Lancôme’s Juicy Tubes have been part of almost every Western woman’s or teen’s handbag essentials since they became an instant beauty classic almost ten years ago. For its 10th birthday next year, the beauty brand plans to release a whole new line based on natural honey.
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Sales at John Lewis jumped 15% for the week to November 21, helped by a strong performance of branded menswear across the 29-store chain.
What are you wearing right now?
A striped Evisu shirt – which makes me look a bit like an ice cream seller in the 1960s. Indigo Levis. My new Kurt Geiger brogue boots that give me an extra two inches that I really don’t need. And a black wax jacket from Barbour. They know how to make a wax jacket.
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Shoes
The mid-height heel might be poised to stage a comeback for spring/summer 2010, but right now shoes are still about extremes. Choose either super-high or flat-as-a-pancake and make sure they are decorative.
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Time was when shopping for a coat – newly, and in this case appropriately, re-branded outerwear – was simple. One waterproof. One wool and tailored. And, perhaps, a puffa for those who didn’t mind looking like the Michelin Man. Now, as with all formerly strict dress codes, the boundaries are blurring.
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It used to be a dream realised by only the privileged and ambitious few: going to fashion shows and writing them up for Harpers or Vogue, before swanning around the international style circuit with the rest of le beau monde. After all, the fashion industry is hardly known for its inclusive approach.
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When Tom Ford parted company with the Gucci Group back in 2004, fashion pundits predicted the end of an era for the “superstar designer”. Henceforth, it was argued, anonymous teams would be the order of the day, the types who did most of the work anyway – at least so the story went at the time.
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We love… Clemency London
This new super-luxe label launched for autumn/winter and has impressed with its range of chic and cool reworked classics. There are silky party dresses with appliqué chiffon detailing to die for, as well as some excellent modern and edgy tailoring. Available from Selfridges. Clemencylondon.com
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Whether you want to stock up on summer dresses for next year or fashionable winter tights for winter, this week’s sample sale boutiques have got you covered. Plus: new site swirl.com just announced that its first sale on November 19 will feature Alisha Levine’s knitwear.
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