Do you keep your headphones on at the checkout? Or chat people up then never follow through? You need our expert guide to the new social faux pas – and how to avoid them The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
From bikinis to cat bowls: how museum gift stores became the place to shop Curated edits mean people are treating museums as stand-alone shopping destinations rather than simply exit points The Guardian - UK · May 31
‘The antidote to Brat’ – why pointelle is having a moment Once the preserve of childhood underwear, the patterned knit is now bringing nostalgia and comfort to adults in a fast-changing, unpredictable world The Guardian - UK · Apr 17
Rise of the veavage: how one look came to rule the red carpet Forget cleavage. A deep V plunging to the waist is the current style – as seen on Gwyneth Paltrow and many others this year. Why is it suddenly so popular? The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
Hiding in plain sight: everyone from Meghan to the Beckhams wants a funnel neck Popped collar worn by Duchess of Sussex and Rama Duwaji is rising in popularity, with searches at John Lewis up 1,000% The Guardian - UK · Feb 27
Filled with good intention: could the new It bag be an antidote to the tote? From a £149 John Lewis version to LA’s gorpcore take, the ‘good intention’ bag is intended to look good but hold more The Guardian - UK · Feb 6