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Oaks Day Fashion: The Ultimate Winners and Sinners

From breathtaking elegance to questionable choices, discover the definitive style verdict from Oaks Day 2024. Our fashion experts break down the winners and sinners of the racing world's most glamorous event.

M&S £56 Loafers Dupe Hailey Bieber's £900 Faves

Fashion lovers rejoice! Marks & Spencer has launched an incredible £56 loafer that's a dead ringer for Hailey Bieber's beloved £900 designer pair. Discover this must-have high street steal that's causing a shopping frenzy.

Melbourne Cup 2025 Fashion Trends Revealed

Discover the groundbreaking fashion trends set to dominate Australia's most prestigious racing event. From sustainable elegance to bold headwear statements, get ready for a sartorial spectacle.

Vera Wang, 75, receives CFDA lifetime honour

Fashion icon Vera Wang receives the prestigious Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award from the CFDA, celebrating her remarkable 75-year journey and enduring influence on the industry.

Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho

Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.

Kate Middleton's cosy Jaeger autumn fashion steal

The Princess of Wales showcases impeccable autumn fashion in a sophisticated knitted co-ord from British heritage brand Jaeger, proving royal style can be both elegant and accessible.

Britain's Golden Age of Magic Revealed

Rachel Morris's compelling new book reveals how Victorian magicians transformed entertainment and paved the way for modern show business in this fascinating historical exploration.

Kate's Fair Isle Knitwear Sparks Major Fashion Trend

The timeless Fair Isle knit, championed by the Princess of Wales, is experiencing a remarkable renaissance, dominating autumn fashion lines and high-street collections. Discover how royal style is shaping this season's must-have look.

Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On

Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.

Nelson paid wine bill to mistress's husband, letters reveal

Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.

5 Ways to Master the Old Money Aesthetic

Discover how to master the timeless 'old money' aesthetic with these five sophisticated style strategies that convey quiet luxury and inherited elegance, regardless of your actual net worth.

Seasalt to open 30 new UK stores in major expansion

Popular Cornish fashion brand Seasalt is embarking on its biggest retail expansion yet, planning to open 30 new stores across the UK and create 350 jobs as demand for their colourful designs continues to grow.

Rich Autumn Dad: Beckham's New Style Trend

David Beckham leads the charge in countryside chic as the 'Rich Autumn Dad' aesthetic becomes Britain's most coveted menswear trend of the season, blending heritage tailoring with rugged outdoor wear.

Napoleon's diamond jewel abandoned after Waterloo

Exclusive: The extraordinary story of Napoleon Bonaparte's abandoned diamond-encrusted jewel, left behind in his carriage after his crushing defeat at Waterloo and how it became an embarrassing relic for the Duke of Wellington.

Fashion editor's £35 River Island secret dress

A top fashion writer reveals her secret high-street find - a stunning River Island dress that looks infinitely more expensive than its £35 price tag. Discover why this floral midi is the ultimate summer wardrobe staple.

How a British quarrel named Melbourne

The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.

Black Waterloo Veteran Identified After 200 Years

Groundbreaking historical research has identified a Black Waterloo veteran in an exceptionally rare painting, uncovering the remarkable story of a former slave who fought for Britain against Napoleon.

Denim Jacket Defies Millennial Fashion Trends

Discover why the timeless denim jacket is staging a remarkable comeback, outlasting fleeting millennial trends and becoming a sustainable wardrobe staple for fashion-forward Brits.

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