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    • Wednesday, 16 June, 2021
      Fashion accessories
      Hats off to a new generation of milliners

      As Royal Ascot kicks off, three young hat-makers explain how they are building their businesses

    • Saturday, 12 June, 2021
      HTSI
      Heir transparent: sheer looks to live by

      Are you ready to navel gauze this summer?

    • Monday, 24 May, 2021
      Style
      Lessons from 2021’s Business of Luxury summit 

      Positive post-pandemic outlooks mix with sustainable, socially conscious messaging as industry leaders look ahead

    • Saturday, 15 May, 2021
      Art of Fashion: jewellery
      Friendship bracelets bring the feelgood factor

      With their joyful, Instagrammable colours, 1990s-inspired beaded designs offer a hit of naive nostalgia

    • Saturday, 20 March, 2021
      Style
      The best knit dresses to slip into for WFH

      Understated yet versatile, the classic garment is easily accessorised for Zoom calls — and way smarter than a hoodie

    • Saturday, 27 February, 2021
      Fashion accessories
      8 gilets to bring out your inner farmer

      The flexible, functional garment has risen in popularity and is perfect for the change of seasons

    • Tuesday, 19 January, 2021
      Wellbeing and fitness
      Cool runnings: the best cold weather exercise kit

      Be it running, cycling or an outdoor HIIT class, get the most out of your workout with weatherproof clothing and accessories

    • Thursday, 7 January, 2021
      Winter skin savers, from supplements to spas
      The world’s best beauty – and grooming – destinations

      The expert guide to staying gorgeous, from your head to your toes

    • Wednesday, 6 January, 2021
      HTSI
      Which gear are you in? Two very different approaches to cycling style

      A Racer Girl and a Lady Cyclist pick their top kit for life on two wheels

    • Monday, 14 December, 2020
      FT SeriesEverything you need for Christmas 2020 — in one place
      Stocking fillers under £150

      Gifts for men, women, home and garden, as recommended by the FT Style team

    • Tuesday, 8 December, 2020
      Shopping and gifts
      Holiday shopping in a pandemic: Can stores save the season?

      From a virtual ‘Dial-a-Santa’ to outdoor markets and shops on wheels — the tactics high-end retailers are using to save the season

    • Thursday, 3 December, 2020
      FT SeriesHoliday gift guide 2020
      Johanna Ortiz’s artisanal gift guide

      The Colombian womenswear designer shops year-round for gifts, but says the holiday season is more about connecting with family

    • Friday, 13 November, 2020
      Fashion
      Suited and booted — the enduring allure of Chelsea boots

      Popular for their sturdiness and versatility, these unisex wardrobe staples go with jeans, dresses, and even suits

    • Friday, 16 October, 2020
      Fashion
      Is this the end for the traditional wedding dress?

      Ready-to-wear is replacing bespoke for lockdown’s low-key ceremonies

    • Wednesday, 7 October, 2020
      Fashion
      Supersized collars: the ‘waist-up’ workwear solution

      Bigger and bolder, the statement collar is having a WFH moment

    • Friday, 18 September, 2020
      Womenswear Spring/Summer 2021 shows
      Off schedule: rethink of the runway

      With fashion weeks in flux, four designers reveal why they are sidestepping shows, and what they are doing instead 

    • Wednesday, 9 September, 2020
      HTSI
      The tie is back – but can you pull it off?

      How to wear this season’s boldest accessory

    • Monday, 20 July, 2020
      Style
      UK gyms reopen: will we go back?

      The £5.5bn fitness market was expanding rapidly before lockdown. But social-distancing measures and the rise of home workouts are cause for concern

    • Tuesday, 14 July, 2020
      Fashion
      The best button-up shirts for working from home

      Want to look professional on your Zoom call without sacrificing comfort? We’ve rounded up eight easy options

    • Thursday, 9 July, 2020
      Hot in the City… the FT summer beauty guide
      The best new summer beauty products

      From fresh fragrances to neon nails, we reveal our favourite new products for summer

    • Wednesday, 8 July, 2020
      The FT hair clinic
      Considering a haircut? This is what it’s like now

      The easing of lockdown is celebrated with a trip to the stylist, where — amid the Perspex screens — a sense of normality is restored

    • Monday, 29 June, 2020
      The Art of FashionArt of Fashion: jewellery
      Watch out: the 10 most expensive watches sold at auction

      As auctions prepare to restart, we look at the editions that command the highest bids

    • Thursday, 25 June, 2020
      The Art of FashionArt of Fashion: jewellery
      Glasses chains: not just for nerds

      Links of pearls, colourful beads or tortoiseshell combine function and glamour

    • Friday, 5 June, 2020
      HTSI
      Mismatched earrings made in heaven

      This year’s statement earrings tell a different story on each ear

    • Friday, 1 May, 2020
      Style
      Fashion writers’ recommendations for lockdown reading

      Books that give creative inspiration and comfort during isolation

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