The Guardian — Fashion • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

Artist, writer, fashion editor and raconteur whose bohemian lifestyle inspired her bonkbuster novels Though she accomplished much else, Molly Parkin has died, at the age of 93 after suffering from Alzheimer’s, as an acknowledged artist, which is what she had really wanted from life. She had passed through fashion, journalism, writing fiction and nonfiction, notoriety and foulmouthed fame, on television and off, plus more than 50 dwelling places, two husbands, and encounters with men beyond enumeration.

But art – paintings super-aware of emotion in a landscape – was her first and last love, and her serious talent. A male artist living so expansively could expect to be appreciated for surviving into old age, the loss of muse and money, the bottles and the cigarettes, the energy invested in the constant pursuit of sex and in telling the world about it.

The Guardian — Fashion • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

In politics, clothes matter – as the mid-market formal wear favoured by the new, young New York mayor testifies Growing up in London in the 00s, I was surrounded by suits. On City boys darting around the Square Mile.

In Hyde Park, where Arab dads in baggy suits kicked footballs with their children in honeyed light. At school, where cheap grey suits were our uniform.

The suit has always been a costume of seriousness that signals powerfulness and performance; all the things I was apparently supposed to want if I ever intended to become a “man”. But until recently, my generation seemed to wear them less and less, and they had all but disappeared from my consciousness.

The Guardian — Fashion • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

Against a backdrop of rising white nationalism, the ‘global authority on colour’ has chosen white as the shade of 2026. Four experts wade in on the implications for everything from interior design choices to racial politics • Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox?

Sign up here For more than 25 years, Pantone, which describes itself as “the global authority for colour communication and inspiration”, has attempted to prophesy the year ahead by choosing its specific colour. For 2026, it is hedging its bets on something called cloud dancer .

The Guardian — Fashion • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

They don’t have to be expensive, they go with everything and they boost confidence – if you get the styling right The eternal appeal of the white shirt is not just that it goes with anything, although it does. And not only that it can take you anywhere, although it can.

It is not even that it never goes out of style, or that good quality versions are accessible at real-world prices, although those are true also. A white shirt is self-confidence.

It stands for it, and it brings it, and that’s the real secret. It is a superhero cloak that bestows you with this formidable power.

The Guardian — Fashion • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

As screen fatigue grows, a new trend is swapping smartphones for crosswords and sketchbooks – turning the humble bag into a tool for offline living There’s a new “it” bag – but this time it is not about a designer label or splashy logo. Instead, it’s what is inside that counts.

So-called analogue bags, filled with activities such as crosswords, knitting, novels and journals, have become the unexpected accessory of the season. Continue reading...

The Guardian — Fashion • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

Whether it’s hidden layers or touchscreen gloves, our fashion expert shares her tips for staying snug when the temperature drops • The best slippers for men and women Dressing for winter is a balancing act: it’s rare you’ll ever be the perfect temperature. One moment you step outside to see your breath hanging in the air, the next you’re packed into a sweltering, crowded train.

Luckily, a few smart wardrobe hacks can help with this seasonal conundrum. From thermal fabrics that keep you warm without bulk to breathable knitwear, these simple upgrades can transform your winter style while keeping you warm and cosy even on the coldest days.

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The Guardian — Fashion • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

Claudia Winkleman is among high-profile women again popularising the trouser style once favoured by hippies In fashion currently, trouser shape firmly sit in two camps – skin-tight, as with the revival of skinny jeans, or ultra oversized and baggy. But, perhaps, there is a third way.

Enter – once again – the flare. The trouser shape, first popularised in the 70s and flirted with briefly five years ago, is back again in 2026.

Resale app Depop says there has been a 30% increase in the searches for the style this month alone. Continue reading...

Design Milk • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

On a 13 × 60-foot lot near Ibirapuera Park, Casa MA, by RUA 141, transforms industrial materials, gardens, and daylight into a warm, multi-level urban home.

Design Milk • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

The Beachman 64 Street Spec Café Racer motorcycle matches vintage-inspired charm with an innovative electric engine.

Design Milk • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

A sunshine yellow edition of Rogier Martens’ Wheelbench by Weltevree for Kröller-Müller Museum invites users to choose their own place of rest.

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