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A funny thing happened to our dress sleeves the last few years — they ballooned to cloud-like proportions. This fashion writer’s hypothesis is that puff-sleeve dresses are what happens when fairytale escape meets stay-at-home comfort. The nap dress surely takes a lot of credit for kicking off this unexpected trend, but those frocks were more suited for indoorsy, (err, lockdown-y) life. These newer puff-sleeve dress styles, however, are explicitly for being seen in. And there are so many options available right now, whether you're keen on the poofed-up tulle skirts or something more casual for daily wear. Because this big-time...

If you plan on hitting the beach or pool this summer, we recommend a few crucial essentials for your look: a swimsuit, some sunglasses, sandals, and a good sun hat. Sure, a beach hat may seem like a superfluous accessory since you’ll also be slathering on the SPF — but, on top of adding an additional layer of sun protection, hats can help keep you cool while pulling your whole beach getup together. The trouble is finding the best beach hats to effortlessly complement your summer ensemble while efficiently protecting you from the sun. Good thing there’s a sea of...

If May is technically the end of spring, then June is officially the start of summer. Whether or not the weather permits us to live out our lazy, hazy fantasies, our minds have started to run wild at the prospect of summer weekends. From bounding down BBQ-scented streets to ice-cold tinnies in the park, summer is well and truly within our grasp. The arrival of a new season begs many questions. Will we actually book the heavily discussed weekend away or — better still — finally secure a reservation at the chic wine bar that’s been busy since February? Even...

Our love of trainers has boomed over the past decade and sportswear brands are really riding the wave. From New Balance’s glow-up to the rise of sustainable names like Veja and high-end designers featuring them in their collections, the trusty trainer has morphed from everyday essential to fashion fixture. One style in particular has gained a lot of attention in recent months and it’s not exactly new.  We’re talking about the Adidas Samba, the must-have trainer of the moment. Showing its wide-reaching appeal, the Samba is stocked at a whole host of retailers — from Adidas (of course) to ASOS,...

While 2023’s fashion season has seen its fair share of bold colour trends, no look has permeated the style kaleidoscope more this year than silver. From handbags so shiny they could double as mirrors to Beyoncé-styled silver cowboy boots (aka the disco cowgirl trend), the metallic shade is having a moment. But the silver trend isn’t just for festivals or raves. After seeing Gap’s Metallic Trousers, £65, take over TikTok, where the pair currently has 39M+ views across a whole host of videos, I styled the high-rise jean — which comes in regular, tall, and petite sizes and hits just...

Calling all sad indie fangirls, the patron saints of cry-yourself-to-sleep pop have had another bestie moment — and now we can share it. Well, sort of. Taylor Swift’s most recent round of concerts at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium marked the end of Phoebe Bridgers as an Eras Tour opening act; they also marked the very last time Phoebe would be performing her second album, Punisher. All in all, a pretty major deal for anyone who enjoys making themselves sad for fun. To honour the momentous occasion, Taylor donned a piece from Phoebe’s very own jewellery collection for Catbird: the aptly...

We made it: summer is here! Longer days, sunnier skies and the mouthwatering scent of barbecues are becoming the norm after what feels like a lifetime of miserable, grey months. But we aren’t quite ready to whip out the short-shorts and bikini tops just yet (this is the UK, after all).  Learning from our past mistakes, we’re proceeding with caution and using accessories to ease into summer style without having to battle it out with the breeze. From consistent seasonal favourites like ’70s aviator sunglasses and bestselling Birkenstocks to fresh styles like flower chokers, these accessory trends are sure to...

Calling all sad indie fangirls, the patron saints of cry-yourself-to-sleep pop have had another bestie moment — and now we can share it. Well, sort of. Taylor Swift’s most recent round of concerts at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium marked the end of Phoebe Bridgers as an Eras Tour opening act; they also marked the very last time Phoebe would be performing her second album, Punisher. All in all, a pretty major deal for anyone who enjoys making themselves sad for fun. To honor the momentous occasion, Taylor donned a piece from Phoebe’s very own jewelry collection for Catbird: the aptly...

Last year, I got over-the-ear wireless headphones for the first time ever, wanting to prove that the headphones we wear are a vital styling choice. Although I had always been enthused by the way they made people look cool without trying so hard, it had never occurred to me to wear headphones that mimicked the look of a bygone era. My generation did grow up in the time of wired headphones, but it was at the point when the sleek white string of Apple earphones hung over your outfit. As such, I just could never understand why other commuters chose...

“My career was so multifaceted, if you look at it one way — messy, if you look at it another way — because I just wanted to do as much as I could with the throughline, the goal, and the North Star that I have,” model-entrepreneur-advocate Lauren Chan said during Thursday’s Refinery29 Twitch stream. “[And that] was to make fashion a more inclusive space when it came to size.”  Chan, who appeared in April’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, is a true multihyphenate in every sense of the word, so it’s next to impossible to sum her up in just a few...