In fashion, as with most things, it’s not uncommon for a piece of menswear to come full circle. Take the grandad collar shirt, which didn’t so much originate from your grandpa Joe as it did from blue-collar workers in the 1920s (who would have been someones grandad at some point, we guess). With no need … Read more
If there’s one thing I know about you, it’s that you’re really into lightweight, sustainable shoes made of merino wool. You’re always telling me that. Such a rascal. Sounds a lot like Allbirds. There’s no denying that the ubiquitous B Corp makes some super functional, super cozy shoes. But for whatever reason, here you are … Read more
Shoes act as the definitive finish to your outfit. A pair of sneakers paired with a T-shirt and sweatpants gives the impression of an athlete, and dressier shoes make you look more “fashionable.” Oxfords and suits are meant for serious and hardworking entrepreneurs, and although they do tell a man’s personality, nothing comes close to … Read more
Welcome back to theFashionSpot’s Top Picks shopping series, where we shine a spotlight upon the collections of just about every major fashion house. Up next: the Versace Pre-Fall 2024 collection. Donatella Versace unveiled designs crafted around the key signatures of the house of Versace, from the iconic codes of the Barocco and Medusa ’95 to … Read more
Man boobs aren’t the best, sure, but when your pecs look like they’ve been carved out of marble from the Parthenon, well that’s when you have a chest worth showing off. There’s other benefits to exercising your chest though, apart from resembling an ancient Greek deity. A bigger chest can ensure you fill out a suit. … Read more
There are many things that affect whether or not a certain hairstyle suits you. Your face shape is one. How you style it is another. If you’re considering a top knot, whether you’re actually a practicing samurai warrior should be a third. But the main one is the hair itself. Men’s hair type determines what … Read more
When did you last wear a suit? For a job interview, perhaps? A wedding, a funeral, or even – gulp – a court appearance? In the past couple of decades, the suit has suffered a seemingly irreversible decline, from its status as the cornerstone of the male wardrobe to its current position as an ‘also-ran’ contender; in … Read more
For our annual Women in Sport issue, we welcomed elite athletes Daryll Neita and Laviai Nielsen to London’s Lee Valley Athletics Centre for our cover shoot. Despite being in the midst of rigorous training for the Paris Olympics, the sprinters—who are repping Team GB—found time to speak to Marie Claire UK’s Ally Head about chasing … Read more
Someone give Daisy Edgar-Jones’ stylist a round of applause because she is currently turning out look after look on the Twisters press tour. Practically overnight it seems my Pinterest outfit inspo board has transformed from a host of euro summer holiday looks and tenniscore inspired outfits, into a Daisy Edgar-Jones fan account and, I’ll be … Read more
Wearing shoes with no socks is the kind of sartorial move that splits opinion. Especially amongst the older generation. I once flashed my ankles at a spring wedding and had to listen to my aunts and uncles insist I had “forgotten something”. But I hadn’t; never heard of a no-show shock, grandpa? Anyhow, I’m here … Read more