What’s hot and what’s not in fashion this week

From ginger to Michael Bublé: this week’s fashion trends

Going up

Ginger Eat it, wear it and now bathe in it. Hello, ginger body wash.

Phoebe Waller-binge What we’ll be doing when Fleabag season two hits our screens.

Metatextuality Where one thing references another to the point of absurdity – see the Waitrose/John Lewis Christmas ads. Calm down, postmodernism.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest VB sees red. Photograph: GC Images

Red trousers 46% of the UK hated them. Victoria Beckham wore a pair and everything changed.

Whistleblower chic Namely a suit and grey Balenciaga Triple S trainers, as seen on Christopher Wylie.

Garfield GQ named Top Cat’s Choo-Choo their best-dressed cartoon. We vote for Garfield, Pantone’s colour of 2019 (living coral).

Going down

Face-rolling Jade and rose quartz are for your hair now. Detangle, massage and up your shelfie game in one.

Juniper lattes Starbucks’ latest addition to its holiday drinks menu. Tastes like tree.

Google’s Smart Replies “Got it!” “Love it!” “Will do!” Please don’t.

Sugar Sweet Drops liquid sweetener is the Victoria Beckham-approved way to flavour food and drink.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Michael Bublé: it’s bad news, buddy… Photograph: Getty Images

Michael Bublé His lyrical changes to Santa Baby have got the Twittersphere riled. “Santa buddy” indeed...

Mini burgers We’re all about Claridge’s-approved magic canape this NYE : the fauxclair. Slice a sausage down the middle, fill with mashed potato. Magic.

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