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CBC
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Polka dots are the summer's biggest fashion trend — but they're back in a louder, more joyful way
Lucille Ball's signature dress on I Love Lucy, Julia Roberts flitting about in a flowy brown and white frock in Pretty Woman, Diana's statement dressing when she was Princess of Wales — these are just some of the images that might come to mind when you think of polka dots. But the iconic print is back and in a loud, fun and joyful way. Demi Moore, Katie Holmes and Olivia Rodrigo were spotted in the pattern earlier this year, but the trend is now reaching its peak. Hailey Bieber stepped out in white capris with black polka dots this summer; actor Pedro Pascal recently attended the world premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps in a Tom Ford suit with a silk polka-dot scarf; Dua Lipa and Kylie Jenner donned the dots on their swimwear; and Cynthia Erivo accessorized with the print at Wimbledon. Polka dots even took centre stage at the spring shows back in September — on a T-shirt and short shorts at Acne Studios, and on a halter dress and ballgowns at Carolina Herrera. The retailers Reformation, Abercrombie and Mango are also capitalizing on the polka-dot craze this summer with jumpsuits, camisoles and more. Toronto fashion label Horses Atelier — founded by lifelong friends and novelists Heidi Sopinka and Claudia Dey — also incorporated the pattern into its latest collection. "Polka dots are eternally fascinating to us as designers because they are both a statement print and a neutral," Sopinka said. The duo swapped out their usual summer florals for polka dots, thinking it could offer an escape in the current climate. "In these dark times, it makes sense that we are going toward something so classic and dependable, but also a print that contains such buoyancy and joy," she said. "Dots do this for us. They are timeless and grounded in the past, but contain an exuberance that is more magical than any other print." There's also been a backlash against minimalism in fashion over the past few years, and Montreal-based fashion stylist Amanda Lee Shirreffs says the return of the polka dot speaks to this. "We've moved past our moment of quiet luxury and have entered a louder, more decadent time," she said. These days, polka dots are showing up in fresh ways. "They are playful and modern and work on so many looks, from traditional to punk — statement sleeves and slips paired with oversized leather jackets," Sopinka said. Horses' Alma top, for example, features striking white polka dots on a structured black bodice with a puff sleeve. Sopinka sees polka dots as the "perfect gateway print." She said to style it, you could go for head-to-toe microdots, with a slip dress or a midi skirt and ruffle blouse. For a maximalist vibe, she loves mixing dots with other patterns, like oversized camo pants or a fitted leopard-print skirt. If you prefer to dip your toe in, both Sopinka and Shirreffs say accessories are the way to go: a printed shoe or a polka-dot scrunchie, worn on your wrist like jewelry. Despite the polka dot's ubiquity in pop culture and in fashion, Shirreffs keeps coming back to a mental picture from her childhood: Madonna on her Blond Ambition tour. "The sartorial image that is burned in my memory is when she danced around the stage to Holiday wearing an over-the-top polka-dot look," she said. "No one has done it better, really." Scroll on for some polka-dot styling inspo from fashion creators.
Graziadaily
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Goodbye Wellies - This Is The Summer Boots Trend You'll Actually Want To Wear
We leave the house in the morning to sun shining in our eyes, hop off the train and it's raining (yes, we forgot our umbrella, as usual) and as we head to lunch we're sweating, while dodging puddles. Make it make sense. With all seasons in one day lately, navigating what to actually wear has become a full time job in itself. And while we're only a few weeks into official summer, there's no way we'll be letting a spot of rain – or a downpour – mess with our warm-weather outfits we've been looking forward to wearing since the start of the year. You know, the cotton boho blouses, polka dot dresses or culotte shorts we can't stop seeing all over our Insta feeds. The good news is, we don't have to retire our summer looks early – even with some rainy days on the cards – and it's all thanks to the fashion insiders confirming it's boots season already. Practicing 'the wrong shoe theory' TikTok trend (basically, when you pair an unlikely shoe with your outfit – think heels with sporty shorts) boots with summer looks are the latest pairing being worn by so many stylish women, and it just so happens to be the answer to what to wear when it's hot, but rainy. With one boot style proving to be the most popular (read: practical) right now, we want to show you how flat knee-high boots are going to be the saviour to styling your summer wares, even when the weather isn't delivering the summer vibes. Sofia Boman tries out the sheer blouse trend with an A-line cargo skirt, and we love the high/low look of this combo. While it could easily be styled with mesh ballet flats or a red flip flop, adding the Western style knee-high boot gives it a whole new unexpected feel. Plus, you won't be getting your legs wet if the heavens open. Acne Studios, Burberry and Bottega Veneta all put '90s grunge plaid back on the runways for spring/summer 2025, and content creator Trishna Goklani has shown a wearable way to style it. No doubt you'll want to copy and paste this outfit formula, so simply add a white vest to a floaty checked skirt, belt at the waist and finish a pair of flat knee-high boots (psst, Trishna told us these are a very good vintage Prada find on Vinted). A 'just in case' jumper around your shoulders is also a wise idea in case temperatures drop throughout the day, too. Polo tops, jumpers and dresses have been key for a while now, and we appreciate how fashion influencer Amaka Hamelijnck has given her grey polo dress an in-betweeny weather spin by adding a trench coat, summer sunnies and yes, you guessed it, a pair of flat knee high boots. Because while we'll always appreciate a heeled iteration, we'll be opting for the more functional flats so we're not slipping around during summer showers. Those striped linen shorts you bought at the start of summer and have been saving for holiday, don't. Instead, make like Chloe Butler and weather-proof them by adding a pair of riding boots (a key style for the upcoming autumn/winter season) along with a lightweight knit that you could also tie round your waist. Add this year's standout accessory everyone is wearing – the bandana– and you get a cool country girl look we'll be relying on heavily from here on out. Fashion insider and athlete Marilyn Nwawulor-Kazemaks is one to follow for everyday outfit inspo that'll make you want to up your game. Here, she's influenced us all into wanting to try out a pleated skirt (again, part of that '90s grunge revival we're seeing) and we'll be doing so by swapping our usual fitted T-shirt for a baggy style and completing the ensemble with chunky knee-high boots. Ready to try adding knee-high flat boots to all your favourite summer outfits? While some sites – including Cos, Zara and Mango – still don't have new season styles online, yet, we've found the brands that are getting ahead with these fresh pairs coming in from the likes of Arket and Reformation. Along with a completely waterproof style by Moncler and the Ganni boots that we're sure will be viral within a matter of weeks. You. Are. Welcome. 1. Arket, Leather Riding Boots The thick tread rubber sole on this Arket pair is perfect for unpredictable weather days. Invest in a good leather protector and these glossy riding boots will see you through so many seasons. 2. Reformation, Francesca Moto Boots Buckled boots were big news last year, and they're sticking around for autumn/winter 2025/26. Reformation's Francesca iteration may have a slight heel, but the chunky sole and loose-fit around the leg will still keep them super comfy. 3. Asos, Wide Fit Celeste Flat Western Knee High Boots Price: $55 According to Asos, there's been a 178% rise in search for all things #cowboycore (including Western boots) this month. Whether you wear them to a festival or for a rainy day with a cotton dress and jacket, you'll end up styling them so many ways. 4. Ganni, Studs Knee-High Boots Fresh in from Ganni, we have no doubt these will be the boots every fashion insider will be wearing from now, through to next season. Add to a Broderie anglaise mini skirt and vest look for summer and with an oversized trench and denim shorts come autumn. 5. Massimo Dutti, Leather Riding Boots How chic are these? Love the glossy finish and the gold detailing – riding boots will elevate even the simplest of outfits this summer, and we're so here for it. We predict these will sell fast (like all key Massimo buys) so be quick to get them. 6. Khaite, Sybil Glossed Leather Knee High Boots Khaite boots will always be an investment, but when opting for a black pair of knee-high boots you can guarantee you'll get the wear out of them – way beyond the season, and even year you buy them in. Again, make sure to protect these with a good leather spray but this timeless pair will serve you well. 7. & Other Stories, Biker Boots If knee-high boots aren't for you, you'll want to embrace the new cropped pairs coming through. This brown leather style with silver hardware & Other Stories is also a very chic alternative to classic black. 8. Moncler, Kickstream High Rain Boots If you want to bring out the big guns and be fully prepared for all forecasts, a knee-high rain boot is the answer. This Moncler style made from a waterproof material also has a drawstring lining so no water will be getting down to your socks! Image credit: @Sofiaboman, @trishnagoklani, @ @chloekathbutler and @nlmarilyn
Daily Mail
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
27 summer heatwave fashion buys that will keep you cool while the weather is hot, from £16
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more As the heatwaves continue, you may be wondering how to navigate summer without resorting to walking down the local high street in your swimmers. Whether you are staying in the UK or wiggling off to sunnier destinations, these looks have you covered from dawn to dusk. Simply switch up your accessories for strappy heels and gold jewellery and they'll scream holiday evening glamour. Linen is a longstanding favourite thanks to its breathability and endlessly chic vibe – think off-duty Parisienne sauntering around the city. It also washes amazingly, which, let's face it, is a necessity in these temperatures. (When drying your linen pieces, make sure to hang them out immediately to stretch them out, or have the hand-steamer at the ready.) Of course, linen comes with a word of warning: it will crease. However, this is an accepted part of the aesthetic and doesn't prevent it looking effortless and put-together. Linen wasn't the only hero trend of S/S 25: the runways were also big on crochet, in the form of dresses, skirts, tops, bags and swimwear. With labels such as Gabriela Hearst, Acne Studios, Isabel Marant and Ralph Lauren showing looks inspired by the traditional fishnet design, it was only a matter of time until the high street put a modern (and cheaper) spin on the trend. To really make the most of their gorgeous neutral tones, team these looks with leather, woven; and chunky accessories. Hair: Jamie McCormick using Hair by Sam McKnight. Make-up: Jose Bass using Chanel Les Beiges Golden Hour collection and No 1 de Chanel Body Serum-In-Mist. Model: Anissa at The Hive
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What's the Status on Digital Product Passport Implementation?
The European Union's approach toward Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) may be helping to keep the adoption of digital product passports (DPPs), once a widely hyped technology for supply chain transparency, afloat. Several years ago, DPPs—which help brands share information about a product's material makeup, origin, carbon footprint and instructions for end of life—consistently surfaced as a point of discussion. Companies considered their value, conducted pilots and began consolidating data to be used for the consumer-facing portion of the technology. As cost pressures amassed and priorities shifted, some companies halted their adoption or exploration of DPPs—but new movement on the ESPR could be ushering in a resurgence for the traceability tech. More from Sourcing Journal Trump Touts Trade Truce With Indonesia, Indicates India Might Not Be Far Behind Chain Reaction: Asendia's Hendrick Kummeling on Why Strategic Flexibility is the Best Defense Against the Uncontrollable Acne Studios Teams With Temera On Traceability Solution Despite the bloc's watering down of other sustainability-related regulations—take the reduced scope of the EU's Omnibus package designed for streamlining corporate due diligence, as an example—ESPR has already been adopted. Regulators have commenced a process that will soon set forth sector-specific expectations they will enforce under the law. In April, EU regulators approved the Ecodesign and Energy Labeling Working Plan 2025-2030, which indicated how they view industry prioritization and laid the groundwork for future expectations under the ESPR, including those for textiles and apparel. According to the plan, EU regulators believe implementing DPPs into the textiles and apparel sectors has 'high potential to improve product lifetime extension, material efficiency and to reduce impacts on water, waste generation, climate change and energy consumption.' Moving forward, EU regulators will propose a delegated act—which helps those impacted by the incoming regulations to better understand the exact requirements they must meet—to be adopted by 2027. The idea, then, is that companies will be in compliance with the requirements in 2027, and the mandates will be enforced in 2028. The act that will clarify the industry's requirements is likely to be proposed by the end of the year or early 2026. Megan Brewster, vice president of advanced technology at Impinj, said those acts will dictate the continued movement of DPP integration inside companies—both technology providers and those required to adopt the systems they build. 'DPP is still definitely moving forward. There's a lot of work going on in the standardization of, 'What are these digital product passports, and how are they implemented?'' Brewster said. 'We are still looking forward to those delegated acts, where we'll get a better understanding of what the implementation will really look like for these different product categories.' For all the bureaucracy that remains to be worked out, that the ESPR pervades at all is a win for transparency technology providers. The EU's legislation looms large and in charge over the heads of some fashion and apparel brands. Interview-based data from consulting firm Bain & Company and secondhand marketplace eBay research shows that roughly nine in 10 companies deem DPP integration a 'regulatory burden;' in other words, a checkbox they must tick off to keep their business compliant in a key market. Patrick Willemsen, director technical community EMEA at product lifecycle management (PLM) company Aras, said regulation and material provenance are the key reasons companies have started investing resources into DPP integration—but not all companies have started the journey of working toward DPPs. 'We do see some reluctance [toward] spending money on the DPP, especially because the collection of that data takes a lot of time and a lot of effort,' he said. 'I think the bigger [companies], they see that they have to be proactive. The smaller ones are reluctant, because it's not clear to them what is actually needed for the DPP, so they are more in the waiting position.' Data continues to be a problem for many brands working to integrate technology—mandatory or voluntary—particularly in the fashion industry. That's because fashion and apparel brands often have siloed data spread across their organizations, which can make consolidating even simple factors for a DPP on a clothing tag a daunting task without the right governance systems and supplier relationships in place. That's especially true as companies seem to face stronger-than-ever mandates from the C-suite related to creating value and churning profits. Matteo Capellini, partner at Bain & Company, said that though both EU and the U.S. regulators have backed down from respective legislation in their nations related to sustainability, companies continue to quietly advance their efforts, even if the goalposts have shifted. 'What we're seeing with this watering down of regulation in Europe is actually a change of paradigm. We summarize this change…with the expression, 'from morality to materiality.' Basically, companies are focusing much more on value creation in sustainability, but they're not slowing the effort,' he said. 'Companies, [because of] the politicization of certain issues are speaking less, but they're not slowing the efforts. This is what we're seeing with our clients on a daily basis now, and it's across geographies.' Each of the three experts noted that, while regulation might be a primary driver for implementing DPPs, brands and retailers are likely to find other value in the technology along the way. Authentication to reduce the spread of counterfeit items is but one benefit experts said DPPs could have; they could also help companies model the environmental impact their products could have before production ever begins. Part of the allure for companies could be delighting and connecting with the consumer. Bain and eBay's data shows that, at present, consumers actually reap about two-thirds of the value DPPs offer today. That's, in large part, because it helps them resell the product with greater ease—and to prove it's authentic during the process of selling the item. Capellini said brands and retailers have the opportunity to grab a greater share of that profit back if they enable branded resale programs at scale, rather than forcing consumers to rely primarily on peer-to-peer resale players like eBay, Poshmark, Depop and others. 'Today, secondhand is not a top priority for brands, although everyone, in one way or another, is looking into it or working on it,' he said. 'In the next three to five years, we [expect] to start seeing brands seeing the potential increasing year after year of secondhand, coming from this enabler of DPP, and investing in owning the [resale] channel, rather than relying on peer-to-peer platforms like it's happening today.' Brewster said sustainability, despite today's regulatory environment, remains top of mind for consumers and brands alike. She expects to see the secondhand market and other consumer-led sustainability plays continue to expand the market for DPPs. She further noted that other priorities, like traceability and product fidelity, will influence companies' prioritization of DPPs and other digital identifier technologies, like RFID. 'What we're seeing from companies is that sustainability remains a priority. It may be in a different place on that list of priorities, but it remains a priority. Other priorities that may be coming further up the list still point them toward the use of digital identifiers,' Brewster said. ''Sustainability' may not be the word for today, this year, next year, but it's for sure coming back.' Experts said they believe consumers' interest in sustainability remains. But despite that, consumers' interest in the digital fingerprints on the day to day is a little more difficult to quantify. Whether or not EU consumers are on board, DPPs on fashion and apparel items are headed their way within a few short years. But Willemsen said U.S. consumers may not see such stronghanded adoption from their favorite fashion brands—mostly because it's not fully required. Instead, he posited, companies will likely begin by implementing DPPs on their EU-based products, both to save money and to make the processes behind integration more streamlined before scaling DPPs into all their markets simultaneously. 'I have the impression that the American companies are waiting a little bit [to see] what the European companies are doing. That makes sense—the Europeans are closer to the fire,' he said. 'Global companies will have an advantage of being able to trial and error in Europe and see if [their approach] works.'
Hypebeast
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Acne Studios Unveils Immersive Three-Story Flagship in Tokyo
Summary Swedish fashion houseAcne Studioshas officially opened the doors to its impressive new three-story flagship store inTokyo's sophisticated Aoyama district. This expansive retail space, a collaboration between Acne Studios' creative director Jonny Johansson and Stockholm-based architecture studio Halleroed, is designed to be more than just a store; it's an immersive experience deeply inspired by Tokyo's compact, layered urban fabric and the brand's long-standing affinity for Japan. The new Aoyama location, which moved directly opposite the iconic Prada Aoyama flagship, transforms the shopping experience into a journey of tactile and visual contrasts. Visitors traverse through a series of thoughtfully designed spaces that reflect Acne Studios' unique blend of brutalist aesthetics and refined minimalism. The interior features the brand's signature pink granite, used for walls, flooring, and select furnishings, creating a distinctive backdrop. The flagship's design prioritizes a curated, artistic atmosphere. Max Lamb designed the seating for the flagship, utilizing woven textiles that are combined with a high-gloss pink patent leather, contrasting a blend of softness and shine. Benoit Lalloz did the custom lighting that gives the store its rhythmic illumination and atmosphere throughout the space, while British artist Daniel Silver delivers expressive mannequins through sculpture. Further boosting the store's artistic vibe, Jonny Johansson collaborated with Japanese ceramicist Takuro Kuwata. Kuwata's color-infused ceramic objects are displayed within the store, and he has also created a limited-edition capsule collection of reinterpreted Acne Studios pieces, including denim, available exclusively at the Aoyama flagship to celebrate the opening. This collaboration underscores Acne Studios' commitment to recontextualization and artistic dialogue. The three-story flagship will house Acne Studios' full men's and women's apparel, accessories, bags, shoes, and eyewear collections. This strategic opening reinforces Tokyo as a key global market for the brand, offering a unique physical manifestation of its creative vision. Acne Studios Aoyama5-3-2 Minami AoyamaMinato-ku, TokyoJapan
