21 February, 2026

Quote of the day: Dick Page

Dick page 90s make-up by David Sims

“I’ve never liked concealer under the eyes. I don’t understand why we collectively decided under-eye circles are the devil.”
Dick Page, T Magazine

I’m enjoying T Magazine’s recommendations from what’s in Dick Page’s make-up bag. The OG ‘no make-up make-up’ king (think 90s Harper’s Bazaar shoots and Calvin Klein shows), he rates Glossier foundation*, 19/99 barely-there mascara*– I love it too – and a brown pencil smudged around the eye with a finger to add depth. (more…)

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2 February, 2026

Coupling up (continued)

Tommy Ton double bag

In an era of post quiet luxury careful consumption, styling becomes all-important. Some say stylists were the unsung heroes of the recent menswear shows (I concur!) and they demonstrate plenty of ways to invigorate an existing wardrobe without extra outlay.

One of my favourite tricks is doubling up and I’m seeing this play out a lot on runways and IRL. I’ve already covered double shirts and the layered tees from Celine SS26. Some other easy multiples to consider…

Double belts are becoming a regular feature of Michael Rider’s Celine collections (below) and there’s also an argument for wearing a belt on naked skin, with another looser one over your clothes for an erotic charge à la Hermès in Harper’s Bazaar (more…)

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15 January, 2026

The culture of fashion: Everybody’s doing book totes

Dior’s latest campaign just dropped, featuring the new book totes (modelled by writers and… ‘lit-fluencers’?) photographed at Paris’s famous bouquinistes stalls along the Seine – a smart way to tap into the zeitgeist for book clubs and performative reading.

The Dior book totes do retail for £2650* (or a small one for £2400*) despite the furore about how they’re actually made. But there are other options for mere mortals. (more…)

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9 January, 2026

Beauty update: Chanel Rouge Noir

Chanel has unveiled an entire line inspired by its classic Rouge Noir eggplant nail polish. (If you’re old enough, you’ll remember its debut in Pulp Fiction.) Chanel’s COMÈTES COLLECTIVE member Ammy Drammeh “brought out all the nuances of Rouge Noir in order to better highlight its complexity”, including an eyeshadow and blush quad, a mascara* (my pick) and a dramatic matte Rouge Allure velvet lipstick. And you can find the OG Rouge Noir nail polish here.* (more…)