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Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Times
10 cool summer buys under £140
When the sun is shining and the heat is overwhelming, keep things simple with graphic prints and a monochromatic palette. H&M's shirt and shorts co-ord (Nos 2 and 3) is a foolproof way to look pulled together while keeping cool. Layer over a bikini and wear it with some flip-flops for the beach, or team with leather ballet flats and some bold earrings for the city. If even a co-ord feels like too much effort, Mint Velvet (No 1) and Cos (No 5) have nailed the waisted striped dress. Whatever you choose, don't forget to accessorise. Sunglasses, while hiding the after-effects of a sleepless night in the heat, also add acres of polish and style to any outfit. Try something that makes a subtle statement to help lift even the most basic combo. I'm taken with this style from Massimo Dutti (No 6): they will look great on faces with sharp features. 1. £130, 2. Shirt, £44.99, 3. Shorts, £37.99, 4. Sunglasses, £27, • Read more fashion advice and style inspiration from our experts 5. Dress, £85. Bag, £135. Shoes, £65. Sunglasses, £110, Cos x Linda Farrow. All 6. £69.95, 7. £15, 8. Dress, £135, 9. Shorts, £18.99, 10. Top, £25. Skirt, £79. Both
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
Clothing prices rise in US as Trump tariffs kick in, H&M boss says
Clothing prices are beginning to rise in the US as Donald Trump's tariffs on imported goods start to have an effect, according to the boss of H&M, one of the world's biggest fashion retailers. Daniel Ervér, the chief executive of the Swedish retailer, said: 'In the US, we are starting to see some competitors increasing prices. Different competitors are acting in different ways. Some more aggressively and some more cautiously.' He said it was unclear how the market would develop as there was a 'fast-moving situation' on tariffs, as the Trump administration had changed the rules on several occasions. Nevertheless, Ervér said H&M was aiming to be 'very, very competitive' on price, fashionability and sustainability. He said the group's wide range of sourcing locations meant it had 'good flexibility' to mitigate the impact of any tariffs imposed by the US on goods imported from certain countries so that it might have an advantage over some competitors. Despite rising costs on wages, tariffs and other factors, H&M made clear there was pressure to keep prices down as shoppers were keeping a tight rein on their spending amid global turmoil and rising household bills. Ervér said: 'The customer is very price sensitive.' The group, which owns brands including Cos, & Other Stories and Arket as well as its main chain, said it was likely to have to discount more than last year around the world in the coming months as some retailers were already having to cut prices to prompt uncertain shoppers to splash out amid global events. The comments came as H&M revealed that sales had risen just 1%, in local currencies, to 112bn Swedish kroner (£8bn) in the first half of the year as it closed 4% of its stores. Operating profit slid nearly 17% to 5.9bn Swedish kroner. Sign up to Business Today Get set for the working day – we'll point you to all the business news and analysis you need every morning after newsletter promotion The group said it planned to close 200 of its 4,200 stores this year but would also open 80 new outlets including its first three in Brazil and stores in Venezuela. The group is also trying to offset rising wage costs around the world with more use of self-checkouts in stores, using smart RFID (radio frequency identification) tags inside clothes to help scan in basketloads of items in one go.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
H&M profits fall as stores close and boss weighs 'uncertain times'
H&M Group has unveiled a sharp fall in operating profits after the retailer closed stores and suffered the impact of currency fluctuations and high freight costs. The world's second-largest listed fashion retailer saw operating profits slump 22 per cent for the six months to SEK 7.1billion, or £548million, in the six months to 1 May. It credited the drop to a lower gross margin driven by 'negative external factors such as a more expensive US dollar and high freight costs, but also by markdowns and the company's investments in the customer offering'. H&N also finished the second quarter with 4 per cent fewer shops worldwide than it had at the same point a year ago. At the beginning of the second quarter, the business had 125 fewer stores than at the same time a year earlier, with net store closures coming in at 47. Across all its locations, it had 4,166 shops on 31 May 2025, against 4,319 a year ago. Update: H&M Group flagged store closures and lower operating profits in its latest half-year update During the first six months of the current financial year, 24 new stores opened and 111 shops closed, H&M Group said. The group, which operates H&M and brands like Cos and & Other Stories, said there were 3,706 H&M stores open globally on 31 May 2025, compared to 3,832 the previous year. H&M eyes improvement The world's second-largest listed fashion retailer said it expected sales in June, measured in local currencies, to rise 3 per cent, representing an improvement after a 6 per cent fall a year ago in the same period. H&M also said it was ploughing on with plans to open new shops and an online shopping website in Brazil later this year. The group said it would benefit from Brazil's population of around 200million people. Chief executive, Daniel Ervér, said: 'Our plan, with its focus on the product offering, the shopping experience and brand, is again confirmed by the progress we see. 'The positive development in important areas such as online, H&M womenswear and H&M Move, as well as continued focus on good cost control, will contribute to a profitable sales development. 'In uncertain times with cautious consumers we monitor macroeconomic and geopolitical developments closely and continuously adapt both the customer offering and the business to meet our customers' needs in the best way. In November, H&M confirmed it would be closing its call centre in Edinburgh, Scotland, with 150 jobs lost. H&M blamed increased competition, changing customer behaviours and operational costs for the closure. The Swedish-based business announced during the Covid-19 pandemic that it planned to close 250 shops globally. This year, the group closed all its Monki stores across Britain. British retailers face a barrage of higher costs as a result of changes to employer national insurance contributions and the national minimum wage announced in the Autumn Budget by Rachel Reeves last year.
Wales Online
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Cat Deeley's red mini dress is the ideal summer staple and it's from the high street
Cat Deeley's red mini dress is the ideal summer staple and it's from the high street Cat Deeley wore a stunning halter neck mini dress to host This Morning Cat Deeley wearing the red mini dress from Cos (Image: Instagram/CatDeeley ) Last summer's tomato girl aesthetic may have been all the rage in 2024, but Cat Deeley seems to be reviving the trend with her This Morning wardrobe. The presenter has sported the warm, vibrant colour on three separate occasions since her half-term return to the show, most recently in a stylish ensemble from one of Instagram's favourite 'cool girl' brands. The 48-year-old turned heads last week when she showed off her legs in a striking red halterneck mini dress from COS, a sister brand to high street favourite H&M. Priced at £85, the Fluid Halterneck Mini Dress is predicted to be a popular choice for summer events, especially after being seen on the fashionable mother-of-two. The A-line dress features a chic draped neckline with elongated ties at the back - and includes side seam pockets for all your essentials. It offers a relaxed fit that flatters the tummy area, and is made from a TENCEL Lyocell blend, a fabric renowned for its softness and breathability, making it a top pick for warm weather wardrobes. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter The dress is as comfortable as it is stylish, however its size range is somewhat limited, only available in sizes 4-16. In contrast, M&S's red mini shift dress comes in sizes 6-24 and is available in three lengths, costing customers just £29.50, reports Belfast Live. Fashion enthusiasts may be drawn to this COS piece, particularly as we've struggled to find anything similar online. While Cat paired hers with nude strappy heels, COS suggests kitten heels and sculptural jewellery for a more sophisticated look. However, it might prove difficult to dress down this outfit for casual events - perhaps pairing it with flats and a denim jacket is as relaxed as it can get. Cat seems to have developed a liking for this shade of red recently. Earlier this month, she wore Next's Black Hardware Detail Halter Top, priced at £39, teamed with ME + EM's Ultra High Waist Wide-Leg Trouser in the orangey-red trousers. She has also worn these Flowing trousers with darts for £99.95 from Massimo Dutti, allowing them to take centre stage by pairing them with a simple white tee. A mini dress is also a staple in Cat's wardrobe. Back in May, the presenter looked ready for summer in a Yellow Bow Embellished Mini Dress. Despite appearing designer and fitting seamlessly with Cat's high-end personal style, the dress is actually from high-street favourite River Island, priced at £75. Article continues below But it's her little red number that feels like an early contender for the must-have summer outfit. So, for anyone wanting to grab it before it sells out, shoppers can find it on the COS website here.
Elle
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
9 Summer Dresses To Style With Flip Flops In The Heatwave
No longer reserved for the beach and post-pedicure walks, the flip flop has found its rightful place alongside the ballet flat and loafer as a shoe that you can actually wear out for dinner, to a family gathering, and even, dare we say it, to the office. If one was plotting the flip flop's sartorial ascent upon a graph, the line would peak in 2019, the year The Row launched their infamous Ginza shoe – a leather flip flop that, despite its £960 price tag, created quite the stir. Now a wardrobe staple, the leather flip flop is joined by Y2K-tinged jelly versions (see Ancient Greek Sandals' sell-out Saionara), as well as suede, snake-print and metallic styles. The easiest (and most heatwave-proof) way to style flip flops is with your favourite summer dress. No muss, no fuss – just two great pieces paired with minimal effort. From nightie dresses and jelly shoes to 1990s midis and wedges, we have calculated nine failsafe summer-dress-and-flip-flop formulas to see you through this hot spell and beyond. Flip flops feel immediately less casual when rendered in leather and paired with a chic shirt dress. Cos's slinky wrap style is ideal for holiday wear, while something in crisp cotton-poplin works well for (more flexible) office dress codes. A nightie-inspired dress and a pair of coordinating jelly shoes will become your weekend uniform. If Only If's retro smock can be worn to bed, but we suggest taking it market-hopping, with Zara's chocolate-hued flip flops. There's beauty in simplicity, as the pairing of a linen dress and leather flip flops proves. For something a little different, swap your favourite black dress for a style in tomato red, adding a slick of matching lipstick for evening. Chemena Kamali's Chloé girl is spending the entire summer in the house's jelly sandals, which come in a variety of ice-cream shades. This ice blue pair looks especially wonderful teamed with an ethereal boho dress. A pair of humble Havaianas immediately tempers the va-va-voom of a sheer dress. Layer Susamusa's lace style over a citrus slip or bikini, choosing flip flops in a matching or clashing colour. When styling a sixties-style smock dress, swap out your go-to ballet pumps for flip flops in a metallic finish. These pre-loved Chanel flats are the perfect foil to It's 9pm's vintage-inspired mini. Denim and flip flops are a timeless pairing. Opt for something a little more sophisticated in the way of Massimo Dutti's indigo-rinse dress and Arket's sleek, snake-print thong sandals. Kitri's Anissa dress has a 1990s sensibility that's best complemented by a flip flop with a heel – either a barely-there kitten heel or something chunkier. Ancient Greek Sandals' trending Etheria wedges seem like the natural choice. Flip flops oughtn't be reserved for the beach; in suede, they are perfectly appropriate for dressed-up occasions. A case in point: Marks & Spencer's square-toe sandals, which look impossible chic with Reiss's drop-waist dress.
