Since Kate Barton’s runway debut for Spring 2025, the emerging designer has established distinct brand codes, defined by a futuristic, surrealist aesthetic, liquid-like fabric treatments and sculptural, molded silhouettes. For Spring 2026 — Barton’s return to NYFW after sitting out last season — …
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Let’s be honest—figuring out an outfit is hard enough, so it’s understandable that shoes can be a bit of an afterthought when you’re running out the door. More often than not, many among us will just reach for a pair of black shoes. Sure, it’s the safe choice, but if you’re simply tired of wearing black shoes all the time, I have a suggestion, which Victoria Beckham just displayed IRL in NYC: red shoes. I tend to think that red shoes work with any outfit that black shoes work with. The difference is that they’ll make your outfits look cooler and more special than they would with black shoes. For example, Beckham’s outfit, which consisted of a white T-shirt and gray column skirt, would’ve looked lovely with black shoes, but her choice to wear red patent leather pumps played a major role in giving it that fashion-person look.
I’m fully convinced that one of the things this decade in fashion will be defined by is the color red—especially red shoes, as they’ve become one of the most popular (and easiest) ways to wear the trend. So it goes without saying that you should probably have at least one pair of red shoes in your wardrobe. Keep scrolling to see Beckham’s look and shop some excellent options to add to your collection.
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Reformation
Nour Heeled Slingbacks in Scarlet Patent
Everlane
Leather Keyhole Flats in Classic Red
Sam Edelman
Sarah Mary Jane Pumps in Deep Scarlet
Tory Burch
Pierced Strappy Heel Sandals 65mm in Blazing Red/Silver
Manolo Blahnik
Moiramu Suede Mules in Red
Jeffrey Campbell
Executive Ankle Strap Pointed Toe Slingback Pumps
Toteme
Bar Glossy Leather Boots in Red
Reformation
Tina Ballet Flats in Scarlet Leather
Madewell
The Simone Kitten-Heel Slingback Pumps in Bandana Red
Tory Burch
Eyelet Mary Jane Ballet Flats in Tory Red/Silver
Herbert Levine
Homebody Suede Mules in Beth Red
Shopbop
Dolce Vita Elasi Heels in Chili Leather
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“I’ve been spritzing these mists on repeat lately, and it’s easy to see (smell?) why. If you’re a fan of the OG Body Hero products, then the Orange Blossom Neroli mist is right up your alley. It’s bright, summery, and subtly sultry with notes of musk, cypress, neroli, and bergamot. I love misting it in my hair and clothes for date night, since it feels especially feminine to me.
“I first discovered Sandstone when I tested Glossier’s array of deodorants. This scent was my favorite, and I’m glad the brand has now released it as a body mist. It feels very me: crisp, clean, with a hint of sexy, woody undertones. This dreamy blend of fig leaf, clary sage, sandalwood, and coconut milk is my official scent this summer. Sage and sandalwood are my top two favorite notes, and the addition of coconut milk lends a ‘summer vacation’ vibe that I’m obsessed with. The $35 price point is a win for my wallet, but if you don’t want to choose, you can shop the duo for a discounted price of $56. Regardless, there’s no bad choice between the two.” — Karina Hoshikawa, senior writer
As much as you love your fella, finding the best gifts for husbands is notoriously tough. So what’s a loving partner to do when they need gift ideas for men that won’t just become clutter? You can’t go wrong if you stick to these buckets: something useful, something he actually wants, an experience you can share together, or a good old-fashioned surprise. To find the best options in these categories, we went straight to the source, getting recommendations from Glamour editors (and their hubbies), testing viral TikTok finds, and asking our guys what’s really topping their wish lists. And wow, did they come through!
Shopping for Mr. Romantic? Go with a matchbook printed with your anniversary or a retro Viewfinder loaded with pictures. Need a gift for a new dad? For obvious reasons, we suggest a relaxing massager. And if he’s a foodie who likes to spice things up, a hot-sauce set is always a popular present. No matter which direction you go, these tried-and-true gifts won’t disappoint—whether you’re hunting for the perfect anniversary or birthday gift or getting a jump-start on the holiday season.
The fashion and beauty industries are filled with interesting people from all over the world who have great taste — the types you can rely on for excellent travel recommendations. So, we’re asking them about their favorite food, shopping and wellness spots in their cities. Consider this series your …
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There’s something about the shift into autumn that makes us want to press reset on our beauty routines—and nails are no exception. As the weather cools and knitwear season begins, the nail trends emerging right now feel perfectly in step with the mood: Think rich, polished nail color shades that echo autumn’s palette, subtle twists on the timeless nail trends, and minimalist details that are uniquely chic. From deep, inky tones like black cherry to mix-and-match nail art, the autumn nail agenda is equal parts chic and wearable. Ahead, the key autumn nail trends you’ll be seeing everywhere this season.
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Milky nails have been dominating the entirety of 2025, and they’re not going anywhere in autumn. In fact, this is one of the classic nail colors that defy trends and is a great option if you’re stuck on what shade to go for in the salon. To achieve the milky effect, turn to sheer, transparent shades (such as OPI’s Funny Bunny) that can be layered rather than anything too opaque.
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Nail Lacquer in Funny Bunny
Essie
Nail Polish in Marshmallow
H&M
Nail Polish in Oh My Vanilla!
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Nail Polish in Licorice
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Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow
At every beauty event I’ve attended in recent weeks, I’ve spotted countless manicures with mix-and-match nail art. If you’re usually indecisive about what nail art to get, this is a great way to try a few different designs for your next manicure. The key is to choose tones that complement one another to keep it looking cohesive, like this design with tortoisheshell nails, gold chrome, and a tonal French tip.
Le Mini Macaron
Gel Strips in Tortoise Shell
Glamnetic
Glamzilla Press-On Nail Collection – Killazilla
OPI
Nail Lacquer inYou Don’t Know Jacques!
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Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in Brun Bistre
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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.
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When you think of the world of English playwright William Shakespeare, chances are you’re not picturing his Early Modern English text interspersed with Hindi. But maybe you should be. In Hamlet, the 2025 reimagining of Shakespare’s play about a Danish prince who, seeking to avenge his father’s death, slowly descends into madness, filmmaker Aneil Karia transports the infamous story to the streets of London and the city’s vibrant South Asian community. In this re-telling, starring The Night Of’s Riz Ahmed in the titular role, Hamlet’s family aren’t actual royalty, but rather real estate royalty. His father is the head of Elsinore, a lucrative real estate empire changing the landscape of London; his clothes aren’t made of luxuriously spun fabrics or lush velvet, but instead consist of a plain white kurta; the court surrounding Hamlet’s family (in this case business associates and a mix of aunties and uncles) don’t feast on hearty meats and wine, but rather samosas and traditional Indian sweets. And everyone speaks Hindi. It’s safe to say, this isn’t your English teacher’s version of Hamlet.
The project, which premiered at the 50th annual Toronto International Film Festival, was almost 14 years in the making, championed by Ahmed who had a longtime dream of taking on the role of the infamous antihero. While it was a long process to see the movie through to its premiere, the wait was arguably worth it, considering it’s a story that — although written over 400 years ago — is timelier than ever. “Hamlet is about grief, and Hamlet’s grieving his father, but he’s also grieving an illusion of how he thought the world was,” Ahmed tells Refinery29. “He thought it was a much more fair and just place than it’s turning out to be.”
A lot of injustice is presenting itself to us in a way that’s shocking, and we’re all feeling a bit powerless in the face of it, a little bit gaslit about it as well… we’re feeling complicit in it.
riz ahmed
If that sounds familiar, reflecting, say, the entries of your own journal or conversations you’re having within your own circle of friends and group chats — that’s exactly the point. Around the globe, social and political injustices, the reappealing of human rights, ongoing genocide, and climate disasters have remained a constant and incessant onslaught. “I think a lot of people are feeling that way right now, right?,” Ahmed says of Hamlet’s realization. “A lot of injustice is presenting itself to us in a way that’s shocking, and we’re all feeling a bit powerless in the face of it, and we are feeling a little bit gaslit about it as well, and then we’re feeling complicit in it.”
While the particulars may be different, In essence, Ahmed adds, this idea of feeling powerless and trying to do something to change that is Hamlet’s journey. “Shakespeare wrote that storyline 500 years ago, and here we are today, still going through that journey.”
The decision for Ahmed and Karia to situate the story in a South Asian community is one that came easily. Given Ahmed’s own background, it made the most sense. “It’s as simple as I connected to this play and I wanted to play this role,” Ahmed says. “Riz is South Asian so that means his family has got to be South Asian,” Karia adds. “And suddenly there you go, we have a South Asian Hamlet.”
While the decision to situate this particular version of Hamlet within the South Asian diaspora of London was one made out of necessity — the fact that Ahmed himself is South Asian and drawing from his own experiences is natural for such a closely held project, you can’t help but feel like telling the story within this particular community in this particular time period is the only way a filmmaker could have brought the story into the 21st century, at least in an authentic and believable way.
“It became so much more rich than we could ever imagine,” Ahmed says of grounding the story in this community. Karia adds: “We were constantly being surprised by how these somewhat archaic and kind of whimsical or fantastical details in Shakespeare, like the ghost world, family, honor, remarrying within the family and things like this, which can feel fantastical in some adaptations, started to feel relevant to contemporary South Asian communities.”
“It felt like there was some conversation between modern South Asian existence and this ancient text, which was really interesting.”
Integral to Shakespeare’s original play is the idea of legacy and lineage. It’s the reason why, upon his return to Denmark, Hamlet is initially so quick to fall into line, accepting his Uncle Claudius as the new King and his own step-father (if only in public). He’s guided by an allegiance to his mother and the belief that this is what’s best for the country and the lineage. And it’s what, as Hamlet pursues the truth about his father’s death, motivates him to do so by any means necessary, following the notion that he’s avenging, but also preserving, his father’s legacy through justice.
It felt like there was some conversation between modern South Asian existence and this ancient text, which was really interesting.
director Aneil Karia
In Ahmed’s 2025 adaptation, the stakes — and reasoning — remains the same, but is emboldened by the shift to a South Asian community, in which duty to one’s family remains a strong tenet that carries with it generational expectations and weight. Not to mention the emphasis on respect and deference to one’s elders. We see this from the moment the movie opens when Hamlet, taking part in traditional funeral rites for his father, openly looks to his Uncle Claudius (played by Art Malik) for guidance on what to do.
In the world of Ahmed’s Hamlet, as within the diasporic community both on-screen and in real life, living up to familial expectations is of the utmost importance. And viewers watch Ahmed navigate that push and pull between duty and desire on-screen as he navigates first his grief, then his torment, and finally his rage.
This rage, ignited when Hamlet is visited by the ghost of his father, who reveals he was murdered by Hamlet’s Uncle Claudius, is what changes the course of the play and the trajectory of Hamlet’s life. While the original play presents Hamlet as slowly going mad, with his visions of his father framed as ghostly hallucinations, the contemporary take leaves more room for interpretation. Instead, and minor spoilers ahead, it leans into the idea of spirituality, a large part of many South Asian communities and identity.
While this spirituality is inherent within the culture presented onscreen, seen through rituals and ceremonies, Hamlet is also faced with symbols of Hindu deities, one in a particularly pivotal moment, causing internal reflection. By introducing these deities and the idea of spirituality in this way, Hamlet’s beliefs aren’t represented as delusions, but are instead rooted in something real — or at least believable: Faith. Meaning that when Hamlet does finally reach his breaking point, in a pivotal and incredibly public moment (one in which Ahmed, who frantically fluctuates between devastatingly desperate and comically unhinged, shines), audiences are presented not necessarily with a man who’s gone mad, but one who is valid in his feelings of grief — making his eventual end all the more devastating.
While the outcome of Karia and Ahmed’s Hamlet remains the same as the play, the way in which we view the titular character and his actions has changed. And that feels like a very 2025 update.
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The princess has long been passionate about the importance of the British textiles industry and its role as part of the UK’s cultural and creative voice. Her paternal ancestors were the owners of the woolen manufacturer and merchant, William Lupton & Co, which was based in Leeds.
In January 2025, Her Royal Highness visited Corgi, a textiles manufacturer in South Wales focused on the production of socks and knitwear. In September 2023, she visited textiles manufacturers in Leeds and Lancaster, where she learnt more about the heritage, history, and innovation of the industry, the technical processes involved and how vital the sector is to the UK economy.
SUDBURY, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 11: Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Sudbury Silk Mills on September 11, 2025 in Sudbury, England. The Princess of Wales is visiting mills in Sudbury and Cuxton today as she celebrates British creativity and craftmanship. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)Samir Hussein
Her first visit saw her meeting staff at Sudbury Silk Mills, which weaves fabrics for three exclusive companies: Stephen Walters, David Walters, and Humphries Weaving. Employing more than 100 people, they combine traditional artisanal design and weaving with the cutting-edge technology to produce fabrics of exceptional quality. There are more than 40 state-of-the-art looms in operation at the mill, producing a wide range of fabrics all custom-woven for leading fashion houses, interior designers, and heritage institutions.
Sudbury Silk Mills places great emphasis on its people and the local community, and takes pride in generating employment for local people with training and long-term development, enabling them to grow their skills and knowledge. During her visit Kate Middleton spent time with the design team to observe the creative process, from using Sudbury’s archives for inspiration to drawing designs by hand that will be used in future fabric creations. Her Royal Highness then went onto the weaving floor to meet members of the production team, hear about their work, and view the weaving looms in operation, before observing the quality control process and final inspections of finished woven fabric.
A version of this article first appeared on Tatler.
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