Stretchy, supportive and completely chafe-free: the sportswear real people swear by
From leggings that don’t roll down to bras that keep everything in, keen amateur cyclists, weightlifters and swimmers reveal the…
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Recession nails or racial erasure? Why a ‘naked’ manicure is not as neutral as it seems
Bold colours are out and short, (seemingly) bare nails in, but some see trend as part of criticised ‘clean girl…
Traitors’ Stephen Libby on fashion: need some thrifty tailoring? Try your local dry cleaner
Alterations that don’t cost a fortune can transform old trousers, jackets or shirts into bespoke pieces When I started shopping…
‘A long hot summer of copy, paste on social media’: why everything is kinda chic now
The latest craze on Instagram reveals how quickly personal expression can be absorbed into a homogenised feed and exploited by…
‘I don’t always go full banana!’ From the yellow man to a playful shrink, stylish people on what they wear every day – and why
How does a rabbi choose her shoes? Why does a psychoanalyst like slogan tees? And why does a doctor avoid…
Stephen Libby on fashion: a summer wedding is no time for your funeral suit – have fun with colour
The Traitors star gives his tips on how to shine at a wedding – from mismatching jacket and trousers to…
Instant classics, odd inspirations and barcodes: 2026-27’s best and worst kits
A look at six of the best and worst of the new season’s strips gives us Pro Evo chic, throwbacks…
The lace race: what to wear with slip skirts
Midis with a lingerie-inspired lace trim can do it all, whether you want to dress up for a wedding or…
Icons, new stars and First Nations excellence: 10 key shows from New Zealand fashion week
The event feted its 25 year anniversary with labels like Zambesi, promising emerging designers and an explosion of Māori and…
Stephen Libby on fashion: I’m on a mission to revive the jumpsuit – they’re practical and stylish
The 70s was a golden era for the jumpsuit, but I’m happy they’re back, thanks to Harry Styles, Benson Boone…