‘Ridiculous’ ban on exotic animal skins at London fashion week criticised by experts

Conservation experts have criticised a decision by London fashion week to ban exotic animal skins from its 2025 shows as “ridiculous”, warning that it is ill-informed and could harm the…

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Feel-good Lunch Ideas

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Vegan Red Pozole (Pozole Rojo / Mexican Hominy Stew)

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Bespoke basics: would you pay £160 for this T-shirt?

The T-shirt is white with a soft, almost cosy feel. It’s heavy, too. Made from mid-weight Supima brushed cotton, it has a crew neck, subtle stitching, slim elbow-length sleeves and…

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The best waterproof jackets for men: get outdoors whatever the weather with our expert-tested picks

I didn’t think it was possible for my cat to respect me less. That was until he caught me testing a waterproof jacket in the shower. Him, motionless in the…

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Primers: 10 of the best

I never really thought that primers would form a significant part of my makeup ritual. For me, primers were simply another step I just didn’t have time for. And so…

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Pasta with Creamy Crushed Walnut Sauce

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Sarah Jessica Parker gets a ‘golden ticket’ to the judging panel of 2025 Booker prize

Her Cosmopolitan-sipping, Manolo-wearing, wise-cracking Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City was a generation-defining star turn. Now Sarah Jessica Parker has an unexpectedly cerebral new role, as a judge on…

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Help! It’s a style crisis: handbag essentials fashionistas never leave home without

So, you’ve got your outfit all set – and it is looking good – but what about your fashion first aid kit? Those little hero items that come to the…

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Looking for a ‘hard as nails’ manicure? Add a layer of builder gel | Sali Hughes on beauty

I have just cancelled my Christmas nail appointment because my last manicure (brown tortoiseshell) is still going gangbusters. This isn’t the first time I’ve saved myself the cash and 90…

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