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Batons, Roman or Arabic: What a Watch's Numerals Do to an Outfit
Explainer · 4 min
Watches & Jewellery · Explainer · 4 min
Batons, Roman or Arabic: What a Watch's Numerals Do to an Outfit
A watch dial tells you the time and how formal the watch is meant to be. Batons are the neutral choice, Roman numerals lean dressy, and Arabic numerals lean practical and casual…
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Eyewear · Tool
Small, Medium or Large: What a Sunglass Lens Width Does to an Outfit
Inside the arm of every pair of sunglasses are numbers like 54-18-140, and the first one, the lens width in…
4 min
3 pieces
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Denim · Explainer
Rigid, Blend or Stretch: What Denim Fabric Does to a Jean's Shape
Two pairs of jeans with the same cut can look very different by the afternoon, and the reason is the fabric…
4 min
3 pieces
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Bags · Explainer
Hobo, Bucket or Tote: What a Bag's Outline Does to an Outfit
A bag is a shape at your hip, and it either repeats the lines in your outfit or breaks them. A hobo is a soft…
3 min
3 pieces
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Outerwear · Explainer
Narrow, Medium or Wide: What a Puffer's Quilting Does to an Outfit
The most visible detail on a puffer isn't its colour, it's how wide the quilted rows are. Narrow rows keep…
4 min
3 pieces
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Shoes & Sneakers · Explainer
Penny, Tassel or Horsebit: What a Loafer's Detail Does to an Outfit
A loafer is a simple shape, so the small detail across the front decides the mood: a penny strap stays quiet…
4 min
3 pieces
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Small, Medium or Large: What a Sunglass Lens Width Does to an Outfit
Inside the arm of every pair of sunglasses are numbers like 54-18-140, and the first one, the lens width in…
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Staggered Hems: How Far Apart Should Your Layers Sit?
Two hems that almost match look like a mistake; two that sit clearly apart look planned. This piece explains…
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Stiletto, Kitten or Block: What an Evening Heel Does to a Dress
The heel you choose changes how an evening dress hangs. A stiletto, a kitten heel and a block heel each give…
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The Quiet Watch: Why Case Size, Dial and Strap Decide the Look
A good watch looks like part of the outfit, not a gadget on top of it. The difference is rarely price. It…
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Which Sunglasses Shape Suits Your Face: Contrast, Width and a Try-On
Most advice on the right sunglasses comes down to one idea: set a frame against the lines already in your…
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Tonal Dressing: Why One Colour in Three Shades Looks Considered
The outfits that look most considered in street-style galleries are often the ones with the fewest colours…
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The Edit
The pieces our stories come back to most.
Splurge€99.95
Emporio Armani Zonnebril Dames EA2070 32194Z 59 Maat 59mm
59 mm lens · Large range · Statement scale
Sweet spot€77.26
Tommy Hilfiger TH-1391S-QRI Zonnebril Heren ø 54 mm
54 mm lens · Medium range · Everyday size
Contents
BagsIt-bags and the everyday ones that copy them.
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DenimCuts, washes and how stars wear them.
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EyewearSunglasses shapes and who wears them best.
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OuterwearTrench coats, leather jackets and blazers.
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Red CarpetPremieres, galas and award-season looks.
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Shoes & SneakersFrom loafers to the sneaker of the season.
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Street StyleOff-duty outfits and airport looks.
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Watches & JewelleryWatches, hoops and the finishing touches.
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Editor's letter
How we shop
We start with the look and what makes it work. The pieces come after: a steal, a sweet spot and a splurge.
- 01Style only, never gossip. We write about clothes, cut and colour, not private lives or bodies.
- 02Picks are pieces in the same spirit, not the exact items worn, and no celebrity endorses them.
- 03Links are affiliate links and marked as sponsored. We may earn a commission, but your price doesn’t change.
- 04We only name a designer when the look was publicly credited.



