The WOMEN who changed FASHION
Fashion Week hits London this month, bringing with it a whole parade of new catwalk trends – not to mention a host of street style stars creating a buzz in their envelope-pushing looks. But when it comes to putting a great everyday outfit together, we all know it’s about wardrobe staples. Forget statement sleeves and tricky colour combinations – where would we be without our favourite navy-and-white-striped top? Or that perfect pair of jeans that imbue us with body confidence? It’s hard to imagine that once upon a time, before Katharine Hepburn stomped onto the scene, wearing tailored wool trousers wasn’t an option – head-to-toe dressing in ‘appropriate’ outfits and matching accessories was the only acceptable way for a woman to dress. Thanks to a parade of stylish 20th-century
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