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Vogue
8 hours ago
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- Vogue
Markarian Resort 2026 Collection
Alexandra O'Neill's resort lineup for Markarian is a potpourri of options that fit whatever definition of 'resort' her shopper may have. There's her usual cocktail-ready holiday options, these trimmed with luscious velvets and finished in sparkling brocades, and her styles meant for true holi-days—meaning warm-weather appropriate 'vacation pieces,' as she called them at a preview, which 'transition and have longevity throughout the season.' O'Neill knows how to make a good party dress. There's an abundance of women in New York—many editors at this very magazine—who would be happy to confirm that. But this lookbook offers plenty proof: A coquette-ish LRD (little red dress, naturally) in velvet is a standout, as is a black floor-length sheath that looks demure in front but reveals a low-slung tie and train in the back. Her usual tea-length options remain covetable and are true crowd pleasers, though it's nice to see O'Neill push into more niche territory with delightfully playful alternatives like a black carwash fringe moment. O'Neill has also been working on defining what Markarian daywear looks like; here she did so with a range of silky, wispy, easy frocks and an array of knits. The former are the more successful—they encompass the same elegance that defines her eveningwear. The season's throughline is a bouquet of jaunty florals in an abundance of fabrications and realizations. The reasoning behind this was O'Neill's longing for warmer weather while she was working on this lineup over the winter months. She watched the Apple TV+ show Palm Royale, she said, which 'is totally ridiculous but so good.' The show might have inspired the warmth—and foliage—in this collection, but its outlandishness also comes through in its best look: a dress made of tons of tiny light-blue sequined circles finished with pink embroidery around them—they looked like bubbles or even snow globes. Funky and frisky yet totally appropriate, it was the just-right meeting point between O'Neill's winter holiday dressing and summer vacation-wear.
The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
Fashion fans left divided as iconic noughties trend is BACK in stores for summer – but many slam it as ‘cheap and tacky'
FASHION fans have been left totally divided after spotting an iconic noughties trend that has made its way back to the high-street. After going into fashion Room 101, the frock that defined the noughties has successfully fought its way back - but many are fuming and are describing it as ' cheap and tacky'. 4 4 4 The bandage dress first hit the catwalk back in 1989 as the grand finale of Hervé Léger's runway show, but it wasn't until the likes of Victoria Beckham and other celebrities went crazy for the dresses in the 00s that they became mainstream. Women were scrambling to get their hands on the high-street versions of the designer gowns, made with thick strips of fabric which work to 'bandage' your shape and flatten out problem areas. And now, shoppers will again be able to get their hands on the iconic bandage dresses, as they are now back in House of CB. The much-loved chain took to Instagram to share the exciting news, leaving many totally stunned. Alongside the social media post showing off the new frocks, the chain penned: 'She's baaaaaack. Shop the birthday bandage collection now and be ready to serve some cake.' According to those at House of CB, one of the 'most iconic party dresses is back for another dance'. The heavyweight stretch fabric of these £169 Sculpt Midi Bandage Dresses, which are available in a number of different colours and styles, features unique tension properties that contour your body and create curves to envy. The dresses are now elevated with even more definition around the bust and waistline, as well as flattering halter neck straps and a low scooped back that shows just the right amount of skin. A fashionista from London named Christie, was gobsmacked to see the figure hugging frocks back in stores and took to social media to share the news with others. Posting online, the content creator gave her followers a close-up look at the House of CB dresses and gasped: 'Bandage dresses are BACK??!!' M&S' must-have summer holiday dresses She then questioned: 'I fear I want one?' The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ christievian, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 227,900 views, 23,000 likes and 215 comments. But social media users were left divided by the return of bandage dresses - while some were overjoyed at the news, others slammed the frocks as 'cheap.' One person said: 'Love it! I remember I bought my first bandage dress at 20 back in 2007.' Fashion editor reveals the 90s trends that should stay in the past NINETIES and noughties trends especially have become a hit with Gen Z - most likely because they didn't wear them the first time round. Here, Deputy Fashion Editor Abby McHale gives the rundown of some of the trends that have made a comeback that we wish did not. Disc belts "A hit with celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Blake Lively, the belt itself did nothing that a belt should actually do - it was a mere fashion statement, not a piece to actually hold anything up. "And it seems it's not just me who is enraged by its return, with many taking to TikTok to give their views, saying: 'Oh no not the disc belt! I don't think I have the energy for it a 2nd time around' - I feel you." Jelly shoes "After not being seen on shelves for decades, they've made a reappearance and this time they're not just for kids. "Coming in a range of colourful patterns, you can get them all over the high street in either flat or heeled versions. "Not only will you look very childish wearing such shoes, but people will also need to learn that they aren't the comfiest - blister plasters will come in handy." Pedal pushers "The cropped knee-grazing trouser were all the rage in the 1990s and 2000s, but this time the model fash pack are all over them - with both Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski wearing them out recently. "The original IT girls, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot helped make the trousers - also called Capri pants - look effortlessly cool and glam. "Somehow this time round they don't seem to be having that same effect." Another added: 'I can live my early 2000 dreams.' A third commented: 'YEEEEESSSS SORRY BUT I LOVE IT.' However, at the same time, someone else sighed: 'I can't get behind it, I'm sorry.' A second disappointed shopper slammed: 'They're trying to make 2016 happen but it's too early. Give it 10 years at least!! This isn't how vintage and nostalgia works…' Not only this, but another expressed: 'They went away for a reason!' Meanwhile, one woman penned: 'I can't shake the tacky vibes I get from them.'
