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The ' jeans and a nice top ' aesthetic will forever be a vibe. Whether you're putting a casual outfit together for an evening with your pals in the pub, or looking for something a little more chic for ...

Hand-knitting was at a peak in Britain in the 1940s. During the Second World War, women on the home front were encouraged to contribute to the war effort by knitting for the troops, which was promoted ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. When the president of the United States pointed angrily at a reporter and called her “piggy” last week, I wish she ...

Wiedaad Slemming is the Director of the Children’s Institute, an interdisciplinary research unit, at UCT. She serves on several national and international technical and advisory committees in the ...

The Taliban in Afghanistan’s western province of Herat have recently banned women doctors, patients, and healthcare workers from entering hospitals without wearing a burqa. On November 10, 2025, ...

After relying on “neutral, almost ghostly clothes” for the past few seasons, Sally Singer, a veteran fashion editor and president of talent agency Art + Commerce, has begun mixing emphatic patterns.

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A woman uploaded a video on TikTok moments after an encounter with a stranger that left her feeling uneasy. “Literally like on the verge of having a panic attack,” Caitlin said. Caitlin has asked us ...