Who What Wear

January 28, 2022 at 06:00AM There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but there is only a handful who we religiously stalk in order to virtually steal the clothes off their backs. Our primary target is Monikh—the London-based styling and shopping guru who seeks out the coolest buys from every corner of the retail world. From her inspiring tips on rewearing her well-chosen investment items to hunting down the best high-street pieces, her Instagram feed, @monikh, and website are a veritable hotbed of things you’re going to want to purchase immediately (and will never regret). Each month, Monikh will share her new picks exclusively for you.I’m kicking off 2022 with an edit full of look-at-me pieces I can wear all year round. After months of oversized knits and sweats, I’m looking for those fun staples that will elevate the basics in my…

January 28, 2022 at 06:00AM As the models hit the runway at Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada’s first IRL runway show back in September 2021, anticipation was running high. Featuring miniskirts, corsets, lacing and leathers, the two shows, which ran simultaneously in Milan and Shanghai, were heralded a runaway success. But there was one breakout star in particular that wove itself through the entire collection: the humble leather biker jacket.From the anarchic chic of the Sex Pistols to the rock ’n‘ roll stylings of noughties Kate Moss, the leather biker has long been a byword for the cool crowd. Yes, it may have lost some of its potency over the decades—quietly slipping from an anti-establishment icon into mainstream mundanity—but perhaps it’s simply been waiting for the perfect moment to announce its comeback tour. Well, whether it’s a symptom of loungewear fatigue or a subconscious craving…

January 28, 2022 at 06:00AM As a plus-size woman, feeling like a part of the fashion industry, the industry I work in, can sometimes be challenging. But I’m excited to say that, over the last year, I’ve seen some exciting moments of progress towards better size inclusivity. In this round-up of my current favourite places to shop, there are three newcomers—Olivia Rubin, Lucy & Yak and Ganni—all of which have evolved their brands over the last 12 months to include a wider range of sizes.Before we get going, I want to quickly say that I hope this is just the start to the size increases we need, as a few of the brands listed below only go up to a size 24. As a size 24 myself, I am lucky that this progress has been enough to include me, but brands need to…

January 28, 2022 at 05:57AM Londoner turned Parisienne Marissa Cox of Rue Rodier brings you her pearls of Parisian fashion wisdom and style tips straight from the French capital. A photographer, writer and influencer, the oh-so-chic Marissa regularly provides us with a truly unique take on her adopted country’s signature style. Whether we’re looking to her décor decisions, handbag purchases or chic hotel choices, we can all agree that being un petit peu plus Français could never be a bad thing…I’ve always been a big spender when it comes to clothes. However, before I moved to Paris, I was guilty of repeatedly buying unnecessary items that would often get relegated to the back of my wardrobe with the tags still on. Oh, and then there were dreaded “panic buys”—the last-minute dash into town to purchase something because I didn’t have anything to wear to…

January 27, 2022 at 11:36AM This week, the Duchess of Cambridge visited the offices of a charity called Shout, which is a text service in the UK that provides mental health support 24/7. Her appearance was to mark the milestone of reaching over one million conversations. How impressive is that? For the occasion, Kate Middleton wore a dress by Derek Lam along with suede boots by Ralph Lauren. Her outfit combo reminds me of Anna Wintour’s (and just about every other fashion editor’s_ very specific uniform: a printed midi dress and knee-high heeled boots. Wintour has worn countless variations of this combination, switching up details like sleeves, prints, and boot styles, though Middleton is no stranger to this formula either. She has chosen it for countless occasions and engagements in the past. With the approval of both Middleton and Wintour, it’s safe to say this is a foolproof outfit if…

January 27, 2022 at 11:36AM This week, the Duchess of Cambridge visited the offices of a charity called Shout, which is a text service in the UK that provides mental health support 24/7. Her appearance was to mark the milestone of reaching over one million conversations. How impressive is that? For the occasion, Kate Middleton wore a dress by Derek Lam along with suede boots by Ralph Lauren. Her outfit combo reminds me of Anna Wintour’s (and just about every other fashion editor’s_ very specific uniform: a printed midi dress and knee-high heeled boots. Wintour has worn countless variations of this combination, switching up details like sleeves, prints, and boot styles, though Middleton is no stranger to this formula either. She has chosen it for countless occasions and engagements in the past. With the approval of both Middleton and Wintour, it’s safe to say this is a foolproof outfit if…

January 27, 2022 at 09:58AM Don’t get us wrong. No one gets all dressed up quite like Gigi Hadid. For proof, count the runway appearances. Yet very few things make us happier than spotting the supermodel in a casual mood, dressed in the coolest, most effortless-looking off-duty outfits. Between leggings and Ugg boots, she always manages to make us see wardrobe items that we, too, often overlook in a totally new light. Such was the case on Tuesday when Hadid was photographed in New York City wearing an oversize polo-neck top with slouchy grey trousers and a pair of low-top Converse from the trainer brand’s recent, nearly sold-out collaboration with Moncler. Sure, she’s wearing a glorified groutfit (grey outfit in fashion speak), but that doesn’t make it any less chic and worthy of a copy—particularly when her trouser-and-shoe outfit solution is just as comfortable as the joggers and slippers we’ve become accustomed to wearing,…

January 27, 2022 at 09:00AM Getting dressed in the morning is hard enough in winter, even without being petite. It’s often still dark when we stand in front of our wardrobes searching for something to wear; you never know if it’s going to be freezing outside or oddly mild; and most of us are still experiencing the ‘working from home’ outfit rut. Now add to that the stress of being shorter than 5’3” in a world where most clothes are designed for 6ft, size 8 models… it’s tough, okay!As a petite fashion editor, having to search that little bit harder for outfits that work (and make friends with my local tailor) is something I’ve learnt to tackle my whole adult life. By now, though, I think I’ve managed to crack the code of where to find the best pieces that work for us shorter girls.…

January 27, 2022 at 08:00AM Being experimental with your hair doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to go all-out with new hues, statement fringing or lashings of layers. Often, the simplest switches make the most impact. Right now, as our strands continue to grow without the prospect of a cut any time soon, it seems everyone is busy dreaming of and mood boarding potential styles to opt for once the salons are back up and running.And, with more time to ponder on and weigh up the pros of a dramatic change, I thought it might be worth sharing my recent experience in hope it might inspire some of you. You see, I recently chopped off my lengthy blonde hair to join the bob/long bob brigade. A few months back, after researching for a feature on blunt bob hairstyles, I convinced myself to go for the chop, which was masterfully created by…

January 27, 2022 at 08:00AM Getting married in 2022? Congratulations! Your nuptials are officially this year. Now, either the thought of that fills you with excitement, or it fills you with mostly excitement, but also a little dread. Not because you’ve got cold feet (we hope not, anyway), but because you’ve still got lots of planning to do.Well, from someone who’s planned a wedding before let me tell you—try not to stress. I’m sure I’m not the first person to tell you to “enjoy the process,” but really, you only do it once and if anything goes wrong no one will even notice! (Probably.) If that advice doesn’t help calm your nerves in the slightest, hopefully, this guide to 2022’s biggest bridal trends will. And while you certainly don’t have to follow trends on your big day, they may just provide some inspiration for what's left on your…