I love clothes. My maternal grandmother was an extremely talented seamstress and my aunt is a former patternmaker, so it’s in my blood. My grandmother’s style was classic and European, and while I ...

While there are many things I remember fondly about my school days, the uniform is not one of them. Largely consisting of polo tops and starched shirts paired with either tailored trousers or, on rare ...

Surprising, but true: Pleated skirts can actually be one of the most versatile garments in your wardrobe. Whether preppy-chic à la Cher Horowitz in Clueless or the classic glamour of Audrey Hepburn in ...

This article is part of our series Battle of the Brands, in which we compare category-leading products to their counterparts to determine which are actually worth your money. Both skirts also cost $88 ...

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Not to boast, but there are certain perks that come with being a fashion editor. Yes, there are the occasional freebies (a definite bonus), and the fact that maths doesn’t feature in my day-to-day—the ...

I was 15. I was on stage dressed as a woman, acting the part of Isobel in Jean Anouilh’s Ring Round the Moon. I remember wearing a navy blue New Look pleated skirt and worrying about my flat chest and ...