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Spot the difference: the invincible business of counterfeit goods

Iwas standing in front of an imposing townhouse in the swish 16th arrondissement of Paris. Its classical lines, marble staircases and delicately wrought iron balustrades belied the fierce sense of purpose inside. The Musée de la Contrefaçon is an unusual kind of museum – it specialises in

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Was 2021 the year we moved away from fast fashion?

independent–  It’s been quite a year for the fashion industry. With an awards season comeback – and a gradual return to a life without coronavirus restrictions – the sartorial stakes were high. And not just because people wanted to make up for the many months they spent swaddled in loungewear. Because while the world was on pause, […]

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A Decade Later, I’ve Returned to My High School Obsession—Vests

In high school, I went through a serious vest phase. Not in a cute, minimal, Kendall Jenner–inspired way—in a Y2K, so-bad-it’s-good way. At the time, all the It girls (say, Nicole Richie or Lindsay Lohan) were wearing suit vests with graphic tees, and I wanted to replicate the à la mode look. I remember going […]

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8 best vegan perfumes to try for Veganuary and beyond

More and more of us are embracing a vegan lifestyle, from what we put on our plates to what we display on our dressing table. That’s why more brands – including fragrance brands – are trying to accommodate this switch. You may think perfume automatically ticks the “vegan” box, but it’s not always the case. […]

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LOVE ISLAND’S MILLIE COURT LAUNCHES FIRST ASOS EDIT

independent– This year’s Love Island winner, Millie Court has just revealed her first ASOS edit. The reality TV star, who won the £50,000 prize alongside boyfriend Liam Reardon on the ITV2 show, has been teasing the edit for a while before it launched on Monday 13 December. Taking to Instagram to celebrate the edit’s launch, Court said announcing the edit felt

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Sadie Sink Just Shared the Most Genius Tip for Winterizing Your Whole Wardrobe

instyle– If you see us stocking up on turtlenecks this season, blame Sadie Sink. Not only did the actress look spectacular in a sleek black option (paired with a bright red lip!) while starring in Taylor Swift’s All Too Well: The Short Film, she’s also inspired us to layer one under a button-down after we […]

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The Muppet Hat Trend Is the Latest Outrageous ’90s Revival

In our opinion, the best winter fashion trends are ones that are as practical as they are cute. It’s the reason we’ve already hopped on board with jellyfishing (aka pairing a bulky coat with slim-fitting bottoms) and continue to complete our looks with a neutral pair of Uggs. It’s also why we’re currently contemplating investing in a muppet […]

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These Sisters Created a Makeup Line to Help People of Color Find Their Unique Shade of Nude

instyle– Aleena, Aleezeh, and Naseeha Khan are three Pakistani sisters who never thought they’d start a makeup brand. However, after continuously feeling under and misrepresented in the beauty world, they decided to take matters into their own hands, and CTZN Cosmetics, a collection focused on championing people of color and all underrepresented communities,

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We Just Teamed Up With French Brand ba&sh to Create Your Wardrobe Lineup for the Holiday Season

What happens when the glamorous French brand ba&sh joins forces with InStyle? A super sophisticated and chic capsule collection is born, complete with Parisian-inspired staples that are perfect for the holiday season. We collaborated with the high-end fashion brand to create the ba&sh x InStyle collection, which includes three exclusive pieces developed from

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Metamorphosis Fashion Is the New Trend That Will Actually Save You Money

 Every so often, we wish we had magical powers, allowing us to snap our fingers and instantly change into a brand new outfit. Yet, while it’s still impossible to pull this Fairy Godmother-like move, fashion has gotten pretty innovative over the past few years. Metamorphosis clothing is currently having a moment, AKA pieces that feature […]