14 of the best men’s coats for winter – from puffers and parkas to trenches

During winter, you wear your coat more than anything else in your wardrobe. When the drizzly season hits, it’s the weatherproof saviour that makes leaving the house just about bearable….

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Go hard on bright colours and easy on exfoliating: how to do a summer pedicure at home

Summer means sandals, which means sloughing away layers of hard skin built up through months of wearing sneakers and boots, and painting exposed toenails. Experts including nail technicians, a pharmaceutical…

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‘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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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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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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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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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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‘It’s game over for facts’: how vibes came to rule everything from pop to politics

Facts were cool for about 250 years. From the Enlightenment until this century, facts were where it was at. They had a good innings. But it is game over for…

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