Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 815 i Grazia

IT SHOULDN’T BE as much as of a thrill as it still is when a friend remarks that she likes something I’m wearing. Even more so when it’s an affordable, slightly off-radar brand I’ve discovered scrolling through Instagram (@thesummeredit_ being my new favourite). We’re calling these the new sweet-spot labels and the fashion team has rounded up the best names to know on page 86 for our first Affordable Fashion Issue. The team has also scoured the high-street stalwarts (think M&S, Zara and Arket) to edit down the buys that are guaranteed to be sell-outs. I hope you find something you love – and which others do, too! @hattie_brett / feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk…

“When the tragic news broke that Sir David Amess, Conservative MP for Southend West, had been killed in a knife attack while holding a constituency surgery in Essex, it reignited a vital conversation about MPs’ safety. Amess, 69, has been described by one MP as ‘decency personified’; our hearts go out to those who knew him. Devastatingly, we’ve been here before. Stephen Timms a Labour MP, was stabbed in 2010, while Labour’s Jo Cox was murdered in 2016. Whatever their politics, those who step up to represent us shouldn’t be putting their lives or safety on the line. Protecting them is essential for the sake of democracy.”…

GLITTER GOALS A tennis bracelet is my holy grail. The Messika by Kate Moss Bohemian Chic bangle might be a pipe dream, but it doesn’t hurt to look – right? Price on request, Messika and Selfridges TAILO RING HERO Mango’s nip-waist blazer is a great outfit-sharpener. £79.99, Mango HANDMADE HEAVEN Until I can crochet, I’m settling for this gorgeous handcrafted bag. £200, TL-180 SPOK IT UP Olay’s Retinol24 Max serum is its most hydrating formula yet, meaning it’ll work miracles on my dry skin. £39.99, Olay PEARLY QUEEN A friend gifted me strawberry earrings from Sandralexandra – ever since I’ve been obsessed. Next on my list is this freshwater pearl necklace, handmade in Barcelona. £115, Sandralexandra HAPPY 2O TH To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Uniqlo has a roster of…

MAX MARA IT’S SAID THAT people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. The best clothes, however, score a hat-trick of all of the above. Take Max Mara coats. The reasons you might add one to your wardrobe are multiple; from the emotional (I love it!) to the practical. The season is as obvious as it is broad – AKA frankly any weather sufficiently chilly to justify shrugging one on. And then there is the lifetime appeal nobody can deny; it is the definitive forever piece. Testament to the Italian brand’s enduring appeal, this year Max Mara celebrates 50 years since it was founded by Achille Maramotti. During those five decades, iterations of the camel coat have become as synonymous with the brand as blue…

IF YOU WANT to be prepared for all eventualities this autumn, it’s time to join the boot brigade. Ballet pumps get points for practicality, as do loafers and trainers. But with the weather turning more wintry by the day, only a boot combines the proper coverage, slip-proof sole and smart appearance that you’re looking for. At Paris Fashion Week, there were four schools of thought, with the street-style set championing everything from the knee-high 2.0 to the track-soled ankle, one of the most reliable members of the boot family. The good news? They’re (almost) all made for walking. THE TRACK-SOLED ANKLE A classic of the boot universe, this chunky ankle style can always be counted on (especially if yours have a pumped-up sole and/ or laces). To balance out their…

1. KUWTK KIM All blow-dried hair extensions and body-con dresses, Kim 1.0 was like every other Valley girl, except she had a camera crew following her around. 2. KANYE KIM That is until rapper Kanye West arrived on the scene, determined to make a fashion icon of his wife. 3. YEEZY KIM No one was more dedicated to a look than Kim was to her two-year neutral joggers and skintight top era. 4. LEGAL KIM When she wants to be taken more seriously, Kim channels more structured workwear and a bob for her work lobbying for justice reform, which included a trip to the White House last year.…

PHOTOS: GETTY IT FEELS LIKE an age since we last saw big, A-list stars making romantic comedies – but the genre is stirring again. Julia Roberts, romcom queen of the ’90s, is currently shooting Ticket To Paradise, which is due out next autumn, with George Clooney in Australia. Meanwhile, Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher are filming Your Place Or Mine, which was written by Aline Brosh McKenna, who also penned The Devil Wears Prada and 27 Dresses, and is pegged for release next year. These stars haven’t made an honest-to-goodness romcom in a decade or more. So why was the genre dead on the big screen and who brought it back? Like Murder On The Orient Express, multiple killers conspired against the romcom. First: money. A romcom with A-list stars…

COS Karin Gustafsson, design director WHEN IT OPENED its first store, on London’s Regent Street in 2007, COS spoke to people who didn’t want weaker versions of catwalk pieces but a high-street store that stood for something in its own right. Design integrity and affordability aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive. ‘Being democratic and accessible is something we believe in. We can offer quality design and lasting pieces that stay in your wardrobe,’ says Karin. Now there are subtle shifts in the brand language with the unveiling of a new COS, a gentle evolution rather than a 180° turn, heralded by a catwalk show at London Fashion Week and a new campaign starring Jodie Turner-Smith. Brand loyalists will be relieved to know the elevated staples are very much present. ‘We are trying…

ALIGNE Launching during a pandemic is challenging enough, but standing out in a crowded market of affordably-priced brands makes this line built on clever interpretations of wardrobe classics a champion. No doubt the knit vests, quilted coats and wear-forever dresses will be top of your autumn wish lists. Great for: those who like their styling staples with a twist. HOUSE OF SUNNY Since gaining cult status amongst the Instagram elite, House of Sunny has nailed the fun-but-sexy brief. Its popularity has been only heightened through their limited runs of collections, and pre-order system, making their anti-fast fashion case. The infamous Hockney dress is adored by influencers of all ages, including Grece Ghanem and Kendall Jenner, and each drop very quickly sells out. Vogue referred to getting one’s hands on the…

IF YOU’VE FOUND your adult self in front of the mirror, eyeballing a breakout while muttering, ‘Why me?’, you’re not alone. According to the British Association of Dermatologists, 19% of over-25s suffer from some form of adult acne and, of those, more than half say it dents their confidence. Spots arise because of clogged pores, thanks to a build-up of oil and inflammation, and are caused by everything from hormonal fluctuations to environmental changes. Exacerbated by months spent wearing masks (maskne anyone?), unnecessarily elaborate skincare routines, a lack of sleep and a rise in stress, we thought it a good time to call in the experts. IDENTIFYING THE CAUSE It’s important to consider the things your skin comes into contact with. We’re talking mobile phones, face masks that should be…

Catch up on… Squid Game The Korean screen takeover reaches an absolute zenith with this edge of the seat, ultraviolent, socially conscious remodel of the Battle Royale template. It’s the TV phenomenon of the year for oddly righteous and totally readable reasons. Netflix now Watch live… Insecure Issa Rae’s flawless observational comedy concerning her dating life in LA reaches its fifth and final season. A happy ending would feel, well, a little inappropriate given what’s gone before. Begins 26 October, 9pm, Sky Comedy Wallow in… Ladyboss Jackie Collins’ posthumous life story is a beautiful tale of a beautiful woman who broke down so many boundaries, invented a whole genre of literature and remains, as the title suggests, an absolute don. BBC iPlayer now…

PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES 1 How people treat you is often a reflection of how they see themselves. When I read about myself on social media, I remember there’s often motive behind the way that people treat others. If they haven’t dealt with their own trauma, they might project it on to you. Sometimes it really doesn’t have anything to do with you, so try not to take it personally. 2 Ensure self-care is a continuous practice before you burn out, not just something for when you’re [already] burning out. I have a tendency to work myself into the ground, then be surprised when I feel like I’m spreading myself thin. When you’ve found it very hard to get into an industry and then you gain success, you really want to…

Have your say… Email us at feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk ■ Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GraziaUK CHILDCARE CHANGE I read More hope for a childcare revolution (18 Oct) and was one of the 112,000 people who signed your petition. More affordable, accessible childcare is needed for the sake of mothers and their children. Childcare has a major impact on a child’s life, affecting future education outcomes and job prospects. But access to early years provision varies so much and Government support for it hasn’t kept pace with fees. I took to Twitter to lobby my MP. Thank you for all you are doing to help. SJ Lloyd It was great to hear about affordable childcare being discussed in Parliament, but the focus is always on preschool and primary-aged children. I…

AS THE COUNTRY RAGED, mourned and despaired in the wake of Wayne Couzens’ conviction for the rape and murder of Sarah Everard, I got an email from Sports Direct telling me about Sisters Club, a women-only boxing initiative set up by the Olympian, model and first-ever Somali pro boxer Ramla Ali. Ali established the club on Ladbroke Grove in 2018, originally as a space in which Muslim women could train – but Sisters Club subsequently evolved into a venue where any woman who’d suffered domestic violence or sexual assault will be taught self-defence for free. Sports Direct is helping support Sisters Club financially, dosh which has allowed it to expand to three other venues across London, and formulate plans for classes outside the capital. Funny we live in times when…

PHOTOS: GETTY IT ENDED ON A cliffhanger, then didn’t come back to our screens for two years. So it’s no wonder season three of Succession is one of the most highly anticipated TV returns of the decade. While Succession centres around super-rich media tycoons the Roy family, the exploits of ageing patriarch CEO Logan Roy (Brian Cox) and his equally despicable children have created opportunities for some compelling supporting roles in season three. ‘I watched three episodes before I auditioned,’ says Jihae, the Seoul-born, New York-based musician and actor joining the cast for the new season. ‘I knew it was a really good show, but I didn’t fully understand the scale until I started,’ she says. Jihae plays Berry Shneider, a PR executive to ‘a very fiery character’, she teases,…

IT’S OFFICIAL: the mini is having a moment. Short-and-sweet skirts were prolific at Paris Fashion Week, with the street-style set and celebrities grabbing the chance for one last bare legs hurrah before tights season. Laura Harrier paired hers with a statement stripy knit. Dua Lipa, in Milan, wore hers with a barely-buttoned cardi and pink platforms. The key is balance so that the stretch of leg is countered by something more modest on top. To join the thigh-high club, these are the four mini equations you need to know. The only extra? Attitude. PREPPY MINI PRINTED MINI EVENING MINI BRIGHT MINI SHOPPING:REMY FARRELL. PHOTOS: BACKGRID, GETTY…

PHOTO: SARAH CRESSWELL/THE TIMES MAGAZINE/NEWS LICENSING DURING THOSE long months of lockdown, loneliness was an inevitability. Certainly it was for me, and the millions like me who live alone, who didn’t share isolation with a partner, children or a flatmate. In those first few months, before I was allowed a bubble or even able to enjoy a distanced walk with a friend, loneliness was a constant lump in my throat that no amount of red wine could wash down, though Ocado knows I tried. But now? It seems silly to feel lonely when there’s no Government mandate stopping me from seeing friends, cooking for six instead of one, and propping up the bar in my local pub as often as I like. The lockdowns are over – so the loneliness…

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MAJOR flashdance vibes. Maje has joined forces with boutique activewear brand Varley for a collection that looks as good working out as it does working it. What a feeling! From £20, maje.com IF FRIEZE has revved up your artistic side, check out Paco Rabanne’s new collaboration with the estate of Japanese surrealist Kimura Tsunehisa. From £50, pacorabanne.com Anna Nicole Smith’s iconic 1992 Guess campaign gets a 2021 reboot courtesy of White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney for a collection dedicated to the ultimate bombshell. Guess Originals x Anna Nicole Smith. From £35, guess.eu JUST BECAUSE THE weather’s a washout doesn’t mean your wardrobe will be. Arket has teamed up with Swedish rainwear experts Tretorn for a collection of coats, boots and hats for the whole family – including a matching jacket…

You already know the answer. ‘Popping spots can push bacteria deeper into the tissue and potentially leave permanent scars,’ says Williams. Curb temptation with a pimple patch. Squish Flower Power Acne Patches [11], £18 for 20, are made from hydrocolloid, which absorbs excess oil and keeps bacteria at bay, while helping to prevent scarring. If that ship has already sailed, SkinCeuticals Advanced Scar Control [12], £90, combines silicone with fatty acids. While those with acne should avoid applying silicone-heavy products across the whole face, targeted doses to localised areas can lessen the appearance of scarring.…

CHLOë SEVIGNY is grappling with a style dilemma familiar to many of us: am I too old for that? What separates her, however, is that for over 25 years she has been lauded as a global fashion icon. She’s made peace with that, she says on a call from her New York home, but admits, ‘I feel a certain pressure sometimes, not wanting to disappoint and I think also as I’m getting older – I’m 46 – I feel like I’m somehow losing touch a little bit, which is a little scary. I don’t want to lose my edge but I also don’t want to try and dress like a young person so I’m trying to figure out how to segue into a more sophisticated style. And I still wear…

THAT TRICKY trans-seasonal time can be the hardest to dress for and, now that we’re enjoying more freedoms again, many a wardrobe is in need of an update. That’s where Jigsaw comes to the rescue, with a new collection that’s as versatile as it is on-trend – think printed wide-leg trousers, chunky feelgood knits and a chic and elegant wool trench coat. And luckily, Grazia readers can enjoy an exclusive 20% off at Jigsaw for two weeks. Simply take this page in-store or use code ‘GRAZIA20’ at the online checkout at jigsaw-online.com from 19 October to 1 November* . Happy shopping!…

BODY POSITIVE ‘I feel uncomfortable about my pandemic weight gain – and I hate admitting that’ (18 Oct) struck a chord. I’ve gained over a stone since March 2020 and have sweatpants that I feel far too comfortable in. What upsets me is that I bragged that I would use quarantine to get fit. But I’ve done nothing in the way of fitness or healthy eating. However, I’ve decided that my body is well enough and I have lots of positives in my life. I’ve just survived a traumatic year; I’ve got my body to thank for that. I should stop being so critical of myself. Geri…

1. Up SHIV ROY Succession is back, we can hardly contain ourselves. We are particularly eager to know where Shiv’s look will take her – and by extension, us – this season. 2. Up JAY-Z AND BEYONCÉ Whose recent tour of London engendered some top-notch Instagram content. The capital is very full of itself as a consequence; the London Eye in particular becoming quite intolerable. 3. New in SNOOP DOGG FT HARRY AND WILLS The Windsors are ‘his boys’; have been ever since he ‘heard they were fans’ and ‘reached out to them’. 4. Up MEGAN THEE STALLION With reference to this stage outfit, worn at the Austin City Limits festival, which incorporates rhinestones, belted pants and a fringed one-arm body accoutrement. 5. New in ALMA Of Alma’s Not Normal…

PADDED POWER Arguably the warmest of the winterwear, a padded coat or jacket will keep you toasty on the bitterest of mornings; it is, after all, technically a duvet with sleeves. For ultimate squishy cosiness wear with a padded scarf to feel as snug (and as smug) as that bug in a really warm rug. PARIS FASHION WEEK NEAT AND TIDY TAILORING Worn a little oversized and of ankle-grazing length, a long tailored coat will last you a lifetime. Wear yours with slouchy cool-girl tailoring and this season’s footwear hero: the tall flat boot. PARIS FASHION WEEK THE FANCY TRENCH Think of your usual classic beige number then add some bells and whistles, et voilà! The trench 2.0. This season sees pops of candy pink, big blousy sleeves and longline…

*THE TOTAL FERTILITY RATE (TFR) IN 2020 FROM THE OFFICENATIONAL STATISTICS. PHOTO: GETTY (POSED BY MODEL) EARLIER THIS MONTH, it was revealed that women at Murray Edwards College at Cambridge University will be told they should start to plan for children by their mid-thirties or risk ending up childless. The fertility seminars, which will be taught alongside classes on consent and sexual harassment, have been bought in by Dorothy Byrne, president of the college. Bryne has said she wants to ‘empower’ female students – she herself had her daughter as a single parent aged 45. It is hard to imagine, though, that having paid thousands to embark upon an education at one of the most prestigious universities in the country, you would feel empowered by being reduced to a potential…

PHOTOS: GETTY, SHUTTERSTOCK THE DEVIL WORKS hard – but Kim Kardashian works harder. The reality-starturned-beauty-and-shapewear-mogul confirmed her position as one of the world’s most curiously multifaceted public figures when she appeared on US comedy show Saturday Night Live earlier this month. Kim earned great, albeit slightly surprised, reviews for her comic turn as guest host, which saw her deliver lines such as, ‘I’m excited to be here tonight to show you that I’m so much more than that reference photo my sisters showed their plastic surgeons.’ It was a high point in a year that has had its share of lows for Kim, namely her divorce from rapper Kanye West, filed in February, and the end of her long-running reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, in June. As she…

ONE SUMMER EVENING in 2018, Nina Lopez put her six-year-old daughter Ilani to bed and decided to have an early night herself. ‘I took my laptop and a bowl of popcorn to bed and watched a movie,’ she recalls. ‘A piece of popcorn fell on to my breast and, when I picked it up, I felt a lump.’ It wasn’t her only symptom, but it was the only one stark enough to warrant a trip to her GP. In the previous months, Nina, then 36, had started to feel increasingly rundown. ‘It was something I put down to being a busy working mum, so I didn’t think anything of it. Until I found the lump.’ Nina saw her GP, who told her it was nothing to worry about and probably…

‘I AM LEARNING these dance routines in my dreams. I swear down I’m training in my sleep!’ exclaims AJ Odudu. We’re sitting outside a west London studio as she spills behind-the-scenes tales of Strictly Come Dancing. The 33-year-old TV presenter is one of 15 celebrities competing to be crowned winner of the beloved BBC One competition and, right now, life consists of little other than dancing. ‘Some days, I leave the studio thinking I had a really bad session and I don’t know how I’m going to get the routine into my head. Then I go to sleep, I dream about it, I dream I’m doing it correctly, then I wake up and I’ve got it! I can do it!’ It might be the power of dreams, but it could…

THE SLOUCHY-BUT-SMART TROUSER Fact: every wardrobe should contain a pair of these dress-up/ dress-down trousers. Choose from high-waisted or low-slung styles but be warned – these are best avoided on washout days. Wear with... A sweater vest + smart trousers = the winter wardrobe power couple we all need. Throw on an oversize blazer for an A+ new-term look. ACID GREEN BAG A splash of acid green in the darker months is incredibly cheerful. JW PEI’s mini FEI tote – loved by Gigi Hadid and Irina Shayk – now comes in the perfect shade of lime. Please form an orderly queue. Wear with... While it’s an easy way to add some zing to muted neutrals, the fashion confident can also clash with equally eye-watering brights. THE HALF-ZIP SWEATER Picture the…

1 BEST FRAGRANCE ZARA X JO MALONE AMBER & FIG CASHMERE £25.99, Zara Inspired by the beauty of raindrops, this delicate woody and fresh fragrance conjures coastal walks in a way that only its creator, Jo Malone, can. With top notes of pink pepper on a rich fig and amber base, this seasonal scent is a delicious breeze in a bottle. RF 2 BODY BFF GLIDE ‘N’ GO BODY OIL STICK £12.95, Frank Body Straight after a shower, before drying off, run this solid bar over your limbs and torso. Made with avocado oil, shea butter and rosehip oil, it’s hydrating and nourishing. It also doubles up as a highlighter – swipe across collar bones and down shins for a sexy, subtle sheen. AV 3 LASH LEGEND MAYBELLINE LASH SENSATIONAL…

LIKE AMANDA KNOX, Lorena Bobbitt and Tonya Harding, Monica Lewinsky is one of those American names you only need to hear for a series of strong images to spring to mind. The cigar. The stain on the pencil skirt. Clinton. To delve anywhere beneath their surface might smash the myth. Which I guess is the point of the latest gripping instalment of American Crime Story: Impeachment. Lewinsky’s tale is the third of Ryan Murphy’s flash and zip anthology series about modern US scandals, after the trial of OJ Simpson and murder of Gianni Versace. Lewinsky is credited as producer, meaning we’re getting the material aggregated against its closest eye witness. This tale of Bill Clinton’s appalling presidential power-wielding may turn out to be the best ACS yet, amid some, ahem,…

JOINING THE CAST of a cult comedy on its third series must be a daunting gig, and India Mullens describes her first day on the set of Sky’s Brassic as, ‘being like the new kid at school’. The gritty show, starring its creator Joe Gilgun, Michelle Keegan and Dominic West, follows a group of petty criminals in a forgotten Northern town. Luckily, the cast were, ‘incredibly welcoming. Michelle is so lovely, she’s every bit as great as you’d imagine,’ says India. Brassic is the actor’s first job since the pandemic, and she’s thrilled to be back at work. ‘A lot of my friends work in theatre, which is still so deeply impacted. Being back on set reminds me how lucky I am to be able to work in TV.’ You…