The new rules of socks: novelty ones are out – but yes you can wear them with sandals
Socks are the new fashion statement, but are white ones in? Is cotton best? And should they always be pulled up? Here is the long and short of it
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Ringing the changes: how Britain’s red phone boxes are being given new life
It’s a design classic, but in these days of ubiquitous mobile phones, only 10,000 of the red kiosks remain on the streets. Can they survive the next decade?
The £335 flip-flops: what the super-rich wear to look like everyone else
You could buy Havaianas for £20. Or basic flip-flops for 99p. Or you could slum it with the plebs in a pair of Hermès ‘summer sandals’
Extreme makeup: how the girls and boys of Generation Z created a huge new subculture
Many young people now spend hours in their bedrooms, perfecting extraordinarily intricate looks to put up online
The rise of digital fitness: can the new wave of high-intensity home workouts replace the gym?
You can now have personal trainers in your headphones, or set up a mirror that beams classes into your home. The options are limitless. But can they ever beat the camaraderie of working out with other people?
From Bowie to Beyoncé: what the stars can teach us about travelling in style
Mia Farrow opted for a kaftan while Marilyn Monroe went for high heels. What can vintage celebrity fashion tell us about cool, comfortable travel?