Author: Elle

It’s no secret that the offer of the high street has improved significantly in recent years, thanks in part to brands that have upped their fashion game to meet the needs of today’s discerning consumers.The best high street brandsTake Marks & Spencerwhich has made an impressive comeback in the field of ready to wear since 2022, when Maddy Evans (who played a key role within Topshop’s design team in its heyday) was promoted to director of womenswear.Just last year, a pair of suede loafers from M&S became a real hit on the ELLE editorial staff, while one of their dresses…

I still remember the first pair of jeans I really felt great in – bootcutdark washed, extra long, tried on in an Abercrombie & Fitch fitting room in the mall. I think I even did a little twist and wiggle, I was so happy with how they looked on me. I’ve tried everything since then – skinny jeans, cropped styles, barrel jeans and baggy fits (my current phase) – but nothing flatters like a bootcut.How do you style bootcut jeans?Luckily for all of us, this silhouette is making a comeback, riding the wave of the 2010s revival. The fit is…

Few chain stores understand the appeal of one easy to wear dress pretty much M&S. Their stylish basics combine familiarity with just enough innovation and fit seamlessly into any existing wardrobe, while still feeling like an update. The best thing about it? They will never cost you a fortune.But there is one stylish one basic from M&S that caught my attention faster than the rest, and that’s because of the unique color combination. Just like having brown and blue (the unexpected but incredibly flattering combination of the season). pink and brown joined forces and created a softer version of the…

You’ve probably had enough already barrel leg trousers. This trousers with a tapered ankle has been a staple of the fashion world for over a year, but the sheer amount of options on the market can be overwhelming.It is therefore only logical to wonder whether these classic trousers with curved legs still feel fresh after so many variations. COS However, has introduced a version that breathes new life into this, in my opinion, somewhat oversaturated style.These barrel-leg pants from COS really go with everything in your wardrobeInstead of opting for striking colors or designs, COS has opted for a more…

Hot fashion news this week – Uniqlo just announced an exciting one collaborates with the Danish designer Cecilie Bahnsen. The result? A collection full of clothes that you want to throw straight into your suitcase during your next sun holiday. And although we have the items as we speak If we haven’t been able to go shopping yet (we’ll tell you later when we can), there is already plenty to talk about. Therefore, shall we?Uniqlo and Cecilie Bahnsen join forces for the perfect summer collection With summer approaching, you are still looking for elevated basics for every day, flowy skirts,…

I’ve absolutely loved it for as long as I can remember animal prints. Even when cheetah and leopard print were dismissed as one species Jersey Shore-cosplay (a derogatory term), I remained loyal to them.And now, years later, cheetah and leopard prints are back – having their moment of glory – and of course I’m thrilled about that! But even if diehard cheetah/leopard fan I have to admit: zebra print maybe starting to convince me.It dominates my FYP and the wardrobes of the most stylish people I know. And honestly? I love it. It’s elegant, unexpected and it feels so chic.…

Traveling to our southern neighbors? You can now see it in the Fashion Museum in Antwerp The Antwerp Six. An exhibition full of fashion from the six from Antwerp: Dries van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Dirk van Saene, Dirk Bikkembergs, Walter Van Beirendonck and Marina Yee who broke through in the 1980s. The Antwerp Six at the Fashion Museum in Antwerp can be seen from now until January 2027.

As a former shoe editor and now fashion editor, I have been following the sneaker trends. Lately I’ve been seeing soft suede, textiles and even satin styles everywhere – probably thanks to the rise of minimalist, barely-there designs in recent seasons. And yet the lasting appeal of a good one falls leather sneaker cannot be denied. (Technically, suede is a type of leather, but here we’re talking about the smooth varieties most people associate with this category.)They are not just exceptional timeless and durable – often resistant to the elements, such as light rain during the transitional periods – but…

During cooler spring days it is nice to have a extra layer to have. Not necessarily always in the form of an in-between jacket, but one fine knitted cardigan that you can also easily put in your bag if it unexpectedly gets warmer. So we understand that many fashion connoisseurs are currently finding their way to Sezane for it sought after Gaspard vest. In our opinion, the perfect extra layer to invest in this spring.The knitted cardigan from the French brand comes in numerous sizes and colors and is an ideal basic that you can throw over anything and everything…