Winter can be a tricky season to dress for. As temperatures drop, we have a lot to contend with when we want to look chic in the middle of winter. That was exactly what my best friend thought when she messaged me asking for help building an expensive-looking winter wardrobe that was cosy and chic in equal measure. Lucky for her, I spend hours every day searching for expensive-looking high street buys, and with H&M's winter collection being the strongest to date, I immediately sent her these picks straight back.

Building a refined winter wardrobe on a budget can be easy if you know where to look. Personally, I headed straight to H&M, whose current collection covers all the classic basics that will mix and match for various elegant outfits this season and beyond. Starting off strong in the outerwear department, I sent over a sleek coat for the coldest days, as well as a refined blazer which will instantly make her workwear looks that much more polished.

As we're moving into layering season, I've pulled together a selection of classic pieces that can be worn together or separately, depending on the temperature shift. For the coolest days, throw on a cotton top with the brushed cashmere-blend jumper, which brings a tactile edge to your winter looks, and complete with trending barrel-leg jeans for a very 2026 finish. As ever, H&M offers up a series of sleek tailored buys, including trousers which will transfer from work to play with ease. Naturally, I had to add a few sleek accessories as the selection is just so strong. Find leather-look gloves which will become an everyday essential, designer-looking bags for a refined finishing touch and a selection of footwear that will make even your relaxed jeans look considered. Now, we know the best H&M pieces tend to move fast, so scroll on to explore the 9 chicest H&M winter buys right now, as well as more elegant H&M buys.

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At Who What Wear UK, one of our favourite things is discovering an independent label. Of course, I'll always have time for a great high-street find or a designer piece I've been saving up for, but there's something particularly lovely about finding a smaller brand that you might not have come across otherwise. Especially when it's female-founded and homegrown, too. Just this week, in fact, a new one landed on my radar and instantly caught my attention: Arteof.

Launched in September 2026 by Harri Rands and Lucy Bevan, the duo formerly behind creative direction at Mint Velvet, Arteof is a new British womenswear brand built around a rather simple idea: our wardrobes should work around our lives, not the other way around. Since launching, the brand has already released two drops, each bringing together elevated athleisure, chic base layers, lovely knitwear and the sort of jackets you'll find yourself reaching for on repeat. It's essentially a collection of easy, but genuinely stylish, pieces that make getting dressed that little bit simpler.

And with autumn/winter dressing on my mind (something I'm famously not the biggest fan of), I'm particularly on the lookout for pieces that feel comfortable but still look put-together. So, I've had a browse through the latest capsule and picked out the Arteof pieces that I'd genuinely consider adding to my own wardrobe. Scroll on to see my picks.

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If you're looking for a good mascara recommendation or want to know what nail colours will be trending before anyone else, I'm the beauty writer for you. However, one topic I have to admit I've never been very well-versed in is laser hair removal. The topic can feel intimidating enough, but it gets even more complicated when you realise it's far from one-size-fits-all: it all depends on your skin tone and how your hair grows.

So, when my sister recently asked me for advice on the best at-home laser hair removal devices for dark skin, I really couldn't offer her much advice. Instead, I turned to my contact book of aesthetic-treatment experts to answer my (and my sister's) questions.

Dr Tego Kirnon-Jackman is a multi-award-winning medical and aesthetic doctor and founder of SKINMENU. Widely recognised as a leading expert in treating skin of colour and hyperpigmentation, she also recently launched a Safe Laser Checklist to help navigate the world of advanced laser safety. Here's what she wants you to know.

Is Laser Hair Removal Safe for Darker Skin?

First things first, is laser hair removal safe? "Yes, when the right laser is used by someone who knows what they’re doing," says Dr Tego. "Darker skin has more melanin, which competes with the hair for the laser’s energy. If the wavelength or settings are wrong, that energy heats the skin instead of the hair follicle, and that’s when burns and pigment changes happen. The 1064nm Nd: YAG is the gold standard for deeper skin tones because it bypasses surface melanin," Dr Tego explains. "Skin assessment, the right settings and technique are non-negotiable."

Are At-Home Laser Hair Removal Devices Safe for Dark Skin?

"The vast majority of at-home devices are IPL (intense pulsed light), which were designed for lighter skin with dark hair. This means that many at-home devices are not suitable for deeper skin tones, although a lot of newer at-home IPL devices have sensors to detect skin tone and block treatment in unsuitable skin tones," explains Dr Tego. "When looking for an at-home laser hair removal device, it’s crucial that websites clearly state which skin tones are suitable for use. If a device doesn’t clarify that it has been designed and tested for your skin tone, please, please don’t use it. And if you’re unsure, always see a clinician first."

Which Lasers Are Safe to Use on Dark Skin?

As explained by Dr Tego, "Laser hair removal works by targeting melanin within the hair follicle. The challenge in darker skin is that there is also more melanin within the epidermis, which can absorb some of that laser energy. This increases the potential for burns and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation if an inappropriate wavelength or treatment parameters are used.

"When choosing laser hair removal for darker skin, I look less at the brand name and more at the technology inside the device. A long-pulsed 1064-nm Nd: YAG laser remains one of the safest and most established options for laser hair removal in darker skin tones," she says, continuing, "The 1064-nm wavelength penetrates more deeply and is less strongly absorbed by epidermal melanin than shorter hair-removal wavelengths. This allows us to target the hair follicle whilst reducing unwanted interaction with melanin at the skin’s surface."

But even if an at-home device uses a long-pulsed 1064-nm Nd: YAG wavelength, it still carries risks if it isn't used correctly. "Appropriate pulse duration, fluence [the amount of energy the laser delivers per unit of skin surface area] and effective skin cooling are still extremely important, so having the right device does not automatically make a treatment safe," confirms Dr Tego.

So whilst the below at-home laser hair removal devices are suitable for use on dark skin, it's still vital to study the user guide and use the device exactly as the manufacturer indicates. And just a note on making doubly sure that a device is safe for you before you buy it: check that it's cleared for your Fitzpatrick type. The Fitzpatrick scale is widely used in medical settings to categorise skin into six "types" based on melanin content and how the skin responds to UV exposure. If your skin is deeply pigmented, never burns or freckles and tans very easily, only choose a device suitable for Fitzpatrick type 6.

If you're interested in which at-home laser hair removal devices are suitable for dark skin, scroll to find out more about our picks.

The Best Laser Hair Removal Devices for Dark Skin

• Dermrays Diode Laser Hair Removal Device, £419
• Silk'n 7 Hair Removal Device, £499
• Foreo Peach 2 Pro Max Hair Removal Device, £699
• Braun Silk·Expert Pro 5 Device, £600

1. Dermrays V6S 1064nm Diode Laser Hair Removal Device for Darker Skin Tones

Featuring a 1064nm diode laser that delivers the same powerful wavelength as the Nd: YAG lasers trusted by professionals, DermRays V6S 1064nm Diode Laser was specifically created with dark skin in mind. Most at-home lasers work only on Fitzpatrick skin types 1-4, so finding a device that works on even the darkest skin tones is a game changer. The 1064nm laser is able to bypass surface melanin and penetrate deeply to target hair follicles directly, which reduces the risk of burns or scarring, making it one of the few devices that is safe and effective for deeper complexions. Not to mention, it has a built-in cooling system to make the process as pain-free as possible.

Standout review: "I’ve been using the DermRays V6S at-home 'laser' hair removal device that’s marketed specifically for deeper skin tones, and my experience so far has honestly been better than I expected, especially in comfort and ease of use. Most at-home hair removal tools are IPL, which can be riskier on deeper skin because IPL light is more readily absorbed by melanin. The setup and use were simple. You plug it in, power on, select your level and treat in sections.

"The brand includes guidance like shaving first and using a skin tone chart, and the device has a skin tone sensor/alarm intended to prevent use on incompatible tones. What stood out for me is the comfort: it’s been gentle on my skin with no scary 'zaps.' It feels like quick, warm pulses, very manageable, especially compared to harsher devices I’ve tried in the past. (As always, sensitivity depends on the area and your personal tolerance.) If you have deep skin and you’ve been hesitant to try at-home hair removal, this device feels like a thoughtful option: straightforward routine, comfortable feel, and tech that’s better aligned with melanin-rich skin."

2. Silk'n 7 Hair Removal Device

Built with specialist AutoAdapt technology to read your skin tone before every flash, Silk’n’s 7 Hair Removal Device can be used on the palest to the deepest of complexions. Combining Galvanic and Optical energy to create a patented eHPL technology, the laser temporarily dilates the skin's pores, allowing the optical light energy to travel deeply and directly to the hair follicle, making it safer for those of us with deeper skin tones. With a 360° rotatable head, this device can be used safely on both the face and body and promises to show results after just two weeks of use.

Standout review: "Silk’n has been a top brand for at-home IPL hair removal for years, and I highly recommend their Silk’n 7 IPL device. It’s special because it combines IPL with galvanic energy, which helps the light go deeper into the hair follicle for better results. It also has a big treatment area, so you can finish faster, and a rotating head that makes it easier to use. Plus, it has a skin colour sensor for added safety, especially for darker skin tones. I love it and highly recommend it."

3. Foreo Peach 2 Pro Max Hair Removal Device

With five intensity settings and two modes, one for larger areas and one for more precise areas on both the body and face, Foreo’s Peach 2 Pro Max Hair Removal Device is not only extremely cute, but it also effectively removes hair without pain or discomfort. Made with high-quality silicone and a self-adjusting head, it's easy to hold and manoeuvre over the body, and T-Sonic technology helps to massage the skin and temporarily dilate your pores to reach the hair root more efficiently.

It can be used on a wide range of complexions, including up to type 5 on the Fitzpatrick scale (medium-dark brown to olive tones). However, the downside is that it cannot be used on the deepest skin tones, meaning it’s only suitable for some of us with dark skin.

Standout review: "It's nice to have the option of painless hair removal. I used to use epilators, but that's such a chore, so this is a much better option for me. I also love how there's a cooling feature on the device and a much larger treatment window that covers a much larger area than others. I've used it three times so far and have noticed that some of the hair is a lot more sparse than before I started with the Peach 2."

4. Braun Silk·Expert Pro 5 Device

With different-sized heads and three sensitive modes to work for lots of different areas of the body, Braun’s Silk·Expert Pro 5 Device is built with an automatic SkinPro 2.0 sensing technology that can adjust its intensity based on the user's skin tone. Again, this device can unfortunately only be used on skin types 1 to 5 on the Fitzpatrick scale; however, the fact that it’s quick to use, pain-free and comes with a range of attachments for those harder-to-reach areas makes it well worth the investment for those who can use it. Not to mention, it can still be used on a much wider range of skin tones than a lot of hair removal devices on the market, which is definitely a plus.

Standout review: "My first time using the Braun Silk·Expert. I signed up for the app, which was extremely easy and read the instructions, which I recommend. Once the device is powered on, the fan starts, and you are ready to go. The device uses automatic light adaptation so when the skin tone sensors have skin contact, the device will read your skin tone and selects the appropriate light density of your skin for the area of treatment. The Braun Silk·Expert is very lightweight, making it very easy to hold and perfect the art of hair-free skin. I am excited to see the full results and move on to another area of my body."

What Are the Risks of Using Laser Hair Removal Devices at Home?

Whilst all these devices sound great, I wanted to discuss any risks with Dr Tego. "The main risks are burns and blistering, hyperpigmentation (dark marks), hypopigmentation (lighter patches) and, in more serious cases, scarring. At home, there’s also no one checking your skin type, your settings or your technique. Tanned skin, recent sun exposure and certain medications or skincare actives can all raise the risk further," she explains. As mentioned above, if you’re unsure about whether to use a device, always see a clinician first.

What Side Effects Should People With Dark Skin Watch Out For?

"Firstly, know that some redness and mild swelling around the follicles are normal and should settle within a day or so," Dr Tego tells me. "What isn’t normal, however, is intense heat or pain during treatment, blistering, crusting, a burning sensation that lingers, as well as marks that darken or lighten in the days after."

If you are having an in-clinic treatment and it feels extremely hot or painful, Dr Tego recommends letting the clinician know and asking for the treatment to stop. "Please don’t accept 'that’s normal, it’ll settle'. Pain is information. Avoid the sun, always use SPF afterwards, and see a doctor promptly if anything looks or feels wrong," she says.

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We focus on formulas that deliver, whether they’re affordable favourites or luxury investments. Our product selection is based on tangible results, ingredient know-how and what we’d truly recommend to a friend.

When it comes to colors for the fall season, we're usually tempted to go for the usual suspects: rich, dark hair colors like espresso or rich brunette. Sometimes, even the occasional copper shade. But this season, celebrity stylists are breaking all the rules. Instead, they're touting a few out-of-the-box color combos and ideas as the top ones to try for the rest of fall moving into winter.

Think pairings like blonde and brunette and letting your roots show a bit. Gasp! I know, a few of these might give you pause at first, but trust the process. Once you see what they look like, you might reconsider. And if you are looking to try something different this season, celebrity stylist Dimitris Giannetos has a bit of advice. "If you are trying out a shade that is outside of your comfort zone, or is a little different from your natural tone, make sure that you style it in a way you know you love will make you ease into the new color all the more," he advises.

Easing into it is the name of the game. On paper, a lot of these color combos might sound like unlikely matches, but in the hands of a highly-skilled colorist, they add dimension and something unique to an otherwise basic look. If you'd like some inspo in this realm, keep scrolling. These unexpected fall color combos are worth saving for your next salon visit.

Lived-In Blonde With Darker Roots

While Giannetos says that he doesn't immediately think of blonde for fall, there's a certain look that really works for the season. "People may not think of blonde for fall, but I love textured, lived in styles to make the shade feel more cozy for the cooler weather," he says. "

In particular, he loves this lived-in shade of blonde on "Nobody Wants This" star Kristen Bell. It's effortless, cool-girl energy with a darker root. "For Kristen, I highlighted her existing signature color with a ‘post-pilates hair wave’, with twisted curls in different directions to recreate a natural wavy hairline," he adds.

Blurred Brown

On the other hand, Giannetos is calling it—"blurred brown" is going to be another huge color as we move through the rest of fall. This type of brunette shade is the perfect way to transition your summer highlights. Normally, you wouldn't think that would work together, but it does!

“I think ‘blurred brown’ is going to be one of the biggest colors for fall," Giannetos says. "It’s the perfect transition from summer because you are able to cover up summer highlights while allowing dimension to show through. It feels very rich and polished without looking like a flat brunette, which works especially well for the season. I recently created this on Amal Clooney in Venice using L’Oréal Paris Preference."

Rich Brunette With Neutral and Warm Tones

In a similar vain, celebrity colorist Mitchell Ramazon says he loves a rich brunette look, but with a twist. Instead of keeping it to a single-dimension shade of brown, he loves switching it up. "I love a rich brunette with dimension—a blend of neutral and warm tones that catches the light and gives the hair a beautiful shimmer," he shares. Bringing a neutral tone into the mix might raise a few eyebrows here, but as you can see in the above photo, the end result looks great!

"I also love when people choose shades that complement their skin tone, using color theory the way you might choose natural makeup. It feels personal and flattering, while still bringing something special to a classic fall brunette."

Toasty Cinnamon

Other interesting color combos I've been seeing on social media lately pair together shades like cowboy copper with deeper espresso, dusty rose, and even shades like blonde. A personal favorite, though, is this toasty cinnamon shade that combines espresso and a deeper red. Normally, you'd think that these colors might clash, but the deeper espresso shade adds dimension and warmth in just the right areas without overwhelming the look.

Low Maintenance Bronde

It's not blonde, it's not brunette, but bronde. A nice happy medium between the two that weaves a rich lighter blonde around the top of the hair with a deep brunette shade underneath. Sounds too crazy? Hear me out! I love how different this is without looking stripey or unnatural. In fact, it seems pretty low maintenance in the way that the grow out would still look pretty organic.

The Best Color Care Products Celebrity Stylists Love

Trying out a fresh color combo means you'll want to take extra good care of it. Here are Giannetos's and Ramazon's favorites plus a few tried and true options beloved by beauty editors for years.

At a Parisian party celebrating her latest Reformation collection, Irish style writer and tastemaker Verona Farrell asked Alexa Chung the perennial question: what makes an It girl? As someone who has benefited from being the poster child of this moniker for two decades, even going so far as to pen a book on the topic, the British model and fashion muse delivered a surprising response. “It girls have really good stamina,” Chung divulged. “It’s actually really quite a lot if you’re an It girl. You have to be at everything, you have to be nice to everyone and you have to be fucking funny.”

That certain ineffable quality is difficult to articulate. However, one of the attributes that often goes unsaid is their ability to dress impeccably well. Immune to trends and entirely individualistic, an It girl wields attention and magnetism through what she wears, especially if it’s a little off-kilter. Take Mary-Kate Olsen’s collection of beat-up Hermès Birkins, for instance. At the time, her decision to carry her designer bag to the point of total destruction was viewed as completely contradictory to what pristine, luxury fashion should look like. But decades later, the concept of wearing in your high-end pieces is entirely conventional.

This winter, the key It girl items are those that imbue that same insouciant coolness. It’s not to say there’s a lack of regard for how they look or the pieces they own. On the contrary, it’s a belief that these styles do so much more than simply make them look a specific way. (Chic, enigmatic, whatever your preferred/ modifier is.) There’s an unfussiness to these silhouettes, demonstrating a preoccupation with actually living life rather than simply curating one. As Farrell pointed out to Chung in her interview, “Madonna said, ‘[I’m a] doer, not a watcher.

Still, there are certain items that you’d tend to find in any It girl's wardrobe: a pair of vintage Levi’s, a Conner Ives coat, a bag from Tom Ford’s tenure at Saint Laurent in the 2000s, for instance. But as for what’s taking up real estate in their closet this season, keep scrolling to uncover the fashion trends that are It girl-approved this winter.

7 It Girl-Approved Fashion Trends for Winter 2026

1. Tassel Necklaces

Style Notes: Where cords of rope with talisman-like pendants hung around our necks in summer, It girls are translating this jewellery trend for winter by incorporating more ornate motifs like beaded tassels. Fine, feathery strings that resemble curtain holders in Venetian palazzi, this trend is not. Far more Art Deco in form, this trend features glass-like ornate spheres and longline fringing that stops just above the navel. Elsa Peretti, eat your heart out.

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2. Opera Coats

Style Notes: Opulence is a throughline that underscores almost all It girl-approved winter trends, yet none is more ubiquitous than the rise of the opera coat. Featuring chinoiserie embroidery and a satin finish, this silhouette has transcended the closet of Upper East Side socialites and become a prevalent trend for discerning fashion insiders. Whilst there’s something endearing about finding the components—see: a robe-like coat and fur-trimmed collar—on Vinted and constructing one yourself, you can find equally covetable ready-to-wear options at the likes of Reformation, Rixo and Hayley Menzies.

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3. Ornate Shawls

Style Notes: It’s officially an Olsen Twin winter. But rather than looking to the sumptuous knits and tailored trousers offered by The Row, It girls are looking to the brand’s founders for style inspiration. Most notably, Mary-Kate Olsen’s obsession with pashmina shawls. From paisley prints to intricate patterns crafted by Indian artisans, these cocooning wreaths of fabric offer both comfort and visual intrigue, serving as an additional layering element that can’t help but make you seem more enigmatic. Oh, they are also approved by Zoë Kravitz, too.

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4. Fanciful Clutches

Style Notes: To paraphrase Chung, an It girl is booked and busy. But despite her packed social calendar, she doesn’t get bogged down in the minutiae of what to bring with her for the day. Rather than carry a ludicrously capacious tote that can hold a change of shoes, dry shampoo and maybe even an emotional support water bottle, she leaves the house practically empty-handed, toting a fanciful clutch with just the bare necessities. The beauty of this way of operating is that it leaves you open to spontaneity. You can really go anywhere when you’re not weighed down with stuff. And when you walk into the room purse first, especially with one as sleek as this, you’re bound to get people talking.

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5. Statement Skirts

Style Notes: Though she doesn’t get enough credit for it, Miuccia Prada is truly one of the most pioneering It girls of the last century. Her work is both artistically inclined, politically motivated, and cerebral in spirit and still so covetable, with both her collections and her own personal style a muse for many. This season, specifically, she took her passion for wearing skirts, a category she refers to as her white T-shirt, and made them a topic for discussion by sending 63 different knee-length styles down the runway. If that’s not enough testament to invest in one now, we’re not sure what is.

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6. Frog Fastening

Style Notes: Forget buttons. (Well, actually, maybe just hold a place in your heart for the mother-of-pearl-laden collection by Alexander McQueen for spring/summer 2003.) This season, It girls are ditching zips or snap closures in favour of the frog fastening. When paired with a stand collar and sculpted silhouette, you have a piece worth lusting over.

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7. Corduroy Trousers

Style Notes: It girls have a penchant for making outdated items feel current, with corduroy trousers being the prime example of that. Once upon a time, wearing one might’ve made you feel like an extra in That ‘70s Show or Dazed and Confused. But after co-signs from The Row, Auralee and Loewe, they’ve proved to be the perfect alternative to denim for the cooler days on the horizon.

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If you're a fan of Freida McFadden's books, you're in luck. New paparazzi photos offer a behind-the-scenes look at her latest film adaptation, The Housemaid's Secret, starring Kirsten Dunst and Sydney Sweeney. The first movie, The Housemaid, fronted by former Who What Wear cover star Amanda Seyfried, was a box office hit after premiering in December 2025, so I have high hopes for the sequel, which began filming in New York City two weeks ago. It remains to be seen how faithful the follow-up film will be to the novel, but at least we know the outfits will be amazing.

Dunst, who plays Wendy Garrick, was snapped on the set wearing Oliver Peoples x Khaite 1997c Sunglasses ($589) and Khaite Colt 85 Leather Pumps ($1280). Heels with sultry lace-up detailing on the vamp are very cool and guaranteed to earn you compliments. Scroll down to shop Dunst's exact versions, as well as less expensive alternatives.

On Kirsten Dunst: Oliver Peoples x Khaite 1997c Sunglasses ($589); Khaite Colt 85 Leather Pumps ($1280)

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Will Zoë Kravitz be celebrating Harryween at her fiancé Harry Styles's Madison Square Garden concert on October 31? Only time will tell, but here's hoping she shows up in a very chic Halloween costume. In the meantime, we get to see her in a stylish fall outfit, thanks to new paparazzi photos taken in New York City today.

Kravitz wore a brown suede coat, cropped cardigan, and capri pants with a pair of leopard-print Prada heels from fall/winter 1995. If they look familiar, it might be because Carolyn Bessette Kennedy famously wore a pair of black-and-white Dalmatian-print shoes from the very same Prada collection—and they've even been reissued! Sadly, Kravtiz's exact shoes haven't been officially resurrected, but if you're lucky, you can buy them from vintage retailers. If vintage hunting isn't your strong suit, however, I've found a bunch of modern versions worthy of your shoe closet.

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If there's one activity that I'm always in the mood for, it's shopping. And if I had to pick, my favorite category is activewear. I consider it an investment in my health, so I take it seriously! Before you ask, yes, I admittedly have an astoundingly large collection already, but I'm always in need of more Instagram-worthy outfits for my workout classes. So, I scoured the internet and curated a list of the best new arrivals I could find. From plush pink sherpa jackets to sweetheart sports bras, these are the pieces you absolutely need for the colder season ahead. Keep scrolling to shop my handpicked favorites before they're out of stock.

Gigi Hadid has proven time and time again over the years that she's very skilled at making loungewear and activewear look elevated. And given that she now has her own line, Guest in Residence, which is filled with loungewear-esque pieces, she has plenty of opportunities to put this on display. The latest came yesterday when she was spotted out and about in New York, wearing a pair of gray cashmere sweatpants from the brand. And the shoes she chose made the pants look far more polished than a pair of sneakers would.

The shoes in question were soft leather loafers (hers by Miu Miu). Like sneakers, they're comfortable and low-key, but singlehandedly keep the outfit from looking too casual or sloppy. In fact, any soft leather flats such as glove ballet flats or mules would have a similar effect, and all are very popular right now.

Keep scrolling to see the transformative effect Hadid's soft leather loafers had on her outfit (which also included a Miu Miu leather jacket and a gray cardigan), and shop sweatpants and similar loafers to pair with them.

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On Gigi Hadid: Miu Miu glasses, jacket, Pocket Nappa Leather Bag ($3700), and Ruches Suede Loafers ($1150); Guest in Residence Everywear Pants ($421)

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As a beauty expert and consumer, I just know certain products will require extra work beyond a simple purchase. Take foundation, for example. If you have a brand you've been using for years, restocking is a cakewalk, but when you're going for something new, it's not that simple.

Not only do you have to find your right shade (which, let's be honest, isn't always the easiest), but you also have to find a formula that has ingredients that complement your skin type. This can be especially tricky if you have acne-prone skin. You want coverage, but you also don't want to use something that's going to make your acne worse.

It's a process that requires trial and error, but that doesn't mean you have to go into it without guidance. Ahead, three celebrity makeup artists reveal the foundations they use on their clients with acne-prone skin.

The Best Foundations for Acne-Prone Skin, at a Glance

• Best Overall: Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation
• Best for Mature Skin: Estée Lauder New Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lightweight Longwear Matte Foundation
• Best for Redness: Nars Light Reflecting Skin Improving Medium Coverage Foundation
• Best Splurge: Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Liquid Foundation
• Best Blurring: Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Non-Acnegenic Foundation

The Best Foundations for Acne-Prone Skin in 2026

Best Overall: Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

Best for Mature Skin: Estée Lauder New Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lightweight Longwear Matte Foundation

Best for Redness: Nars Light Reflecting Skin Improving Medium Coverage Foundation

Best Lightweight: Givenchy Prisme Libre Glow Serum Blurring Foundation

Best SPF: Dermablend Professional Continuous Correction Tone-Evening CC Cream SPF 50+

Best Splurge: Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Natural Glow Blurring Liquid Foundation

Best Blurring: Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Non-Acnegenic Foundation

Best Powder Formula: BareMinerals Original Loose Talc-Free Powder Mineral Foundation

How We Chose

As with all of our buying guides at Who What Wear, we compile our edits based on original testing and expert recommendations. To find the best foundations for acne-prone skin, we leaned heavily on celebrity makeup artists, firsthand testing, and our knowledge as beauty experts. We also considered several factors, including shade range, finish, key ingredients, and customer reviews. We're aware of how important these factors are for a wide range of needs and preferences, so we made sure to list out all the helpful details.

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The line between bridal and ready-to-wear is blurring. Fashion designers are turning their attention to the wedding wardrobe, reimagining what getting dressed looks like for a new kind of bride—one who favors modernity and pieces that feel just as relevant for the walk down the aisle as for the after-party, honeymoon, and one-year anniversary dinner. Rather than offering the expected stark-white ball gown, designers are approaching bridal through the clothes they know best: considered separates, interesting textures, and items that feel anything but expected or traditional.

The latest to enter the conversation is St. Agni, which launched its first-ever bridal collection this month. The Australian label has built a following around its pared-back, lightweight, effortless garments, which have become an everyday uniform for the Aussie fashion crowd. Its bridal debut feels like a natural extension of that world.

In this collection, the focus is less on the dress and more on the possibilities of getting dressed, with a range of skirts, jackets, handbags, heels, and blouses. Texture does much of the talking, and jacquard lends a vintage feel to car coats, low-rise trousers, and camisoles. Laser-cut petals also appear on tops and skirts, adding movement and dimension. Elsewhere, cotton blouses and flowy dresses prove that simplicity doesn't have to mean boring.

A distinctly Australian ease runs through it all. Nothing feels overly dressed or precious. Plus, each piece offers plenty of versatility. Everything from the skirts to embellished bags and shoes can be mixed and matched or even styled with items already in one's wardrobe. It's labeled a "bridal edit," but it's really for anyone who wants to wear something chic and cool to celebrate an exciting new chapter in their life—or just a new day.

As a fashion editor who covers plenty of bridal content, I took it upon myself to get my hands on a few pieces. I wanted to see, feel, and try on the standout styles so I could speak authentically about their quality and fit. From the strapless maxi dress to the fringe top, everything I tried on was flattering and well-made. Another win: the collection ranges from $200 to $1200, which you don't often see in bridal today. The only caveat is that the garments run large overall, so I recommend sizing down. Keep scrolling to see the pieces I tried on and shop the collection. If anything catches your eye, don't hesitate to add it to your cart. Many items are already sold out, and I predict the rest will go quickly.

The St. Agni Bridal Try-On

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I don't usually play favorites, but when it comes to shoes that are chic, versatile, and comfy enough to walk in all day, nothing beats a pair of Adidas sneakers. Don't just take it from me, though. Adidas are also the sneaker of choice among fashion people who live in major walking cities like NYC and London—and my social media feed is proof. With their sleek silhouettes, trend-forward designs, and endless versatility, these iconic shoes are constantly selling out, so I curated a list of my favorite pairs, including Bordeaux ballet sneakers and brown-striped Sambas. Keep scrolling to shop the styles on my list.

Peak fall dressing exists in a short window. You have to strike right when it's cool enough to wear suede boots but not too chilly to bring out your plaid miniskirt. Before you know it, temperatures have dropped, and it's officially winter—causing you to reevaluate your entire wardrobe unless you strategically secure a slew of pieces that span both seasons.

Suede boots, faux-fur coats, turtleneck sweaters, and leather gloves seamlessly transition between the fluctuating temperatures, never leaving a gap in your wardrobe. But if you're going to wear the same pieces for two seasons straight, they have to be high quality and hopefully affordable. That's why I turn to Nordstrom for well-made, elevated pieces on a budget.

Nordstrom is stacked with designer brands, offering cozy-yet-sleek silhouettes from Coach, Sam Edelman, Free People, and more. Even better, I found dozens of fall-to-winter fashion picks for under $200, including going-out tops, professional pumps, and glamorous clutches. Because I'm no gatekeeper, I'm sharing my favorite picks below.

Keep reading for 31 fashion editor–approved finds, starting at just $25.

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For fall 2026, the mood is shifting, and the fashion set is ready to trade understated essentials for something more extravagant. Enter art deco, the early-20th-century movement that made a lasting impression with its architectural geometry, sumptuous materials, and glamour. More than a century after its emergence, the aesthetic is finding fresh expression on the runways, where designers are embracing the art of getting dressed up again. From Conner Ives to Kallmeyer, the season's collections channel the spirit of the design movement through richly detailed textures, dramatic silhouettes, and rich embellishment.

Nowhere is the revival more apparent than in eveningwear, where the evening jacket has emerged as the season's unlikely hero. Floor-sweeping velvet opera coats, sharply tailored tuxedos, and metallic brocade bring a sense of occasion to the everyday ritual of getting dressed, blurring the line between classic evening attire and modern power dressing. Consider it a new golden age of art deco dressing with refined eveningwear, intricate textiles, and high-design accessories.

Skims is best known for its bras, underwear, and shapewear, with a few, shall I say, niche items among them. Lest we forget the brand's controversial nipple bra, which is just the tip of the internet-viral iceberg. Recently, the Kardashian-backed brand took one of its first forays into skincare, launching limited-edition cryo tools with celebrity makeup artist Jenny Patinkin.

Patinkin's signature pink Cryo Glow Globes ($70) have been a fixture on editors' vanities for years, including my own. They're ergonomically designed to fit the contours of the face, smoothing, sculpting, and de-puffing the skin by lowering its temperature. The new Skims collab uses the same design but elevates it with a fresh, festive winter aesthetic. I'm calling it right now: These Cryo Glow Globes will be the coolest gift of the 2026 holiday season.

Here are the limited-edition Skims x Jenny Patinkin Cryo Glow Globes. Created exclusively for this collaboration, these tools are hand-blown glass globes with snowflake-, candy cane–, and Skims logo–shaped sequins floating in a snow globe–style liquid. The classic beauty tool has a fresh, festive feel for the holiday season.

ICYMI, cryo tools offer serious skin benefits. Take it from Loretta Ciraldo, MD, FAAD, a Miami-based board-certified derm with over 40 years of experience and the founder of Dr. Loretta. She previously told Who What Wear that cold therapy can lessen inflammation and increase the skin's antioxidant activity. "Cold devices are very good for most skin types, and they can be used to lessen skin puffiness and redness as well as offer an anti-aging approach since cold activates our skin's own antioxidants," she said.

Patinkin, a longtime celebrity makeup artist and beauty-industry expert, seconds this. "Cryo tools are a quick, easy way to give skin an instantly refreshed, more lifted, and more radiant look," she said in a press release. "The cooling effect helps puffiness appear less pronounced while giving the face a more sculpted appearance in literally a matter of seconds. The goal is for your skin to look and feel its best, the same way Skims makes you look and feel your best."

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Prada has, yet again, taken the concept of perfection and flipped it on its head. In the age of AI, we're craving clothes that feel human, tell a story, and flaunt craftsmanship—at least, those of us with good taste are. The entire Prada F/W 26 collection celebrates garments that are layered, lived-in, and undone.

The jacket in Look 10 is the ultimate expression of those ideas. Zippers? Oxidized. Cuffs? Stained. The result? A jacket that collides masculine and feminine, utility and decay, structure and erosion. Through all these contradictions, Prada has created what some might call the perfect piece, and it only took 21 hours to make. Here's how.

The idea begins in Prada's design studio through sketches, drawings, and visual references.

Patternmaking, toile development, and fittings bring the idea to life and refine proportions.

Cotton poplin and wool houndstooth are bonded into one double-faced textile.

The atelier cuts and assembles the jacket with precision.

A special devoré technique wears away the poplin, revealing the wool underneath.

Forest-green cuffs are stained and treated to create a worn, lived-in effect.

Variations in tone, abrasion, and erosion make every jacket one of a kind.

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If someone asks me for a perfume that smells rich or expensive, I immediately suggest an oud-based elixir. Oud comes from the Aquilaria (agar) tree, which grows primarily in Southeast Asia. As DSM-Firmenich perfumers Alexandra Monet and Frank Voelkl previously told Who What Wear, the tree emits a fragrant resin that soaks the heartwood. It's then stripped and distilled and becomes oud—the rich, bold, woody, and sensual fragrance note we all know and love.

Oud doesn't just smell expensive; it is expensive. In fact, perfumers refer to it as "liquid gold" and "black gold." Experts say less than 2% of agar trees naturally produce the resin that creates oud, making it one of the most expensive raw materials. It's been used in the Middle East and Southeast Asia for thousands of years. (Read up on its fascinating history.)

These days, oud is often used as a facet in fragrance, creating richness and depth. It pairs well with classic floral, warm gourmand, and even fruity notes. Regardless of what kind of oud perfume you choose, it's bound to subliminally signal wealth, confidence, and sophistication. Ahead, see the eight best ones.

The Top Picks

• Best Overall: Creed Royal Princess Oud Fragrance ($340)
• Best Floral: Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense ($160)
• Best Spicy: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood Extrait de Parfum ($310)
• Best Woody: Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau de Parfum ($300)
• Best Hair & Body Mist: Salt & Stone Black Rose & Oud Body and Hair Fragrance Mist ($45)

The Best Oud Fragrances

Best Overall: Creed Royal Princess Oud Fragrance

Best Floral: Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense

Best Spicy: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood Extrait de Parfum

Best Woody: Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau de Parfum

Best Hair & Body Mist: Salt & Stone Black Rose & Oud Body and Hair Mist

Maison Margiela Replica Lost Eden Eau de Parfum

Juliette Has a Gun Another Oud

Dior Oud Ispahan Eau de Parfum

How We Chose

As with all of our buying guides at Who What Wear, we compile our edits based on original testing and expert recommendations. To find the best oud fragrances, we leaned heavily on personal testing and our perspectives as beauty experts. We also considered price, category, and composition. Of course, customer reviews were also kept in mind when creating this list.

Why Trust Us

At Who What Wear, we know that beauty isn't one-size-fits-all. Over the years, our editors have tested thousands of products—including skincare, makeup, haircare, and nails—while also working closely with trusted experts, like renowned dermatologists, celebrity makeup artists, and other leading industry insiders. Together, this ensures every guide is well-researched, inclusive, and relevant to you.

We focus on formulas that deliver, whether they're affordable favorites or luxury investments. Our product selection is based on tangible results, ingredient know-how, and what we'd truly recommend to our closest friends and family members.

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I like to think of myself as an editor with range. I'm fully aware that not all products are created equal—some will impress you, some will disappoint you, and many will test you, no matter the price point. But that's the beauty of shopping! Lucky for you, I've logged many hours online searching for the best hair, makeup, and skincare items on the market right now. Four particular brands have caught my attention recently—SHEGLAM, Noble Panacea, Paul Mitchell, and Lyma—and I've only selected products that have that wow factor. Explore them all below.

I've said it once, and I'll say it again: Never judge a beauty product by its price tag. More expensive doesn't always mean higher quality, and vice versa. SHEGLAM is an excellent case study in highly affordable products that measure up in quality and effectiveness. Here are my top picks for the season.