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Let’s get loud • If ‘quiet luxury’ is not for you, fear not – the spring/summer 2025 runways prove that maximalism is back in her main-character era. Early adopter Susie Lau explores

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WALK the LINE • Race towards a new season in stripes that get straight to the point. From Louis Vuitton’s banded blousons to Chanel’s sherbet Bretons and Bottega Veneta’s vertical take, it’s time to get in line. For SS25, we’re striping out from top to toe, whether it’s in nautical navy or bright and upbeat hues.

Oiza • With a focus on community, craft and culture, this new brand is redefining British identity in fashion today

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Catering to COUTURE • Meet the team serving the fashion industry in style

Fashion-food follows • For cuisine that looks as good as it tastes

Fresh START • What’s in for spring? ELLE’s editors reveal their wishlists

PREPARE to prowl • We’re calling leopard print the new neutral. Whether it’s a subtle accent or a head-to-toe look, leopard pieces promise to add a ferocious touch to any outfit – there’s never been a better time to lean into your wild side.

Petal PLAY • Carnations are in full bloom on the catwalk and beyond. Naomi Pike tracks how this modest flower became the top pick

HOMESPUN • Designers are flocking to British wool to secure a more sustainable future for fashion

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WINTER detox • AS WE APPROACH THE LAST LEG OF WHAT FEELS LIKE THE LONGEST WINTER, THERE’S NO BETTER TIME FOR A STYLE RESET. FROM CLASSIC STAPLES TO BOLD STATEMENT PIECES, MAKE AN ELEVATED EVERYDAY WARDROBE THE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION YOU ACTUALLY KEEP

BEHIND the scenes • THE MODEL-OFF-DUTY LOOK OF THE EARLY NOUGHTIES IS BACK WITH A NEW SPIN. MASTER THE STYLING BY LAYERING THE GLAMOROUS WITH CASUAL FUNCTIONALITY

SPOILT for choice • An embellished jacket is this season’s must-have layer. Toss it over any look for a touch of instant polish

QUICK change • Make chunky knee-high boots your go-to shoe. Trust us, they work with everything

LIKE a charm • The first Louis Vuitton x Murakami Speedy bag made its debut on the SS03 catwalk, and the colourful classic soon became the defining collaboration of the Noughties. Now, the special-edition Speedy returns with its own miniature charms – providing a playful twist on the cult accessory we all know and love.

COME closer • NEW YEAR ACCESSORIES SHOULD BE ALL ABOUT WARM TONES. STYLE YOUR IT BAG WITH SOFT TEXTURES AND RICH FABRICS FOR AN ADDED TOUCH OF REFINEMENT

TREND REPORT • THE STANDOUT LOOKS, VIRAL TALKING POINTS AND BIG IDEAS THAT WILL DEFINE THE SPRING/SUMMER 2025 SEASON

New MOODS • START AS YOU MEAN TO GO ON, WITH STELLAR BEAUTY BUYS LOVED BY ELLE EDITORS GLOBALLY. PLUS: WHY SOLITUDE IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH; AND EASY WAYS TO LIFT YOUR SPIRITS THIS SEASON…

The 2025 international BEAUTY AWARDS • No matter where we are in the world, ELLE editors are not ones to gatekeep their favourite beauty products. Here are the...