fashion
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Lauren Cochrane: The summer had socks and sandals, and now it’s all about looking like you’re avoiding deep vein thrombosis. Here are three ways to … get the compression sock look
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They began queueing at 11pm the night before doors opened on Alexander Wang’s first collection for H&M. Sara Ilyas was on the scene to see who got their hands on the Wang they really wanted
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The recent backlash against street-style photography has had one positive outcome: a renewed interest in alternative mediums, including fashion illustration. Morwenna Ferrier reports
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The Duchess of Cambridge has a stylist. Who knew? No one, apparently. Jess Cartner-Morley tells us everything she knows about ‘Tash’
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Beauty brands are catching up with the fashion world’s stance on diversity as Redken announces its surprise new face
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The baubles are hanging in shops everywhere and minds turn to the office Christmas party. Yep, the festive period has officially begun
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Nike’s latest collaboration with the French label – sleek, subtle and #healthgoth
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The hot look for winter 2015? That’ll be the health goth, as seen in the new Alexander Wang collection for H&M. Boxing gloves, lairy leggings and tiny crop tops are among the offerings available from the new luxe sportswear line, which hits shelves on 6 November 2014. Here are the pieces which caught our eye at Guardian Fashion
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As Judy Murray is showing us on Strictly Come Dancing, it’s not just the young things who can dare to bare and get away with it
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It’s not ‘the new navy’ but thanks to Kanye West and Mark Ronson, leopard print is gradually becoming a staple in menswear. But would you wear it?
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House of Holland, Mary Katrantzou and Emilia Wickstead are among the recipients of the BFC’s money and mentoring initiative
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Move over Alan Sugar, Diane von Furstenberg is the new boss to please
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A French mathematician has used algebra to explain why hipsters end up dressing alike. But what other calculations could we use to explore other elements of this tribe, asks Tim Jonze
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Zip up into a boilersuit this autumn – it’s the one piece of workwear that adds just the right utilitarian edge to your wardrobe
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Once worn by the Ghostbusters, now by Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss and Lena Dunham, the boilersuit has gone from catwalk and frow to become the glamorous utility choice this autumn, writes Lauren Cochrane
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Christmas has come early: December Vogue hits the newsstands this week and it’s a Kate Moss special. It’s a treat – here are the six highlights
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Guardian fashion: In November 2004, Karl Lagerfeld teamed up with H&M to sell cut-price versions of his clothes – and the designer/high street collaboration was born. Here are the Guardian fashion expert tips for shopping designer collaborations like a professional – and some of their best ever purchases
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Harper Beckham might be the toast of the fashion front row, but her elder brother, 12-year-old Romeo, looks set to take his place on fashion’s world stage with his new role in Burberry’s festive campaign
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A fresh look for Transport for London’s staff – but what do they really think of the zip-up gilets and ‘fleecingtons’, asks Hannah Marriott. Plus a look at some classic uniforms
opinion
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In fast fashion, those who make the garments are often low on the list of industry priorities, writes Lucy Siegle
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Christina Patterson: It’s great to have a gorgeous woman like Mirren as a ‘new face’ of anything, but you shouldn’t have to be beautiful to be allowed in a public arena or on TV
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Jerico Mandybur: Independent fashion publications are making lad style ‘cool’ and in doing so, they’re reducing disadvantage to a trend
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Anne Perkins: From Germaine Greer to Theresa May, women have felt pressure to be walking manifestos. Enough
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Holly Baxter: She’s gone from Posh Spice to UK entrepreneur of 2014 without bowing to the idea that she needed ‘personal appeal’ to get on
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Ally Fogg: When a man picks out a flowery shirt from his wardrobe, it isn’t a rebellion against the suits. It’s just a more colourful way to conform
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When catwalk models staged a faux protest as part of a Chanel show in Paris, did it have anything to offer feminism? Kathryn Flett and Liz Hoggard argue it out
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Hadley Freeman: If such tokenistic feminism is fashionable now then it follows it will be unfashionable later – which is just fine with me
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The fashion industry is linked to the environmental devastation in the Central Asian inland sea, once the world’s fourth largest lake, the Aral sea ‘completely dried’ in August
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Weather causes setback for retailer but with sales in the third quarter 6% ahead of last year bosses can look on the bright side
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Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: Karl Lagerfeld’s parade of skinny, white women did not shake my feminist foundations, but at least he is trying to communicate the issues to a different audience
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Young people are the ideal audience for sustainable fashion, and as the largest age group in the US they have huge purchasing power
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The party leader must hope the navy choice will put clear blue water between him and the Old Labour label
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Rupert Myers: Tory males sport floppy hair and lurid trousers, while the lefty proffers a reusable cotton bag. Just don’t mention the ethically sourced knitwear
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Eleanor Morgan: A penchant for facial hair, sourdough and craft beer doesn’t make you a terrible person. Every generation has its annoying young tribes
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When we are young we dress however we want – as we get older, it’s all about age-appropriate clothing. But how old do you have to be to tolerate ‘business casual’, asks Lauren Laverne
pictures and video
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The hot look for winter 2015? That’ll be the health goth, as seen in the new Alexander Wang collection for H&M. Boxing gloves, lairy leggings and tiny crop tops are among the offerings available from the new luxe sportswear line, which hits shelves on 6 November 2014. Here are the pieces which caught our eye at Guardian Fashion
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Zip up into a boilersuit this autumn – it’s the one piece of workwear that adds just the right utilitarian edge to your wardrobe
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He plays a serial killer in The Fall and stars in the film version of Fifty Shades of Grey. Jamie Dornan gets physical for the Observer
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How to work faux fur, whatever your age. Stylist: Priscilla Kwateng. Photography: David Newby
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These boots are made for walking, and that’s just what you’ll want to do
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The Small Steps project is a humanitarian organisation that raises money for families living on rubbish dumps. Their online shoe auction is a big fundraiser – and it’s also pretty cool if you’re interested in owning George Clooney’s boots
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The theme was red, black and white, 1940s Havana. Kylie Minogue popped out of a cake. Kate Moss showed her pants. Noel Gallagher channelled Father Christmas. Yep, Mario Testino’s 60th birthday bash was quite a to-do. So what did we learn?
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The shirt is the most versatile garment your wardrobe has – it can be buttoned up, layered over a T-shirt or simply worn under a jumper.
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Dressing up not your style but don’t want to be a party pooper? We feel you. Here’s our picks of the best high-street pieces to inject some halloween spirit into your outfit – while keeping it chic, of course. Combine with dark lipstick and no one can say you didn’t try
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Hannah Marriott: What does it take to stand out in a sea of big-bearded men? Cheesy crisps plaited into beards and ghostly floating facial hair are a good start. Here are our favourite looks
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Our pick of the season’s men’s trousers
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Our pick of the season’s men’s sweatshirts
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Our pick of the season’s men’s shoes
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Our pick of the season’s men’s knitwear jumpers
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Our pick of the season’s men’s coats
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Our pick of the season’s men’s backpacks and scarves
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Our pick of the season’s men’s suits
Health goth really is a thing: are your black tracksuits at the ready?