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Graziadaily
04-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Graziadaily
This Brand Just Made Summer Dressing Feel Interesting Again
Summer dressing arrives suspiciously early these days. When we're still encased in shearling and mainlining oat-milk flat whites like it's a personality trait, shop floors quietly start swapping out knits for kaftans. By the time the mercury finally rises, our appetite for linen-blend anything is already waning. Those wide-leg trousers we optimistically bought back in March? Practically worn out from the mere fact of their presence in our wardrobes. And last year's sandals? One glance makes you question the ROI of a seasonal pedicure. This is what happens when summer hits a little too soon - and a little too hard. We anticipate it so feverishly that, by the time the sun actually turns up, our wardrobes are already in need of a reset. Thank goodness, then, for Whistles. Yes, Whistles. The quietly confident label that's been doing understated elegance since before we had names for things like 'quiet luxury'. Its latest summer collection doesn't shout. It doesn't even whisper. It simply is, and therein lies its power. There are denim co-ords (a phrase we didn't think we'd be writing with any conviction this season) that toe the line between 'festival-ready' and 'dinner-with-parents-of-your-new-crush'. Shirred blouses and relaxed dresses don't lean into that performative 'holiday wardrobe' energy, instead they look like they belong wherever you happen to be, whether that's Lisbon or Lewisham. The accessories - fringed suede jackets, studded leather ballet pumps, a crochet bag that's somehow not remotely whimsical - feel pleasingly adult. This is summer dressing with longevity, pieces that transcend trend cycles and withstand the inevitable onslaught of 'Core' aesthetics. They work hard without making it look like you're trying which, let's be honest, is the endgame. Shop the edit below and maybe, just maybe, summer might feel fresh again. 1. Whistles, Denim Slim Fit Cotton Waistcoat 2. Whistles, Denim Relaxed Straight Leg Jean 3. Whistles, Black Bamboo Handle Crochet Bag 4. Whistles, Olive Cotton Shirred Tank 5. Whistles, Plum Lori Textured Midi Dress 6. Whistles, Black Karina Studded Ballet Pump 7. Whistles, White Lace Column Midi Skirt 8. Whistles, Black Gia Leather Fringed Jacket 9. Whistles, Pale Blue Frill Boho Mini Dress Henrik Lischke is the senior fashion features editor at Grazia. Prior to that, he held the role of commerce writer at British Vogue, and was junior fashion editor at The Sunday Times Style. A first-class honours Fashion Journalism graduate from UAL: London College of fashion, Henrik is invariably on the lookout for the newest talent in fashion, that is driving the industry forward, and shining the spotlight on them whenever possible. He's also got a passion for interiors design and the arts. Follow Henrik on Instagram @henriklischke.
Wales Online
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Jenny Eclair backs £3.8m fundraiser to ‘save Hepworth artwork for the nation'
Jenny Eclair backs £3.8m fundraiser to 'save Hepworth artwork for the nation' Sculpture With Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue And Red, created in the 1940s, was auctioned by Christie's in March last year for millions of pounds (Image: (Image: BBC) ) Comedian Jenny Eclair and sculptor Sir Antony Gormley are among the backers of a £3.8 million fundraiser to save a Dame Barbara Hepworth artwork "for the nation". Sculpture With Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue And Red, created in the 1940s, was auctioned by Christie's in March last year for millions of pounds. Toward the end of 2024, the sculpture was given a temporary export bar to prevent it from leaving the UK, allowing time for a UK gallery to acquire it. The Hepworth Wakefield art museum and national charity Art Fund have launched an appeal to acquire it, with the aim of permanently and publicly displaying the sculpture in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, where artist Dame Barbara was born. Artists and creatives including Jonathan Anderson, Richard Deacon, Katy Hessel, Sir Anish Kapoor, Veronica Ryan, Joanna Scanlan and Dame Rachel Whiteread have backed the appeal. Sir Antony, 74, said: "Barbara Hepworth's work remains a luminary example of both an engagement with modernism and a return to direct carving. Article continues below "The opportunity for the museum named after her to acquire this important work is precious and should be supported." Sculptor Sir Anish, 71, who won the Turner Prize in 1991, said: "Barbara Hepworth's Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red must be saved for the nation. "Art fund has put up a quarter of the value of this important sculpture in an extraordinary bid to keep this work in a public collection and accessible to all. "This sculpture comes from a period of work by Hepworth in which she explores form and emptiness and looks forward to radical modernity." Simon Wallis, director, The Hepworth Wakefield, added: "We established The Hepworth Wakefield 14 years ago to celebrate, explore and build on Barbara Hepworth's legacy. "This sculpture is the missing piece, a masterpiece which deserves to be on display in the town where Hepworth was born." Article continues below The museum is home to Wakefield's art collection, including significant works by Dame Barbara but excluding her finished works from the 1940s. The art work is made of painted wood and string and is part of a larger series in Dame Barbara's oeuvre, which she developed throughout the Second World War after she settled with her family in St Ives, Cornwall.
Rhyl Journal
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Jenny Eclair backs £3.8m fundraiser to ‘save Hepworth artwork for the nation'
Sculpture With Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue And Red, created in the 1940s, was auctioned by Christie's in March last year for millions of pounds. Toward the end of 2024, the sculpture was given a temporary export bar to prevent it from leaving the UK, allowing time for a UK gallery to acquire it. The Hepworth Wakefield art museum and national charity Art Fund have launched an appeal to acquire it, with the aim of permanently and publicly displaying the sculpture in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, where artist Dame Barbara was born. Artists and creatives including Jonathan Anderson, Richard Deacon, Katy Hessel, Sir Anish Kapoor, Veronica Ryan, Joanna Scanlan and Dame Rachel Whiteread have backed the appeal. Sir Antony, 74, said: 'Barbara Hepworth's work remains a luminary example of both an engagement with modernism and a return to direct carving. 'The opportunity for the museum named after her to acquire this important work is precious and should be supported.' Sculptor Sir Anish, 71, who won the Turner Prize in 1991, said: 'Barbara Hepworth's Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red must be saved for the nation. 'Art fund has put up a quarter of the value of this important sculpture in an extraordinary bid to keep this work in a public collection and accessible to all. 'This sculpture comes from a period of work by Hepworth in which she explores form and emptiness and looks forward to radical modernity.' Simon Wallis, director, The Hepworth Wakefield, added: 'We established The Hepworth Wakefield 14 years ago to celebrate, explore and build on Barbara Hepworth's legacy. 'This sculpture is the missing piece, a masterpiece which deserves to be on display in the town where Hepworth was born.' The museum is home to Wakefield's art collection, including significant works by Dame Barbara but excluding her finished works from the 1940s. The art work is made of painted wood and string and is part of a larger series in Dame Barbara's oeuvre, which she developed throughout the Second World War after she settled with her family in St Ives, Cornwall.
Powys County Times
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Jenny Eclair backs £3.8m fundraiser to ‘save Hepworth artwork for the nation'
Comedian Jenny Eclair and sculptor Sir Antony Gormley are among the backers of a £3.8 million fundraiser to save a Dame Barbara Hepworth artwork 'for the nation'. Sculpture With Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue And Red, created in the 1940s, was auctioned by Christie's in March last year for millions of pounds. Toward the end of 2024, the sculpture was given a temporary export bar to prevent it from leaving the UK, allowing time for a UK gallery to acquire it. The Hepworth Wakefield art museum and national charity Art Fund have launched an appeal to acquire it, with the aim of permanently and publicly displaying the sculpture in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, where artist Dame Barbara was born. Artists and creatives including Jonathan Anderson, Richard Deacon, Katy Hessel, Sir Anish Kapoor, Veronica Ryan, Joanna Scanlan and Dame Rachel Whiteread have backed the appeal. Sir Antony, 74, said: 'Barbara Hepworth's work remains a luminary example of both an engagement with modernism and a return to direct carving. 'The opportunity for the museum named after her to acquire this important work is precious and should be supported.' Sculptor Sir Anish, 71, who won the Turner Prize in 1991, said: 'Barbara Hepworth's Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red must be saved for the nation. 'Art fund has put up a quarter of the value of this important sculpture in an extraordinary bid to keep this work in a public collection and accessible to all. 'This sculpture comes from a period of work by Hepworth in which she explores form and emptiness and looks forward to radical modernity.' Simon Wallis, director, The Hepworth Wakefield, added: 'We established The Hepworth Wakefield 14 years ago to celebrate, explore and build on Barbara Hepworth's legacy. 'This sculpture is the missing piece, a masterpiece which deserves to be on display in the town where Hepworth was born.' The museum is home to Wakefield's art collection, including significant works by Dame Barbara but excluding her finished works from the 1940s. The art work is made of painted wood and string and is part of a larger series in Dame Barbara's oeuvre, which she developed throughout the Second World War after she settled with her family in St Ives, Cornwall.
South Wales Guardian
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Jenny Eclair backs £3.8m fundraiser to ‘save Hepworth artwork for the nation'
Sculpture With Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue And Red, created in the 1940s, was auctioned by Christie's in March last year for millions of pounds. Toward the end of 2024, the sculpture was given a temporary export bar to prevent it from leaving the UK, allowing time for a UK gallery to acquire it. The Hepworth Wakefield art museum and national charity Art Fund have launched an appeal to acquire it, with the aim of permanently and publicly displaying the sculpture in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, where artist Dame Barbara was born. Artists and creatives including Jonathan Anderson, Richard Deacon, Katy Hessel, Sir Anish Kapoor, Veronica Ryan, Joanna Scanlan and Dame Rachel Whiteread have backed the appeal. Sir Antony, 74, said: 'Barbara Hepworth's work remains a luminary example of both an engagement with modernism and a return to direct carving. 'The opportunity for the museum named after her to acquire this important work is precious and should be supported.' Sculptor Sir Anish, 71, who won the Turner Prize in 1991, said: 'Barbara Hepworth's Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red must be saved for the nation. 'Art fund has put up a quarter of the value of this important sculpture in an extraordinary bid to keep this work in a public collection and accessible to all. 'This sculpture comes from a period of work by Hepworth in which she explores form and emptiness and looks forward to radical modernity.' Simon Wallis, director, The Hepworth Wakefield, added: 'We established The Hepworth Wakefield 14 years ago to celebrate, explore and build on Barbara Hepworth's legacy. 'This sculpture is the missing piece, a masterpiece which deserves to be on display in the town where Hepworth was born.' The museum is home to Wakefield's art collection, including significant works by Dame Barbara but excluding her finished works from the 1940s. The art work is made of painted wood and string and is part of a larger series in Dame Barbara's oeuvre, which she developed throughout the Second World War after she settled with her family in St Ives, Cornwall.
