Editorial Writing | Natalie Hughes (2024)

THE GLORIOUS SPECTACLE OF FASHION

COPENHAGEN FASHION WEEK SS25: THE REPORT

Natalie Hughes reviews the shows and meets the designers.

THE CORSAGE IS FASHION’S FAVOURITE ACCESSORY

Make like Copenhagen cool-girls, 1920s flappers and Carrie Bradshaw, and pin flowers to your clothes.

COPPOLA'S PRISCILLA: INSIDE THE WARDROBE

THE VICE INTERVIEW: CHRISSIE HYNDE

The Pretenders frontwoman talks Cher, Michael Jackson conspiracy theories, and Vedism.

THE CAPSULE WARDROBE CHALLENGE

Who What Wear challenged me to resist my maximalist dressing tendencies and embrace a simple capsule wardrobe for a week.

The British quartet’s R&B-infused indie pop is winning fans across the globe. Natalie Hughes meets lead singer Dave Bayley.

Today, the handbag hardly seems radical, but in 1929, it was unlike anything that had been seen before.

FASHION MEETS ART: MOST ICONIC COLLABORATIONS

With Frieze in full swing, revisit some of the best art-inspired collections.

10 INCREDIBLE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN ARCHIVE...

Own a piece of history from one of the late designer’s most legendary collections.

LOUIS VUITTON SPEEDY: THE 92-YEAR-OLD BAG WE'RE...

As worn by Sixties' starlets, Noughties' It girls and Snoop Dogg.

HOW VIVIENNE WESTWOOD REDEFINED THE CORSET

From underwear to outerwear, fashion’s punk provocateur turned corsetry inside out.

As Off-White’s exclusive collection for MATCHESFASHION.COM launches, Natalie Hughes meets the label’s creative director.

THE SENSORY SOLITUDE OF SWIMMING

Natalie Hughes chats to Why We Swim author Bonnie Tsui about the transformative, healing, and meditative power of submersion.

The 'Salad Days' musician chats Ewan McGregor, the Skin-walker, and his fear of flying.

She’s a Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter with a weakness for Gucci and a grown-up new album. She talks style, records and hieroglyphics with The Style Report.

OUR GUIDE TO FINDING YOUR FESTIVE SPIRIT

The singer-songwriter discusses his epic comeback, leather dungarees and the best type of naan.

The Kinks frontman discusses near-death experiences and his connection to the Eric Morecambe Appreciation Society.

FOUR NEW DESIGNERS WE’RE INTO TODAY

We’ve travelled from Stockholm to Bahrain to round up a quartet of up-and-coming designers whose collectionsare turning heads.

Four years on, enfant terrible Hedi Slimane unveils his last collection for the iconic French house.

The emerging Parisian illustrator and graphic designer invites The Style Report into his surreal and wonderful world.

Publisher, creative director and photographer: Ezra Petronio is a man of many talents – and an effortlessly Parisian approach to dressing.

Opulent fabrics, relaxed silhouettes and a languid mood: perfect the art of luxuriating in the season’s new take on lounge wear. Chaise longue optional.

MEET JONES – SAM SMITH'S FAVORITE NEW SINGER

She was the talk of SXSW and Sam Smith loves her music. We sat down with singer-songwriter JONES.

17 OF THE COOLEST HATS AROUND

Whether you’re lamenting the loss of summer or simply looking to jazz up your trans-seasonal style...

The London-based chef behind Portland and Clipstone talks favourite flavours, food memories and wardrobe staples.

Virtual fashion shows and downloadable designer clothes - this is our guide to the wonderful (and well-dressed) world of Animal Crossing fashion.

NEW BRIDAL: INTERVIEW WITH CECILIE BAHNSEN

Natalie Hughes speaks to Copenhagen designer Cecilie Bahnsen – and five of her brides – about wedding dresses designed for rewearing.

PRADA SS25 : CELEBRATING UNPREDICTABILITY

Zoomers and millennials agree that it's the hottest brand in the word; we chart the rise and rise of the house that Miuccia built.

THE HISTORY OF THE HERO: YSL’S LE SMOKING

Yves Saint Laurent's iconic tuxedo debuted almost 60 years ago.

LEADING LADY: INTERVIEW WITHLILY COLLINS

We sat down with the actor, fledgling producer and Cartier ambassador to talk heirlooms, style and, of course, Emily in Paris.

SIX VINTAGE EXPERTS ON SHOPPING PRE-LOVED

This is the holy grail of eBay watchlists and saved searched terms.

GOING ON HOLIDAY? PACK THESE NEW NOVELS

We've shortlisted the five best new books by female MENA writers.

This dance-inspired shoe has never been more en pointe; we explore the 66-year evolution of Chanel’s iconic ballerina.

From polar exploration to cinematic styling, we uncover Burberry's iconic trench coat.

HISTORY OF THE HERO: THE LOUIS VUITTON TRUNK

We unlock the Louis Vuitton trunk and the stories inside.

HISTORY OF THE HERO: THE DIOR SADDLE BAG

We chart the rise, fall and rise of Dior’s small but mighty icon.

THE GUCCI BAMBOO BAG IS AS RELEVANT NOW AS IT...

We chart the rise and reinvention of the brand’s iconic, bamboo-handle bag, from Ingrid Bergman to Harry Styles.

THIS ISN'T A BAG, IT'S A BAGUETTE

It was stolen in Sex and the City; now it’s a TikTok sensation. We unpack the history of the Fendi Baguette.

Jonathan Anderson’s reinvention of the iconic Spanish house continues into its third season – and this time, it’s all about Japan.

A hyped Coachella set, upcoming world tour and a second album – it’s an exciting year for music producer Flume.

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO PEGGY GUGGENHEIM

The Beyonce and Popcaan producer on being born in the wrong decade and a caviar-eating cat called Barry.

With a gutsy new sound, the British quartet is living up to its name. Natalie Hughes meets Wild Beasts.

As the invites start arriving for the social season, dressing up is top of the agenda. The Style Report investigates.

The 33-year-old actor is stepping into his biggest role yet – as Barack Obama. Natalie Hughes meets the break-out star.

Their future’s bright, and so are their custom-made suits. The Style Report meets the Indian dream-pop duo tipped for worldwide success.

A CONVERSATION WITH ANNABEL ABBS

We chat to author Annabel Abbs about the magic of walking, from achieving “vista vision” to cultivating discovery.

With a dining scene as vibrant as its turquoise waters, this Mexican peninsula is the bohemian gourmand’s perfect setting. The Style Report journeys to Baja California Sur.

It’s Paris fashion week: from the reopened Ritz hotel to a beatnik exhibition, we round up where to go and what to wear.

INTERVIEW: SHOE DESIGNER CAMILLA ELPHICK

THE FASHION INSIDERS’ GUIDE TO LONDON

London Fashion Week’s favourite front rowers tell us where they eat, drink, shop and stay in the capital.

From Bianca Jagger’s favourite Caribbean island to a hotel created for Brigitte Bardot, we revisit three legendary destinations.

Read our interview with Charlotte Rey, one half of acclaimed design duo, Campbell-Rey.

THE HISTORY OF THE HERO: THE MARGIELA TABI

We explore the esoteric allure of the split-toe shoe with a cult-like following.

HOW TO WEAR LOW-RISE JEANS

High-waist loyalists needn’t panic; we’ve hacked the polarising Y2K trend.

TREASUREHUNTERS: PIONEERS OF VINTAGE

These five women are changing the face of vintage shopping in MENA, one pre-loved piece at a time.

It’s not a bag, it’s a Birkin: this 39-year-old phenomenon is a better investment than gold.

THE HISTORY OF THE HERO: PACO RABANNE’S 1969 BAG

The bag's ultra-modern design belies its age.

Miuccia first introduced the shoe in '96, and two decades on, it's more popular than ever.

Beloved by and then renamed after Jackie O, the accessory is a piece of fashion history.

Singer, model, actress, mother – Jane Birkin’s daughter carves her own path. The consummate Parisienne talks poetry and style.

MARRAKECH EXPRESS: TALITHA’S PLEASURE...

It has inspired radical American literature and French couture alike; we explore Morocco’s bohemian allure.

THE SHOE THAT NEVER DATES: THE ENDURING...

What do a 19th century French empress and fictional New York columnist have in common?

Understated and unadorned – but nonetheless luxurious and covetable – the new-season bags will stand the test of time, says Natalie Hughes.

Talking robot apocalypses, Beatles sing-a-longs and expensive speakers with The Streets frontman.

Warpaint's Jenny Lee Lindberg on Stage Fright, First Love, and David Bowie Conspiracy Theories

THE SHOPPING REVOLUTION: HAVE WIFI, WILL SPEND

From Instagram shops to 3D couture, we investigate how social media is transforming the way we shop.

WHAT LONDON IS REALLY LIKE IN YOUR 20S

From modern art in Florence to a Wes Anderson-themed bar in Milan, discover where to go and what to wear in four Italian cities, just in time for the SS17 shows.

In this week’s round-up, discover a fantastical exhibition in Tokyo, a new must-watch series and the best collarless shirts.

He’s already toured with a Libertine and played at Glastonbury – meet Burberry Acoustic’s latest protégé, Todd Dorigo.

REVEALED: LONDON'S SECRET WALKS

DIGITAL MARKETING IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS

THE LUXURY EVOLUTION OF AFFILIATE MARKETING

A fresh approach to affiliate marketing has revived the attitudes – and sales – of luxury brands, says Natalie Hughes.