Body diversity returns to London fashion week as wider industry heads ultra-thin

Models on the catwalk at the Karoline Vitto show at
180 Strand London, during London fashion week.
Photograph: Ian West/PA (Photograph: Ian West/PA)

Body diversity has made a comeback at London fashion week despite a wider shift towards ultra-thinness in the fashion industry.

Emerging designers including Karoline Vitto, Phoebe English and Sinead Gorey included a wide range of body shapes on catwalks over the past four days. Sizes have ranged from a UK size 10-16, a category referred to as mid-size in the industry, to plus-size, also known as curve models, which measures from a UK size 18 upwards. Sample size, often referred to as straight models, ranges from a UK 4-8.

The move comes at a time when experts have expressed concerns about previous efforts towards size inclusivity in the industry being curtailed with a worrying return to promoting thinness. Last year, Vogue Business reported that plus-size representation made up just 0.9% of catwalk looks across the womenswear collections shown in New York, London, Milan and Paris in September.

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By Chloe Mac Donnell Deputy fashion and lifestyle editor

Nurses love these walking shoes with 'no break-in time needed' — save nearly 50%

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They're comfy, lightweight and breezy for summer, and over 8,000 five-star fans say their feet are happy again.

Many of us don’t realize how much time we actually spend on our feet — until every hour becomes just a little more painful, at least. So it pays to think ahead: Whether you're on your feet at work, getting your steps in for exercise or have a busy household that keeps you on your toes, you need comfortable shoes. There are plenty of supportive sneakers out there, but we've been hearing great things about STQ walking shoes. Amazon shoppers say they deliver everything your feet need and then some. Right now, you can bag a pair on sale for $32, down from $60.

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BeautyMiss Nigeria 2026 Begins with a Beauty & Fashion Fair Celebrating Women “Made of More”

The Miss Nigeria 2026 season has launched in Lagos with a Beauty and Fashion Fair at Eko Hotel, beginning a year-long search for the next queen. Chairman Rita Dominic says the “She is Made of More” campaign highlights the resilience and leadership of Nigerian women.

Something exciting is brewing for 2026, and it begins in Lagos.

The Miss Nigeria Organisation has announced the launch of the Miss Nigeria Beauty and Fashion Fair, set to take place on March 22nd and 23rd, 2026, at the Eko Hotel. More than just a two-day event, the fair marks the official start of the Miss Nigeria 2026 season — a year-long journey to crown the next queen under the theme, “She is Made of More.”

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Sona 2026: Low energy, mild fashion – a night to remember (or not)

The State of the Nation (Sona) address might be one of the biggest nights on the political calendar, but this year, the vibe was definitely giving low attendance, low energy and very little drama.

It wasn’t one of those iconic “Parliament is alive” moments. Instead, it felt like a toned-down affair with more cameras than guests.

Still, even with the room not as packed as usual, the fashion did manage to bring some sort of excitement. What stood out immediately was the colour.

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By Bernelee Vollmer

Why is fashion so obsessed with hearts?

Why is fashion so obsessed with hearts?
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Every February 14, heart-adorned cards filled with handwritten confessions of adoration pass between lovers’ hands. They bite into heart-shaped desserts beneath papier-mâché mistletoe and unfurl heart-stamped banners.

The symbol of a heart represents one of the body’s most complex and vital organs. Stunningly simple in its design, it decidedly bears almost no resemblance to its anatomical namesake. Think about it, two curves and a point – the heart – form an instantly legible shorthand for the most torturous, messy, and ethereal of human experiences.

Hearts are one of the first symbols that we adopt; they're carved onto trees, with fingers into wet cement, scrawled on back pages of our diaries – all to compress a myriad of complex emotions into a tiny, recognisable emblem. That compression has made it not only Cupid’s mascot and Valentine’s emblem, but fashion’s most enduring muse.

By Georgia Weir

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9 easy, trendy and chic ways to wear wide-leg jeans in 2026

The experts agree: Everyone looks great in wide-leg jeans.
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Stylists agree: This silhouette 'flatters all figures' — here's how to style wide-leg jeans with approachable outfits that deliver.

Certain denim trends come and go. Some come and go, then do it all over again, ad nauseam (ahem, looking at you, skinny jeans). But in an age where we're increasingly valuing ease in what we put on our bodies, most of us can agree on one thing: The wide-leg jean is where it's at. "It's 2026: If you're still wearing jeans that feel uncomfortable, then you're doing it wrong!" says Marissa Lawson, director of the Portland, Maine, clothing boutique, Bobbles and Lace.

Wide-leg jeans are comfy, roomy, trendy and flattering. “They extend your legs and cinch your waist to give your figure a more fit appearance,” says David Taveras, a New York City-based fashion stylist. “And that's the great thing about a wide-leg pant: It flatters all figures.”

By Jessica Teich

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You Can Wear These Feminine Colours to Work Without Looking Too Girly

Want to add a feminine touch to your work wardrobe? Learn how to wear pale sage, soft taupe, and dusty rose without looking too girly.

We’ve all been there, standing in front of the mirror, thinking we’ve struck the perfect balance between professional and stylish, only to realise the colour combo we’ve chosen feels a bit...too much. It's like, you want to look polished and put-together, but you don’t want to feel like you're auditioning for a role in a rom-com, right?

Well, here’s the thing. Feminine colours can totally have a place in your work wardrobe. They don’t have to be loud or overly frilly to make an impact. If you know how to wear them, they can add a soft, sophisticated edge that makes you look like the powerhouse you truly are. These are colours that whisper elegance, not shout for attention.

By Precious Omolu
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