As a shopping editor at Fashion Week, my eyes are far more often trained off the runway than on it. After all, it's where the city's best dressed show up in their most tricked-out looks. From graphic jeans to statement tulle, fashion's in crowd always has fun with style. But sometimes that can come in the form of something a bit more pared-back, even downright wearable. Which is exactly what I noticed at the recently wrapped-up London Fashion Week, where editors and influencers alike showed up in sporty jackets.

Perhaps born out of an exhaustion with unwearable flash-in-the-pan trends (looking at you, maximalist gem-maxxing), the London Fashion Week gallery was starting to resemble a stadium/marathon/gym kit lineup. There were shell anoraks, the kind we saw on celebs all the way back for SS26, but in deeper shades like those on Miu Miu's autumn/winter catwalk. There were practical windbreakers both on the runway at Burberry and off, where we spotted some pretty designs from British high street hero Damson Madder. There were also brightly-coloured zip-ups, as those foretold on Loewe's AW26 runways.

Although a decade or so ago, sporty jackets didn't really coexist with stylish designs, they've become de riguer as we began prioritising comfort. So what makes sporty jackets so desirable to the fashion set lately? The simple fact that they're as versatile as they are practical. Worn with sharply tailored trousers or a statement midi, a shell jacket or windbreaker adds a high-fashion juxtaposition, a certain je ne sais quoi to your look. Meanwhile, styled with jeans and trainers, sporty jackets are practically an off-duty uniform.

Naturally, then, the new collections at both designer and high street brands have been peppered with a range of sporty styles and silhouettes – from basic bomber-inspired zip-ups to maximalist raincoats. If you're after an investment buy, Saint Laurent's Cassandre jacket is an A-list favourite worn by Hailey Bieber and Charli XCX, while Miu Miu's straight-off-the-runway cropped windbreaker is destined to be a cult jacket amongst editors.

However, if you, like me, haven't budgeted for a four-figure jacket, the good news is the high street is awash with excellent alternatives. Case in point: the Contrast Piped Funnel Neck Windbreaker Jacket from M&S, which I spotted twice during Fashion Week and multiple times on Instagram since then. A trending bestseller on the website with rave reviews, the red funnel-neck jacket is equal parts trendy and practical, and even comes with matching joggers.

Shop: M&S's Contrast Piped Funnel Neck Windbreaker Jacket

Reformation's Kendall Jacket, meanwhile, offers the same model off-duty look as Saint Laurent, but at a more affordable price point. Elsewhere, Damson Madder has an excellent lineup of whimsical and sporty raincoats, and Uniqlo's technical blousons boast a global fan following.

Whether you're looking for an oversized jacket to protect against the elements or a cropped design in a retina-searing primary colour, there are plenty to choose from. Scroll ahead for our edit of the best sporty jackets to shop.

Shop: The Best Sporty Jackets 2026

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Hitanshi Kamdar is the deputy commerce editor for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet’s most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and scouring the internet for designer sample sales.

While, in real terms, Christmas is months away, in ordering large furniture terms, it's basically almost here. Yes, that means if you're planning to have in-laws stay on your new pull-out sofa in the box room/office, you need to be thinking about purchasing it circa now. And while I can't solve the problem of feuding families and too-small houses, tackling the issue of the ugly sofa bed is something I certainly can help you with.

Yes, a regular sofa is a challenging enough purchase – plushy but firm, deep but not swallowing you whole, well-priced, fits through the front door, the list goes on – but one that also needs to function as a bed also? Near impossible. I'm looking for style and substance when it comes to the sofa-cum-bed. One that looks and feels good when folded up and fits two full humans when folded out. So I've put together a list of seven choice options, ones that I'd happily have in the living room, even if they weren't also beds, that have been rated well by buyers, and, crucially, that can get here by Christmas.

Be it bouclé and sumptuous or minimalist and clean, thankfully there are so many styles to shop. And from John Lewis' best offerings to Ikea's functional designs, these are the seven sofa beds you shouldn't be embarrassed to put your mother-in-law on.

Shop: The 7 Most Stylish Sofa Beds

Daisy Murray is Grazia’s Fashion Commerce Editor. Previously ELLE UK's Fashion Site Editor, Daisy has interviewed fashion icons such as Sarah Jessica Parker, profiled designers like Cecilie Bahnsen, and written features on vintage shopping and hypey trends alike. Find her on Instagram and TikTok here.

As soon as the autumn chill settles in, it becomes a knee-jerk reaction to reach for our trusty denim. Jeans are one of those wardrobe staples we can rely on without having to think too hard about them, and this season, indigo has been making a particularly strong case for itself as the colour of the season.

But even the most reliable pair of jeans can start to feel a little, well, boring. Especially when you’ve been wearing them on repeat and the weather has reached the stage where getting dressed feels like a chore.

The good news? You probably don't need another pair. Sometimes, you just need to look at the ones you already own differently. Switch the jumper, add a jacket, change the shoes or, in some cases, put an entirely different item over the top, and suddenly the jeans you’ve worn 400 times feel like a new outfit.

Because there will come a point in winter when you open your chest of drawers, stare directly in it and decide you have absolutely nothing to wear. Rather than immediately scrolling through your shopping apps, we’re making a case for rotating what you already have.

So, when you reach that 'I genuinely cannot be bothered to think about an outfit' stage, bookmark this. Here are five ways to wear your jeans differently this autumn.

Master The Skant

If LFW taught us anything, it’s 'Why choose between pants and a skirt when you can wear both and end up in a street style gallery?' If your bank account doesn't align with the likes of Chopova Lowena, don't fret: you can easily recreate this look using pieces you already own. Simply pull a skirtfrom your wardrobe and layer it directly over your favourite straight-leg jeans. Whether you opt for a kilt or a fitted bodycon style, it adds something unique to an otherwise basic outfit.

Tuck It

Rather than letting a drooping hemline eat your shoes alive and relegate them to background noise, a quick boot tuck instantly redirects the eye, taking your footwear from an afterthought into the hero of the outfit. The execution, however, is where the art lies. Pro tip: aim for slightly relaxed jeans rather than skin-tight fits or overly bulky cuts. A straight leg gives you just enough gathering above the ankle to signal nonchalant, ensuring you look styled for the street rather than like you're bracing yourself to wade through a marsh. It breaks up a Canadian tuxedo, gives your boots the spotlight they deserve, and takes about four seconds to pull off.

Colour Cinch

New York deserves some credit for this one. One of the quickest ways to make an old pair of jeans feel different is to add a flash of colour around your waist. Tie a jumper, cardigan or shirt around your stomach, and, Bob's your uncle, you have a new outfit. It takes approximately 30 seconds and doesn't require a wardrobe overhaul, which is exactly the kind of hack we want once the temperature drops. Even better if that layer is colourful - tomato red, purple or another bright shade instantly spices up an otherwise neutral look and gives your jeans something new to work with. And if you've got a spring/summer jumper you've been neglecting, this is perfect for it.

Cuff Your Jeans

If your jeans are starting to feel a little too familiar, give them a cuff. The same boot tuck philosophy applies here. Rolling the hem breaks up the silhouette and gives a casual outfit a small point of interest. Naturally, it’s a great excuse to show off a standout shoe that would otherwise hide under denim. As for the jeans, you can cuff a pair you already own. But if you're in the market for something new, plenty of denim brands are already doing the work for you with built-in turned-up hems.

Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..

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I have to be honest, I love when a new foundation lands on my desk. One of the many benefits of being a beauty writer is the opportunity to try and test new formulas, and for me, foundations is one beauty product I'm on the eternal quest to find the perfect one.

One product I haven't dabbled with is cushion foundations – I've always been intrigued but often turn to skin tints, as I prefer a natural finish. But when a new formula kicks up a fuss on TikTok, it has my attention, and the launch of the YSL Skin Affair Cushion Foundation has certainly been making waves.

I've typically avoided cushion foundations in the past thinking they'd be thick, unflattering and cakey. Normally I reach for a dewy foundation or a natural skin tint, as the days of me wearing full coverage stayed with my university self. Originating in South Korea, cushion formulas offer a bouncy foundation formula to perfect and conceal any imperfections flawlessly. But, what makes this new launch different?

YSL formulas are rated highly in my beauty arsenal, with the All Hours Glow Foundation being one of my go-to complexion products when I wanted a flawless, glowing base. Although more full-coverage foundations have a place in my routine, I want a product that offers seamless coverage while feeling like I'm wearing no make-up at all. Luckily for me, this formula is exactly what I'm looking for.

What makes this formula special?

Typically, cushion foundations are matte and full coverage; this formula is 72% serum-infused, and it delivers up to 40% instant hydration with buildable coverage and a soft-glow finish. YSL says this foundation creates that second-skin finish, and I'd have to agree. This foundation makes your skin look like you have a really good skincare routine (even when you forget to double cleanse).

It's powered by a serum-enriched formula made up of hyaluronic and polyglutamic acid to draw moisture to the skin and hold a thousand times its weight in water to lock in hydration. Blended with niacinamide, squalene and jasmine flower extract, it's like tapping into a cushion of hydration to flood the skin with instant plumpness.

What do I think overall?

This foundation just works - especially if you have dry skin. The ridiculously hydrating formula combined with the right amount of coverage gives your skin a veil of nourishment that makes you look like getting regular facials is part of your weekly routine. No matter whether you want a sheer finish or medium coverage, this foundation offers both, alongside a bucket full of hydration.

I have to mention the packaging. The beautiful, cushioned satin blush pink lid looks just like a YSL clutch you'd be pleased to wear with your favourite dress. It feels so luxurious - you'd be forgiven for using this foundation purely for the beautiful packaging.

Next - the applicator. As I said earlier, I'm usually dubious about cushion foundations, partly due to the difference in application. Initially when I saw the corresponding sponge applicator, I thought it would be like those old-school eye shadow applicators that you discard, but I decided to give it a go, and thankfully I loved the results. Combined with the foundation, this sponge applies the right amount onto the skin and helps remove the excess at the same time. I would typically reach for a soft, buffing brush to help blend foundation into my skin, but I surprisingly love the finished results of the sponge applicator, although it would need replacing regularly to stay hygienic.

Since discovering this new launch, I'm now utterly sold on cushion foundations, particularly formulas that blend a super hydrating serum with a veil of radiant coverage. I love the compact, easy-to-use formula that blends into my dry, dull skin like a dream. Forget spending ages blending thicker formula; a couple of taps over the skin and voila! You look like you have a perfected and professional-grade skincare routine when, in fact, it's just down to this new foundation formula – thanks YSL, I'm obsessed.

Georgia Scott is a beauty commerce writer for Grazia. She has been obsessed with beauty products for as long as she can remember, and spends her days hunting for the latest trending products to get her hands on to review.

If there's one person we trust to always ace the dress code, it's Kate Middleton. Whether she's wearing heirloom jewels to a movie premiere, a gingham dress for a sporting event or turning up in a sharply tailored blazer (a formula she returns to time and again). Just yesterday, for a visit to The Forward Trust in Southend-on-Sea, the Princess of Wales wore a brown top with matching brown trousers, topped with a check blazer, and finished with sleek leather loafers.

The Princes of Wales kept her outfit incredibly polished and formal for her visit to mark Addiction Awareness Week. Sleek and smart, it had all the hallmarks of a royal outfit that could work just as easily for the rest of us on our autumn morning commutes and days in the office – which is exactly why Middleton remains pinned to our moodboards. Naturally, then, we went sleuthing to find her exact picks. Much of her outfit, while brilliant, does come with designer labels and the accompanying price tag, like her checked Max Mara blazer, Joseph trousers and Cartier earrings. But luckily for us, the standout piece in her ensemble was her loafers, which are far more accessible, courtesy of high street label Boden.

Middleton wore Boden's Nya Penny Loafers in a dark oxblood shade, which is no longer stocked, but the brand has an array of other autumnal shades and designs on offer. Crafted from sleek leather, the Penny loafers feature the classic cut-out detail on the vamp with a scalloped trim. Set on a flat sole, the slip-on design is as comfortable as it is effortlessly sophisticated.

Shop: Kate Middleton's Boden Loafers

The fashion set has been gravitating to loafers lately in a bid to replace flip-flops and trainers with a more elevated flat shoe for autumn/winter. And Middleton proves why the formal style is the perfect way to add a formal flair to any look – whether you're wearing them with trousers and blazers or smartening up regular jeans and jumpers.

If history is any indication, any piece worn by Kate Middleton is likely to sell out instantly. So if you're keen to add a royalty-approved pair of loafers to your autumn/winter wardrobe, we'd suggest shopping for a pair while you still can. Of course, if you're inspired by her whole outfit, we've tracked down her exact pieces and in-stock alternatives below.

Shop: Kate Middleton's Perfect Autumn Outfit

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Hitanshi Kamdar is the deputy commerce editor for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet’s most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and scouring the internet for designer sample sales.

Nigella Lawson is known as much for her distinctive look as she is for her delicious recipes. She is, and always has been, enviably glam.

So, it came as a surprise when the new season of Great British Bake Off dropped this week with Nigella as a judge, that viewers were making some pretty odd claims about her appearance. Trending on Google were searches including, ‘Nigella stroke’ and ‘Nigella plastic surgery’. Not what you’d expect from her debut on the baking show.

It’s disheartening that viewers feel the need to Google these terms, rather than just enjoy the magic of Nigella chowing down on a stout cake on ours screen. Can we ever give comments on women’s appearance a rest?

While Nigella hasn’t addressed these specific claims specifically, there is no evidence to suggest she’s gone through any sort of medical issue recently, and she's previously shared her very honest view on cosmetic surgery. ‘I don’t do filler or anything like that. Cosmetic work is a tyranny. I just think there’s no point,’ she told The Mirror. She added that her youthful glow comes from being ‘allergic to the sun’, which she described as ‘a bore’.

Much of her routine, she explained, is down to a food type we can all get on board with – butter. The TV chef said that she has no interest in restricting herself to achieve a certain image. ‘I’m a great believer in butter,’ she added. ‘I just eat what I want. I enjoy life but also, I know myself. I’m not punishing myself trying to look like a model. So that’s good – I just waddle and enjoy myself.’

As if we couldn't love her more.

Lucy Keitley is a writer at Grazia UK, covering news and features. She's interested in female-focused stories and smart cultural analysis on a wide range of topics, whether that’s a hard-hitting societal trend or reality TV.

There was a time I relied on heavy duty foundations for any given make-up moment, but now that I'm in my 30s I couldn't think of anything worse. Outside of occasions that call for full-glam, I want my temperamental skin to breathe, feel light, and still look like healthy skin. Increasingly, I find that many foundations – thought they may look beautiful on first application – don't wear very well into the day. They can cling on to texture, settle into lines, highlight oil and dryness, and can often counterintuitively leave skin looking worse for wear. Which is exactly why I've been on the hunt for something to shake up my beauty bag.

Scrolling through TikTok, where I'm not afraid to admit I get a fair share of beauty intel from, I noticed a new base perfecter doing the rounds. Chic, spheric, silver capped, and embossed with the house's oblique signature logo, Dior's new Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint, £49, is shaping up to be the internet's hottest new make-up must-have. Much to the dismay of many, it's said to be replacing the brand's cult favourite Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation, £41, which has been slowly phased out – you can only shop a limited range of shades on Dior's website now. But, I'd argue all is not lost, we may actually be better off.

Dior knows exactly what it's doing when it comes to beauty. In fact, it's one of the few truly luxury fashion houses that manages to churn out make-up that speaks to the masses. Its Addict Lip Glow Oil needs no introduction, neither does its Backstage Rosy Glow Blush or Forever Skin Perfect foundation, loved by Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber. And, while it's only been on shelves for a week, I'm convinced the brand's will have similar effects. In fact, it's already selling out, fast.

What is the Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint?

Inspired by creative and image director for Dior Make-Up Peter Philips’ backstage expertise, Dior's Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint marked its beginnings at runway shows, on red carpets and at photoshoots. Muses of Dior, Jenna Ortega, Anya Taylor-Joy and Jisoo, have already been putting it through its paces backstage and if their complexions are anything to go by, this skin tint is worth the hype.

The three-in-one formula combines make-up, skincare and SPF20 into one nifty next-gen formula. Its light-to-medium coverage delivers a covetable natural-looking soft glow finish, which quickly evens, blurs, and smoothed that promises to stay glowing and hydrated skin for 24 hours.

The formula is where the magic really happens. That smooth, plumping filter effect comes byway of a blurring gel combined with optical fillers that helps to cancels out texture, while the bouncy texture keeps skin feeling light and comfortable. As for that soft glow, two types of pearls have been combined to diffuse a colourful sheen that radiates a diversity of skin tones for a customised gleam that works for all.

A plumped up effect is clearly a focus point for the range, which is why, for the first time, fragmented collagen obtained via biotechnology makes up the core of the formula. The gold standard ingredient is notoriously difficult to absorb through the skin topically, but Dior's fragmented technology promises to keep skin hydrated, plush, and smooth, while improving skin quality.

Our verdict

Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'The first thing that struck me about this skin tint was the texture. It glides over skin like a silky veil and dries down to a finish that is truly skin-like. While there are a number of ways to apply it, I lent into blending it onto my skin with my fingers, which really speaks to the intuitive nature of the product. Once on, the glow is real but not in a way that appears greasy or wet. Instead, this feels more lit-from-within, like it was always there. Crucially, my skin really does look like skin, just perfected with a veil that is, I'm happy to note, ultra-breathable, comfortable and flexible. My only gripe is the shade range. While the Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation was well-loved for its undertone nuances, it even boasted a warm-olive, the new skin tint is more limited in this department but the brand does reassure shades are very flexible. Outside of that, I think I've found my new daily staple.'

Shop: Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint

Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, working across all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).

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The Grazia beauty cupboard is chaotic at the best of times, but last Wednesday, one box in particular caught me by surprise. The sheer number of new foundation launches? Wild! From skin tints to skin balms, complexion-enhancing formulas are everywhere, and I’m absolutely here for it. I actually think I’m pretty well placed to put foundations to the test. My skin is far from hardy. Sometimes, I’ll break out at the mere whisper of a new launch - those who are acne prone will be all too familiar. So, when I found myself rifling through the beauty cupboard after flying over from Northern Ireland for the day and night, only to realise I’d forgotten my entire beauty bag, I knew I had a job to do. Thankfully, as a beauty director, there are probably worse people this could have happened to.

I poked about the box. Do I stick with tried-and-tested favourites, like the newly reformulated Estée Lauder Double Wear or Armani Luminous Silk? No, I decided. This was my chance to give something new a whirl. Sitting right at the top was Tower 28’s Swipe Serum Foundation, £36. A PR had delivered it to the office just a few days earlier, singing its praises, and I’d definitely been intrigued. I’d seen the hype online, but hadn’t had the space (or, more accurately, the excuse) to bring it home given my own vanity table is bursting at the seams. Well, now I had the perfect opportunity to put it to the test.

And, after wearing it every day for a week, I’m rather impressed.

What does the Tower 28 Swipe Serum Foundation Do?

At a glance, this foundation is a medium-buildable base product that boats 16 hour wear - it's designed to apply like a silky serum, feel like you're wearing nothing, and deliver a skin-like natural finish. And then there's the impressive clinical study where 94% of participants with sensitive skin agreed it did not break them out after one week of wear. This, those with sensitive skin will agree, is appealing.

Shop: Tower 28 Swipe Serum Foundation

Who is the Tower 28 Swipe Serum Foundation for?

Thanks to its lightweight, serum like finish, this foundation works particularily well for three types of people. The first is those with more mature skin types. It works beautifully to soften fine lines and wrinkles instead of settling into them. It's also great for those with acne prone or sensitive skin types - just a small amount softens the appearance of texture and delivers that elusive ‘your skin, but better’ finish - and won't cause breakouts or blemishes either. It's also a great option for those who like a more natural base. While it is buildable, it works best when layered lightly for a barely there wash of coverage.

Our verdict

Rachael Martin, Beauty Director, says:

Let's start with texture. Immediately, it's a yes from me. It feels exactly like a light serum - silky and airy. When smoothed across my skin with fingertips it blends in beautifully and evens out my skin tone. I also applied it with a stippling brush, but this is where I found it didn't work just as well - the brush made it hard to blend well and looked a little streaky - I think the warmth of my fingertips made the finish incredibly flawless, though. Using gentle pressing motions with a flatter foundation brush seemed to work well, too, so I imagine this would be the same if you're partial to a beauty blender.

When I apply make-up I spend a little extra time around areas of redness, particularly along my jawline. I then blend any excess formula it through the centre of my face to even everything out. This tecnique works well here. Use a small amount and it's barely detectable in the best way - it just looks like good skin - but go in with a bit more and you have a pretty flawless base.

The finish is a dewy one, so if you're prone to oiliness throughout the day I'd suggest setting with a light layer of powder around the t-zone to take down excess shine.

In terms of coverage, this is exactly what I want for days when I'm faking a no make-up look - honestly you can make your complexion look like the epitome of health - just bright, glowy skin. Apply it well and it appears undetectable. On days where I'm after a little more coverage I'll apply a tad more and add a small amount of concealer wherever needed.

One thing I notice with lighter coverage foundations is that the longevity isn't really there. Not the case with this one. Set with a little powder and your skin will look fresh until your take your make-up off. As an oily girl, this is impressive.

Final thoughts

This serum foundation its worth its social media fame. It provides enough coverage for me to look like a more polished version of myself - even on days when I'm not wearing other make-make-up. While the application takes a little more blending and blotting than I'm used to, the finish is truly beautiful - my skin tone and texture look more healthy, wrinkles are blurred, and, crucially, my skin still looks like skin. Plus, there's no signs of breakouts. Would recommend.

Rachael Martin is Grazia’s Beauty director. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen’s University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism.

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If you want a more feminine alternative to your usual loafers and ankle boots this autumn/winter, I might have just found it. As someone who is somewhat obsessed with looking at people’s shoes on the pavement, well-dressed Londoners in particular, I’ve noticed a new contender creeping into the wardrobes of the fashion set: the winter ballerina.

And before you tell me ballet flats are for summer, hear me out.

This isn’t about wearing your delicate little pumps with bare ankles while it’s 8°C outside. The new winter ballerina is altogether cosier. Suede, shearling, fluffy linings, Mary-Jane straps and rich winter textures. Essentially, everything we love about a ballet flat, but with a little more substance. And UGG is making a particularly strong case for it.

The brand’s Zora Ballet Flat has been popping up on fashion people’s feet, and the reason it feels particularly relevant now is that it has already had the fashion-week seal of approval. The style appeared on Talia Byre’s SS26 runway, where UGG’s fluffy ballet flats were styled with striped leggings, apron dresses and loose trousers. It was a surprisingly convincing combination, feminine, but with enough of a sporty, slightly offbeat feel to make the ballet flat look fresh again.

And that’s what I think is interesting about this trend. The ballet flat isn’t going anywhere; it’s just getting a winter wardrobe update.

We’ve had the Mary Jane revival, the mesh ballet flat, the sneakerina and every iteration of the classic pump imaginable. Now fashion is asking: what if your ballet flat was actually cosy?

UGG’s answer to the winter ballerina is the Zora, which takes everything we know and love about the brand’s famously cosy shoes and puts it into a ballet-flat silhouette. With its suede upper and plush sheepskin lining, it sits somewhere between a slipper and a proper fashion shoe, which sounds slightly strange on paper, but looks surprisingly good with the right outfit. And I’m calling it: this might just be the ultimate winter ballet flat.

Shop: UGG's Zora Ballet Flats

But it’s not the only one making a case for the trend. UGG has also brought out the Quill Ballet Flat, a slightly more traditional take with a soft merino upper, adjustable strap and ballet-shoe shape. I actually like having both options because they show just how much room there is within the winter ballerina trend, whether you want something fluffy and slipper-like or a little more classic.

Shop: UGG's Quill Ballet Flats

And it’s not just UGG. Victoria Shoes’ velvet Mary Jane ballet flatsbring a slightly more romantic feel, while Ancient Greek Sandals’ Aeropi gives the trend a more pared-back, grown-up spin. If you’re looking on the high street, Dune’s faux-shearling-lined ballet flats are a good way into the look too, particularly if you want the cosy feel without going all-in on the UGG aesthetic.

Prada, Miu Miu and Alaïa have all played their part in keeping the ballet flat firmly in the fashion conversation, while high-street and contemporary brands are now giving us more wearable versions for the season. What I particularly like is that there isn’t just one way to do the trend.

You can go full cosy with shearling and faux fur, choose velvet if you want something a little more romantic, or opt for suede if you want your ballerinas to feel closer to the loafers you already own.

And if, like me, you’re still slightly sceptical about abandoning your boots once the weather turns, think of these as an alternative rather than a replacement. Because sometimes you just want something a little prettier on your feet.

So, if the idea of winter ballerinas has you raising an eyebrow, I’d give them a second look. The fashion crowd already has, and there are now plenty of high-street versions to try without committing to a designer pair.

Shop: The Winter Ballerinas To Shop Now

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Anne Lora Scagliusi is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia with over a decade of international experience. She began her career in Dubai, covering major fashion events and global trends, and her work has appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, and Glamour. Now based between Italy and the UK, Anne is rarely seen without one of her signature Self-Portrait dresses and believes that great style should be as practical as it is polished, especially when parenting a toddler.

As is often the case, Made in Chelsea star David 'Temps' Templer has been in a relationship since 2024 and now his girlfriend is also part of the show. Fortunately for them, they seem to successfully steer clear of drama and Abi Luffman is gradually becoming more integrated into the group – and therefore more of a regular on our screens.

When they're not filming for the E4 reality show and advising their friends how not to conduct their personal lives, Temps and Abi live together in West London where they create content for social media.

If you want to find out more about Abi, her life and her relationship with Temps then you've come to the right place.

Who is Abi Luffman?

Abi Luffman is a reality TV star and influencer who is now a cast member on Made in Chelsea. She regularly shares fashion content as well as photos of her glamourous life with Temps.

How old is Abi Luffman?

Abi Luffman is reportedly 25 years old. She was born in October 2000.

How did Abi and Temps meet?

Abi and Temps met in person and have described meeting organically as opposed to on an app or via social media as their 'biggest flex'.

How long have Abi and Temps been together?

The couple hard-launched on Instagram in August 2024 with Temps writing, 'I've met my match @abiluffman.' He likes to call her 'Habibi' on social media, which means 'my love' in Arabic.

Earlier this year, they moved in together, purchasing a high rise flat in White City. Temps regularly cooks for Abi and shares the process on his TikTok account.

Who is Abi friends with on Made in Chelsea?

As for the Made in Chelsea cast, Abi is closest with Zeyno Taylan. The pair love to share each other's outfits on social media and attend fashion events together.

Abi is also good friends with Alice Vanderpump, Sam Vanderpump's wife, and has been spotted spending time with the couple and their new baby Duke.

Abi has been open about her journey with plastic surgery

Abi has been very open about the cosmetic procedures she has had done via social media. When she was a teenager she had a boob job and she has since had lip filler, tear duct filler and a non-surgical nose job. 'Honestly, having this surgery was the best thing I've ever done because honestly I was so insecure,' she said on TikTok. Abi has also had composite bonding on her teeth.

Does Abi have social media?

Of course, you can find Abi on Instagram at @abiluffman and on TikTok at @abiluffmann.

Nikki Peach is a senior writer at Grazia, working across news, entertainment, features. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).

Monday nights are so back as Made in Chelsea returns to our screens. And is it really SW3, if there isn’t a love triangle already?

MIC newbie Maali has found herself at the centre of the drama straight away. When she turns up at the pool party in episode one, she’s introduced as Sam Prince’s new love interest. But when his back is turned, Jack Taylor swoops in and admits he's interested in the 27-year-old chef, and they end up going on a date.

When Sam finds out that Jack and Maali have shared a 'drunken kiss', he calls it quits with her – calling the situation an 'ick'. Jack is thrilled, but Maali is pretty upset, and later admits that she can't 'just switch her feelings off' with Sam. Meanwhile, other cast members are stirring the pot that Jack is actually in love with his bestie, Jazz Saunders.

Just a few episodes into the new series, this love triangle is looking pretty complicated still. So, who is Maali dating now? As the show was filmed over the summer, it could have all changed. Here's what we know.

Are Jack Taylor and Maali Khan Stokes dating now?

With a bit of social media sleuthing, it looks like Jack and Maali aren’t confirmed to be in relationship right now – but romance isn’t necessarily fully off the cards either.

A week ago, Jack commented ‘Miss you everyday xxxx’ on a post of Maali’s, which unless he’s uncharacteristically deciding to troll her, we can assume means they’re at a minimum on friendly terms. In a photo dump on Jack’s Instagram from June, he’s included a picture of him and Maali posing together in football shirts too.

However, the pair don’t feature in any of each other’s most recent pictures – and there’s that tricky other part of the triangle to deal with – Sam Prince. On Sam’s TikTok, he posted a video last week of him and Maali in formal wear and dancing together. It looks suspiciously romantic…

Right now, no one is making it official, but at least Jack still has his right-hand woman Jazz. The pair are currently on holiday together, so at least he's got a friend amongst the romance drama.

Lucy Keitley is a writer at Grazia UK, covering news and features. She's interested in female-focused stories and smart cultural analysis on a wide range of topics, whether that’s a hard-hitting societal trend or reality TV.

If you have already binged the entire series of The Blame, ITV's latest police drama starring Michelle Keegan and Douglas Booth, and are heading into the weekend without anything to watch we've got good news.

The Blame joins a long rank of addictive police dramas – many of which are available to stream at home. What made The Blame stand out was the way it highlighted the sexism and misogyny in the police force (those group chat messages were real), but there are plenty of other incredible female-centred stories out there for you to get your teeth into.

So don't hang up your trench coat just yet, here are six crime dramas to watch now that The Blame is over (we're still hoping for a second season too).

Six shows to watch after The Blame

Karen Pirie

Another British crime drama based on a series of novels by Val McDermid is Karen Pirie, which first came out on ITV in 2022 before season two landed last summer. It follows a young detective sergeant, Karen Pirie, who is tasked with solving a 25-year-old cold case involving a murdered barmaid.

Catch up on ITVX.

Happy Valley

Surely one of the most popular police dramas in recent TV history, Happy Valley is a must-watch in the genre. Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire), otherwise known as everyone's favourite police sergeant, is fierce, vulnerable and deeply human and the writing is just as strong. There are three six-episode seasons for you to binge.

Catch up on BBC iPlayer.

The Fall

Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan were always going to be a strong pairing. This crime drama is set in Northern Ireland and follows Met Police super intendant Stella Gibson (Anderson), a senior investigating officer who reviews investigations and is seconded to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to assess the progress of a murder investigation. She soon finds out there is a serial killer on the loose.

Catch up on BBC iPlayer, Amazon Prime Video or Disney+.

Broadchurch

Olivia Colman fans, this one is for you. Broadchurch ran for three seasons between 2013 and 2017 and remains one of the UK's most beloved crime dramas. It focuses on Detective Inspector Alec Hardy (David Tennant) and Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller (Colman) – a dream team if ever there was one.

Catch up on ITVX.

Killing Eve

Killing Eve is the British dramedy and spy thriller that made household names of Jodie Comer and Sandrah Oh. The first series had Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge as the head writer, with the second led by Emerald Fennell, both of which were critically acclaimed. There are four gripping seasons in total.

Catch up on BBC iPlayer.

Mare of Easttown

Last but not least is Mare of Easttown, an American crime drama created and written for HBO. Kate Winslet plays the title role, a woman investigating a murder in a small town outisde of Philadelphia. The show received critical acclaim for its story, characters, acting and representation of women.

Catch up on Sky or NOW.

Nikki Peach is a senior writer at Grazia, working across news, entertainment, features. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).

It turns out 'Michelle Keegan', 'Douglas Booth' and 'ITV drama' are words that go very well together, which is why The Blame is already a runaway hit with viewers. The new crime drama is about two police officers tasked with investigating a crime in a quiet town after the body of a young figure skater is found.

If you raced through Happy Valley and Line of Duty, you’ll love this new series starring Michelle Keegan, Douglas Booth, Nathan Mensah, Nigel Boyle, Joe Armstrong, Matilda Freeman, Gavin Spokes, Josh Bolt, Ian Hart and Ceallach Spellman.

But as the six-part show hits ITV, many have begun wondering how much of The Blame is based on real events. While the TV drama is adapted from a book by Charlotte Langley, is there any truth to the thrilling tale? Here's what we know.

What is The Blame about?

The Blame is a typical police drama with a twist. It follows two detectives as they investigate a murder crime. They fall in love while on the job, until one of them becomes a suspect.

It promises to have audiences on the edge of their seats as the drama 'dives into secrets, suspicion, and systemic corruption', according to ITV, 'all under the surface of the seemingly quiet town, Wakestead'.

'They quickly identify their main suspect,' the synopsis reads, 'but as the case progresses, an unexpected lead comes to light. As Emma and Tom dig deeper, they uncover a web of lies, institutional cover-ups and moral compromise, which forces Emma to question the people closest to her.'

Is The Blame based on a true story?

No, The Blame is based on a novel, however Langley wanted to highlight the misogyny and misconduct in the police force in her book. While Emma (Michelle Keegan) is working on the investigation, she is also forced to deal with misogyny from her male officers. They are all part of a secret shared WhatsApp group and when Emma gets access, she is horrified to find 'banter' about cases and sensitive images of victims.

The series is therefore inspired by real events. 'We did a lot of work on the cases that are out there,' executive producer Nicola Shindler revealed. 'We had access to those messages which real police officers have sent. They become increasingly important and we wanted to keep it as close to that as possible. If we'd made it up, you wouldn't believe what was in those messages, so we chose not to make it up. The reality is so shocking if you sit and look at a list of what was said.'

Booth added, 'This is not unique. I mean, it's about misogyny and police malpractice, which is extremely bad because [it's] people in positions of power. However, this kind of bad, toxic behaviour is prevalent across the board in different industries and different offices.'

Michelle, Douglas and the team also had the guidance of a female police adviser who helped ensure that their portrayals of the police force were realistic. Keegan also prepared by watching plenty of 24 Hours in Police Custody. 'I feel a responsibility, and we want to start a conversation at the end of it that people can relate to in their workplace and speak up and feel comfortable to speak up as well.'

Why was the opening scene cut from The Blame?

Episode one, which aired on 20 September, opened with Crane and Radley (Keegan and Booth) in the pub while the other officers discuss how to pick up women. Apparently, it was originally supposed to open with a different scene but ITV cut it because it was too 'explicit' for audiences.

'There was a much more explicit one that [creators] decided not to go with,' Booth revealed. 'It was explicit... I won't go into what. But they didn't start with it.'

Where was The Blame filmed?

Although, the story unfolds in the fictional town of Wakestead, it was primarily filmed in London and Hertfordshire. Between summer and December 2025, it was shot across Hertford, Walthamstow, Epping and North London.

When is the next episode of The Blame out?

Episode two of The Blame airs at 9pm on Monday 21 September on ITV. The next episode will then air on Sunday 27 September at 9pm.

What are the reviews of The Blame? Here's what the critics say

The Blame has received a flurry of positive reviews so far, particularly praising the show's central themes. Digital Spy critic Janet A Leigh called the series 'compelling', 'better than Fool Me Once' and said viewers 'definitely shouldn't skip' the new shows. While Radio Times called it a 'timely drama about the crisis of confidence in policing', awarding the show four stars.

Ben Dowell at The Times wrote, 'Prime Suspect [tackled police sexism] better, and as long ago as 1991, but institutional sexism is still a timely subject and this drama has its own peculiar power'.

As Booth said himself, 'It is a thriller at heart and I know there's themes that are really important and heavy and matter, but at the same time, I think, it's not about hitting people over the head with it. I think people will be drawn along for the story and for the characters and what I'd like them to take away is to learn something from those themes lightly through the enjoyment of watching a TV show because it is a television show at the end of the day and we made it to entertain people.'

Nikki Peach is a senior writer at Grazia, working across news, entertainment, features. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).

The new skincare launches dropping in my inbox? Plentiful. So much so, that it would be impossible to test them all. But some brands are total non-negotiables on the Grazia beauty team. Take Byoma, whose new peptide based launch is taking social media by storm despite having only hit shelves mere days ago. Peptide serums have definitely had a moment this year, and this new launch is proof that the momentum certainly isn't slowing down. Its MO? To 'future-proof' the look and feel of your skin.'

It's not exactly a surprise. I'm personally hooked on the plumping effects of peptide serums, which are so often touted as 'Botox in a bottle'. Of course, as a seasoned beauty journalist, this is far from my first rodeo when it comes to testing such products – I've tried plenty designed to help improve your skin barrier, help to treat fine lines and help improve skin resilience in the long run. In my experience, finding the right formula is key. Ideally, I want something that boasts gold-standard ingredients – without breaking the bank. Byoma's new Longevit-8 Peptide Serum is just £21.99, and I already have plenty of notes.

At A Glance: Byoma's Longevit-8 Peptide Serum

Speaking of gold-standard ingredients, this one ticks boxes. We're talking a blend of peptides, niacinamide, a tri-ceramide complex and of course the TikTok viral PDRN.

• 8 Peptides - A targeted combination of peptides designed to support the skin’s natural processes in maintaining collagen and elastin, helping improve the appearance of lines, wrinkles and loss of volume

• Niacinamide - Supports the skin’s natural defence system and barrier

• Tri-Ceramide Complex – Repairs the skin's barrier and locks in hydration

• Phyto-PDRN – a vegan polynucleotide which creates the perfect environment for your skin to renew and works on repairing your skin's barrier

• Vitamin E - A powerful antioxidant that helps neutralise free radicals generated by everyday environmental stressors

• PDRN - Initially a derivative of salmon sperm, PDRN improves surface renewal and skin barrier repair.

How did it apply?

When I first tried this serum, I marvelled at how lightweight the formula felt on my skin. It's airy and almost water like - gliding on effortlessly. Despite the potent ingredients, it feels almost undetectable on my skin - the gel-like consistency absorbs within seconds, which makes layering other skincare on top much easier. I love that as soon as you apply this serum, it's undetectable. If you're worried about any pilling under your moisturiser or SPF – don't. The sheer finish won't break down your make-up, either.

Don't just take my word for it. This serum went through some intense clinical trials with volunteers. The results? 96% of users felt they achieved a more strengthened skin barrier after one use. 85% of testers found a visible reduction of depth of wrinkles in just two weeks. With those kinds of results and priced at £21.99, it makes no sense to not give it a try if you're in the market for a powerful peptide serum designed to prolong the youthfulness of your skin.

What did I think overall?

Byoma's new serum has really impressed me. Gone are the days of turning to an intense retinal or tretinoin to see tangible results. Although retinols and retinals certainly have their place in a skincare routine, they are known to be irritating. This serum is perfect for those with sensitive skin looking to preserve its texture going forward. It's the GHK-Cu Longevity Matrix that's proving to be the big-sell for the brand. In more simple terms, this is a collection of ingredients that enhance that ensure the skin is bolstered and fortified - expect a blend of wrinkle-targeting peptides made to plump and soften.

I wanted to give this serum a fair test, so I've been using it consistently for three weeks. In that time, I noticed my skin looking brighter, more hydrated and generally healthier.

I struggle with dryness, and with that my skin can appear dull really easily, but this serum has made a noticeable difference. It gives my skin the fresh, smooth look I'd had when I've been booking in for regular Hydrafacials. I've even caught myself looking in the mirror while doing my make-up and noticing how much smoother and plumper my skin looks - my make-up sits so much better and I'm finding myself reaching for my full-coverage concealer far less often.

Of course, caring for your skin for long term is important, but being able to achieve that hydrated, glowing look from the first use is a win-win in my eyes. And all for just £21.99? It's a beauty no brainer.

Georgia Scott is a beauty commerce writer for Grazia. She has been obsessed with beauty products for as long as she can remember and spends her days hunting for the latest trending products to get her hands on to review.

White jeans have always had a bit of a reputation for being a summer-only affair. They belong to holidays, sunny pub gardens and those rare British days when you can leave the house without checking the weather app three times. Come September, they’re usually pushed to the back of the wardrobe in favour of darker denim, black trousers and anything that feels a little more seasonally appropriate.

I got a pair at the tail end of summer and I’m not quite ready to put them away yet. In fact, white and cream denim has been making a pretty convincing case for staying in rotation well into autumn. The trick is less about the jeans themselves and more about everything you wear with them.

Because yes, a pair of white jeans with a tank top still screams August. Swap that for a ballet cardigan or a light jacket and suddenly they feel far more autumnal. Add darker and richer textures into the mix and the whole thing starts to make a lot more sense.

It’s also a nice break from the usual autumn uniform. Don’t get me wrong, I love black jeans, but by October I’ve worn them enough times to know exactly how they’ll behave. So, if you’re wondering how to make your white jeans work once the sandals are packed away, these are the styling tricks I’m taking into autumn.

Brown Is The New Black

White jeans have long been associated with summer holidays, Aperol spritzes and the general business of pretending you don’t spill things on yourself, but if there’s one colour that can make white jeans feel instantly more autumnal, it’s brown. Chocolate, espresso, camel – take your pick. A brown leather jacket brings warmth to the otherwise summery denim. The combination works particularly well with ecru or cream jeans, which have a softer finish than a brilliant white. Add a brown belt and matching bag, and now your jeans are ready for the new season.

Bring In Some Suede

Nothing screams autumn quite like suede. It's one of those fabrics that adds texture to the outfit and stops your trousers from looking like they belong in July. A pair of tan loafers or a jacket will do the job. And if you’ve been considering investing in suede trainers for autumn, here’s another reason to do it. Just perhaps avoid wearing them on the same day the weather app starts issuing warnings.

Big Coat Energy

The easiest way to make white jeans work for autumn? Put a big coat over them. With a long wool coat over your jeans, there will be no confusion that you’re dressed for the colder weather. A camel coat and white jeans is a good combination, but don’t rule out navy, black, or even pinstripes. This outfit below looks particularly chic. White denim is proving it has a little more mileage than we give it credit for.

Keep It Grounded

White jeans can sometimes feel too clinical, so black accessories are an easy way to give them some weight. A black leather belt, pointed boots, and a nice tote handbag will do the trick. Emma Corrin gave us the best example of this when she stepped off the plane at the Venice Film Festival. The contrast makes the denim feel sharper and less like you’re going off to the South of France. Even better, you probably already own most of these accessories too.

Finish With A Blazer

For those days when you need to look like you have your life together, a blazer is your answer. A tailored one instantly makes white jeans feel more autumnal, particularly when paired with a knit or freshly pressed shirt. Go oversized for a more relaxed feel, or try a fitted blazer if you want something a little sharper. Add ballet flats or a heeled boot, and you’ve got an outfit that works for the office, dinner and everywhere in between. White jeans for autumn? Consider us converted.

Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie.

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If there's one brand that comes to mind when someone asks me for minimalist products to help them look effortlessly put-together (and you'd be surprised how often this request comes in), it's MERIT. The French-girl-favourite make-up brand has become cult among beauty editors, celebrities and the cool celebrities alike, thanks to its pared-back approach to beauty and collection of genuinely brilliant everyday staples. And now, it’s had a romantic makeover courtesy of one of Britain’s most iconic fashion houses.

Fresh from the ERDEM runway at London Fashion Week, MERIT has unveiled its limited-edition collaboration with ERDEM, bringing the exact shades used to create the show’s beauty looks to our make-up bags. And, unsurprisingly, everything is very, very chic.

The collaboration sees MERIT’s modern approach to beauty meet ERDEM’s signature romanticism, with three limited-edition sets spanning make-up and fragrance-inspired body care. MERIT is beloved for its easy-to-use, low-effort formulas – the brand has become something of a Grazia beauty team staple, from its Signature Lip Blush to its Clean Volume Mascara, both of which have earned a permanent place in our beauty bags. Speaking of bags, its Signature Bag has also become something of a beauty-editor icon, and MERIT has some seriously stylish fans to back it up, with everyone from Katie Holmes to Julia Stiles having been spotted embracing the brand's pared-back approach to make-up.

Now, the ERDEM collaboration is giving those everyday essentials a more romantic spin.

First up is The Winter Set, which brings together the limited-edition Solo Shadow Sheen in Mink, Mini Flush Balm in Carnation, Day Glow in Tulle and Clean Volume Mascara. Think soft, diffused colour and radiant skin – essentially, your winter beauty wardrobe in one very pretty box.

Then there’s The Signature Lip Trio, which is arguably the one I'm most excited about for party season and beyond. It includes Signature Lip Blush in the brand-new London shade, alongside Signature Lip Matte in Black Tie and Signature Lip Satin in Bespoke, taking you from barely-there daytime colour to a more polished evening lip.

Finally, there’s The Retrospect Soap Trio, which marks a completely new format for MERIT. The set contains three mini bar soaps infused with the brand’s beloved Retrospect scent, turning an everyday ritual into something that feels considerably more luxurious.

With custom packaging designed in collaboration with ERDEM, these are the kind of beauty products you’ll want to leave out on your dressing table. And considering they’re limited edition (and such good value), I wouldn’t hang around.

Jade Moscrop is the commerce editor at Grazia, where she spends her days testing, researching and obsessing over the internet’s most talked-about buys. From high-street fashion heroes to skincare that actually delivers, she’s all about helping readers cut through the noise and find products worth their money. Follow her on Instagram here.

‘We thought it would be nice for you to write a first-person piece on what it’s like returning to an office job and navigating or rediscovering your workwear wardrobe and what you’ve learned. And we could use street style pics of you…’ To this, I groaned.

When I came back to work last May after a five-year ‘break’, I didn’t think too much about what to wear. Scratch that; of course I did, but I didn’t really sweat it, you know? It wasn’t that much of a preoccupation. I thought, after 25-odd years in fashion, knowing all I knew, my wardrobe and me would slot right back into where we were five years ago, no problem.

So I bought a clothes rail – one of those big sturdy ones they use on fashion shoots – and proceeded to ‘shop’ from my own wardrobe, placing anything that worked on said rail. It was late spring/early summer, that weird transitional period that’s always hard for a wardrobe happiest in sub-zero temperatures – so, already slim pickings. I tried everything on: my old work shirts felt like cardboard after I’d been living in Patagonia fleeces; work trousers, the handful that still actually fit, felt stiff and formal after years in Sweaty Betty leggings. Shirts were gaping over my chest, having inflated to a gargantuan size G; then there was the large new ring of belly (here’s looking at you, menopause). Old work shoes – footwear being the single worst dater of time and trend – looked and felt massively wrong having stuffed my feet into grippy Pilates socks and Birkenstocks for the best part of five years.

But something else was really off: much of my old working wardrobe had been honed from fashion’s frontline, resembling some kind of uberly uptight fashion show uniform, proof that dressing for a cocktail at 9am Milan time was entirely normal. The problem, right there on the rail, was the Old Me. Staring me in the face and laughing at me: ‘You really think you can get away with this Louis Vuitton jumpsuit? Think again, honey.’ Those bottle-green leather Loewe pants? ‘Don’t go there,’ she said. Unfortunately, I did, and it left a mental scar.

Anyway, the point is, Old Me used to think nothing of gadding about in really fancy, really expensive (even then) clothes to work, running up dry-cleaning bills like there was no tomorrow. Runways were my shopping ground. Fashion shows had steered my taste, driven my budget (fairly consistently into the red) and given me forensic knowledge of trends. My access to designers, their studios, their thoughts, being gifted clothes, all of it gave me untold fashion know-how from the most sophisticated sources. And with it the confidence to know what to do with it – how to dress, how to impress, for what and when. I was on the inside, see? Fully trained in the art of fashion. The person who knew.

To say I found my own Old Me wardrobe intimidating would be a profound understatement. Even if I wanted to wear some of this stuff, it was now not at all me. I realised my sartorial confidence was the equivalent of being caught in a wind tunnel of 24/7 Teams chats – flattened.

I stood there in front of the rail. What remained was limited but somehow important – still me? – and a foundation on which to build, clothes that had stood the test of time, weathered trends; old friends to get reacquainted with. My big longevity items? Happily, the ‘boring’ tailoring I’d spent an arm and a leg on. Like the plain nylon-in-a-good-way black Prada mac; a simple pair of Chalayan black heavy wool barrel-leg trousers, before barrel legs were a thing; three Margaret Howell shirts; a Comme des Garçons navy jacket with a bunch of white ruffles; a Roksanda oatmeal jacket; a navy suit from Paula Gerbase; a Jil Sander blazer. And, truthfully (at the risk of all your eyes rolling), a fair bit of Céline (from the é era) – two excellent jackets, one in grey marl wool, the other in deep burgundy moleskin, a navy wrap coat, wide-legged (elasticated) high-waist charcoal trousers – all still in good nick, praise be Phoebe Philo.

I took a good hard look. Why did these pieces still work? They’re all plain, non-shouty clothes that, I guess, channel an essential philosophy, honed on a trio of tells – colour, fabric, cut. Colour: shades are neutral without even one bolt of breakout bright in sight, thus still wearable. Fabrics are high quality, read: built to stand the test of time. Cuts – most important – are classic to the point of boring, with only the barest hint of interest and, vitally, bought because they flatter, and do so even now with my physical expansion.

Then came the first day back. ‘What’s changed?’ asked everyone. Well, clocking all the big-shouldered, oversized blazers, loose shirts and jeans – SO MANY JEANS – and trainers, I’d say workwear, post-Covid and hybrid working, got more casual, ‘effortless’. By that I don’t mean without effort; more nonchalant and entirely knowing, requiring new thinking, new codes.

I needed to plug the gaps between my old stalwart tailoring and new workwear-self, so I took notes from the effortlessly stylish fashion team: Molly’s oversized blazer/striped shirt/jeans/vintage flats; Julia’s brilliant way of magi-mixing high-low looks; and Henrik’s vintage, particularly his Prada from 2017. I also went shopping: I bought jeans from COS – OK, I went a bit mad in COS (white shirts, tailored trousers, knitted tank). I bought jeans from Studio Nicholson – I went mad there too, but that puffer jacket has served me well. I made a few mistakes along the way, too – waistcoats, on my chest, what was I thinking? I have discovered new labels like Rohe, Dehanche, Marie Marot for shirts and two pleasingly androgynous brands, Rier and Fursac. I’m excited about London’s next wave of rising talent, like Talia Byre’s tech fabrics that feel like a new take on officewear. And I’ve found myself scrolling Vinted for, among other things, the 2009 Jil Sander Uniqlo collection; even vintage high street is a thing.

Right now, I’m wearing my Comptoir des Cotonniers x Uniqlo cord trousers (have bought two pairs, chocolate and navy), a charcoal Margaret Howell polo neck with my old Céline cashmere shirt complete with fag burns from another era. I’m wearing these with my favourite boots: black Calvin Kleins with steel toecaps from S/S ’16 – a small, rebellious throwback to my former self.

Well, I can’t totally redact the Old Me. Perhaps I’ll take another look inside my overstuffed wardrobe. And when I finally get around to clearing it out of all the items that no longer fit or work for me any more, I’ll let you know.

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Rebecca Lowthorpe worked as fashion director for Grazia from 2016 to 2019; she is currently Grazia’s acting assistant editor, overseeing fashion and beauty content.

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If longer, fuller-looking lashes are permanently on your beauty wish list, an excellent lash serum should be the one thing you invest in this year. While a great mascara might lengthen and define lashes in the moment, a lash serum goes to work to condition and care for your lashes over time, helping them to look longer, stronger and fuller with consistent use. And if you're yet to find your holy grail formula, I've got good news: the UK’s #1 lash serum brand, UKLASH, has just launched its Big Sale Event, with up to 35% off sitewide across its bestselling lash, brow and hair products.

The sale is the perfect excuse to replenish your beauty staples or discover something new for your autumn routine, from the brand's bestselling Lash Growth Serum to its growing UKHAIR range, which is designed to support healthier-looking hair over time.

And when I say this serum has a serious fanbase, I mean it. UKLASH's Lash Growth Serum has racked up more than 90,000 five-star reviews, making it one of the most-loved products in its range. More than one million serums have also been sold globally, while the formula is clinically proven to deliver visible results – so there's plenty of reason to see what all the fuss is about.

Designed to nourish and condition lashes while supporting their growth, UKLASH's Lash Growth Serum can deliver up to 85% longer-looking and 80% fuller-looking lashes in as little as 25 days. The formula contains vitamin B5, green tea extract and myristoyl pentapeptide-17 and is vegan-friendly, paraben-free, dermatologically tested and ophthalmologist approved. It takes less than five seconds to apply, so it's easy to slot into your existing routine.

And with 30% off during the Big Sale Event, the already popular beauty staple becomes even more tempting, costing just £27.30 compared to its £39 RRP. Simply apply it to your lash line before you go to sleep at night – consistency is key when it comes to seeing results over time.

If you're already a UKLASH convert (welcome to the club!), you'll be delighted to hear the brand has even more lash goodies to peruse, along with brow and hair-growth options too. So, whether you're looking to replenish a favourite or build a more complete beauty routine, there's plenty to discover.

If you’re looking for an instant lash impact to complement your treatments, the multi-award-winning Tubing Mascara uses clever tubing technology to wrap each lash in lightweight polymers for length and definition without the dreaded smudging or flaking. As a recent convert to tubing mascara, it really is a game-changer, especially if you have oily skin or find that your mascara is sliding down your face by 2pm.

Available in Black Americano and Mocha Brown, the precision pine-cone wand catches even the tiniest lashes, while arginine and shea butter help condition them. Even better, it can be removed with just warm water, with the tubes simply sliding away from the lashes – making it a particularly appealing option for anyone who hates scrubbing off mascara at the end of the day. Black Americano actually sold out just one month after launch, while clinical testing found that 95% of users saw visibly longer, lifted and volumised lashes.

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Verity became a BookTok sensation after Colleen Hoover self-published the dark romantic thriller in 2018. The film version starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johson, and Josh Harnett, is soon hitting cinemas, marking the fourth CoHo book to be adapted to screen.

For those well-acquainted with the Hoover universe, Verity is a bit of a vibe shift compared to her other novels. While many of her books cover serious subjects but ultimately are romances, Verity is darker and more sinister, while also being pretty sexy.

In the film adaptation, Anne Hathaway plays Verity, an author who is left comatose by a car accident, preventing her from writing the final novel in her successful series. Her husband (Josh Harnett) hires struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson) to finish the job – but when Lowen discovers a secret manuscript exposing chilling family secrets, everything starts to unravel.

It’s BookTok’s answer to Jane Eyre but how does the film compare? Read on to find out, including the one spicy scene Anne Hathaway said had to stay in from the book.

What is Verity about?

Verity is a twisty, psychological thriller, full of sex, deception, and plenty of shock moments.

‘Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime,' according to the official synopsis. 'Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling thriller author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway), has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series that his wife is unable to finish after a mysterious accident. Upon arrival at the lavish Crawford estate, Lowen slowly learns that things are not exactly as they seem with the discovery of a secret, unfinished manuscript that may divulge chilling admissions about the family’s past.’

Is Verity similar to the book?

Though Verity isn’t in cinemas yet, Colleen Hoover and the cast have given hints in interviews on how faithful the film is to the book.

Plot-wise, the main beats are all the same as the popular novel, but there are some creative differences. For example, Verity and her husband Jeremy have three children in the book, but just two in the film. The film also cuts down the plot line about Lowen being a sleepwalker. Michael Showalter, the film's director, said that ‘those scenes are wonderful and Dakota’s acting is incredible’ but they couldn’t give the narrative as much airtime as the book to keep up ‘focus and the momentum’.

The film also adds some new scenes, one being a saucy one glimpsed in the trailer. There’s a sequence in the film where Lowen is pleasuring herself and imagining having sex with Jeremy, but then the fantasy switches to Verity. Hoover said that she was ‘nervous’ about this addition as it wasn’t in the book, but it ended up being one of her ‘favourite scenes’.

There is one erotic scene from the book that Anne Hathaway, the film’s star and producer, said had to be in the film. ‘There are certain things, like, Verity can be a brunette, but we can't mess up the headboard bit,’ said Hathaway. ‘We have to get that right, because it's too specific and unusual.’

As in the novel, the scene sees Jeremy perform oral sex on Lowen and she covers the sound of her orgasm by biting the headboard, trying to make deeper marks into the wood than Verity’s older, still visible, bites. ‘I never thought I'd bite a headboard on camera in my life, but that was just a Tuesday,’ joked Hathaway.

Hathaway added that audiences will always have their own opinion on how they imagined the book coming to life. ‘We're making choices that people are either gonna go with it or not,’ she explained. ‘The house might not look exactly the way it did in your head when you read the book. For a lot of people, Verity is a blonde. So, you just kind of hope that people will go with your version of it and let it be its own thing.’

When is Verity in cinemas?

For dedicated CoHo fans or those just intrigued by the salacious sounding plot – you don’t have long to wait to watch Verity. Strap yourself in: the film hits UK cinemas on Friday 2 October.

Lucy Keitley is a writer at Grazia UK, covering news and features. She's interested in female-focused stories and smart cultural analysis on a wide range of topics, whether that’s a hard-hitting societal trend or reality TV.

I have never paid much attention to the skin around my neck. But when I turned 30, I became hyper-fixated. I put that down to the sudden deepening of lines and the loss of definition around my jawline. There is, of course, nothing wrong with how our bodies move through time, but as someone who is particularly invested in the quality and health of my skin, I'm now laser focused on tending to those changes. In my quest, I've waded through heaps of lotions and potions, from magical collagen patches to firming serum sticks, in a bid to adhere to the industry's golden rule: 'don't neglect your neck'. But nothing has helped me to stick to the beauty rulebook quite like Medicube's new PDRN Collagen Gua Sha Neck Wrinkle Cream, £29.90.

You will have seen the bubblegum pink tube plastered all over social media recently, with countless beauty buffs joining the choir to sing its praises. Lauded for its sculpting and defining benefits, the cream went so viral when it first launched in the USA that it kept selling out, leaving those of us across the pond in the lurch eagerly awaiting its UK arrival. And finally, the wait is over.

What is the Medicube PDRN Collagen Gua Sha Neck Wrinkle Cream?

The new targeted cream joins a line up of the brand's existing products powered by a potent blend of PDRN, collagen and volufiline. We've already waxed lyrical about the brand's multitasking 'filler in a stick' PDRN Pink Collagen Volume Volufiline Multi Balm Stick, £18.95, its viral pink skin glazing serum is equally brilliant, as is its PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream. These products, along with many others, are the reason why Medicube has rightfully earned its place in the K-beauty hall of fame.

The PDRN Collagen Gua Sha Neck Wrinkle Cream is yet another example of why the brand has established itself as an industry pacemaker – it shouldn't surprise you that the brand has racked up an A-list fanbase spanning Meghan Markle and Hailey Bieber.

While the world of K-beauty is known for its hardworking formulas and innovative delivery systems, the cream combines those qualities by offering up a nifty neck treatment that is dispensed through a built-in gua sha, which allows you two tackle lax skin in two folds: firstly with a dose of renewing active ingredients and secondly with manual intentional movement.

The buzzy ingredients are certainly key to its appeal. It features salmon DNA-derived PDRN to stimulate cell growth and repair within the skin to boost hydration, improve texture, enhance elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines. The infusion of collagen helps to support skin renewal and firmness, according to the brand, while 5% volufiline works by stimulating fat cells to give skin a longer term, plumped up appearance with consistent use.

When paired with a delivery system that encourages you to massage the product into the skin, all while improving circulation, draining fluid and releasing muscle tension, the effects are undoubtedly amplified. No wonder this is Amazon's current number one bestseller in the Neck & Décolleté category.

How to apply

TikTok has come up with its own tagline for this: 'pop it, twist it, squeeze it, spread it, and snatch the hell out of your face'. It's not as rough as it sounds - here's the breakdown. After applying your serum, twist the gua sha applicator so it's switched onto the 'on' mode, then dispense some product by squeezing the tube. Before being tempted to get to work on your face immediately, first spread the product all over the chrome edge of the gua sha - this will prevent any friction on application. Now, you're ready to snatch. Start at the centre of your neck, drawing upwards before tracing the tool over your jawline towards the ear and then slide down the sides of the neck. The best part? You can use this on your face too, whether you want to sculpt cheekbones or awaken the eye area.

My honest verdict

Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'As someone committed to my neck care routine, I'll be the first to tell you it isn't easy. I naturally tend to stop applying skincare at my jawline and have to make a real concerted effort to "not neglect my neck", which tends to drag out my evening routine by a couple of minutes more. But since using the Medicube PDRN Collagen Gua Sha Neck Wrinkle Cream, I'm not complaining. It's helped me to make a ritual out of a mundane task, and I can 100% confirm that is down to the gua sha applicator, which in my opinion is genius. Before getting my hands on it, I was apprehensive about the quality of the gua sha itself, we know those of the jade, rose quartz or stainless steel kind are supreme, so how could a plastic in-built system compare? Quite well it turns out.The gua sha is sturdy and can hold the weight of my medium pressure perfectly fine. The curved ergonomics of the design means it hugs the contours of my face and neck very well, too, relieving all the tension almost instantly. Clinical tests of the product found 100% of testers agreed it reduced neck wrinkles and facial puffiness, and I can attest to those results. I've been using the product for a week and each day that I do, I notice my face and neck looks, like TikTok says, snatched.'

Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, working across all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).

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The Great British Bake Off has been one of the nation's favourite comfort shows for more than 15 years now. Unlike most of its counterparts, aside from the odd underbaked sponge and burnt biscuit, it's been fairly drama-free too.

As the world feels increasingly hostile and unsettling, and future more and more uncertain, The Great British Bake Off holds a special place in the weeknight viewing schedule. The added bonus this year is that Nigella Lawson has joined the fray as a judge alongside Paul Hollywood, bringing a touch of glamour, eloquence and expertise in the art of culinary indulgence to the big white tent.

For those adding Bake Off into their lives for the first time this year, you might not be familiar with how the show works or when the episodes drop. Allow us to explain...

When is the next episode of Bake Off on?

As always, Bake Off airs on Channel 4 at 8pm every Tuesday evening. There are 10 episodes this season with the finale running for an hour and a half as opposed to the usual one hour episodes.

Episode two is out on 29 September at 8pm on Channel 4. Don't forget to put the kettle on.

The episode schedule for Bake Off:

Every week, the contestants are tasked with preparing a 'signature bake', a 'technical bake' and a 'showstopper' over the course of three challenges. At the end of the episode, one contestant is awarded 'star baker' and one is sadly sent home.

Episode 1: 22 September 2026 (Cake Week)

Episode 2: 29 September 2026 (Biscuit Week)

Episode 3: 6 October 2026 (Bread Week)

Episode 4: 13 October 2026

Episode 5: 20 October 2026

Episode 6: 27 October 2026

Episode 7: 3 November 2026

Episode 8: 10 November 2026

Episode 9: 17 November 2026

Episode 10: 24 November 2026 (The Final)

The good news for TV fans is that Bake Off airs on Tuesdays and the new series of The Celebrity Traitors airs on Thursdays and Fridays, so there is plenty of time to indulge in both shows.

Nikki Peach is a senior writer at Grazia, working across news, entertainment, features. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).

If the perfect hair tool existed, it would be multi-purpose, high-performance and easy to use. It would deliver powerful styling but be gentle on our strands, and it would take our hair from wet to wow every time. Well, REMINGTON® has answered our wish with not one, but two such styling solutions. Now we can all achieve salon-worthy results at home.

Designed for different hair types and styling needs, let us introduce the REMINGTON ONE™ Power Dry & Smooth Brush and the REMINGTON ONE™ Dry & Style Digital Hair Dryer. These two game-changing hair heroes make creating salon-quality looks faster, easier and more effortless than ever. And frankly, we are obsessed.

REMINGTON ONE™ Power Dry & Smooth Brush, RRP £129.99

The REMINGTON ONE™ Power Dry & Smooth Brush is the ultimate all-in-one styling tool. Designed to simplify your styling routine, this innovative wet-to-dry brush dries, smooths, volumises and shapes the hair with ease, all without exposing it to extreme heat. Whether you want to create an effortless everyday look or a bouncy blowout, it delivers everything you need in one versatile tool.

No more wasted time waiting for your hair to dry. With its advanced digital motor, the REMINGTON ONE™ Power Dry & Smooth Brush uses concentrated air in Power Dry Mode to deliver 20 times more air pressure and dry hair three times faster. * Targeted drying, or root lift, the fast-drying concentrator and root boost comb work together to create smooth, voluminous results fast.

Ready to style? Simply switch to the Style and Smooth Mode. Controlled airflow and even heat distribution mean a perfect finish every time. The 62mm ceramic oval brush with anti-tangle bristles creates a smooth, bouncy blowout, while the flyaway tamer attachment helps banish frizz for a 95% smoother finish with visibly fewer flyaways. **

Designed for all hair types, you get 12 heat and speed combinations, giving you complete flexibility to create your perfect look.

REMINGTON ONE™ Dry & Style Digital Hair Dryer, RRP £129.99

Designed to deliver professional performance at home, the REMINGTON ONE™ Dry & Style Digital Hair Dryer is a powerful all-in-one styling solution. Create anything from big, bold volume to soft, defined curls, all while protecting your hair from extreme heat.

Featuring an advanced digital motor, the REMINGTON ONE™ Dry & Style Digital Hair Dryer delivers 25% faster drying while maintaining a gentle approach to hair care. *** The innovative HaloGuard™ Heat Setting is designed to prioritise scalp comfort and help protect new hair growth, giving you a more caring styling experience from root to tip.

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For precision styling, we love the Slim Styling Concentrator, which delivers focused airflow, and the Root Boost Comb which lifts hair at the roots for a fuller, more voluminous finish. Meanwhile, the Flyaway Tamer smooths dry hair for a 95% sleeker finish with visibly reduced flyaways. ****

Whatever your own personal styling preference, this tool combines powerful digital performance with intelligent care technology. You can dry curls up to four times faster without disrupting their natural shape or achieve smooth, polished results easily. With a folding handle (and storage bag), it’s as practical as it is powerful, perfect for styling at home or on the go.

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**95% smoother finish with visibly fewer flyaways Vs. air dried hair in REMINGTON® lab testing.

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The silhouettes did the talking at Harris Reed’s Loud Whispers SS27 London Fashion Week show. Drawing inspiration from prominent female figures, including Queen Elizabeth I, models walked the catwalk in all-white ensembles featuring exaggerated necklines, embellished corsets and patchwork trousers, with folds of lace and chiffon bringing texture and dimension to the collection.

But what was even more enchanting was the beauty brief for the show: cheekbones draped with holographic blush, the colour seemingly shifting depending on how the light hit. Enter ‘whimsical blush’, a make-up trend we predict will go viral during the upcoming festive season.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the looks she created, Sofia Tilbury, global artistry director at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, said: ‘With Loud Whispers, Harris transforms and extends the body through silhouette. So I wanted to echo that through an architectural approach to blush, sculpting with colour in a way that feels immersive, expressive and completely otherworldly.’ The resulting make-up looks took two distinct directions: an iridescent pink and a dimensional violet. Translucent washes of colour were swept across the models’ cheekbones, temples, eyes and ears, creating an otherworldly extension of Reed’s sculptural silhouettes.

‘Even though the pink is loud, it's very diffused and ethereal,’ Tilbury told Grazia backstage. ‘So, it really matches the look that he's going for because all the dresses are really sculptural, but everything's white and very soft.’

To achieve the look, skin was first prepped with an array of Charlotte Tilbury skincare heroes, including the cult-favourite Charlotte’s Magic Cream, creating a fresh, dewy canvas for the blush application. For the iridescent pink finish, the Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick in Rosy Glow, £32, was blended across the complexion to create an immersive wash of colour. ‘We built translucent layers of cream blush and reflective pigment, sweeping the colour from the cheeks over the cheekbones and temples, diffusing it through the brow bone and eyelids and extending it onto the ears,’ says Tilbury.

The violet iteration took a deeper, more dimensional approach. The new Airbrush Flawless Blush Blur in Forbidden Cherry, One Night Only and Blushgasm, £35, were layered across the cheeks and cheekbones, blending together to create a veil of deep violet. Elsewhere, Charlotte’s Palette of Beautifying Eye Trends in Digital Lilac, £49, introduced an iridescent pop of colour to the complexion, almost as though the pigment were radiating from within. Lips were kept pared back, allowing the blush to take centre stage.

The result? ‘Duochrome tones and glowing highlights that shift as each model moves, creating a celestial veil of colour that appears almost alive under the runway lights.’ Whimsical indeed.

Maria Papakleanthous is Grazia’s beauty assistant. Originally from Cyprus, she moved to London to chase her dream of working in magazine journalism. At Grazia, Maria writes about the newest beauty launches, wellness trends and everything designed to help you look and feel your best self. Follow her on Instagram @mariapapakleanthous

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Netflix's Monster season four has landed on Netflix, bringing to life the story of Lizzie Borden.

In what became one of history's most shocking crimes, Lizzie was accused (and later acquitted) of murdering her father and stepmother with a hatchet. The violent crime shocked the community - especially given the fact that moral beliefs at the time saw it near impossible for a wealthy, respectable woman to have committed such violent crimes.

In Ryan Murphy's Monster adaptation, the series takes the stance that Lizzie was indeed the murderer. There's some other creative liberties too: the Netflix show also sees Lizzie involved in a relationship with her family maid, Bridget Sullivan.

While Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story depicts Lizzie as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, is there any truth in this? Was Lizzie really in a lesbian relationship with Bridget? Let's separate the fact from fiction.

So, what was Lizzie Borden's sexuality?

In Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, Lizzie (played by Ella Beatty) has a passionate affair with the Borden family maid, Bridget 'Maggie' Sullivan (played by Vicky Krieps.) The idea was first floated in the 1984 novel Lizzie by Ed McBain, and it's this supposed relationship that plays a huge role in the deaths of Lizzie's parents, Andrew (Charlie Hunnam) and Abby (Rebecca Hall).

In the novel, McBain suggests that Lizzie may have secretly had a lesbian relationship with Bridget. After Andrew and Abby discovered the affair, he suggests their reaction led Lizzie to murder them - either out of rage, or in an attempt to keep her sexuality secret.

For years, historians have debated whether or not Lizzie was actually queer. The real-life Lizzie was 32 years old when her parents were murdered and lived unmarried in the Borden family household, having expressed no desire to marry or have her own family. The 'spinster' lifestyle was considered unusual at the time - and even after Andrew and Abby's deaths, she never married or had any significant relationships with men. In fact, she remained unmarried up until her death in 1927 at the age of 66.

Many historians have speculated whether Lizzie may have been a lesbian, having not publicly come out. At the time of Lizzie's life, it was not considered socially acceptable to be gay.

Lizzie also went on to develop a very close relationship with actress Nance O'Neil in 1904, who was rumoured to be queer. While historians have speculated over their close connection, it's not known whether their bond ever stretched beyond simply platonic. According to news reports at the time, Lizzie's sister Emma did not approve of her relationship with Nance, and eventually moved out of the house that she and Lizzie had purchased together with their inheritance.

As for Bridget Sullivan, there's no actual historical evidence suggesting she and Lizzie were ever romantically involved. In fact, it seems this particular storyline may simply have been created as part of Monster's plot.

So, why did Monster choose to portray Lizzie as a lesbian?

Speaking to GO Magazine, Ella Beatty revealed that the lesbian relationship allowed Lizzie to break free from the oppression that overhung her life. Bridget shows Lizzie the option of a new life, where the deaths of her parents could carve the path to freedom.

'I think Bridget is a person who is completely unconfined by the societal rigid standards and oppressive weight that Lizzie has been so familiar with,' Beatty explained, 'and she's someone, more than anything, who treats her with a kind of soft touch. That can be such a transformative experience to be really loved and really seen. It can really change you.'

She continued, 'Self-discovery, whatever that means for all of us, can really re-organise the chemicals of our brain and body and spirit. And I think Bridget, Maggie, Vicky's character, changes her entire worldview and scope of her own life. Her coming into herself as a woman and as a sexual person and as a person in the world, frankly, is complicated, and rage is a big part of it.'

Given the decades that have passed, it's impossible to know whether Lizzie, like many other historical figures, could have been gay. Netflix's Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story simply explores what Lizzie's life may have been like had that been the case.

Stream Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story on Netflix now

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Sam Prince has cemented his status as a Made in Chelsea villain over the years - time and time again. Whether it's kissing his ex-girlfriend's best friend a few days after they broke up, cheating on his partners and then begging for them back, falling out with his friends and business partners or confidently sporting frosted tips, Sam has a whole bag of tricks up his sleeve.

He's also a Made In Chelsea veteran, having first appeared on the show as one of Jamie Laing's Candy Kittens interns during series 13 in 2017. Like many of his fellow cast members before him - Fred Ferrier, Binky Felstead, Ollie Locke, just to name a few - in series 22, Sam made a comeback.

He was introduced as a potential love interest for Inga Valentiner, with Inga's mates - including Maeva - warning that he used to have quite the reputation in Chelsea for being a playboy. For a while, Inga and Sam were happy, until they broke up and he started dating her close friend Yasmine Zweegers. Then Sam and Yaz broke up and he's been playing the field ever since. In season 32, he's had his eyes set on newcomer Maali Khan-Stokes, who happens to also be dating Jack Taylor...

Anyway, if you need a refresher on who Sam is, here's everything you need to know.

Who is Sam Prince?

Sam is a 29-year-old influencer and business owner. Typical of Chelsea, he was educated at St Bede's School in East Sussex. He started the company Forager Teas - described as a sustainable tea brand - during lockdown, and on the website, it says that he 'come[s] from a marketing background'.

However, he now runs a houseplant company called Bellr instead, which he co-owns with fellow co-star Tristan Phipps. Sam has also recently launched a clothing brand inspired by 'British culture' and 'lost memories' called Lost Lovers. Let's see how that one goes...

Who is Sam Prince dating?

Living up to his reputation, Sam is currently surrounded by multiple relationship rumours. Some fans think he is secretly dating his former co-star and close friend Liv Bentley, after the pair shared a series of suggestive photos together on social media over the summer and have been spending a lot of time together, most recently at London Fashion Week.

However, other viewers are convinced he's seeing Maali Khan-Stokes, who he has also recently posted on social media.

At least for now he is not publicly 'official' with either of them, but all that could change in an instant.

How long has Sam Prince been on Made In Chelsea?

For long-term Chelsea fans, they'll remember that Sam was on the show from 2017-2018, joining the cast in series 13. And after rejoining in 2021 for 22nd series, he's still a solid member of the TV series.

What is Sam Prince's Instagram?

Want to keep up with Sam Prince's life outside of Chelsea? (Spoiler: there's a lot of travelling.) You can give him a follow @samjprince.

Who else has Sam Prince dated?

Yasmine Zweegers

Sam and Yas didn't get off to the best start, having first kissed just days after Sam broke up with Inga. It led to an explosive argument at a dinner party during the spin-off, Made in Chelsea: Corsica, and meant they had little to no support behind them as a couple.

However, they pressed on. Aside from a few (more than a few) late night meet ups with Inga during the first few months, and a rumour about Sam sleeping with another girl while they were on a 'secret short break' at Christmas, the couple stayed together for a few years. They even started a podcast together called 'All Things Delicioussss', however they eventually parted ways – on fraught terms. Yaz is now dating British tennis player, Julian Cash.

Inga Valentiner

Sam and Inga were on-again-off-again for several series. At the start of series 23, Inga shocked everyone after deciding to give Sam a second chance. But after a brief romance, they once again ended their relationship - with Sam confessing that he felt 'suffocated' and needed some space.

However, after seeming stronger than ever, the couple broke up for good during the Corsica spin-off in summer 2023. Sam said he wasn't ready for that level of commitment and then swiftly kissed Inga's best friend and, you guessed it, got into a relationship with her. Of course, it didn't end there. The love triangle continued to play out back in London and ultimately led to Inga leaving the show, while Sam and Yasmine remain a couple.

Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo

Sam also dated former MIC star Toff, but the relationship ended when Sam cheated.

Lottie Moss

Sam is also known to have briefly dated Kate Moss' half-sister, Lottie Moss, but the relationship ended when Sam cheated. Of course.

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Between the standard celebrity beauty cash grab and my own ongoing, deeply unglamorous relationship with anaemia and hair loss my expectations for Cécred’s UK launch were hovering somewhere between skeptical and nothing can save my hair.

We’ve all been burned by the classic name slap formula before: a celebrity finds a nice bottle, hires a renderer, and tells us that £60 plumseed oil will solve our existential dread and damage.

But last week, I was invited down to Salt Salon for a Cécred salon session to mark its official UK arrival in Space NK. The entire appointment was peppered with gold standard hair wisdom, a strict fermented rice and protein routine prescribed directly by Ms. Tina Knowles (Beyoncé's mum) and an atmosphere that felt less like a PR push and more like a hair therapy.

To understand why this launch actually matters over here, you have to look at what we’ve been working with. As Neal Farinah, Beyonce's hairstylist put it, ‘I remember coming to London and wanting to find products to treat the hair, and it was very limited for curly girls.’

That lack of options isn't just an annoyance; it’s a systemic design flaw in mainstream haircare. Ms. Tina put it best: ‘Most of the hair industry was centred around straight hair. When you centre the technology around hair that is more fragile, you create a much higher bar of performance.’

That higher bar is obvious the moment you break down the science behind the line. Grace, Cécred’s CEO, explained during the session: ‘The technology takes the treatment and restores the hair structure from the inside out.’

It wasn't built in a sterile vacuum, either ‘We tested this across three continents because we couldn’t find all the hair types we needed to test in one continent,’ Grace noted.

And then, of course, there’s the woman whose name is on the bottle. Beyoncé does not play about her hair - especially when taking it down from braids or protecting it against world tours. ‘We had to face humidity, we had to face tropical climates, we had to face every type of hair and every type of dryness,’ Neal shared. ‘Everything was created around the elements and what is needed for our hair.’

He let slip that Beyoncé practically bathes in hair oil, but her obsession goes far beyond a nice shine. ‘She’s very particular about things, that’s why the products are so good,’ Neal laughed. ‘She’s always like, ‘Mama, we can do this better, send it back.’

That obsessive iteration is why the development took years instead of months. ‘She just didn’t want to create another product on the market. She wanted to make sure it was different,’ Neal added. 'She’s a perfectionist, and this is why it took so long - there was no need to rush it. She didn’t want to create a product just for curly hair. She wanted every hair type to benefit from it. It’s not limited to one hair type.'

Which brings me back to my chair at Salt Salon. As Neal spun my chair around to face the mirror after cutting and styling my hair into a cropped bob, I genuinely cried. I didn't know my hair compromised and anaemia-stricken hair could ever look or feel like that.

While I was taking in the shock, the Cécred team was busily packing up my custom products, and Ms. Tina Knowles turned to me, looked me in the eye, and said, ‘You’re so beautiful. After a year of these products, your hair will be so much better.’

We began diving into my hair history. She told me to avoid tight styles, taking genuine time and care to understand exactly what my hair needs which is something I've never experienced before. Bare in mind, there is a whole event taking place in the background of this appointment.

Ms. Tina alongside Tiffany (Cécred team) then handed me a strictly structured routine heavily focused on deep protein treatments, rich masks, and the flagship Hair Oil. As she touched my scalp she added: 'You have such thick hair, I know what it's like to experience something like this, please follow the routine and stay in touch.'

From that single experience, I learned that hair is sacred. The team poured so much genuine love into me and restored a sense of hope in my own crown that is difficult to put into words. Their level of care is a direct reflection of the thought, science, and respect they’ve built into every bottle. Now that Cécred has finally landed in the UK, it’s a standard we all thankfully get to share.

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Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..

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If you've been gripped by ITV's latest police drama, The Blame, then you'll probably be asking the same question as everyone else: will there be a series two?

As viewers know, the crime drama is about two police officers tasked with investigating the murder of a young figure skater in a quiet town. 'They quickly identify their main suspect,' the synopsis reads, 'but as the case progresses, an unexpected lead comes to light. As Emma (Michelle Keegan) and Tom (Douglas Booth) dig deeper, they uncover a web of lies, institutional cover-ups and moral compromise, which forces Emma to question the people closest to her.'

The six-part series is adapted from the novel The Blame by Charlotte Langley and stars Keegan, Booth, Nathan Mensah, Nigel Boyle, Joe Armstrong, Matilda Freeman, Gavin Spokes, Josh Bolt, Ian Hart and Ceallach Spellman. It has gained particular praise for the way it tackles sexism and misogyny in the police force.

However, since the series is based on a book, will there be a second season?

Will there be a second season of The Blame?

ITV has not confirmed or commissioned a second season of The Blame yet. However, it is possible because Charlotte Langley has indeed written a sequel to her novel called The Intrusion, providing ready-made source material if ITV wants to return to Wakestead.

Anyone who has watched the series obviously wants to know whether Keegan's character Emma might return to solve a new case. In The Intrusion, Erin Crane is no longer working as a police detective. She has become a private investigator and is brought into a new case involving a woman named Amma Reynolds. Amma comes under suspicion after an incident involving DI Mark Stormont, but the investigation gradually leads Erin toward an older unresolved case involving Amma’s brother.

The novel sticks to familiar territory by digging into secrets surrounding Wakestead Police, but it is not a rehash of Sophie’s story. Crane approaches the new mystery from outside the force, providing the sequel with a different sense of perspective.

How did season one of The Blame end?

At the end of season one, Crane's greatest fears are realised as she discovers it was in fact Tom who murdered Sophie. She is therefore entirely unable to trust the people around her, which explains why she decides to leave the police force altogether in the second book. If a second season was commissioned and Keegan signed on again, it could easily pick up where the first season left off.

The good news for viewers (and ITV) is that there is no reason the sequel needs to revisit the Sophie case. It would make sense for the next season to tackle a completely new investigation.

Nikki Peach is a senior writer at Grazia, working across news, entertainment, features. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).

Skirts have been having a major moment. Prada’s latest spring/summer ’27 show was proof that the skirt is anything but predictable for the season ahead. Personality-filled with colour, slits, and playful embellishments - Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada left no fabric untouched. But as we head towards the end of September, there’s one small problem: it’s getting cold. So on the dreary streets of London Fashion Week, stylish women were wearing their favourite skirts with trousers in order to not sacrifice their lower half to the elements.

While this may well be the year of the skirt. This isn’t the first time the combination has bubbled back up, Fendi gave the skirt and trouser pairing some runway love for autumn/winter ‘23, and it’s been slowly making its way back into the trend cycle. Celebrities like Dua Lipa and Kendall Jenner making room for the 'skant' (skirt and pant), in their off-duty wardrobes since the start of the year.

The difference this time? We’re not relying solely on a pair of jeans underneath. Trousers, linen bottoms, leggings and all manner of fabrics are getting involved. Zimmermann’s autumn/winter ‘26 collection set the standard with lace skirts layered over trousers, proving that the duo can feel romantic rather than purely Y2K.

As for styling, a pleated skirt is an easy place to start; simply pair it with fitted bottoms underneath. For something a little more smart, a midi over a straight-leg tailored trouser is polished enough for the office.

Then there’s the kilt and jeans combination, for anyone wanting something a little bit out of the box. A tartan mini over a pair of blue jeans, finished with a chunky shoe, is street style approved. Or, take a leaf out of Zimmermann’s book and try a sheer or lace skirt over trousers, for a night out with friends.

Retailers have even gone as far as doing the layering for us, with skirts and trousers combined into one piece. HELSA Studio has a black fitted version that could easily slot into your workwear rotation, while Zara has a knitted iteration that feels considerably more suited to lounging around than making a 9am meeting. Scroll to shop some of the best 2-in-1 skants online; we are truly spoilt for choice.

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Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie.

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Milan doesn’t do hype; it does staying power. And this season, it’s a city in its second act. After the great creative director shuffle, the question is no longer who’s arriving but whether they can make it stick: Demna’s second outing at Gucci, Maria Grazia Chiuri’s second at Fendi, Meryll Rogge taking Marni back to the physical runway for the second time and Louise Trotter’s third showing at Bottega Veneta. The one true debut this season belongs to Moschino where Sunnei’s Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo take the reins, while Versace sits this season out, with Pieter Mulier’s debut held for 2027. At Emporio Armani, meanwhile, a presentation replaces the usual show – the last collection from Silvana Armani and Leo Dell’Orco before Dario Vitale joins the brand. And, for the first time, Prada opens the week – bumped up from its usual Thursday slot. Well, who better than Miuccia and Raf to set the tone of the week.

The Milan Fashion Week S/S '27 Highlights

Fendi

‘I like my body when it is with your body.’ Maria Grazia took E.E. Cummings’ 1925 poem as the starting point for her second Fendi ready to wear show and Raffaella Carrà as her muse. The Italian pop icon who flashed her navel on 1970s primetime and sang joyfully about sex was the ideal guide to a collection about bodies and freedom.

The set was a hall of mirrors, inspired by Luciano Fabro’s Cubo di Specchi and Carrà and Adriano Celentano’s gloriously bonkers 1974 performance of ‘Prisencolinensinainciusol’ on the variety show Milleluci, a song sung in made-up gibberish meant to sound like English, with dancers multiplied across the screen. Monica Bellucci even danced to it at the arrivals. On the runway, the mirrors multiplied the models, turning every look into a crowd scene.

And the clothes? Underwear as outerwear. Black lace bodysuits, slinky slithery slips, long fringed tops thrown over bras and short shorts. Dressing gowns for wearing out on the street. Necklines slid off the shoulder or were cut away to reveal a scoop of chest. Almost everything came in inky black, the better to show off every line of the body.

Silk met animal print, velvet met parchment, lace, embroidery and intarsia were all in the mix and teed off with jewelled shoes. This was a co-ed show where his and hers were interchangeable: men and women dressed as equals or, ‘no hierarchies’ as the press notes put it. Chiuri called it a return to the energy of her early days in fashion, ‘a creative freedom less pressured by the judgment of others and the market.’ Raffaella Carrà would have loved it.

Prada

Welcome to The New Season – which, let’s face it, never really starts until Prada shows. Miuccia Prada doesn’t just forecast fashion, she reroutes it. With Raf Simons beside her, this isn't a collection, it's a correction: a reminder of what Fashion actually is.

And so to the big focus this season – drum roll – the skirt. The show opened with four punchy felt pencil skirts in red, mustard, green and grey, then multiplied: box-pleated, cropped, printed, wrapped, diaphanous, or fussy satin folded into a flattened-rose effect. Sequinned minis flashed big black knickers beneath; embellished ones dazzled with crystal chrysanthemums in subtle blues and browns, merging into 1960s childrenswear prints worn as dress tops. Others were as simple as a wrap of fabric that fastened with Velcro.

The skirt, in other words, is the new t-shirt. It can be as easy or complex, dressed up or down, worn as you like. With a big cocooning leather jacket,

As Miuccia put it: ‘We were fascinated by the idea of the skirt as an object… Each skirt can be entirely reinvented by whoever wears it, through its combinations with other pieces. It's contemporary because it's flexible, adaptable. It invites contradiction.’

And always the bra – Prada's forever trope. Sometimes just a band of fabric tied at the back; sometimes satin worn over a shirt or strapped around the arm. Not for the faint-chested — or rather for the faint of chest, since these bras offer nothing in the way of support – but they were there, rather, to underline the skirt.

Picture all this happening with the stark scene of the Prada set – held, as usual at the Fondazione Prada, in the form of a gigantic white box, the floor lit in fluro strip lighting – it said palate cleanse, deep clean, modernity, all at once.

Also, please note the look – no make-up - and hair was teased into studied mess, undone, imperfect, always saying something. Bags were scarce – the odd top-handle box bag in croc or envelope of snake. On the feet, pointed slingbacks with delicate heels and embellished toes, or massive ugly tyre-tread stompers because, of course, you can be both things at once.

So, skirts then, the big Prada message this season.

Rebecca Lowthorpe worked as fashion director for Grazia from 2016 to 2019; she is now Grazia’s assistant editor, overseeing all fashion content.

Creatine has been on my wellness radar for a little while. My husband, an avid 4.30am gym-goer, adds it to his morning yoghurt and waxes lyrical about the benefits of the supplement to help build muscle. Naturally, I thought it was designed solely for those who are a part of the Serious Gains Club™, and no one else needs to pay attention. That was until I discovered its relevance to women’s wellness, and once I’d started looking into the science behind it, I realise I’d probably underestimated it.

What is creatine, and why should women care?

Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that your body stores mainly in your muscles, where it helps provide energy during short, intense bursts of activity, such as lifting weights, sprinting or powering through the final few challenging reps of a workout. It’s one of the most researched sports supplements around, but its reputation has historically been much more bodybuilder-coded than women’s wellness.

However, that’s starting to change. For women, creatine can be particularly interesting as part of a strength-focused routine because research suggests it can help support physical performance and, when combined with resistance training, lean muscle mass and strength. Women naturally have 70-80% lower creatine stores than men, so there could be quite a lot to gain. There’s also growing interest in its role in healthy ageing, with recent research finding modest improvements in lean mass and strength in postmenopausal women taking creatine alongside resistance training.

And there’s more to the conversation than just muscles, which is where my ears really perked up. Your brain uses creatine as part of its energy system, which is why researchers are increasingly looking at its potential role in cognitive performance. There’s promising evidence around areas including memory and processing speed, although this is still an emerging area of research rather than a proven solution for brain fog (a girl can dream). There’s particular interest in whether creatine could be useful when the brain is under extra demand, including periods of stress or poor sleep.

As the mum of a toddler, this was what made creatine suddenly feel much more relevant. I wasn’t looking to become a bodybuilder; I was interested in supporting my strength, energy and general wellbeing as part of daily life, so I decided to give it a go.

My creatine product of choice was JSHealth Vitamins’ Lean+, which I tested for eight weeks. Having already tried the brand’s Dream Night+ Powder and been thrilled with the results, I was excited to embark on this wellness adventure.

What is Lean+?

Lean+ is a three-in-one formula designed to support lean body mass, metabolism and digestive wellness. At its core is 5g of micronised creatine monohydrate per daily serving - a research-led amount and more than the 3g daily intake associated with the authorised physical-performance claim for creatine.

It also contains Reducose®, a white mulberry leaf extract that helps support a healthy blood sugar and insulin response, plus the clinically studied live bacteria strain Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis to support intestinal and gastrointestinal health.

It comes in powder form, in a delicious pineapple-lime flavour, which should be mixed into water and taken with a meal containing carbohydrates. It has no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners and contains less than 0.1g of sugar per daily serving - it felt relatively easy to make it part of my everyday routine.

The first few weeks: making it a habit

The first few weeks were less about noticing any changes and more about getting used to taking Lean+ consistently. I mixed one serving into water each day, and because I wasn't changing my diet or suddenly embarking on a completely different workout programme alongside it, I wasn’t expecting a dramatic before-and-after moment.

And that's actually worth saying: creatine isn't a magic weight-loss or muscle-gain supplement, and you shouldn't expect to look completely different after a couple of weeks.

Instead, I treated it like any other daily wellness habit. I wanted to see what happened when I simply gave my body a consistent 5g dose of creatine every day and otherwise carried on as normal.

The pineapple-lime flavour certainly helped. It felt more like having an exotic drink than taking another supplement, and the powder format meant I could easily mix it into water or add it to a smoothie.

Week four: A difference in my workouts

By around the halfway point, I was much more interested in what was happening when I exercised. Creatine is well researched for supporting physical performance during successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise and for helping enhance lean body mass when combined with resistance training. I started paying attention to things I wouldn't normally think about: how I felt during a harder set, whether I could maintain my effort and how I felt afterwards.

I wouldn't claim that I suddenly became stronger overnight. But I did start feeling more confident in my workouts, particularly when I was doing shorter, harder bursts of exercise, and I felt comfortable pushing myself with an extra few reps or a heavier weight. The difference was subtle, but it was there.

Eight weeks later: what are my overall thoughts?

After eight weeks, I wouldn't say I look dramatically different – and I think that's important to be honest about.

I haven't suddenly lost loads of weight or gained obvious muscle, and I haven't changed my diet or introduced a completely new fitness regime that could explain away any changes.

What I did notice was that I felt more conscious of my strength and more confident during my workouts. I felt like I could push myself a little harder during certain sessions, and I liked how simple it was to make creatine part of my everyday routine. I also had more motivation to work out and felt more energised when playing sports, too.

I also think eight weeks gave me a much better understanding of what creatine actually is. This isn't a supplement that you can expect to deliver an overnight transformation, but perhaps that’s the shift we need when it comes to the world of supplements. It's more about consistency and overall support, which can only be a positive thing.

What about brain fog and mental fatigue?

After eight weeks, I wouldn't claim that Lean+ magically sharpened my memory or eliminated mental fatigue, but I was able to concentrate for longer periods of time and found that I didn’t feel quite as depleted as I normally did during my period. There are, however, a few too many variables to put this all down to creatine, but it was a positive change, nonetheless.

If you're particularly interested in the metabolic side of wellness, JSHealth Vitamins also offers the Lean Metabolism Bundle, which pairs Lean+ with Berberine+.

Berberine+ is a once-daily formula containing Berberis aristata standardised extract alongside chromium. Chromium helps support normal macronutrient metabolism and the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels, as well as contributing to normal metabolic health.

The idea behind pairing the two is pretty straightforward: Lean+ brings together creatine, Reducose® and beneficial bacteria to support strength, metabolism and digestive wellness, while Berberine+ provides additional targeted support for metabolic health.

The appeal is that neither needs to involve a complete lifestyle overhaul. They're designed to slot into an existing routine, which, realistically, is the only kind of wellness habit I know I'll stick to.

What’s my verdict overall?

Eight weeks wasn't long enough for me to claim some dramatic body transformation, and I wouldn't want to suggest that it was. What it was long enough to do, though, was change my perception of creatine.

I started this experiment thinking creatine was something I'd leave to the bodybuilders, and I finished it thinking more about how I feel in my body, not so much about how I look, and that consistency is more important (and realistic) than overnight results.

And perhaps that's the biggest takeaway. Creatine isn't just about getting bigger muscles, and it certainly isn’t reserved for those eating chicken, rice and vegetables like it’s part of their religion. For women, it can be part of a much broader conversation around strength, performance and supporting your body as you move through different stages of life.

Eight weeks later, I'm still adding that delicious pineapple-lime scoop to my day, and I don’t plan to stop anytime soon. Interested in trying it for yourself? Shop the supplement below.

This is a paid partnership with JSHealth Vitamins.

Jade Moscrop is the commerce editor at Grazia, where she spends her days testing, researching and obsessing over the internet’s most talked-about buys. From high-street fashion heroes to skincare that actually delivers, she’s all about helping readers cut through the noise and find products worth their money. Follow her on Instagram here.

Love or loathe him, Tom Cruise never fails to make a splash. In his new film Digger, Cruise looks totally different to how you've seen him before, aged-up in heavy prosthetics to transform into an eccentric, grey-haired, oil tycoon.

Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the dark comedy sees Cruise’s character scramble to save the world after triggering a global ecological disaster. It’s a change of pace for the Mission Impossible actor, who has mainly starred in action films over the last decade of his career. Alongside Cruise, Digger has a strong supporting cast of Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Jesse Plemons. This week, there was a star-studded premiere, which saw Cruise pose with the Prince and Princess of Wales.

The film hasn’t hit cinemas yet but early reviewers have shared their thoughts – which are mixed. Digger has been called everything from ‘brave and gorgeous’ to a ‘mess’. Read on for our debrief on whether it’s worth the watch.

What is Digger about?

In Digger, Cruise takes the central role as an oil tycoon whose drilling in Greenland dislodges an ice shelf from a glacier, which threatens to cause a global disaster. As he made the mess, he must clear it up, so Cruise’s character tries to save the world from the carnage he’s created.

Early reviewers have been told to keep secret a twist that will ‘make or break the film for many,’ according to The Independent, so we can expect surprises beyond the already quirky-sounding plot.

What do the reviews say?

Digger has had a polarising response from critics – with some saying Cruise can expect an Oscar nomination for his performance, while others are far more scathing.

Starting with the positive, IndieWire’s Anne Thompson described Digger as a ‘brave and gorgeous art film that will not score with mainstream audiences but will play best for the Academy, especially crafts and actors,’ adding that ‘critics will divide on Cruise.’ Jack Hamilton from Good Day Chicago went further: ‘Digger is my favorite film of ‘26 – I avoided spoilers, so the surprises had an incredible impact. A bit Kubrick, a bit Black Mirror but also feels original – a surreal, weird, funny study on (human) nature and storytelling. Tom Cruise’s performance ranks among his career best.’

Not everyone was convinced, however. Joey Magidson from Awards Radar called the satirical drama ‘a mess’ (ouch). He continued, ‘Tom Cruise and Alejandro G. Iñárritu are taking a massive swing here, but despite some great production design and a commitment to their big choices, not a whole lot works here. Cruise is good and Riz Ahmed is a highlight, but man this wasn’t enjoyable.’ Meanwhile, Next Best Picture’s Matt Neglia says the film is ‘a hollow misfire’. He says that while this is Cruise’s ‘most dynamic and interesting role in years’, it’s held back by the narrative being ‘so imbalanced in favour of its zany but empty theatrics.’

Many reviewers acknowledge the film’s divisive nature. Chris Gore from Film Threat says, ‘Digger is the biggest swing of Cruise’s career. It’s either going to blow your mind or you’ll have other thoughts when you learn what is really happening in Iñárritu’s masterfully directed film.’ Inverse’s Hoai-Tran Bui says, ‘Very mixed on Digger which had things I liked (Cruise’s performance included) and things I found absolutely insufferable. I wasn’t a devoted Iñárritu hater before this but now I kind of get it!’

Iñárritu has won two Best Director Oscars for Birdman and The Revenant – the jury is very much out on whether a third will be coming his way, but with reviews like these we’re certainly intrigued.

Digger is out in UK cinemas on Friday 2 October.

Sienna Miller has long been at the forefront of hair trends. Over the years, her varying styles have run the gamut of head-hugging pixies, short sharp bobs, and even 'the Rachel' at one point. It's no wonder tears of her hair always find their way backstage at fashion week and onto movie sets – early 2000s references of her golden locks famously inspired Cathy's looks in Wuthering Heights for example. While she's leaned into colour, cut, and style playfully, it's her effortlessly tousled boho-chic waves that have become her trademark and she's bringing that flair to a new style, which is fast becoming her latest signature. Enter: the boho bun.

Move over slick back. We knew the days of the clean girl were numbered and Miller's new go-to proves it. In place of polished buns and a light-reflective glossy finish helped by layers of waxes and gels, the undone updo is beginning to make its mark. It was spotted all over London Fashion Week, at the Erdem, Burberry, and M&S spring/summer 27 shows. In fact, at the latter, hairstyling legend Sam McKnight created an 'off-duty supermodel chignon' for the runway, which is already being copied pasted IRL.

Now, Miller is giving the style the red carpet treatment. For the London premiere of Sky and HBO's explosive new legal divorce drama War last week, in which she plays fierce wronged party Carla Duval, the actress arrived with a ‘lived-in lux’ bun. And, last night at the show's New York premiere, wearing a fresh-off-the-runway spring/summer 27 Erdem gown, she appeared be sticking to the trend, having pulled from the catwalk's loose bun brief, too.

'Softness is a key characteristic of Miller's hair,' explains Tom Smith, hairstylist and Grazia beauty panellist. 'While she has a symmetrical middle parting, the softness comes through the asymmetry of the pieces that are framing her face and the way her hair is elegantly swept back in a relaxed way at the nape of the neck.'

It's a counterbalance to the wave of slick backs we've become accustom to, which are notoriously hard on hair health, including hairlines and edges. But Smith notes the post-summer yearning for styles that capture a 'lightness, freeness, and airiness' isn't just about health and comfort, it's an intentional fashion choice. 'Where fashion is more sculptural and structural at the moment, from Schiaparelli to Loewe and Bottega Veneta, soft hair is a really good way of balancing that.'

While slightly wild, free flowing looks have taken centre stage (look to Daisy Edgar-Jones' recent masterclass in undone romantic hair), the secret to making it look polished enough for a red carpet moment is all about its foundation.

'The secret is having some structure somewhere. In Miller's case, it's that really perfect middle parting and the really impeccable colour. The key is making sure there's enough of a structure and foundation in the look to make the softness look intentional,' adds Smith.

Achieving the look yourself at home is easier than you think because you can work with a natural waves, textures, and bends in the hair. Start by using a pintail comb to create a perfect middle parting and a little hairspray over the parting to reset it in place. Then, gather and tie the hair into a loose bun at the nape of the neck before pulling some strands around the fronts with your fingers a little bit at a time so as not to overdo it. Finally, take a texture spray and lightly mist over for some delicate control.

Voilà, a look Miller would be proud of.

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Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, working across all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).

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When does a fashion brand officially make it? A celebrity endorsement is always nice, and so is commercial success, like a London store or a presence at M&S. And, by those measures, Never Fully Dressed has ticked all of the boxes. But, even with that under its belt, I still haven't mentioned the marker that's slightly closer to home that determines if a brand has 'made it', per se: you just keep spotting it on everyone.

You open Instagram and see someone you know attending a wedding in Never Fully Dressed, then, you head outside and spot a woman wearing a design from the same brand – and to top it all off, you open a magazine, and there you have it: Kendall Jenner and Florence Pugh are also both wearing pieces from Never Fully Dressed.

Never Fully Dressed has become a brand that's recognisable through its clever use of colour, prints and details which allow many of its designs to be styled in more ways than one. And, while the brand has cultivated a loyal following in its own right, the celebrity seal of approval has also helped – its 'boob shirt' was one of my earliest introductions to the brand after Kendall Jenner wore it back in 2017.

After back-to-back sell-out collections, Never Fully Dressed, much like plenty of the fashion brands that have reached a certain level of success, now has the challenge of keeping its customers engaged. Its latest move is a playful one, and one that makes the dream of having a digital wardrobe à la Cher Horowitz in Clueless more of a reality. Never Fully Dressed now offers an AI-powered styling experience that lets you create a digital avatar, experiment with its dresses on your own measurements and ask for outfit suggestions in much the same way you would your best-dressed friend.

For me, Never Fully Dressed's designs have always been about more-means-more, and for the first dress I'd be tempted to put into its AI storefront, it would be the Leopard Charms Sophie Dress – a scarf dress emblazoned with muted leopard print and cute motifs. It's a really good pick for the cooler weather too, as it can be just as easily styled with a pair of knee-high boots and a longline wool coat as it can with kitten heels in the summer. Alternatively, if you can get your hands on anything from the brands' deer collection, like the currently sold-out Deer Olivia Dress, I'd advise you to do so immediately - you'll get so much wear out of it.

With its flattering, endlessly versatile dresses and increasingly devoted following, Never Fully Dressed has a particular fashion alchemy nailed. So, virtual shopping or not, consider this the sign you've been waiting for to find the dress you'll be wearing on repeat.

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Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she's hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she's going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram.

Naturally, autumn calls for layering because heading out in just a top is a guaranteed recipe for catching a cold. Yet, you don’t always want to be swaddled in an oversized coat. Plus, London’s tubes and most office spaces, for that matter never quite seem to master a comfortable 'heat to AC' ratio.

That’s where the blazer nicely slots in. Sitting comfortably between a lightweight jacket and a coat, it offers the perfect balance. When styled thoughtfully, a blazer is a true jack of all trades. Belted over smart trousers with heels, and it’s instantly dinner ready. Paired with jeans and trainers, it becomes a casual uniform for navigating the city. And for those looking to push the boundaries, it can be styled with almost anything - track pants included.

If you want to avoid leaning too heavily into ‘corporate core’ this season, here is your cheat sheet for getting the most out of your blazers, from playing with proportions to clever accessorising.

Crop It

A cropped blazer immediately strips away any association to the boardroom, giving the piece a much more casual vibe. Because the shorter hemline exposes more of your outfit, it’s ideal for pairing it with high-waisted denim or fluid trousers to elongate your legs. For extra points, you could add a fun baby tee underneath.

Belt It

When in doubt, lean on your accessories. Next to a shirt, there's arguably no better companion to a blazer than a belt. It instantly draws attention to your waist and makes it look like you've spent more than 10 seconds thinking about what you were going to wear that morning. If you're looking to really take the reins, opt for a statement belt or a chunky medallion and wrap a scarf around it. Just like this street-styler has done. I'm not sure whose boss is taking this to a meeting.

Casual Contrast

Something that shouldn't work on paper but absolutely does visually: a blazer and a hoodie. It looks particularly well executed when you match the colour of your hoodie to your blazer. To add more interest, play with texture - chunky knits and wool both look great.

Play With Pattern And Proportions

While we might automatically reach for black when the temperatures drop, that doesn't mean colour has to disappear until spring. Give your blazer a little more personality with a pattern, exaggerated shoulders or a nipped-in waist. Playing with proportions can also completely change the feel of the jacket. A cocoon blazer worn with something slim underneath will look very different from a fitted style paired with looser trousers.

Soft Meets Structured

This autumn, we're refusing to let go of the slip dress. One of the easiest ways to make it feel more seasonally appropriate is to layer it underneath a blazer. It gives the dress a little more edge while making the whole look feel dressy enough for dinner. So, no, 'blazer' doesn't have to mean tailored trousers and loafers. Consider this proof.

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We're almost at the end of September, which means it's more than acceptable to mention Christmas. In the beauty world, plenty of beauty advent calendars have launched already, meaning time is of the essence if you want to get one for yourself before they all sell out.

One of the standouts of the advent calendar game is Lookfantastic's Beauty Advent Calendar, and, as if the original 2026 offering wasn’t exciting enough, the beauty giant has just announced a new K-beauty advent calendar, which is, unsurprisingly, already selling fast.

Given the popularity of K-beauty brands, and the number of new brands now available in the UK, it was only a matter of time before a K-beauty advent calendar landed on the scene. For those well-versed in the ways of glass skin, many of the products will obviously be on your radar, but if you've been desperate to try more brands in the K-beauty space, the new Lookfantastic 12 Days Of K-Beauty Advent Calendar is ready and waiting. Although this advent calendar only has 12 doors, it doesn't mean it's any less indulgent. Inside you will find products from viral brands like Biodance, Medicube, Laneige and Beauty of Joseon - meaning your skincare routine is about to get an upgrade.

When does the Lookfantastic K-Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 launch?

This year's Lookfantastic K-Beauty Advent Calendar has officially launched today, September 23rd, and is available to shop now. But, be warned, it's already selling fast and, given the price, won't stick around for long.

How much is the Lookfantastic K-Beauty Advent 2026 Calendar?

The K-Beauty Advent is available to shop for just £50 with products inside worth over £140.

Is Lookfantastic's K-Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 worth it?

Absolutely, yes. If you love a viral beauty K-beauty product and you've been looking to try some formulas that have made it big on your algorithm, this advent calendar is perfect. I was so pleased to see Biodance's Bio Collagen Overnight Sheet Mask hidden inside - I swear by these face masks, and my skin always looks plump and dewy when I've used them. The overnight sheet mask is infused with plenty of hyaluronic acid and collagen to transform the skin and leave you waking up with deeply hydrated and plump-looking skin.

If you haven't tried the Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum Ginseng + Retinal, now's your chance. This beauty advent calendar is worth it just for this formula. To say this eye cream is a viral sensation is an understatement. The serum is powered by a potent blend of skincare heavyweights, including ginseng extract and retinal to promote faster cell turnover, brighten, firm and improve the appearances of any darkness and puffiness.

One last favourite had to be Medicube's Zero Pore Pads 2.0. This full-sized tub of exfoliating pads has gained icon status recently for the ability to help deeply cleanse clogged pores and gently exfoliate. The blend of AHA fruit complex, salicylic and lactic acids helps to minimise the appearance of pores and excess oils leaving the skin polished, clear and looking glowing.

If you've wanted to treat yourself to some new K-beauty heroes but didn't know where to start, this year's Lookfantastic K-Beauty Advent Calendar is the perfect place to start. As expected, this calendar is extremely popular and is already selling out, so if you want one, move fast.

What's inside this year's Lookfantastic K-Beauty Advent Calendar?

• Anua Zero-Cast Moisturising Finish Sunscreen 50ml (Full Size) - Worth £18

• Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Ceramide Barrier Moisturising Cream 15ml (Deluxe Size) - Worth £7

• Laneige Water Sleeping Mask 10ml (Deluxe Size) - Worth £4

• SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule 55ml (Full Size) - Worth £15

• Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser 40ml (Full Size) - Worth £5

• Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scrub 30g (Deluxe Size) - Worth £5

• Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 x1 (Full Size) - Worth £17

• Biodance Bio Collagen Real Deep Sheet Mask x1 (Full Size) - Worth £3.80

• Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum Ginseng + Retinal 30ml (Full Size) - Worth £15

• INNISFREE Green Tea Hyaluronic Serum 10ml (Deluxe Size) - Worth £7

• INNISFREE Green Tea Ceramide Milk 15ml (Deluxe Size) - Worth £5

• Tocobo Glass Tinted Lip Balm 013 Tangerine Red x1 (Full Size) - Worth £10

• ISNTREE GIM PDRN FIRMING CREAM 50ml (Full Size) - Worth £28

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It is rare to see the Princess of Wales step out in something entirely new. Her wardrobe is usually a masterclass in storytelling, built around an archive of thoughtful references and frequent rewears.

Although, the London premiere of Digger proved to be an exception. Descending the carpeted stairs alongside Tom Cruise, Catherine stunned in a pleated purple chiffon gown by Jenny Packham - a new addition to her collection. Given her reputation for re-wearing memorable looks (such as the pink Gucci dress she brought back for the 2026 BAFTAs after first wearing it in 2019), this new dress immediately drew attention.

However, eagle-eyed watchers knew the true details lay in her deliberate choice of accessories. Her statement piece was the historic Amethyst Sautoir necklace, a century old heirloom with a past. The heart-shaped pendant was originally given by Queen Alexandra to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (the future Queen Mother) as a wedding gift in 1923.

The piece had rarely been seen in public over the past century; its last major outing was 14 years ago, when Queen Camilla wore it – also styled with a purple gown to the 2012 premiere of Skyfall. The Sautoir necklace also doesn't sway far from her off duty looks, as Catherine is fond of stringing a heart locket on her neck.

Unsurprisingly, homages did not end there, framing her face were the Collingwood pearl drop earrings, another cherished heirloom once belonging to Princess Diana. The earrings were first worn in June 1981 for a pre-wedding banquet honouring King Khalid of Saudi Arabia at Claridge's hotel in London.

Prince William accompanied his wife in a black tuxedo to support their long-time friend Tom Cruise and his latest film, which is set to hit theatres on October 2nd. The evening was packed with easter eggs – a testament to the consistency Catherine brings to every public appearance. Blink, and you might miss it.

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If there’s ever a time for a twisty crime drama, it’s now - and The Blame may well be one of the best to watch right now.

The ITV drama, starring Fool Me Once's Michelle Keegan alongside a stellar cast, taps in on misogyny and violence against woman and girls. Highlighting institutional cover-ups and corruption within the police force, it seems an all too familiar story brought to our screens...

And by the twisty finale episode, viewers are left face to face with the extent of the corruption at Wakestead Police Station, with DI Emma Crane (Michelle Keegan) finally getting to the bottom of who truly murdered Sophie Madsen (Matilda Freeman).

So, who really killed Sophie? Here’s that shocking The Blame ending explained.

Warning: The Blame spoilers lie down below…

What happened in The Blame's final episode?

By the time we reach our finale, DI Emma Crane knows for certain that someone working at the station has been luring women to their home to assault them. She knows that that person is also involved in Sophie Madsen’s death - but she doesn’t know exactly who that is just yet…

During the events leading up to Sophie’s death, we discover that her skating coach had been making inappropriate sexual advances towards her. After being removed from the team for rejecting him, Sophie turns to Wakestead Police for help. It’s here that the institutional failings begin - with Sophie treated badly by DC Joel Stevens (Gavin Spokes) and DC Douglas James (Josh Bolt) during her interview.

Left unsettled by the lack of help offered to her, Sophie begins investigating the police station herself. It’s here that she discovers somebody working there has been using their position of power to get women to come to his home to drug and sexually assault them.

Sophie finally uncovers that that man is Neil Shergill (Nigel Boyle), Head of Digital Forensics at Wakestead Police. After using police reports to find their details, Neil would use a burner phone to message the vulnerable women, pretending to be another officer at the station who wanted to take their case on and get justice for them. Once the women were at his house, Neil would spike their drinks, assault them, and take photographs to keep as a trophy - leaving them unable to remember what had happened.

By the time Neil contacted Sophie about her case, she already had her suspicions. Once in his house, she chose not to drink her spiked wine - and instead went about finding evidence around Neil’s home that confirmed he was indeed the serial rapist.

However, it wouldn’t be Neil who would end Sophie’s life. The young girl would escape his clutches, only to turn for help to the very person who would end her life…

During The Blame’s season finale, DI Emma Crane visits Neil to say that she has discovered the burner phone belonging to the rapist. Unaware that he is the person she’s looking for, Emma asks Neil to use his skills to find out who it belongs to.

Realising he is about to be caught, Neil offers Emma a spiked glass of wine. As Emma is about to pass out, Neil offers to ring the burner phone - and of course, it’s heard ringing inside his house.

For a moment, it seems this might spell the end of Emma, with Neil murdering her to try and cover up his crimes. However, it’s at this point when Tom arrives to save her. Viewers discover that Emma had managed to message DI Tom Radley (Douglas Booth) for help just before she passed out from the spiked drink - and she later wakes up in hospital, discovering that Tom had killed Neil in what was deemed ‘appropriate force.’

Lovingly looked after by Tom, Emma later returns back to work after her traumatic ordeal. However, things are far from finished.

Not long after her return, DC Lewis Brimah is seen warning Emma that Tom may not be what he seems, hinting that ‘nobody is a good guy all of the time.’ Kapil Manek (Vikash Bhai) later suggests that Tom might be responsible for his forced resignation, giving Emma further reason to doubt her lover.

So, who actually killed Sophie?

It’s known that Neil wasn’t the man who murdered Sophie - and as the evidence mounts, Emma begins to worry that the real murderer might well be Tom.

It turns out, her instincts were correct.

Viewers discover that Tom did indeed murder Sophie Madsen. While investigating Marissa Andrei’s sexual assault, Tom uncovered CCTV footage proving that Neil was the culprit. Instead of reporting it, he used the evidence to manipulate Neil into helping further his career.

It emerges that Kapil was correct: Tom did indeed ask Neil to frame Kapil for leaking the identity of a confidential informant, leading to his resignation. Tom has been hoping for a promotion, and had grown concerned that Kapil might get it.

Sophie found herself collateral damage in Tom’s twisted plan after she turned to him with evidence of Neil’s involvement in the sexual assaults. Knowing he would be implicated in covering up Neil’s crimes if anyone found out about him, Tom chooses to murder Sophie. Flashbacks show Sophie stumbling and hitting her head while attempting to flee from Tom - with the officer using a rock to end her life.

 He later uncovers the extent of Neil’s crimes - but by that point, he’s in far too deep to report him.

Of course, Tom explains to Emma that he’d discovered that it was Neil who killed Amber Dodds - not Stanley Vogel, who Emma had put behind bars. He insists he was trying to protect Emma from her error being uncovered, and the fact that she’d been so sure it was Stanley that she’d planted evidence to ensure his conviction.

However, corruption isn’t a path Emma’s willing to take. She arrests Tom and calls it in, with the former lovers seen in tears.

Is there going to be a season two of The Blame?

While Tom might finally be behind bars, that doesn’t signal the end of Wakestead’s corruption. In the closing moments of The Blame, Lewis discovers evidence that Emma herself is corrupt - discovering a photocopy of one of Neil’s trophy photographs in Emma’s jacket pocket. The show ends with viewers on the edge of their seats, not knowing what he’ll choose to do with this information. Could it be opening the door for a season two? We’ll wait and see…

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The Great British Bake Off has returned to our screens - but for one contestant, our opening episode took an unexpected turn.

The beloved baking show has returned for another season, bringing another round of bakers to the iconic tent, where they’ll be hoping to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Nigella Lawson with their star bakes.

However, things took a turn for contestant Shannon who was forced to leave the tent unexpectedly...

Why did Shannon leave Bake Off?

12 bakers initially entered the tent, but by the time it came to our final showstopper challenge, only 11 remained. 29 year old project planner and scheduler Shannon from Gloucestershire was unable to complete the final challenge of the night after becoming unwell, with viewers told that she had been forced to head home after falling ill.

As the remaining bakers continued working on their portrait cakes, host Alison Hammond explained that ‘the tent is missing one,’ adding, ‘Well, Shannon’s had to head home.’

However, it was news that also signalled a twist for the show. Although the competition usually sees a contestant eliminated after a technical challenge and showstopper, Shannon’s departure meant a shake up to plans.

Will Shannon return to Bake Off?

After Shannon’s illness left her having to head home midway through the episode, producers and judges made the decision to skip the elimination during the first week - a first in GBBO history.

Nigella explained, ‘We had a big decision to make due to Shannon’s withdrawal. We thought the fairest thing was to bring everybody back next week and go from there.’

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Let’s be honest: white leather trainers in late autumn are an absolute liability. One wet leaf, one puddle disguised as a slight dip in the pavement, and your box-fresh shoes are ruined. Suede, however, is oddly satisfying around this time of year. While mesh feels a bit flimsy and knits feel wildly optimistic from September onwards, suede just works. Granted, you'll still have to dodge puddles on your morning commute, but the style anchors everything from black outerwear and dark denim to those big wool coats you’ve been dying to pull out of storage.

Of course, we have high fashion to blame for the current chokehold brown suede has on our wishlists. The New Balance x Miu Miu 530 SLs took over and never really left our heads, taking a classic retro shape, squashing it flat, wrapping it in an espresso shade, and adding absurdly cool double laces. Beyond those, a few other pairs are worth getting acquainted with, from Puma Speedcats loved by celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski, to Bella Hadid’s favourite maroon suede Adidas SL 72, to Isabel Marant making its way back into the mainstream via Blue Ivy, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha.

When we think of suede, our minds often go straight to brown, but it doesn’t have to stay in that lane. Harry Styles and Jacob Elordi are perfect examples of this, with Styles taking a liking to Celine’s blue lambskin trainers around the streets of New York and Elordi opting for the off-white ones.

I know what you’re thinking: spending money on a material vulnerable to water feels like a gamble. Naturally, the high street paid attention to this demand. Remember last year when COS dropped its brown suede trainers and the internet collectively lost its mind? They went viral in about four seconds, sold out in five, and suddenly every second person on your feed was wearing unbranded coffee coloured trainers with wide-leg trousers. Fortunately, they are still in stock, so you can easily get in on all the suede action this autumn.

To keep your trainers as fresh for as long as possible, start by spraying new suede with a dedicated stain and water-repellent protector before your first wear. If you pick up dirt, use a soft suede brush to gently restore the nap rather than scrubbing the fabric. Finally, if you do get caught in a downpour (this is the UK after all), stuff the shoes with paper towels to hold their shape and let them dry naturally away from direct heat to prevent the leather from stiffening. With all those tips in mind, scroll to find the buzziest suede trainers to match your autumn wardrobe.

Shop: Best Suede Trainers

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The Great British Bake Off has returned to our screens yet again to deliver ample wittiness, impressive bakes and stylish outfit choices that we are most certainly keeping an eye on. Alongside judges Paul Hollywood and Nigella Lawson, Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond are back to host the latest season of the show after proving themselves to be favourites with fans.

A particular talking point is always Alison's incredible wardrobe. Dressed to perfection by celebrity fashion stylist Stevie B, her outfits expertly combine affordability with an effortless sense of style.

Across previous seasons, we've seen an explosion of print and colour to match the host's vibrant personality, and this series we're excited to see key trends take centre stage in the Bake Off tent. Brands previously worn by Alison include Dancing Leopard and Scamp & Dude, as well as Karen Millen and Monsoon, all of which we're eager to get our hands on.

Shop Alison Hammond's best Great British Bake Off outfits below.

Shop: Alison Hammond's Great British Bake Off Outfits

The white floral dress

Alison opened up the season in a glorious floral puff-sleeve dress and cuff from Boden, shoes from Otto + Ivy and eaarrings from Betty + Biddy.

Who are Alison Hammond's stylists?

Hammond's styling team consists of fashion stylist Stevie B, hair stylist Michelle Sultan and make-up artist Mikey Phillips, who have worked towards creating looks for Alison throughout her career. Fashion stylist Rachel Hughes also styles Hammond – who is also responsible for dressing Cat Deeley, Josie Gibson and Rochelle Humes.

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There are some television appointments that make perfect sense, and when it comes to The Great British Bake Off, which has just kicked off for its 17th season, Nigella Lawson is an excellent choice. Taking over the reins from Prue Leith as a judge, Nigella brings with her decades of foodie knowledge, plus, for those who're looking for a new style icon while Claudia Winkleman's The Traitors outfits are taking a well-deserved break, an enviable fashion sense.

She joins Paul Hollywood, Alison Hammond (whose outfits have also been popular with fans since she joined the show) and Noel Fielding in what's sure to be an entertaining, loveable and innuendo-filled cast.

Ever since the promo teaser where Nigella donned a stunning violet jumpsuit (now sold out) from none other than celebrity-loved brand ME+EM, we knew she'd be the style icon to watch, and she hasn't disappointed. If there's one thing we've learnt from years of watching the food writer and presenter on our screens, it's that Nigella has a very particular approach to getting dressed. Her wardrobe is elegant without feeling overly polished, grown-up without being boring, and, crucially, she knows exactly how to make an outfit feel like her.

If you want to shop all of Nigella's Great British Bake Off outfits as the show airs, you're in the right place. Shop the series so far, below.

Shop: Nigella Lawson's GBBO outfits

The belted purple jumpsuit

I gasped when I saw this violet jumpsuit in the teaser video posted to Instagram, and while Nigella's exact ME+EM jumpsuit is now sold out, the brand has plenty of other gorgeous jumpsuits to shop. There aren't many other violet jumpsuits available right now, but I've found a few that share the same flattering belted waist and wide-leg shape as the ME+EM version.

The belted denim jumpsuit

Nigella clearly loves this jumpsuit from ME+EM as she has it in two colours, purple and navy denim, as seen in the promo shots. While it's sadly sold out, here are some alternative denim jumpsuits to steal her style, including one that's very similar and only £75 from Whistles (but selling fast).

The new series of The Great British Bake Off airs on Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.

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The Great British Bake Off is back for its 17th season - and arguably, in the eyes of many fans, it’s better than ever with the addition of TV chef Nigella Lawson.

In light of Prue Leith’s departure from the show, national treasure Nigella will be joining Bake Off legend Paul Hollywood in the tent to welcome our new cast of bakers, with Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding there to cheer them on.

For anyone who's paid attention to British culture over the last few decades, they know exactly who Nigella Lawson is. Over the years, Nigella has become a household name in our homes, known for her hearty meals, delicious bakes, and glamorous style.

But while we’re used to seeing her on our TV screens, there’s plenty about the chef’s private life that has left fans intrigued. Is Nigella single? Who has she dated in the past? If you're watching Bake Off and feeling curious, here’s a deep dive into Nigella Lawson’s love life.

Nigella Lawson's complete relationship timeline

1989 - 2001: John Diamond

Lawson met her first husband John Diamond while they were both working at The Sunday Times. Lawson, who started her career as a journalist, was working as deputy literature editor. Diamond was working at the newspaper as a writer.

It is Diamond who is partly to thank for Lawson's current career, having been one of the people who first encouraged her to write about food. She previously told BBC Radio 2, 'I was a journalist - not a food journalist, but I did to quite a bit of cooking. As a consequence, I cooked for editors quite a bit. [He] said to me, "You always talk about food in this really confident way. You should write about it!" So I did.'

The pair went on to marry in 1992, tying the knot in Venice, Italy. They went on to welcome two children together: daughter Cosima, 32, and son Bruno, 30.

Diamond was sadly diagnosed with throat cancer in 1995, and passed away in 2001. Following his death, Lawson - who had become a familiar face on TV - took a brief break from her work. She later told The Telegraph, 'I took a fortnight off. But I’m not a great believer in breaks. I don’t want to be rattling around inside my own head. I did feel I was spiralling into a Kathy Burke character and tried going out, but I prefer it here.’

Saying that filming helped to keep her ‘busy,’ she added, ‘It absorbs me. Of course it is displacing certain thoughts but, in a way, I don’t think grieving should be your full time job. That seems a rather modern idea. To act as if you don’t have a life is probably not sensible, especially when you have children.’

2003 - 2013: Charles Saatchi

Two years after John’s death, Nigella found love with art collector Charles Saatchi (who is one half of advertising brother duo Saatchi & Saatchi, and of Saatchi Gallery fame.)

Saatchi had been friends with Diamond prior to his death since the late 1990s. There was a 16 year age-gap between the pair, with Nigella 42 years old when she struck up a romance with 58 year old Saatchi. It was a gap that never bothered Lawson, though. She told Scottish Herald, 'It might have been more significant when I was younger.'

The couple tied the knot in 2003 - but ten years later, their relationship publicly broke down. In 2013, the couple were pictured together at a Mayfair restaurant, hitting headlines after Saatchi was photographed with his hands around Lawson’s throat. He later accepted a police caution for assault.

Following the images being released, Saatchi told the Evening Standard that it was a ‘playful tiff.’ He admitted the pair had rowed outside the London restaurant, but claimed they had ‘made up’ by the time they returned home to their Belgravia mansion.

Lawson later filed for divorce from the millionaire not long after the incident, and the pair were granted a divorce.

Reflecting on her divorce while chatting to The Guardian back in 2020, Nigella shared that she had entered a new era in her life. She shared, ‘I’m not sure I would have thought I’d be a mended person, which I am.’

Is Nigella Lawson single?

Nigella’s love life is currently under wraps, with the TV chef having kept any romance under wraps. As far as what is known online, it seems she is currently single.

However, she did previously tell The Guardian back she was much happier now than she was in 2014 - saying, ‘And that really does surprise me, because I didn’t think [happiness] was one of my gifts.’

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The quest for heathy-looking, glowing skin is perhaps beauty's biggest holy grail. There are ample side roads that promise to lead you to that final destination, from K-beauty's glass skin and the newer bloom skin trend, which usually require a degree of ingredient savviness, multiple products, and clever layering. But what if the pursuit of the perfect base was as simple as using a single product? Surely not. But celebrity make-up artist Mary Phillips, who tends to the faces of Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner, has just revealed a new hack that makes a convincing case.

Having single-handedly spawned the viral underpainting technique, which creates a seamless, sculpted glow ahead of foundation application, Phillips (who has since founded her own underpainting-focused make-up line, m.ph by Mary Phillips) recently took to Instagram to introduce her 2.3 million followers to 'underglazing', which is designed to prepare skin for the kind of make-up that looks smooth, plump, and hydrated.

It comes celebrity-approved, of course. In fact, Phillips has been secretly using it on a roster of famous faces, including Kendall Jenner. But the biggest lure? Unlike other glow-giving hacks, it involves one product and strategic placement.

What is 'underglazing'?

Any beauty expert will be quick to tell you that good make-up is nothing without the correct skin prep. Phillips has honed in on this industry standard with a technique that simplifies the process. In place of fancy primers and an exhaustive list of skincare products all geared towards the same goal, she explains how she uses skincare strategically to prime her base for seamless make-up application.

'Underpainting perfects the make-up, but underglazing perfects the canvas. To get that silky, glowy skin that I've been obsessed with, you have to glaze the skin under the make-up,' Phillips says in a Reel that has racked up 354K views. She calls on Anua's PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturising Cream, £19.20, to lay the foundations of glossy skin. 'It's what gives you that hydro plumped finish. This helps me lock in that moisture. It gives me that smooth, cushiony base to really get that seamless application with the make-up,' she adds.

How to underglaze like a pro

Phillips' latest hack is a considered approach to skincare that in anchored in good placement. 'I don't prep every area of the face the same, because every area really kind of needs something different,' she says. Instead, she uses Anua's PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturising Cream 'a little bit more under the eyes and onto the cheeks, where I want that plump, bouncy finish. Then, I use a lighter amount through the centre of the face, where I want everything to stay really smooth'.

Once glazed onto the skin's surface, Phillips proceeds to underpaint as usual but before buffing and blending her carefully placed strokes of highlight and contour, she mists the brand's PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Capsule Mist, £22 – a favourite of Jenner who is also the first-ever global ambassador of Anua – over the top of her skin. 'I like to mist between the complexion layer, it helps keep the skin fresh, and it also helps melt everything together,' she adds. Another tip? 'If you want a little extra hydration, you can add a little bit more mist as you apply'.

Of all the products Phillips has tried with her technique, Anua's viral K-Beauty staples perform the most effectively. In fact, she says 'Anua's PDRN Cream is literally made for underglazing if you want that hydro-plumped base'. It's all down to the clever formula at the heart of the cream, which is powered by regenerative salmon DNA-derived PDRN, as well as 10 forms of moisture replenishing hyaluronic acid and skin barrier reinforcing hydrolysed collagen, to help bolster overall firmness, bounce and radiance.

And, judging by Jenner's skin, it's a serious underglazer.

Shop: The 'underglazing' essential

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As a shopping editor, fashion week is perhaps the most productive time of year. As well as getting to stare into a crystal ball to see visions of the trends likely to take over in six months, I've also got a front-row seat to the city's best-dressed as they descend on the shows in the fashion du jour. And as we wrap up London Fashion Week, the vision for one of the most fun micro trends of the season is clear as day. This season, fashion girls are swapping the classic leopard print statement pieces for another spotted animal print: Dalmatian spots.

In fashion, animal prints have long been a crucial part of the sartorial dictionary – from the ubiquitous leopard print to soft feckled Bambi core – but if cool London girls are any barometer of trends, then dappled monochrome spots might be taking top spot this season. Reminiscent of a litter of puppies in Regent's Park and their glamorous villain, Dalmatian spots feel like a natural progression of fashion's recent obsession with polka dots. Unlike polka dots, these spots aren't uniformly shaped or scattered, lending a more modern finish. While the print itself is fairly striking, the black-and-white palette keeps it pared back and polished.

Whether your style MO is understated or maximalist, Dalmatian print deserves a space in your wardrobe. For the style magpies, take your cues from the insiders at Fashion Week and opt for a Dalmatian spotted faux fur coat to elevate denim and tailoring alike. The dappled spots also look great on flowy skirts and dresses, especially for a pop of print under trench coats and leather jackets. Elsewhere, for minimalist dressers, a pop of Dalmatian on shoes and bags is great for adding subtle interest to simple outfits.

Given how luxurious the print feels, there are naturally several designer options, from Area's cool girl denim co-ord to Isabel Marant's chic singback pumps. Alternatively, for a more affordable take on the trend, the high street is awash with chic pieces too. Reformation, for example, has a halterneck mini dress that's perfect for wearing with knee-high boots, while Reserved's fuzzy jacket will add a fun flair to simple jeans and jumpers. Dr Martens, meanwhile, has a pair of Dalmatian print mules that are practically made for autumn/winter.

So of you're looking to experiment with animal print this season, but are after a more subtle and sophisticated alternative to leopard and zebra, scroll ahead for our edit of the best Dalmatian print pieces to shop now.

Shop: The Best Of The Dalmatian Print Trend 2026

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Ryan Murphy's Monster has returned to Netflix, this time following the real life story of Lizzie Borden - the woman behind one of America's most famous murder trials.

The gruesome series explores the 1892 deaths of Andrew Borden (Charlie Hunnam) and his wife Abby (Rebecca Hall). The couple - who were known as wealthy members of their Massachusetts community - were murdered in broad daylight outside of their home. Viciously attacked with a hatchet axe, no one had seen anyone enter the property or heard any commotion that morning.

Eventually, all paths appeared to point towards Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie (Ella Beatty). Lizzie, who was 32 at the time, was eventually tried for the murders of her father and stepmother.

The crime that’s captivated the world for over a century, the case of course didn't end there. The possibility that a respectable, middle-class woman could be responsible for the brutal murders of her parents came as a shock to the community, with the investigation garnering national attention.

And somehow, following a trial, Lizzie Borden was found not guilty.

So, just why was Lizzie Borden acquitted? Let’s delve into all the details you need to know about the historic trial.

What happened to Andrew and Abby Borden?

On the morning of 4 August 1892, nothing was amiss in the Borden household. Andrew and his wife, Abby, were joined for breakfast by John Morse. The brother of Andrew’s late wife Sarah, John had arrived in town the evening before for a short stay.

According to the Borden family’s maid Bridget Sullivan, the trio had breakfast together. It wasn’t unusual that Andrew’s two daughters did not join: Emma was out of town at the time, with Lizzie often choosing to eat solo later on in the morning.

John left the house just before 9am to run some errands, at which point Lizzie left her room to have her own breakfast. During Lizzie's inquest, she recalled her father heading out on his daily walk, with Abby setting about with some housework. Their maid Bridget began her own daily chores, later saying that she nothing unusual happened in the house.

What would unfold over the next few hours is still unknown, having never been confirmed. However, investigations have pieced together a slight timeline of what could have occurred...

It’s thought that sometime after 9:30am, Abby was approached by her killer while she was busy tidying the gust bedroom. Hit with a hatchet as many as 19 times, her body was not discovered until later that morning.

At around 11am, it's thought Andrew returned from his walk and was let into the house by Bridget. Lizzie then came downstairs to talk to her father, with Bridget retiring to her attic bedroom to rest. According to Lizzie, she headed out to the barn to look for something, while her father lay down on the living room sofa to relax. Moments later, he was murdered.

Just like his wife, Andrew was attacked with a hatchet, receiving as many as 11 blows to his face. His near-unrecognisable body was discovered by Lizzie not long after, and at 11:10am, she frantically called for Bridget to fetch a doctor. Shortly after, Abby's body was discovered.

What happened during the trial?

The police of Fall River, Massachusetts, were certainly not prepared to investigate a double homicide...

When police arrived at the property, they began interviewing everyone who had been staying in the Borden house (including John, who had a solid alibi.) Officers spoke to Lizzie several times throughout the day, with her answers beginning to raise suspicions. She began contradicting things she had previously said, and when asked about Abby, an unemotional Lizzie was quick to correct officers that Abby was her stepmother, not her mother.

The Borden home was searched, but social norms at the time meant there were hurdles. Ideas around female modesty at the time meant officers did not feel comfortable rifling through a woman's belongings, and there were restrictions around how closely Lizzie could be searched.

However, officers did find several items of interest in the house. One of these included a box of hatchets in the basement, one of which had been broken and covered in ash, almost as if purposefully. Officers also discovered a pail filled with bloody clothes in the basement. While it seemed promising evidence, Lizzie claimed that it was a result of her menstrual cycle - and the pail was never examined.

There was evidence outside the house, too. An employee at a nearby drugstore claimed that Lizzie had recently inquired about purchasing prussic acid, an incredibly dangerous and deadly substance. While Lizzie had claimed she wanted to use it to clean a seal-skin cape, the druggist declined the sale without a prescription.

Lizzie was eventually named the prime suspect in Andrew and Abby’s murder, and several days later, an inquest began. While speaking to authorities on the stand, Lizzie - who did not have a lawyer at this point - appeared to incriminate herself: she could not remember where she was in the home prior to the murders, and would avoid answering certain questions. Lizzie’s family doctor later testified that he had prescribed a double dose of morphine to help her sleep, which could explain the confusion.

Why was Lizzie Borden acquitted?

On August 11, Lizzie was served an arrest warrant and jailed. In early December, she was indicted on three counts of murder - one for her father, one for her stepmother, and one for them as a couple - and the case went to trial in July 1893.

At the time, Lizzie was defended by her father's attorney, Andrew Jennings, as well as the former Massachusetts Governor George D. Robinson, who would become key helping Lizzie leave a free woman. Robinson had previously appointed Justice Justin Dewey, who was one of three judges presiding over Lizzie’s case. It was said he also coached Lizzie to portray herself as more innocent and feminine, appearing in court wearing all black and sometimes even carrying flowers.

Another reason for Lizzie's acquittal was her initial testimony. Although her testimony given during the inquest had raised suspicions, it was ruled inadmissible at trial due to the fact that she had no lawyer at the time. The drugstore employee’s testimony was also classed as inadmissible, given the Borden couple had not been killed by poison.

With no eyewitnesses or blood connecting Lizzie to the crime, as forensic science nowhere near the force it is today, the prosecution would have to rely solely on circumstantial evidence when deciding whether Lizzie was the woman guilty of murdering her parents.

Over the course of the 13-day trial, those close to Lizzie testified in her favour. Justice Dewey - the very Judge who has been appointed by the man now on Lizzie’s defence team - also favoured her innocence, referencing her character and her involvement in the church.

In all, it seemed impossible to believe a woman, let alone a godly one, could commit such violent acts. After just one hour, an all-male team of jurors reached their verdict and acquitted Lizzie of the murders. Having spent 10 months behind bars, she would return home a free woman.

Lizzie was never found guilty of any crime associated with the murder of her father and stepmother, but her life would never be the same. Ostracised from society, she changed her name to Lizbeth and used her inheritance to purchase a new home home in Fall River with her sister, Emma. The lavish 14-room abode was far from modest, boasting indoor plumbing, a library, and servants.

The case remains unsolved to this day, and with evidence long lost, that may well be the case for years to come. But while Lizzie was legally acquitted, that doesn’t prove that she was innocent - only that she could not be proved guilty beyond reasonable doubt.

Was Lizzie Borden guilty?

It's a question that we may never know the answer to - but Netflix’s Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story tells the version in which the young woman is guilty.

Ian Brennan - who co-created the series with Ryan Murphy - told The Hollywood Reporter that he wasn’t convinced by Lizzie’s innocence, saying, ‘At a certain point, you just have to pick. You do as much research as you can, and then you’re like, “Okay, what do I think about this?” And I’m like, well, she definitely did it. Like, of course she did. […] They didn’t think a woman could do that at all, which is so, so wild to me.’

As for Ella Beatty, who stars in the Netflix show as Lizzie, her stance was slightly more uncertain. Saying she had her ‘feelings’ and ‘thoughts,’ Ella told Celestial Sylvia, ‘I didn’t feel like it was my job to take a stance on it. The show certainly posits a stance. Ian and Ryan created a show where she did. But for me, our show isn’t about if she did or didn’t do it. It’s about if she did it, why?’

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Who knew that after 16 years on air, The Great British Bake Off could reaffirm its position as appointment TV? But Channel 4 has pulled it off, by introducing a new star in the Dames Mary Berry and Prue Leith slot: food writer, cook and legend Nigella Lawson.

Lawson, 66, has joined Paul Hollywood, Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding to sort the stiff peaks from the soggy bottoms; and she is doing so with the entire nation paying court. As Hollywood – no mean diva himself – remarked, ‘We have gone dame, dame, queen.’ For Lawson is that rare thing: a superstar loved as hotly by men as women – although let’s give us girls the edge.

Our heroine was never not famous. She’s the nepo baby – offspring of ’80s Tory Chancellor Nigel – who grafted and was celebrated for her wits and looks at Oxford, then as a young journalist. In the ’90s she produced her much-loved tome, How To Eat, redeeming cooking for third-wave feminists. It was followed by the ironically titled How To Be A Domestic Goddess as the millennium turned, reviving cake-making for every man, woman and child.

Long before the term ‘self-care’ became a platitude, Lawson was teaching us how to nourish ourselves, literally and figuratively. Not only is she a baking genius, she is also fabulously glam; not merely beautiful, but staggeringly so. Hers is an old-school lavishness: all creamy skin, luxuriant locks and screen-siren curves.

In anybody else, such perfections might register as chilly, but Lawson is palpably human, and not merely in her passion for Greggs’ yum-yums. Tragedy has stalked her. Her mother, sister and first husband, John Diamond, all died young of cancer. Her relationship with her second husband, multimillionaire art dealer Charles Saatchi, ended with his being papped with his hand around her throat at a Mayfair restaurant, a messy divorce ensuing. If she turned herself into a brand, it was to support herself and her two children.

When Lawson talks about comfort eating, she knows what she’s talking about – from risotto eaten with a spoon to a custard tart: ‘vanilla-scented, nutmeggy softness… solidified just enough to be carved into trembling wedges’. Sexy, stupendously successful, sisterly, Lawson is regal but relatable, with a commitment to buggering Britishly on; seizing pleasure in the face of pain.

Lawson may be a male fantasy, but she is no less a woman’s woman, in addition to the baker’s baker. Private she may be, but everything about her fascinates us. She is never not making news, from eyebrow-raising innuendo to her pronunciation of ‘meecro-wah-vay’. Bake Off will surely bring more. In these fractious times, Lawson is a nourisher of the nation, and the great British icon Bake Off really needs.

The Blame is ITV's latest must-watch police drama that not only offers a gripping Whodunnit storyline, but tackles sexism and misogyny in the police force. It also stars Michelle Keegan and Douglas Booth, which can't hurt either...

It follows two detectives, DI Emma Crane and DI Tom Radley, who begin to fall in love while investigating the death of a young female figure skater in a small town - until one of them becomes a suspect in the murder.

It's already been described as 'better than Fool Me Once' - Keegan's runaway Harlan Coben hit on Netflix in 2024 - and anyone interested in police dramas, especially ones that speak to the state of the police force today, should add it to their autumn watch list.

If watching episode one has you wondering where you've seen the cast before, you've come to the right place.

Who is in The Blame - and what else have they starred in?

DI Emma Crane: Michelle Keegan

Of course, leading lady Michelle Keegan is a well known face on TV. She first broke through starring as Tina McIntyre on Coronation Street and has since starred in hits like Our Girl, Brassic and Fool Me Once, which became Netflix's most popular series of 2024.

DI Tom Radley: Douglas Booth

Fans might recognise Douglas Booth from Noah, The Riot Club and Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, where he played Mr Bingley, or the Miley Cyrus film LOL from 2012. He has also starred in Jupiter Ascending, The Sandman and Mary Shelley, in which he acted opposite his now-wife Bel Powley.

DCI Kenneth Walker: Ian Hart

English actor Ian Hart played Professor Quirrell in the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. He also starred in Enemy of the State in 1998, Backbeat (a film about The Beatles) in 1994 and Escape from Pretoria in 2020.

Hart also has acting credits in Words of War, Shetland, Mr Bates vs The Post Office and Shoshana.

DC Douglas James: Josh Bolt

Prior to starring in The Blame, Josh Bolt played Adam Newsum in Ludwig. He's starred opposite Keegan in Brassic and has also appeared in Ellis, Masters of the Air, Anthony and Last Tango in Halifax.

Sophie Madsen: Matilda Freeman

New to the scene is Matilda Freeman, who has also had roles in Alma's Not Normal, Coronation Street, The Last Boy and Dropperz. Fans might also recognise Matilda from How to Get to Heaven from Belfast on Netflix or Such Brave Girls on BBC.

DC Joel Stevens: Gavin Spokes

Gavin Spokes is known for Slow Horses, in which he plays Sly Monteith, House of the Dragon and Cold Storage.

PC Callum Drummond: Ceallach Spellman

Kellman (whose first name is pronounced Kellak) is best known for his parts in Cold Feet and White Lines. He also played Harry Fisher in Waterloo Road.

Neil Shergill: Nigel Boyle

A dab hand on the set of a police drama, Nigel Boyle played DCI Ian Buckells in Line of Duty. He's also had notable roles in Small Axe, Peaky Blinders and had an extra role in The Inbetweeners back in the day.

Nikki Peach is a senior writer at Grazia, working across news, entertainment, features. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).

You know something officially constitutes a trend when you can't walk three paces outside a show without almost getting impaled by one. Tucked firmly into the nooks and crooks of fashion's most elite elbows in New York, the studded Altuzarra Origami bag has become a badge of cool. Sure, front row endorsements are one thing, but seeing a non-boring bag under the paparazzi flashes does feel like a breath of fresh air.

The bag itself is instantly recognisable by its folded origami shape, which is an antidote to the rectangular flap bags we've become accustomed to for the last decade. The body comes heavily peppered with oversized metal studs, while the straps are left totally bare to avoid complete metal overload. Right now, the suede versions, specifically in cream and brown, have become fashion week's breakout stars.

Suede isn't the only option, mind you. For those who don't quite trust themselves to go teetering around town balancing a green matcha while swinging a light-coloured suede bag, the American-born label offers full leather options as well, which you can wipe away your chaotic morning mistakes.

What to pair it with is entirely up to you. The mini style easily upgrades evening wear, while the larger tote is made for full days on the go when you need to lug your entire life around with you. It is guaranteed to cause a few stops and stares on your way from A to B - and frankly, we love any piece that actively fights against the sea of everyday visual 'beigeness'. How you carry it is a mood in itself: wedged tightly under your armpit, held in one hand with a vice-like grip, or left dangling casually by the straps.

The bag also taps right into the broader boho studded revival championed by style icons like Alexa Chung. Of course, an authentic Altuzarra investment piece will set you back a pretty penny, but it’s a brilliant blueprint for adding some edge to your wardrobe. If that sounds like you, we have curated a studded bag edit here for your peruse. If not, scroll to shop the Altuzarra Studded Origami Bags.

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Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie.

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Can you ever have too many stripes? The current answer is a resounding no. The latest styling hack sees stripes piled on top of, you guessed it, more stripes - think a striped knit slung around the waist of another striped layer. While most of us have (probably) been told at some point in our lives not to mix prints, this season fashion people are abandoning that, wearing stripes in what seems like a billion different ways - layering cardigans over striped shirts and striped shirts tied with more striped shirts.

While all different types of stripe; Breton, narrow, wide, are getting the green light this autumn/winter, the initial collision of such prints was led by Louis Vuitton's spring/summer 2026 collection, as one model in particular was sent down the runway wearing a joyful union of two stripes - a narrow, vertical striped jumpsuit and a wide, horizontal striped voluminous jacket. A similar type of purposeful stripe-clashing also occurred at the Zomer show in the same season, with a multicolour stripe T-shirt and unmatching stripe skirt being sent down the runway.

The trend seems to have trickled down even further, too. So far in fact it's ended up on my very own Instagram feed, with cool girls styling double stripes in various different ways. The first, and perhaps my favourite, is to begin with a white T-shirt and a blue striped shirt worn open. Then, add one striped cardigan (it's Boden's Elsie Cashmere Crew Cardigan that's my style du jour), and for the ultimate layered look, add another striped cardigan. It makes for a look that's not only super cosy but also means you don't have to ruin your outfit with a bulky coat.

For a second way of styling the stripes-on-stripes trend, opt for a simple striped long-sleeve top, perhaps M&S's pure cotton iteration, and a pair of straight-leg jeans and then finish the look by tying another striped shirt around your waist. It'll give the illusion that you're a thoughtful dresser, when really all you've done is wear your two favourite T-shirts at the same time.

Plus, the stripes-on-stripes trend also plays into a wider shift away from treating prints as individual pieces that can only be worn one at a time. Stripes have the advantage of being familiar enough to behave almost like a neutral, which makes it considerably easier to experiment with than the likes of leopard or even polka dot. Put two together and the effect is immediate: one stripe around the waist, another underneath, a narrow Breton with a broader rugby stripe, clashing horizontal and vertical - none of it needs to be perfectly coordinated, and on reflection, that's what makes the preppy trend so endearing.

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Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she's hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she's going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram.

If August was the month for festivals and pub gardens, September is the month for cosy TV. There’s plenty to be getting into, with the return of Strictly Come Dancing, The Gentleman and The Celebrity Traitors making it completely acceptable to ditch your evening plans for a night on the sofa. And while there are plenty of other reasons to tune into the latter (the round tables alone make for the juiciest TV I’ve watched in ages), Claudia Winkleman’s wardrobe in The Traitors is up there. Plus, there’s something about seeing Winkleman walk about Ardross Castle in a pair of skinny jeans and a V-neck jumper that makes autumn dressing a little bit less gloomy.

Shop: Claudia Winkleman’s Go-To Jeans From The Traitors Season 3

Through four seasons of The Traitors and one season of The Celebrity Traitors, Winkleman's outfits have been nothing but consistent; gothic, country-house chic, and with each look steeped in the kind of tweed-infused glamour made only for a woman who's about to tell a group of 'players’ their next mission. It’s a look that has been synonymous with her time on the show, and she continues to turn to one particular British brand: Holland Cooper.

Shop: Claudia Winkleman’s Satin Blouse From The Traitors Season 4

Founded at Badminton Horse Trials by Jade Holland Cooper, it’s no surprise that it’s become the go-to for Scottish Highland dressing. For jeans, Winkleman opts for its Biker or Jodhpur Jeans, which have a subtle equestrian influence and look just as good styled with a chunky cashmere knit as it does a pair of riding boots. Alternatively, for a round table, or much more likely in our case, a pub table, dress Winkleman’s favourite Ariella Blouse (she owns it in both berry and black!) up with a pair of tailored trousers or a pleated mini skirt.

Shop: Claudia Winkleman’s Black Jodhpur Jeans From The Celebrity Traitors

Of course, the coats are a huge talking point of The Traitors, so it only feels fitting that Holland Cooper gets the credit for a couple of Winkleman’s most iconic looks. In a look which showed the power of a good investment piece as well as an everyday ‘uniform’, Winkleman wore the soft navy blackwatch Full Length Regency Coat with a pair of her go-to leggings and a knit – a combination she’s very much a fan of replicating.

If we can take one thing from Winkleman’s The Traitors wardrobe, it’s that countryside dressing needn’t be twee or repetitive. From jeans that can be dressed up or down to a blouse that can be tucked into a mini skirt or worn under a blazer, Holland Cooper’s pieces are always faithfuls you can rely on.

Shop: Holland Cooper’s Autumnal Favourites, Including Pieces Spotted On Claudia Winkleman

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Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she's hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she's going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram.

Ryan Murphy's Monster has returned to Netflix, this time following the real life story of Lizzie Borden - the woman behind one of America's most famous murder trials.

The gruesome series explores the 1892 deaths of Andrew Borden (Charlie Hunnam) and his wife Abby (Rebecca Hall), who were found murdered in their Massachusetts home after being attacked by an axe. Their youngest daughter Lizzie (Ella Beatty) is tried for their murders, only to be acquitted by an all-male jury who largely believed that a woman could never be capable of committing such a violent crime.

Of course, those are the basic facts of the Lizzie Borden case - but given that the case happened so long ago, it's hardly surprising that Murphy's adaptation has taken some creative liberties. One of these liberties involves the portrayal of Lizzie's stepmother Abby, with not much known about who she really was.

Opening up about tackling the role of Abby, actor Rebecca Hall shared, 'There’s very little about her out there, and I could already tell from reading the script that Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy had taken liberties and created a character that they were interested in for this show, so I felt like the only thing I could do was do the same thing.’

Who is Rebecca Hall? What else has she starred in? And what has she said about appearing in Netflix's shocking Monster instalment? Here's everything you need to know about The Lizzie Borden Story star.

Who is Rebecca Hall?

Rebecca Hall is a British actor, who recently starred in Netflix's Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story as Lizzie's cruel stepmother, Abby.

Opening up about stepping into the villain role, Rebecca told Collider, '[Abby's] an archetypal stepmother figure, but she's also really wounded and hurt […] She’s the kind of character who feels like she wanted a lot more from life and hasn’t had it, so now she’s turned to alcohol and cruelty.’

Given the axe-murdering of it all, it's not exactly a surprise that Murphy's Monster season four is pretty gruesome. Although Rebecca shared that she doesn't have a 'very strong stomach for violence,' she admitted that filming the show 'didn't feel entirely real. I wasn't that traumatised by it.'

How old is Rebecca Hall, and where is she from?

Born on 3 May 1982 in London, England, Rebecca is currently 44 years old. For our star signs fans, she's also a loyal and patient Taurus...

Her talents run in the family, too. Rebecca was born to Sir Peter Hall, a director who is famed for founding the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Maria Ewing, an American opera singer. Her three siblings are also in the entertainment industry: Edward Hall is a director who's worked on plays including Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Victoria Station, Christopher Hall is a successful film and TV producer who's worked on Agatha Christie's Poirot and Day of the Jackal, and her sister Jennifer Caron Hall was initially a stage actor before she transitioned into music.

What else has Rebecca Hall starred in? Inside her career

Rebecca made her first onscreen appearance at the age of 10, playing young Sophy in her father's 1992 television adaptation of The Camomile Lawn. As a teenager, she went on to study English Literature at Cambridge University - only to drop out in 2002, shortly before her final year. She later shared, 'I had reached a juncture where I thought everything I had wanted to do at university had been done - make great friends and do a lot of theatre and work out what kind of grown-up I wanted to be - and I'd got to that point. Basically I thought, if I can make a choice like this which bucks the trend, and is different and now, I know that I'll be able to do it for the rest of my life.'

That same year, Rebecca made her stage debut in her father's production of Mrs. Warren's Profession. Since then, she's appeared in Christopher Nolan's thriller The Prestige, Woody Allen's rom-com Vicky Cristina Barcelona, as well as Frost/Nixon, The Town, The Awakening, Iron Man 3, and Godzilla vs. Kong.

In 2021, Rebecca directed Passing (a drama adapted from the 1929 Harlem Renaissance writer Nella Larsen’s book.) An emotional study of racial identity, Rebecca had a personal connection with the novel: her mother was mixed race, born to a white mother and a father of mixed African and European heritage. She previously told The Guardian, ‘I think in any family hat has a legacy of passing, it’s very tricky, because sadly, you inherit all of the shame and none of the pride.'

Reflecting on her own upbringing, she explained, ‘I was in these fancy private English boarding schools and everyone gets picked up in Range Rovers, you know? I’m going to and fro in a taxi and everyone looks at my mother and it’s like, “Ohhhh! Isn’t she exotic!'

Is Rebecca Hall married?

Rebecca met American actor Morgan Spector back in 2014 while they were co-starring in a Broadway production of Machinal, with the pair marrying the following year. Alongside his stage appearances, Morgan is known for playing George Russell in The Gilded Age, as well as appearing in Orange is the New Black and Homeland.

Does Rebecca Hall have children? Inside her quiet home life

Three years after tying the knot, Morgan and Rebecca welcomed their daughter Ida in 2018. Opening up about the realities of being a working mother while chatting to People in 2024, the actor explained, 'You can’t be a responsible parent and not observe how crazy this job and this lifestyle is, and try and set boundaries so that you’re never that far away. I think it’s both a blessing and a curse.’

When she isn't busy filming shows, Rebecca and her family live a quiet life on a farmhouse estate just outside of New York. She previously told People, 'We live in the countryside away from everything, a very rural situation. We’re actually pretty quiet people. But I think that as a result, when we do get the opportunity to really go out and do it, we both enjoy that and we do it and we have fun with it.’

Does Rebecca Hall have Instagram?

She does! To keep up with her film and TV projects (and to see some of her impressive artwork) you can follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccahall.

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Many of us renovators have been there: The walls are back to brick and the floorboards unsanded, but you're ready, pretty lamp in hand, to add those fun finishing touches. And once all the boring and expensive things are done, what fun you will have. Thankfully that's the point where I'm finally at, where walls have been pulled down, holes patched up, and everything is painted and complete, ready for dressing. Alongside antique furniture, Facebook Marketplace steals and some flat-pack treasures, the high street is full of homeware to buy now and keep forever. And my favourite of the bunch has to be Zara Home.

While the lace-up shoes and indigo denim in the Zara New-In section certainly pique my interest; it's really the homeware that gets me going. Even when I was in a rented flat, I knew the joy a fresh set of striped bedding would bring, how fabulous my flower market blooms would look in just the right vase, and what great gifts water tumblers always make. And Zara Home straddles affordable prices and elevated designs with aplomb; plus, the brand does killer interior designer collaborations, and the quality is more often than not pretty good.

I'd consider myself a dab-hand at decorating, and I basically shop for a job, so I've put in the legwork for you and trawled Zara Home's New In section for the homeware worth investing in now.

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Daisy Murray is Grazia’s Fashion Commerce Editor. Previously ELLE UK's Fashion Site Editor, Daisy has interviewed fashion icons such as Sarah Jessica Parker, profiled designers like Cecilie Bahnsen, and written features on vintage shopping and hypey trends alike. Find her on Instagram and TikTok here.

Cooler weather tends to bring with it a flurry of new nail trends that we can't wait to get our hands on, quite literally. We've already fallen head over heels for fawn-core Bambi nails and have quickly added deep, dark merlot manicures to our Pinterest boards, too. But the latest look to catch our eye is one we should've seen coming. This summer we saw the rise of semi-transparent, jelly nails, and their playful colourful counterpart jelly bean nails, which dialled up a mirror-like, squishy, lustrous sheen. Now meet its autumnal equivalent, juicy jammy nails.

In the last three months, searches for the nail look have increased 24,650%, according to beauty booking platform Fresha, making it one of the hottest trends to watch this season. It's not hard to see the appeal. Syrupy and jelly-like, these gelatinous squidgy-looking nails in an array of jammy reds, bordeaux, and spiced cherry, are increasingly finding their way on to our feeds.

What are jammy nails?

'Jammy nails are glossy, rich, jewel-toned manicures – the shade and finish is reminiscent of that high- shine jam finish,' explains Daisy Kalnina, founder and CEO of The GelBottle Inc (TGB). 'For Autumn, jammy nails will appear in deep berry, plum, and wine shades with a wet, high-shine finish. It's all about that juicy colour that catches the light.'

It falls into the colour palette what many are drawn to during this time of year, think: blackberries, mulled wine, and deep fruity hues, ergo exactly what you need to compliment your trench coat and suede loafers. 'The glossy finish adds a warmth and richness that feels cosy rather than cold, while feeling unique and special. Someone will always comment on a jammy nail – they’re just cool-girl chic,' adds Kalnina.

How to achieve jammy nails

To achieve the look with a gel manicure at home, start with a rich, glass-like base in a berry or wine shade. For an on-trend purple hue, try TGB's Penthouse, £15, which has a glassy finish rather than being perfectly opaque, or for a more classic berry red, like TGB’s Do Not Disturb, £15. Use two coats and then top it off with a see-through veil of TGB’s Glass Purple or Glass Red, £15, to amplify that key translucent jammy finish which will catch the light. Finally, seal it all in with a glossy, high-shine top coat.

In the salon, Kalnina advises asking for an almond or squoval shape with a medium length. 'Colour-wise, request deep berry, plum, cherry or wine tones and for the signature jammy shine, ask your tech for a glass-shade and a glossy topcoat,' she adds. Take things a step further by opting for a magnetic gel polish, where your technician can drag the magnet around the edges of the nail rather than holding it centred, this way the metallic shimmer catches around the perimeter for that glossy, dripping-jam look rather than a classic single cat-eye stripe down the middle. It's the kind of finish that's guaranteed to spark joy if you're still mourning the end of summer.

Need inspiration for your next jammy set? Scroll through our favourite looks below.

The best jammy nail looks 2026

Strawberry jammy nails

This classic red jammy nail set proves exactly why the look is trending. Très chic. Image credit: @harrietwestmoreland

Fig jammy nails

Jammy nails need not mean a classic red, instead opt for fig tone that makes for a moodier finish. Image credits: @chummy.nails

Silver accent jammy nails

Into the darker side? This mix of deep burgundy and brown hues keeps things fresh, as do the silver chrome accents. Image credit: @chummy.nails

Gold flex jammy nails

For nails that'll keep them staring, try adding flexes of 3D molten gold on a bed of brown jammy nails. Image credits: @chummy.nails

Watercolour jammy nails

Can't decide on a single shade? This set of mixed watercolour warm tones proves you don't necessarily need a single ruddy colour to lean into the jammy trend. Image credits: @d_summons_thee

Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, working across all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).

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While autumn fashion trends come and go, country-core has become something of an evergreen when it comes to September dressing. And if you live in Britain, you’ll know the drill: one minute you’re still wearing your summer dresses, the next the forecast drops a few degrees and you’re digging out a jacket, reaching for socks and wondering where summer went. Suddenly, barn jackets, corduroy skirts, checked trousers, suede loafers and wellies are back on the agenda. It’s practically the unofficial uniform of a British autumn, and I’m not complaining.

I’ve been leaning into the look long before autumn officially arrived, with tartan checks already feeling like the unspoken uniform here in Edinburgh. There’s something about this particular way of dressing that feels so right for the UK: practical enough for our unpredictable weather, a little bit countryside, but still completely at home on a city street.

And if you ask me, the barn jacket is the perfect autumn outerwear and one that could be pretty hard to dethrone. And it’s hardly a new favourite among the fashion set. The barn jacket may have humble country roots, but its fashion credentials are anything but. Kate Middleton has long championed the country classic in her trusty Barbour, while Alexa Chung and Sienna Miller have made it a festival staple.

It’s the autumn jacket that makes perfect sense for British weather. It’s one you’ll find yourself gravitating towards all season long, whether you’re going on a countryside trip, popping into town for a coffee, or pairing it over knitwear when the temperature inevitably decides to drop halfway through the day. And there’s a reason the style has made such a successful move from farmyards to fashion week. Barn jackets have appeared on the runways at Prada, Toteme and The Row, as well as all over the street-style circuit, proving that this is no longer just something you wear because the weather calls for it.

The colourways are another reason they work so well for autumn. From earthy browns and rich burgundies to classic olive, tan and heritage checks, they seem to slot effortlessly into the colours we naturally start reaching for as soon as September arrives.

But this season, I’ve noticed the fashion's best-dressed leaning towards a rather pleasing update to the trusty barn jacket: the checked version.

Checked barn jackets are by no means new. Barbour has been making heritage-inspired country jackets for decades, and the brand has fully embraced the current barn jacket trend, with its own guide tracing the style’s move from rural wear to country and city streets. Its current collection includes everything from traditional waxed styles to reversible ones; my favourite would be the Ellie Reversible Casual Jacket.

Shop: Barbour's Irene Waxed Jacket

But Barbour isn’t the only place to look. Retailers are clearly picking up on our ongoing love for countryside dressing, which is actually very good news because there are now plenty of ways to get the look, whether you want to invest in a proper heritage jacket or just dip your toe into the trend.

One surprising brand that has caught my attention for its barn jacket selection is FatFace. Its Kent Green Check Barn Jacket could easily rival some of the more established names in this space. I love its structured feel, lightweight enough for everyday wear, but with enough shape to give it a really good fit. Made from 100% cotton and fully lined, it’s comfortable to wear while still feeling well made.

The deep brown cuffs add a nice contrast, while the burgundy and light brown checks make it easy to style with a pop of colour. It’s also practical enough to handle a light shower and a bit of wind, making it a great choice for those tricky in-between-season days.

Shop: Fatface's Kent Green Check Barn Jacket

Then there’s Nobody’s Child, which has been doing the country jacket look particularly well. Its checked styles have that quintessentially autumnal feel; its feminine shape keeps them feeling more fashion-girl than full-on country. It also makes it an easy option if traditional waxed jackets aren’t quite your thing.

Shop: Nobody's Child Khaki Tartan Trim Country Jacket

And if you’re serious about the country-core look, British brands Monsoon and Fairfax & Favor are both worth a look. I like that Monsoon brings something a little different to the usual earthy country palette, with barn jackets in shades like pink and burgundy if brown and olive aren’t really your thing. Fairfax & Favor, meanwhile, is for when you want to take the look up a notch. It’s a more refined take on the country look.

As for styling, the beauty is that you probably already own most of what you need. I’d wear a checked barn jacket with a corduroy skirt, suede loafers and a little flash of grey or red socks. Checked trousers and wellies take it in a more countryside direction, while yourfavourite denim and a pair of brown trainers make it feel much more like a casual city look.

If you’ve been wondering what jacket to buy for the awkward few weeks between summer and proper coat weather, this might just be it. I’ve rounded up the best checked barn jackets and country-inspired jackets I’ve spotted this season, from heritage favourites to more affordable high street options, so you can find the one that works for your version of country-core.

Shop: Best checked barn jackets

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Anne Lora Scagliusi is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia with over a decade of international experience. She began her career in Dubai, covering major fashion events and global trends, and her work has appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, and Glamour. Now based between Italy and the UK, Anne is rarely seen without one of her signature Self-Portrait dresses and believes that great style should be as practical as it is polished, especially when parenting a toddler.

Being a political spouse is a sartorial tightrope walk. Step out in head-to-toe couture, and you’re instantly tagged as out of touch. Lean too heavily into beige cardigans, and the fashion police will accuse you of dragging down the nation’s aesthetic GDP. Enter Marie-France Van Heel.

Since her husband, Prime Minister Andy Burnham, took office earlier this summer, Marie-France has mastered the high-low sartorial game. On day one outside Number 10, she set a benchmark in a blue Victoria Beckham piece. Fast forward to 2 September, and she effortlessly pivoted to high street, stepping out in a cream maxi dress from Reiss to inspect the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum.

But on 21 September, as the autumn chill rolled into Downing Street, Marie-France decided it was time to deploy a wildcard: the balloon trouser.

Hosting a reception at No. 10 to recognise the local heroes and emergency services who battled through the summer’s intense heatwaves and wildfires, Van Heel opted for a shape that usually makes style critics break out in a nervous sweat.

The balloon trouser – a loud sweeping distant cousin of the barrel-leg, which is notoriously difficult to anchor, and finds it runway roots in the worlds of Chloe and boho. Wear them wrong, and you look like you’re either auditioning for a live action Aladdin remake or taking a very loose interpretation of business casual. Yet, where people falter, Marie-France executed a masterclass in balancing.

She grounded the expansive volume of the grey trousers with a black cropped shirt and closed-toe heels. Beside her stood Prime Minister Andy Burnham, keeping things standard issue in a classic navy suit. While the PM focused on delivering speeches of gratitude to the nation's community champions, his wife proved that even the most divisive clothes can be brought under political control with the right tailoring.

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If you don't live your life chronically online, you might have missed the world's obsession with matcha. As an iced coffee lover, I've been rather dubious of switching over to matcha-based drinks, wondering if it will hit the spot in the way a coffee does. However, with similar levels of caffeine as a single shot of espresso, plus its ability to provide a steady focus and no post-coffee crash, it's no wonder it's all the rage.

I recently explored the world of caffeine beauty products, so imagine my excitement when I saw that matcha skincare and beauty products are trending online, with some of the biggest brands jumping on the bandwagon. A few products have landed on my desk in the last couple of weeks, both containing matcha as the main active ingredient, and after trying the formula, I wanted to explore the beauty side of this very popular morning drink.

Why are matcha beauty products trending?

The ingredient matcha, or green tea, is known for immediately soothing and calming the skin and reducing the appearance of redness. These days, you can find it in everything from cleansers to face serums. Rich in antioxidants, matcha-infused products will leave the complexion looking brighter and feeling refreshed. Think of it as the skincare equivalent of your morning matcha latte: an energising boost, but for your skin.

Looking to introduce matcha into your beauty routine? You've come to the right place. Keep scrolling to see my favourite matcha products from brands like Tatcha, By Terry and Phlur.

Shop: The best matcha products your skin needs

Georgia Scott is a beauty commerce writer for Grazia. She has been obsessed with beauty products for as long as she can remember and spends her days hunting for the latest trending products to get her hands on to review.

There’s always one styling trick from New York Fashion Week that refuses to stay in Big Apple. This season, colour cinching has made its way across the Atlantic: the simple act of tying a colourful jumper or shirt around your waist and letting it do a surprising amount of the work.

We spotted the look on the streets of New York first, and now you'll notice the trend has started to bleed into London too. The appeal is pretty obvious. Whatever you’re wearing underneath - black, brown, or even denim, a hit of colour around the waist instantly gives the look a focal point. It’s styling without really having to style anything.

Tomato red and plum have been two of the shades cropping up most, which is particularly satisfying considering it’s a colour combination we predicted would be the latest trend a few months ago. A deep purple knit over a neutral look, or a bright red cardigan tied over grey, gives an otherwise everyday outfit a bit more personality.

The runway has been making a case for the styling trick, too. At Toga’s autumn/winter '26 show, knitwear was wrapped around the waist of tailoring, giving suited looks a more relaxed feel. On the streets, that idea has become less about adding another layer and more about using your knitwear as a hit of colour.

And before you assume this means adding another item to your shopping list, look in your wardrobe first. Chances are you have a colourful item you packed away once spring arrived because it felt too warm to wear. You don’t necessarily need to put it on now. Tie it around your waist, let the sleeves hang loose and allow the colour to break up your outfit.

It works particularly well with autumn’s more muted palette. Think a burgundy or chocolate brown coat with a flash of red, or a grey outfit punctuated with cobalt blue – the jumper becomes almost an accessory.

If you do fancy adding a new knit into the rotation, & Other Stories has a blue cardigan that would work nicely with everything from jeans to a long skirt. Arket’s cashmere is a softer option for those who want something that can actually be worn once temperatures drop, while M&S has plenty of classic crewneck jumpers that make the trend easy to try without spending a fortune.

Shop: Colourful Jumpers

Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..

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Cancel all of your September plans. A new Michelle Keegan crime series just dropped on ITV, and the timing could not be better. The nights are drawing in; there's a chill in the air, and Saturday night now seems much more suited to staying in and getting stuck into a six-part murder series than making other, perhaps more sociable, plans.

Since Keegan's Coronation Street days, she's become a fixture in British TV drama, moving from Tina, the soap favourite, to a Netflix thriller regular. After Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once, starring Keegan, was so successful it now sits on the platforms' all-time most popular shows list, it's no surprise that ITV wanted her on board for its latest thriller, The Blame – and she's back in detective mode playing DI Emma Crane. The six-part series is centred around the murder of teenage figure skater Sophie Masden and in which Keegan, alongside DI Tom Radley (played by Douglas Booth), unravels an entire web of lies, institutional cover-ups and the murky waters of misogyny in the police force (light September viewing, then).

Thankfully, Keegan's wardrobe requires considerably less concentration and acts as a study in the power of good basics. There's a palette of cream, brown and black, and a TV wardrobe that's deliberately ordinary: a blue striped shirt paired with a cream sleeveless jumper and a trusty worn-in black leather jacket. Which, if you ask me, is the best type of on-screen dressing, as it can be easily replicated with current pieces from the high street.

So, I've done all the hard detective work myself and have tracked down exact outfits and alternatives to Michelle Keegan's outfits in ITV's The Blame.

Shop: Michelle Keegan's Outfits In The Blame

The Leather Jacket And White Shirt

The Blue Striped Shirt

The Striped Shirt And Cream Sweater Vest

The Barn Jacket

The Brown Cardigan And White Tank Top

The Burgundy Roll Neck

Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she's hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she's going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram.

London has never had a problem producing fashion talent. Central Saint Martins remains one of the most influential fashion schools on earth, while NEWGEN and Fashion East have spent decades feeding designers into an industry that routinely looks to London for its next big idea. What the city has sometimes lacked is the heavyweight schedule to keep the international fashion caravan here long enough to see it all. This September, following a concerted push by the British Fashion Council and its CEO Laura Weir, that is beginning to change.

The headline is McQueen. For the first time since Sarah Burton showed her spring/summer 2023 collection in Greenwich, the house returns to its hometown, with Seán McGirr presenting his first London show on Sunday. For a label whose mythology was forged here before Lee McQueen moved his runway to Paris in 2001, its homecoming carries significance beyond another name on the schedule.

The other headline is Mulberry, returning under the creative direction of fashion-editor favourite Christopher Kane, who will unveil his first collection for the British leather-goods institution. Barbour makes its official schedule debut, while two rather more accessible high-street forces are joining the fray. M&S will stage its first LFW runway show, marking 100 years in fashion, while H&Mreturns with another superlative show.

The establishment remains reassuringly present. Burberry, Erdem, Simone Rocha, Roksanda and Emilia Wickstead will all show, as will Fashion East, Lulu Kennedy’s 26-year-old talent incubator and arguably one of the most important forces in keeping London fashion strange, brilliant and perpetually young.

Then comes NEWGEN. Sixteen designers make up the BFC’s 2026 cohort, with Francesca Lake, Gui Rosa and Petra Fagerström joining for the first time. Fagerström, the Swedish Central Saint Martins MA graduate and LVMH Prize finalist already championed by stylist Harry Lambert, is among the names attracting serious industry attention. She makes her LFW debut this season alongside a generation that includes Lueder, Karoline Vitto, Johanna Parv, Steve O Smith and Yaku.

There are welcome returns, too. KNWLS and Chopova Lowena are back, bringing the sort of sex, subversion and punkish energy London does better than anywhere else. Aaron Esh, fresh from unveiling his overhaul of AllSaints, will somehow find time to show his own label, while Harris Reed, Ashley Williams, Richard Quinn and Paolo Carzana add further weight to the schedule.

And the numbers support the sense of renewed momentum. The main schedule contains 99 events, with catwalks and presentations up 4% on last September and appointments rising 50%.

London’s greatest export has always been ideas. This season, it finally has a schedule capable of keeping everyone in town to see them. Come back here for Team Grazia’s live coverage of all the London Fashion Week spring/summer 2027 highlights.

The London Fashion Week S/S '27 Highlights

McQueen

Seán McGirr's McQueen finally came home. Four years after Sarah Burton's Greenwich showcase, McGirr staged his first London show as creative director in the atmospheric catacombs of Lincoln's Inn Fields – a setting that did much of the emotional heavy lifting for a homecoming this hotly anticipated.

The models stormed out with their hair set into stiff horns, a nod to the house's flair for theatre, while towering shoes and swagger-cut suits leaned hard into a cocktail of McQueen signatures – tailoring, references to the archive, a sense of spectacle that's always been the brand's calling card. To the initiated, it read as a paler version of McQueen's greatest-hits, more than a bold new chapter, McGirr reaching for the codes that made this house famous rather than reinventing them outright.

Still, the audience – a stacked front row including Salma Hayek, Sadiq Khan, Florence Welch, Emma Corrin and Pixie Geldof – lapped up the atmosphere, and there's no denying the show delivered on drama. Whether McGirr has found his own voice within McQueen's DNA is a question for the seasons ahead. For now, London has McQueen back, and that alone feels like a moment worth marking. RL

Roksanda

Roksanda Ilincic chose the National Theatre’s rooftop for her show, brutalist concrete slabs slicing into a sky so fantastically blue it looked as if it had been ordered in specially by the designer. It was an especially fitting backdrop for Roksanda who trained as an architect before studying fashion and often takes an artist as her muse. This season sculptor Francoise Grossen, patron saint of the monumental braid.

The ambition here was to expand tailoring and daywear. Suits arrived easy, fluid, utilitarian: the working uniform of a woman with somewhere to be. Cotton stripes were the answer to playful daywear. Grossen's fingerprints showed up as rope – twisted, knotted, folded, braided down the backs of garments like a spine made visible. It ran the length of the body in rich, tactile colourways: red, orange, chocolate, yellow, navy. Belts also got the same exaggerated braid treatment, clothing tipping gently into sculpture.

Sandy Powell, the costume designer with the flame orange hair, and actress Joely Richardson both seemed to approve of the same pair of lavender leather over-the-elbow gloves paired with a pink satin A-symmetric dress that slithered over strict black trousers. But it was the closing looks that provided the most dramatic spectacle: pieces that stood clear of the body in undulating funnels, jutting from the hips like monumental crinolines. Regal, strange, gallery-ready - never mind the red carpet, these belong on a plinth. RL

Mulberry

Mulberry just entered the modern age under Christopher Kane. Paper-thin leathers, iridescent synthetic check macs, funnel hooded parkas – even the oversized sweatshirts that harked back to the football terraces were all precision and polish.

The applause at the end said it all – full-hearted, from a room filled with Kane super-fans. Since he closed his own label in 2023, his absence from the London runways has been felt hard; he's one of the major talents of his generation, so this was more than a Mulberry show, this was a Christopher Kane homecoming.

British fashion needs brands like Mulberry to thrive, and it needs designers like Kane to make that happen. This was modern, focused, clean new thinking, taking the house back to its core of leather, but reimagining it for what that means now. Could this be the British answer to Hermès? As he put it backstage of the design language: ‘It's all about that idea of this unseen logo’.

The palette of pale neutrals told a story too – not countryside Scotland, but industrial Scotland. Kane drew on the industrial mining towns of his childhood: cool greys, coal-black, flashes of orange workwear, ‘my people, the characters,’ as he put it.

As for the bags - the satchel backpack, giant silver hold-all, and that curved top-handle bag which, along with those mirrored heels, were actually shaped like an axe – a recurring motif. ‘It's based on this idea of the arborist, the tree surgeon, the person who looks after the mulberry tree, cutting it back to produce fresh fruit.’

Thanks to Christopher Kane, Mulberry is now full of rich pickings. As he put it backstage: ‘Country or city, she's going places.’ A strong start – and Mulberry is lucky to have him at the helm. RL

Erdem

Erdem didn’t show at the British Museum this season. Instead, guests headed to Camden’s Roundhouse, a change of scenery designed to suit his subject: Barbette, the Texan trapeze artist who came to London, performed at the Palladium and later became a muse to Jean Cocteau in 1920s Paris.

In true Erdem fashion, his muse existed somewhere between masculine and feminine. ‘It was truly about this kind of androgyny, and so [this season] was about exploring the most feminine of feminine underwear, bras, pants, and other things that just felt so feminine, and then layering it with something that felt very masculine,’ he said after the show.

That tension played out brilliantly. There were disintegrating minis revealing their underpinnings, sheer crystal-strewn dresses worthy of a showgirl’s dressing room, bustled gowns exploding with ostrich plumes and dressing gowns so grand they seemed transported from another era. Against all that excess came razor-sharp tuxedos and tweed coats, providing the perfect counterweight and a reminder that Erdem’s vocabulary extends far beyond the beautiful dress.

It was high octane, theatrical and genuinely energising, a show that woke everyone up. Even the subject marked new territory. As Erdem put it: ‘I also felt like it was very interesting to explore this kind of subject in America as well.’ HL

Simone Rocha

Simone Rocha's love language is physical touch. Satins, velvets, leathers, silks and cashmere collided in a sensuality overload - clothes hugging bodies, models hugging clothes, with roses and bows, recurring like a private motif. Staged in the epic surrounds of the Old Bailey, it was a love letter to London, and arguably one of the designer's best shows yet.

Backstage, Rocha talked purity offset by undoneness. ‘I really wanted to get that kind of purity and beauty, but I didn't want the beauty to be too heightened,’ she explained. ‘We wanted it to feel a little bit undone, and underpin it with intimacy.’ That intimacy ran through everything - necklines peeled back to reveal the shoulder, tailoring exposed at the seams, undergarments - in the form of big knickers - on show rather than hidden. ‘Whether it's slowly revealing the skin, or exposing the undergarments… I really wanted it to feel quite intimate,’ she said.

The inspiration came from something hidden in plain sight: a relic discovered in a Dublin drawing room, misidentified for decades. ‘I just thought - what's the most beautiful thing in the most unobvious place?’
Asked if this was her most sensual collection yet, she didn't hesitate. ‘Playing with layers, playing with what's underneath, where they sit on the body - peeling away to get to something pure - that was really the essence of the whole show.’ No fuss, she insisted - like a woman dressing on her way to catch a train. RL

Chopova Lowena

Witches! Enchantresses! Nymphs! Ghouls! Chopova Lowena’s ‘Lucky Spirit Lost Strike’ collection was pure supernatural as it stormed out on bowling lanes in Bloomsbury. An entire coven rolled through: the flowing haired Samodavi, wintry witch Morana, house-haunting Kikimora, dangerous water spirit Rusalka and crone witch Baba Yaga herself – all reimagined through black bodices, tiered ruffled lace, playful twinsets and jagged vampiric stitching – all of it witchy and tough – protection dressing for women who’d rather strike than spare.

Then, mid-spell, in strode another fierce heroine reference, Marion Ladewig: the 1950s bowling champion who defied housewife expectations one perfect strike at a time. Her stompy, retro spirit collided head-on with the coven via gloriously offbeat Dr Martens Collaboration – think striped lace-up leggings, poplin boxers, and boots built for gutter balls and glamour alike.

Two dogs, happily wearing Lloyds Pet Insurance blazers took their own lap down the lane, because why not. Peculiar, dynamic, and completely without apology – this was Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena-Irons knocking down every pin. And in their purest form: real women, real bodies, dressed for defiance, not approval. RL

Yuhan Wang

Yuhan Wang is always a pleasure to watch, and ‘A Sweet Nightmare’ was a lovely reminder of why. The collection existed in that strange space between sleeping and waking. The soundtrack repeatedly instructed us to ‘wake up’, while models wandered out looking suitably lost and dazed.

Femininity, as ever, was abundant. Babydoll dresses, stockings, satin and sheer lace came tangled with chains, but it was the smaller details that made Wang’s world so convincing. Combs dangled from clothes, tiny teacups became decoration and necklaces appeared caught within fabric, as though her heroine had stumbled home from somewhere fabulous and fallen asleep still wearing fragments of the night before.

A model lying on a bed opened and closed the show, bringing the story neatly full circle. For those few minutes, it felt as though we had wandered into somebody else’s dream and were being allowed to stay there. Beautiful storytelling from Wang once again. RW

KNWLS

In London, where megabrands aren’t the norm on the schedule, there’s a habit of labelling designers ‘emerging’ long after their accolades suggest otherwise. To call KNWLS emerging now would be a mistake, and last night proved why.

It’s been two years since Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault staged a London runway show. There have been presentations, even a collection in Milan, but this was a homecoming and proof that sitting out, taking your time and working out exactly what you want to say pays off.

Staged at Pentagon Hall of the Ark Globe Acadamy in south London, the collection felt like KNWLS grown up, long graduated from reductive labels such as ‘Y2K’. Boudoir dresses appeared disassembled, slipping from the body and held by strings and garter clips. Outerwear came to the fore with ruffled trenches, leather jackets and a knockout camel shearling coat. A grey velvet skirt suit, recalling the 1930s, was almost too prim for KNWLS, which was precisely why it worked.

Everything appeared to be coming apart, yet felt meticulously constructed. KNWLS has nothing left to prove. Somehow, with this collection, they proved it anyway. HL

Pauline Dujancourt

There were two starting points for Pauline Dujancourt’s collection: synaesthesia, the phenomenon where one sense automatically triggers another, and The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant. Together, they led Dujancourt to create what she called a ‘tears library’, with clothes representing the emotions behind them: ‘despair, grief, pain, and relief.’

Dujancourt is an exceptional talent on the LFW schedule, with a particular mastery of knitwear. The final dress alone was constructed from 700 tiny woven flowers. Across the collection, she brought together lace and crochet, the dramatic and melancholic, the phantasmagorical and commercial, creating a universe that felt as romantic as it did devastating.

As models wandered down the runway, which was covered in lattices of white lace and tiny three-dimensional waterlilies, it was difficult not to think that clothes this special deserve an equally special home. Dover Street Market, for example. HL

Talia Byre

Talia Lipkin-Connor’s spring/summer 2027 show, Tuff, was a study in things not quite being what they seem. On the surface: discipline, polish, restraint, an almost architectural cleanness. Underneath: something warmer, more sensual, sexy even, harder to pin down. The same slippage, in fact, was at the heart of the two translucent works of art by British artist Dillwyn Smith staged within the show, objects that read as installations but also paintings – just like the clothes, hard to define.

Byre’s eye is getting sharper every season, but it has never looked this seductive. She opened in white and cream, an extension of her bespoke bridal work, stripping bridal dressing of its ceremony – halterneck slips, held together with the simplest ties; long jeans riding low on the hip and flaring gently at the calf; a striped quilted jacket with a cargo pant here; a searing jolt of magenta silk suit there; sporty striped loose trousers with the ease of joggers were teamed with a simple black V neck and a flash of a white leather cummerbund. It was all pretty delicious – and confirmed what’s been building: her fashion isn’t interested in fantasy and so it speaks to an ever-widening tribe of cool women.

And there’s more to come: footwear made in partnership with Topshop teased a full collaboration launching this autumn. RL

Aaron Esh

This season, Aaron Esh was thinking about the law of attraction. Not exclusively in the sexual sense, but that strange pull towards something you can’t quite explain, something weird enough to demand a double take, before your gut tells you that, actually, you love it.

Esh’s gritty sexiness remained, but suddenly there was colour, and lots of it. A swishy red slip dress opened the show; a feathered hot-pink skirt came with a grey zip-up; petrol-blue sheer tights met a nude and olive dress; a yellow shirt sat beneath a flesh-toned blazer. Every so often, heels and leather shoes were swapped for trainers from Esh’s upcoming On collaboration, teased here for the first time.

It all played into the awkwardness of youth, when everything feels heightened and the wrong decisions, wrong friends, wrong clothes and wrong colour combinations somehow help you figure out what feels right. On the floor of the Electric Ballroom, Esh proved again why he’s a standout London talent. HL

A Letter

Matt Empringham and Freddy Coombes, the friends who met while studying at CSM, are the brains behind A Letter and, on day two of London Fashion Week, staged one of those IYKYK shows. Small, intimate and minimal, it took place in an East London gallery that was once Molly Goddard’s studio, packed with people keen to see the duo’s first proper runway show.

Known for their almost two-dimensional, paper-like garments, this season began with three British archetypes: a donkey jacket, St Michael dress and Ben Sherman-style shirt, skewed through A Letter’s minimal, joltingly colourful lens. Shapes were deliberately repeated, from A-line skirts to shift dresses and minis, demonstrating just how different they could become through fabrication. There was fluorescent nylon, red-and-white gingham, cotton, PVC seemingly spray-painted with dark green velvet, comic-book prints and bright florals against black.

Their minimalism is a palate cleanser in London, but feels anything but plain. Sitting in that tiny room, you had the distinct sense of witnessing something that could become much bigger. HL

Oscar Ouyang

For Oscar Ouyang, the Beijing-born designer, London Fashion Week has meant going from strength to strength. The CSM graduate made his name subverting menswear knitwear, but with S/S ’27, titled ‘CYGNET’, his world expanded further.

Knitwear was no longer the headline. Tailoring appeared proper from the front before opening across the back, running shorts ballooned into abbreviated barrel shapes and satin duchesse brought an unlikely sheen to utilitarian pieces. Elsewhere, antique jewellery and domestic curiosities were reimagined as decoration, including a hand-crocheted pine nut recast in silver.

The collection captured that strange point when youth begins playing at adulthood, borrowing its codes without quite following the rules. The result was romantic, alluring and sexy without being overtly so, charged with the insouciance of the coolest kid at school. Ouyang is fast becoming one of London’s most prominent emerging talents. Watch this space. HL

Susan Fang

It was a little nippy and more than slightly windy at the Barbican Lakeside, but Susan Fang’s S/S ’27 show offered a welcome dose of escapism. Against all that imposing Brutalist concrete, there was something particularly lovely about watching Fang’s delicate, fantastical clothes float past.

Her familiar playfulness was everywhere. Transparent layers drifted around bubble-like silhouettes, flowers appeared across clothes and shoes, and a palette of watery blues, mint and peach only heightened the otherworldliness. A Crocs collaboration brought something more grounded to proceedings, albeit filtered through Fang’s fantastical universe.

The experience extended beyond the clothes. Penhaligon’s Bold Blend was sprayed throughout the space, adding scent to a show already preoccupied with the senses, while tiny potion-like bubble bags looked as though they had been plucked from some strange fairytale laboratory.

For half an hour, the Barbican felt a little less brutalist and a lot more magical. Not bad for a windy London afternoon. RW

Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer staged its debut catwalk show at the Design Museum with a front row that included Joan Collins and Kemi Badenoch, and on the runway the great and good of British modelling: Erin O'Connor, Lara Stone, Jodie Kidd and Karen Elson.

The show's mere existence on the official schedule is huge - and part of the regeneration of LFW that sees it sit alongside Burberry, Mulberry and Alexander McQueen. It's all proof of just how far the 141-year-old retailer has travelled from being brilliant at knickers and bras to becoming a genuine style destination. The show is a chance to ‘showcase our designs on fashion's global stage,’ CEO Stuart Machin said. BFC chief executive Laura Weir called it ‘a significant moment,’ adding that M&S ‘has played an important role in the nation's retail and cultural story for generations.’

M&S also did something Burberry and McQueen still don't: see-now-buy-now. Half the pieces on the runway are under £50 and were shoppable immediately in stores and online – no months-long wait for the collection to land.

The credibility boost has been building for a while. Over the past year, M&S has struck buzzy collaborations with 16Arlington, Bella Freud and Aries, and staged runway shows in Ibiza and the Silverstone pit lane. The reset seems to be working: the retailer has climbed from fourth to third place in market share among under-35 shoppers, according to Worldpanel by Numerator.

As for the clothes - the brand explored the full gamut of its offering from slick tailoring, satin slip dresses and crystal-studded mules to excellent denim and bomber jackets. While it didn't exactly set the trends of the new season, it all looked perfectly polished and much of it instantly desirable. And, let's not forget, half of it cost under £50. Rebecca Lowthorpe

Petra Fagerström

For Petra Fagerstrom, it’s been a tantalising year. The Swedish designer was an LVMH Prize finalist, worked with stylist Harry Lambert on her previous collection and, on day two of London Fashion Week, staged her first fully fledged runway show as part of the BFC NEWGEN cohort, this time with Naomi Itkes.

Titled ‘Swedish Summer’, S/S ’27 proved exactly why Fagerstrom earned that LVMH nomination. Her approach to textiles, and their manipulation, places her firmly among the emerging London designers a cut above the rest. Floral prints were subverted on leather, double-sided sequins shifted with movement, while printed leather was spliced to move almost like fine pleats. Then came lenticular pleating, a technique developed by the brand that allows two prints to appear at once.

Construction was just as compelling. Double-layered jackets hung from the back, bombers came cocooned, dresses had drawstring waists and shrunken bouclé jackets sat alongside babydolls with hoisted waistbands. Commercial instinct was there too, with Fagerstrom debuting her first bag in partnership with Eden Tan’s ETMFG. A serious talent, and a serious asset to London’s new generation. HL

Mithridate

Mithridate’s S/S ’27 show had me thinking about the New Romantics and, more importantly, why fashion was so much more fun when people weren’t afraid to look a little ridiculous.

Daniel Fletcher took his cues from the London's Blitz Club and extracted its spirit: the freedom, flamboyance and sheer pleasure of getting dressed to be noticed. These were clothes for people with personality, rather than clothes designed to give you one.

The styling was where it really came alive. Proportions were deliberately off, colours gleefully clashed and accessories had the appeal of things unearthed from the back of a wardrobe and suddenly deemed brilliant again. More was more, but never for the sake of it.

There was a delicious sense of theatre to the whole thing, too. You could imagine these clothes on the sort of person who gets turned away from a club and somehow makes that the best part of their night. Fashion should occasionally be this much fun. RW

Keburia

All eyes were on the runway as the first model stepped out at Keburia’s S/S ’27 show: a shirtless man in red trousers, guitar case slung casually across his back beneath the bright white lights. It marked the label’s first foray into menswear. But then heads began to swivel towards the words scrawled across the case: ‘Hope you burn, Putin.’

That rebellious streak ran through the collection. Painted scenes of the English countryside appeared across clothes decidedly better suited to a night out than a pastoral ramble, an unlikely collision that somehow worked. Fringing spilled from garments, bouncing as models stalked through the rustic space in heeled jazz shoes.

Even utility wear couldn’t escape Keburia’s treatment. Familiar pieces were interrupted, distorted and studded to high heaven, taking something practical and rendering it anything but. Menswear may have been the new proposition, but the attitude remained unmistakably Keburia: provocative, playful and more interested in breaking rules than following them. Renee Washington

H&M

The high street giant knows how to stage a superlative runway show. We witnessed that last September, when H&M took over 180 Studios, had Lola Young performing, a Beckham son walking and just about every supermodel known to man.

This year, the bill looked similar, only bigger. Olympia played host to more than 700 guests, with Paloma Elsesser, Alva Claire, Alex Consani and Lila Moss walking alongside Karen Elson and Kirsten McMenamy and their respective daughters, plus a live performance from Labrinth. And, like sister brand COS in New York, there were PETA protesters. Unlike the transatlantic altercation involving CFDA CEO Steven Kolb, however, both sides kept things peaceful.

Then came the clothes. H&M’s Autumn ’26, Studio and Atelier collections were presented in several acts, creatively directed by Nick Knight. The styling made a convincing case for what’s happening on the high street right now: clothes that look too good, too cool, too fashion to be high street. It’s luxury spectacle at accessible prices, or perhaps high street packaged as luxury. Either way, it works. Henrik Lischke

Henrik Lischke is fashion news & features director at Grazia. Prior to that, he worked at British Vogue, and was junior fashion editor at The Sunday Times Style.

The woman of the hour? Daisy Edgar-Jones, of course. Just days out until the release of her upcoming blockbuster, the latest adaption of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, which hits cinemas on Friday 25th September, the actress has been setting the red carpet alight once again. She's become synonymous with an English rose effortlessness and that ’70s-inspired French-girl fringe, but for the premieres of the film she has brought her on-screen character Elinor Dashwood to the fore with undone, windswept hair and soft, romantic glam. Despite the period drama brief, one thing Jones won't be caught without is her natural-looking, sun-kissed tan.

It was a key focal point of the looks that she brought to the London and Ireland premieres of the film. Paired against flushed cheeks, just-kissed lips, and slightly disheveled hair (that collectively shed light on what's hiding behind Elinor's carefully constructed cool, calm and collected exterior), Jones' contoured cheekbones and bronzed limbs radiated with a subtle, believable glow.

It came courtesy of celebrity tanning expert and Three Warriors global creative artist, James Harknett, who used Three Warriors to complete the look. Harknett is responsible for creating a series of balmy looks we've seen on Jones, including her coveted Cannes tan last year. What's his secret to getting it so right each time?

'With all her tans, if you look back at them, my intention has been for it to look natural to her colouring,' says Harknett. 'She is quite fair skinned and I don't want anything that's too overwhelming. So, we want something that's just going to complement her colour, her hair, her eyes. It's a really nice base for her make-up - it doesn't look like a fake tan, it looks like a warm summer tan.'

The result is a top-to-toe glow that felt considered. It complemented her silky champagne and cream dresses for the back-to-back London and Ireland premieres – yes, the tan was built to last multiple red carpet appearances – without overpowering them.

The prep started 48 hours beforehand, to allow for three warm showers that would prevent the tan from transferring onto those pale dresses. Ahead of application, Harknett advises all his clients, Jones included, to buff the skin with a gentle body brush rather than over scrubbing with a thick, heavy, salty scrub. He recommends using Three Warrior's Exfoliating Tasmanian Sand Scrub, £27.19, for this, which helps create a clear, even canvas for the tan to cling onto. Shaving 24 hours before will also aid a smooth application.

Harknett used the Three Warrior's Express professional solution to create Jones' look, which usually lasts up to seven days when it is well taken care of. His pro tip for longevity is keeping skin well nourished with hydrators that aren't too thick, rich, fragrant, or greasy – and the only oil he will use is coconut, especially for legs, which gleams on the red carpet. While Harknett used a professional kit on Jones, he assures me you can achieve a near identical finish with the brand's Self-Tan Mousse, £35, which he's previously used on Jones.

'You can leave it on for 1, 2, 3, 4 hours or even overnight and still be in charge of the depth of colour that it gives your skin. It achieves a very natural tan that doesn't go overboard. It's a really nice, warm, realistic colour,' Harknett adds.

It's a particularly good product for paler skin tones, as well as slightly yellow and olive undertones, as the violet base in the formula cancels out orange hues – which is why 'it's always a winner when it comes to [Jones],' adds Harknett.

As for application, it's all about taking your time and working in a cool, well-lit environment in front of a mirror. A hardworking mitt and buffing brush will be your best friends for those really tricky little delicate areas around elbows, blending towards the wrists, and over the hands.

Another top tip? Harknett warns against putting too much tan on the drier parts of the skin, like around the kneecaps, back of the ankles, and feet. 'On the more drier, delicate porous skin, I recommend moisturising first and then gently blending a really small amount of product on onto those areas with a buffing brush, so you're not saturating it with too much tan and product on your mitt.'

If you ask us, this could be the most sensible self-tan yet.

Shop: Daisy Edgar Jones go-to self-tan

Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, working across all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).

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There is a reason the jeans and nice top formula refuses to disappear. It is easy, flattering and, when styled well, can take you almost anywhere. We asked you for your new season fashion questions and, of course, this cute combo was top of the list, specifically how to bring it up to date for this autumn.

If your trusty blue denim and going-out cami have started to feel a little too familiar, Primark’s latest collection makes a convincing case for giving the combination a 2026 refresh. The trick is not to abandon the formula altogether, but to make a few clever switches that make the whole look feel considered again. Think fresh denim washes, directional shapes and tops with just enough drama to make your everyday jeans feel far more fashion forward.

First up, swap your usual blue jeans for white denim. It is one of the simplest ways to make an outfit feel instantly lighter and more polished, particularly when paired with a Primark’s Mesh bell sleeve top, £8. If skinny or straight leg jeans have dominated your wardrobe for years, it is also worth experimenting with silhouette. Primark’s high waisted barrel leg jeans, £16, bring a softer, more sculptural shape, while wider legs can create a relaxed, fashion editor feel without sacrificing comfort. The key is to let the denim do more of the talking, balancing a fuller leg with a neater top or choosing a cropped style that gives the proportions some definition. Try pairing with Primark’s cotton shoulder pad vest, £6, to match the structured silhouette from top to toe.

Then comes the top, which is where this familiar combination can really be brought into 2026. Rather than reaching automatically for a classic camisole or button down, look for an asymmetric hemline. Primark’s asymmetric cowl neck top, £12, dips lower at one side, twists across the body or finishes at an unexpected angle immediately makes jeans feel more directional. It is a small styling detail, but one that can transform the outfit from something you threw on to something that looks deliberately put together.

If you want to remain faithful to classic denim, look to Primark’s high waisted barrel leg jeans, £16, in mid blue for a fashion forward silhouette. Simply, add supersized earrings and a pointed flats you’re good to go.

Ultimately, updating the jeans and nice top combination does not require an entirely new wardrobe. It is about looking at the pieces you already rely on and choosing versions with a little more personality. White denim, an exaggerated leg and an asymmetric top are easy changes, but together they give one of fashion’s most dependable formulas a fresh sense of energy. If you’re looking to refresh your look, explore the new collection at Primark in-store or via Click & Collect online at Primark.com

Inga Valentiner joined the thick of the Made in Chelsea drama in 2021. She was introduced as one of Tiffany Watson's friends and it wasn't long before her relationship with co-star Sam Prince became been a hot topic. However, their relationship ended spectacularly during Made in Chelsea: Corsica when Sam moved on with Inga's good friend Yas Zweegers... the following day. 'It was a savage breakup. It was really heartbreaking. I was really sad, and it was very dramatic,' the reality star admitted.

After a traumatic series dealing with the fallout of her relationship and Sam's new relationship with her friend, Inga decided to quit the show and ended up moving to Bali, where she has been living for the past two years. However, she made a bold return in season 31 to surprise her friend Jazz Saunders. Unfortunately, Jazz developed feelings for Inga and Inga did not feel the same way, so the friendship fell apart.

Now that Jazz Saunders is loved up with her new girlfriend Eve, is Inga returning for the new season?

Who is Inga Valentiner?

Inga is a London-based artist who first arrived back in the UK in 2021 after living in Bali for four years. She does a lot of canvas work and has also dabbled in tattoo work for clients. She has recently started a new YouTube channel, saying, 'I can't tell you good it feels to be back.' Her first-ever vlog has amassed 2.5k views, but she hasn't posted for almost half a year.

She describes herself as being 'really friendly' and she previously opened up to us about exploring her sexuality on-screen. 'I found it really liberating that I could explore that attraction I have to women more,' Inga told Grazia at the time. 'I think the whole reason behind being more fluid and open with my sexuality is that I’ve never been a fan of restrictions. This is really the only reason that I was slightly nervous about being so candid on TV, as I didn’t want people to put me in a box of being just gay or just straight. But this is 2021, now is the time for everyone to realise they can be whoever they want to be.'

How old is Inga Valentiner?

Inga is 33 years old.

Is Inga Valentiner still on Made in Chelsea?

Fans will be happy to hear that Inga has indeed been filming with the cast for the latest season. She has shared pictures from set, including of Temps' girlfriend Abi Luffman, Sam Vanderpump and his son Duke.

As for where she stands with Jazz, we'll have to wait to see. It's clear that Jazz has moved on from the heartbreak of the fallout, so we'll have to see whether they can repair their friendship. However, if we are to believe what we see on social media, they haven't been spending much time together.

Does Inga Valentiner have Instagram?

Her personal Instagram @inga.valentiner has a following of 117k. She also has a separate artist page where you can see all her wonderful creations @valentiner.studio.

Is Inga Valentiner dating anyone?

Despite Sam's suggestion that there is something going on between Inga and Jazz, Inga is very much single and ready to mingle (just not with her ex).

'It is bizarre to watch these quite sad events in your life happen again,' she said after the explosive Corsica episode where she found out about Yas and Sam. 'It is weird to watch you break up with someone and watch the sadness.' Just before they called it quits, Sam claimed he wanted to propose to Inga but confessed he was acting on 'impulse'.

Who else has Inga dated on Made in Chelsea?

Inga and Sam first struck up a romance in 2022 but split several months later after Sam felt 'suffocated'.

But in October last year, they revealed they had rekindled their romance, with Sam telling OK! why a second shot was different from the first. 'I’ve grown up a bit. I’ve decided what I really want. I wanted Inga to be my girlfriend. I think I was super-lost – it’s in no way an excuse, but it happened. I made mistakes and I treated her badly.'

'Spending time away from each other made me realise how special our relationship was,' he continued. 'I took it for granted at the start. And I’m not doing anything wrong to jeopardise that ever again.'

When Inga arrived in series 21, she reconnected with Miles Nazaire and Julius Cowdrey. A tiny bit awkward, as she has history with both Julius and Miles, who were both single (and looked delighted to see Inga). She told Grazia at the time, 'It was definitely strange walking in and seeing both Miles and Julius together, considering that I've had a little bit of history with both of them, and also hadn't seen either them in so long.'

Julius and Inga met in Bali several years ago and shared a kiss - but she told us they hadn't been in touch since. Meanwhile, Inga met Miles once in 2020, but had been talking to him just before she made her Made in Chelsea entrance. 'It had been over a year since and Miles and I had seen each other, but we had been speaking a little bit before I came on the show which definitely reignited that spark between us. And I was excited to see him again face to face,' she said.

Who are Inga Valentiner's parents?

Inga has not given too many glimpses into her family life, meaning little is known about her parents. However, her dad did appear in a scene in Made in Chelsea when his daughter confided in him about her sexuality. After she told him she is also interested in girls, he replied, 'I just want you to be happy Inga. As long as you're happy in yourself, who it's with is down to you.'

Inga also has two sisters, digital creator Pia and photographer Amelia. The Valentiner artistic gene is certainly strong!

While fans are often keen to know Inga's ethnicity, Googling 'Inga Valentiner ethnicity' every time Made in Chelsea airs, she has never openly spoken about it herself. The name 'Inga' has Scandinavian roots.

Douglas Booth is the star of new police drama The Blame, a twisty thriller so gripping it'll be heading straight to the top of your Autumn watch list.

Taking the role of DI Tom Radley, Douglas stars alongside Michelle Keegan, who plays DI Emma Crane, to form a crime fighting duo investigating the murder of a teenage girl. Nothing is what it seems though, and the investigation soon takes unexpected directions, as Emma and Tom uncover deception and institutional cover-ups.

He's one of the main characters of one of the buzziest new shows – but where have you seen Douglas before? Read on to find out everything to know about the 34-year-old actor, from his career to his relationship with Harry Potter star, Bel Powley.

Who is Douglas Booth?

Douglas Booth is an actor and the star of ITV’s new crime thriller, The Blame.

The actor grew up in Greenwich in London, before moving to Kent aged 10, with his mother Vivien, a painter, and father, Simon, a shipping finance consultant. He also has an older sister, Abigail, who is an artist.

How old is Douglas Booth?

Born on 9 July 1992, Douglas is 31 years old.

What films has Douglas Booth been in?

Douglas's first prominent role was as Boy George in Worried About the Boy, a 2010 BBC Two film about the life of the famous Culture Club performer.

The following year he starred in Christopher and His Kind - a biographical drama about novelist Christopher Isherwood.

Douglas then headed to Hollywood to film the poorly received (but beloved by teen girls at the time) LOL, alongside Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore. Rumours circulated that Miley and Douglas began dating after filming, but neither has ever confirmed it.

Romeo & Juliet came next (not the Baz Luhrmann version), and Douglas starred as Romeo Montague opposite Hailee Steinfeld as Juliet. In 2014 Douglas starred in Noah alongside Emma Watson and Russell Crowe and The Riot Club with Max Irons, Holliday Grainger and Sam Claflin. Then came Pride and Prejudice with Zombies in 2016, which also starred Lily James and Matt Smith.

More recently, in 2024, he starred in rom com Young Werther as the titular character, an aspiring writer who falls in love with an engaged woman, based on the 1774 novel The Sorrows of Young Werther.

What TV shows has Douglas Booth been in?

On the small screen, you'll know Douglas from shows like the BBC's 2011 adaptation of Great Expectations – where he played Pip, alongside Gillian Anderson and Ray Winstone – and That Dirty Black Bag, an eight-part Western series about bounty hunters.

This year, he's added some impressive new TV credits, with roles in new HBO legal drama War and in ITV's detective series, The Blame.

Is Douglas Booth married to Bel Powley?

Douglas Booth began dating actress Bel Powley back in 2016 after meeting on the set of Mary Shelley.

They kept their relationship on the down-low for a few years, but on 3 July 2021, Douglas announced that he had proposed to Bel on Primose Hill, sharing some very cute photos from the day. In October 2023, the couple tied the knot at Petersham Nurseries in Richmond, followed by an afterparty at the Institute of Contemporary Arts.

Douglas wrote on Instagram at the time: 'The day I married the love of my life. @belpowley I didn’t think it was possible to love you, our family or friends anymore. What a magnificent day filled with so much laughter, love and tears.'

Who else has Douglas Booth dated?

Whilst Douglas Booth is now loved up with Bel Powley, he's definitely had his fair share of high-profile romances over the years including with actresses Ellie Bamber (Willow) - who he dated just before meeting Bel in 2016 - and Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), who he was linked to from 2012 to 2013. He's even supposedly dated model Alexa Chung.

Does Douglas Booth have Instagram?

He does indeed, you can follow him @douglasbooth.

Celebrity airport outfits are often the best because they check off a number of things – comfortable for hours of travel, practical to move about in, and stylish for the odd pap photo. And for the fashion girls, Alexa Chung is always the blueprint. Stepping off the plane at London City Airport to join the chaos of Fashion Week, the model donned a raglan top, a gingham skirt, and ballet flats, while holding Staud’s Maude Carryall in Black Croco and towing her trunk behind her.

While the pieces look relatively simple on paper, they are styled in a way that makes you want to rethink your own wardrobe. After all, Chung knows her way around a trend; this is the woman who single-handedly made stovepipe jeans a staple, so when she steps out, its worth paying attention to.

As the weather gets chillier, cool girls everywhere have been looking for elevated basics to cover their arms, and the baseball style fits the bill perfectly. The sleeves add a sporty edge to an otherwise simple silhouette, and the top has recently received the official celeb vote, with A-listers like Zoë Kravitz and Hailey Bieber all reaching for raglan tees as their go-to casual hero piece.

A gingham maxi skirt is a refreshing alternative if you find yourself constantly rinsing your favourite jeans. The long length gives you enough coverage to push back against autumn breeze, making it ideal for in-between weather. If you aren't quite ready to let go of your skirts as summer fades, a heavier or floor-sweeping maxi is a good bridge piece.

You're probably tired of hearing about ballet flats, but they really are just that great. Beyond their timeless appeal (looking at you Kate Moss), their sheer versatility and comfort make them unrivalled for travel. They slip off easily at security, require zero break-in pain, and pair with everything from capris to denim.

Ultimately, this is the ideal transitional autumn outfit math: Long-Sleeve Top + Statement Skirt + Ballet Flats. Its a stylish reminder that you don't always have to default to trousers when traveling.

While the jury is still out on Alexa's specific outfit details, it quite frankly doesn't matter because its so easy to recreate - scroll to shop our edit below.

Shop: Alexa Chung Airport Outfit

Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..

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All summer long, there was a failsafe solution to all your summer shoe woes. Going to the beach? Wear some red flip-flops. Going to work in a heatwave? Pair your tie-waist trousers and shirt with some office-appropriate flip-flops. Need some strappy sandals to wear with your wedding guest dress? Try some kitten-heeled flip-flops. But despite what Zara Larsson's hit song 'Midnight Sun' suggests, summer is over, and it is likely time to put away the Havaianas/Ancient Greek Sandals/The Row Ginza's and bring out your other autumn flats. But what shoes are trending this season, and what should you wear them with?

Thankfully, Grazia's fashion editors have been doing boots (put intended) on the ground journalism at Copenhagen, New York and London fashion weeks to see what flat shoes the well-dressed are wearing and, equally importantly, what they are wearing them with. Here are five new season flat styles and exactly what to wear them.

Jazz Shoes

• Massimo Dutti, Soft Leather Lace-Up Shoes, £130 SHOP NOW

• H&M, Bootcut Twill Trousers, £27.99 SHOP NOW

• COS, Ribbed Wool Henley Top, £45 SHOP NOW

• H&M, Double-Breasted Blazer, £37.99 SHOP NOW

• The Row, N/S Park Medium Suede Tote, £1,720 SHOP NOW

• Fendi, FF Squared Navigator Glasses, £280 SHOP NOW

• Smythson, Panama Weekly Diary with Slide in Mara, £115 SHOP NOW

Relaxed Loafers

• Arket, Soft Leather Loafers, £189 SHOP NOW

• Anine Bing, Grayson Pant, £250 SHOP NOW

• M&S, Ultimate Shirt, £28 SHOP NOW

• &Daughter, Sora Crewneck, £425 SHOP NOW

• Le Specs, Dreamboat Sunglasses in Dark Brown, £70 SHOP NOW

• Chanel, La Crème Main, £54 SHOP NOW

• Charles & Keith, Large Ginevra Tote Bag - Brown, £119 SHOP NOW

High Vamp Ballet Flats

• COS, Satin Ballet Flats, £85 SHOP NOW

• Deiji Studios, Basic Cotton Mini Skirt, £130 SHOP NOW

• Arket, Relaxed Long-Sleeve T-Shirt, £35 SHOP NOW

• Miu Miu, Old Gabardine Single-Breasted Trench Coat, £3,700 SHOP NOW

• Balenciaga, Le City Crinkled Leather-Trimmed Pony Hair Shoulder Bag, £2,590 SHOP NOW

• Rachel Cusk, Life Of M, £13.99 SHOP NOW

• Kenneth Jay Lane, Gold-Plated Heart Pendant Toggle Necklace, £95 SHOP NOW

Garden Clogs

• Dunlop, Gardening Shoe, £14.75 SHOP NOW

• Skall, Petri Cotton-Poplin Balloon Pants, £120 SHOP NOW

• M&S, Colour Block Raglan Top, £16 SHOP NOW

• Nobody's Child, Red Cord Detail Barn Jacket, £145 SHOP NOW

• Toast, Fine Cotton Cashmere Socks, £23 SHOP NOW

• Polo Ralph Lauren, Sport Brand-Embroidered Cotton-Twill Cap, £70 SHOP NOW

• Alex Mill, The Perfect Weekday Tote, £180 SHOP NOW

Backless Mules

• Reformation, Inez Flat Mule, £268 SHOP NOW

• Dôen, Paulene Jean In Roussillon Mid Wash, £268 SHOP NOW

• Zara, Long Sleeve Interlock T-Shirt, £17.99 SHOP NOW

• Rixo, Micah Embroidered Jacket, £395 SHOP NOW

• Paola Sighinolfi, Grace Gold-Plated Pearl Necklace, £660 SHOP NOW

• Celine, Tortoise Sunglasses, £410 SHOP NOW

• Valesque, Cami Velvet Shoulder Bag, £220 SHOP NOW

Daisy Murray is Grazia’s Fashion Commerce Editor. Previously ELLE UK's Fashion Site Editor, Daisy has interviewed fashion icons such as Sarah Jessica Parker, profiled designers like Cecilie Bahnsen, and written features on vintage shopping and hypey trends alike. Find her on Instagram and TikTok here.

Famous for unrivalled fit, technical craft, comfort without sacrifice and, of course, stunning designs. This is the lingerie we should all have in our underwear drawer.

Triumph clearly understands today’s woman. She is self-assured, sets her standards high, knows exactly what she likes, wants and needs, and expects her wardrobe to reflect that. Triumph simply answers her call.

The brand has been setting the industry standard for quality since 1886. For over a century, the brand has designed bras by understanding not just the body, but the woman within it. The A/W ‘26 collection represents everything Triumph stands for: beauty that moves, design that empowers and a dedication to creating lingerie that feels as extraordinary as it looks. This is a collection that delivers on every count. Comfort, confidence, and effortless style are sewn into every exquisite stitch.

The A/W ‘26 collection lands with three distinct lines, Love In Lace, Amourette Sparkle, and Amourette Berry. Each designed to echo the diversity and individuality found in every woman’s daily life.

Love In Lace

Love In Lace brings a sense of romance that feels modern and unfussy. Soft, ethereal stretch lace and decorative mesh hug the body lightly, offering comfort with a barely-there touch. With thoughtful design details and a fit that feels made for you, it is the perfect choice for anyone who wants understated elegance that also feels truly wearable.

Amourette Sparkle

For those who like their style with a subtle pop, Amourette Sparkle delivers. Shimmering lace and soft mesh elevate everyday favourites, while clever, refined touches run through each piece for a finish that is as comfortable as it is striking. This line is about finding those small daily moments of joy, because sometimes, feeling great really starts from the first thing you put on.

Amourette Berry

Amourette Berry is a fresh take on support and style, combining Swiss-designed floral embroidery with Triumph’s most popular fits. It is made for all-day flexibility and is available in higher cup sizes, making comfort and confidence genuinely inclusive. Pieces feature graceful fabrics, smooth, invisible finishes and softly elastic embroidery, plus airy mesh wings that move with you. Crafted from recycled materials, Amourette Berry proves that sustainability and style can go hand in hand.

Triumph’s A/W ‘26 isn’t about lingerie for special occasions; it is about pieces you’ll want to wear, every single day. The collection feels light, modern and built for whatever your day throws at you, from morning coffee runs to late-night catchups. Triumph continues to put women first, designing lingerie that empowers, supports, and evolves with the times.

Shop the full collection at triumph.com

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Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at the age of 27. Gerber died on Sunday, September 20, at a rehabilitation facility, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

His death was confirmed by a representative for his family. ‘The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time,’ they told TMZ. The cause of Presley Gerber’s death has not been disclosed, and an autopsy has not yet been completed.

Tributes have since poured in for Gerber. Brooklyn Beckham, who shared a photograph of the pair together on Instagram, said ‘I am so heartbroken. Presley you were the kindest and we are going to miss you so much x we love you.'

Paris Hilton also paid an emotional tribute to her longtime friend, sharing a photograph of herself with Presley and describing herself as ‘completely heartbroken’. ‘I still can’t believe this is real,’ she wrote. Calling Presley a ‘beautiful soul’, Paris remembered him as ‘so sweet, sensitive, kind and genuine’, adding: ‘I cared about you so much, and I’m going to miss you more than words can say.’

Brody Jenner commented on Presley’s final Instagram post: ‘love you brother’, accompanied by a dove and broken-heart emoji.

Presley Gerber spoke openly about addiction and mental health

Presley, who had followed his mother Cindy Crawford into modelling and worked for major brands including Calvin Klein and Dolce & Gabbana, had been unusually open about his struggles with addiction and mental health in the years before his death.

Speaking on the Studio 22 podcast in 2023, he discussed his experiences with depression, describing his mental health as ‘a 24/7 job’. He said he hoped that sharing his mistakes could help others avoid making the same ones. He subsequently began sharing ‘Mental Health Mondays’ videos on Instagram. In December 2025, Presley posted a video discussing the prescription medication he was taking and said he had experienced ‘a lot of loss in many different forms recently’.
He explained that one reason for speaking publicly was so others struggling with their mental health would know they were not alone. Cindy responded to that post with the words: ‘Presley - we love you and you are not alone.’

Presley Gerber shared his experience of rehab and ibogaine treatment

In March, Gerber shared details of the ibogaine treatment he had begun at a wellness clinic in Cancún, Mexico. Ibogaine is a psychedelic substance that is not legally approved for addiction treatment in the United States. In the post, Presley described confronting his fears, relinquishing control and hoping that he would not need to return to rehabilitation.

‘Quiet moment before everything changed,’ Presley wrote in his caption for the video. ‘I was absolutely terrified, and I knew I would be again if I ever had to face something like this.’ He added: ‘I knew why I was there. I faced what I had been running from, and somewhere in all of it, I started finding my way back to myself. We shall see.’

Presley finished the caption by writing that he was ‘praying’ it was the last time he would have to come back to rehab, before giving thanks to the ‘incredible’ team helping him at the unit. His mother called him a ‘warrior’ in the comments and wrote: ‘Walked thru the fire to find yourself! So proud!’ Rande said he was proud of his son’s courage, while his younger sister Kaia Gerber commented: ‘That’s my brother I am so damn proud.’

Kaia Gerber on her brother Presley’s addiction struggles

Kaia, a model and actress who recently appeared in Disney+ series The Shards, has spoken about the profound effect Presley’s struggles had on the entire Gerber family. In an interview with Vogue’s September issue, Kaia reflected on the way addiction can affect everyone close to the person experiencing it.

‘When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,’ she said. She also suggested that Presley’s willingness to be open about his experiences had challenged the family’s traditionally private approach.

‘There’s only so much you can hide from the world,’ she said, adding that trying to conceal something could make the person struggling feel as though ‘you’re ashamed of them’.

After Presley opened up about his substance abuse and mental health struggles on social media, Kaia said she was filled with pride. ‘My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything,’ she said. ‘And now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, “I’m gonna be very human for everyone”.’

She added: ‘There’s only so much you can hide from the world. And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them.’

In speaking so openly about addiction, rehab and his mental health, Presley Gerber sought to make other people struggling with the same issues feel less alone – and to show that addiction and mental health should not be treated as taboo. That openness is a legacy that will surely prove meaningful for many years to come.

Jessica Barrett is a Grazia contributing editor, formerly assistant editor. Her work has featured in the Telegraph, Vogue.co.uk, Mail on Sunday, Evening Standard, Refinery29 and the Guardian.

Another day, another hair transformation set to stop the beauty set in their tracks. This time, it’s Demi Moore who’s on everyone’s lips. Stepping out at Thom Browne’s Spring/Summer 2027 show in a shirt and tie, boxy bomber jacket, oversized glasses and diamond earrings, her look was certainly any eye-catching one. But it was her hair that departed from her signature, sheet-like lengths. Instead, Moore debuted a flicky, chin-grazing bob that was shiny, sleek and perfectly side-parted. But, according to Grazia beauty panellist Tom Smith, all is not what it seems.

‘This is actually a faux bob,’ explains Tom. ‘It’s her long hair tucked up to create the illusion of a bob. While it's not clear which artist created this look yet, she's worked with the hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos in the past – he's really clever at creating the illusion that she’s had her hair cut when she hasn’t. Previously, she used a wig, tucking her hair underneath it, but this time, it’s her own hair tucked up to create the illusion of a bob.’

It's a hard look to recreate at home, certainly, but is possible with some trial, error and a barrage of bobby pins.

While the style may not involve a dramatic chop, it still plays into the art of hair contouring - a clever technique beloved by the likes of Victoria Beckham. ‘Hair contouring is about considering where the hair sits on the face to intentionally enhance a certain feature,’ says Smith. ‘So, the fact that her bob sits perfectly along the jaw makes sense. She’s got a double whammy going on here, as she’s also tucking it behind one ear - a trick known to lift and contour the cheekbone. Those two elements - the length of the bob and the tuck behind the ear – both lean into that contouring concept.’

For anyone wanting to recreate the look for real, Tom recommendations asking your hairdresser for, ‘A really clean, blunt, one-length bob that sits in line with the jaw, cut with a side parting.’

Of course, the cut itself is only half the story. ‘The success of the look comes through the sleek, high-gloss finish with the turned in ends,’ says Tom. ‘This works particularly well for someone with a finer, flatter hair texture, as it gives the illusion of extra volume'.

For those with thicker, more textured hair, achieving the same effect may require a little more work. ‘Someone with thick, textured hair would need concealed layering to remove some of the bulk, alongside more heat styling to create that smooth silhouette,’ Tom explains.

Whether you go for the chop, or opt for the tuck, one thing is certain - a glossy finish and some clever hair contouring is the perfect way to elevate your 'do this season.

Look to Demi for proof.

Rachael Martin is Grazia’s Beauty director. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen’s University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism.

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The brutal abduction, rape and murder of Sarah Everard at the hands of a serving police officer changed everything. As the country recoiled in collective horror, we were forced to confront the reality women and girls face every day.

For me, that happened when watching the details ofSarah’s death unfold on the news with my daughters. As they watched, they began to open up about some of the things they and their friends have to deal with.

Sarah’s loss was at the most violent end of a scale of misogyny that women experience all around them. It begins with words designed to disrespect them, or catcalling to intimidate women on their own streets. It can grow into harassment, stalking and image-based abuse that seeks to humiliate and dehumanise. At its most extreme, it can lead to violence, abuse and murder. The outcomes may be different, but they have the same poisonous roots.

This behaviour corrodes our whole society. Yet it is women who are expected to change their behaviour to accommodate it. Wearing trainers so they are ready to run. Changing their route home. Holding their keys between their fingers.

Checking over their shoulder. And shamefully, it is women who must find the strength to speak out, an experience which too often becomes as traumatic as the original abuse. That has to change. And it has to change now.

We must end the shame placed on victims and put the responsibility where it belongs: on the men who abuse them.

We must end the shame placed on victims and put the responsibility where it belongs: on the men who abuse them. Instead of asking women and girls: what are you doing to avoid this? We should be asking ourselves: what are we doing to change this?

I am committed to tackling violence against women and girls and getting justice for victims. When I took office, I was presented with some good plans to roll out specialist rape and sexual abuse police offence teams. But these were not due to be introduced until 2029. I have now brought these reforms forward to next year.

Prosecution rates for rape remain shamefully low. Victims wait years for justice. Cases drag on. And too many victims eventually withdraw, exhausted by a system that was supposed to deliver justice for them. It is not good enough.

We will ensure court buildings have separate entrances and private rooms to support vulnerable victims. And we will create a new victim support role in courts that will mean women are not alone in this difficult period of their lives. In short, we will rebalance the scales of justice and put women and girls first.

These changes are long overdue and will help, but directing our efforts on prosecution alone is not enough. We must do more to stop these crimes happening in the first place. To fix this problem, we require a culture shift in our society and a focus on how we prevent male violence against women and girls.

This starts with education. Our new curriculum will teach young people about healthy relationships and guide them away from harmful misogynistic influences. We have made strangulation pornography illegal, so young men do not grow up thinking sexual violence is normal and young women do not feel pressured into dangerous acts. We will teach students to spot the signs of abuse as they head off to university. And the Minister for Women and Equalities will lead a new national taskforce to tackle and prevent misogyny.

I know that too often people feel like politics does not work for them and that the government is unable to make a difference when it matters. I am determined to change that. I want to see every part of government and every part of society work together on this issue. And early next year, I will bring together experts from across the UK and around the world for a summit to find new solutions.

My daughters challenged me that evening to do my bit so every woman can live their life free from fear. That is a responsibility I take very seriously both as a man and as Prime Minister. Together, we can change our culture, make our country safer and bring back hope.

Andy Burnham is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party. He has been MP for Makerfield since June 2026, having previously served as Mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 to 2026. He served in government from 2007 to 2010, holding the positions of Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, and Secretary of State for Health. In opposition, he served as Shadow Health Secretary, Shadow Education Secretary and Shadow Home Secretary under Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn.

I believe the streets outside the shows at Fashion Week are an excellent barometer of a city's fashion stylings. And while Copenhagen is home to dopamine-boosting looks and Paris excels at effortless elegance, I like to believe London takes the top spot for personal style. Home to a host of emerging designer debuts, the city is a hotbed for nurturing individualistic style, and nowhere is that more evident than on the well-photographed streets outside the actual shows. While usually these street style looks are often a little 'Can I actually wear that to my non-fashion nine-to-five?' or come with a four-figure price tag, this season, team Grazia had a slightly different approach to looking stylish at London Fashion Week.

As a team of fashion editors and writers, we naturally have access to some excellent designers and under-the-radar gems, but for day one of LFW, we've collectively opted for looks sourced almost entirely from the high street. As well as feeling right for a season marked by plenty of high street debuts, from H&M's star-studded show to M&S's debut, the fact remains that most high street looks come from retailers that have excelled their offerings with such attention to detail that they often get mistaken for designer, even to the well-trained eyes at Fashion Week.

From clean-cut Uniqlo staples to personality-infused pieces from COS and Damson Madder, there's plenty of very shoppable inspiration to be found in the team's autumn/winter ready looks. So while straight-off-the-runway clothing might be a little too experimental or expensive for everyday, why not take your style cues from our fashion team this season for a timeless high street wardrobe you'll be wearing on repeat this year and many to come.

Shop: The Fashion Team's Exact Outfits From London Fashion Week

The bold mac

For associate editor Rebecca Lowthorpe's autumn-ready look, she chose a longline coat with bold shoulders from & Other Stories as the centrepiece. Layered over loose trousers and a black top, with a Chanel Graffiti backpack slung over her shoulder, it's a masterclass in pared-back everyday dressing that looks put-together effortlessly.

The everyday uniform

There's something incredibly easy yet stylish about a well-crafted jumper worn over a simple white T-shirt with blue jeans. A combination fashion news and features director, Henrik Lischke, perfects with his Uniqlo cashmere jumper and Uniqlo barrel-leg jeans. It's a great look to snag for easy everyday dressing this season.

The pops of colour

While it's very easy to default to shades of black and grey for autumn/winter in London, if you're craving a bit of colour, take your style notes from fashion commerce editor Daisy Murray, who styled her satin trousers up with a bright purple Ralph Lauren shirt and cheery red high-vamp ballet flats from COS. You could lean into the bright shade card with a matching purple raincoat to really cheer up the winter blues.

The statement jacket

For me, the key to a great cold weather look is sticking to the basics and adding a fun jacket or accessory to liven up the outfit. Case in point: this checked Damson Madder denim jacket. Styled over minimalist flared culottes from Nobody's Child and knee-high boots, the jacket's palette keeps it subtle enough to blend into any outfit, while the unique silhouette sets it apart. Plus, the vintage-look Emerson tote from Free People makes for the perfect lived-in flourish.

The sleek all-black look

As digital fashion and beauty writer Renee Washington proves, you really can't go wrong with layering black staples together for an easy fashion-forward look. Her streamlined Mango trousers perfectly complement her cropped high-neck black jacket, while the DKNY tote and studded Kurt Geiger ballet flats add shape and texture to the simple look.

The off-duty cool girl

For the kind of look that looks impossibly chic while requiring little effort, take notes from fashion assistant Amber Backhouse, who layered a baggy black biker jacket from Zara over low-rise black jeans, black leather boots and accessorised with a brown leather tote for contrast.

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Hitanshi Kamdar is the deputy commerce editor for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet’s most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and scouring the internet for designer sample sales.

Summer seemed like it lasted forever, but we're officially in September now. Which means a couple of things: a) the OOO messages are now turned off, and the daily commute ends at the desk and b)it's fashion month. With New York Fashion Week wrapped up and London Fashion Week ongoing, we're being treated to a few new trends that can make the back-to-school blues a little more fun. There's inky-hued denim for the slightly casual dress codes and excellent knitwear to brave chilly mornings. But over in New York, we spotted another workwear classic on a few stylish celebrities that's easily the most sophisticated and practical trend to come out of fashion month. I'm talking about grey tailoring.

Generally reminiscent of draconian work dress codes, the grey suits we're seeing now are a more relaxed take on the trend. Imbued with a certain grown-up appeal, grey tailoring has taken a massive step into more fashion-forward spaces thanks to high-fashion adopters. On Chanel's AW Haute Couture runway in July, a baggy grey skirt suit caught our eye, while Miu Miu, Gabriela Hearst and Balenciaga's AW26 catwalks rebranded the grey suit with exaggerated silhouettes and considered details.

Out on the pavements, NYFW's street style gallery showcased every shade of grey. Take Sadie Sink and Gemma Chan, for example, who wore variations of a pinstriped grey suit to the Calvin Klein show. Or Lupita Nyong'o in a grey satin take at the COS show. Formal and polished, grey tailoring, in it's modern form offers a fresh and trendy alternative to classic blacks as we head into autumn/winter.

Although we won't be abandoning our trusty black trousers and blazer combo entirely, shades of grey have established themselves as the easiest way to elevate your autumnal looks. Now you could go the traditional route and stick to a simple single-breasted blazer worn over pleated trousers, but there are also plenty of unique designs on offer – from patterns like herringbone and checks to waisted blazers and barrel-leg trousers.

Should you wish to splash out, getting a bespoke suit is always an option, as is looking for designer options, like Max Mara or The Frankie Shop. But if you're looking to look polished on a budget, the good news is that the high street has plenty on offer too. The one I'm wearing on repeat this season and beyond? M&S' Pinstripe Double Breasted Blazer and Matching Pleat Front Trousers, both crafted from a wool-blend for a touch of warmth and coming in under £150 together. Newly released, the bestseller has already begun selling out and looks incredibly expensive and elegant.

Shop: M&S' Grey Pinstriped Suit

From Aligne's collarless waisted blazer to ME+EM's sharp shoulder suit, there's plenty of grey suits for every style and occasion. Either way, grey tailoring is incredibly versatile, whether you layer your grey blazer over a midi skirt, wear the trousers with a cable-knit jumper or wear it in full as an effortlessly sophisticated set. Scroll ahead to shop our favourites.

Shop: The Best Grey Tailoring

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Hitanshi Kamdar is the deputy commerce editor for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet’s most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and scouring the internet for designer sample sales.

There's a reason Marks & Spencer continues to be a beloved favourite on the high street. After all, where else can you buy 3 for £8 picky bits alongside your bras and clothes straight from a runway at London Fashion Week? Today, M&S is stepping firmly beyond the food hall and fitting rooms, making its London Fashion Week debut with a landmark fashion show. And this definitely isn't just a case of watching the clothes glide down the runway and adding them to a Pinterest board. The collection is see now, buy now, meaning that the looks are available to shop straight from the show.

Staged at London's Design Museum, the show represents a rather significant moment in M&S history, celebrating 100 years of fashion (and what would we do without its affordable, high street pieces?). The runway looks span all of the M&S brands, with Per Una and Autograph also featured alongside core M&S pieces. In fact, 50% of the collection is under the £50 mark. The 59 womenswear and menswear looks on the runway are said to draw on a century of M&S style, revisiting the silhouettes, shapes and standout pieces that have made their way from the brand to British wardrobes – we can only hope the original St Michael label makes a return at some point.

The collection itself has been designed by the M&S in-house team, and there are plenty of different outfits on offer - whether your calendar is stacked full of casual brunches or evenings out where embellished partywear is a requirement. A couple of my favourite looks include a structured ivory longline coat styled with a pair of detachable cuffs for a simple play on textures, or the Autograph wool-blend kilt skirt and grey roll neck combination that has me itching for a day cool enough to wear it. As for the palette, expect soft neutrals, warm khakis and denim forming the foundation, with a couple of pops of red in the form of a tailored trouser or a triangle scarf.

Plus, if you want some real boots-on-the-ground journalism, Grazia's fashion commerce editor, Daisy Murray, tried on the collection herself, naming the Elasticated Waist Barrel Leg Trousers, Padded Shoulder Shirt and Suede Bowler Bag as three of her top picks.

While a supermarket-adjacent fashion empire might've once sounded like an unlikely event, M&S has been steadily making a case for the wardrobe as well as the weekly shop. Aside from the Ibiza runway the brand staged in the summer, its LFW show feels like the most obvious manifestation of that yet. Pair that with the prospect of 'see now, buy now', a blessing for those of us without an ounce of patience (or restraint), and you have yourself an inevitable sell-out.

Shop: The Seven Best Looks From Marks & Spencer's London Fashion Week Runway

The Ivory Coat And Cuffs

The Red Trousers And Grey Knit

The Bomber Jacket And Trousers

The Embellished Dress

The Kilt And Roll Neck

The Sequin Skirt And Roll Neck

The Black Suit

Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she's hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she's going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram.

Open the cover shoot of our Big Fashion Issue and you’ll see one of fashion’s ‘new faces’ striking a pose at 6am on Westminster Bridge, Big Ben glowing in the sunrise. The shoot, which took place in the July heatwave, didn’t stop our model posing in a mountain-peak-shouldered Louis Vuitton cape, tossing a woolly Prada scarf over her shoulder in 38°C in Trafalgar Square or throwing shapes on Tower Bridge in Chanel tweeds while hordes of tourists stared. Who is she? Everyone wanted to know.

Meet Evelyn Effrim-Botchey, a model of the moment – not despite her 59 years but because of it. Her lines are prized; her grey hair is sought after. Today in fashion, a face that carries visible experience feels, suddenly, more relevant than that of a peachy-skinned teenager. It’s a shift borne out on the runways over the past year, increasingly – and pleasingly – the casting of much older women, once unthinkable in an industry long allergic to the slightest laughter line. ‘Old’ used to mean models in their late thirties. But, thanks largely to Chanel’s creative director Matthieu Blazy – who has championed troops of older modes since his debut show last October – what began as a flicker has fully ignited, with many major catwalks following suit. So, could fashion really be turning age-blind, or is this just as flimsy as a fleeting trend?

‘No, it doesn’t feel fragile,’ Effrim-Botchey says without hesitation when asked if she thinks it’s a passing fad. ‘It feels more solid than ever. And it’s about time.’ It’s simple economics, she points out – older women are the ones with wallets large enough to buy these clothes, so why shouldn’t they be represented on the runways. Quite.

Effrim-Botchey was a working model once before – until, ironically, at the age of 25 the industry decided she was too old. ‘Back in the day, modelling was unforgiving. You weren’t allowed to age,’ she says of the late ’80s and early ’90s when catwalks were sickeningly obsessed with prepubescence, and 24 was deemed over the hill. She didn’t leave fashion so much as move behind it – styling and producing hair and beauty shows – while based in the countryside north of Milan, where she still lives with her 19-year-old daughter.

Since her second act, which began in January, she’s felt something shift off the runway too. ‘I’ve been connecting with a lot of women,’ she says, pointing to her Instagram account, @this_is_me_evelyn. ‘It’s been incredible hearing from all these women reaching out to say I’m an inspiration – there’s an urgency to see themselves represented.’ None of this is lost on a woman whose own daughter (just flown the coop to study economics and law) is watching her mother treat age as something other than decline.

It all started with her hair. Six years ago, tired of endlessly re-dyeing her roots, she decided to stop. ‘It is hateful at first, a real shock to the self when reality bites. You don’t know what to do, it just sticks out, you don’t want it.’ But with time comes acceptance – and, eventually, an idea. ‘I thought maybe, just maybe, I can be one of those women I love to see but are few and far between. Is there a place for me? I thought, yes – and you know what, I’m gonna make a place.’ She now refers to her grey bits as her tiara. ‘That’s the Ghanaian in me,’ she says. ‘We always had to respect our elders. For me, an elder is beauty.’

Her re-entry into modelling became more intentional. She built a mood board, working out who she was and how she wanted to come across – drawing as much on her Irish mother and Ghanaian father as on the agents and bookers she’d known from her decades behind the scenes. ‘I’m humble,’ she says, ‘but I’m also sure of myself. I’m not old, I’m older. Why should I be ashamed of being older?’

Then came the Balenciaga casting. Creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli himself asked who she was. ‘He asked if I’d ever done shows in Paris. I said no.’ As stylist Joe McKenna set a coat on her shoulders, he asked if she was nervous. ‘No – why should I be? I’m loving it,’ she told him. She was promptly booked for both his ready-to-wear show in March and couture debut in July. For the uninitiated, walking for Balenciaga is as good as it gets.

Effrim-Botchey and her co-walker Stephanie Cavalli, 50, who opened Chanel’s couture show in July, recognised each other on a Paris street last season – a small moment of solidarity between two women doing the same rare job. Yet both have kept the frame of a woman half their age. ‘I’d like all older women to have that possibility,’ she says, candid about the limits of what’s being celebrated here. ‘Not just certain types – tall and slim, like me. If they’ve got the look, the character, then why can’t they be on there too?’ It’s a good question, if one that probably won’t be answered anytime soon.

So where does she want this to go next? ‘I don’t like that age is an excuse to give up,’ she says. ‘I’m not old. I’ve had more birthdays than a 40-year-old, but I’m not going to be old at 80, or 90. I’m aiming for 104.’ She keeps the engine running with Pilates, yoga, body balance, a daily hour-and-forty-minute walk and a diet she simply calls ‘Mediterranean and delicious’. As for what this means: ‘We’re on the map. We’re not gonna be pushed aside. We want our own space and I’m not backing down.

Main image clothes: Cape, POR, Top, £1,140 both Louis Vuitton

Model Evelyn: Effrim–Botchey at First Model Management

Photography: Alvaro Gracia

Fashion: Georgia Medley.

Hair: Aminata Kamara

Make-up: Adam de Cruz at Premier Hair & Makeup

Nails: Emma Welsh at the SB Collective

Casting: Christie Phedon

Shoot producer: Gabriela Velasco

Photographer’s assistants: Myles Bailey, Kamila Banks

Hair assistants: Merhawit Weldesellasie, Toyosi Agbaniyaka

Fashion assistants: Amber Backhouse, Saffron Tavener

Making Autumn that bit brighter, Made in Chelsea is officially back on our screens. There’s no better way to spend cosy season than wrapped up on the sofa watching the dramatic antics of the SW3 twenty-somethings.

Kicking off in true Chelsea style with a pool party at Beks Collins’ family home, the first episode saw the return of familiar cast members, while also introducing us to new arrivals Maali Khan-Stokes, Liam Ventom, James Westbrook Elliot, and Eve Alero Vince-Odozi.

While the four fresh faces might be new to the show, they’re very much already linked to the Chelsea crew. Most of all James Westbrook Elliot, who is housemates with MIC cast member Freddy Knatchbull – he grew up on the King’s Road, so is well acquainted with the social scene.

Who is James, and who does he already know on the show? What does he do for work? Read on to find out everything to know about the new MIC star.

Who Is James Westbrook Elliot from Made in Chelsea?

James is one of the new faces joining Made in Chelsea this series. Described as having a ‘natural desire to entertain’, he’ll be ‘using his charm, confidence and quick wit to win over almost any room he walks into.’ We haven't seen much from James in episode one – we'll have to see what drama he ends up in as the season progresses.

How old James Westbrook Elliot?

At 23 years old, he’s one of the younger cast members.

Where is James Westbrook Elliot from?

Growing up on the King’s Road, James is as Chelsea as it gets.

What does James Westbrook Elliot do for work?

Describing himself as an entrepreneur, James previously worked alongside MIC alum Harvey Armstrong on his beer brand, Prime Time. Companies House also lists James as a former co-director of jewellery company Taylor Westbrook Ltd, so it seems like he’s interested in a variety of business ventures.

Who does James Westbrook Elliot know from the Made in Chelsea cast?

As James now lives with Chelsea cheeky-chappy Freddy Knatchbull and grew up on the King’s Road, he’s very much in the same social circles as the MIC gang. Based on his Instagram, he was already friends with Jack Taylor, Jules Pollard and Jazz Saunders before joining the cast, and of course, he previously worked with former MIC star Harvey too.

Does James Westbrook Elliot have Instagram?

He does! You can follow James’s entrepreneurial pursuits (and shenanigans at Raffles, by the looks of things) at @jameswestbrookeelliott.

Lucy Keitley is a writer at Grazia UK, covering news and features. She's interested in female-focused stories and smart cultural analysis on a wide range of topics, whether that’s a hard-hitting societal trend or reality TV.

If you’re a Strictly Come Dancing fanatic and want to see how they do it stateside – you’re in luck. The US hit show Dancing with the Stars officially returned to screens on 15 September, and the cast this season is not to be missed.

We’re talking everyone from Love Island queen Maura Higgins to 10 Things I Hate About You’s Julia Stiles – and it’s not DWTS without someone from the Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives – this season, its Whitney Leavitt’s husband, Conner, putting on the sequins.

Broadly, the US spin-off has the same format as Strictly, with celebrities paired with professional dancers to compete in a weekly show. For the American version, fan votes get a little more sway in who’s eliminated. In the UK, viewers’ votes and the judges scores get combined to determine rankings and a bottom two, who then fight out with a final dance. For the US, it’s a percentage system, so often fan faves can come out on top, and there’s no dance off.

If you want to add another watch to your Autumn TV list – here’s how to see Dancing with the Stars in the UK.

How to watch Dancing with the Stars in the UK

The show airs live on ABC and is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu. For UK viewers, you’ll need to use a VPN to set your Disney+ location to the United States to watch the show.

If you’re not too fussed about watching full episodes and just want the highlights – the official Dancing with the Stars YouTube channel posts individual full dances, opening numbers, and judge scoring clips after they air.

How many versions of Strictly are there around the world?

The format has been licensed to over 60 countries worldwide – so if you fancy mixing it up a bit, there’s plenty of different options out there to watch.

Lucy Keitley is a writer at Grazia UK, covering news and features. She's interested in female-focused stories and smart cultural analysis on a wide range of topics, whether that’s a hard-hitting societal trend or reality TV.

The resurgence of '00s culture isn’t a surprise to anyone at this point. With millennials en masse going wild for the Hilary Duff tour - the starlet has sold out stadiums around the world - it’s proof that our idols from back in the day really are still our idols.

From Mary-Kate and Ashley’s smudgy grunge-girl eyes to Victoria Secret model complexions, the It girls of the 2000s had it - and we wanted it all. Yes, right down to the perfumes we were spritzing with reckless abandon. Which might explain why fragrances that smell like your ‘cool noughties big sister’ are having their moment in the spotlight. While you were playing with your Furby, your big sister was messaging boys on MSN, curling her hair with the Mary-Kate and Ashley curling wand and layering haughty coats of concealer over her lips before completing the look with a slab of a sugarly Lancome Juicy Tube. She was, of course, impossibly cool.

Now, a viral TikTok video by @scentasy.project is capturing this very particular moment in time - the perfumes your cool big sister wore in the '00s. With 263k views and counting, the comments are chock-full of scent memories - fragrances that can transport people straight back to bedrooms plastered with boy band posters, criminally low-rise jeans and hours spent getting ready just to take a new MySpace photo.So, in the spirit of scent-induced nostalgia, here’s Grazia’s pick of the best ‘00s perfumes that have stood the test of time.

Shop: The Best '00s Perfumes

Rachael Martin is Grazia’s Beauty director. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen’s University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism.

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As someone who has been to plenty of interior brands' press shows over the last few years, one of the first things I look for is the new sofa trends each season. Whether it's cosy, new textures or innovative colourways and patterns, the best sofa should always be one tailored to your home's unique style. As the centrepiece of any living space, a good sofa should be your place of rest, contemplation - and of course, a whole lot of Netflix.

Whether being lazy is your favourite past time, or you're in dire need of a family-friendly sofa, it's important to consider certain factors when shopping for a new sofa. First things first, I would suggest setting a budget and creating a mood board of your ideal living space. Once you've done that, consider the material of the sofa. Are you looking for more of a vintage-style sofa? If so, try looking for a sturdy, hard-wearing material such as a leather Chesterfield sofa, or if you're aiming to create a neutral haven, why not try a dreamy boucle sofa.

The next point to consider is size. If you only have a small space, then it may be worth opting for a two-seater or three-seater, or if you are just looking to fill a nook in your home, choose from a selection of love seats or armchairs too. Differently, if you're looking for a sofa that is the main event in the room and has to cater to all the family, friends, dogs, cats, and so on, we've done the hard work for you and found you a selection of sofa designs that are extra large and feature chaises for extra comfort and practicality.

While we all want to choose a sofa that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, selecting a piece of furniture that is functional is key when on your sofa shopping journey. Martin Waller, founder of Andrew Martin Sofas, says, 'The sofa is the biggest piece of furniture in the room, so it is central to the scheme. [But] comfort has become the ultimate quality. While people are spending more time on their sofas, the aesthetic of the sofa is not enough.'

To help you explore the different sofa styles and new home trends emerging in 2025, I've created an edit of the 13 best sofas to shop right now. While the options are endless with these sofas, we recommend having a vision of what you're looking for before picking. It may also be worth scouring your favourite retailers for the best sofa deals too, to see if you can save some extra cash.

Shop: The best sofas for every home

What To Look For When Buying A Sofa:

Fabric: The fabric of your sofa will play the biggest role in setting the tone for your living room. If you're investing in a piece for everyday use, it might be worth looking into stain-resistant fabrics or fabrics that are easy to clean. Leather and microfibre sofas would be the best options for practicality, especially if you have young children or pets.

Size: We can't stress this enough: a tape measure is your best friend. Measure once, measure twice and then measure a third for good measure because there's nothing more frustrating than buying a sofa that's too big for your space.

Fill: According to Dani Burroughs, head of product at sofa company Snug, the fill you choose is all personal preference: 'For plush and pump opt for foam filling, it's great at keeping its shape and ensuring years of blissful 'ahhh' moments. If you're on the hunt for something with a little bounce, try pocket sprung. The individual pockets spring back into place after every use, meaning your sofa will look as good as new every time.'

What should I consider before buying a sofa?

The main considerations before buying a sofa should be size, budget, comfort and fabric quality. If possible, we suggest visiting the shop to try a sofa in person before ordering it online. Alternatively, many retailers allow you to order free fabric swatches to your home to ensure the quality and style are aligned with your preferences. Also, don't forget there are tonnes of garden sofas and outdoor chairs that can also make the outside cosy, just like Aldi's garden furniture or choices from classic furniture retailers.

How can you tell if a sofa is good quality?

The sofa's upholstery, frame, and fill will provide insight into its quality. We recommend opting for sofa frames made from hardwood with frame joints that have been glued, dowelled, and screwed properly. In terms of fill, high-quality foam or feather is the best way to go for a comfy feel. Finally, fabrics such as cotton, linen, and wool are the most durable options.

Best Sofa Retailers:

Here's exactly where you should be shopping for the best sofas to snap up and make your home really feel like a home. From loveseats to L-sofas, there's something for everyone.

John Lewis

Heal's

Soho Home

Swyft

DUSK

Barker And Stonehouse

Furniture Village

Habitat

Wayfair

Dunelm

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How long should a sofa last?

With proper maintenance, a high-quality sofa should last anywhere between seven and 15 years.

Georgia Scott is a beauty commerce writer for Grazia. She has been obsessed with beauty products for as long as she can remember and spends her days hunting for the latest trending products to get her hands on to review.

It’s that time again: Made in Chelsea is back for a new series. We can’t wait to return to the world of SW3 with all the friendship fall outs and romances, set against the glamorous backdrop of The Bluebird and Raffles.

As well as our favourite cast members, there are some fresh faces gracing the MIC set this season – and it looks like they’re going to shake things up.

Kicking off in true Chelsea style with a pool party at Beks Collins’ family home, the first episode introduced us to new arrivals Maali Khan-Stokes, Liam Ventom, James Westbrook Elliot, and Eve Alero Vince-Odozi. Some eagle-eyed fans may recognise Eve’s face. Over the summer, rumours swirled that Made in Chelsea’s Jazz Saunders was dating someone new, after she was spotted at Brighton Pride looking cosy with Eve.

So, who is Eve, and is she dating Jazz? What does she do for work? Read on to find out everything to know about her…

Who is Eve Alero Vince-Odozi from Made in Chelsea?

Eve is one of the newest additions to the Chelsea crew, entering the show as Jazz’s love interest. She is decribed as ‘athletic, ambitious, and already making her mark,’ we can expect her to be a main character this season.

When she's not making TikToks with Jazz or filming for the e4 show, Eve is a model. She is currently signed to Milk Model Management.

How old is Eve Alero Vince-Odozi?

At 21 years old, she’s one of the youngest members of the MIC cast.

What does Eve Alero Vince-Odozi do for work?

Truly multi-talented, Eve is a former England netball pathway player and model, fronting beauty campaigns and working with big sporting brands like Nike.

It checks out, then, that she gets on so well with Jazz, who almost pursued a professional tennis career.

How did Eve Alero Vince-Odozi meet Jazz Saunders?

Back in August, Eve and Jazz were spotted sharing a kiss at Brighton Pride, leading fans to speculate that the MIC star had a new girlfriend. It came eight months after Jazz’s split with former TOWIE star Demi Sims.

Eve is introduced on MIC as Jazz’s love interest and apparently neither are ‘ready to put a label’ on their relationship. Based on Jazz’s social media posts though, she seems pretty smitten with Eve, so we can assume they are still dating.

Eve appears in a recent TikTok on Jazz’s account, with text reading: ‘Park bench + staring into these eyes over and over again.’ Sounds pretty loved-up to us.

Does Eve have social media?

Yes, you can keep up with Eve's modelling and London antics on Instagram at @evevinceodozi. However, her TikTok is where you'll see more of her personality (and more of Jazz). She can be found on @evevinceodozi.

Lucy Keitley is a writer at Grazia UK, covering news and features. She's interested in female-focused stories and smart cultural analysis on a wide range of topics, whether that’s a hard-hitting societal trend or reality TV.

There are plenty of places to shop kidswear, but when it comes to really good basics, Uniqlo is one of the first places I look. I have my favourites, of course. Mini Boden is my go-to for its fun colour-blocking and playful pieces that my son looks so cute in, and Zara's kids' section for stylish shoes and accessories, but I love Uniqlo for its functionality and clever fabrics. From its HEATTECH layers and soft knits to simple T-shirts and easy outerwear, it does the everyday pieces really well, and I find the quality reliable.

I’ve always had a soft spot for Japanese style, too. I love how my little Japanese niece and nephews dress, and I think it reflects what I love about Japanese kidswear more generally. There’s a simplicity to it – relaxed shapes, soft colours and practical pieces that still leave room for children to play and move. But it never feels boring; there’s often a playful print, unexpected detail or pop of colour that gives the outfit a little personality. It’s pared-back without being plain, which is a balance I really love. It also reminds me of Scandinavian kidswear, with its muted palette and easy, everyday feel.

The kidswear has all the simple staples I look for when building my son’s wardrobe: easy barn jackets, corduroy trousers, fleece layers and HEATTECH basics, but there’s plenty of fun in the mix, too. Uniqlo has collaborations with Miffy, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Peanuts, which means you can add a playful print without having to dress them head-to-toe in colour.

But what I really like about Uniqlo is that it doesn’t just make kidswear smaller and cuter. It takes the same approach as its womenswear, no wonder everyone raves about it, with good fabrics, clever technology and really practical design, and makes it work for children, too. You have pieces you can rely on all year round, from breathable AIRism fabrics for warmer days to Heattech when the temperature drops, alongside easy layers and comfortable everyday staples. It’s this focus on fabric and function that makes Uniqlo a little different for me; the clothes are designed around how kids actually live, not just how they look.

Another thing I really like about Uniqlo Kids is that it offers such a lovely selection of unisex pieces. I appreciate that many of the styles, colours and prints can be enjoyed by any child, rather than feeling limited to traditional boys’ or girls’ categories. It gives you a little more freedom when shopping and means you can simply choose pieces based on what you and your child like.

I also think it makes the collection feel more inclusive in a very natural way. Whether it’s a cosy sweatshirt, a practical jacket or a playful printed T-shirt, there’s no need to overthink who it’s ‘for’. You can pick what suits your child, their personality and their wardrobe, which I really like.

It also caters for a pretty wide age range, from babies and toddlers through to older kids, so it’s a brand you can keep coming back to as they grow. And while the palette tends to be more pared-back than some of the traditional kidswear brands I shop, there are enough colours, prints and character collaborations to keep things feeling fun.

For me, that’s the sweet spot. I love Boden when I want colour and a bit more personality, but Uniqlo is where I go for the foundations, the T-shirts, trousers, layers and outerwear that can be worn to school, the park, on holiday and everywhere in between. I want my child's clothes to look good, but I also want him to be able to climb, run, spill things and get on with his day.

So, with the practical basics and playful pieces in mind, here’s what has made it into my Uniqlo Kids wishlist.

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Anne Lora Scagliusi is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia with over a decade of international experience. She began her career in Dubai, covering major fashion events and global trends, and her work has appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, and Glamour. Now based between Italy and the UK, Anne is rarely seen without one of her signature Self-Portrait dresses and believes that great style should be as practical as it is polished, especially when parenting a toddler.

Whether it's Dancing With the Stars or Strictly Come Dancing, there is always at least one contestant accused of having too much experience. This year, it's Step Up star Jenna Dewan, a famously good dancer who was once married to another famously good dancer, Channing Tatum.

However, Jenna is now in a long-term relationship with fellow actor and singer, Steve Kazee, who has been supporting her from the sidelines. 'I cannot wait to watch her shine and for all of you to see what I get to see every day: the most incredible bright light with a heart as big as that mirrorball,' he said. 'I've seen firsthand just how hard she's been working these past few weeks, and watching her challenge herself, push outside her comfort zone, and throw herself into learning something new around something she loves so much has been pretty damn inspiring.'

Despite her obvious dancing experience, Jenna insists ballroom dancing is an entirely different playing field. 'I do not know how to ballroom dance,' she told Entertainment Tonight. 'Let’s be clear. It’s two different languages.'

Who is Jenna Dewan's fiancé, Steve Kazee?

Steve Kazee is an actor and singer best known for starring as Guy in the musical Once, for which he was awarded a Tony Award for best performance by a lead actor in a musical.

He has also starred in season five of Shameless, Drop Dead Villa, Nashville and The Walking Dead. Steve has also recently started a Substack: 'I've spent a lot of my life telling other people's stories. Getting comfortable telling my own has been a different thing entirely. A little scary. A little weird. And, as it turns out, something I really needed.'

How old is Steve Kazee?

Steve is 50 years old.

What is Steve Kazee's job?

Steve is an actor and singer, best known for his roles on the stage.

How did Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee meet?

Steve and Jenna first met in 2012 while he was starring in Once on Broadway. At the time, she was married to Channing, but took her mum to watch the musical. Afterwards, Jenna and her mum went to the stage door to tell Steve they thought the production was amazing.

'We waited for a few minutes, and he appeared. I was pushing her forward to say hi, and Steve and I just had one of those eye-catching moments,' she told The Knot in 2021. 'It was very quick, but it struck us both. It was a moment.'

Years later, once Jenna and Channing were divorced, the two reconnected. 'He apparently never forgot that moment [at the stage door] either.' Steve then slid into Jenna's DMs on X and said 'Hey'. Channing is now dating Australian model, Inka Williams.

How long have Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee been together?

Steve and Jenna have been together since October 2018. In February 2020, just before the pandemic, they confirmed that they were engaged.

Do Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee have kids?

In March 2020, the couple welcomed their first child together, a son. In June 2024, they also welcomed a daughter. Jenna already has a daughter called Everly with Channing, who was born in 2013.

Does Steve Kazee have social media?

Yes, you can keep up with the performer at @SteveKazee on Instagram.

If there is one thing I've learned during my tenure as a beauty journalist in the quest for looking more fresh, awake, and put together in seconds, it's to never underestimate the power of a hardworking concealer. The make-up market isn't short of those, but not all are made equally. In my experience of testing plenty of them, the worst kind can highlight texture, dry patches and fine lines, which does little in the way of a fresh face. The right kind though, can work wonders. Look to Jones Road's new Wide Awake Collection as proof.

By now, most will know Jones Road, founded by make-up legend Bobbi Brown, doesn't play when it comes to base buys. Its internet-famous Miracle Balm is well-loved for being a glow-giving multitasker, while its Just Enough Tinted Moisturiser has bottled that coveted your-skin-but-better formula. Likewise, the Your Skin Foundation Stick is a handbag staple for quick touch ups on-the-go. The Wide Awake Collection follows suit, with a skin perfecting duo that tends to under-eyes in a flash.

What is the Jones Road Wide Awake Collection?

It spans two new products including the Wide Awake Brightening Neutralizer, £30, and the Wide Awake Brightening Concealer, £30, a well as The Detail Blending Brush, £30. When used together, they seek to create a two-step solution to a bright eyed look.

The Wide Awake Brightening Neutralizer works as your first step. It functions as a creamy, medium-to-full coverage colour corrector that cancels out the look of unevenness, shadows, and dark circles under the eyes and brightens with the help of pink and peach hues. The Neutralizer forms the perfect base for better coverage to follow. That comes byway of Wide Awake Brightening Concealer, which boasts an identical creamy, medium-to-full coverage that puts natural-looking colour back into the area. It's made specifically for the skin around the under-eyes too, which means it blends in seamlessly with a comfortable weightlessness that never cakes.

Both the Neutralizer and Concealer share the same DNA, which makes them an ideal pairing. An active plant complex helps to brighten and soothe skin, while shea butter and vitamin E keeps
skin nourished and protected. The clever formula means, while coverage is medium-to-full buildable, the finish feels natural and skin-like. In fact, 100% of users said they forgot they were wearing concealer all together, and agreed to its lightweight, creamy, and natural-looking prowess.

What Bobbi Brown says about the Jones Road Wide Awake Collection

‘‘The best make-up is the kind you put on and then stop thinking about. Wide Awake is exactly that. It feels like nothing in the best way — and you instantly look awake.'

How to apply the Jones Road Wide Awake Collection

Start with skincare and include your favourite eye cream, brownie points if you reach for Jones Road's Eye Cream, £36, which is supercharged hydration in a pot. Then, using your fingertip or The Detail Blending Brush, load on a small amount of the Neutralizer. Tap and press the product onto the under-eye area, blending evenly. Then, build up the layers as needed. Follow with the Concealer, using the same steps (no need for eye cream this time), for fuller coverage and a skin-true finish.

Our verdict

Sameeha Shaikh, beauty writer, says: 'I've never paid much attention to the look of my under-eyes but now that I've reached my 30s I've started to notice little lines around my eyes and a slight shadow forming. It means I've started to rely on concealer even on those days I'd rather swerve make-up all together. In my quest to mute those shadows, the Wide Awake Brightening Neutralizer and the Wide Awake Brightening Concealer have proved game-changing. Admittedly, when I first swatched them on the back of my hand, I was a little suspicious of the putty texture which looked and felt too thick and pasty to transform the look of my delicate under-eyes. But after I applied it directly to my skin as intended, my suspicions lifted. The duo boasts a smooth, creamy and hydrating feel, which ensures maximum comfort while still managing to be lightweight. So much so, I can attest to the fact I did indeed forget I was wearing concealer, too. Notably, the natural finish is the real pull here, so rest assured you're safe from any dryness and caking. While you can certainly use the concealer alone, I'd argue that coveted 'wide awake' look is only complete with the Neutralizer. A power duo, indeed.'

Shop: Jones Road Wide Awake Collection

Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, working across all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).

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Sienna Miller's hair is a thing to be studied. While the actress has played with a flurry of styles over the years, whether it's crown braids, top knots or a jaw-skimming bob, nothing is as revered as her trademark style - relaxed, bohemian, and tousled waves. So, when the certified It girl decides to swerve her signature look for something totally unexpected, it understandably stops us in our tracks before we have the chance to pin it to our Pinterest boards. Her latest look will certainly have that effect.

Attending the London premiere for Sky and HBO's explosive new legal divorce drama War, in which she plays the fierce Carla Duval, Miller arrived primed to embody her alter-ego's quiet power. She took a dramatic shift from her boho-inspired style, with a gothic, feathered black dress by Dilara Findikoglu. Its sharp, sculpted silhouette was offset with a cleverly confidant undone low-do, which is quickly becoming the style of the season.

The look was underpinned by an effortless, lived-in quality, which has been de rigueur for the red carpet of late. Daisy Edgar Jones' 'Dashwood Dishevel’ style proved to be a masterclass in undone, romantic hair earlier this week, which feels like the ripple effects of Margot Robbie's method-dressing windswept styles from the Wuthering Heights press tour earlier this year.

Miller's look follows suit but feels slightly more authentic and less contrived. It's achieved wth plenty of piecey bits, a low-slung updo, and endless texture throughout. Conor Mclaughlin, stylist at Hershesons, calls it the 'lived-in lux.'

'Sienna’s hair at the War premiere is the perfect example of modern undone glamour. The soft, slightly tousled texture and loose tendrils framing her face create a relaxed, effortless feel, while the low chignon keeps the overall look elegant and red-carpet appropriate,' he says.

Fluffed, untamed and deliberately imperfect, it sheds light on the growing appeal of luxury that's felt rather than forced with its low-maintenance elegance that still manages to look red carpet-ready without being overdone.

'What makes this style work so well is that it doesn’t feel overly constructed or polished. The texture gives it a lived-in quality, which makes the look feel youthful and contemporary. It’s a beautiful balance between sophistication and effortlessness,' adds Conor Mclaughlin.

To achieve the look at home, Mclaughlin advises prepping damp hair by with the Hershesons Air Dry Spray, £22, before letting it dry. Follow up by creating loose, messy waves in alternate directions with Hershesons The Wand, £120. Then, pull the hair into a loose, low ponytail at the nape of the neck and twist the falling waves around into a bun. Finish by pulling the hair around the face to gently loosen the bun. For a finishing touch, don’t be afraid to re-wave these tendrils with The Wand to enhance the look à la Miller.

Shop: Sienna Miller's lived-in lux essentials

Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, working across all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).

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It’s a crisp, sunny, bitterly cold day in November 2025, and I'm in North London’s Finchley visiting Brassic and Fool Me Once star Michelle Keegan to observe her filming on the set of ITV's new crime thriller, The Blame.

Adapted by All Your Fault’s Megan Gallagher from the 2023 novel of the same name, The Blame follows the story of police detective Emma (played by Keegan) who is assigned to investigate the case of a missing sixteen-year-old girl Sophie.

It’s not your average police drama, though. The series delves deep into the murky waters of misogyny in the police, an issue Keegan says is not talked about or portrayed on screen enough, and how women and minority groups so often pay the price for the sexism that pervades working culture across so many of our institutions.

A 2025 BBC Panorama undercover investigation saw hundreds of people get in touch with allegations of misogyny in the police, particularly when reports of domestic abuse and sexual violence were made. Some women even described reporting their rape to police as 'like being raped again'. And in a 2024 survey, 53% of women report that the police had made 'not much or no progress' in addressing problems of sexism and misogyny among police officers over the previous year.

An interrogation of such a prevalent issue on screen is long overdue then. My set visit coincides with the filming of a rather climactic scene, which sees Keegan’s Emma hit back at the insidious patriarchy that the police operate under.

Afterward, we settle down in a freezing makeshift police interview room (used for filming interrogations, it is inferred) to talk more about exposing misogyny in the police on-screen, balancing motherhood with filming and the importance of portraying strong women - but not before Keegan offers me some of her Deliveroo sushi dinner, fussing that I’ve been waiting so long to talk to her. Yes, she is just that warm in real life.

The scene we just watched you film fully embodies the way the series – and your character in particular – calls out misogyny in the police force. How did that feel?

Really empowering. I think Emma goes on such a journey in the show. At the beginning, she's aware of the misogyny. She turns the other cheek because it's a way of dealing with it. She doesn’t know how to deal with it because that's how you survive in these male-dominated industries and environments.

What happens with Sophie is a catalyst for her to blow the whistle on it and say something needs to change, there has to be a change, it can't continue… Delivering that line to the boss at the end, the threat at the end, and have him listen to her. It's all about eye contact and the physicality of me moving towards him and not backing down, standing up to him. There's no intimidation. I'm not intimidated by him because he's a male. I'm not intimidated because he's my boss. I found it really empowering. Especially [up against] a man and a boss as well… You just don't see that. It wasn't my instinct, but when I was doing the scene I put that in because I felt like it needed that push. Emma had all the cards, she knew she was in the right.

What was it about this story that spoke to you?

Because you don't hear about it a lot. You don't see it on TV a lot. I mean there's a lot of police dramas and a lot of thrillers, which are all amazing, but none of them really touch on misogyny. And I just thought it was really interesting and I wanted to see how it portrays on screen.

How did you prepare to play Emma, and ground yourself in the context of misogyny in the police and how it affects her?

We watched lots of 24 Hours in Police Custody, which is great. We were wearing harnesses at one point and on the Police Custody they didn't, so in the end, we took them off. We want it to be real life, we want it to be as real as possible. So yeah, we watched a lot of documentaries – and at the minute, as well, there's a lot of press surrounding misogyny within the police force. So I've done a lot of reading on that. I watched a lot of true crime documentaries on Netflix while I’m feeding the baby.

How did you find balancing work on The Blame with new motherhood?

Listen, I think I went in blinded. Obviously I agreed to the role before I had Palma, because I was so excited by it. I think you just believe that you're going to be fine. And of course I can do it, loads of women work full-time and are a mum. But it is hard. It's really hard.

I had long days and had to go home and learn a lot of lines for the next day and be fresh, but still look after the baby at night when she was up. Luckily Mark [Wright, her husband]'s brilliant, he's a great partner and he's such a good dad as well. Thank God I've got the support system with Mark, and his family and my family have been brilliant as well. But I'm not going to lie. It's tough… I'm absolutely shattered.

What was it like to carry the heaviness of a very real, prominent problem like misogyny in the police and bring it to the screens?

I work with a lot of men and they're all really sweet, all really supportive and I never feel that, in this job, I've never felt that [misogyny]. And most of the crew are all men as well, and I never come into work feeling like that. So for me personally, it's been great, this job has been amazing for me. But I think playing the role of Emma and going on that journey with her, I do feel like it's empowering for me on a day-to-day basis as well.

It is a conversation that needs to happen more in every walk of life, whatever job you do – not even in work, just in life. I think playing her has empowered me more to be stronger. When you are in your day-to-day life, you do sort of turn the other cheek [in the face of misogyny] because it's easier.

So often we internalise it, and tell ourselves there’s nothing we can do about it…

You don't want to cause a fuss and you want everything to be nice and easy. But I think me playing this role, I'm like, “oh well if she can do it, I can do it.”

What makes you feel powerful?

Being aroundpowerful women, being around women who empower me. I've got such a good core group of women around me. All my friends, my best friends, are from school… I've known some of them since I was three, some of them from when I got to high school and they're my core group of mates. None of us actually have similar lives now. Two have got kids, the others haven't, some single some not, but it's actually really centring.

It takes weeks and weeks of planning for us to actually get together, but when we do, it just grounds me straight away, It brings me back home. It uplifts me and it empowers me… I feel very lucky to have that core group of women around me.

What have you learned from yourself from filming The Blame and how do you hope it impacts us when we watch it?

I want to do really good work that I'm interested in… and I like playing strong women. But with this job in particular, I like the fact that it's going to start a conversation. And I hope that it's going to start to be a springboard for other conversations as well.

The Blame is available to watch on ITV and ITVX now.

Charley Ross is a freelance interviewer and feature writer covering film and TV, sex, relationships, health, empowerment and politics. As well as her work for Grazia, she has written features for GLAMOUR, Stylist, Mashable, Radio Times, Cosmopolitan, Elle, The Independent, Time Out London and Refinery29. Her interviews have also appeared in Vogue and Vogue India.

Sienna Miller is always on my fashion radar, and not just because she’s starring in Barbour’s latest autumn campaign alongside Idris Elba. I’ve been keeping a very close eye on her wardrobe, from that all-Mango look I'm already copying for autumn workwear to her latest outing in London, which has me rethinking my go-to autumn coat.

On September 17, Miller joined Barbour at the Saatchi Gallery in London for the brand’s first London Fashion Week event. The evening celebrated some of Barbour’s most recognisable pieces, including its classic tartan prints and three of its well-known waxed jackets, the Bedale, Beaufort and Border. There was even a piper there to welcome guests, giving the whole event a very British feel.

But, naturally, my eyes were firmly on what Miller was wearing.

While suede has been dominating our autumn wish lists, Miller is making a very convincing case for a slightly unexpected alternative: corduroy. And not just any corduroy. Her Barbour Antonella Cord Trench Coat comes in the warmest, rich brown shade, giving the classic trench silhouette a softer, more autumnal update.

The coat feels like the perfect middle ground between polished and practical, all the sophistication of a classic trench, but with the texture and warmth that makes you want to layer it on for crisp autumn mornings. It has that effortless London-girl feel, with a nod to classic British countryside dressing, and I'm very much here for it.

Shop: Sienna Miller's Barbour Look

Miller paired it with Barbour’s tartan Carville Mini Skirt, bringing even more of that quintessentially British feel to the look, before finishing things off with black Jimmy Choo Caly Knee Boots. The combination of warm brown cord, heritage tartan and sleek black boots is autumn dressing at its best: classic, but definitely not boring.

And, because this is Sienna Miller we’re talking about, the look had none of the fuss that can come with dressing for a fashion event. Her hair was worn loose with soft curls, and the beauty was kept pared back, so everything felt natural despite the careful styling.

It’s also a reminder that the best autumn buys don’t always have to be the latest trend. The cord trench feels fresh for the season, but its classic shape means it won’t date quickly. Wear it to the office, around London with jeans and boots, or take it with you for a weekend in the countryside; it’s a coat that can do all three.

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Anne Lora Scagliusi is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia with over a decade of international experience. She began her career in Dubai, covering major fashion events and global trends, and her work has appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, and Glamour. Now based between Italy and the UK, Anne is rarely seen without one of her signature Self-Portrait dresses and believes that great style should be as practical as it is polished, especially when parenting a toddler.

Brides to be will be all too familiar with the stress of picking the perfect lipstick. While some may opt for a scarlett red, the brief, all too often, is a pink-toned nude - something that balances that barely-there blush but still feels suitably romantic. Someone who got the brief just right? Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor, who married fellow actor Cameron Fuller earlier this month in Provence, France, with pictures from the wedding revealed on social media just yesterday.

Dressed in a gown by Louis Vuitton, Dynevor completed her bridal look with a chic neck scarf that felt both elegant and refined - the ensemble was every inch as polished as her most famous character, Daphne Bridgerton. Her make-up, too, was a true masterclass in perfect bridal beauty. Her look was created by make-up artist Jennifer Luney Tioseco who paints the faces of Kaia Gerber and Mila Kunis. Feathery lashes, brushed up brows and a velvety complexion felt soft, elegant and unapologetically feminine - but there could be no doubt that her lips were the star of the show.

As it turns out that elegant pink hue that Dynevor wore so well came courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution lipstick in the shade ‘Supermodel’. Created by make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury as a love letter to the to the supermodels of the ‘90s, it takes inspiration from the likes of Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss.

Although velvety on the lips, this matte lipstick is never drying, making it suited to a wedding day. It not only imparts a wash of kiss-proof colour (particularly important for that crucial 'you-may-kiss-the-bride' moment) but also hydrates and protects lips with a clever blend of oils and waxes. Light diffusing pigments also combine to create the illusion of fuller, plumper lips that won’t need regular top-ups.

In fact, Charlotte herself commented, ‘Most stunning bride ever’, echoing what, no doubt, the masses were thinking, too.

Shop: Phoebe Dynevor's 'Perfect Pink' Wedding Day Lipstick

Rachael Martin is Grazia’s Beauty director. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen’s University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism.

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If you feel the inner rumblings of a spring clean within your soul, why not go all the way and treat your living room to a new John Lewis sofa? When it comes to shopping for the best sofas online, our favourite department store has the perfect solution to all your sofa-shaped dreams.

Whether you're looking for a Scandi-inspired sofa or a chaise to lounge ever-so-casually on, John Lewis has you covered. Every sofa, armchair and footstool is made with the highest-quality materials and gorgeous fabrics that'll last you many, many years. Also, if you're on the prowl for a great sofa deal to help you save some money, John Lewis' Home & Furniture Sale will have you beaming.

From sumptuous velvet finishes to sleek modular designs, finding the perfect decor that marries comfort with style is essential and never goes out of style. We've seen a resurgence of retro elements, defined by curved silhouettes and bold, statement colours, perfect for adding a touch of personality to any living space. Texture reigns supreme, with tactile fabrics like bouclé and corduroy adding something extra to your space.

Thankfully, John Lewis' ANYDAY collection is full of top-notch sofas at affordable prices, and its collaborations with fellow sofa makers such as Swoon have produced state-of-the-art pieces of furniture. Durable, long-lasting, and perfect for everyday use, no one does sofas quite like John Lewis, but which sofa is best for your living space? Keep scrolling to find out.

The Best John Lewis Sofas 2026

Are John Lewis sofas any good?

John Lewis sofas are arguably the best you can get on the UK high street. They have a wide range of fabrics for you to choose from as part of John Lewis' Design Your Own service – where you can choose from a spectrum of colours and textures, as well as a mix of plain and patterned designs. They test every fabric to make sure they exceed the industry standard for normal domestic wear.

Quality is assured – every detail is carefully considered, with more than 20 quality checks on every sofa. Their frames are carefully sourced and rigorously tested, which is why John Lewis offers a 15-year frame guarantee.

Does John Lewis do interest-free?

On most of their sofas, John Lewis offers interest-free credit. John Lewis overall offers interest-free credit on home products worth £200 or more, paying it in either a 6, 12, 18 or 24-month instalment, with no deposit.

Ruby Barry is a Product Writer for Grazia, specialising in fashion and beauty. She loves finding dupes for clothes worn in TV & film and is currently binge-watching Succession.

While Kate Middleton has a particular knack for picking the perfect dress or suit for an event, it's always her more casual outfits that have me most excited. During her most recent outing, she's provided plenty of autumn outfit inspiration, and, fittingly, she was wearing a number of British brands on the very day London Fashion Week kicked off.

The Princess of Wales was in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute on Thursday, where she and Prince William visited the Bute Shinty Club as part of a day celebrating community, volunteering and connection.

For the occasion, Kate opted for an effortlessly autumnal palette of chocolate brown (a hue she's fond of for a colour-blocking moment), khaki and green, layering a classic Burberry trench (shop a similar one here) over her go-to Holland Cooper Jodhpur Jeans in chocolate.

The high-waisted skinny jeans are perfect for wearing with ankle boots or knee-high boots and a chunky knit, and at £99, they're particularly affordable for a pair that's been given the royal seal of approval. Better still, they're still available to shop from Holland Cooper, in all sizes and in tall, regular and petite lengths – a rare treat for something the royal is spotted wearing.

She accessorised with the Maison Hotel Guadalupe belt, Kiki McDonough's Lauren Pave Diamond Leaf Drop Earrings and a green tweed hat from Scottish brand House of Bruar, finishing the look with brown boots.

It's a classic Kate combination: stylish, practical and polished, but with enough texture and colour to make a simple jeans-and-jumper outfit feel decidedly more considered.

And the timing feels particularly apt. London Fashion Week officially began on September 17, with this season's schedule celebrating British fashion brands such as Burberry, Barbour, Erdem, Simone Rocha and McQueen.

While Kate wasn't in London for the shows, her Isle of Bute outfit is a pretty perfect reminder that you don't need a runway invite to tap into British fashion this autumn – and you certainly don't need to spend a fortune on your jeans.

Jade Moscrop is the commerce editor at Grazia, where she spends her days testing, researching and obsessing over the internet’s most talked-about buys. From high-street fashion heroes to skincare that actually delivers, she’s all about helping readers cut through the noise and find products worth their money. Follow her on Instagram here.

Millie Bobby Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi announced they have welcomed a second child together via adoption. The news comes a year after they welcomed their first child together, however all further details about their family life have been kept private.

'This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,' she wrote on Instagram last August. 'We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy.'

The gender of the couple's second child has not yet been revealed, but on 7 September she shared a video on Instagram where she could be seen holding her daughter while Jake walked alongside her with a baby carrier strapped to his chest.

Given that the Stranger Things star is only 22 years old, the fact she got married caused a stir online, let alone that she has since adopted two children. 'Millie Bobby Brown is married and adopted a child at 21... I need to get my life together,' joked one user on X last year. It's unsurprising, then, that nosy fans want to know why the couple decided to adopt.

Why did Millie Bobby Brown decide to adopt?

According to internet sleuths, Millie has been dropping hints about her plans to start a family for several months. During a podcast interview in March, she even revealed that she wants a big family and doesn't view adopted babies as any different from biological ones.

'I'm still really young,' she said. 'My mum actually had her first child when she was 21, and my dad was 19. It's been my thing before I met Jake. Since I was a baby, I told my mum I wanted to be a mum just like my mum was to me.'

'I really want a family. I want a big family,' she continued. 'I'm one of four, he's one of four. So it is definitely in our future.' Millie then added, 'For me, I don't see having your own child as really any different as adopting. My home is full of love for anyone or anything. And so, that is what we kind of stand by. The energy in our house is the door is always open, and we want everyone to feel comfortable.'

'We're very much, like, we're always going to be wanting to start a family. It doesn't matter in what way or when, but it will happen.'

In a 2023 interview with Glamour, Millie also explained that her desire for a big family is what spurred her on to achieve as much as possible in her career at a young age. 'It's like – I know I should make this movie now. I know I should write this book now. I know I should do this now.'

'It's not because I can't do it in 10 years; of course I can do it in 10 years,' she went on. 'But why, when I know that it's going to work now? Just like Florence will be there in 10 years. You'll be able to see my movie in 10 years on TV. And I know that Jake and I will be okay. It's like, why wait? Let's go for it.'

As she said in her own words, it's evidently in Millie's nature to adopt. The actress – who is rumoured to be in contention to play Britney Spears in the upcoming biopic – previously told Vogue she has rescued more than 230 dogs and has been associated with the rescue organisation Joey's Friends. Apparently, she has personally looked after 62 rescue pets, including dogs and farm animals, so she definitely likes to keep a busy house.

Nikki Peach is a writer at Grazia UK, working across entertainment, TV and news. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).

Usually, the collections sent down runways at Fashion Week belong inside a crystal ball predicting what we'll be wearing six months later. Which is great for planning ahead, really. But it is quite nice, sometimes, to be able to get your hands on something minutes after it made its catwalk debut. Luckily, the high street brands on the London Fashion Week schedule are meeting that exact need. Case in point: H&M. Last night, the Swedish retailer took its turn at LFW with the H&M&YOU&I collection, and then immediately dropped the key styles from the collection online.

The show itself was packed with standout moments – from Lila Moss taking to the runway to a host of influential fashion editors and A-listers, including Cruz Beckham, Laura Harrier, and Myha'la, in the audience. But beyond the runway theatrics, the clothes themselves caught my eye as a shopping editor. From clean-cut staples like barrel-leg jeans and wool jumpers to souped-up statement pieces such as the sweeping ruffled dress and the cropped military jacket, the H&M&YOU&I collection is packed with just about everything you'd need for the perfect autumn/winter wardrobe.

Apart from the clothes, there's also quite a lot in the way of accessories. Sculptural rings and charm necklaces, for example, are perfect for pairing with autumnal outfits and will even serve you well through the festive season. Elsewhere, we're eyeing the gorgeous chocolate brown knee-high boots that we'll predictably be styling on repeat. Of course, the advantage of having a high street collection shown on the runway is that it takes the pieces out of well-lit e-commerce campaigns and out into the real world, this time creatively directed by Nick Knight of SHOWstudio and styled to perfection. Which means there's plenty of styling inspiration to be found too.

From wardrobe basics to personality-infused statements, the H&M&YOU&I collection has it all, crafted with an attention to detail that could so easily get mistaken for designer. Naturally, pieces from the collection are already dotting fashion editors' wishlists. Here's what's topping them.

Shop: The Best Pieces From H&M's Runway Show At London Fashion Week

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Hitanshi Kamdar is the deputy commerce editor for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet’s most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and scouring the internet for designer sample sales.

Given that Sienna Miller is on practically the entire team's moodboard here at Grazia HQ, it's only fair that we're quick to take notes every time the actress steps out. And she's been stepping out a lot lately, on the red carpet for her new series War (which has brilliant outfits) and starring in a Barbour campaign alongside Idris Elba. Yesterday, Miller was spotted at a press junket for War in a look that can only be described as the perfect autumn workwear inspiration. What's more, said look, while looking incredibly expensive, is entirely from high street brand Mango.

Spotted on the streets of London, it was Miller's tailored wool coat from Mango that first caught our eye. The kind of coat that looks far more luxurious than its price tag suggests; its sharp shoulders and longline silhouette lend it a sophisticated feel. Under the coat, Miller kept it effortless with a blue shirt that's slightly rumpled for a relaxed look, layered over black wool trousers whose mid-rise waist and straight-leg silhouette make them polished and flattering. It’s nonchalant, grown-up workwear that's versatile enough to earn its keep in your wardrobe for seasons to come.

Shop: Sienna Miller's Exact Mango Outfit

To finish the look, Miller has kept her jewellery understated with a Monica Vinader Heirloom Necklace and Ochre Ring, proving that with impeccably tailored pieces, you really don’t need much else. What I particularly love is that Miller has focused on those autumn/winter wardrobe basics that are worth having in the first place. A smart coat, a sophisticated shirt and a great pair of wool trousers are really all you need to start building a chic cold-weather wardrobe, and these are pieces you’ll be able to wear well beyond one season. And Miller has just confirmed that you don’t need a designer wardrobe to get the look.

Unsurprisingly, Sienna Miller's latest outfit is a brilliant place to start if you're looking for elevated workwear on a budget. It's classic and timeless, but styled just right to feel fresh and current. And that’s the beauty of Sienna Miller’s style: she has a way of making high street wardrobe staples look a hundredfold more expensive, and we're taking copious notes.

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Anne Lora Scagliusi is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia with over a decade of international experience. She began her career in Dubai, covering major fashion events and global trends, and her work has appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, and Glamour. Now based between Italy and the UK, Anne is rarely seen without one of her signature Self-Portrait dresses and believes that great style should be as practical as it is polished, especially when parenting a toddler.

There is something about London when the seasons start to change. The mornings get that familiar nip, everyone reaches for a jacket, and suddenly the streets are full of suede, leather and, of course, the trusty trench.

I, for one, am always very happy to see a suede trench return. The second the air feels even remotely chilly, I’m mentally reaching for one. But this week, walking through London, I spotted a woman wearing a trench that made me stop and look twice. It was long and belted, with all the familiar details you would expect. But it wasn't leather. It wasn't suede. It was satin. And somehow, it made the humble trench look so much more glamorous.

I've since started noticing satin trenches everywhere, on London streets, on social media and, increasingly, in the collections of the brands we keep coming back to. Which got me thinking: could this be the chicest way to update the trench coat for autumn?

The best part is that you don't have to spend a small fortune to get the look.

The satin trench that first caught my attention is from M&S and costs £80. Yes, a trench for under £100. It comes in a gorgeous chocolate brown that feels particularly right for autumn and has all the things that make a trench a trench: the double-breasted front, storm flaps, shoulder epaulettes, belt and pockets, but with a glossy satin finish that makes it feel altogether more special.

And I think that's why I'm so drawn to it. The trench coat isn't exactly new. We've been wearing variations of it forever, and for good reason. It's one of those pieces that somehow works with everything. Jeans? Obviously. Tailoring? Easy. A dress and heels? Layer it over the top and you're done.

But while the traditional cotton version feels practical and the leather and suede iterations feel very autumnal, satin gives it something different. It feels softer, more feminine and a little bit luxurious without being remotely difficult to wear.

The idea has been quietly gathering momentum on the runway, too. At Altuzarra's spring/summer 2026 show, a long olive-green satin trench gave the familiar silhouette a softer, more fluid feel, while TOTEME's SS26 collection featured an ankle-length draped satin trench that feels almost like a cross between classic outerwear and an elegant dressing gown.

The latter is, admittedly, a rather bigger investment at £1,670. But it shows where the high street version gets its fashion credentials from: the shape is familiar, but the fabric changes everything. And that's the clever thing about satin. It doesn't ask you to learn how to wear a completely new trend. You already know how to wear a trench coat. You simply swap your usual fabric for something with a little more shine.

For daytime, I'd wear the M&S version with relaxed jeans, a simple white or grey T-shirt and loafers. The satin does all the work, so you don't need to overthink the rest. Come evening, belt it over a slip dress or wear it open over tailored trousers and a simple vest.

Of course, there will always be a place for the classic trench. And I'm certainly not giving up my suede one any time soon. But perhaps the satin trench isn't here to replace it. Perhaps it's simply the slightly more glamorous sister. The one you reach for when you want to feel a little more dressed, even if underneath you're still wearing the same jeans you've worn three times this week. And that's exactly the kind of wardrobe update I'm interested in.

Shop: Best Satin Trench Coats

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Anne Lora Scagliusi is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia with over a decade of international experience. She began her career in Dubai, covering major fashion events and global trends, and her work has appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, and Glamour. Now based between Italy and the UK, Anne is rarely seen without one of her signature Self-Portrait dresses and believes that great style should be as practical as it is polished, especially when parenting a toddler.

I don't know about you, but my taste doesn't quite match my budget. Somehow, almost by instinct, I'm drawn to the most expensive piece on the new-in page, happily adding a £300 basic tee to my (abandoned) shopping basket, all the while I'm still diligently carrying in my Tupperware lunch, overnight oats, and home-brewed coffee to the office to keep costs down. We millennials really knew what we were doing when we penned the phrase 'the math ain't mathing.'

Of course, I've been known to indulge in a payday treat or two; I've thrown caution to the credit card more than a few times in my life. But with bills to pay and a cozzie-livs crisis to catastrophise over, sorting through the literal and digital racks of the high street is where you'll more often than not find me.

So, I've put my truffle pig nose to good use and searched through the internet to find the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street this month. From a kilt skirt from M&S to COS's merino jumper in the most 'now' hue, here's what I found.

Shop: September's Expensive-Looking High-Street Edit

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Daisy Murray is Grazia’s Fashion Commerce Editor. Previously ELLE UK's Fashion Site Editor, Daisy has interviewed fashion icons such as Sarah Jessica Parker, profiled designers like Cecilie Bahnsen, and written features on vintage shopping and hypey trends alike. Find her on Instagram and TikTok here.

The return of Strictly Come Dancing is fast approaching and what a series it will be as the beloved primetime show enters a new era.

Last year, after 21 years on the show and 11 years as co-hosts, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman hung up their sequins and stepped down from their posts, leaving some extraordinarily big boots to fill. It has since been confirmed that they will be replaced by Emma Willis, former Strictly professional Johannes Radebe and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Most of the Strictly professionals will be returning too.

Now the question is, who will join the new hosts' first cohort of celebrity contestants? The BBC has now graced us with the full line-up, who will be shimmying their way onto our screens on 19 September.

Who is in the 2026 Strictly line-up?

Lacey Turner

The first celebrity confirmed to be taking part in this year's competition is Lacey Turner, the actor best known for playing Stacey Slater in EastEnders. Slater has also appeared in a number of stage productions and TV dramas including Our Girl on BBC.

'I am so excited to be making my way to the dance floor this year to be part of Strictly Come Dancing! I am a huge fan and can't quite believe I will be taking part and now watching at home this year! I look forward to meeting everyone and learning a new skill!' she said.

Dani Dyer

A reality TV veteran at this point, former Love Islander Dani Dyer won Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins this year and has appeared alongside her famous dad, Danny Dyer, in The Dyers Caravan Park. She has also starred in This Anxiety? and Greggs v McDonalds, as well as guest appearances on Celebrity MasterChef, Celebrity Gogglebox and EastEnders. Dani won Love Island in 2018 and has since amassed 3.7 million social media followers. She is also a best-selling author with her debut book 'What Would Dani Do?' reaching Number 4 on the Sunday Times Bestsellers list. Dani married West Ham player Jarrod Bowen in May last year.

She was originally part of the cast of Strictly 2025 but had to withdraw due to an injury before the competition began and will be returning to compete for the Glitterball Trophy later this year. 'I am so excited to be back in the ballroom this September!' she said. 'I just cannot wait to get my dancing shoes back on and hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one! I’m just over the moon and cannot wait to find out who else is doing it!'

Delta Goodrem

Songstress to early noughties classics like 'Lost Without You', the next star entering the Strictly ballroom is Delta Goodrem. The Australian singer, actress, philanthropist and entrepreneur has topped the charts, taken the role as a coach on The Voice Australia, and even represented her country for Eurovision.

Now, her next challenge is the Strictly stage. She said, 'I've been incredibly honoured to perform on many different stages throughout my career - from tv, theatre, film sets, to touring my own shows around the world, there is however one stage I've never stepped onto and that is the ballroom floor! I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining Strictly and can’t wait to get started!'

Chris Appleton

Best known as Kim K's hairdresser, Chris Appleton will be swapping hair styling for salsa dancing as a new Strictly contestant. A world-renowned hair guru, Chris has worked with big names like Jennifer Lopez, Sofía Vergara, Ariana Grande, and Katy Perry. He's also a bestselling author with his memoir 'Your Roots Don’t Define You'.

'I'm thrilled to be joining Strictly Come Dancing and coming home to the UK for this incredible experience,' he said. 'I've always believed that the best things happen when you take a chance and try something new. I may know my way around a salon floor, but the dance floor is a whole different story - and I can't wait to get started.'

Cach Mercer

Fans of Love Island know Cach Mercer as the 2025 champion of the dating show alongside Toni Laites. He won over the public with his fun personality and for showing his sensitive side in matters of the heart.

While Strictly is a little different from the villa, Cach is already big into dancing, with his TikTok dedicated to showing off his hip-hop and street moves. Let's see how he tackles the Viennese waltz. 'I have grown up watching the show with my family and am so excited to now be part of the cast. Dancing is a huge passion of mine and I can't wait to learn Ballroom and do the Foxtrot for the first time!' he said.

Will Best

This will be a change-up for Will Best, who is used to presenting the likes of Big Brother rather than being a contestant himself. The broadcaster has over 15 years of experience, starting his career on T4, and then landing TV roles on This Morning, BBC Three and Viva. Recently, Will won Celebrity Mastermind with the specialist subject of Danny Dyer – watch out, Dani!

'I can't quite believe it…I'm doing Strictly! What an absolute dream. Albeit a pretty terrifying one,' he said. I've been lucky to do lots of live telly before, but absolutely nothing like this. And I cannot wait! I have no idea if I can actually dance, but bring on the sequins, bring on the quicksteps, bring on the dance floor! I’m going to try to enjoy every minute of it.'

Dame Sarah Storey

Freshly into her retirement, the most successful Paralympian of all time, Dame Sarah Storey, is going to take on the Strictly dancefloor. Sarah won a whooping nineteen Paralympic gold medals across her impressive career as an athlete – we'll have to see if her sporting success translates to 10's from the Strictly judges.

Adding another accolade to her achievements, Sarah will be the first Dame to compete in the show. 'Embarking on a new challenge so soon after stepping down as an athlete is hugely exciting,' she said. 'I have always loved watching Strictly and my daughter Louisa is a very talented dancer, so to be able to learn from the best and hopefully understand even more about her world, is incredibly motivating! I can’t wait to get started!'

Jaime Winstone

A legend of British TV, you'll know Jaime from dramas like Kidulthood and Dead Set and for her acclaimed portrayal of Barbara Windsor in the biopic Babs. Off screen, Jaime has also had a successful modelling career, and starred in the West End production of 2:22 A Ghost Story.

'I am so excited to announce that I will be joining the Strictly Come Dancing cast this year,' she said. 'I am no stranger to a dance floor, but the ballroom is a whole new world for me. I love a challenge though, so can’t wait to enter my showgirl era and get super sparkly!! Let’s get physical – see you on the dance floor!'

Bethany Antonia

A far cry from the ballroom, Bethany Antonia is best known for her role as dragon-rider Lady Baela Targaryen in the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon. Bethany has also starred on the stage, most recently as Eurydice in popular Tony award winning musical, Hadestown.

'I can’t quite believe that I will be heading to the Strictly ballroom this September!' she said. 'I have grown up watching Strictly, and I am so excited to take the challenge on and (hopefully!) learn a new skill. See you on the dancefloor!'

Shaun Wright-Phillips

Former footballer Shaun will be less sports, more sequins on this season of Strictly. He's played for the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea, Queens Park Rangers, and worked as a broadcaster for the  BBC, Sky Sports, ITV. He's also the son of football icon, Ian Wright.

'Dancing is in my blood—but mainly at family events!' he said. 'Strictly is definitely outside my comfort zone, but I’m super excited to get started and really looking forward to the challenge!'

Graeme 'The Dogfather' Hall

Dog trainer extraordinaire Graeme Hall is our next Strictly contestant. He's worked across pretty much every pooch-related show imaginable, as a presenter on Channel 5's Dog's Behaving (Very) Badly and and fronting The Dog Hospital with Graeme Hall. He's also an author for both adults and kids, including his bestselling All Dogs Great and Small and his children's book _The Ultimate Kid’s Guide to Do_g.

'I can't believe I am joining the cast of Strictly for 2026,' he said. 'I have always loved dancing, so to have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business is a dream come true. I have watched the show for years, so to be a part of it feels like a very exciting challenge, albeit more than a bit nerve-wracking! I can't wait to get started. Bring it on!'

Lawrence Robb

Adding another soap star to the line up, Lawrence plays Mackenzie 'Mack' Boyd in Emmerdale. Having clocked six years on the show, Lawrence has been involved in some seriously juicy plot lines – we're talking affairs, kidnap, and murder – so he's well prepared for any Strictly drama.

'I don't know who’s more excited about this, me or my Mother,' he said. 'I can't quite believe that I am going to be getting my dancing shoes on this September on one of my favourite shows of all time! It's a dream come true, and I can't wait to bring my all to ballroom. Wish me luck, and any advice is very welcome - trust me I’ll need it!'

Tabby Stoecker

Team GB skeleton athlete Tabby Stoecker will be looking to race her way to success on Strictly this series. Despite only making her international debut in the sport five years ago, Tabby is already a World Cup race winner, a double World Championship medallist, a European Championship medallist – to a name just a few of her accolades. We’ll have to watch this space if she’ll be winning the glitterball trophy too.

‘I am over the moon to be joining the cast of Strictly 2026,’ she said. ‘I’ve had the wildest year of my life so far, so to be rounding it off with a childhood dream of dancing in the Strictly ballroom is surreal and I can’t wait to get stuck in!’

John Nellis

Northern Irish social media personality John Nellis is next up in Strictly’s star line-up. As one of the UK’s biggest sports content creators, John has an audience of over 20 million followers across his channels. His videos have featured some of the biggest sportspeople in the world right now, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo.

‘I’m still in disbelief that I've been selected for Strictly and, if I'm honest, I'm a little nervous as I've never danced before!’ he said. ‘It's such an incredible opportunity, and I'm going to throw myself into every moment. I can't wait to meet everyone, learn a new skill and, hopefully, be much better at family parties by the end of it!’

Melanie Walters

Melanie Walters is a bit of a TV legend. The Welsh actress has had roles in favourite shows including Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and Doc Martin, and of course as the beloved Gwen in Gavin & Stacey. Most recently, she’s starred as Melanie in two series of BBC cosy murder mystery drama Death Valley.

‘Performing in Pantomime for the last 15 years, my Strictly ‘fix’ has always been watching in a dressing room rather than my front room,’ she said. ‘This year I am completely thrilled and happy to swap my fairy wand for sequinned dance shoes. I just hope I don’t follow Cinderella and leave one on the Ballroom stairs. I cannot wait to take part in this absolutely iconic show, it’s so exciting. See you in September!’

Nikki Peach is a senior writer at Grazia, working across news, entertainment, features. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).

I spend a lot of my time debunking over-the-top skincare claims. Whether it’s Botox in a bottle or filler in a stick… I’ve heard it all. It’s all tediously hyperbolic, and if I’m being honest, quite boring. If I see one more TikTok creator telling me a stick of serum is the equivalent of a facelift, I might have to delete the app altogether. Spoiler alert: I won’t.

But every so often, something piques my interest. I couldn’t resist trying the Dr Melaxin Eye Balm, which, rather disappointingly, turned out to be more marketing than miracle. While there were some nice ingredients in there (and it certainly isn’t harmful) it wasn’t anything more than a fairly basic eye balm. Where I was impressed with a viral TikTok product was The Ordinary’s Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% Serum. Wow. Just wow. It’s a serum I’ve kept in my routine ever since. So, whenever something with similar claims comes along, I feel it’s my duty to try it, even if I’m cynical. Enter the Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Volume Volufiline Multi Balm Stick, £18.95

While there are plenty of buzzy ingredients packed into it - PDRN, collagen and NAD, to name just three - the one worth paying attention to in my own personal experience, and the one the internet is also currently obsessed with, is Volufiline.

It’s actually been on my radar for quite some time, although until recently it felt like something reserved for true skincare obsessives - the kind that would drop serious money for the next buzzy treatment and know their Fraxel from their Erbium. Previously, Volufiline was an ingredient that needed to be diluted, meaning a lot of guesswork for those brave enough to take on the role of chemist. The Ordinary’s serum was one of the first products to make it feel genuinely accessible, taking all the drama out of the process.

So, what does Volufiline do?

Volufiline is thought to go beyond the temporary plumping you get from a simple moisturiser. Hyaluronic acid, for example, creates fullness by drawing water into the skin, whereas Volufiline is said to work by stimulating fat cells. It's this mechanism that is thought to give skin a longer term, plumped up appearance with consistent use.

It was only a matter of time before another brand capitalised on the hype but when Medicube launched its own version, skincare enthusiasts were genuinely excited. The brand has built a reputation for producing effective formulas, so there was less concern that this was simply jumping on a trend. It’s worth noting that the concentration of Volufiline here is lower than in dedicated serums like The Ordinary’s, but it’s supported by a host of other beneficial ingredients, which may make it a gentler option for those with sensitive skin.

What ingredients are in Medicube's PDRN Pink Collagen Volume Volufiline Multi Balm Stick?

• PDRN & Collagen: Support skin renewal and firmness

• Volufiline: Helps create a plumper-looking appearance

• Caffeine, Vitamin E & Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrate, brighten, and reduce puffiness

• NAD, Retinol & EGF: Improve resilience and smooth fine lines

Who is the Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Volume Volufiline Multi Balm Stick for?

Anyone concerned with a loss of volume in the face assoicated with ageing. In particular it aims to target dullness, visible lines, dark circles, dryness and sagging.

How to apply

Twist up the stick an appropriate amount then gently glide the product onto areas of concern. Medicube advise 'reapplying any time for instant hydration and glow' but it could be beneficial to apply in the evening - it contains retinol which can make skin susceptible to sun damage. Follow with SPF every morning.

Shop: medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Volume Multi Balm Stick

Our verdict

Rachael Martin beauty director says:

'Now, I should point out that I haven’t been using this for the full three months that would really allow me a proper gauge of long-term results. Even so, after just one month, I’m impressed. I apply it after moisturiser, focusing on the areas where I’d like a little extra fullness. For me, that’s the deep lines around my mouth, across my neck, and under my eyes. Then, just because I’m intrigued, I’ve been applying it to my lips too. Have I seen an improvement? Yes. But before I get into it a caveat is needed because social media has been wildly exaggerating what this product can do. It does not mimic filler. It’s not the same substance used in breast implants (yep, that’s an actual claim doing the rounds), and it’s certainly not going to make you look like you’ve taken a trip to Kris Jenner’s surgeon overnight.

What it does do, however, is deliver noticeable plumping. Volufiline is an impressive ingredient and in the areas where I’ve been using it, my skin does appear slightly fuller - particularly under my eyes. I can’t say it’s dramatic, or that anyone else beyond myself would necessarily notice, but it’s there. It’s not a “filled” look by any stretch (and I wouldn’t want that anyway) but my skin looks fresher, bouncier and more hydrated. As for my lips? Surprisingly, yes, they do look a little plumper. Turns out that - although they are are prone to exaggeration - those TikTok girlies are onto something.

One final thing worth noting -  while I didn’t find this balm irritating (and I do have sensitive skin) it does contain retinol, so those who find that an irritant might want to avoid it. Either way, daily SPF is essential, as retinoids make skin more susceptible to sun damage.

Would i recommend this one? So far, yes. It's not 'filler in a stick', but in only a short period of time I've seen definite results - and I predict a sell out.

Rachael Martin is Grazia’s Beauty director. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen’s University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism.

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If it seems like Damson Madder has been everywhere lately, it's because it has. The British brand's whimsical dresses took over cool girl summer wardrobes through the many heatwaves. Then, when the forecast turned rainy and cold, the brand was back in sartorial conversations with an array of excellent coats and jackets (the Liu raincoat is practically everywhere we look). Given that it's conquered almost every clothing category, from dresses and denim to swimwear and jackets, it seems the only cool girl staple you can't find at the brand is footwear. Well, that's about the change, as Damson Madder has now joined forces with another homegrown brand, Clarks, for its first-ever footwear offering. And we're understandably hyped.

Launching today, the collection is small, featuring two shoe styles that feel primed for autumn/winter. Drawing on Clarks' iconic shoe silhouettes, namely the classic Wallabee and the Nomad mules, each shoe has been given a striking and whimsical Damson Madder twist. While fashion collaborations can often become a logo-stamping exercise, this edit feels like a true blending of creative perspectives, resulting in a unique product that feels perfectly suited to each brand's signature design languages.

As Damson Madder's creative director, Fontaine Anderson, explains, ‘We were often styling our collections and campaigns using the Clarks classic Wallabee shoes, and felt there was a natural affinity between the ‘Damson Girl’ and the Clarks customer. The styles sit so effortlessly with our apparel collections that it felt like a natural fit to extend our design handwriting onto two of Clarks’ most iconic silhouettes.'

Onto the actual collection, the bright red Wallabee is crafted from suede with hiking-inspired lacing and a contrasting cream sole. A smart alternative to trainers, these will look great with trousers and dresses alike, whether you're headed to the office or taking them for a casual spin. The Nomad Mules, meanwhile, offer a Mary Jane style open-back design in chocolate plum suede with silver-tone 'D' and 'M' buckles on the double straps. It's the perfect casual shoe to have positioned by the door for quick errand runs, but it's also considered enough to look great for more thought-out outfits. Both shoes come with a fun polka dot footbed – a great example of each brand's attention to detail – and two Damson Madder shoe charms, which can be mixed and matched.

Having launched just in time for when we're all looking for elegant cold-weather-ready swaps for our summer flip-flops, the Damson Madder x Clarks Originals collab is destined to be everywhere soon. In fact, the Wallabees have already started selling out in a couple of sizes. And because we don't have details on a potential restock, I'd recommend snagging a pair (or both) while they're still around.

Shop: Damson Madder x Clarks Originals

Hitanshi Kamdar is the deputy commerce editor for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet’s most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and scouring the internet for designer sample sales.

If ever there was a shop that does it all, it's got to be John Lewis. Not only can you rely on the brand for household items and clothing, but the department store also houses a somewhat underrated beauty department. Walking through the John Lewis beauty hall? A blissful experience for beauty fans. Naturally, when I first set eyes on saw this year's beauty advent calendar offering, I got excited.

I've been writing about the best beauty advent calendars for years now, so I know a thing or two about what makes a good one. And as soon as I saw John Lewis's offering, I was instantly impressed. If you love luxury make-up, skincare and fragrance, this is the one to buy - expect staple formulas as well as exciting new products.

Other luxury beauty advent calendars have also caught my attention. The Selfridges Beauty Advent Calendar for one. It contains some cult favourites from Augustinus Bader, Gucci Beauty and Rodial. And not forgetting the Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar either, which boasts gold-standard brands like Tatcha, Medik8 and Hourglass. Much like this year's John Lewis offering, these beauty advent calendars have captured that romantic, festive feeling of strolling through beautifully decorated beauty halls.

Inside the John Lewis beauty advent calendar, you will find luxurious beauty products from brands like Clarins, FOREO, Liz Earle, Trinny London, La Mer, Medik8, Nuxe and Skin Rocks - it's perfect for when you want to stock up your bathroom cupboard with failsafe brands.

When does the John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar launch?

This year's John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar launches today, the 7th of September, and is ready to buy now.

How much is the John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar?

You can buy this year's John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar for £250, with its contents inside worth over £1,160 – the brand's highest-value offering to date. You will find a whopping 23 full-sized products and 18 deluxe minis – a great selection in my opinion.

Is John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2026 worth it?

'Yes! As a beauty writer I was thrilled to spot so many of my favourites in this year's line-up. For those who love trying new beauty tech, you will find a full-sized Foreo UFO Device - one that I love using on a pamper night. It mimics the feeling of a professional facial using LED light therapy, both thermotherapy (heating) and cryotherapy (cooling), and T-Sonic pulsations to upgrade your typical sheet mask, treat the skin, and reveal brighter, radiant skin. Trust me, this beauty advent calendar is worth it for this device alone. Not to mention the fact you get a full-sized La Mer Lip Balm as well – dreamy!

I also spotted some beauty cupboard favourites like the Clarins Lip Comfort Oil. I always find myself going back to this nourishing lip oil, especially in the shade 'Raspberry', for a naturally plump pout. You will also find Liz Earle's Cleanse & Polish Cleanser hidden inside. It was one of the first cleansers I ever used and fell in love with - it's perfect for all skin types.

Out of the minis, I was thrilled to see Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair, an icon in the beauty world and one that I always find myself going back to. It just works. Another spot has to be Gucci's Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Intense. As soon as I tried this fragrance, I fell in love. If you love the sweet scent of the original Gucci Gardenia, the intense version is just a touch more sexy and dramatic, perfect for the colder months. Both of these deluxe minis are heading straight for my travel make-up bag.

What's inside the John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2026?

John Lewis 2026 Beauty Advent Calendar product lineup warning: spoilers ahead!

Full-sized products:

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil, 7ml

FOREO UFO™ 3 Mini

Foreo UFO Mask

Molton Brown Red Berry Hand Wash, 100ml

Jo Loves Mini Candle

L’OCCITANE Almond Shower Oil, 75ml

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Relaxing Edition and Muslin Cloth, 100ml

Grown Alchemist Rich Restorative Hand Cream, 65ml

NUXE Dry Oil Huile Prodigieuse® Spray Bottle, 50ml

Clinique All About Eyes Brightening Serum Concentrate, 10ml

Benefit Juice Blush Stick in Figgie, 8ml

Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Serum, 30ml

Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-in Treatment, 25ml

Philip Kingsley Frizz-Fighting Gloss, 50ml

MALIN+GOETZ Niacinamide Restorative Cream, 50ml

Mavala Pure Diamond Nail Polish, 5ml

Dermask™ Vital Hydra Solution™ Pro Sheet Mask

La Mer The Lip Balm, 9ml

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, 13ml

Sculpted by Aimee Line and Shine Lip Liner & Gloss Duo in shade Blush

Fenty Beauty Hella Thicc Volumising Mascara, 10ml

Laura Mercier Translucent Hydrating Setting Spray Ultra-Blur, 100ml

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand, 12ml

Deluxe Miniatures:

Trinny London Bounce Back Moisturiser Mini, 14.5ml

LANEIGE Bouncy & Firm Serum, 15ml

The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser, 50ml

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair, 15ml

This Works Perfect Cleavage, 50ml

Rituals Ayurveda Body Cream, 70ml

Neal’s Yard Frankincense Intense Age Defying Cream, 50ml

Skin Rocks The Moisturiser, 15ml

ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Future Restore Serum, 15ml

Sisley Paris Black Rose Mask, 10ml

Sisley Paris Black Rose Skin Infusion, 10ml

Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting & Firming Advanced Cream, 15ml

Shiseido Intensive Sculptdefine Serum, 7ml

Lumière d’Issey Eau de Parfum, 10ml

Wella Ultimate Smooth Shampoo, 100ml

Versace Crystal Emerald, 5ml

Lancome Absolue The Eye Cream, 5ml

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum Intense, 5ml

Georgia Scott is a beauty commerce writer for Grazia. She has been obsessed with beauty products for as long as she can remember and spends her days hunting for the latest trending products to get her hands on to review.

Writer, actress and cultural icon Lena Dunham and her husband Luis Felber have announced the birth of their child togehter. Lena broke the news via an essay she penned for Vogue, featuring an adorable picture of the couple with their daughter, who was born via surrogate.

Following the happy news, there's growing interest in Lena Dunham's personal life, including her husband, Luis Felber. This is also thanks to her latest Netflix series Too Much, which was loosely inspired by Dunham's own experience meeting Luis Felber after moving to the UK - although she stressed there are some key differences between the show and her life.

Who is Lena Dunham's husband Luis Felber?

Luis Felber is a musician who is married to Lena Dunham. He was born in Winchester to a Peruvian mother and a British father, spending his early years in Peru and Chile. He moved back to Britain when he was seven years old, and went on to pursue a career in music.

Luis spent his twenties playing in different bands while they toured. Eventually, Luis decided to pursue his own solo career under the name Attawalpa. 'I've been signed to labels before, and had a bunch of money. They'll say "make something with this" and that's really cool, and I did, but then they're allowed to dabble in it and I really like the sort of DIY, out on the street, aspect of making things. Especially with videos, I get to collaborate and evolve with really cool directors and people I've been wanting to work with for ages,' he said in an interview with Yuck Magazine.

How old is Luis Felber?

Luis Felber is 39 years old, which is the same age as Lena.

How did Lena Dunham meet Luis Felber?

Lena Dunham and Luis Felber met in early 2021, and embarked on a whirlwind romance. They were set up on a blind date by mutual friends, and according to reports, instantly hit it off.

In an article published in The Sunday Times, Felber said he actually 'had to Google' Lena before her first date as he didn't know who she was. 'Then I went on her Instagram and I saw her dancing to a song called ‘Red Hot P***y’ in her garden in LA,' he said. 'Lena puts herself out there in a really special way. That was all I had to go on at the time.'

In an interview with The New York Times, Felber spoke about the moment they met. 'It was a blind date. A mutual friend of ours basically set us up,' he told the outlet. 'The first time we hung out, we didn't stop talking for, like, eight hours … I think it was sort of incredible, you know, I walked into that. I'd been on quite a few dates in the past year. As someone who's quite open, I find you hold a lot back on your first three dates. Or first 10 dates. I was just a bit fed up with that, so I just walked into the situation very myself, shall I say. And Lena liked that. And she's the same.'

Are Lena Dunham and Luis Felber married?

Yes! The couple moved in together after a few months of dating and got married after seven months in an intimate ceremony with family and friends. It seems things have only got better from there.

Speaking to The New York Times, Felber shared some sweet words about their bond. 'Every morning is a blessing. And every evening, to be able to go to bed with your best friend and chat — we find it hard to go to sleep at a decent hour. It's rarely eight hours,' he said.

Lena has also previously commented on how fast the relationship moved, saying that getting married so quickly 'is not something I recommend to everybody but it worked for us'. She explained that the pair's marriage taught them 'teamwork and compromise' which has 'trickled into my family dynamics and friendships in a really good way'.

Is Too Much based on a true story?

Very loosely, according to Dunham. Luis and Felix (played by Will Sharpe, who you might recognise from The White Lotus) are both professional musicians, and, like Jessica, Lena met Felber when she moved from New York to North London. Felber's band Attawalpa also made the music for many of the tracks in Too Much.

However, Lena has stressed that the show isn't entirely a true story. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lena said the 'germ' of Too Much is 'autobiographical', but the show 'really expanded far beyond what we had even dreamed it could be into a totally different world.'

When it comes to the characters, she told Radio Times that they differ from herself and Luis in major ways, and were developed in line with the cast members. 'It was an interesting melding where, of course, there were starting points of emotions or things I'd experienced, but then I really wanted to write to... not necessarily who they are, but just aspects of them – and what I think that they can do,' she said.

Alice Hall is the Staff Writer at Grazia UK. She was previously a Junior Features Writer for The Daily Telegraph. At Grazia, she writes news and features about pop culture, dating, health, politics and interiors. {#mntl-sc-block_3-0}

If you’ve found yourself in a late-night scroll looking for the best baby changing bag, only to emerge an hour later with 27 tabs open and absolutely no idea which one to buy, I get it. There are a lot of changing bags out there.

As a mum to a three-year-old and someone with a fairly serious designer bag obsession, I’ve spent the last few years figuring out what actually makes a good baby bag and, just as importantly, what doesn’t. I’ve used different styles for different stages and occasions, paid attention to the brands that consistently get the details right and learnt that there really isn’t one changing bag that does everything.

And, yes, I did splurge on my first designer changing bag: a quilted Burberry. It was a beautiful introduction to the world of baby bags, but having lived with a toddler for three years, I can tell you that the prettiest bag isn't necessarily the one you’ll reach for every morning.

The good news is that you no longer have to choose between something practical and something you actually want to carry – the changing-bag market has come a long way. There are beautifully considered totes, compact stroller organisers, roomy backpacks and clever hybrids that look much more like the bags already hanging in your wardrobe.

That’s what I’ve focused on here. This isn't simply a list of the most expensive changing bags or the ones with the most pockets. I've looked at the things that matter when you're actually out with a baby or toddler: capacity, organisation, ease of carrying, stroller compatibility, materials, sustainability, versatility and, naturally, style.

Because, depending on the day, you might need a completely different bag. A roomy tote for a full day out. A compact organiser for a quick trip to the shops. A backpack for travelling when you need both hands free. Or a beautifully designed option that makes you forget, momentarily, that you're carrying three nappies, a half-eaten banana and approximately 14 emergency snacks.

So, consider this your shortcut through the noise: 10 changing bags I'd genuinely put on a parent's radar, each chosen for a different reason.

How I chose the best changing bags

The best changing bag is ultimately the one that works for your life, but there are a few things I think are worth looking for.

Organisation: Can you actually find the wipes when you need them, or are they destined to disappear beneath a mountain of muslins?

Capacity: A newborn may need an impressive amount of equipment, while toddlers somehow require even more snacks. A good bag needs enough room without becoming a black hole.

Versatility: I like a bag that can move between the buggy, your shoulder and your back and, ideally, one that doesn’t look the part.

Materials: Water resistance and wipe-clean linings aren't glamorous, but they become very glamorous indeed when someone spills a drink inside your bag.

Sustainability: Where brands use recycled or organic materials, I've highlighted it, but I don't think a recycled fabric automatically makes a bag a good buy. It still needs to work.

Longevity: Three years into motherhood, I know better than to buy something that only works for the newborn stage. The best bags should evolve with you.

Style: This is Grazia, after all. There is no reason your baby bag can't work with your wardrobe.

Shop: The Best Baby Changing Bags

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Anne Lora Scagliusi is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia with over a decade of international experience. She began her career in Dubai, covering major fashion events and global trends, and her work has appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, and Glamour. Now based between Italy and the UK, Anne is rarely seen without one of her signature Self-Portrait dresses and believes that great style should be as practical as it is polished, especially when parenting a toddler.

True crime fiends, your September viewing is sorted. The fourth instalment of the biographical crime drama anthology series Monster has just landed on Netflix. This time, it centres on murder suspect Lizzie Borden, who was tried and acquitted of the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts.

On 4 August 1892, Andrew and Abby Bourden were found bludgeoned to death with a hatchet in their home and their daughter/ stepdaughter Lizzie became the prime suspect. As with The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story and The Ed Gein Story, The Lizzie Borden Story is also based on a true story.

Naturally, anyone who binges the eight-part series is likely to want to know more about the real life murder trial. What happened? Was anyone sentenced? And how closely does the Monsters adaptation stick to the real events?

So, what really happened in the Lizzie Borden case?

It’s true that Andrew and Abby Borden were found bludgeoned to death with a hatchet-like weapon in their home in Fall River in 1892. At the time of the attacks, only Lizzie Borden and the maid, Bridget Sullivan, were home, and Lizzie did eventually stand trial for their murders.

She was born in 1860 to Sarah and Andrew Borden and had two elder sisters, one of whom died when she was 22 months old. Lizzie and her surviving sister Emma had a religious upbringing and their father was relatively wealthy, although he was frugal. Their mother died in 1863 and three years later Andrew married Abby Gray, who Lizzie believed was with him for his money.

In 1892, Andrew reportedly killed multiple pigeons in his barn with a hatchet, convinced that they carried infections and diseases. Lizzie had recently built a roost for the pigeons and legend has it that she was upset over him killing them. A family argument that summer prompted both Lizzie and Emma to go on holiday to New Bedford and they returned to Fall River a week before their parents were murdered.

Around this time, tension had been brewing over Andrew’s decision to gift Abby’s family with real estate property. Abby’s sister was given a house, so Lizzie and Emma demanded the house they had lived in until their mother died, which they purchased from their father for one dollar. They then sold it back to him for $5,000 (equivalent to $179,000 today). Lizzie and Emma’s maternal uncle John Morse visited the Borden home the night before the murders, which led to speculation that the conversation might have heightened family tensions. To make matters more complicated, the whole household had been extremely ill before the murders.

What happened the day of the two murders?

On the morning of the murders, Andrew, Abby, John and the maid were present at breakfast and John then left for the morning, planning to return at midday. Andrew left for his morning walk at around 9am while Abby went upstairs to clean the guest room. Abby was struck on the side of the head with a hatchet and then fell down on the floor. Her killer then struck her multiple times, hitting her 17 times on the back of the head to ensure she was dead.

At 10.30am, Andrew came back and struggled to open the door with his key, so the maid went to let him in, but she also found the door jammed. She later testified that she heard Lizzie laughing – and that the laughter was coming from the top of the stairs. Andrew then asked Lizzie where Abby was and Lizzie said she had been summoned to visit a sick friend. The maid then helped Andrew remove his shoes and he lay down on the sofa for a nap. She testified that she was resting in her room on the third floor after cleaning the windows when she heard Lizzie call from downstairs, ‘Maggie! Come quick! Father’s dead. Somebody came in and killed him.’ Andrew had been struck 10 or 11 times on the sofa.

What happened during the police investigation?

Lizzie quickly became the prime suspect in the murder investigation, but her alibi was inconsistent. Most officers noted that they did not like her ‘attitude’ and thought she was ‘very peculiar’. However, the judge noted that the central problem investigators found was ‘how the deed could be done by a woman’. Lizzie was never checked for bloodstains and the police did not thoroughly check her room because she said she was not feeling well.

Two hatchets, two axes and a hatchet-head with a broken handle were found in the basement, but the police did not remove them from the house. Investiagors also located a pail with what looked like bloodstained clothes, which Lizzie attributed to her period.

Local residents also suspected Lizzie of buying ‘hydrocyanic acid in diluted form’ from the local druggist, which might explain the family’s mystery illness, but her defence was that she inquired about using the acid to clean her furs.

The police were stationed around the Borden house on the night of the murders and one officer said he saw Lizzie and their neighbour in the basement and that Lizzie then returned alone and was bent over the sink. The next day the neighbour found Lizzie tearing up a dress, which she said was covered in paint, and it was never determined whether Lizzie had been wearing the dress the day of the murders.

Was Lizzie Borden ever charged?

On 11 August, Lizzie was served with a warrant of arrest and jailed. The inquest testimony, the basis for the modern debate regarding Lizzie’s guilt or innocence, was later ruled inadmissible at her trial in June 1893. Her trial took place in June the following year.

However, the prosecution lacked direct physical evidence tying her to the weapon, her alibi became a point of dispute during the trial and Lizzie fainted when the victims’ skulls were presented, swaying the public and jury’s sympathy. After a brief deliberation, rumoured to last only 40 minutes, the jury acquitted her. Exiting the courthouse she told reporters she was ‘the happiest woman in the world’. No one was ever charged or convicted for the murders.

What happened to the family estate?

Lizzie inherited a portion of her father’s wealth and bought a large mansion named Maplecroft in Fall River. She lived there until 1927 when she died of pneumonia at the age of 66.

The Borden murders received widespread publicity in the US and have remained a topic in American popular culture depicted in numerous films, plays, literary works and folk rhymes around the Fall River area. It was known to many as ‘the trial of the century’. One famous rhyme about the case goes: ‘Lizzie Borden took an axe/ and gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done/ she gave her father forty-one.’

What is the Netlix series about?

'When the repressed daughter of a wealthy New England family and her rebellious maid find themselves trapped in a house built on humiliation and cruelty, they escape into a fantasy of sex, power, and revenge,' reads the description of the show on Tudum. 'The gruesome unsolved murders that follow don’t just shock the world — they give birth to an icon who refuses to live imprisoned in a cage, choosing instead to forge her own legend: shocking, monstrous, and gloriously free.'

Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story tells the story of how one young woman changed what the world believed a killer could be. All it took was an axe.

Who plays Lizzie Borden in the Netflix series?

The Monsters adaptation of the murders and trial sees Ella Beatty as Lizzie Borden, Vicky Krieps as the maid Bridget Sullivan, Charlie Hunman as Andrew Borden, Rebecca Hall as Abby Borden, Billie Lourd as Emma Borden and Joey Pollari as John Morse.

The series’ version of Lizzie is a frustrated young woman suffocated by the expectations of Andrew and Abby Borden — and intoxicated by her illicit affair with the family’s new maid, Maggie. 'Vicky is unlike anyone I've ever met before, which I think is not dissimilar from how Lizzie feels about Maggie,' Ella Beatty says. 'She created such a joyful, fun, exploratory dynamic between our two characters that I just loved delving into with her.'

The trailer gives us a taste of that dynamic, with Maggie pushing Lizzie towards the crime we know will define the rest of her life. 'Your parents, and the way they treat you… they deserve it,' Maggie tells her.

When is The Lizzie Borden Story out on Netflix?

Monsters: The Lizzie Borden Story is available to stream now.

Is there a trailer I can watch?

Yes, you can watch the trailer below.

Nikki Peach is a senior writer at Grazia, working across news, entertainment, features. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).

When I became a parent, I'd spent far too much time imagining what life would be like strolling around with my baby. The outfits. The coffee. The perfectly curated changing bag. The pram, naturally. Then the baby arrived, and, unsurprisingly, absolutely none of that mattered quite as much as getting out of the house with everyone dressed, fed and vaguely happy.

Yes, a pram gets your baby from A to B. But when you're pushing it for several hours a day, folding it into the boot, navigating pavements, travelling through airports and attempting to drink a flat white one-handed, it also becomes one of the most visible purchases you make. For the designer-obsessed mum, that makes choosing one a little more complicated.

The one thing I'm glad I invested in was a good pram. A pram that made me feel put-together, was a joy to push and was functional as well as stylish. Three years on, I still find myself stopping to admire them, particularly now that fashion houses and premium stroller brands are collaborating at a pace that would make even the handbag market jealous.

And 2026 has delivered some serious contenders. There's the new Bugaboo x Stella McCartney, with its tobacco-brown palette and Falabella-inspired detailing. There's Baby Dior, with its unmistakable Cannage and Oblique signatures. Fendi and Gucci bring their iconic house codes, while YOYO x Bonpoint gives the cult YOYO a very French makeover. Then there is Joolz x Wildride, for anyone who wants something a little more playful, and the rather extraordinary Silver Cross x Automobili Lamborghini for the parent who considers a pram another opportunity for excellent design.

What makes a designer pram worth buying?

I haven't judged these purely on whether the logo looks good, because spending a small fortune on something that is difficult to fold, weighs a tonne or makes you dread getting on the tube isn't ideal. For this Grazia designer pram edit, I've looked at six things:

1. DesignObviously. But not simply the presence of a famous logo. I'm looking at the silhouette, fabrics, hardware, colour palette and whether the collaboration feels genuinely made for parenthood rather than a logo being added at the last minute.

2. The everyday pushBecause beautiful wheels are still wheels. Suspension, manoeuvrability, handlebar comfort and how it behaves on actual pavements matter considerably more once you have a baby in tow.

3. Newborn-to-toddler practicalityCan you use it from birth? Does it need a separate carrycot? How long will it realistically see you through? And how much extra will you spend once you've added the accessories you actually need?

4. Fold and portabilityA pram can be gorgeous, but if folding it requires an engineering degree, the romance wears off quickly. Compactness matters particularly for city living, travel and smaller cars.

5. The investment factorI'm not pretending a designer pram isn't an investment in the financial sense. I'm looking at build quality, longevity, warranty, versatility and whether you're likely to still love it after the initial excitement has worn off.

6. The style factorFinally: would I still want to be seen pushing it when the baby is a toddler, I've had approximately four hours of sleep, and I'm wearing yesterday's jumper? That's the real test.

So, without further ado, here are the best designer prams to shop.

The Best Designer Prams In 2026

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Anne Lora Scagliusi is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia with over a decade of international experience. She began her career in Dubai, covering major fashion events and global trends, and her work has appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, and Glamour. Now based between Italy and the UK, Anne is rarely seen without one of her signature Self-Portrait dresses and believes that great style should be as practical as it is polished, especially when parenting a toddler.

Every autumn, there are some things which appear like clockwork. There are some obvious things, like the leaves turning brown and The Celebrity Traitors returning to our TV. Then, there are fewer (but still somewhat) obvious things, like the fashion set embracing all things tartan and plaid. It's a sartorial instinct, if you want to call it that, to swap out all the summer pastels and florals for thicker fabrics and checks once the temperature dips and back-to-school season is in full swing. No, tartan itself isn't particularly groundbreaking, not when you consider its rich history, but a kilt skirt, however, is.

A traditional kilt is a distinctly Scottish garment with a very specific construction in terms of its pleats and wraparound fastening. A kilt skirt, on the other hand, takes those familiar details (including the tartan fabric) and gives them a more contemporary, everyday spin. It might have the tartan, the pleats and the wraparound shape, but it's very much designed for everyday wear as opposed to traditional dress.

The kilt skirt has all of the ingredients of an autumnal staple: tartan, wool, pleats and a healthy dose of punk nostalgia. But unlike simply pulling out the same checked skirt you've worn every autumn for the past decade, the kilt skirt just feels a lot more on-trend - fashion has taken a classic and, quite literally, given it a new skirt. On the runway, Chopova Lowena leads the charge with its cult favourite carabiner kilt mini skirt worn by Dua Lipa and Charli XCX, while on our TV screens Claudia Winkleman (with the help of stylist Sinead McKeefry) turns out to be a champion of Le Kilt, a brand that later went on to partner with Dior on a series of exclusive kilts.

The best part is that you definitely don't need a Le Kilt budget to get creative with the kilt skirt trend. Boden's Vera Double Buckle Kilt offers the kind of wraparound style that can be worn over jeans with an easy white T-shirt, while Marks & Spencer's Pleated Wrap Kilt Skirt is a minimalist take on the trend (although it's selling out). For those looking to invest in the kilt skirt trend as one that'll be worn well beyond September, Brora's Plaid Side Split Kilt is designed with a striking blue and black print that can be worn with a cream roll neck and suede boots.

The kilt skirt is the simple answer to the autumn dressing formula. There's enough familiarity in its pleats and checks to make it perfect for the cooler weather, but enough variation in the cuts and styling to keep it from being super kitschy. Clockwork or not, this year that's all I'm asking of an autumn skirt; something that works with a jumper, a good pair of boots and the inevitable change in weather.

Shop: The Best Kilt Skirts

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Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she's hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she's going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram.

In a shocking break from protocol, King Charles has released a statement in response to Earl Spencer's new book about his sister, the late Princess Diana.

In Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, Spencer alleges that Charles said 'we'll forget her soon enough' in the wake of Diana's death in 1997. This excerpt, which has gone viral after being published by the Daily Mail, has evidently angered Buckingham Palace. 'While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss,' the statement reads.

One of the only times Queen Elizabeth commented on a public story about the royal family was in response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's claims of racism towards their unborn child in 2021. 'Recollections may vary,' the Queen responded.

With Spencer's book set to be published at the end of September, the fallout has prompted many people to revisit the events surrounding Diana's death. In another excerpt from the book, Spencer alleges that Charles subjected him to a 'stream of anger' after he insisted Diana would not have wanted Prince William and Prince Harry, then 15 and 12, to walk in Diana's funeral procession.

Spencer famously gave an emotional and defiant speech at his sister's royal funeral, which marked the first sign of tension between the Spencers and the House of Windsor.

What did Earl Spencer say at Diana's funeral?

'I stand before you today the representative of a family in grief, in a country in mourning before a world in shock. We are all united not only in our desire to pay our respects to Diana but rather in our need to do so. For such was her extraordinary appeal that the tens of millions of people taking part in this service all over the world via television and radio who never actually met her, feel that they too lost someone close to them in the early hours of Sunday morning. It is a more remarkable tribute to Diana that I can ever hope to offer her today.

'Diana was the very essence of compassion, of duty, of style, of beauty. All over the world she was a symbol of selfless humanity. All over the world, a standard bearer for the rights of the truly downtrodden, a very British girl who transcended nationality. Someone with a natural nobility who was classless and who proved in the last year that she needed no royal title to continue her particular brand of magic.

'Today is our change to say thank you for the way you brightened our lives, even though God granted you but half a life. We will all feel cheated always that you were taken from us so young and yet we must learn to be grateful that you came along at all. Only now that you are gone do we truly appreciate what we are now without and we want you to know that life without you is very, very difficult.

'We have all despaired at our loss over the past week and only the strength of the message you gave us through your years of giving has afforded us the strength to move forward.

'There is a temptation to rush to canonise your memory, there is no need to do so. You stand tall enough as a human being of unique qualities not to need to be seen as a saint. Indeed to sanctify your memory would be to miss out on the very core of your being, your wonderfully mischievous sense of humour with a laugh that bent you double.

'Your joy for life transmitted where ever you took your smile and the sparkle in those unforgettable eyes. Your boundless energy which you could barely contain.

'But your greatest gift was your intuition and it was a gift you used wisely. This is what underpinned all your other wonderful attributes and if we look to analyse what it was about you that had such a wide appeal we find it in your instinctive feel for what was really important in all our lives.

'Without your God-given sensitivity we would be immersed in greater ignorance at the anguish of Aids and HIV sufferers, the plight of the homeless, the isolation of lepers, the random destruction of landmines.

'Diana explained to me once that it was her innermost feelings of suffering that made it possible for her to connect with her constituency of the rejected. And here we come to another truth about her. For all the status, the glamour, the applause, Diana remained throughout a very insecure person at heart, almost childlike in her desire to do good for others so she could release herself from deep feelings of unworthiness of which her eating disorders were merely a symptom. The world sensed this part of her character and cherished her for her vulnerability whilst admiring her for her honesty.

'The last time I saw Diana was on July 1, her birthday in London, when typically she was not taking time to celebrate her special day with friends but was guest of honour at a special charity fundraising evening. She sparkled of course, but I would rather cherish the days I spent with her in March when she came to visit me and my children in our home in South Africa. I am proud of the fact apart from when she was on display meeting President Mandela we managed to contrive to stop the ever-present paparazzi from getting a single picture of her - that meant a lot to her.

'These were days I will always treasure. It was as if we had been transported back to our childhood when we spent such an enormous amount of time together - the two youngest in the family.

'Fundamentally she had not changed at all from the big sister who mothered me as a baby, fought with me at school and endured those long train journeys between our parents' homes with me at weekends.

'It is a tribute to her level-headedness and strength that despite the most bizarre-like life imaginable after her childhood, she remained intact, true to herself.

'There is no doubt that she was looking for a new direction in her life at this time. She talked endlessly of getting away from England, mainly because of the treatment that she received at the hands of the newspapers. I don't think she ever understood why her genuinely good intentions were sneered at by the media, why there appeared to be a permanent quest on their behalf to bring her down. It is baffling.

'My own and only explanation is that genuine goodness is threatening to those at the opposite end of the moral spectrum. It is a point to remember that of all the ironies about Diana, perhaps the greatest was this - a girl given the name of the ancient goddess of hunting was, in the end, the most hunted person of the modern age.

'She would want us today to pledge ourselves to protecting her beloved boys William and Harry from a similar fate and I do this here Diana on your behalf. We will not allow them to suffer the anguish that used regularly to drive you to tearful despair.

'And beyond that, on behalf of your mother and sisters, I pledge that we, your blood family, will do all we can to continue the imaginative way in which you were steering these two exceptional young men so that their souls are not simply immersed by duty and tradition but can sing openly as you planned.

'We fully respect the heritage into which they have both been born and will always respect and encourage them in their royal role but we, like you, recognise the need for them to experience as many different aspects of life as possible to arm them spiritually and emotionally for the years ahead. I know you would have expected nothing less from us.

'William and Harry, we all care desperately for you today. We are all chewed up with the sadness at the loss of a woman who was not even our mother. How great your suffering is, we cannot even imagine.

'I would like to end by thanking God for the small mercies he has shown us at this dreadful time. For taking Diana at her most beautiful and radiant and when she had joy in her private life. Above all we give thanks for the life of a woman I am so proud to be able to call my sister, the unique, the complex, the extraordinary and irreplaceable Diana whose beauty, both internal and external, will never be extinguished from our minds.'

Bushtucker trials are getting taken up a notch in an exciting new spin-off of the popular survival reality TV show, I’m A Celebrity…The Wild Frontier.

Unlike the main series which takes place in Australia, the spin-off is set in the Canadian wilderness – and in the biggest format change to date, the celebrities will compete in pairs. We can expect to see duos of celebs alongside relatives, friends, or even fellow famous faces, taking on challenges and facing elimination together.

Like the South Africa spin-off, The Wild Frontier will mainly be pre-recorded, apart from a live grand finale broadcast from London, during which viewers will be able to vote for their winning pair.

Our legendary IAC hosts, Ant and Dec, will be joining this new spin-off. According to Ant, the show promises to have ‘lots of twists and surprises’, with Dec adding, ‘We’re also making sure to retain some of the elements that we know viewers love from the Australian series. Buckle up, it’s going to be brilliant.’

Desperate for some I’m A Celeb action? Read on to find out when the spin-off will hit our screens.

When is I’m A Celebrity The Wild Frontier being released?

Filming is already underway for the Canadian wilderness edition of I’m A Celeb, which is expected to air sometime in 2027.

Fans of the main series, fear not, it’ll be returning as normal too, which last year saw streamer Angry Ginge take the crown. ITV hasn’t confirmed a date for the 2026 show, but typically it kicks off in November.

What is the viewing schedule I’m A Celebrity The Wild Frontier?

ITV hasn’t provided the full details but according to TV Zone, the series will have three episodes per week over five weeks.

Who is in the cast of I’m A Celebrity The Wild Frontier?

There are rumours of who will be joining the spin-off (and it's looking like quite the mix of stars), but ITV hasn’t shared the confirmed list.

According to The Sun, the pairs competing will be Rio and Kate Ferdinand, Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy, Christopher Dean and Karen Barber, Louise Redknapp and her brother Joe, Paul Olima and Jeremy Lynch, and Toni Laites and her friend Marielle. The paper reported that Love Island winner Toni is replacing Venezuela Fury and Noah Price after they decided to leave the show.

It’s not confirmed until ITV share their official line-up though, so we’ll have to watch this space.

Lucy Keitley is a writer at Grazia UK, covering news and features. She's interested in female-focused stories and smart cultural analysis on a wide range of topics, whether that’s a hard-hitting societal trend or reality TV.

Season five of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives ended abruptly when new details of Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen's toxic relationship were made public, resulting in a two-way police investigation.

Until recently, it was unclear whether Taylor would ever return to the show, and filming for season six continued without her. However, it has now been confirmed that she will rejoin the cast and return to filming with the full support of Disney and ABC.

The news rung alarm bells for several of Taylor's co-stars, most notably Mikayla Matthews, who announced that she will no longer be taking part in the show while Taylor is present. 'I made my decision over a week ago, after hearing some news, that I will not be continuing the show at this moment. I've said from the beginning of this that I'm not comfortable being a part of something that continues to platform behaviour I don't agree [with] especially given my own experience growing up in a home with multiple forms of abuse,' she wrote on Instagram.

'This show has been a huge part of my life and has helped me provide for my family. I'm so grateful for the experience, and will continue sharing my story, my health and advocating for myself and others. This shouldn't be "relatable" or entertainment in any way. Supporting an ADULT doesn't mean constantly making excuses for toxic behaviour while giving unconditional sympathy and grace with zero accountability or change. I was in that enabling cycle for years, and I'm not going to be a part of that again. Love you all.'

Now, fans are wondering if her best friend Mayci Neeley or any of the other cast members are going to follow suit.

Are Mayci Neeley and Layla Taylor leaving SLOMW?

During an Instagram Q&A, Layla was asked if she would be staying on the show now that Mikayla has gone and said: 'I just love her so much. It's such an impossible situation for everyone involved but I'm finishing out season six and then tbd.' Mayci was asked a similar question under one of her TikTok videos and replied, 'I am finishing this current season we are filming and then not sure after that!'.

When Conner Leavitt, the husband of former cast member Whitney Leavitt and current contestant on Dancing With the Stars, was asked if Mayci and Layla plan to follow in Mikayla's footsteps he said: 'That's news to me, if that's true. I don't know if that's actually true. Whatever people decide, it's up to them.'

Conner was then asked about Mikayla's decision to take a step back. 'I can't imagine that was an easy decision for Mikayla,' he said. 'She's been a part of MomTok and Secret Lives since the beginning. So, for her to make that decision, it means to me that it must be really important to her, and I'm really proud of her for standing up for whatever she believes in.'

Nikki Peach is a senior writer at Grazia, working across news, entertainment, features. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).

Silvana Armani is, by her own admission, 'quite sure of herself' — sure of her taste, sure of her place at the house her uncle built, impervious to the industry's favourite guessing game of who might replace her. As Grazia went to press, fresh speculation swirled around former Versace designer Dario Vitale being appointed at Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani accessories. By Tuesday, that speculation had become fact. Silvana remains creative director of the Giorgio Armani mainline and Privé collections — for now. Either way, the maths is stark: for women creative directors — not designers running their own-name brands, but women steering someone else's legacy — the numbers have never added up.

They are rare, even in Milan, where dynasties like the Guccis, Fendis and Versaces have always ruled. Only two such matriarchs are still actively designing: Miuccia Prada, 77, and Fendi’s Maria Grazia Chiuri, 62. And now Silvana Armani joins them, aged 71.

Her uncle Giorgio Armani died on 4 September 2025, at 91, having spent 50 years building a house so completely fused with his own name that it seemed almost impossible to imagine it continuing without him.

Silvana sent out her first Armani Privé collection four months later. It would be easy to dismiss her appointment as a tidy, sentimental, nepotistic solution, the niece who was simply next in line, as if whatever wrangling went on behind closed doors required nothing more of her than to sit tight and wait for the job to land in her lap. But when I met her in July, I found someone who has spent 45 years absorbing the Armani language and now has something of her own to say about it.

Armani’s Parisian headquarters sit on Rue François Premier, a stone’s throw from the bougie L’Avenue restaurant overrun during fashion week with Kardashians, Hadids and, often, Rihanna. I’m swiftly ushered downstairs, through the usual frenzy of pre-show prep, into a booth where a curtain is drawn shut behind me.

Silvana is tiny, bird-like, perched on a small chair: navy trousers, pale blue buttoned-up shirt, running shoes, all of it reminiscent of her uncle’s uniform of quiet comfort. Her hair is cropped into a no-fuss bob, no make-up to speak of, the essence of neat chic. Water appears before I’ve asked for it; a raised hand to one of her people is all it takes, a small hint of the machine that runs behind her, the staff, security, the sheer scale of people quietly making things happen. Inside her booth, though, it’s just the three of us: Silvana, Anoushka Borghesi, her multilingual global communications director, here to translate, and me. There’s a stillness to Silvana, on the eve of her second couture presentation during Paris Haute Couture Week; she has the disarming composure of someone who has long since stopped needing approval.

So who is her Armani Privé woman? ‘I think she’s very comfortable. She’s very sexy and she’s very feminine, but with intelligence.’ The last word she circles back to, unprompted.‘ The woman who buys Armani is, in a way, intelligent, because she doesn’t want to necessarily follow what’s going on in fashion or trends. She has confidence enough to know what’s best for her and what makes her feel her best.’

Giorgio wrote a language with his clothes: the unstructured jacket, the soft shoulder, androgynous tailoring, the colour greige, wearability over spectacle, and real-world women, not supermodels. Does she speak the same language? And if so, how does she develop an Armani dialect of her own? ‘I take those codes, what I’ve been used to, working so closely to him,’ she answers. ‘I have that same aesthetic, but I put in a little something additional, which is only mine, which probably comes from being a woman and being able to wear these clothes.’ It’s not even a development, she adds. ‘It is what it is.’
There is one large fundamental difference: ‘It’s knowing how things feel on yourself.’

Silvana and Leo Dell’Orco, her uncle’s long-time partner, share - for the moment - the creative guardianship of the Giorgio Armani; she on womenswear, he on menswear. Do they work together or run in parallel? It’s the one question that gets a noticeably shorter answer. ‘It’s very… parallel,’ is all she’ll say.

Silvana says there was no huge predetermined plan for her transition into the lead role. ‘It comes quite naturally,’ she says. There was no defining moment, no formal handover. ‘It’s structural, it’s organised. It’s part of how Armani is.’ Even she didn’t quite know how it would unfold. ‘It just happened, and now I find myself in this position, having to bring it forward. But it comes naturally, because I’ve learned it all along, through him.’ It’s true that Armani is a family business through and through. Her cousin Andrea, son of Giorgio’s sister Rosanna, also sits on the board and coordinates the Strategic Sustainability Committee.

Her half-sister Roberta is the group worldwide entertainment and brand director, well known in the fashion business for managing celebrity relations at Armani, a different discipline entirely, and one Silvana is quick to say isn’t hers. ‘That’s always been Roberta’s field, and she does it so well.’ Silvana’s route into design wasn’t direct. She started on the switchboard at Armani, then modelled for two of the defining Milanese houses of the era, Walter Albini and Krizia, before becoming her uncle’s in-house model.

‘At the beginning everybody would surround him,’ she remembers. ‘I would watch him work, the fittings, the collections, every single day, at first just as a spectator. Then, slowly, he would ask me a question, give me advice on something. And slowly the trust came, first with an Armani Swimwear line, some colours for me to choose. And then, it developed, but naturally.’

Giorgio was not a man who handed out compliments readily. When he once called her ‘very chic’, she says, it stuck with her because it was so rare. I wonder how growing up in his orbit built her? She reminds me that her father Sergio and Giorgio grew up together through the deprivations of the Second World War, raised by a mother, Silvana’s grandmother, who told her these stories herself: how she would fake pregnancy to smuggle food home after selling the family cutlery for bread. It is this kind of story, Silvana suggests, that hardens a family against easy charm. Resilience, in other words, runs in the blood.

Giorgio, too, taught her about more than just clothes. ‘To trust in myself, not to have doubts in my own taste because, ultimately, that is my own strength,’ she says of his imparted wisdom. He knew the industry mattered, she adds, but warned her not to be swallowed by it. ‘I want to keep some distance from the life he led, which was all about work,’ she reflects now. ‘He sacrificed friends, love and his personal time for work, and I don’t want that impossible life for myself. In fact, my life has not changed too much so far.’ In practice, that means living between Milan and a country house an hour from the city with her partner and dogs; she currently runs a shelter housing 45 dogs, alongside horses and donkeys. ‘I love them even more than horses,’ she says of the donkeys, with something close to a laugh.

That evening, her couture collection proved a standout. Velvet-beaded blazers, swishing trousers and even the most red-carpet-worthy column dresses felt defiantly modern, all of it worn with flats. Where her uncle’s later-era codes had, in his final years, begun to feel almost too familiar, hers looked sharper, cleaner: the same vocabulary, spoken with a rigorous palette of burgundy, browns and dark green.
Dark, but never quite black, she told me, because ‘a woman doesn’t need black to be taken seriously’.

Later that night, I’m invited to a post-show VIP dinner at The Four Seasons George V. I find myself seated purposefully: diagonally across from Cate Blanchett, sandwiched between her agent and Rosamund Pike, proof, if any were needed, of how completely the Armani world folds you in when it wants to. It is all such an exquisite eye-opener onto a fashion-meets-celebrity world that has been perfected over half a century. The Armani etiquette is like an exercise in elegance and exactness in the way it treats the people it truly values. Which makes it startling, and rather sad, to think that any of it might change.

For 50 years, Armani was famously the only major Italian house never to sell any part of itself to a bigger luxury group. No LVMH, no Kering, just Giorgio doing things his own way. Now, that is finally changing. A stake sale, it turns out, was his own idea, not a decision made in his absence. Mr Armani’s will set out the plan: a 15% stake to be sold within 12 to 18 months of his death, with the Foundation fulfilling his wishes rather than improvising a strategy of its own.

And this week, as this piece publishes online, the changes accelerated further: Dario Vitale, formerly of Versace, has been confirmed as Creative Director of Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani accessories — a significant creative appointment that Silvana does not oversee.

A man, it seems, determined to control his empire even from beyond the grave. The PR team couldn’t comment further beyond the timeline, but the potential partners are no strangers to Armani. L’Oréal’s licensing deal already runs until 2050, and EssilorLuxottica’s relationship with the house dates back to 1988, with a licence until 2037.

‘Partnerships are essential,’ Silvana says when I raise it, pointing out, in effect, that none of this is new. Still, it was the one topic where she visibly picked her words. ‘It’s a bit delicate for me to say about this at the moment,’ she said. I asked her if she thought it would change anything creatively. 'I don’t think so. No.’ As for that inevitable speculation about whether an outside designer might one day be brought in, I asked how that made her feel. She looked me square in the eye. ‘I feel sure of myself.’

Rebecca Lowthorpe is the associate editor of Grazia, overseeing fashion, beauty and luxury content.

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For this month's Repeat After Me, I'm dedicating the column to the perfect pair of jeans.

I'm back in my jeans after a long hot summer and not mad about it. Denim makes up the core of my wardrobe. If in doubt it's jeans I turn to, usually vintage with a black knit and ballet pumps, it's my comfort outfit and the combination I come back to more than any other. I always get questions on how to style jeans and where to find the best ones, so here we are.

WNU, one of my go-to brands for shirting, has been expanding its offering and denim is the latest category they've launched. It was worth the wait. The Crawford were an immediate hit for me, a classic straight leg with no stretch so they hold their shape, which is a must. A non-stretch denim just holds you in a way stretch simply doesn't. It makes me feel more put together from the moment I put them on. Denim is my most worn and most bought wardrobe category, last count was thirty plus pairs after a good declutter, so I have a lot to compare them to and they do a lot of the heavy lifting in an outfit when you want to keep things simple.

Here's how I've been wearing mine.

1. Smart Casual

Working in fashion, my work wardrobe is relaxed and I wear jeans to meetings and press appointments regularly, but I like to smarten them up. This tuxedo coat from ME+EM is the perfect pairing. A white tank keeps it simple underneath, and then a scarf adds the interest. The scarf really is the accessory to have for A/W. Opt for a print and wear it like a wrap or pashmina, it adds a practical layer but also a stylish one. What I love about this combination is the contrast. Tuxedo tailoring against the light wash denim, the streamlined straight leg working with the long length of the coat. Playing with contrast is what keeps a look interesting.

2. Everyday with Knitwear

A more relaxed look but still elevated. This Reformation knit's deep scoop neck adds an unexpected twist, and I've added a diamanté choker because denim and diamonds is a combination I can always get on board with. It plays with the high-low proportions in a way I love. The Essen the Label boots are what keep this from tipping into too casual. A trainer would feel too obvious here. A straight leg jean is the perfect pairing for a low heel boot, the height works with the jean length and avoids that awkward gap between hem and shoe. No skin sandwich, thank you.

3. Dressed Up

Jeans and a nice top was my go-to for a night out in the 90s and one I can't get away from, nor do I want to. The Crawford's high waist makes them feel immediately smart and pulled together, which is what allows them to work with a dressier top. This one from By Malene Birger is slightly cropped, so it works with the proportions perfectly, and a simple heel gives a little height and completes the evening vibe. Your denim collection should make sense with your shoe collection, and the shoes I wear on repeat, loafers, ballet flats, boots and a low heel, all team perfectly with a straight leg jean.

One jean, three completely different results. A straight leg is the most versatile cut in denim and the Crawford is one of the best versions of it I've found. The no-stretch organic cotton means they hold their shape wear after wear, which justifies the £150 price point. On sizing, take your usual size for a close fit or size up for something looser. If you're between sizes, go up. I'm always drawn to a light wash denim but the Crawford also comes in a mid-blue to get a slightly smarter look.

I've added some of my favourite straight leg options below, from high street to investment pairs (and check out Pin Denim for vintage Levi's), in the washes I find the easiest to style.

Smart tailoring, thought-provoking slogans, and understated luxury are the cornerstones of iconic British designer Bella Freud's approach to fashion. It bears the kind of rebellious, witty streak that has earned her line a devoted cult following that spans Kate Moss, Little Simz, Alexa Chung, Zadie Smith, and Sienna Miller – to name just a few of the coolest It-girls. Now, for the very first time, the designer lends her spirited flair to beauty with a top-to-toe collection in collaboration with Boots.

I was lucky enough to attend the launch event for the Bella Freud X Boots Glamorama collection ahead of it hitting shelves this week, which did much to set the tone of the new line-up. Hosted inside Marylebone's iconic Shreeji Newsagents, guests were invited into an ambient, cosy, dimly lit space where one-to-one oracle card reading was followed by an intimate conversation between Bella Freud, model and ballet dancer, Matthew Keller, and artist, Anna Morrissey, who also happens to be Freud's niece.

Suited and booted, with black silk neck ties and slick hair in tow, they each oozed the kind of cool, calm and composed aura I can only liken to that of The Cullens. They each dissected their personal approaches to beauty, which ultimately landed on Freud's philosophical conclusion: beauty is armour, hence Glamorama.

'This is a collection of timeless beauty and lifestyle staples to radiate beauty and power into your world,' says Freud. It is intended 'for those moments when it's just you and the mirror - addressing a moment of self-doubt.'

The collection runs the gamut of lipsticks, lip oils, hand care, body washes, and my personal favourite, the Transference Mood Spray, £15. Aptly named to nod to the psychotherapy phenomenon of unconsciously redirecting feelings, desires, and expectations from the past onto a new person, the warm scent plays on the ability of perfumes to teleport and invites you to let go. Words, much like those printed on Freud's knitwear, are integral to the collection. 'These words have landed in my consciousness, travelled from my mind's eye and down my arm, passing through my heart,' she adds.

Outside of being thought-provoking, self-affirming, and confidence boosting, the curated collection is also a chance to indulge in everyday moments of luxury, without the price tag. Starting at just £12, each piece in the line is elevated, carefully considered, and presented to feel like a retro heirloom to always keep to hand until you're ready to give the gift of empowerment on to someone else.

If you love Bella Freud's existing line-up of uplifting candles, think of this collection as the natural next iteration of beauty buys that are guaranteed to make you feel good. Want our advice? Add to cart pronto before this collection sells out fast.

Shop: Bella Freud X Boots Glamorama

Sameeha Shaikh is Grazia's beauty writer, working across all categories to bring you insights on the latest trends, industry news and the products you need to know about, viral or not (most probably viral).

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Planning a romantic break in the city of love? We're jealous! Just a two-hour train ride from London, Paris offers the perfect escape for a weekend of shopping and culture. While hotel rooms in the jam-packed city are traditionally small, we've deep-dived into the most spacious, more luxurious hotels Paris has to offer.

Speaking of luxury, be sure to check out Eurostar's London to Paris service, starting at just £39 each way. Standard tickets include two pieces of luggage and a small bag, as well as no fee exchange up to one hour before departure. Eurostar Plus is slightly more expensive starting at £84, but offers extra spacious seats and a light meal and drinks served at your seat. For the ultimate experience, try Eurostar Premier, their signature service starting at £245, including priority ticket gates, exclusive lounge access, extra spacious seats and at-seat fine dining and drinks. You also get an extra piece of luggage, and your ticket is exchangeable and refundable with no fee up to 48 hours after departure.

The best hotels in Paris

La Fantaisie

Like an enchanted garden with every comfort considered, La Fantaisie offers breathing space in the city and a total break from stress. It's nestled in the 9th arrondissement, which provides great entertainment at the ground floor Le Café – sit 'en terrasse' and enjoy a croque monsieur while watching stylish Parisians frequent the boulangerie-patisserie opposite.

Inside, all is peaceful. The hotel has been decorated on a botanical theme, and nature is in every detail – from the faint birdsong in the lifts, to the leafy wallpaper of the hotel corridors, to the flower-bud light fittings. The theme continues in serenely quiet and cosy bedrooms: take special notice of the lilypad lamps by the bed.

At the back of the hotel, The Restaurant serves refined French cuisine under a glass roof, and opens onto a garden. Up on the roof, Le Bar Sur Le Toit offers cocktails with a view of Paris's famous rooftops (including, from the right spot, the Eiffel Tower).

But for the weary and over-stimulated, it's the subterranean thermal baths that make this hotel a godsend. Against a leafy mosaic backdrop, the spa features pools at various temperatures, two saunas (one infrared) and a hammam, whose arched ceiling is embedded with twinkling stars. It's a deeply relaxing spot and the perfect recovery zone after a day of sightseeing.

Rates start at £420 for bed and breakfast, based on double occupancy. Book your stay at La Fantaisie.

Grand Pigalle Hotel

If waking up to a view of the eaves of South Pigalle sounds like your thing, then consider the four-star Grand Pigalle Experimental for your next sojourn to Paris. A hop skip and a jump from Sacré-Coeur and Monmatre, there is something deliciously sexy about this area of Paris, and the interiors match the vibes. Dorothée Meilichzon's cocktail-patterned carpets encourage just the right amount of debauchery, and if you find yourself having a cocktail too many and falling into your firm bed rather than heading out, you wouldn't be first.

Complete with a speakeasy-style bar, a restaurant whose bacon scones are a religious experience and some of its 37 rooms even with balconies, you'd be forgiven for not wanting to leave this seductive slice of Paris.

Rooms from £150 here.

Hotel Perpetual Elysee

In the heart of Paris’s 8th arrondissement, Hotel Perpetual Élysée feels like a secret worth sharing. With its watchmaking-inspired design, the hotel’s identity is rooted in the art of time - a detail that gives the whole space a sense of story and soul. The rooms are cozy, many with private terraces or balconies where you can sip a coffee while gazing out at the city. Premium bedding, clever layouts, and little design touches make each one feel special - no copy-and-paste hotel vibe here. Foodies will love Quantième, the Italian restaurant that makes lunch an occasion. Ravioli is the star, whether filled with stracciatella, laced with truffle, or bursting with seasonal vegetables. Add in burrata, focaccia, and a silky panna cotta, and you’ve got yourself the kind of lunch that lingers in your memory. Later, the Quantième Bar is the place to unwind, where cocktails are mixed with a nod to the world of horology. The hotel has an intimate terrace, stylish bar, and the option to privatize spaces for events. Whether you’re here for romance, business, or simply to enjoy Paris at a slower pace, Hotel Perpetual Élysée makes sure every moment counts.

Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs

If you’re planning a city break or simply want to soak up the culture and croissants, you’ll need somewhere central to stay. Enter Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs. Situated in Paris’s Rive Gauche, or ‘Left Bank’, the 138-room hotel is offering a special package this summer, aiming to give its guests a local (and luxurious) guide to its particular corner of the City of Lights. The hotel includes everything you need to experience the best-kept secrets of the Rive Gauche, as well as including two nights of accommodation with breakfast, a gift on arrival and a specially-curated map of the neighbourhood with a list of favourite addresses, exhibition highlights and must-visit boutiques, all within a short walk of the hotel.

If you ever leave the comfort of your room, that is. The hotel itself is the perfect way to experience Paris, with the feeling of an art collector’s private residence. Timeless and elegant, each room was designed to be a sanctuary from the cobbled streets outside, excluding the kind of charm reminiscent of the golden age of ocean travel. Building on that theme is the hotel’s restaurant, Grands Voyageurs, a transatlantic dining experience focussed on seafood and inspired by the grand passenger ships that would sail from France, on one side of the pond, to the United States. Expect surf, turf and cocktails that put a twist on the traditional.

For the Rive Gauche Summer, prices start from £385 for two nights (two adults with bed and breakfast).

Hotel Plaza Athénée

The legendary Palace hotel, located on the prestigious Avenue Montaigne, is steeped in rich history. It is an established Haute Couture address in Paris, with a close relationship with Christian Dior that goes back to its very beginnings. Christian Dior himself was a regular at the Plaza and in 1947, he opened his first boutique opposite the Plaza Athénée, quickly securing the hotel as the place to be for the Paris fashion set. This relationship with Dior has continued to this day, with the opening of the very first Dior spa at the hotel in 2008. The spa recently underwent renovations for the hotels 110th anniversary

The 154 bedrooms and 54 suites of the hotel are real Parisian apartments in classic or Art Deco style, offering the latest comfort in terms of technology. The Eiffel suites offer a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower, and the 450 square meter Royal Suite is one of the most spacious suites in Paris. Honestly, of all the Parisian hotels we’ve encountered, the elegance and luxury of these suits cannot be matched.

Our must visit part of the hotel is Le Relais Plaza, created in 1936, a chic brasserie that serves the most delectable food curtesy of Chef Jean Imbert who was appointed as director of all the kitchens in September 2021. With an iconic menu inspired by his grandmother, the dishes are among the most delicious available in Paris. Don’t forget to stop by the Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée either, which Imbert oversees, for a dinner you’ll never forget.

No one does seasonal changes quite like the team behind La Cour Jardin, a courtyard in the hotel offering the most unique place to drink, dine or relax in Paris. Landscaped by designer and garden entrepreneur Olivier Riols and decorated by Bruno Moinard and Claire Bétaille, La Cour Jardin turns into an ephemeral restaurant in the summer and becomes a real haven of peace with its geraniums, Virginia creeper and red camellias.

And in winter, the Cour Jardin is dressed in ice and hosts an ice rink of nearly 100 m2!

Prices start at 2,200 euros, subject to change depending on the time of booking.Check out more here.

Le Meurice

Ideally located between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre, with views of the Tuileries Garden, Le Meurice is a luxurious hotel with 160 rooms and suites decorated with 18th century style fine furnishings. You won’t find more spacious suites in Paris, nor a finer restaurant with the hotels fine-dining offering a must-visit alone.

Alain Ducasse supervises all the food and beverage served at Le Meurice with the expertise of Chef Amaury Bouhours, developing a concept themed around excellence and elegance.  Restaurant Le Dalí is too exceptionally unique, with gourmet farm to table dishes you’ll be thinking of long after your holiday ends. At cocktail time, guests can sip drinks in the hushed jewel box setting of the Bar 228. Deep, leather-covered Chesterfield-style armchairs are placed under a decorated ceiling as mysterious as the evening sky.

La Maison Valmont is Le Meurice’s spa and boutique with world class treatments available in a stunning setting and guests can buy cosmetics and fine fragrances. Their full body massage is truly exceptional experience!

Rooms start at 1720 euros depending on the time of booking. Check out more here.

Maison Proust

This quaint boutique hotel is a must for your next Parisian city break. If you’re looking for top-tier service, a quiet but central location and richly furnished décor steeped in Parisian literary history – look no further than Maison Proust. Historic, intimate and luxurious, this hotel is a hidden gem nestled in the back streets of Paris’ 3rd arrondissement.

Named after French novelist and literary critic Marcel Proust (1871-1922), expect elegant drapes, sparkling chandeliers and intricate 19th century museum-worthy portraits that decorate the walls of this six-story townhouse hotel. With only 23 suites, the maison feels personal and cosy – each room’s décor has been thoughtfully curated and inspired by a member of Proust’s inner circle, offering a glimpse into early 20th century Parisian high society.

Don’t be intimidated by the gilded walls and fancy art – the service at Maison Proust is exceptional. Friendly and helpful concierge staff are available to assist with any comfort – and knowledge about everything from Proust’s own history to the best museums and attractions in Paris.

The best part? Reserve some time for yourself with their private-access basement spa. Bookable before your stay, guests can enjoy exclusive use of a heated pool and steam room, as well as booking a massage in one of the three treatment suites available. With meticulously crafted Moroccan tiles, low-lit lanterns and subtle calming fragrances, the spa at Maison Proust will transport you into a whole new world. Check out more here.

Bulgari Hotel

Another luxury offering with extremely spacious suits, the Bulgari hotel has a more modern take than most on traditional Parisian décor. Located in the exclusive Avenue George V, between the Champs Elysees and the Avenue Montaigne, the hotel opened in December 2021 and offers 76 rooms (mostly suites) as well as a beautiful spa with a 25m pool. Their Bulgari restaurant and bar is a must-visit, as well as their charming courtyard garden, but one of the hotel’s most exclusive offerings is the Bulgari Suite, a spacious penthouse with a private rooftop garden with incredible views of the Eiffel Tower and across the city.

And here's the best things to do in Paris

Visit Ciel de Paris

There’s only one restaurant with the best view in Paris, and that’s the legendary Ciel de Paris. Standing on top of the Montparnasse tower, it offers unrivalled 360-degree views of the Eiffel Tower with its circular design and floor to ceiling windows. Whether you want a romantic dinner watching the sun set over Paris, or an early morning wakeup with breakfast on top of the world, it’s a must-visit.

For food, the restaurant offers an A La Carte or set menu, with reasonable prices for the luxurious experience. We’d recommend the beef fillet or rack of lamb, both delicious options as you sip on their fine wine. Staff are friendly and polite, with an upbeat atmosphere that will ensure a memorable experience.

Take a romantic horse and carriage ride

Go on a gourmet Seine River Cruise with dinner and a live singer

Travel to Versailles Palace and Gardens

Try a croissant baking class with a professional chef

Enjoy a guided tour of the Louvre Museum

Many of us are still mourning the loss of summer. The farewell to warm weather goes hand in hand with packing away our favourite flip-flops under the bed. But while you might not be able to wear your souvenir sandals quite the same way you did in Spain, there are some summer clothes that can happily come into the new season with us. We’re talking about our beloved capri pants.

Over the summer, the divisive cropped trouser went from questionable to wardrobe staple, worn with everything from tank tops to baby tees. Naturally, if we carried those same formulas into September, we’d freeze to death. Luckily, there was plenty of inspiration scattered across the streets of NYC Fashion Week and beyond for making your capris work a little harder this autumn.

Add A Blazer

The easiest way to make your capris feel instantly more autumnal? Add a blazer. It works for the office but also doubles up as a smart jacket for days when you’re heading into town. You can keep the rest of the look simple, or you're still missing the sun; add a pop of colour to your shoes.

Put On Your Shell Jacket

For a day of errands, lean on a lightweight shell jacket. It gives your capris a sportier feel while adding just enough coverage for those cooler September mornings. This look is very off-duty in NYC, but the key is to keep the proportions relaxed. Opt for a main character anorak and team it with a simple pair of black capris underneath.

Go Cropped

When the weather doesn’t know what it’s doing, a cropped trench jacket is your friend. You get the extra warmth without hiding the silhouette of your capris, keeping the proportions that made the trousers feel so fresh in the first place. There’s also something very sophisticated about the combination. If you’re wearing wider capris, keep the jacket slightly neater; if your trousers are slim, you can afford to go boxier on top. It’s a small layer, but it makes a big difference once the temperature drops.

Throw On The Long-Sleeved Shirt

A long-sleeved shirt is the perfect answer when a tank top suddenly feels a bit ambitious. Take your pick from a poplin button-down, a baseball top, or a henley. Style it fully buttoned or tied in the back, paired with comfortable flats for a low-key look that still feels put-together.

Where To Shop Capris For Autumn

And while we love a bit of black and can absolutely fall victim to wearing it on repeat, there are so many ways to give your capris a bit of autumnal newness. Denim is an obvious place to start. Go indigo with your washes for the new season, or try leather in rich brown shades. Lace and lace-trimmed styles are another way to take the look somewhere less expected. So, you don't have to retire your capris just yet; you might just need to give them an autumn wardrobe to work with.

If you’re looking for a pair you can rinse and repeat, Leset does a good casual style that will earn its place in your wardrobe. For something a little smarter, look to Mango, while Bershka has affordable denim options if you want to experiment without committing to a serious investment. Capris aren't going anywhere. At least, not yet.

Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..

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Congratulations is in order for Lena Dunham and Luis Felber, who have announced the birth of their first child together – a daughter born via surrogate. Sharing the news via an essay penned in Vogue, Lena described her journey towards motherhood from meeting her surrogate to the baby's birth in August.

'Then, 13 days later, in the face of a solar eclipse and a meteor shower, she announced herself,' the actress, writer and cultural icon recalled. 'I sat on a hospital bed, between the legs of a woman I hadn't known a year ago, waiting for a glimpse of this person who I had been waiting for with something related to patience, but also none at all.'

'I was so focused on our surrogate – in awe at her concentration, her period of quiet followed by what sounded like a roar – I forgot to look down until I heard our baby's cry,' she continued. 'I saw her face, gasping just as she did. Her eyes, wide and unfocused, taking in the light and shadow, blinking rapidly.'

'"Talk to her," the midwife said. "Say hello." "Hello," I said. "I'm your mama. You... you look nothing like I thought you would, but exactly right. We've been waiting for you, do you know that? It was so nice of you to come.'

Dunham and Felber have not confirmed the name of their daughter, but they did include an adorable image of them holding her in the article. Dunham's essay also reveals that the surrogate was based in the US, however it is unclear if that is where she and Felber have decided to raise their daughter. The couple met on a blind date in London in 2021, which is thought to be their primary place of residence.

Nikki Peach is a senior writer at Grazia, working across news, entertainment, features. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).

Earle Meets World hit Netflix this month – the streaming platform's latest offering in the wild world of reality TV.

The show follows 'It girl' Alix Earle and her chaotic family, with episodes delving into what really goes on in the influencer's life. But among her feud with Alex Cooper and rumoured fling with Tom Brady, there is another part of the influencer's life that is just as fascinating: her stepmother, Ashley.

Ashley was famous years before her stepdaughter. Long before she was Ashley Earle, she was known as Ashley Dupre - a high-end escort at the centre of a sex scandal that rocked the world of US politics. It's something Ashley herself addresses on Earle Meets World, admitting, 'I always thought it could be my secret forever.'

Who is she? What happened in 2008? And how did she meet TJ? Here's everything you need to know about Ashley Dupre.

Who is Ashley Dupre?

Ashley Dupre - now known as Ashley Earle - is an internet personality currently starring on Netflix's Earle Meets World. She's the stepmother of influencers Alix and Ashtin Earle, having married their father TJ back in 2013.

Where is Ashley Dupre from?

Dupre grew up in New Jersey. She told ABC News’ Diane Sawyer that she was a happy child who was ‘pretty popular’ in high school - despite the fact she ‘never really socialised and went to any of the parties.’

However, Dupre ran away from home in her late teens to pursue a music career in New York City. It was a dream that was hard to reach - and so she began working as an escort, using the alias 'Kristen'. Opening up to cameras in Earle Meets World, Dupre explains that she was told she could make around $1,000 an hour to go on dates with high-profile clients.

What happened between Ashley Dupre and Governor Spitzer? The 2008 scandal explained

In 2008, an FBI investigation identified Dupre as the escort at the centre of a scandal that ended Eliot Spitzer’s governorship of New York. It was reported that Spitzer had hired Dupre through the Emperor’s Club V.I.P for a rendezvous at Washington D.C.’s Mayflower Hotel. He resigned from his job days later, and his wife divorced him the following year.

At the time, Dupre was just 22 years old. With her name in the headlines, she moved back home to New Jersey. ‘I felt like it was surreal, like it wasn’t happening – but it was,’ she told Diane Sawyer on an interview on ABC's 24/24.

Asked if she felt ‘responsible’ for Spitzer’s downfall, she said, ‘If it wasn’t me, it would have been someone else. I was doing my job. I don’t feel that I brought him down.’

Now Earle Meets World has aired, Dupre has spoken again about the events. In an interview with Elle, she said: 'I’m not ashamed of the young woman I was. I wouldn’t make all of her choices again, but I’m also done wishing her away. She was ambitious, reckless, complicated, and sometimes very wrong. But she kept going.'

She continued, 'We live in a culture that can preserve a person’s worst moment forever. Accountability matters, but so does allowing people to grow. If we believe that no one can become more than the bad decision they made at 19 or 22, then we leave very little room for any of us to change.'

What happened between Ashley Dupre and Thomas 'TJ' Earle? Inside their affair

Of course, that wasn't the only time Dupre's name would garner attention. That same year, Dupre began a relationship with Thomas 'TJ' Earle after meeting at a bar. At the time, TJ was married to Alisa Earle, the mother of his daughters Alix and Ashtin.

TJ addressed his affair during the first episode of Earle Meets World, admitting he carries the blame. 'You have all these people around you, and their whole world was blown up in a moment's notice in a very public way. It was all on me; it was all my fault.'

The affair saw the end of his marriage to Alisa - and given the public interest in Dupre, their relationship became mainstream news. Alix, who was eight at the time, later said she'd had no idea what was happening to her family. Speaking on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy in 2023, she recalled, 'Paparazzi had shown up at my house and my mom quickly kind of got me and my sister out of the house over to our cousins. We stayed there for a few days and I had no idea what was going on.’

'I can’t change how our family began, and I wouldn’t insult anyone by pretending it didn’t cause pain,' Dupre told Elle, in reference to the affair. 'But I’m also incredibly proud of what all of us built afterward.'

When did Ashley Dupre and TJ Earle marry?

TJ and Ashley went on to marry in Paris in October 2013. Alix and Ashtin were not present on their father's wedding day, and only found out about the marriage after it had happened.

Alix revealed on the Hot Mess podcast, 'My dad was driving us to school in the morning, and he turns around in the car. He's like, “Hey. So you know how Ashley and I took a trip to Paris last week?” And we were like, “Yeah.” And he's like, “So, you know, we got married.”'

TJ and Ashley now share three children: aspiring influencer Izabel, 13, horse lover Penelope, 11, and dinosaur-fan Thomas James Earle II, nine.

As for her stepdaughters, Ashley has grown close to them. Alix described her stepmother as more like a 'sister', revealing that she's also helped her navigate some of fame's trickier moments. 'One time I was overwhelmed about something of mine and I called my dad,' she said. 'He was like, "You should really talk to Ashley about this. She has dealt with this before, stuff in the media.” It's brought us closer because she's able to guide me through it.’

Does Ashley Dupre (now Ashley Earle) have social media?

She does! You can find her on Instagram @ashleyaearle, where she posts insights into her busy family life.

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As we move into autumn, so too does our attitude towards beauty. Soft, neutral nails are replaced with merlot manicures, while glossy lips take on darker, figgier shades - think Clinique’s Black Honey. Skin, meanwhile, is moving away from barely-there tints in favour of fuller-coverage foundations. Blush, too, is changing. Rather than our penchant for more-is-more “blush blindness” we’re swapping high-impact flashes of vibrancy of for something that feels softer and sweeter. For autumn 2026, blush is more diffused, delicate and, ultimately, more wearable.

Which brings us to the prettiest blush trend of the season- patisserie blush. Think soft pinks, creamy caramels and sugary apricots - shades that feel inspired by the elegant, pastel palette of a French patisserie. Celebrities have been wearing the look en masse. Zendaya’s Emmys look featured a delicate frosted pink flush that felt ethereal and feminine in equal measure, while Elle Fanning’s pre-Emmys glow was a masterclass in peachy radiance. Jasmine Tookes, meanwhile, has been wearing sweet apricot tones day to day proving this is not make-up reserved for the red carpet. It's a look that feels both fresh and feminine all at once.

‘This blush feels sweet, like a pink dessert, but with depth of colour through the main cheeks that fades seamlessly into the skin,’ says Grazia beauty panellist and celebrity make-up artist Lan Nguyen-Grealis. 'It’s about layering soft tones that suit the skin, rather than sweeping on one contour-like shade -the key to patisserie blush is keeping everything soft and diffused.'

But how to choose the shade for you?

‘Look for a shade closest to your natural flush, on the apples of the cheeks,’ says Nguyen-Grealis. ‘Give the skin a little pinch and start with the depth of colour there.’

Where application is concencered, from this point it’s all about building the colour gradually. ‘Generously apply in light layers and sweep a little across the nose for that naturally flushed effect,’ she adds. 'Use a big brush to keep everything soft.’

Nguyen-Grealis recommends starting with a cream formula before setting and building with powder. And, as it turns out, one blush is not enough.

‘Layer cream and powder colours that have peach, caramel, rose and cherry-pink tones,’ says Lan. ‘It should feel more diffused than sculpted - light touches are the trick.’

The most flattering approach is to choose shades that sit close to your natural cheek colour, then introduce a slightly deeper tone to create dimension. 'Layering is key, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different colours, moving between lighter and deeper versions of your natural flush'.

And with new launches perfectly suited to the patisserie blush trend arriving thick and fast, there’s never been a better time to indulge. Shop Grazia’s edit of the best below.

Sweet treat, anyone?

Shop: The Best Patisserie Blushers

Rachael Martin is Grazia’s Beauty director. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen’s University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism.

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