Who What Wear

October 26, 2021 at 06:00AM Like many other British high-street institutions, Warehouse has undergone a fair amount of change over the last couple of years, having been acquired by the Boohoo Group back in the summer of 2020. There was always a risk that this iconic brand, along with the likes of Oasis and Karen Millen, would lose its essence as an individual brand once it was subsumed into the e-commerce behemoth, but from what I’ve seen, Warehouse’s designs are looking better than ever. From quirky throwback jackets and elevated knitwear to an unexpected yet undeniably chic collaboration with The British Museum, Warehouse seems to have taken over where OG Topshop left off. This brand’s autumn drop is further confirmation of the innovations and distinctive designs it’s championing right now, so I decided to create a round-up of some of the particular styles that caught my eye.  The mood for the…

October 26, 2021 at 06:00AM I’ve made no secret of the fact that I’m a perfume obsessive. However, when I call myself a perfume snob, it’s less about the price that I’m willing to pay for a decent perfume—I’ve got expensive scents and affordable ones in my collection, designer and high-street—and more about the artistry and expert noses that have gone into creating a fragrance. One thing that I’ve learned from amassing such a considerable perfume collection is that you can really tell when a genuine expert has had a hand in creating a scent. For instance, & Other Stories and Zara both stock an array of innovative yet purse-friendly fragrances that smell decidedly expensive. Their secret? The high-street shops teamed up with Byredo’s Ben Gorham and Jo Malone CBE respectively to ensure that their high-street scent offerings smelt incredible. But when it comes to celebrity perfumes, I’m downright dubious about the time, effort and expertise that…

October 26, 2021 at 06:00AM Some words in beauty are considered dirty. In the UK, where our beauty products are heavily regulated to ensure they meet stringent health and safety standards, marketing terms such as clean and toxic-free make most beauty experts turn their noses up. As a result, there’s a whole load of results-driven beauty buffs out there who don’t want to give such products the time of day.One word that all too often gets lumped together with beauty’s “dirty” terms is vegan. The reason? Because many of the things that beauty marketing experts deem “unclean” also make the products not suitable for vegans. As a result, it often feels as though beauty products can’t be vegan without also being branded “clean,” leaving those who want hardworking, efficacious, science-backed skincare products that are also vegan feeling left behind.Because the truth is vegan-friendly beauty products serve a far…

October 25, 2021 at 08:00AM While most of us are still desperately clinging to the final weeks of summer, industry experts have their sights firmly set on the season ahead as they make their predictions for the biggest autumn trends in the worlds of beauty and fashion. And with so many trending hairstyles emerging in 2021 already, I was particularly keen to find out what’s in store for our strands as we head into autumn. “In summer, we all love to experiment with our hair, trying out different styles from braids to beachy waves and opting for shorter haircuts that are less maintenance,” says Callum Standen-May, creative stylist at Bond Shoreditch. “However, in autumn, some of us can find it difficult to find the right hairstyle or cut that will continue to look healthy throughout the colder months.”All of the experts that I spoke to stressed that adding a nourishing hair mask or strengthening treatment to…

October 25, 2021 at 08:00AM Je suis obsessed! I was originally going to create this gallery as a rundown of all of the big Paris Fashion Week street style trends, but then, there were just too many pictures and too many different outfit ideas for me to narrow down and categorise in such a specific way. I wouldn’t want to be accused of withholding such important information ahead of you jumping into your autumn wardrobe, so it’s essential that you see a wide selection of incredible IRL looks to bookmark for current and future reference.Editors would certainly argue that Paris brings out the very best street style looks. After three weeks of practice in New York, London and Milan, it really feels likes showtime in the City of Light. Some of the biggest runway shows are on the schedule—Dior! Chanel! Miu Miu!—with plenty of…

October 25, 2021 at 08:00AM Being a beauty journalist is wonderful for so many reasons. First of all, we get to write about beauty products all day long. Then there’s the fact we get first dibs on all of the new products before they even hit the shelves. And need I even mention all of the advice we get day in, day out from the best experts in the industry?And while we beauty editors hate to complain about anything to do with our jobs, there is sadly one major downside. You see, testing out products all day long isn’t exactly what one might call a solid routine—and skin really likes routine. Constantly chopping and changing products does not a good skincare routine make, and our skin knows it.In fact, my skin gets pretty stressed. More often than not, I’m dealing with breakouts, dryness, redness and/or irritation. And stressed skin makes me…

October 25, 2021 at 08:00AM We’re only mere days into autumn, and pieces that will define the season ahead are already beginning to emerge. The fashion set, it seems, is just as impatient as we are. From Ganni’s chunky knee boots (or the Marks and Spencer iteration if you’re feeling less flush) to Breton-stripe knits, these are the buys to own if you want to look on-trend and in the know right now.Eclipsing them all in covetability, however, is the quilted jacket. Of course, this isn’t exactly a new trend—variations of quilted jackets have been on our radar for the past few winters. But this year is about cropped, waist-grazing jackets with a defined quilted finish in either diamond or more abstract patterns, which is not to be mistaken for the tubular lines associated with puffer coats.The sudden rise in the quilted jacket’s popularity can be traced…

October 25, 2021 at 07:00AM I created What to Buy Now to bring you a concise edit every Monday of the items I really love, including pieces from the high street and designer labels, vintage gems you can buy online and even charity-shop treasures. I’m constantly scanning the most stylish online stores, so you can feel safe in the knowledge that you won’t miss a thing.I know that your fashion requirements can vary massively from season to season, whether you’re looking for an immaculately tailored staple, an affordable sundress or the perfect pair of shoes. So not only will I cover all the bases, but as an ardent believer in mindful consumption, I'll also make sure everything I include will look just as fresh in a year’s time as it does now.Of course, I’ll also bring you those pieces that simply set your heart racing in a way that only fashion can. This week’s highlights include plenty of…

October 25, 2021 at 06:00AM Working out what your skin really needs to look and feel its best can be tricky, but there are a few steps that skin experts unanimously agree should be part of a good skincare routine. First, a good cleanser; think of this step as the foundation on which the rest of your routine is built. Second, an SPF; wearing sun protection is the one piece of skincare advice that I hear most from dermatologists for preventing everything from signs of ageing to pigmentation. Third, moisturiser is vital for every skin type, from oily to dry, for repairing the skin’s barrier and maintaining hydration levels. Finally, a serum, which is possibly one of my favourite steps in my skincare routine and one that Kate Moss’s facialist told me is key to maintaining youthful, glowy skin.However, serums undoubtedly have a bit of a bad reputation for being costly, so it’s understandable that many people…

October 25, 2021 at 06:00AM Luckily for us, it doesn’t seem like chunky boots are going anywhere anytime soon. Year after year, they come back stronger than ever—so much so that we’re pretty sure they’ve officially transitioned from a trend into a classic wardrobe staple. As you can probably tell from all our Instagram photos and WTBYB shoots, we Who What Wear editors are big fans of the chunky boot in all its iterations. Ankle, knee-high, lace-up—you name it. Maybe we love them so much because they’re just so versatile. Throw them on with your favourite full-length jeans, cropped jeans, mini skirt or midi dress, and they’ll upgrade the most basic of looks instantly. You can even wear them with your summer dresses to carry them straight into autumn. Plus, they’re practical, and we love it when form and function meet in the…