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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.

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.

Student finds lost grave of Equiano's daughter

A British teenager's school research project uncovers the final resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of famed abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, solving a 200-year-old mystery.

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.

Roman ruler mix-up stuns Queensland exam students

Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.

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Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled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

Instagram Introduces Watch History for Reels

Meta introduces game-changing Watch History for Instagram Reels, allowing users to rediscover previously viewed content with ease. Find out how this new feature transforms content discovery on the platform.

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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