Just like fashion, jewellery goes through cyclical trends. Like pearls, which are also having a moment, yellow gold jewellery was once considered staid, stuffy and worn only by older generations. White and rose gold were considered cooler, fresher and far more youthful. Well, no more. Perhaps it’s the effect of the cost of living crisis: if you’re going to invest in pricey jewellery during a downturn then why not make it a piece whose intrinsic value is linked to currency? Perhaps it’s changes in the way gold jewellery is now made, with the brassy yellow golds of old replaced with a lighter, m ..read more

Finally jetting off for that much-needed foreign escape this summer? Whether you’re living it up at one of this summer’s chicest European destinations, plan to get cosy in a Cornish cottage or are praying for the weather to be kind at one of Britain’s beautiful beaches, you’ll be needing a great swimsuit. From sporty one-pieces to pretty-but-not-exactly-practical cut-out designs, here’s our guide to the best women’s swimsuits to buy for summer 2024. The best plain swimsuits Whether you plan to do some actual swimming in your swimsuit or simply want a design that is flattering without drawing t ..read more

When Charlotte McCurdy was confronted with the sobering fact that more than 60 per cent of textiles are made from fossil fuels, she decided that there must be – there had to be – an alternative. The California-based industrial designer, who now works at Stanford University’s Design School, set about developing a water-resistant raincoat made not from plastic, but from algae. “The idea of sustainability in fashion is still trapped within an industrialisation framework – it’s about using fewer fossil fuels, or in a different way, and that’s not going to work,” says McCurdy, who, since the rainco ..read more

Approximately 220,000 weddings were postponed in the UK in 2020, equating to thousands of beautiful brides, nervous grooms, best-friend bridesmaids, best-mate ushers, starry-eyed mums and misty-eyed dads, plus millions of guests, who didn’t get the chance to dress up in their finest attire to celebrate the love of those they love. And, if your summer calendars over the last couple of years have been anything like ours, you’ll know that lost time is definitely being made up for. And, whether you’re the bride, bridal party or wedding guest, it’s only right that there should be excitement about b ..read more

Beachy locales are all well and good but there’s something special about a stunning harbour-side destination come summer. Clear skies, ocean breezes, and the promise of lazy afternoons spent relaxing on deck  sound more than inviting. It’s no surprise, then, that Crockett & Jones looked to Croatia, with its plentiful harbours, to serve as inspiration for its new SS24 Waterfront collection. The heritage shoemaker may be based in Northampton, but having supplied retailers all over Europe for decades, it knows a thing or two about elegant European design. Case in point, last summer it dr ..read more

Grab your couture, it’s the first Monday in May and, as absolutely no fashion fan will need telling, that means just one thing: it’s time for the Met Gala 2024 red carpet. The biggest, most extravagant sartorial night out of the year, the Met Gala is ostensibly held to raise money for the Anna Wintour Costume Center at New York’s Metropolitan Museum. In reality, however, it’s a chance for fashion designers to flex their muscles and celebrities to get seriously dressed up in some of the most incredible outfits you’re likely to see this year. As ever, the Met Gala 2024 red carpet takes its cues ..read more

The Met Gala 2024, the primary fundraiser for the Anna Wintour Costume Center at New York’s Metropolitan Museum, will return next May, bringing with it all the fabulous frocks and jaw-dropping gowns that the event has become known for. Each year the party, also known as fashion’s biggest night out, is themed around that year’s headline exhibition, with fashion designers and their celebrity guests expected to dress accordingly. So what is the 2024 Met Gala theme and when will the big event take place? Here’s everything you need to know. What is the Met Gala 2024 theme? The theme for the 2024 An ..read more

Considered some of the most globally recognisable pieces of modern art, Van Gogh’s Sunflowers canvases are famously associated with joy and optimism. Even before Van Gogh painted his bold yellow strokes in the 1880s, the bright flowers were well established as harbingers of light and positivity due to their sun-chasing nature and bold blooms. Accordingly, the sunflower’s fiery hue and pleasing symmetry has long been beloved by Harry Winston and this year, the American jeweller is offering a vibrant new twist on its Sunflower collection just in time for summer. The sunflower motif first appears ..read more

Emitting a deep, flattering dark-green hue, emeralds work for almost all skin tones. They look equally good when set in gold, platinum or silver, and pair well with a range of other precious and semi-precious stones. It’s little wonder that the stone is said to have been a favourite of Cleopatra, or that the Ancient Romans dedicated emeralds to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. Happily for those celebrating birthdays this month, emeralds are also the birthstone of May, and are said to symbolise wisdom, growth and patience. If you’re still searching for the perfect birthday present, read o ..read more

If you’ve ever tuned into Wimbledon, you’ll know that style is as much a part of tennis as having an impressive backhand. With summer (hopefully) fast approaching, bringing along with it the return of tennis season, our annual obsession with all things tenniscore is also on the rise. This year, it has also been amped by the release of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, which has seen lead actress Zendaya sporting a chic array of tennis-themed outfits throughout the press tour. Inspired by her custom Loewe tennis ball heels and vintage Ralph Lauren looks? For those of us not walking red carpets, th ..read more