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IT SHOULDN’T HAVE taken Sarah Everard’s death to start a national conversation about violence towards women. We’re all far too familiar with shocking statistics and heartbreaking stories. That two women a week are killed by a partner or ex-partner in the UK. That, despite a rise in rape cases being reported to police, only 1.4% end in the suspect being charged. Or new research showing that 97% of UK women have been sexually harassed. But after a year where the pandemic has hit women hardest, perhaps it’s not a surprise that so many women felt moved to share their stories – and their grief. The resounding sentiment was: enough is enough. So on page 16, MP and Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding, Jess Phillips, analyses the collective outpouring…

I DO NOT APPROVE of memes: the dad jokes of the internet, founded on the principle a not-especially-funny thing becomes funnier with repetition, except: does it? Still, on the first anniversary of the first lockdown (23 March) I will indulge a currentish meme: the How it began Vs How it’s going concept, through the prism of which we can reflect on this bizarre episode… How it started OK, lockdown. Not a crisis, a challenge! A time for contemplation, a gentle bootcamp of the soul. And when it is over – two weeks, max? – I’ll emerge, the spiritual equivalent of a butterfly coming out of the chrysalis of restrictions, and everyone will admire how emotionally and intellectually refreshed I am! How it’s going Sure, hun. Sure you will. How it…

WHEN WE BROKE the news the Oprah interview was happening, I said it had the potential to be explosive. Little did I know quite how explosive. By all accounts, royal aides at Buckingham Palace felt the same. It was exactly what they had feared – and have always feared – when a former member of staff or a recently departed family member decides to do a tell-all interview or write a tell-all book. Think Princess Diana, Paul Burrell, even the Queen’s own governess, Marion Crawford. Tell-alls go down very badly in an institution that values its privacy. Meghan and Harry blew all that apart over the course of two gripping hours and, from what I hear, they’re not done yet. Meghan’s friends now speak of a ‘new era’ in which…

‘I SWAPPED LONDON FOR A SEASIDE TOWN I BARELY KNOW’ HANNAH ALMASSI, 35 I HAD ALWAYS envisioned my ideal future self as a bohemian creative, living by the sea, jangling with jewellery and turning my hand to pottery in the garden shed. I’d be the eccentric one from London who worked in the fashion industry, wearing outrageous outfits to the newsagent’s, the one my new neighbours would call on to regale them with wild anecdotes. But with the arrival of my first baby at the end of 2019, and the combustion pressure of a global pandemic, this life plan of moving from the fashion capital I’ve called home for 14 years to a town I barely know was accelerated by a decade or two. I’m 35 and nowhere near hippy…

Harrogate Topping a recent list of the best places to work remotely, the Yorkshire spa town has seen a huge 238% rise in applicants lured by its green spaces and schools. Lewisham As many Londoners look for more space, the south London borough – home to the quirky Horniman Museum – has seen a 73% rise in interest, according to estate agents Hamptons. Eastbourne With an average property price of £242k, the East Sussex town has seen a 73% increase in interest from those ready to head for the seaside without breaking the bank. 57% of Millennials are reconsidering where they live, compared to 24% of adults overall…

YUHAN WANG FENG CHEN WANG PHOTOS: THEREALPHILLIPLIM/INSTAGRAM WHEN DONALD TRUMP first tweeted about the ‘Chinese virus’ on 16 March 2020, Asian Americans were right to be concerned. The non-profit organisation Stop AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Hate has received over 3,795 first-hand reports of anti-Asian racism since 19 March 2020 and, last week, six Asian women were killed in Atlanta, Georgia, after a gunman opened fire in three massage parlours. Although he claimed his actions were not racially-motivated, it is, as one of the most violent crimes committed against the AAPI community in recent memory, a reminder that Asian Americans feel like they have a target on their back. The UK has an anti-Asian problem too. According to a report by L1ght, the AI-based start-up targeting online toxicity, there has…

SHOPPING: MOLLY HAYLOR. TWISTED GOLD PROOF THAT BEAUTY can be found in even the most ordinary of objects, Cartier’s Écrou de Cartier collection eschews lofty inspirations for something far more quotidien: a bolt. But there is nothing DIY about the Parisian maison’s elevated interpretation. In gold and with baguette-cut diamonds, the twisted, geometric earrings make for the ultimate tough-luxe talking point piece. And they’re not the only house leaning into the curve. From coiled rings to braided bracelets and artfully disjointed earrings, this season’s most compelling jewellery refuses to follow a straight line.…

READY, STEADY, OUT! Polly, pick me! I’ve just read I can’t tell when it’ll be over. But when it is... (8 Mar). Thank you for that injection of energy and excitement. I literally felt a fizz of energy in my body and such feelgood vibes after reading it! Do I wanna join Polly? That’s a big fat yes from me. Gemski Oh hell yes! was my reaction to Polly’s column (I can’t tell you when it’ll be over...). When this is over, I too am going to go wild. I’ve already booked meals and drinks in gardens, parks and beer gardens. I’ve got my hair and nail appointments sorted and I intend to dress up in style. If you think it’s dreadful to lose a year of nights out in…

No 10 has announced steps aimed at improving safety for women and girls, including a pilot scheme that would see plain-clothes police in clubs and pubs. But many feel more is needed. Here are four ways to bring about real change. 1. Schools should teach boys a zero-tolerance approach to sexism and misogyny. Write to your local council and schools to suggest they adopt this in their curriculum. 2. If you feel able, talk to your sons, partners, male friends and relatives: teach children about what healthy relationships look like and male adults about speaking up for women. 3. Support the Centre for Women’s Justice as they fight to get women the fairness we deserve (centreforwomensjustice.org.uk). 4. The local elections are approaching (6 May). Use your vote to help elect…

PHOTOS: GETTY, SHUTTERSTOCK IN 2006, TWO 18-year-old actors met on the set of ITV crime series Trial And Retribution. Carey Mulligan played a young murder victim, Emerald Fennell her mean friend. That meeting was the beginning of a journey that, 15 years later, has led to an historic moment: Emerald’s status as the first British woman ever to be nominated for Best Director at the Oscars. Emerald wrote and directed Promising Young Woman, in which Carey – nominated for Best Actress – stars as an unlikely vigilante. ‘Cassie’ spends her nights at clubs and bars, feigning drunkenness and waiting for predatory men to pounce. Once they’ve taken her home, she punishes them for their behaviour. It’s a timely film, both funny and thrilling. The first time Emerald attended a screening,…

WE DREAMED of a distraction and the internet delivered. A first look at new biopic House Of Gucci – delivered through a series of on-set shots – has piqued more than a bit of interest in the film, which depicts the ascent and assassination of former Gucci boss Maurizio Gucci. The most enthralling of these behind-the-scenes teasers shows Adam Driver, wrapped in a cable-knit jumper and wearing thick-rimmed spectacles, standing before a perfect Alpine scene. Beside him is the villain of the piece, the ‘Black Widow’, as Maurizio’s wife Patrizia Reggiani was dubbed by the Milanese media. In case you hadn’t heard (is your phone broken?), she is played by Lady Gaga, in her first major role since her Oscar-nominated turn in 2018’s A Star Is Born. There is no…

THROUGHOUT THE LAST year, some of us have revelled in the solace provided by our four walls, while others have fantasised about escaping them – but all of us are out of the habit of navigating our usual social lives. Whether the pandemic has brought relief at stepping off the roller coaster and you fear getting back on, or what had become mere wilting embers of social anxiety are sparking back into full-blown flames, these tips will help you brave the social waters successfully. 1. WAVE OFF COMPARISON Don’t forget, we all have a ‘behind the scenes’ reality to our social-facing selves. How someone else appears to be coping socially is not a measure of your journey. 2. STEP IT UP SLOWLY Consider the social part of you as a…

‘I’LL NEVER HUG AGAIN,’ my friend Zoe said on our walk the other day. I looked at her, shocked. Zoe is – was – tactile almost to a fault. She kissed me on the lips once when we hadn’t known each other long and it took me a minute to register that it wasn’t a come-on. But it wasn’t. She’s just very touchy-feely. Touchy-feeliness doesn’t feature in a big way on the roadmap back from lockdown. I expect to encounter it somewhere in 2022, just after the towns of ‘Sharing An Ice Lolly’ and ‘Sweaty Dance Tents’. Mmmm. ‘You’ll never hug again?’ I said. ‘What are you talking about. You’re like a terrier. I couldn’t get you off my arm or leg in the pre-Covid days. You love it.’ ‘Casually,…

Praise be to Harry Styles for giving us the fashion gift we didn’t know we needed (but definitely do) in his trinity of Gucci fluffy boas at the Grammy Awards. The hen do staple might just be spring’s surprise accessory hit. It’s been a brilliant year for Birkenstock (level-pegging with sweatpants as the lockdown fashion winner). Now, re-entry is the perfect excuse for an update, courtesy of the brand’s new collab with Faye Toogood. Expect organic two-strap styles in canvas, felt and suede. From 1 April, 1774.com Followers of Rosie Hungtington-Whiteley’s Instagram will already be au fait with her polished personal style (think expensive neutral shades and lots of Bottega). Now you can get in on the action with her new shoe collaboration with Gia Couture. GIA/ RHW includes square-toed…

ONLY ONE IN FOUR of us feels confident about our smile, according to recent research. And, once this latest lockdown lifts, 47% of us will be investing in teeth treatments like whitening and alignment* . Zoom calls and a constant analysis of our appearance has played a part in piquing our interest. ‘People have started to appreciate that the mouth is dynamic and watching our smiles in motion on a screen means some of us want our teeth treated – I’ve never been busier,’ admits cosmetic dentist Dr Rhona Eskander. Worth £2.2 billion, the UK’s dentistry industry is booming, but it’s not just the mirror image of our mouths that’s driving demand – the heightened focus on self-care is extending to our teeth-brushing routine. Alexia Inge, founder of Cult Beauty,…

Joely: If you’re looking to go all-guns-blazing on fine lines around the eye area, KateCeuticals Lifting Eye Cream, £105, from famed facialist Kate Somerville lives up to the hype. Emma: I’m hooked on Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing & Dark Circle-Diminishing Vitamin C Eye Serum, £42. The robust formula notably brightens my dark circles with 10% pure vitamin C. Annie: I’ve discovered Ole Henriksen’s Banana Bright Eye Crème, £33, a colour-correcting cream containing brightening vitamin C and hydrating hyaluronic acid.…

■ Plan how you will live as a family, in terms of logistics and budgets, before you start. ■ Research local planning rules and building regulations – crucial if you are considering inheriting an existing project. ■ Consider the size of your floor tiles in high traffic walk-through areas – lots of movement can chip the grout or crack the tile when above 60 x 60. Choose silicone instead of grout to counteract this. ■ Check eBay for the same product but ex-display or slightly damaged; theappliancedepot.co.uk is great for discounted appliances. ■ Be creative – my hidden pull-out storage for the kettle and toaster keeps my limited worktop space for pretty things. The white hob was one of my best decisions – it blends in beautifully with the white…

■ Understand the different types of paint finish. Matte can look great but, if you’re painting a high-traffic area, use a durable silk finish, which is easier to wipe with a damp cloth. I’ve had to learn the hard way after repainting some areas after a couple of years. ■ Spend time planning your furniture. Consider saving for the right pieces or go second hand. ■ Inspire yourself with your favourite music, fashion and art pieces to create your home colour schemes. We love classical music, modern art and simple interiors, so our home is inspired by those. ■ Know your DIY limits and don’t hesitate to get in the builders if necessary. ■ If you co-own your home, it helps to have a joint vision of the interior design…

Moreish sandwich ideas by Lucy Carr-Ellison of Tart London Grilled Portobello mushroom with Roquefort and caramelised onions. Fishfinger, rocket and homemade tartar sauce. Pulled pork with crunchy slaw and siracha mayonnaise. Aubergine, houmous and chermoula. Speck, buffalo mozzarella, balsamic onions and rocket. How to keep your cocktail chilled by Max Halley, co-author of Max’s Picnic Book (£16.99, Hardie Grant) ‘Heading into the wilderness, but know you’ll be in need of an ice-cold sharpener later? The thermos is your friend. It keeps hot things hot but also cold things cold.’ Perfect picnic cheeses by Stefano Vallebona of Vallebona deli Pecorino Rosso from Sardinia: a young cheese made from local milk with a grassy/earthy finish. Team with salami or pâté. Add white truffle honey to take it to the…

* FULL T&CS AT GRAZIADAILY.CO.UK/FIRSTCHAPTER.MAIN PHOTO: GETTY. PORTRAIT OF DOROTHY KOOMSON: NIALL MCDIARMID IF LOCKDOWN wasn’t the moment to start that novel (and that’s understandable), then here’s the push you might need. Our First Chapter competition – in partnership with the Women’s Prize for Fiction – is your chance to kick-start a writing career. Dorothy Koomson, the award-winning, millions-selling author of The Ice Cream Girls, All My Lies Are True and upcoming I Know What You’ve Done, has written the opening paragraph of a story – and we want you to finish the first chapter. It can go in any direction you like, just keep to between 800 and 1,000 words and send it to us by 20 April. The winner will join us at the glittering Women’s Prize for…

LIGHT AFTER DARK DAYS I often find myself in agreement with Polly Vernon, but never more so than during her Covid columns, which have kept me going for the past year. Her latest, The end is nigh (in a good way)… But which re-entry tribe are you? (22 Mar), chimed. As a ‘Keeno’ married to a ‘Tentative’, I’ve struggled with lockdown, while my husband has sailed through. In Scotland we have no end date in sight, so I’m counting the days until the shops (hopefully) reopen on 26 April. Race you to the Zara checkout! Angela…

HAS THERE EVER been a longer winter on record? Historically, maybe, but we can’t be the only ones who are feeling more grateful than ever for the sight of cherry blossom and earlier sunrises. And while, after so long spent swaddled in winter coats, it almost seems like tempting fate to leave the house in bare legs and sunglasses instead of opaque tights and heat-tech, it’s time to officially celebrate the green shoots of spring with these seven easy styling swaps. WALKING BOOTS OUT, PRETTY PUMPS IN While cracking out sandals is a little premature, a meander around the park no longer requires muck-proof boots. Step into spring with a pretty pair of ballet flats (they’re back and trending this season) in an optimistically bright colour. SWEATPANTS OUT, SLOUCHY TROUSERS…

REALITY CHECK What does a modern-day fairy tale look like in 2021? Days before Meghan Markle and Prince Harry imploded the notion in a history-making interview with Oprah Winfrey, Maria Grazia Chiuri explored the topic for her A/W ’21 collection for Dior. Coincidentally showing on International Women’s Day, she dedicated her collection to fairy tales of the 17th century, ‘because they came from women’, she explained in a Zoom following the show at Versailles. ‘This Covid time is hard for everybody, but for women more. We see many difficult impacts on women who work,’ she said. The clothes balanced the fantastical with the pragmatic; blue cashmere coats at one end of the spectrum, crimson red, hooded versions in the spirit of Little Red Riding Hood at the other. There was…

PHOTOS: MERT & MARCUS FOR LANVIN. CREATIVE DIRECTION: BRUNO SIALELLI.IMAGE DIRECTION: EZRA PETRONIO. STYLIST: CARLOS NAZARLO. HAIR: JIMMY PAUL. MAKE-UP: ETIENNE ORTEGA LANVIN’S SPRING collection, full of crystal-latticed cocktail dresses and elegant cinch-waist coats, was inspired by the ‘Swans’ – society women of ’50s New York. So it made sense that when it came to choosing the face of his campaign, creative director Bruno Sialelli looked to the woman he considers their modern-day equivalent: Paris Hilton. ‘I got to “know” Paris like everyone else, in the early 2000s,’ says Bruno. ‘I was instantly fascinated by this persona that was so new to us all.’ The heiress leveraged her ‘famous for being famous’ label into a business empire, becoming the original influencer in the process. ‘I’m always humbled when my friends…

‘BEING UNABLE TO connect with other new mothers has been tough on my mental health.’ Tinuke, 29. ‘I felt totally alone and a complete shell of my normal self.’ Poppy, 34. ‘Family stood by the window to look at our beautiful baby, but all I remember feeling is just so sad that they couldn’t come in and give us a hug.’ Amy, 36. These women, who’ve all had babies in the past 12 months, feel lonely, but they are certainly not alone. Data from campaigning charity Pregnant Then Screwed shows that 97% of pregnant women and mothers said Covid restrictions increased their anxiety around childbirth, and 37% of new mums said their mental health is poor. It’s no surprise when none of the usual maternity leave lifelines are available: baby…

AS WE START TO meet up with friends, colleagues and acquaintances again, we’re conscious that, for some, living through a pandemic has not just been boring or stressful, but left them grieving. Julia Samuel, psychotherapist, author of This Too Shall Pass (£9.99, Penguin Life) and host of podcast A Living Loss, shares how to be emotionally intelligent as we unlock. Adapt to different connections with different people With close friends who you’ve been in touch with all year, your relationship will already be warm, open and connected, so a meeting is more likely joyous and straightforward. However, with someone you haven’t seen all year, start with a more generalised conversation, for they might have had a terrible time – so, go slowly and allow the information to unfold at their…

IT REALLY HAS BEEN a crap year for singletons, but things are looking up. And not just because we’ll be able to have sex again. (Though, obviously, that is a huge reason to celebrate.) Dating coach Jo Hemmings predicts dating is probably going to become more considered. Embrace your self-assurance ‘There’s going to be that sense of liberation and wanting to get out there, but we’ve learned something about ourselves,’ Jo tells Grazia, adding that certain people might become less picky, and others might become more self-assured – and clear about what they’re looking for. Be upfront about what you want ‘Some have felt uncomfortable saying they want a lasting relationship, because there’s a fear they’re going to put people off. Or somebody might be fearful of saying they want…

EDITED BY SOPHIE HENDERSON COLVILLE THE ECLECTIC More always equals more in a magpie’s home, where chairs, candlesticks, mirrors and lamps are more than functional – they’re pieces of art. THE FREE SPIRIT Homespun is where the heart is for the craft-driven decorator, whose woven rugs and patchwork blankets would be at home in 1970s Laurel Canyon. Dial the texture and colour clashes up to 10 for full immersion. THE MODERNIST This minimalist enjoys a space as pared-back as their wardrobe. Offset neutrals with subtle pops of colour, and opt for mid-century talking-point pieces to create a mood that’s as inviting as it is interesting. THE PURIST Natural materials, organic shapes and a spectrum of earth tones come together to create a considered sanctuary away from the noise of modern…

GIVEN THE DIGITAL overload of the past year, it’s been hard for designers to cut through the noise. For a young designer to manage that and have a bona fide ‘moment’ is indicative of something super-special. Maximilian Davis is one such talent. His debut collection, presented as part of the Fashion East family last autumn, was promptly picked up by Net-A-Porter and Browns (Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are already fans too). Raised in Manchester, Maximilian is part of an exciting set of London-based designers amplifying the narratives too-often forgotten by fashion. S/S ’21 takes inspiration from his grandmother’s Trinidadian heritage and the island’s carnival. Drawing from the past while looking to the future, his designs are a celebration of Black elegance, partnering refined sophisitication with unapologetic sexiness. In his words,…

CHANGE your toothbrush/ toothbrush head every three months. If you’ve been ill, follow the Oral Health Foundation guidelines and change it immediately to stop infection spreading. DON’T RINSE after you’ve brushed your teeth. ‘This is a very common mistake. Rinsing after brushing will wash away all of the protection provided by your toothpaste,’ says dentist Dr Victoria Sampson. SWITCH UP your mouthwash routine and use a refreshing mouthwash in the middle of the day (separate from brushing) to deter decay. ‘This will not only avoid washing away the aforementioned protection, but it will keep the active ingredients in your mouth topped up and stop the overgrowth of bacteria if you’ve eaten anything sugary,’ says dentist and co-founder of Spotlight Oral Care, Dr Lisa Craven. FLOSS LIKE YOU MEAN IT. ‘Not…

■ Try not to get sucked in by trends and choose what you love. ■ Live in the space before you do anything; watch how the light moves and notice where you naturally gravitate. It’s hard when you want to start work straight away, but the payoff is worth it. ■ Learning some basic DIY skills makes life a whole lot easier and saves lots of money, such as how to use caulk and filler, how to get a good paint finish and more advanced skills, such as tiling and fitting skirting. ■ Focus on one room at a time. We made the mistake of doing a little bit in every single room and as a result had no clean space to retreat to. ■ Do any unskilled work yourself…

APPLE AND KALE SALAD Serves 4 100g tenderstem broccoli (or standard broccoli) 100g asparagus (if in season; use French beans instead if you wish) 100g kale 1 lemon 1 Braeburn apple 100g rocket 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 25g Parmesan, grated Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oil, for roasting 1 Preheat the oven to 220°C (Fan 200°C/Gas mark 7). Halve the broccoli widthways and trim the base of the asparagus. If using standard broccoli, then chop up, including the trunk, into small florets. 2 Add the broccoli and asparagus to a large baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season. Toss to coat and then bake on the top shelf of the oven for 8 mins. 3 Put the kale in a large salad bowl and…

KELLY ROWLAND 40, SINGER ON LOCKDOWN COOKING, HER BRIDGERTON OBSESSION AND TIKTOK FUN AS TOLD TO SAMANTHA REA My son Titan greets me at the door when I get home. He’s six and loves dinosaurs, reptiles and cars. He’s very much into pranking right now. The other day when I walked in, he’d put a toy snake in the middle of the floor. Or he’ll try to scare me with a Velociraptor head he’s obsessed with. I have a dinosaur costume, so I’ll dress up in that and make all the sounds. When I was pregnant, my body looked like a dinosaur, but I made my dinosaur twerk and Titan was like, ‘Mommy, please stop.’ We have a really good time playing – we have as much fun as we…