Suit up! Why the time to step into a tailored two piece is upon us

Suit up! Why the time to step into a tailored two piece is upon us

In 2019 you will be wearing the pants. Well, that’s what designers are hoping. But is it anything new, and does it make a useful statement?

Vengeance is punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense – retribution. With a vengeance. Yep, because we are mad, as in mad, angry, feisty. Culturally, there is only so much inequality, double standards, lies and bad behaviour a woman can stomach. Christine Blasey Ford, we saluted you for taking the stand and telling the truth. And to all the women who stand up and say something that no-one wants to hear or believe, we say thank you. Now we need to keep smashing it out of the park.

Designers are doing their bit. Yes, we will take the slogan T-shirt from two seasons ago and now we will add a masculine suit, because we can. Sheep in wolves’ clothing? No, just wolves. Out for blood. Always. Mwhahahaha. Because quite frankly we are sick of misconduct towards women. And we like a strong suit. What trumps the suit? A woman in it. Hillary Rodham Clinton was the first First Lady to be painted wearing a black pants-suit, by Simmie Knox (another first – the first African-American artist to receive a presidential portrait commission) for her official White House portrait, unveiled in 2004. The designer of which is unknown. That was only 14 years ago. Crazy. Rebellious. At the time she said: “It is a somewhat daunting experience to have your portrait hung in the White House. It is something that really does, more than any other act … puts your place in history in this building for all the ages and all the people who come through here to see and reflect upon.” Her outfit says confident, chic, sleek and polished. No nonsense, no frills. Get the job done compassionately. It was gutsy

Sustainable Fashion Brands To Buy From Now

Sustainable Fashion Brands To Buy From Now

Here's a New Year's resolution suggestion: try ethically conscious fashion.

Better than giving in to diet culture, a slow but sure move to sustainable clothing will do a lot of good for the world, and we think your style too.

There was a time that the words 'sustainable clothing' would conjure images of brown, unflattering and suspiciously scratchy outfits. Thankfully, these brands (and vintage shops too) are changing this perception, one jazzy pair of trews at a time.

Considering issues such as overproduction and harmful human rights practices, the following brands have all taken unique and important steps towards creating fashion more sustainably and ethically, whilst not scrimping on style and comfort.

Be it sending proceeds to those in need, or making clothes solely from pre-existing textiles and clothes, these companies are trying to make a difference in their own way.

Matthew Adams Dolan is the Rihanna-approved Australian designer your wardrobe needs

Matthew Adams Dolan is the Rihanna-approved Australian designer your wardrobe needs

Each year at Thanksgiving, American flags would go up outside the Adams Dolan household in Sydney’s Castle Hill, an affluent suburb about 30 kilometres north-west of the CBD. Matthew Adams Dolan’s mother – an avid quilter and sewer – would ensure the decorations were in place and that a traditional American Thanksgiving would be celebrated. For Christmas, his relatives in America would send him OshKosh and L.L. Bean clothes that he would wear for the next year.

“I have always felt quite American,” says designer Adams Dolan in an Australian accent. Born in a small town outside of Boston, he grew up primarily in Australia, save for stints in high school in countryside Japan and in Switzerland on university exchange. His parents were meant to be in Australia for only a few years, but they enjoyed it so much that it was prolonged – and they still live in Sydney, his father is an agronomist and his mother a narcotics investigator. But he confirmed his outsider status earlier, conscious of his identity as a “non-Australian Australian”, as he puts it, living in Australia,“or when I was in Switzerland or in Japan, where I was obviously not Japanese, so you’re always distanced immediately from everyone because of that”, he says. “When you’re an outsider, you’re able to take a step back and look at everyone and everything else around you.”

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3 street style looks to inspire your back-to-work outfit

3 street style looks to inspire your back-to-work outfit

There is no denying that the end of the holiday season isn’t exactly our favourite time of the year. Not only does it signify the conclusion of the year that was, but it also means that the festive season is another 365 days away—and unless you plan on jetting off on a European escape come winter, as is your next summer holiday.

If you’re feeling the doom and gloom that comes with taking down the Christmas lights and boxing up that tree of yours, then never fear, there are a number of reasons why going back to work isn’t as bad as it would seem. You guessed it, it’s the joy that comes with building the new year’s work wardrobe, and you know what they say—new year, new you right?

Whether you believe it or not, we couldn’t agree more. However, while there is no better feeling than kicking the year off with a new look, that can often be a little easier said than done. Due to the overwhelming nature of having to conceptualise countless head-to-toe ensembles, we’ve figured we’d give you a head start by putting together the street style looks you should be drawing back-to-work outfit inspiration from for the duration of 2019.

If your New Year’s resolution was to start stepping outside your comfort zone, why not extend that to your style and opt for bolder, braver looks.  Dabble in the suit trend that seems to be rooted in power dressing, or go for brighter, patterned outfits that scream self-confidence. If you’re not exactly looking to make a statement, but rather refine your current style, there’s inspiration to be drawn from street style for you, too. Learn how to master the styling of a crisp white shirt, perfect the subtle art of tailoring and mimic the understated looks that work for you. For more, scroll on to start your back-to-work mood board and start planning those outfits ahead of your return to the office today.  

This Is the Easiest Way to Get Silver, Brass, and Copper Jewelry Sparkling Clean

This Is the Easiest Way to Get Silver, Brass, and Copper Jewelry Sparkling Clean

A couple Christmases ago, tucked inside a box containing a beautiful pair of earrings, I received a tiny present that may be even better than the jewelry itself: a metal polishing cloth. At first, I didn’t think much of the unassuming square of fabric, but after wearing my new silver earrings for a couple weeks, I realized how amazing this simple cleaning cloth was. Without having to use any messy creams or time-consuming soaks, this magical cloth was somehow able to make the metal look brand-new within just a couple minutes. For those who don’t have time to treat their jewelry to a mini bubble bath once per week (who does?), but can handle giving their accessories a quick polish while watching Netflix, this cloth is about to change the jewelry-cleaning game.

The best-selling jewelry polishing cloth on Amazon, this large 12-by-15-inch cloth costs just $7, and has more than 2,000 positive reviews from verified purchases. While the non-toxic fabric was originally developed for polishing silver by the company Sabrina Silver, it also works on most other metals, including copper, brass, and gold. In the reviews, several customers share their before-and-after pictures, so you can see firsthand how it makes all types of metals shine.

These Are the Accessories Brands Net-a-Porter Is Getting Behind in 2018

These Are the Accessories Brands Net-a-Porter Is Getting Behind in 2018

We love Net-a-Porter for its up-to-the-second trends and interest in new brands. The e-commerce giant is never one to shy away from up-and-coming designers (they were one of the first to pick up brands, like Staud), and are always first to showcase fresh talent. This season, we got some insider info on the new accessories brands Net-a-Porter is eyeing up for next year. Scroll below for seven new companies that are sure to sell out once they hit the website.

 LEIGH MILLER

Leigh Miller is the eponymous Los Angeles-based jewelry line by Leigh Miller Newman, a former designer for J.Crew and Calvin Klein. Miller’s handcrafted collections are all inspired by nature and art. Better yet? Nearly every piece is under $500.

Gorgeous Gloves That You’ll Want to Wear All Winter Long

Gorgeous Gloves That You’ll Want to Wear All Winter Long

Ladies––can we be honest about something? Finding the perfect pair of gloves is often very daunting. It's hard to find a standout pair because a lot of the options look just alike. If you're like us, you probably have countless pairs of black gloves in your closet, but it's time to up your glove game.

We challenge you to rethink your glove choices this season. Instead of playing it safe, think statement gloves that will win you a ton of compliments. Now hang on a second, don't let the word 'statement' freak you out. One of the most important things to remember about statement making gloves, something as simple as a pastel color block or a solid pop of color can also make quite a statement. Even if your style is more minimal and you tend to go for more classic pieces, trust us. You, too, can find the perfect statement gloves to suit any outfit.

We recognize that finding the perfect pair of statement gloves can be tricky, so we've scoured the web and put together some of our favorites for you. Scroll below to find your next pair before the winter chill hits and they're all sold out!

Beach Party

Beach Party

For all the fun in the sun, you can’t beat a beach party. And, best of all, style rules are relaxed at the seaside. Which isn’t to say you should rock up in your most radical Hawaiian shirt – this is still a party, and ‘ironic’ is not an excuse – but you can be more carefree than you might be in town.

For a sun-soaked daytime affair, prints, patterns and bold colours are de rigour. Just don’t go overboard. Match a plain tee with vibrant shorts, or vice versa. And don’t forget the accessories: sunglasses and hats are as practical as they are stylish.