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September 10, 2021 at 08:00AM Katie Holmes, queen of low-key trends, just wore a high-key trend in a very low-key way. And this is why everyone is obsessed with what she wears. She doesn’t try too hard, yet she can pull off almost anything. The trend in question is cut-outs, and they’re wildly popular this summer. I basically shop for a living, and I come across cut-out pieces on practically every shopping site I peruse (of which there are many).While walking around NYC recently, as she often does, Holmes wore a crop top with a long white skirt with cut-outs at the waist (!) and her signature black leather Birkenstocks. Based on my Instagram, which includes many a fashion person wearing cut-out items these days, this outfit is sure to have plenty of fans. If you count yourself as one of them, scroll to shop…

September 10, 2021 at 08:00AM There are some shoe trends that become popular, peak, then go away for a decade or longer. Others only fade away for a few seasons before making a big comeback. Since the start of the year, we’ve been predicting another cowboy-boot craze, and it looks like that craze is finally upon us. We think this one could even be big enough to eclipse the previous cowboy-boot craze of 2018. For starters, the A/W 21 runways of heavy hitters like Isabel Marant were overrun with cowboy boots. Retailers’ new arrivals also include tons of cowboy boots at various price points. And very influential celebs like Kendall Jenner are already wearing them amidst the dog days of summer.Jenner was recently photographed out in Malibu wearing loose, cream-coloured jeans, a cropped tank top and two-tone, vintage Western boots. We love the idea of wearing cowboy boots under loose jeans—a change from previous seasons when they…

September 10, 2021 at 08:00AM I don’t know about you, but the past year has felt long. I’ve got more grey hair and more wrinkles, and despite going to bed earlier, I’m still tired. There’s no denying that I’ve felt like I’ve aged faster in lockdown. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with this (I have no issues with changing hair colour or a few lines on my face), the speed at which it has happened has been a little disconcerting. I want to feel like myself again, and for me, that means getting a haircut. Over the past few months, I’ve lost count of the number of people who have said their hair needs cutting, from my husband to my colleagues as well as my parents. The craving to get a chop has been strong. Personally, I’m desperate to get my hair cut back into a…

September 10, 2021 at 06:30AM Woke up with an angry spot gracing your face? We’ve all been there. In fact, it serves as an important reminder that our skin is still working away overnight. Whether you arise first thing looking radiant and rested or dehydrated and exhausted, our skin has ways of making it clear to us that, during the eight hours of sleep we’re supposed to enjoy every night, it continues to function.But interestingly, the way it functions is different. “Our skin works very differently at night than it does in the morning,” says Anita Sturnham, MD, a GP specialising in dermatology and the founder of Decree skincare. And the good news is the changes our skin goes through at night are mostly universal, meaning there are actions that we can all take to prevent skin upset overnight and ensure we wake up glowing.“It’s important…

September 10, 2021 at 06:09AM A good pair of jeans can help you unlock endless outfit potential. Versatile and undeniably timeless, we reckon they’re one of, if not the, hardest working item in your wardrobe. And although they’re undoubtedly a year-round staple, we believe that jeans come into their own in the autumn months, presenting a cosy but cool item you can throw on wherever you might be going and with just about anything you own. Though certain jean styles are proven to have longer life spans than others (straight-legs continue to dominate the fashion agenda), 2021 has served up more throwback jean trends any year previous—reminding us that we can (and should) have some fun with our denim. Handily, we know just the place to get your new-season jean fix.Hollister is a brand that’s been edging onto our radar over the past few seasons. Though it’s always…

September 10, 2021 at 06:10AM Though boots are widely considered a year-round staple, they come into their own in the autumn months, helping to ease the pain of packing our sandals away until next spring. And now, as we find ourselves on the cusp of the season, new-in sections are filled to the brim with boots—specifically chunky knee-high boots.Track-sole boots began trending a couple of seasons back, with ankle-grazing styles becoming permanent fixtures on the feet of those in the know. Worn with everything from jeans and jumpers to midi dresses and tights, chunky boots have the ability to make every outfit you wear look cooler and directional, so it’s easy to see their appeal.Chunky knee-high boots are a big deal on the high-street fashion circuit this autumn. For 2021, chunky boots have been given an elongated upgrade, now stretching up to the knee to…

September 10, 2021 at 06:09AM It might seem easy to pinpoint It buys thanks to the many paid marketing pushes brands do around the looks, trends and items that fashion people are genuinely putting down some hard-earned cash for. However, no proliferation of #ads can steer us off course in our quest to quickly uncover the new-in pieces that are destined to sell out fast. With our minds and shopping baskets clearly turning to autumn, a fresh batch of noticeably popular pieces is on the rise. You can use this list in one of many ways. Firstly, you can bookmark and shop directly should something speak to your personal style on a deep level. Secondly, you can use it as a guide to source second-hand and vintage alternatives. For example, you can see below that slip dresses and quilted jackets are trending, and these are very…

September 10, 2021 at 06:08AM In 2012, when I studied abroad at the University of Texas at Austin, I became somewhat obsessed with shopping second-hand. During the time that I probably should have spent in the library, my friends and I would trawl through the city’s unique thrift stores, tracking down and trying on the best items we could find. Whether it was a 1980s–style Christian Dior purple power suit complete with covered buttons and padded shoulders or a simple floral cotton dress that looked like it belonged on the set of Dawson’s Creek, we were always elated with our diamond-in-the-rough finds. While I am embarrassed to admit it, at the time, my second-hand shopping habit had very little to do with sustainability or the environment and much more to do with budget and perceived cool factor. Of course, I now know those two elements do not have to be mutually…

September 10, 2021 at 06:07AM As an editor at Who What Wear I spend hours upon hours looking at new-in sections, and so over the years have developed a knack for spotting products that will sell out or have huge appeal with our readers. A few months ago there was one dress in particular which I had a feeling was destined for cult status—a ruched midi dress from COS. It came in two colourways and featured a simple 90s-style midi silhouette, however the ruched detailing on the waist and fuller skirt made it a little more relaxed. Well, I hate to brag, but the style was out of stock within a month—I even bought the black iteration myself.We thought you might like to know that the dress is back in a very AW21 shade of cobalt blue. And yes, the entire team is in love. Scroll down…

September 10, 2021 at 06:00AM Second-hand shopping has never been more popular, and vintage jeans are one of the biggest categories people are searching for. According to the Business of Fashion, “Before the pandemic hit, the resale market was on track to double from $24 billion in 2019 to $51 billion by 2024. … This growth may very well accelerate.” Overall, retro items are clearly in demand, but there’s something about denim that attracts people even more. It shouldn’t be surprising. This year is all about denim, and the most in-demand styles are based around vintage silhouettes. But it’s more than that. “Our category of vintage jeans are significantly increasing +278% of sales and +254% of deposits compared to last year,” says Vestiaire Collective.While there’s definitely been a bigger increase in searches for vintage denim more recently, online chat rooms and Reddit threads have been dedicated to hunting…