Style

In a personal interview with The Guardian, the former British Vogue editor recalls a Paddington kiss, a school-run regret and a prized Roger Hilton artwork.

For The Social Reckoning, Susan Lyall and Jeremy Strong traced a shift from casual uniform to luxury knitwear—and a later turn towards more conspicuous style.

Twenty-five years after its release, the Ben Stiller comedy’s absurdities still echo through fashion’s trends and debates, according to a Guardian Fashion retrospective.

The Guardian’s fashion guide pairs bold colour, sharp shapes and slogan T-shirts with considered clothing and accessories.

Styling editor Melanie Wilkinson selects 20 women’s footwear options, from ballet flats and Mary Janes to boots.

Jess Cartner-Morley of The Guardian sees a softer, less formal take on ladylike dressing, built from polished pieces worn with casual or masculine counterparts.

Ms Lam Montessori’s pleated staff dresses drew millions of views online. Head of school Stephanie Woo says they are by Yamasaki Takashi, chosen for classroom practicality and understated design.

The Guardian’s guide to clothing quality puts the focus on seams, fibre labels and care instructions — details that can help shoppers judge a garment before buying.

A Guardian report finds that soiled donations and low-quality fashion are adding costs for UK charity shops already struggling to sell and process what they receive.

Chefs’ visibility online and renewed interest in cooking at home are bringing restaurant-style tools into domestic kitchens, from squeeze bottles to pot fillers.

A Guardian retrospective traces the designer’s signature silhouettes and stagecraft, from strong shoulders and sheer looks to his final, emotionally charged show.

From Ella Bleu Travolta at Miu Miu to Apple Martin at Chloé, celebrity children appeared on catwalks and guest lists across the four fashion capitals.

Runway and celebrity looks are making lingerie part of the outfit again, but US sales data gives little sign yet of a wider bra revival.

The Guardian’s Peter Bevan brings together 50 ideas for men’s fashion, grooming and seasonal culture, from secondhand knits to oversized coats.

From designer rescue dogs to registered support animals, canine guests are drawing attention at shows—and raising questions about who fashion’s tightly controlled spaces accommodate.

A Guardian fashion editor selected two designs as markers of the year’s conversations about bodies, autonomy and enduring style.

Tate Britain’s first exhibition focused on British art and fashion photography of the decade brings together images and perspectives shaped by youth culture and creative exchange.

The Guardian’s Jess Cartner-Morley suggests a looser fit, softer colours and a gentler counterpoint below the waist.

At the Louvre, Nicolas Ghesquière paired light, flowing silhouettes with a runway of Damier-check flying-car models.

Fairyland: Love and Legends brings portraits of activists, artists and community members into a story spanning decades of queer life.

At the Grand Palais, the artistic director marked a year at Chanel with vivid patterns, suspended birds and an interpretation of Gabrielle Chanel’s joyful side.

At his fifth Paris show for the house, Alessandro Michele mixed sheer fabrics and red-carpet drama with clothes that seemed to relish imperfection.

At Paris Fashion Week, Miuccia Prada turned track pants, sports bras and Wrangler denim into a study in contrasts.

Daniel Roseberry opened his latest show with sporty stretch dresses, then returned to the house’s signature surrealist details.

Olivia Colman’s silver look has drawn praise, but women seeking work still describe pressure to look younger. UK research cited by The Guardian suggests that hiring bias can start earlier for women than men.

Pillboxes, boaters and bicornes are appearing in designer collections and high-street shops, adding a more expressive note to dressing.

The Filter’s online Q&A was scheduled for 3pm BST on 2 October, with readers invited to post questions in the comments.

The Guardian Fashion sets out three ways to wear a cropped trench as a light layer for cool, dry autumn days.

Re{form} brings the designer’s work to Zara after the Met cancelled a planned exhibition, placing the retailer’s fashion ambitions alongside scrutiny of his past.

A fabric coral sculpture and transformed wardrobe staples framed the designer’s most personal show for the house.

After years of protests against fur, Peta is targeting wool and other animal-derived materials. Its claims about welfare remain contested by producers and industry groups.

The Guardian fashion writer’s personal autumn picks move from crimson knitwear and embellished denim to a preorder coat and taper candles.

The designer paired ocean-inspired looks with a call for kinder fashion and said there was no wool on the runway this season.

Jess Cartner-Morley’s seasonal styling advice pairs lingerie-inspired details with knitwear and structured outerwear.

Sarah Creal Beauty’s arrival at Space NK coincides with a reported CoverGirl pivot towards middle-aged consumers, bringing older shoppers into sharper focus.

Chiffon, sheer layers and house codes meet a wry take on Jane Austen at Anderson’s latest Paris show.

The partnership will also put Sephora products on M&S’s website from spring 2027, as the retailer seeks to draw new shoppers and build its beauty business.

Silvana Armani’s relaxed Milan collection honours the house’s founder as reported minority-stake talks and a second year of falling revenue sharpen questions over its future.

As London’s Fashion and Textile Museum prepares to open a show on their work, Birtwell reflects on her partnership with Clark, her friendship with David Hockney and a career still in motion.

The Milan event’s pharmaceutical sponsor drew criticism from eating disorder advocates and academics over the cultural link between fashion and medical weight loss.

Seen at fashion weeks and on the high street, the familiar print is finding a new audience through early-2000s nostalgia.

The screen-based assistant is planned for December, with researchers suggesting its avatar could shape how people relate to the technology.

The house paired its Italian fashion codes with denim and maximalist detail at “Stravaganza Siciliana”, as it seeks to attract younger customers amid mounting debt.