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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The fashion pack are all wearing this cult handbag - and John Lewis has a similar design at a third of the price
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more There's just one handbag designer that's dominated the fashion discourse this season - and that's Dragon Diffusion. It's the brand behind a line of woven leather handbags that have become the look of 2025, worn by everyone from style icon Ashley Olsen to just about every chic influencer we follow on Instagram. Dragon Diffusion may have launched a range of slightly more affordable bags with Rixo, but the original will set you back at least £400. It's not the crazy price point of some designer handbags, but it does put the range of woven leather totes out of budget for most of us, which is why we've had our eyes peeled on the high street for similar-looking designs. Enter John Lewis, with its leather woven tote bag, available in burgundy and black. Crafted from soft leather, the spacious bag features two top handles, a large main compartment and slip pocket to keep your valuables safe. John Lewis Leather Woven Tote Bag £149 Shop At £149, it's not cheap (although you are paying for genuine leather) - but it's less than a third of the most similar-looking design from Dragon Diffusion, albeit without quite the same rich, brown tone or intricate detailing on the handles. What's more, both bags are big enough to cart round all the things you might need for the day - from make-up bag to laptop - in a much more chic way than the standard freebie tote bag we often find ourselves with. Long live the big bag trend.
The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
How to channel the celeb-approved 70s summer trend, according to fashion editors
THIS summer, A-listers have been swanning around the Med draped in swirly prints and bold colour combos that have got us in a spin for all things 1970s. And the high street is hot on their stylish heels to bring the trend to those of us with a smaller budget. The likes of Sofia Richie, 7 Kylie Jenner does la dolce vita 70s-style in Venice Credit: Stefano Mazzola/GC Images 7 Charithra Chandran is pretty in pink in a '70s-style suit at Wimbledon Credit: Max Cisotti/for Champagne Lanson From heeled flip-flops to chic headscarves, accessories are an easy way to transform you into a jet-set icon - even if you're just soaking up the sun in your garden. 7 Sofia Richie rocks a stylish retro bandana Credit: Instagram/Sofia Grainge 7 Hailey Bieber wears a striking co-ord on holiday in Mallorca Credit: Instagram/Hailey Rhodes Bieber Here, Fabulous' fashion team reveal their pick of the best high-street buys to nail the trend without a celebrity bank balance. Clemmie Fieldsend, 35, Fashion Editor 7 Clemmie's Accessorize dress channels Missoni vibes, at a fraction of the price Credit: Necklace, £49, Boden - Swimsuit, £35, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer - Dress, £50, Accessorize at Marks & Spencer - Bag, £198, Reiss - Sunglasses, £20, Jeepers Peppers - Shoes, £29, Next - read more in shopping When I think of Euro summers, I immediately think of Missoni. Sitting poolside in the iconic zig-zag print and a statement pair of Thankfully, Accessorize has come to the rescue with this chevron-print dress. The lightweight Most read in Fabulous I'll team it with a classic woven bag, like this Reiss bucket bag that's a dupe for the more expensive Dragon Diffusion version, a simple pair of wear-everywhere flip-flops from Next, and oval sunglasses. A chunky necklace to sit in the scoop neckline of the dress is ideal for the evening, but for daytime all I need is a plain swimsuit underneath - this M&S option is my ride-or-die Abby McHale, 30, Deputy Fashion Editor 7 Abby's striped Zara top and orange-lens sunglasses make the perfect '70s-inspired combo Credit: Top, £25.99, Zara - Trousers, £19.99, H&M - Sunglasses, £55, Le Specs at Anthropologie - Bag, £139.99, Mango - Sandals, £35, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer - I may not have a summer holiday booked yet, but I can at least dress like I'm heading overseas! This brown and blue striped knit from Zara screams '70s, but with a modern-day twist. Keeping this as the highlight of my look, I've paired it with some wide-leg linen trousers, flat Plus, these oversized aviator sunnies are adding to my retro vibe. You could also wear a bandana - not only will it keep your hair out of your face, but you'll also be bang on trend with this Euro style. Emily Regan, 25, Fashion Assistant 7 Inspired by '70s style, Emily is adding colour into her neutral wardrobe Credit: Scarf, £12.99, H&M - Bag, £139.99, Mango - Top, £22.99, Zara - Sandals, £22.99, New Look - Skirt, £25.99, Zara - Bag charm, £19.99, Parfois - I usually lean towards neural tones, but with the '70s-inspired trend making a comeback this summer, I've been experimenting with bolder colours. I was drawn to this orange-print skirt from Zara, as the slightly faded pattern gives the perfect retro vibes. This bright orange halterneck top is not a style I'd usually go for, but I decided to give it a go after seeing my friend in a similar one recently. Plus, it'll be great for the heatwave! I've paired it with this ombre neck scarf - another nod to the '70s trend - and some brown New Look sandals. Finally, I've added a brown woven bag to match my shoes, plus some fun bag charms for a touch of whimsy. Why the high street still rules! Fabulous' Fashion Director, Tracey Lea Sayer shares her thoughts. I WAS 10 when I first discovered the utter joy of high-street shopping for clothes with my mum and nan. Going into town on Saturday became a family tradition – a girls' day out we would look forward to all week. My mum's favourite shop was M&S, where she would gaze at jackets with big shoulder pads and floral sundresses, while my nan would make a beeline for John Lewis and their classic coats and elegant court shoes. I was all over Tammy Girl – Etam's little sister – and Chelsea Girl, which was later rebranded to high-street fave River Island. I would spend hours in the changing rooms, watched keenly by my two cheerleaders, who gave the thumbs up – or thumbs down – on what I was trying on. Frilly ra-ra skirts, duster coats, polka dot leggings, puff balls, boob tubes… I tried them all, often making my nan howl with laughter. Fashion wasn't so fast back in the 1980s and every item was cherished and worn until it fell apart – literally – at the seams. At 18, I went to art college and my tastes became more refined. Extra cash from a part-time job in a bar meant I could move on to slightly more expensive stores, like Warehouse, Miss Selfridge and the mecca that was Topshop. I knew at this point I wanted to work in fashion because the high street had totally seduced me. One day, I wrote an article for a competition in a glossy mag about my love of retail therapy and my favourite LBD – and I won! That led me to where I am today – Fashion Director of Fabulous . It's not just me that loves the high street – big-name designers are fans, too. When Cool Britannia hit in the '90s, they all turned up in one big store. Designers at Debenhams was a stroke of genius by Debenhams CEO Belinda Earl, designer Ben de Lisi and fashion director Spencer Hawken, who introduced diffusion ranges from John Rocha, Matthew Williamson and Betty Jackson, to name a few. This meant we could all afford a bit of luxury and wear a well-known designer's signature style. Years later, I hosted a night with Debenhams and Fabulous for 250 readers, who were in awe meeting all the designers. It was a real career highlight for me. In 2004, H&M started rolling out their international designer collabs. Karl Lagerfeld was first, followed by Roberto Cavalli, Marni, Stella McCartney, Maison Martin Margiela, Sonia Rykiel, Comme des Garçons, Balmain, Versace and many, many more. I could barely contain myself! Then in 2007, Kate Moss launched her first collection with Topshop, with thousands queuing along London's Oxford Street. I remember sitting behind Ms Moss and Topshop boss Philip Green at a London Fashion Week Topshop Unique catwalk show. I had my three-year-old daughter, Frankie, in tow and we both made the news the next day after we were papped behind Kate, my supermodel girl crush. At the time, the high street was on fire. Who needed designer buys when Mango stocked tin foil trousers just like the designer Isabel Marant ones and you could buy a bit of Barbara Hulanicki's legendary brand Biba from Topshop? High street stores even started to storm London Fashion week. Although Topshop Unique had shown collections since 2001, in 2013 River Island showed its first collection in collaboration with global superstar Rihanna, who was flown in by a friend of mine on a private jet. KER-CHING! A whole new generation of high profile high street collabs followed. Beyoncé created Ivy Park with Topshop's Philip Green and I even flew to LA for Fabulous to shoot the Kardashian sisters in their bodycon 'Kollection' for Dorothy Perkins. I am pleased to say they were the absolute dream cover stars. Fast forward to 2024 and while the high street doesn't look exactly like it did pre-Covid, it has made a gallant comeback. Stores like M&S, Reserved and Zara, and designer collabs like Victoria Beckham X Mango and Rochelle Humes for Next are giving me all the feels. The supermarkets have really come into their own, too, smashing it with gorgeous collections that look expensive, but at prices that still allow us to afford the weekly shop. The last 30 years of high street fashion have been one big adventure for me. Bring on the next 30!
Scottish Sun
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
How to channel the celeb-approved 70s summer trend, according to fashion editors
Keep scrolling to find a Reiss bag that's a perfect dupe of the viral Dragon Diffusion bag, for less than half price MED FOR IT How to channel the celeb-approved 70s summer trend, according to fashion editors Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS summer, A-listers have been swanning around the Med draped in swirly prints and bold colour combos that have got us in a spin for all things 1970s. And the high street is hot on their stylish heels to bring the trend to those of us with a smaller budget. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The likes of Sofia Richie, Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner are living la dolce vita abroad, while others such as Charithra Chandran, are flying the '70s flag in the UK. 7 Kylie Jenner does la dolce vita 70s-style in Venice Credit: Stefano Mazzola/GC Images 7 Charithra Chandran is pretty in pink in a '70s-style suit at Wimbledon Credit: Max Cisotti/for Champagne Lanson From heeled flip-flops to chic headscarves, accessories are an easy way to transform you into a jet-set icon - even if you're just soaking up the sun in your garden. 7 Sofia Richie rocks a stylish retro bandana Credit: Instagram/Sofia Grainge 7 Hailey Bieber wears a striking co-ord on holiday in Mallorca Credit: Instagram/Hailey Rhodes Bieber Here, Fabulous' fashion team reveal their pick of the best high-street buys to nail the trend without a celebrity bank balance. Clemmie Fieldsend, 35, Fashion Editor 7 Clemmie's Accessorize dress channels Missoni vibes, at a fraction of the price Credit: When I think of Euro summers, I immediately think of Missoni. Sitting poolside in the iconic zig-zag print and a statement pair of sunnies is the dream, but my bank balance doesn't reflect that reality. Thankfully, Accessorize has come to the rescue with this chevron-print dress. The lightweight crochet knit makes it feel 1970s, plus I love the stylish neutral colourway, which will pair well with the rest of my summer wardrobe. I'll team it with a classic woven bag, like this Reiss bucket bag that's a dupe for the more expensive Dragon Diffusion version, a simple pair of wear-everywhere flip-flops from Next, and oval sunglasses. A chunky necklace to sit in the scoop neckline of the dress is ideal for the evening, but for daytime all I need is a plain swimsuit underneath - this M&S option is my ride-or-die swimsuit - and a cocktail in hand. Abby McHale, 30, Deputy Fashion Editor 7 Abby's striped Zara top and orange-lens sunglasses make the perfect '70s-inspired combo Credit: I may not have a summer holiday booked yet, but I can at least dress like I'm heading overseas! This brown and blue striped knit from Zara screams '70s, but with a modern-day twist. Keeping this as the highlight of my look, I've paired it with some wide-leg linen trousers, flat sandals and a braided leather bag. Plus, these oversized aviator sunnies are adding to my retro vibe. You could also wear a bandana - not only will it keep your hair out of your face, but you'll also be bang on trend with this Euro style. Emily Regan, 25, Fashion Assistant 7 Inspired by '70s style, Emily is adding colour into her neutral wardrobe Credit: I usually lean towards neural tones, but with the '70s-inspired trend making a comeback this summer, I've been experimenting with bolder colours. I was drawn to this orange-print skirt from Zara, as the slightly faded pattern gives the perfect retro vibes. This bright orange halterneck top is not a style I'd usually go for, but I decided to give it a go after seeing my friend in a similar one recently. Plus, it'll be great for the heatwave! I've paired it with this ombre neck scarf - another nod to the '70s trend - and some brown New Look sandals. Finally, I've added a brown woven bag to match my shoes, plus some fun bag charms for a touch of whimsy.
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
I'm a fashion editor and these are the 6 wardrobe staples every woman needs to dress for a heatwave
Linen-blend co-ords Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Your coolest move when the mercury rises? Swerve the polyester or wool-rich suit for a breezy linen co-ord, which looks just as put- together but will keep you cool. Reserve pure linen for off duty and opt for a linen blend – it will hold its shape better after you've been sitting at your desk and ensure you look sharp in meetings. Woven-leather totes Save your straw tote from sagging under the weight of your office paraphernalia and instead pack your laptop (and the kitchen sink) into an on-trend braided-leather iteration. The hit Belgian brand Dragon Diffusion started the trend with its handwoven buffalo-leather bags last summer and the style is now a staple among the fashion set. The designer version isn't cheap, but there are affordable takes everywhere – I have my eye on the one by Dune (bottom). Bag, £179 and bag charm, £39, Breezy circle skirts When the humidity rises, give your satin slip skirt a day off – far too sticky – and say hi to the breezy circle skirt (BCS). Its A-line silhouette is universally flattering, the wide hem allows airflow and it's as smart with a white T-shirt as it is with a frothy blouse. Wyse London leads the BCS pack, but there are plenty of well-priced pieces around. Blingy statement cuffs Keep delicate jewellery for the beach and look to the noughties-inspired blingy gold cuff, which ruled the runways of Alaïa and Saint Laurent at Fashion Week. Perfect for ramping up the simplest of high-summer looks, pair yours with a block-colour co-ord or slot one over the sleeve of a white cotton shirt. It's a great way to add interest to your outfit – and it needn't cost you an arm and a leg. Graphic floral midis Still living in ditsy tea dresses? Then update your look while staying desk-ready. Thanks to the S/S 25 runway collections at Loewe and Etro, this season's go-to floral dresses feature bold, graphic prints with sharper, cleaner cuts. For inspo, look to hero midi-dress brands Nobody's Child and Jigsaw (below). Chunky flat sandals Flip-flops are too casual for most offices and I have yet to find a skinny sandal that's walkable. In fact, your hero shoe in the heat is the chunky strappy sandal. It's supportive enough for stomping through the city and, as long as your style has a substantial footbed, you'll still look formal enough. Even better, Fitflop is a comfort specialist, as is the Parisian shoe brand Bobbies (above). Just book in your pedi asap! Sandals, £195,
Graziadaily
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
I've had this summer dress on my moodboard for weeks – it's finally back in stock
Nobody's doing summer dressing quite as well as Rixo right now. Its brilliant collaboration with Dragon Diffusion has been responsible for summer's most exciting handbags, and its vintage-inspired dresses have a pretty extensive celebrity fan club that includes Kate Middleton, Olivia Rodrigo and Sofia Richie. So it's safe to say that we've been fans of the British label for a while now. And just when we thought we couldn't love the label anymore, along came the dress of the season: the Edina. Classic yet timeless, the Edina has all the makings of a classic white summer dress – from its breathable cotton construction to its breezy ankle-skimming length. So what makes it special? The vintage Rixo touch, of course. Inspired by the brand's cult-favourite Ellery blouse, the maxi dress features a similar classic V-neckline trimmed with an oversized lace collar, evoking Prairie dress comparisons in the best way possible. Add to that a flattering ruffled hem and puffed sleeves, and you've got a dress that looks instantly polished and easy to wear. Little surprise, then, that our favourite influencers have been wearing the dress on repeat lately. Edina Cotton Maxi Dress Delicate, vintage-inspired and fashion editor-approved, this pretty white maxi will see you through everything from garden parties and race days to beachside dinners on holiday with ease. Then there's the details – from the intricate lace panels and delicate floral embroidery down the front to the micro pleats that subtly sculpt your shape – that make the Edina anything but basic. As with every other dress in Rixo's archives, the Edina has been designed to flatter across body types. If, like me, you're under 5'3" and find yourself tripping over most maxis, the Edina dress is available in a shorter length specifically for petites, while the adjustable waist tie helps adjust the shape to be as loose or fitted as you prefer. As wearable as it is appealing, the Edina dress is a moment in itself, which means styling it is as easy as it gets. Wear it with dainty Mary Janes and a straw bag for an unmistakably elegant weekend look or throw it on with wedge heels and some sleek sunglasses for a garden party or even a day at Wimbledon. The vintage-inspired dress could just as easily belong in one of your mum's old Kodak moments as it will on your Instagram grid. So naturally, it sold out fast after its initial release. Now that it's finally been restocked, we'd advise against hesitation. Whether you plan on twirling through Europe in the pretty white maxi or donning one for any upcoming event on your social calendar, Rixo's Edina dress isn't one you'd want to miss out on. Aubrie Cotton Midi Dress A boho spin on white dresses, the Aubrey is inspired by nightdresses from the 70s and features a smocked bodice that flares out into a tiered A-line skirt. Simply add a basket bag, wedge heels and a head scarf for a retro summer look. Hilary Cotton Dress If you're determined to stick to darker shades through summer, the Hilary cotton maxi makes for an excellent black dress for warmer weather. Boasting the same gorgeous lace panels, embroidery and ruffled hem as the Edina, this versatile maxi is incredibly easy to dress up or down depending on your preference. Main image credits: ©Instagram/@dianekari Hitanshi Kamdar is a senior commerce writer for Grazia. Hitanshi is always on the hunt for the latest trends, emerging designers and the internet's most bizarre style discourse. When not writing, she can be found IDing outfits during Netflix binges and shopping for the latest It-girl shoe trends.
