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January 06, 2022 at 06:03AM Critics will say that a lot of fashion comes down to reinventing the wheel—that it’s hard to come up with a previously unexplored idea. This, I’ll admit, is true. If there’s anything I’ve learnt in my 11 years as an editor, it’s that fashion is cyclical, and what goes around will eventually come back around. What you can’t predict, however, is how the designers will interpret it when it does make its way on to the style agenda once more.Today, we’re here to talk about the spring/summer 2022 print trends that are already shaping the season ahead. I’ll tell you now these are prints you’ll have seen before. Heck, these are prints that you might find lurking in the depths of your wardrobe. But showcased on the runway in some pretty unexpected ways, suddenly, they feel fresh again.As we hurtle…

January 06, 2022 at 06:02AM It might be chilly and dark in the morning, but we find ourselves less enamoured with the thought of wearing sweatpants and hoodies—at least, not on a daily basis. So in an attempt to reignite our fashion fires, we’ve started thinking up all the ways we can start making our outfits feel more on-trend and spring-like and, in turn, more joyful. Of course, there’s our big shakedown of spring/summer 2022’s trends you can mull over for high-fashion inspiration, but we’re aware that, before such advanced outfit stages, a few practical, minor tweaks can be made so you feel up to speed. From the achievable level of leg exposure (we don’t think anyone is ready for full thigh in this weather just yet—props to you if that’s the case) to the simple coat switch you can employ for instant warmer-weather power, we’ve…

January 06, 2022 at 06:01AM Apparently, we’re not the only ones scouring every last page of Mango’s sale. Katie Holmes, who is frequently spotted wearing covetable pieces from the Spanish fashion brand, appears to likewise be knee-deep in the sale. How do we know? The Dawson’s Creek alum was just spotted in New York City wearing a stunning, knee-length coat that just so happens to be included in it. Even better, it's somehow still in stock in selected sizes. Along with a sage-green Chanel crossbody bag and a pair of white-and-blue 327 trainers from New Balance’s ultra-popular collaboration with Staud, Holmes bundled up in an oversize, hunter-green coat, currently priced at just under £90 from £150. Though still available, sizes are selling out like crazy, with only a few left. But that’s no reason to fret. Keep scrolling for more green winter coats that are without a doubt…

January 06, 2022 at 06:00AM Listen up, everyone. I’ve found the perfect bag. Not only is it ideal for daily life⁠—it fits your wallet, a mask, hand sanitiser and even a bit of makeup⁠—but it’s also great for evenings out. Don’t believe me? Well, the good news is I’ve collected the evidence to prove how versatile and chic this bag actually is. But first, let me give you the details. It’s a black leather crescent-shaped handbag with a thick strap. It’s smooth and pretty featureless, other than a couple of silver belt studs and a well-hidden zip. There’s no denying that it bears more than a resemblance to The Row’s Banana Bag, but it comes at a much more affordable price point. So far, I’ve spotted minimalist queens Marisa Martins and Alexis Foreman wearing this bag. Foreman opted for a tee-and-skirt look with hers, while Martins went for…

January 06, 2022 at 05:00AM “I’m really grateful” is something I hear about a dozen times in various forms during my hour-long Zoom call with Diane Kruger—be it for the unexpected opportunity to spend a year at home with her daughter and fiancé, actor Norman Reedus, during lockdown; the honor of having gowns custom-made for her by close friends like Prabal Gurung and the late Karl Lagerfeld; or the chance to work with “really kick-ass women who are all mothers and working and successful at what they do” in her latest project The 355. The female-led action flick—in which she, along with Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong’o, Fan Bingbing, and Penélope Cruz, is put in charge of saving, well, everyone from World War III—is one of six projects in the works for the 45-year-old actress. And if all that (in addition to styling herself into…

January 06, 2022 at 04:20AM If there’s one brand that has been inescapable over the past few years, it's Gucci. Since 2015, under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele, the brand has become one of the hottest fashion houses around. Thanks to Alessandro’s exciting and fresh vision, countless other designers and high-street brands have followed the “edgy grandma from the ‘70s” trend. But the real secret of the fashion house’s success lies in its accessibility. While some opt to wear the brand sunglasses to platforms, others dip a toe in with a bag or a pair of shoes. But one of the easiest ways to get the Gucci look? The now-iconic double-G belt.It has a cool but goes-with-everything-in-your-wardrobe appeal that makes it a must for both diehard fashion lovers and your mum. To keep it interesting, the brand has reimagined the GG belts in different ways—from the classic black, brown and white…

January 06, 2022 at 04:20AM If there’s one brand that has been inescapable over the past few years, it's Gucci. Since 2015, under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele, the brand has become one of the hottest fashion houses around. Thanks to Alessandro’s exciting and fresh vision, countless other designers and high-street brands have followed the “edgy grandma from the ‘70s” trend. But the real secret of the fashion house’s success lies in its accessibility. While some opt to wear the brand sunglasses to platforms, others dip a toe in with a bag or a pair of shoes. But one of the easiest ways to get the Gucci look? The now-iconic double-G belt.It has a cool but goes-with-everything-in-your-wardrobe appeal that makes it a must for both diehard fashion lovers and your mum. To keep it interesting, the brand has reimagined the GG belts in different ways—from the classic black, brown and white…

January 05, 2022 at 02:00PM Last winter saw a surge in sales of puffer coats, and we won’t be surprised if we see the same again this year. True, we’re not (currently) in any kind of lockdown, but British winters are pretty consistently cold. Not to mention that one of the biggest coat trends of autumn/winter 2021 is the puffer. I have been on my own hunt to find the perfect puffer coat, and after hours of trawling, I settled on Arket's maxi down coat, a style that comes with a history of being extra popular, even before the temperatures started to dip this October. Back in February 2020, the shopping search engine Lyst revealed that amongst the biggest-selling trophy pieces of the season (many of which were expensive and designer), Arket’s perfect puffer made it onto the top 10. With its simple cut, elegant and neutral colourways,…

January 05, 2022 at 12:13PM We love a good ‘Marmite’ trend here at Who What Wear, and one of our favourite past-times is getting stuck-into a meaty fashion debate, even if it is via Slack. Well, we might only be 5 days into 2022, but the fashion sphere has already delivered a juicy winter accessory trend that has well and truly divided us editors. Love it or loathe it, knitted balaclavas are taking over this January. Initially embraced by a few experimental fashion-lovers, the trend quickly gathered momentum as the mercury dropped in December, and I quickly lost count of the number of balaclava-clad individuals I spotted on Instagram, including fashion royalty Alexa Chung. From colour-pop pink to classic beige, it’s been fascinating to see how different style personalities have championed this curveball trend. It’s certainly a handy solution to the current cold snap. But, what do…

January 05, 2022 at 12:13PM We love a good ‘Marmite’ trend here at Who What Wear, and one of our favourite past-times is getting stuck-into a meaty fashion debate, even if it is via Slack. Well, we might only be 5 days into 2022, but the fashion sphere has already delivered a juicy winter accessory trend that has well and truly divided us editors. Love it or loathe it, knitted balaclavas are taking over this January. Initially embraced by a few experimental fashion-lovers, the trend quickly gathered momentum as the mercury dropped in December, and I quickly lost count of the number of balaclava-clad individuals I spotted on Instagram, including fashion royalty Alexa Chung. From colour-pop pink to classic beige, it’s been fascinating to see how different style personalities have championed this curveball trend. It’s certainly a handy solution to the current cold snap. But, what do…