Sharon Stone: ‘Don’t wear something just because it’s a trend’
Sharon Stone might be ready for her interview when I’m ushered into her presence, but she is not visible. Mind you, it is a large room and…
She’s 76 and has never looked better – so what’s Helen Mirren’s secret?
Mirren has a refreshingly low-maintenance approach to skincare, claiming to only spend five minutes a day on her regime. She’s diligent with make-up removal though, and always…
Why the most stylish red carpet looks are from the 50-plus generation
But it is still remarkable that these over-50 red carpet looks are so much more appealing than those of the 20- and 30-something celebrities who have all…
The Duchess of Kent could teach us all a few things about timeless chic
Even now, when she has been ill and is clearly frail, every time the Duchess appears in public, it’s always in a lovely dress, and with a…
Why cosy mannish coats and soft leather will be big news next season
“You could go to dinner in this,” said Nicky Zimmerman, proffering a peach-toned chiffon tulle and diamante studded blouse at a showing of next season’s collection. The…
Why 53 is your most stylish age
Obviously none of this is to say you have to be 53 to be stylish – that would be taking things far too literally. Kristin Scott Thomas…
Adele’s signature style might be consistent – but it’s never boring
By now, we know the ingredients of an Adele performance dress. From Schaparelli to Louis Vuitton, they all share the same hallmarks: a defined waist, a wide,…
Thank you, Rihanna – there’s no shame in women being out and proud while pregnant
‘Rihanna was really walking around in the freezing cold w her belly out like that baby cold girl zip up,’ wrote one. Of course, any midwife will…
How TV changed the way we dress, from Succession to Killing Eve
From top left, clockwise, to bottom left: Lily Collins in Emily in Paris – très chic, in a green coat from Chanel’s Cruise 2020 collection; Jodie Comer…
Why Carolyn Bessette Kennedy is the ‘90s style muse of the moment
“Carolyn launched a thousand style knockoffs, with her casual, chic grace. Like Princess Diana and her mother-in-law before her, she was easy on the camera and before…
Twee is back – here’s how to wear the trend the grown-up way
Kelso tartan silk palazzo pants, £310, gracewears.london; Cordelia tiered midi dress, £270, cefinn.com Worn all at once, twee can look a bit Little House on the Prairie…
Actor Lucy Boynton: ‘I love Britons’ cynical sense of humour, the self-deprecation’
She may find it strange, but that doesn’t keep her from being very good at it. Her playful and adventurous sense of style has made Lucy someone…
Victoria Beckham: ‘It’s time to bring sexy back. I’m sick of comfort dressing’
These new pieces are designed to be comfortable, but they have nothing to do with lounging around. “It really was about bringing sexy back,” she says of…
This year’s biggest style icons? The Beatles
Interestingly, apart from Yoko’s monochrome minimalism, the wives’ and girlfriends’ clothes are rooted more in dollybird than flower power. Mo Starkey, Ringo’s then wife, is straight out…
Dame Joan Collins’ best style moments
The name Joan Collins conjures many things. Glamour, of course. Wit, certainly. Husbands (she’s had five). That inimitable joie de vivre. But for followers of fashion, it’s…
The 25 best-dressed women of 2021, aged 29 to 100
Iris Apfel’s maximalist style has nothing to do with trends and everything to do with pleasing herself. Those bold, round specs are her signature, while her neck…
Help! I want to steal my 13-year-old daughter’s style – but she stole mine first
There are, however, a few items that I can’t help but hanker after. Flared black stretch leggings is an example, as are baggy cargo pants – specifically…
Barbara Taylor Bradford on widowhood: ‘Bob always said, If anything happens to me, don’t give up work’
The terrible thing is that there’s no one there at the end of the day. In the past, if I worked beyond six o’clock, my husband Bob…
Why everyone should have a trophy cardigan like the Duchess of Cambridge’s £1,350 style
The Miu Miu cardigan which Kate debuted on Friday is now sold out despite its elevated price tag, but there are many more trophy cardigans available which…
Why Claudia Winkleman should be your muse for looking just glamorous enough this festive season
It’s not a Saturday night in the UK in the run-up to Christmas with Strictly blasting through the TV in all its sparkly glory. The show is…
Why the 2022 Golden Globes will be a defining moment for ageless style
It has been a bumper year for fashion-focused films and television shows. Now Halston, House of Gucci and Spencer have all been nominated for a Golden Globe,…
Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Janet Ellis on their mother-daughter style secrets
And Ellis-Bextor, who would interrupt a song to tell one of her five sons, ‘Don’t chew on that ukulele string!’, seemed not only glamorous, but also relatable…
Why everyone should have a pair of party flats like Claudia Schiffer
Schiffer’s not the only one ditching skyscraper heels and platforms, says fashion stylist Anna Berkeley. “Clients are definitely eschewing heels for more comfortable options. I wouldn’t say…
The story behind Amy Winehouse’s powerfully imperfect stage style
“I wanted people to see the real girl – my real girl,” says Mitch, over the phone. “She was one of the all-time great characters. Nobody is…
Joan Collins declares it’s time to bring back leopard print – here are four chic ways to wear it now
Leopard print; some of you may read that and imagine a perennially chic print which comes with a soupcon of exciting raciness, others will go straight to…