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

From platforms to Claes Bang: this week’s fashion trends

Going up



GHDs Seen backstage at Alexander McQueen to straighten floor-length fringing.

The Teva Terra-Float Hi summer 2018 sandal.

Black backdropped florals We are still into this. See Finery’s blouse as designed by Alice Levine.

Platforms On Saint Laurent’s AW18 catwalk, starring in the Abba exhibition at the Southbank Centre London and celebrated by artist du jour Anthea Hamilton.

Claes Bang New Scandi heartthrob, star of Swedish art-world farce The Square. Even if you don’t fancy him, you will fancy his glasses.

Brown sugar and honey Lip scrub mix, as recommended by Camila Coelho. Yes, lip scrubs are a thing now.

Going down



Bare-faced beauty It’s all about the full-face glitter, as seen at Giambattista Valli. Face wipes at the ready.

Slogan stationery Is it just us or is a notebook shouting phrases at you a bit much?

Blue jeans Entry level. It’s all about the rainbow denim RN. See Urban Outfitters and Gap for details.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Out with the blue jeans. Photograph: Premyuda Yospim/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Midifrills We’re over the extra-from-Little-House-On-The-Prairie look. Keep up, fashion.

Stars Nah. It’s all about Starfish prints this season. See Rixo’s latest collection.

Red carpet handbags Our takeaway from awards season. Flawless dress. Great hair. Banging jewellery. Why does the red carpet often mean a weird box clutch?

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