Tag: fashion

Bright colours and extravagant hats take over Cheltenham Festival fashion

Rainy weather at Cheltenham Festival didn’t stop racegoer fashion from being bright and bold. Zingy colours seemed to herald the coming of spring, with outfits in all shades of the rainbow – from vibrant yellows to vivid blues. (David Davies for The Jockey Club/PA) And it wasn’t just enough to wear bright colours, but there […]

Sparkles and voluminous fashion ruled on the Oscars 2024 red carpet

Zendaya, Margot Robbie and Emily Blunt were among stars wearing sparkling outfits on the Oscars red carpet. The shimmering theme felt appropriate for the biggest night in showbiz, but unusually for the Academy Awards, no one major trend dominated celebrity outfits. Some of the biggest stars donned sparkles – like Barbie actress Margot Robbie, who […]

How the iconic doll secured her place in fashion history

A few ingredients are needed for a classic Barbie doll: confidence, bravery, legendary status, and impeccable style. When inventor Ruth Handler first introduced the pint-sized plastic doll (made in the likeness of an adult) to the world at the 1959 Toy Fair in New York City on March 9th, Barbie – whose full name was […]

The fashion choices that sent a message at the State of the Union

From the scarves draped across their necks to the buttons they affixed to their blazers and blouses, many of the State of the Union attendees’ fashion choices made deliberate political statements. Not unlike years before, the guests attending President Biden’s address Thursday night inside the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol made their feelings known […]