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The National
2 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Keir Starmer's Government is every bit as chaotic as his predecessors
It emerged earlier this week that the minister had "evicted tenants" from a property she owned in London, reportedly in order to sell it, before re-listing the townhouse for rent with a rent increase of £700 per month. The tenants of Ali's property in Stratford in the east end of London had been informed in November 2024 that their fixed term rental contract with the MP would not be renewed as the house was being put up for sale. However shortly after vacating their former home, the tenants discovered that the house had been returned to the rental market with the monthly rent increased from £3300 to £4000. READ MORE: UK imports of Israeli fruit and veg increase as Gazans die of starvation Ali resigned following intense criticism from homelessness charities and opposition parties who demanded an explanation for the contradiction between the reason the tenants were given for the end of their rental contract and the house being returned to the rental market with a £700 rent markup. Laura Jackson, one of the four people who had rented the property, told the i paper: "It's an absolute joke. Trying to get that much money from renters is extortion." At the time of ending the tenants' contract, the firms which managed the property also attempted to charge Ali's tenants nearly £2000 for the house to be repainted and £395 for professional cleaning. Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, landlords are prohibited from charging their tenants for professional cleaning and are prohibited from charging tenants to repaint a home unless serious damage has occurred. Ali has insisted she did nothing wrong and had 'at all times' followed 'all legal requirements' and taken her responsibilities 'seriously'. But she added: 'It is clear that continuing in my role will be a distraction from the ambitious work of the Government. 'I have therefore decided to resign from my ministerial position.' READ MORE: Full list of UK Government departures as Keir Starmer loses his 10th member SNP Deputy Westminster Leader Pete Wishart said that Ali should have resigned "immediately" when the reports emerged. It's all looking terribly Tory isn't it. A gouging landlord is the very definition of the exploitative capitalism that the Labour party was supposedly founded to protect working people from. Following Ali's resignation, the Prime Minister thanked Ali for her 'diligent work' at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, saying it would have 'a lasting impact'. It's certainly going to have a lasting impact on the four former tenants who now have to find somewhere else to live while having a credit record marred by bills for painting and professional cleaning which may have been charged to them wrongly. Ali becomes the tenth member of the government lost by Starmer in the 13 months of his administration, which was elected on a promise to end the chaos and sleaze of the previous Conservative governments. This is a higher number of departures than those registered under his Tory predecessors during the equivalent period of their premierships. Rishi Sunak lost nine Government members in the first 13 months of his time in office, Boris Johnson six, and Theresa May just three. These changes do not include those who left government as part of a planned reshuffle. The only Tory Prime Minister who exceeds Starmer in terms of the rate of unplanned losses of government members is the lettuce PM herself, Liz Truss, who managed to lose three members of her government during her thankfully brief month and a half in office, although that was the least of her worries. Starmer's administration is shaping up to be every bit as sleazy and chaotic as the Conservatives he replaced. John Swinney urges international community to stop Israeli takeover plans First Minister John Swinney has called on the international community to stop Israel and secure a ceasefire in Gaza. His comments came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel plans to take military control of the entire Gaza Strip. (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire) His forces will impose military control before eventually handing it over to an Arab administration that involves neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority, which governs the Palestinian controlled areas of the West Bank. There is no Arab government which is willing to collude in Israel's occupation of Gaza. The plan will force around one million Palestinians out of Gaza City into the over-crowded, so-called "humanitarian zone" of Al-Mawasi in the south of the territory. It lacks the resources to adequately feed and shelter those who are already there, never mind one million more desperate, hungry, and traumatised people. Prior to the conflict, Al-Mawasi served as the rubbish dump for the entire Gaza strip – now it's where its people are being dumped by Israel, like so much unwanted garbage. Writing on Twitter/X, the First Minister wrote: wrote: "The decision of the Israeli government to seize control of Gaza City is completely and utterly unacceptable. It will create even more human suffering for the Palestinian people and further escalate the conflict. "The international community must stop Israel and secure a ceasefire." The decision of the Israeli Government to seize control of Gaza City is completely and utterly unacceptable. It will create even more human suffering for the Palestinian people and further escalate the conflict. The international community must stop Israel and secure a ceasefire. — John Swinney (@JohnSwinney) August 8, 2025 The Israeli announcement has been met with widespread condemnation around the globe, although notably not from US President Donald Trump and the White House. In response to the announcement, the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that until further notice, the German government will not approve any exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza. The leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, said it was increasingly clear that Netanyahu's goal was 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza. He urged Starmer to cease all arms exports to Israel and sanction Netanyahu and his cabinet. READ MORE: SNP demand recall of Westminster to sanction Benjamin Netanyahu However, Keir Starmer has typically stopped short of anything other than mild verbal criticism of Israel, without any commitment to take action. Starmer has urged Netanyahu to reconsider his plans to take over Gaza City and said the move would only bring more bloodshed. The Prime Minister continues to 'both sides' the issue, saying Israel and Hamas should de-escalate the conflict and agree to a ceasefire, and that the prospect of a negotiated two-state solution was 'vanishing before our eyes' without the two sides 'engaging in good faith in negotiations'. He said: 'Every day the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens and hostages taken by Hamas are being held in appalling and inhuman conditions. What we need is a ceasefire, a surge in humanitarian aid, the release of all hostages by Hamas and a negotiated solution. 'Our message is clear: a diplomatic solution is possible, but both parties must step away from the path of destruction.'
Sky News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News
Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali resigns after 'extortionate' rent hike claims
Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali has resigned after reportedly hiking the rent on a property she owns by hundreds of pounds - something described by one of her tenants as "extortion". That was just weeks after the previous tenants' contract ended, The i Paper said. Four tenants who rented a house in east London from Ms Ali were sent an email last November saying their lease would not be renewed, and which also gave them four months' notice to leave, the newspaper reported. The property was then re-listed with a £700 rent increase within weeks, the publication added. Laura Jackson, one of Ms Ali's former tenants, said she and three others collectively paid £3,300 in rent. Weeks after she and her fellow tenants had left, the self-employed restaurant owner said she saw the house re-listed with a rent of around £4,000. "It's an absolute joke," she said. "Trying to get that much money from renters is extortion." Ms Ali's house, rented on a fixed-term contract, was put up for sale while the tenants were living there, and was only relisted as a rental because it had not sold, according to The i Paper. The government's Renters' Rights Bill includes measures to ban landlords who end a tenancy to sell a property from re-listing it for six months. The Bill, which is nearing its end stages of scrutiny in Parliament, will also abolish fixed-term tenancies and ensure landlords give four months' notice if they want to sell their property. Responding to her resignation, shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly said: "I said that her actions were total hypocrisy and that she should go if the accusations were shown to be true." A Liberal Democrat spokesperson said: "Rushanara Ali fundamentally misunderstood her role. Her job was to tackle homelessness, not to increase it." In a letter to the prime minister, Ms Ali said that remaining in her role would be a "distraction from the ambitious work of this government". She added: "Further to recent reporting, I wanted to make it clear that at all times I have followed all relevant legal requirements. "I believe I took my responsibilities and duties seriously, and the facts demonstrate this." Previously, a spokesperson for Ms Ali said the tenants "stayed for the entirety of their fixed term contract, and were informed they could stay beyond the expiration of the fixed term, while the property remained on the market, but this was not taken up, and they decided to leave the property". The prime minister thanked Ms Ali for her "diligent work" and for helping to "deliver this government's ambitious agenda". Sir Keir Starmer said her work in putting in measures to repeal the Vagrancy Act would have a "significant impact". And he said she had been trying to encourage "more people to engage and participate in our democracy", something that would leave a "lasting legacy".
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Homelessness minister Rushanara Ali 'kicked out tenants from east London townhouse and raised rent by £700'
A government homelessness minister evicted four tenants from an east London townhouse before hiking the rent by hundreds of pounds, it has been reported. Rushanara Ali, 50, is said to have increased the rent on the four-bedroom property from £3,300 to £4,000 after throwing out the previous tenants. The occupants at the home, just a short distance from the Olympic Park, were reportedly given just four months' notice to leave last November. Weeks after they had left the property, it had been re-listed with the rent £700 a month higher than before, i paper reports. A source close to the Labour MP for Bethnal Green and Stepney told the i the occupants were told their fixed-term tenancy would not be renewed and offered a rolling contract while the house was on the market, but chose to leave. The property returned to the renters' market for hundreds more than the previous rent when a buyer could not be found. Ms Ali has previously criticised 'private renters being exploited'. She has also said the Labour government would 'empower people to challenge unreasonable rent increases'. The government's upcoming Renters' Rights Bill will prevent landlords who have ended a tenancy to sell a property from then re-listing it with higher rent until six months or more after its occupants have left. A former tenant of the east London property, Laura Jackson, told the i paper: 'It's an absolute joke. Trying to get that much money from renters is extortion'. The occupants were also told by letting agencies that they would be charged £2,400 for the home to be repainted and professionally cleaned. Landlords are prevented from charging tenants for professional cleaning under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. It is understood the charges were dropped after Ms Ali was told of them. However, Ms Jackson called them 'exploitative' and 'unfair'. Shadow housing secretary James Cleverley said the allegations 'would be an example of the most extreme hypocrisy and she should not have the job as homelessness minister'. A spokesperson for Ms Ali said: 'Rushanara takes her responsibilities seriously and complied with all relevant legal requirements.'
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Labour's homelessness minister 'threw out FOUR tenants then raised rent on her London home by £700'
Labour 's homelessness minister has been accused of 'extreme hypocrisy' after she allegedly threw out her own tenants and then raised rent by £700 a month. Landlord MP Rushanara Ali told tenants their lease would not be renewed and gave them four months' notice to get out of the £3,300-a-month property, a renter has claimed. But just four months after the group's departure, the four-bedroom townhouse, less than a mile from London 's Olympic Park, was reportedly back on the market - only this time for £4,000 per month. A source close to Ms Ali insisted the tenants were offered the chance to stay on a rolling contract prior to the house being put up for sale, after they were told the tenancy would not be renewed. They added the property was relisted only after Ms Ali did not find a buyer, the i Paper reports. But Laura Jackson, a self-employed restaurant owner and one of renters in the property, had a different view. Ms Jackson, 33, claimed she had received an email in November telling her the lease would not be renewed - and that she and the other occupiers had four months to leave. Only weeks later she saw the property back up for sale at the higher price of £700. The i said the new tenants confirmed they had moved in 'four or five months ago' and were paying the higher figure. Ms Jackson said: 'It's an absolute joke. Trying to get that much money from renters is extortion.' It comes as Labour's renters' Rights Bill, set to become law next year, prohibits landlords from relisting a property with higher rent until at least six months after tenants have moved out - where they have ended a tenancy in order to sell a property. Ms Ali has also previously spoken out against 'private renters being exploited' and insisted her Government will 'empower people to challenge unreasonable rent increases'. But Conservative shadow Housing Secretary, James Cleverly, said Ms Ali ought to consider her position as the allegations 'would be an example of the most extreme hypocrisy and she should not have the job as homelessness minister'. The property had been managed on behalf of the Bethnal Green and Stepney MP by two lettings agencies - Jack Barclay Estates and Avenue Lettings. At the time the tenants' contract ended, the firms also attempted to charge the tenants nearly £2,000 for the house to be repainted and £395 for professional cleaning. Landlords are prohibited from charging tenants for professional cleaning or to repaint a home under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, unless there has been serious damage. Minor scratches or scuffs to paint work all come under the umbrella of 'reasonable wear and tear', according to the Act. Ms Jackson described the experience as 'really stressful' and claimed the property was 'not clean when [they] moved in'. But mysteriously, the charges were dropped when Ms Jackson told the agencies she was aware their landlord was a Labour MP. She said: 'If we hadn't known the charges were unlawful, we would have had to pay them. It's exploitative.' Ms Jackson, a Labour voter, added she believed it to be 'morally wrong' that MPs can be landlords, in particular in their own areas, and dubbed it a conflict of interest. It is understood Ms Ali ensured the cleaning and repainting charges were dropped when she was told about them by her agency. The property is currently listed for sale at £894,995 - more than £300,000 what Ms Ali paid for it in 2014, according to the Land Registry. It was originally put up for sale at £914,995 last November before the price was reduced in February. The rental property is one of two owned by Ms Ali, according to the MP's register of interests. Ms Ali has served as Labour's minister for homelessness since the party's election win in July 2024. The Government previously said the end of a private rental contract is 'one of the leading causes of homelessness'. Ms Ali sung the praises of the Renters Rights' Bill in March as she said it would 'tackle the root cause of homelessness'. Under the bill, which is currently passing through Parliament, landlords may only ask tenants to leave if there has been antisocial behaviour or if they need to sell the property, or if the landlord or a family member needs to move in. Fixed-term tenancies are also set to be banned under the new legislation. Ben Twomey, the chief executive of Generation Rent, called the allegations 'shocking a wake-up call'.
Vogue
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Sweet Dreams! The Best Sheets on Amazon Are Surprisingly Luxurious
Apropos of nothing, my seven-year-old recently said: 'You know why I love hotels? The nice, crisp sheets.' He's caught on early to a universal truth, which is that an elevated sheet set is one of life's finest pleasures. Luckily, the best sheets on Amazon approximate those at a five-star hotel—if you know where to look, and when. From July 8 to 11, Prime Day 2025 will offer rare discounts on everything from travel essentials to dinnerware sets to, yes, sumptuous sheets that suit every type of sleeper. But here, as with any type of bedding, it's best to fill your cart with options that have been thoroughly vetted by those who don't, ahem, sleep on the details. Vogue's Guide to the Best Sheets on Amazon: Ahead of the four-day sales event, find the sheets that Vogue editors and interior designers approve for elevating bedtime in any setting—all just a click away on Amazon. Boll & Branch Signature Hemmed Sheet Set Boll & Branch Signature Hemmed Sheet Set $299 AMAZON Why We Love It: Known for its luxurious cotton bedding, this U.S. brand has become a bedroom staple for more than one Vogue editor. To wit: 'I'm a huge fan of Boll & Branch's breathable, buttery soft, 100% organic cotton sheets,' Vogue contributor Laura Jackson shared previously. Suited for all seasons, the brand's Hemmed Sheet Set comes with a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases—and you can take your pick of colors from a range that includes crisp white, rosy beige, misty grey, and more. 'I love how tonal each of the color options is, making for a calm and comfortable environment to come home to each night,' Jackson said. Known for its luxurious cotton bedding, this U.S. brand has become a bedroom staple for more than one Vogue editor. To wit: 'I'm a huge fan of Boll & Branch's breathable, buttery soft, 100% organic cotton sheets,' Vogue contributor Laura Jackson shared previously. Suited for all seasons, the brand's Hemmed Sheet Set comes with a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases—and you can take your pick of colors from a range that includes crisp white, rosy beige, misty grey, and more. 'I love how tonal each of the color options is, making for a calm and comfortable environment to come home to each night,' Jackson said. Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King Material: 100% organic cotton 100% organic cotton Colors: 9 Brooklinen Luxury Percale Sheet Set Brooklinen Luxury Percale Sheet Set $219 AMAZON Why We Love It: Another brand that puts Vogue editors to sleep—in a good way—is Brooklinen. The Brooklyn-based company is best known for its sheet sets, which allow for sweet dreams wrapped in Okeo-Tex-certified (or harmful-chemical-free) fabrics. For summertime in particular, the brand's cofounder, Vicki Fulop, instructs: 'You want something light and airy that not only keeps you cool, but also evokes the mood and spirit of the season.' This set is made from crisp, cool-to-the-touch percale, and comes with one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, and two pillowcases. Another brand that puts Vogue editors to sleep—in a good way—is Brooklinen. The Brooklyn-based company is best known for its sheet sets, which allow for sweet dreams wrapped in Okeo-Tex-certified (or harmful-chemical-free) fabrics. For summertime in particular, the brand's cofounder, Vicki Fulop, instructs: 'You want something light and airy that not only keeps you cool, but also evokes the mood and spirit of the season.' This set is made from crisp, cool-to-the-touch percale, and comes with one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, and two pillowcases. Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King Material: 100% long-staple cotton 100% long-staple cotton Colors: 6 Bed Threads Linen Flat Sheet Why We Love It: When describing her ideal bedding for summertime, Fulop also told Vogue: 'I've been really into linen because it sleeps cool and has that textured look that I love so much.' Test out her recommendation with these 100 percent French flax linen sheets from Australian brand Bed Threads. Sized to graze the floor when draped over a bed, the Okeo-Tex-certified sheets double as lightweight covers, and they get softer the more they're used and washed. What's more, they come in a wide color range that includes sheets in sage, lavender, terracotta shades, and—for a little Mid-century-style spice—turmeric. When describing her ideal bedding for summertime, Fulop also told Vogue: 'I've been really into linen because it sleeps cool and has that textured look that I love so much.' Test out her recommendation with these 100 percent French flax linen sheets from Australian brand Bed Threads. Sized to graze the floor when draped over a bed, the Okeo-Tex-certified sheets double as lightweight covers, and they get softer the more they're used and washed. What's more, they come in a wide color range that includes sheets in sage, lavender, terracotta shades, and—for a little Mid-century-style spice—turmeric. Sizes Available: Twin XL, Queen, King, California King Twin XL, Queen, King, California King Material: 100% French flax linen 100% French flax linen Colors: 11 Sijo Stone-Washed Organic French Linen Bed Sheet Set Why We Love It: The Sleep Foundation has deemed these Sijo sheets some of the best for keeping hot sleepers cool. They're also ideal for those with sensitive skin. Hypoallergenic and made of GOTS-certified organic linen, the sheets achieve their softness naturally: Instead of using chemicals or fabric softeners, the brand stone-washes them. Available in 11 colors, you can choose a sheet set that includes both the standard flat and fitted sheet, or just the flat. Either way, your new bedding just might invoke dreams of France: All Sijo linen is sourced from Normandy, which has a centuries-old tradition of producing top-notch linen. The Sleep Foundation has deemed these Sijo sheets some of the best for keeping hot sleepers cool. They're also ideal for those with sensitive skin. Hypoallergenic and made of GOTS-certified organic linen, the sheets achieve their softness naturally: Instead of using chemicals or fabric softeners, the brand stone-washes them. Available in 11 colors, you can choose a sheet set that includes both the standard flat and fitted sheet, or just the flat. Either way, your new bedding just might invoke dreams of France: All Sijo linen is sourced from Normandy, which has a centuries-old tradition of producing top-notch linen. Sizes Available: Full, Queen, King, California King Full, Queen, King, California King Material: 100% GOTS-certified organic linen 100% GOTS-certified organic linen Colors: 11 Marimekko Cotton Percale Sheet Set Why We Love It: In the market for a pop of print? Marimekko's Oeko-Tex-certified sheet sets are a Vogue favorite for breaking up solids in the bedroom. In this set, the 200-thread-count cotton makes for lightweight yet durable sheets and pillowcases, and the fabric feels crisp and smooth. Now for the fun part: Available in 10 patterns that range from Tiiliskivi (a tomato red grid) to the iconic Unikko (a vibrant poppy print), the playful sheet sets awaken one's inner designer even as they support falling asleep. In the market for a pop of print? Marimekko's Oeko-Tex-certified sheet sets are a Vogue favorite for breaking up solids in the bedroom. In this set, the 200-thread-count cotton makes for lightweight yet durable sheets and pillowcases, and the fabric feels crisp and smooth. Now for the fun part: Available in 10 patterns that range from Tiiliskivi (a tomato red grid) to the iconic Unikko (a vibrant poppy print), the playful sheet sets awaken one's inner designer even as they support falling asleep. Sizes Available: Twin/Twin XL, Full, Queen, King Twin/Twin XL, Full, Queen, King Material: 100% premium cotton percale 100% premium cotton percale Colors: 10 H by Frette Sateen Fitted Sheet H by Frette Sateen Fitted Sheet $135 AMAZON Why We Love It: Vogue's edit of the best places to buy bedding wouldn't be complete without Frette, and neither would a bed in one of the world's most high-end hotels. Synonymous with fine fabrics since 1860, the Italian brand currently supplies sheets for The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, The Peninsula—and, should you wish, your bedroom. The brand's sateen fitted sheet has a silky feel, seams meticulously finished to avoid fraying, and the rest-easy promise of an Oeko-Tex certification. Vogue's edit of the best places to buy bedding wouldn't be complete without Frette, and neither would a bed in one of the world's most high-end hotels. Synonymous with fine fabrics since 1860, the Italian brand currently supplies sheets for The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, The Peninsula—and, should you wish, your bedroom. The brand's sateen fitted sheet has a silky feel, seams meticulously finished to avoid fraying, and the rest-easy promise of an Oeko-Tex certification. Sizes Available: Twin, Queen, King, California King Twin, Queen, King, California King Material: 100% long-staple cotton 100% long-staple cotton Colors: 1 Coyuchi Organic Crinkled Percale Cooling Sheet Set Coyuchi Organic Crinkled Percale Cooling Sheet Set $218 AMAZON Why We Love It: Another brand Vogue implicitly trusts for making bedtime a breeze is Coyuchi. Inspired by coastal living, its organic bedding is minimally processed from fine fibers, and the crinkled percale sheet set could have been freshly plucked from a Nancy Meyers-designed beach house. Made of GOTS- and Fair Trade-certified, long-staple cotton, the sheets and pillowcases in this set are woven to promote maximum airflow and breathability. Cooling and casually crinkled, the sheets have the lived-in feel of a favorite t-shirt, and they come in soothing neutrals such as Steel Blue, Sage, and Pewter. Another brand Vogue implicitly trusts for making bedtime a breeze is Coyuchi. Inspired by coastal living, its organic bedding is minimally processed from fine fibers, and the crinkled percale sheet set could have been freshly plucked from a Nancy Meyers-designed beach house. Made of GOTS- and Fair Trade-certified, long-staple cotton, the sheets and pillowcases in this set are woven to promote maximum airflow and breathability. Cooling and casually crinkled, the sheets have the lived-in feel of a favorite t-shirt, and they come in soothing neutrals such as Steel Blue, Sage, and Pewter. Sizes Available: Twin, Full, Queen, King, California King Twin, Full, Queen, King, California King Material: 100% organic long-staple cotton 100% organic long-staple cotton Colors: 8 FluffCo 100% Cotton Flat and Fitted Sheet Set FluffCo 100% Cotton Flat and Fitted Sheet Set $149 AMAZON Why We Love It: FluffCo's 300-thread-count sheets are made with combed cotton, which tends to be softer, more durable, and gentler on sensitive skin than other kinds of cotton. (In short, the combing process helps remove shorter fibers and impurities that could cause irritation.) Sourced from the same suppliers that provide bedding for top-notch hotels, the brand's flat and fitted sheets bring a touch of the suite life to your bed. The fitted sheet is designed to stay extra snug, and both sheets have a silken feel that makes snuggling into bed a touch more luxe—at a budget-friendly price, to boot. FluffCo's 300-thread-count sheets are made with combed cotton, which tends to be softer, more durable, and gentler on sensitive skin than other kinds of cotton. (In short, the combing process helps remove shorter fibers and impurities that could cause irritation.) Sourced from the same suppliers that provide bedding for top-notch hotels, the brand's flat and fitted sheets bring a touch of the suite life to your bed. The fitted sheet is designed to stay extra snug, and both sheets have a silken feel that makes snuggling into bed a touch more luxe—at a budget-friendly price, to boot. Sizes Available: Queen, King Queen, King Material: 100% cotton 100% cotton Colors: 1 Cozy Earth Luxury Bed Sheet Set Why We Love It: Cozy Earth has a long list of famous fans, including Kris Jenner and Oprah Winfrey. What's the appeal? The brand gives its sheets an oversized fit and a relaxed drape for a looser, more comfortably casual vibe. (Think a boyfriend sweater versus a fitted blazer.) Made from bamboo-derived viscose, the sheets are renowned for their dreamy softness. Pro tip: The brand recommends making your bed while the sheets are still a bit damp, which will help them stay wrinkle-free. Cozy Earth has a long list of famous fans, including Kris Jenner and Oprah Winfrey. What's the appeal? The brand gives its sheets an oversized fit and a relaxed drape for a looser, more comfortably casual vibe. (Think a boyfriend sweater versus a fitted blazer.) Made from bamboo-derived viscose, the sheets are renowned for their dreamy softness. Pro tip: The brand recommends making your bed while the sheets are still a bit damp, which will help them stay wrinkle-free. Sizes Available: Twin, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King Twin, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King Material: 100% viscose from bamboo 100% viscose from bamboo Colors: 10 Cariloha Resort 4-Piece Sateen Sheet Set Cariloha Sateen sheet set $299 AMAZON Why We Love It: Cariloha's 400-thread-count sheet set is an ode to resort life—or, more accurately, to that deep, unbothered, out-of-office sleep. With a sateen-weave finish, the sheets and pillowcases have a silky feel and a temperature-regulating design to help sleepers stay cool at night. Oeko-Tex-certified, the bedding comes in beachy colors like creamy Coconut Milk and seaglass-hued Ocean Mist. Cariloha's 400-thread-count sheet set is an ode to resort life—or, more accurately, to that deep, unbothered, out-of-office sleep. With a sateen-weave finish, the sheets and pillowcases have a silky feel and a temperature-regulating design to help sleepers stay cool at night. Oeko-Tex-certified, the bedding comes in beachy colors like creamy Coconut Milk and seaglass-hued Ocean Mist. Sizes Available: Queen, King, Split King Queen, King, Split King Material: 100% viscose with a sateen-weave finish 100% viscose with a sateen-weave finish Colors: 7 Buffy 100% Eucalyptus Lyocell Sheet Buffy 100% Eucalyptus Lyocell Sheet $220 AMAZON Why We Love It: Vouched for by Vogue, New York-based Buffy uses earth-friendly materials to craft sheets that are soft, breathable, and cool to the touch. Using plant-based dyes from pomegranate and turmeric, its 300-thread-count eucalyptus sheets come in shades of blue, pink, and white, and they're made with technology that absorbs excess moisture and helps regulate body temperature. The fitted sheet has extra-deep pockets to fit all mattresses, and the sheets are hypoallergenic and Oeko-Tex tested. Vouched for by Vogue, New York-based Buffy uses earth-friendly materials to craft sheets that are soft, breathable, and cool to the touch. Using plant-based dyes from pomegranate and turmeric, its 300-thread-count eucalyptus sheets come in shades of blue, pink, and white, and they're made with technology that absorbs excess moisture and helps regulate body temperature. The fitted sheet has extra-deep pockets to fit all mattresses, and the sheets are hypoallergenic and Oeko-Tex tested. Sizes Available: Full, Queen, King Full, Queen, King Material: Lyocell Lyocell Colors: 3 Laura Ashley Percale Cotton Bed Sheets Why We Love It: Anyone with the smallest yen for florals should have at least one set of Laura Ashley sheets. These, made with cooling percale cotton, come in over 30 different colors and prints, which include blue-and-white floral vine design, garden-green toile, and the primmest of pink rosebuds. Crisp, smooth, and cool, the sheets run no risk of stifling hot sleepers, and the pillowcases have self-hems that lend a polished look to any bed—or dorm room. (Luckily, sizes include the college-campus-standard Twin XL.) Anyone with the smallest yen for florals should have at least one set of Laura Ashley sheets. These, made with cooling percale cotton, come in over 30 different colors and prints, which include blue-and-white floral vine design, garden-green toile, and the primmest of pink rosebuds. Crisp, smooth, and cool, the sheets run no risk of stifling hot sleepers, and the pillowcases have self-hems that lend a polished look to any bed—or dorm room. (Luckily, sizes include the college-campus-standard Twin XL.) Sizes Available: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King Material: 100% percale cotton 100% percale cotton Colors: 30+ 8 More Sheets We Love to Shop: Matouk Amara Triple Pearl Embroidered 300 Thread-Count Flat Sheet $174 NORDSTROM With a 300 thread count and an elegant, triple-pearl motif, Matouk's sateen flat sheet brings luxury hotel caché to any bedding set. Parachute Percale Sheet Set $299 NORDSTROM $299 PARACHUTE HOME Parachute's organic percale cotton sheet set offers a supremely soft sleeping experience—its earthy color range, which includes soothing shades like Moss, Adobe, and Bone, is also soft on the eyes. Snowe Home Percale Sheet Set $302 SNOWE HOME Snowe Home's 500-thread-count, long-staple percale cotton sheets feel crisp and smooth; if you sleep hot, they'll feel refreshingly lightweight on the skin. Quince Classic Organic Percale Sheet $110 QUINCE High-quality and budget-friendly, Quince sheets are another Vogue editor staple. Ideal for summertime, the organic percale sheets have a 270 thread count and a cooling feel. Tekla Linen Flat Sheet $245 TEKLA FABRICS $305 SSENSE A Vogue editor-favorite for bedding—associate shopping director Talia Abbas loves their wool throw blanket—Tekla's 100% French flax linen sheet softens over time, and, with its softly textured look, has immediate visual appeal. How pretty is the pale lemon color? Serena and Lily Nantucket Stripe Linen Sheet Set $428 SERENA & LILY Yarn-dyed, ruffled linen with a little frill brings a jaunty, nautical look to the bedroom. If you're looking to branch out from neutrals, this is for you.
