Mood board: ‘Your Lies Are Not my Dreams’ was a slogan emblazoned on neckerchiefs at Mouret’s A/W 2020 show, in reference to the reality of Thatcherite Britain in the eighties. It’s also an apt summation of how many in the country are feeling post Brexit. For autumn, Mouret was inspired by the defiant fashion of the decade, and his collection featured pussy bow detail dresses in sparkling lurex, double-breasted suiting in sugary lilac, checked pencil skirts paired with draped blouses and gauzy chiffon organza gowns. The designer was inspired by the DIY aesthetic of stylist and accessories maverick Judy Blame (who was also a focus of Dior’s A/W 2020 men’s offering), apparent in surrealist brooches resembling noses and ears, formed from broken artworks by James Webster and earrings made from encrusted reclaimed wood.
Team work: Mouret teamed up with a host of collaborators for A/W 2020. Accessories came courtesy of sustainability-focused bag label Bottle top, which uses upcycled ring pulls in its chainmail shoulder bags and clutches. Eco-aware shoe label Dear Frances provided footwear, in the form of knee high kitten heel boots.
Finishing touches: Mouret spent the design season considering how to make his business more sustainable. Now 54 per-cent of his brand’s fabrics will be produced in an eco-friendly fashion and the designer aims to operate a carbon neutral business by the end of 2020.
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How We Host: Interior designer Heide Hendricks shows us how to throw the ultimate farmhouse fêteThe designer, one half of the American design firm Hendricks Churchill, delves into the art of entertaining – from pasta to playlists
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Arbour House is a north London home that lies low but punches highArbour House by Andrei Saltykov is a low-lying Crouch End home with a striking roof structure that sets it apart
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25 of the best beauty launches of 2025, from transformative skincare to offbeat scentsWallpaper* beauty editor Mary Cleary selects her beauty highlights of the year, spanning skincare, fragrance, hair and body care, make-up and wellness
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‘Architect of glamour’ Antony Price makes a high-voltage return to the runway with 16ArlingtonFeaturing a runway debut from Lily Allen, the show saw legendary designer Antony Price – best known for outfitting Roxy Music in the 1980s – unite with 16Arlington’s Marco Capaldo on the sensual after-dark collection
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‘Dirty Looks’ at the Barbican explores how fashion designers have found beauty in dirt and decayFrom garments buried in River Thames mud to those torn, creased and stained, ‘Dirty Looks’ is a testament to how ‘creativity and new artistic practices can come out of decay’, its curators tell Dal Chodha
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Tyler Mitchell’s London show explores the figure of the Black Dandy, ‘imagining what else masculinity could look like’Originally part of a visual essay to accompany the Met’s ‘Superfine’ 2025 Costume Institute exhibition, ‘Portrait of the Modern Dandy’ goes on display at Gagosian Burlington Arcade in London this week
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Inside Louis Vuitton’s Murakami London pop-up, a colourful cartoon wonderland with one-of-a-kind caféWallpaper* takes a tour of the Louis Vuitton x Murakami pop-up in London’s Soho, which celebrates the launch of a new ‘re-edition’ accessories collection spanning the greatest hits from the Japanese artist’s long-running collaboration with the house
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Get to know Issey Miyake’s innovative A-POC ABLE line as it arrives in the UKAs A-POC ABLE Issey Miyake launches in London this week, designer Yoshiyuki Miyamae gives Wallpaper* the lowdown on the experimental Issey Miyake offshoot
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London Fashion Week S/S 2023: Ahluwalia to Martine RoseThough slimmed-down, London Fashion Week nonetheless provided the moments of creative expression the city is known for – from Ahluwalia’s ode to Africa to Martine Rose’s much-anticipated runway return
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Discover these fashion brands at London Craft WeekDuring London Craft Week, fashion brands including Smythson, Bally and Serapian are hosting events across the capital
