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‘IT’S CHIC TO REPEAT!’ That’s what LA vintage store owner Cameron Silver told us this week about BAFTA organisers’ plea for their guests to help make the red carpet more sustainable, by rewearing old outfits. It’s not just A-list stars who are waking up to the idea. We’re all beginning to think more carefully about how our fashion and beauty choices impact the planet. Which is why in this week’s issue we’ve focused on brands putting their eco credentials at the heart of what they do – without sacrificing anything when it comes to style. So I hope you find something for your wardrobe or home that you can shop guilt-free. And, most importantly, love forever. @hattie_brett / feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk…

Looking after number one… A new survey by sex toy maker Tenga has revealed that we are the nation who masturbates the most in the world. Some 61% of us pleasure ourselves, with one in 10 doing so at least three times a week, according to the poll. At a time when we are hearing story after story about burnout, it’s a relief to find that we are making some time in our packed schedules for self-love. As we continue to navigate our way through an epidemic of busy, let’s keep our priorities in line by putting our wellbeing first. And, as the research also shows, the stigma around masturbation is on its way out – we Brits have finally realised how healthy it is.…

1. New in JERRY From Cheer (Netflix). A ray of sunshine, persistence, resilience and support, living proof that the bloke on the sidelines, can be the star. 2. New in COSY CELEBS AT SUNDANCE Jude in shearling! Jesse Williams (below) in fleece! Bill Skarsgård in a pea coat! How cuddly? Cuddly as cuddly gets! 3. Up SHAUGHNA LOVE ISLAND For invoking both Tony Blair and Gok Wan as slang, for patiently explaining the importance of helping a lady up off a beanbag to paramour Callum, for just being her, a lot. 4. Non-mover BRAD PITT Wore a name tag to his Oscar nominees lunch – you know: in case it wasn’t immediately apparent that he is, in fact, Brad Pitt. 5. New in LAURA CHECKLEY We didn’t think we’d like…

When my agent said that Jordan Hames, Michael Griffiths and I had been invited to the Birds Of Prey premiere, we thought we were just going to watch the film and go home. But it turns out that Margot is a massive fan of Love Island, and wanted us there. Apparently, she was watching us on the show last year, while she was making the film – there is even a Love Island water bottle in one scene! We chatted on the red carpet and Margot wanted to know everything about being on the show, but she already knows so much about us. She kept using the lingo, saying things like, ‘It is what it is.’ She told us that she and her husband, Tom, have had Love Island-themed parties,…

BAUM UND PFERDGARTEN A favourite of the Danish street-stylers, Helle Hestehave and Rikke Baumgarten’s is another sweet-spot label that excels at creating pieces to get you noticed, without trying too hard. The unity of festivals is the starting point for A/W ’20 (very on-brand for CPFW), captured through a sleek ’70s lens. Add knee-high boots and tartan tailoring to your wishlist now. CECILIE BAHNSEN Cecilie’s blooming, butter-wouldn’tmelt dresses make romantics out of all of us. Now, it seems, Cecilie’s girls are looking moodier, not that that’s a bad thing. Corseted bodices, technical outerwear and a darker palette offset the sweetness with a hint of subversion for A/W ’20. The way to wear like a Dane? Over jeans or with trainers, naturally. SAKS POTTS Fact: you cannot go to a winter…

BEHIND EVERY GREAT WOMAN is, very often, another great woman. And there is certainly one behind the enormous success of Victoria Beckham’s burgeoning beauty empire. This week sees the launch of the brand’s first serum – a collaboration with prominent stem cell and biomedical scientist Professor Augustinus Bader – and is set to be another sell-out. Sarah Creal may not have her name on the bottle but, as CEO and co-founder of Victoria Beckham Beauty, she is the mastermind behind making it happen. A former Estée Lauder executive, Sarah is a beauty magnate in her own right, and met Victoria while orchestrating her collaboration with the brand. ‘My job was to bring some razzle dazzle to the make-up section,’ she tells Grazia . ‘The first meeting was set up and…

PHOTOS: SPLASH WHILE THE WORLD was fixated on Brad Pitt’s reunion with Jennifer Aniston at the SAG Awards last month, Angelina Jolie was busy talking business with the BBC. In-between shooting forthcoming Marvel blockbuster The Eternals , Angelina is producing a new series aimed at children, BBC My World . The show, which started airing on the BBC World Service last week, aims to explain the facts around news stories, free from spin and opinion. It promises to be an antidote to fake news, which Angelina believes is a profound issue facing all of us, but particularly younger generations. ‘Angelina wanted a programme she could sit down and watch with her kids,’ Nomia Iqbal, a co-presenter of the show, tells Grazia , adding that she wanted to ‘address global issues…

America mourns a sporting great THE WORLD WAS shaken last week when Kobe Bryant, one of the US’s most beloved athletes, and his teenage daughter Gigi were killed in a helicopter crash, along with seven others. The news led to an outpouring of grief from friends and fans, and a few days later Vanessa – Kobe’s widow and Gigi’s mother – spoke of her pain. ‘I take comfort in knowing that Kobe and Gigi both knew that they were so deeply loved,’ she said via a statement on Instagram. ‘We were so incredibly blessed to have them in our lives. I wish they were here with us forever. They were our beautiful blessings taken from us too soon.’ Heartbreaking. ‘I’m just shocked I’ve done something that upset people more than…

‘It was familiar but also taboo’ Rachael*, 28, is a physiotherapist from Manchester You know those song lyrics, ‘You don’t know what you got till it’s gone’? Well, they’ve been running through my mind day and night since New Year’s Day, an earworm I cannot shake. It wasn’t the start to 2020 I’d planned, waking up in bed with my ex-boyfriend. Opening my eyes, groggily gazing around his bedroom, I was hit by a massive wave of both déjà-vu and also a dreadful thought of: what have I done? We were together for a year after meeting on Tinder in the summer of 2018. For the most part it was a really great relationship – lots of shared interests, same sense of humour and definitely no complaints from me in…

ON THE DAY I said ‘I do,’ I never imagined I’d consider walking out 10 years later. As you’d expect, my wedding was filled with all the glorious frippery of a day that absolutely does not represent marriage. The coat-hanger smiles, the ethereal dress, the unending joy and the hordes of people telling you, ‘It’s the best day of your life!’ are all well and good, but when the party dies down, you’re staring down the barrel of a lifetime with the same person. I love my husband, Matt, very much. I said ‘I do’ with the gusto of an X Factor hopeful and it was undeniably a Very Good Day. But somewhere between signing the marriage registry and losing five pregnancies – and a little bit of ourselves along…

AT THE END of last year, Pinterest – the modern bride’s best friend – announced that online searches for ‘low-waste weddings’ had increased by an impressive 235%, while there was a 41% hike in searches for second-hand wedding dresses. This can hardly come as a shock – our ears are ringing with Greta Thunberg’s words of warning about the climate crisis and we’re all attempting to alter our daily habits to ensure we’re being as kind to the planet as possible. But weddings have become a billion-pound industry – one that is built on transience: your wedding day is just that, a day , so you may as well make it one to remember. At the centre of this is the issue of The Dress, which has become synonymous with…

Heart to heart The heart is key to Messika’s Joy Coeur collection, but is definitely not just for Valentine’s Day. Wear the single earrings, complete with micro-chains, and stacking rings all year round. From £1,200, messika.com HEAR ME ROAR! Just a glance at Alessandro Michele’s Instagram feed will reveal that he’s obsessed with animals and nature. It fits, therefore, that Gucci’s latest offering is an 18ct gold lion with diamond eyes. Fierce! From £1,770, gucci.com JEWEL ASPECT Why choose between a bracelet and a watch when you could just invest in Cartier’s Panthère? It’s been the ultimate wear-forever piece since its launch in the ’80s – and the latest versions come with a bezel of brilliant-cut diamonds. cartier.co.uk STELLAR WATCH Omega’s Constellation watch is sure to make you starry eyed.…

SUST SUST only stocks brands that can sign a document confirming all ingredients are sustainably and responsibly sourced and non-toxic to people and the environment. Any plastic bottles must be recyclable. Products are shipped sustainably or the carbon is offset. We love Neighbourhood Botanicals The Body Body Oil, £31. sustbeauty.com NET-A-PORTER If you already shop on Net-A-Porter, pop to the Net Sustain section on the site. It filters products based on brand attributes, such as those diligent about reducing waste, caring about animal welfare or using sustainable ingredients. Net Sustain holds each brand to very high standards, so you can shop with confidence. Try Cosmydor with its no-plastic policy – the vegan C/3 Nourishing Mask Shea Butter & Orange Floral Water, £59, is great for dry or dehydrated skin. net-a-porter.com…

Joely Walker, beauty & health director The most surprising glow-up of last year: soaps. But not just any old soaps – supercharged ones for face, body and hair, featuring hi-tech formulas and pleasingly eco-friendly packaging. From Chanel’s latest launch to the bubble bar for curls, this bunch are at the top of their game. Time to raise the bar. PHOTOS: GAVIN LI With cold-pressed micro-algae (known for its high nutrient content) Estée Lauder Nutritious Micro-Algae Cleansing Bar, £20, leaves skin feeling soft and supple from day dot. A future cult classic. Haven’t tried a solid shampoo yet? Make Christophe Robin Hydrating Shampoo Bar with Aloe Vera, £16, your first. A great all-rounder, aloe vera is complemented by softening castor oil. Shelfie, meet Herbivore Pink Clay Soap Bar, £10 – kind…

THEY SAY THAT everyone has a novel in them. And, if you have ever dreamed of getting that novel published, this could be the push you need to make it happen. Our First Chapter competition – in partnership with the Women’s Prize for Fiction – is giving you the chance to kick-start your writing career. Diana Evans, the award-winning author of Ordinary People, has written the opening paragraph of a story – and we’re challenging you to finish the first chapter. The story can go in any direction you want it to, just keep to between 800 and 1,000 words, and send it to us by 13 March. The winner will join us at the glittering Women’s Prize for Fiction awards party in London on 3 June, where their talent…

ASK THE EXPERT How to spot red flags in a toxic relationship Shannon Thomas, author of Healing From Hidden Abuse While many of us are aware of the patterns of emotional abuse, it can be painful to address when these present themselves in our own relationship. It can be easier to rationalise behaviour as ‘normal’ than to face the reality that we may be being psychologically abused. Ask yourself, ‘Is it normal what I’m facing in my relationship?’ In an emotionally abusive relationship, silent treatment is often used as a manipulation tool. This is different to somebody being busy at work or not available, this is when you feel ghosted or when a person will disappear for days but then pop back up as if everything is normal. Or the…

Have your say… Email us at feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk ■ Post comments on graziadaily.co.uk ■ Tweet us at @GraziaUK ■ Find us on Facebook at Grazia UK ■ Follow us on Instagram @GraziaUK TALKING ABOUT TABOOS I wanted to thank Rebecca Reid for ‘My miscarriage left me with PTSD’ (27 Jan). How brave to speak about such a traumatic experience. 2019 was a tough year for me, with a failed pregnancy in February that had to be medically evacuated. I then got post-natal depression, which required therapy and a sabbatical from my job. I had never thought I may be suffering from PTSD. I now understand that the loss in February had a huge impact on my mental health. Thank you for making me begin to understand I’m not alone. I’m feeling…

PHOTOS: GETTY DESPITE SWEARING I wouldn’t go and see any Films With Messages In this year – anything critics describe as ‘urgent’, anything that might make me Think, Despair or Call Me To Action (had enough of all that in 2019; just entertain me, Hollywood! Show me a good time!) – I watched Bombshell last night, the dramatisation of the real-life story in which two senior Fox News anchorwomen bring down Roger Ailes, Fox’s intensely powerful CEO, on grounds of sexual harassment. Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly did this categorically not in the spirit of sisterly feminist togetherness – they didn’t really like each other, let alone the feminist movement – but rather, because Ailes and his proclivities had disrupted both of their careers. They acted not on high principle…

1 V IS FOR VELVET Who said you had to save velvet for party season? Blouse, £1,153, and skirt, £1,418, both Petar Petrov 2. These hammered hoops will elevate any outfit. £290, Chloé at matchesfashion.com 3. The chunky gold necklace is still big news for spring. £17.99, Mango 4. FRINGE BENEFITS Rokh is the label to name drop now. Skirt, £475, Rokh at net-a-porter.com 5. The denim shirt gets a super-luxe remix. £675, Loewe at matchesfashion.com EDITED BY FENELLA WEBB. WORDS: NATALIE HAMMOND. SOMETIMES THINGS SELL OUT FASTER THANYOU CAN SAY ‘GET THEM BEFORE THEY GO’. IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS, PLEASE CONTACT THE BRANDDIRECTLY OR LET US KNOW AT FEEDBACK@GRAZIAMAGAZINE.CO.UK AND WEoLL TRY TO HELP 6. FEELING PEACHY The ultimate winter blues buster. Jumper, £480, Gauge81 at net-a-porter.com 7.A…

PHOTOS: GETTY BAFTA RIPPED UP the red-carpet rule book last week with its very 2020 dress code, requesting guests ‘make sustainable choices on the red carpet’. In other words, if possible, rewear an old dress. At the time of going to press, we don’t know how BAFTA’s goal of a carbon neutral ceremony has worked out but, with the Oscars this Sunday, it has raised the question: can the red carpet ever really be sustainable? While stars such as Cate Blanchett and Kirsten Dunst have reworn their Armani and Christian Lacroix gowns respectively, it is still a rarity and most of these ‘red-carpet moments’ will be just that – a moment. So how much planning goes into a single red-carpet dress, and where do the gowns go once awards season…

JANUARY MIGHT be over (finally!), but it’s still a trudge to the start of spring. What you, and your wardrobe, need is a mid-season pick-me-up. Our recommendation? A pastel blazer. Maybe it seems too early to crack out sugared-almond shades but, trust us, you won’t find a better mood-lifter. The pastel blazer got several shout-outs on the S/S ’20 catwalks. Altuzarra’s icicle blue version came with exaggerated lapels and a matching cardigan, while Jacquemus’, shown on a hot pink catwalk that wound its way through a French lavender field, came in pistachio and strawberry sorbet. Even Hedi Slimane, master of tough, cool-girl glamour, got the memo: Celine’s single-breasted vanilla blazer made the perfect partner to bootcut jeans. What this signals is that two of spring’s biggest trends – suiting and…

SUNDANCE SPECIAL High street hero looks The boots and bag are Chanel, but Sienna’s coat? It’s £89.99 from Mango. And still in-store! Yes, glamour can be comfy! Utah’s near-freezing temperatures mean woollies are fair game at Sundance Film Festival. Margaret Qualley’s chunky style has serious snuggle-factor. “Princess diaries” Nobody packed better for Sundance’s snow than Tessa Thompson, who gave us a modern princess coat, plus hood, in pale yellow and a sweet tulip-shaped skirt. Heaven. “Wizard looks cast a spell” Lena Waithe’s puffer game is strong – and we love the Gryffindor colour palette of Beyoncé’s Ivy Park range. Not a Carey in the world PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES, SHUTTERSTOCK Carey Mulligan’s sailor knit + stomper boots = off-duty dressing nailed.…

Minju Kim From the get-go, it’s clear that Korean-born Minju has a flair for construction. Her speciality is femininity with volume and romantic discipline, which feels very 2020 without borrowing from her peers higher up the chain. Has form as a former LVMH prize nominee. Daniel Fletcher Opening week is red-carpet looks. The pairings are thrown right in at the deep end. Daniel, an amenable Londoner who looks like he’s fallen through the top tier fashion net by accident, turns out full Princess Grace/Audrey Hepburn realness. A contender. Angelo Cruciani Like a distant cousin of Donatella Versace, Angelo has the naughty eyes of one for whom fashion is synonymous with mischief. His design palette is rock-star glamour. Already runs his own successful Italian label, Yezael. Carli Pearson Partnered with Daniel…

I HAVE A FRIEND. She is as brilliant as she is beautiful, transcendently talented – by which I mean that as well as possessing exceptional ability, she has a hard to define, old-fashioned movie-star quality. She is the Debbie Harry of what she does. Fifty years ago, she would have walked into a room – any room – and been ‘discovered’. And I’m glad that this is her time because she hasn’t needed to wait for anyone to see her. She has had room to tell her story on her own terms. Only there is part of me that isn’t glad at all. When she won an extremely prestigious award I willed myself to feel proud – but all I could feel was sick. Our working worlds are similar enough…

PHOTOS: JASON LLOYD EVANS. ©MISHANOBOO,©TABITHASIMMONS.COM. BOTTEGA VENETA HARRODS POP-UP 7 FEB – 1 MARCH (HARRODS.COM).PREVIEW OF BURBERRYOS SPRING/SUMMER 2020 CAMPAIGN LAUNCHING 5 FEBRUARY.NADORNING FASHION: THE HISTORY OF COSTUME JEWELLERY TO MODERN TIMESO BY DEANNAFARNETI CERA (£60, ACC ART BOOKS) Embellish. A must for ardent accessorisers, Adorning Fashion chronicles the history of costume jewellery. Put some zest into the rest of winter. Citrus shades are a potent outfit tonic on grey days. Say it with flowers. Tabitha Simmons’ new Puma collaboration keeps January’s good intentions going. Twin it. Burberry’s S/S ’20 campaign – previewed here – proves some things are too good to keep to yourself. Make like Meghan. Misha Nonoo’s just-launched collab with Hatch Maternity includes a rebooted version of that shirt. Get your greens. Find limited-edition takes of Bottega…

On a cost-per-wear basis, wedding dresses traditionally rank as highly unsustainable. But that was then and this is now. Considering the sentimental value and cost, not to mention sweat and tears, that went into finding ‘the one’, doesn’t it feel rather unromantic to let The Dress spend the rest of its days languishing in your wardrobe? Plenty of brides are now upcycling their wedding dress. Bridalwear label Katya Katya has a restyling service for customers that starts at £250. ‘More and more brides feel that wearing a gown for just one occasion is wasteful and not environmentally friendly,’ says co-founder Marina Kvasova, who says changing the style of the skirt, removing the train, shortening it and adding or removing sleeves are common restyles. ‘Being so sentimental and special, it’s a…

LOOK SHARP LouisVuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière has form for must-have accessories, and theTwist MM acquired instant classic status when it debuted at his Cruise 2015 show. QUIRKY DETAILS The nifty chain strap features a sliding mechanism so you can wear it as a shoulder bag or cross-body.The contrasting resin top-handle is a typically offbeat Ghesquière touch. FORM AND FUNCTIONALITY A status bag you don’t have to save for best, it’s crafted from Épi leather, prized for its durability and water-resistance. The do-it-all size, sculptural shape and unexpected colours enhance its cult appeal.…

PHOTOS: BILLIE SCHEEPERS, GAVIN LI TESTED BY ROSAMUND DEAN Grazia reports on the latest treatment for fuller, perfectly groomed brows – with not a microblading needle in sight THE SPIEL: The last decade has seen eyebrows become one of beauty’s biggest obsessions. From Kim Kardashian’s super-groomed arches to Cara Delevingne’s browstravaganzas. As a result, those of us born before the 1990s have come to regret over-plucking our brows to spindly lines back when it was fashionable (thanks for nothing, Kate Moss), only for them to never fully grow back. And many new treatments have sprung up to meet this demand, from microblading, where the brows are tattooed on, to HD brows, where the hairs are tinted and waxed to Insta-perfection. The latest is brow lamination, which might bring to mind…

THEDNADIETICIAN.CO.UK. PHOTOS: ED MILES, GETTY It may not be sexy, but fibre is the superfood most of us are missing While the trendy world of health focuses on adaptogens and the benefits of CBD oil, Harley Street dietitian Rachel Clarkson says if she could choose a superfood, hers would be fibre. Fibre? Isn’t that just something our grandparents were obsessed with? Being ‘regular’? Apparently not. Rachel says that this indigestible form of carbohydrate has multiple health benefits and we all need to get on-board. And it’s not about eating All-Bran either. Last year, a study by the University of Otago, New Zealand showed that people with a high-fibre diet were more likely to live longer and be disease free. With so much talk about inflammation being the root cause of…

FOLLOWERS OF brilliant single-mom sitcom Better Things will have noticed an ongoing storyline whereby straight Sam is wooed by a lesbian colleague. Meanwhile, over in Coronation Street, Tracy Barlow has recently copped off with the hot local sapphic solicitor. In Bombshell, Margot Robbie’s Fox News cub reporter gets wasted and ends up in bed with a closeted workmate. While all riveting, plausible plots in their own right, they add up to a dispiriting collective screen story: that lesbianism is something to be tried on for size. When the audacious, slick and soapy LA lesbian drama TheLWorddebuted in 2004, it enjoyed five years trumpeting the message that lesbianism is for life, not something that happens after parties. Its sequel has been smartly named TheLWord: Generation Q to keep abreast of the…

GRIEF SO LONELY Someone said to me recently, ‘In turbulent times you’ll see who your true friends are,’ and, boy, has it become apparent. Thank you Grazia and psychologist Emma Kenny for writing so eloquently about supporting a grieving friend (Life skills, 20 Jan). My mum sadly passed away at the end of last year, in tragic circumstances, but I never thought the silence of a best friend would take over my emotions. It almost feels as if I’m grieving the loss of my friend as well as Mum, as my friend has taken a radio silence. Reading this really has helped me to put things in perspective. Leanne…

ADIDAS YELLOW TUBE SOCKS A flash of these between the top of your boot and the hem of your jean = the earliest intimation of spring. It’s the clothing equivalent of a snowdrop bud. RIXO’S WOODSTOCK PRINT There’s a lot going on in it, and I like it all. LIPGLOSS Definitely because of Bombshell . Hourglass’ Unreal High Shine Volumising in Halo is my fave. ‘A MOTIVE’ I’ve just learned this is what the young people call any kind of gathering. NANUSHKA’S VEGAN BOMBER I’m not allowed any more jackets, but you should definitely get this one (at Net).…

PHOTOS: GETTY, AVALON.RED, INSTAGRAM/MARGOTROBBIE AS MARGOT ROBBIE stepped on to the red carpet at last week’s London premiere of her new film, Birds Of Prey, the Australian actress was an image of confident glamour in a gown from Dries Van Noten’s collaboration with Christian Lacroix. But her husband, Brit Tom Ackerley, stayed decidedly out of the limelight – despite being a co-producer of the film. Birds Of Prey marks Margot’s return to a blockbuster franchise first explored in 2016’s Suicide Squad, and the character of Harley Quinn. In that film, she played third fiddle to Jared Leto’s manic Joker and Will Smith’s assassin Deadshot. Naturally, images of Margot in hot pants nevertheless featured prominently in promotional images. Now, though, she has taken charge of Harley’s trajectory. This film’s subtitle –…

GANNI PHOTOS: MATHIAS NORDGREN ‘WHAT DO YOU think the ’20s are gonna be like?’ That was the question posed by Ganni ahead of its A/W ’20 show in Copenhagen last week. But at the start of a new decade, against a background of political, social and environmental tumult, Ganni is by no means the only one asking what the 2020s have in store. What is clear is that Copenhagen has lead the conversation around sustainability, and will continue to do so with even more urgency. This was set out from the off when Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO of Copenhagen Fashion Week, announced a radical plan not only to reduce the fashion week’s own environmental footprint, but to ensure brands adhere to rigorous sustainable standards – or be refused permission to show.…

PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK EMILY ATACK tweeted something that really struck a chord with her 329,000 Twitter followers last week. ‘People constantly say to me, “How are you still single!?” – I think they mean well and that’s cool,’ she wrote. ‘But being single shouldn’t be seen as negative! I became single by choice. Let’s stop making women feel like they’re failing if they aren’t in a relationship!’ One week and 82,000 likes later, the actor tells Grazia that she’s glad to be doing something to change the conversation around being a single woman in your thirties. ‘Single has become a dirty word and it’s such a shame,’ she says. ‘It implies that you are alone with nothing around you and that couldn’t be further from the truth in my eyes. I’m…

Those snakeskin boots are Queen’s calling card. The mid-calf style by Brother Vellies – the sustainable accessories brand that’s a favourite of Zendaya, Hailey Baldwin and Tessa Thompson, which has African craftsmanship at its core – was worn by Beyoncé at a Queen & Slim screening last year and made an immediate impact on shoppers. According to global search platform Lyst, searches for the brand are up 61% since November, with the snake-print Palms boot registering as one of the most searched for items. It’s not hard to see why. ‘With a close-to-calf silhouette and slim heel, the Palms boot is symbolic of Queen stepping into a transformational role that is undeniably sexy,’ says Shiona. Footwear is just the first frontier of snakeskin. Trousers, dresses and even coats are covered…

LAST WEEK, a shocking statistic about the housing market made headlines, and for once it wasn’t predicting that young people will never be able to buy. For the first time in seven years, the number of 25 to 34-year-old property owners have outnumbered renters of the same age group in England. Could it be that the ‘Millennial homeowner’ is no longer an oxymoron? Except it’s left us with another problem (a social media one, of course; we’re still Millennials after all). We’ve all scrolled past countless ‘Got the keys!’ pictures on Instagram, often featuring beaming couples or solitary selfies in front of a ‘Sold’ sign. Some opt for a shot of keys sprawled across a kitchen surface next to champagne flutes, others give you an unsolicited tour of their three-bed…

IN 1999 A 17-year-old Britney Spears caused a wave of moral outrage when she posed for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in a black bra and pink hot pants (while clutching a Teletubby). The cover wasn’t exactly unprecedented. This was an era in which princesses of pop like Britney, Christina Aguilera and Jessica Simpson were ruling the charts thanks in part to their management branding them as both innocent and sexy. Their virginity, or lack of, was a subject of tabloid news stories, yet it was rare that they would appear in anything that wasn’t skin-tight, ab-baring or butt-skimming; Britney famously dressed as a sexy schoolgirl for her Baby One More Time video. And yet, on the red carpet at last Sunday’s Grammy awards at the Staples Center in…

ONE OF THE BETTER THINGS about the world we live in today is that it’s becoming easier for gay people to exist. It’s not perfect; being gay is still illegal in 70 countries and LGBTQI inclusivity is still being protested in schools, but there are more TV programmes, adverts, voices and platforms for people who have a niggling question mark about themselves. Every gay person has their own journey of self-discovery – it may be straightforward, it may be long and emotionally complicated. I was at the end of my twenties when I accepted I was gay. Through a lengthy process of trial and error, and people telling me I was, I eventually had an epiphany. It felt like I’d previously been living by the light of a match, and…

‘We need to help young parents – I remember exactly how my post-natal depression felt’ Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom talks about why a new law she introduced last week, giving parents who lose a child two weeks’ bereavement leave, is crucial “When I met a woman called Lucy Herd last week, we were both in tears as she told me her story. Ten years ago, her 23-month-old son Jack drowned in a pond. After Jack died, her then husband was only able to get three days off and one of those had to be for the funeral. It was an emotional moment when I asked her permission to name a new statutory two-week paid leave for bereaved parents ‘Jack’s Law’ in honour of her son. PHOTO: GETTY ‘We cried when…

EDITED BY SOPHIE HENDERSON 1 MASHU Mashu, a London-based handbag label, uses materials such as recycled polyester, the natural fibre pinatex and repurposed wood from old furniture to make top-handle totes and sleek belt bags in its family-run Athens factory of five artisans. @mashu_london 2 SHAINA MOTE This minimalist brand, based in LA, is all about timeless staples with ‘made locally’ credentials, such as effortless slip dresses and sweaters with added slouch. Tencel, made from eucalyptus trees, rayon, made from wood pulp, and MicroModal, from beechwood trees, are three of its sustainably harvested hero materials. @shainamote 3 THE LEVEL STORE The easiest way to lower your carbon footprint is to buy second-hand. The Level Store, an online marketplace that aims to promote a circular economy, takes the rummage hassle out…

1 THAT ’70s SHOW AS SEEN AT PACO RABANNE (AND A L L OVER INSTAGRAM), THE SUPERSIZED, RETRO-INSPIRED COLLAR. HAVE YOURS PEEPING OVER A CONTRAST BLAZER. WEAR IT WITH STYLE TIP The golden rule: bigger is better. Ensure your collar is sufficiently sized to go comfortably over a jacket. 2 ALL ABOUT THE BASE SHORT-SLEEVED TOP + LONG-SLEEVED ONE = THE NEXT NOUGHTIES TREND READY FOR A REBOOT. IMPATIENCE IS A VIRTUE: THIS IS HOW TO GIVE SUMMER TEES A SPIN NOW. WEAR IT WITH STYLE TIP Don’t pack away your tailored shirt come Friday night, simply pop it under a tee to give it weekend mileage. 3 THE LEG UP STEP AWAY FROM THE OPAQUES AND BRACE YOURSELF FOR TIGHTS IN EYE-POPPING BRIGHTS. ADD POINTED COURTS –À LA BALENCIAGA…

HOW I WORE THEM THEN… IF YOU ARE ONE OF the people in my life who raised an eyebrow when I bought these pretty-out-there PVC pants and warned me that I would never wear them, consider this a very public, ‘I told you so.’ Don’t get me wrong, I do see your side of the argument. I’m no expert, but these vinyl trews are made out of pretty much one of the worst fabrics you can think of in terms of sustainability. They were cheap (under 50 quid), and were purchased from one of the biggest fast-fashion brands on the high street. Plus, they look like the kind of thing you would parade out once, only to end up entangled in your very own Ross Geller debacle, desperately trying to…

Castor oil has long been recommended as a treatment for hair loss, and many believe rubbing it in to your eyebrows helps promote growth. Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Gel [1], £19, is a clever smudgeproof gel from ‘browchitect’ Anastasia Soare. One of the best products for boosting lacklustre brows is Glossier Boy Brow [2], £14. Maybelline Tattoo Gel Eyebrow Tint [3], £12.99, is great for a short-term dye fix. I was sceptical that a serum could help my eyebrows grow thicker, but RevitaBrow Advanced Serum [4], £49, really does work! Brushing brows up really helps train the direction of growth. Stock up on MAC spoolie brushes, £6.50 for 20.…

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PHOTO: MARCO VITTUR. FOOD STYLING: NENA FOSTER (NENAFOSTERFOOD.COM) AS A FOOD professional, one of my key areas of interest is the space in which baked goods and breakfast intersect. Sure, there’s the croissant, the chocolate chip brioche, the cinnamon bun, hell – the glazed doughnut! But I’m drawn to the baked goods that weren’t purpose-built for breakfast time. I’m interested in my friend’s family tradition that involves her mum baking a Madeira cake on Christmas Eve so that everyone can have a slice with their tea when they wake up on Boxing Day with a freshly stretched stomach. I’m encouraging you to get into the infinitely adaptable breakfast cake in my first cookbook, Carbs. I’m imploring you to fry your banana bread in butter. And I’m asking you to consider…

Catch up on… This Life The ultimate ’90s 20-something drama, with five young legal high-flyers unravelling in a London house-share. If you haven’t seen it before, seriously, ingest it all, if only for Anna, the whip-smart young barrister who manages to mess up all she touches. She’s so Fleabag v1.0. Nightly from 10pm, BBC Four Watch live… Inside No. 9 League Of Gentlemen’s Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are on the fourth season of their experimental comedies, all set behind mysterious doors of the same number. No offence to King Gary, which I’m loving, but they are genuinely a cut above British comedy tropes: intellectual, often heartbreaking slices of life, shot through with the blackest humour. Mondays, 10pm, BBC Two Wallow in… Mum The highly sensitive portrait of a widow…

You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing And Why It Matters by Kate Murphy (£16.99, Harvill Secker) Are you really listening? In a world where everyone is shouting but not actually listening, it comes as no surprise that we’re feeling more isolated and less connected. How do we get better at what should be a simple skill? By being patient, more curious and even partaking in gossiping! Gossip scholars believe talking about people is essential to building social bonds and make us a better judge of character. Deep listening can transform our relationships, increase our creativity and happiness. It might take some effort but it can improve our lives.…

CLARA AMFO RADIO DJ AND PODCAST HOST ON COMMUTES, CORIANDER AND KEEPING HER FOMO AT BAY PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK I commute every day, and you can’t help but notice other people. Their conversations. Their coffee breath. Their armpits. So I thought, wouldn’t it be great to chat to people I know about their experiences for a podcast? Like Ncuti Gatwa, who plays Eric in Sex Education, or Reggie Yates, or Louis Theroux. They speak so vividly, they make me fall in love with this city again. I’m based in east London, and as soon as I walk in the door, I kick off my trainers and get straight into my jogging bottoms. I didn’t give jogging bottoms the respect they deserve until about three or four years ago – I used…