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The Sun
21-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Lidl launches new ‘pure cotton' trousers that are ‘elasticated, soft, comfortable' & £20 cheaper than M&S' viral pair
IF you couldn't get your hands on the 'comfiest trousers' ever from M&S - fear not, Lidl has got you covered. As well as being super cute and bloat friendly, they're also perfect for keeping cool in summer too. 3 Not only this, but they're incredibly affordable, so if you're looking to give your wardrobe an upgrade this season, then we've got just the thing for you. And if the thought of splashing almost £30 on a pair of trousers sends shivers down your spine, then you're sure to be thrilled when you see this new Lidl pair that'll cost you less than a tenner - yes, you heard that correctly. So if you've got plans to head down to Lidl to get your groceries any time soon, you'll need to keep your eyes peeled as you won't want to miss the new Esmara Ladies' Striped Muslin Trousers, which are brand new in middle aisles. The 'pure cotton' trousers are just £6.99 each, which we think is a real steal. Not only this, but you can even nab two pairs for only £12. According to Lidl bosses, the supermarket trousers are 'made from soft and comfortable muslin fabric'. Not only this, but they also have a 'comfortable elasticated waistband" too. They've also got side pockets, which we're sure many will love. The trousers are available in sizes small to large, making them great for a variety of different body shapes. The high-waisted trousers are not only gorgeous, but look incredibly similar to the viral pair from M&S that sent fashion fans wild last month. But with the M&S pair setting shoppers back £27.50, if you're after something that'll save you cash, these are sure to be right up your street. Thanks to this similar alternative, you'll be thrilled to know that this Lidl pair are £20.51 cheaper. Where does Lidl want to open new stores? LIDL has published a new list of desired locations for potential new stores. The list includes, amongst many others, the following towns and cities: Bristol Derby Liverpool London Manchester Nottingham Oxford Southampton Swansea Birmingham Sheffield Cambridge Edinburgh To see the full list, click here. They can be styled in loads of different ways, but will look great paired with a T-shirt and sandals for the ultimate laid-back look on warm days. And if that wasn't enough, according to Lidl bosses, by buying this pair of straight leg trousers, you are supporting the 'Cotton made in Africa initiative'. Is supermarket fashion the new high street? DEPUTY Fashion Editor Abby McHale weighs in: The supermarkets have really upped their game when it comes to their fashion lines. These days, as you head in to do your weekly food shop you can also pick up a selection of purse-friendly, stylish pieces for all the family. Tesco has just announced a 0.7 per cent increase in the quarter thanks to a 'strong growth in clothing' and M&S has earnt the title of the number one destination for womenswear on the high street. Asda's clothing line George has made £1.5 million for the supermarket in 2023, 80 per cent of Sainsbury's clothes sold at full price rather than discounted and Nutmeg at Morrisons sales are also up 2 per cent in the past year. So what is it about supermarket fashion that is becoming so successful? Apart from the clothing actually being affordable, it's good quality too - with many being part of schemes such as the Better Cotton Initiative. A lot of the time they keep to classic pieces that they know will last the customer year after year. Plus because they buy so much stock they can turn around pieces quickly and buy for cheaper because of the volumes. This scheme is your way of giving back, as it 'helps African farmers grow cotton more sustainably' and 'improves their working conditions'. But you'll need to move fast if you want to nab these, as like all middle of Lidl buys, they are sure to sell out fast. You'll find them in now middle aisles in stores nationwide, but once they're gone, they're gone.
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
The truth behind photo of Volodymyr Zelensky as people think he 'wore his trousers backwards'
A picture of Volodymr Zelensky has gone viral after eagle-eyed social media users pointed out that the Ukrainian leader appeared to be wearing his trousers backwards. A series of images show Zelensky standing alongside his wife Olena Zelenska while greeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron in Kiev on Saturday. Internet sleuths believe he is wearing his trousers the wrong way around as a zipper can be seen on his backside. 'Zelensky put his pants on backwords,' one X account wrote alongside an image of the Ukrainian leader. Social media users were quick to react to the post, with one commenting: 'This is hilarious.' Another said: 'Maybe he shouldn't wear suits.' A third suggested that he might have 'split his pants.' Although it has been speculated the Ukrainian leader was wearing his trousers back to front, this has not been confirmed. Internet sleuths believe he is wearing his trousers the wrong way around as a zipper can be seen on his backside Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (R) speaks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) at The Presidential Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025, after a meeting of European leaders in the Ukrainian capital, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine The image was captured when when Zelensky met with European leaders in the Ukrainian capital over the weekend. Intrigue over Zelensky's attire comes after French president Macron was caught in the middle of fake internet allegations after pro-Russia social media accounts accused him of hiding a bag of white powder while travelling to Ukraine. Macron, Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met on aboard a train to travel from Poland to Kiev on Friday to visit Zelensky and to pressure Russia into agreeing to a ceasefire. While posing for a photo, the French leader was filmed subtly grabbing a white item off the table and discretely concealing it under his arm. Pro-Russian keyboard warriors were quick to fuel wild conspiracy theories claiming that Macron had stashed away a bag of cocaine. 'Macron, Starmer and Merz caught on video on their return from Kiev. A bag of white powder on the table. Macron quickly pockets it, Merz hides the spoon. No explanation given,' one X account posted. But the French government quickly blasted the false claim, clarifying that the item on the table was a tissue. 'When European unity becomes inconvenient, disinformation goes so far as to make a simple tissue look like drugs,' the Elysee said in an X post on Sunday night. 'This fake news is being spread by France's enemies, both abroad and at home. We must remain vigilant against manipulation.' Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of France Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk, and Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz are pictured during a conference call with US President Donald Trump in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, during a summit of the Coalition of the Willing The European powers also threatened Putin with 'massive new sanctions' if he did not accept The European powers threw their weight behind an unconditional 30-day ceasefire over the weekend and threatened Russian leader Vladimir Putin with 'massive new sanctions' if he did not accept. The leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Poland and Ukraine set the start of the ceasefire for May 12 at a meeting in Kyiv, during which they held a phone call with US President Donald Trump. 'So all of us here together with the U.S. are calling Putin out. If he is serious about peace, then he has a chance to show it,' British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told a press conference. 'No more ifs and buts, no more conditions and delays.' Soon after the European leaders' announcement, the Kremlin appeared to pour scorn on it. 'We hear many contradictory statements from Europe. They are generally confrontational in nature rather than aimed at trying to revive our relations. Nothing more,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying by Russian news agency Interfax.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm a size XXL and I've found the perfect pair of summer trousers in Zara – they have an elasticated waist & look ‘chic'
A CURVY fashionista has found the perfect pair of summer trousers from Zara. So if you're on a mission to spruce up your wardrobe for hot days, then you've come to the right place and won't want to miss this. 5 5 5 5 Just days after Fabulous' Deputy Fashion Editor shared the 10 new-in Zara pieces that flatter all bodies, now, here's a gorgeous pair of staple trousers that you won't want to miss. Mollie Campsie, an influencer from the UK who has amassed 370,100 followers on TikTok, took to social media to share her midsize buys from Zara. The brunette modelled a cool co-ord, a stylish suit and wonderful waitcoasts, but it was her floaty and 'chic' trousers that appear to have impressed many. Posting online, the midsize fashionista from London held a large Zara package and wrote: 'Trying on my Zara XXL order.' Mollie was left beaming with Zara's Wide Flowing Trousers, which are available in three colours - terracotta, cava and black. The savvy shopper got her hands on the cava pair, which are a beautiful beige colour that's perfect for spring weather. The high-waist trousers are complete with an elasticated waistband, so we're sure they'll be brilliant for bloated days and long flights. Not only do they have front pockets, but they're also an extra-wide leg fit. The trousers are priced at £25.99 and are super versatile. Not only will they look great paired with trainers for running errands, but they're sure to turn heads when matched with sandals for a pub garden or picnic look. I found the best place for bargains & now I'll go every weekend - I got Zara heels for £2 & FOUR pairs of boots for £10 The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ molliecampsie, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 320,100 views. Not only this, but it's also racked up 8,032 likes, 49 comments and 2,090 saves. Fashion fans were gobsmacked by Mollie's epic Zara haul, in particular the trendy trousers, and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. One person said: 'Sooo chic.' Why is Zara so popular? Zara was founded in 1975 in Spain, and the first UK store was opened in 1998. It remains as one of the most popular stores on the high street, but why? Rather than producing more quantities of a style, it is said Zara focuses on producing more styles. Some stats suggest Zara releases 24 trend-led collections every year, 500 designs a week and almost 20,000 per year. Other estimates put its production levels at 450 million garments a year. Even if a style sells out very quickly, there are new styles waiting to take up the space. This means more choices and higher chance of getting it right with the consumer. Zara only allows its designs to remain on the shop floor for three to four weeks, and this pushes the consumer to keep visiting the store or website, because if they were just a week late, the clothes of a particular style or trend would be sold out and replaced with a new trend. At the same time, this constant refreshing of the lines and styles carried by its stores also entices customers to visit its shops more frequently. Another added: 'Love the wide leg stretch waist trousers!! Look fab on you.' A third commented: 'What's the code of the trousers! They look amazing on you.' While someone else gasped: 'Everything looked so nice!!' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club 5
The Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Fashion fans are loving Primark's new ‘amazing' £10 trousers – they're a ‘wardrobe must-have' and ‘perfect' for summer
FASHION fans are going wild for a new pair of 'amazing' trousers from Primark. Not only are they super affordable, but they've been dubbed a 'wardrobe must-have' and are 'perfect' for summer too. 3 So if you want to give your wardrobe an upgrade for the warmer weather, then you'll need to check this out. Primark shoppers are heaping praise on a "fabulous" pair of trousers - and those strapped for cash will be pleased to know that they are priced at just £10. Elle James, a fashionista and make-up fan from the UK, took to social media to show off her recent Primark haul, showcasing a number of different outfits from the much-loved retailer. Amongst a gorgeous white waistcoat and a pair of tailored trousers, Elle modelled Primark's Printed Wide Leg Palazzo Trousers. Elle uploaded her post with the caption: "Primark you out did yourselves this week!!! Stop now pls I'm broke." The stunner modelled the new Wide Leg Trousers with a white crop top - an outfit ideal for looking and feeling cool on warm days. The eye-catching trousers feature an all-over print, an elasticated waistline and a stylish wide leg design. Thanks to these wide leg trousers, you'll be ready to soak up the sun in style. Not only are they fun and fashionable, but their wide leg cut is super on-trend. Fashion fans racing to buy 'gorgeous' Ralph Lauren-inspired pyjamas from Primark and the dupes are over £100 cheaper than the real deal According to Primark bosses, the trousers are "designed with both style and comfort in mind' and have a 'form-flattering high waistline.' If you want to turn heads this summer, you can either style them up with heels and a blazer for a night out look, or dress them down with trainers or sandals for a more casual style. Top Primark summer buys IF you're looking for more Primark summer buys, then you've come to the right place. Shoppers have recently been raving about the new Miffy PJs from Primark. Others were desperate to nab the new leopard print nightwear. If animal print is your thing, you'll want to check out the new maxi skirts. The haltnerneck tops are perfect for summer. If you're on a budget, these trousers are identical to a pair from Zara, but without the hefty price tag. There's brilliant travel essentials for less than £10. And if you plan on heading to the beach, you won't want to miss these crochet bags. Social media users react Elle's TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ ellejamesmakeup, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as at the time of writing, it had quickly racked up more than 176,000 views and over 5,000 likes. Social media users were impressed by the high-street trousers and many eagerly flocked to the comments to express this. One person said: "Those trousers are fab." Why Primark is great for looking expensive on a budget By Clemmie Feildsend, Fabulous Fashion Editor AS someone who's no stranger to grabbing a last-minute outfit from Primark for a night out, it's about time that celebrities started catching on too. For as long as I've been heading out, Primark has been my go-to for those 'I have nothing to wear' moments, rushing in at the last minute to find something perfect. And I'm definitely not alone - on any Friday or Saturday night, you'll find plenty of shoppers doing the same thing, right before closing time. But no matter what, Primark always delivers. Now, Rita Ora is leading the charge, showing that you can snag a designer-worthy look without spending a fortune at high-end stores. While Rita's not rushing in last minute for a red carpet outfit, she's proving you can achieve the same high-impact style for much less. Looking stunning in her tailored suit alongside her mum Vera, Rita fit right in among the other A-listers dripping in Prada, Dior, and Victoria Beckham - if anything, she looked even better than some of the guests at The Fashion Awards. With Myleene Klass and Roxy Horner already jumping on the Primark bandwagon, I'm sure more stars will be following suit soon enough. A second dubbed them "soooo cute', while a third added: "Omg I loveee." At the same time, someone else chimed in: 'This is the best Primark try on haul I've seen in a while.' Not only this, but another Primark shopper beamed: "Lovely stuff at the moment."
The Guardian
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Look, no trousers! Why the ‘day knicker' trend is growing legs
Appearing in public without your trousers? For most of us, it's the stuff of nightmares. But for a handful of people who scaled the Met Gala steps on Monday night, it was simply fashion. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. The singer Sabrina Carpenter and the pop star and actor Lisa were among celebrities who attended wearing Louis Vuitton tuxedo jackets, stockings and little else. Naturally, Carpenter wore an espresso-coloured bodysuit with coat tails, while Lisa's sparkly knickers were embroidered with replicated portraits by the US artist Henry Taylor. Wicked's Cynthia Erivo joined them with her hot pants exposed under a black tulle Givenchy gown of some size. The Colour Purple actor Taraji P Henson arrived in a tuxedo micro-dress by Monse that barely covered her crotch, and the model Hailey Bieber finished her thigh-skimming Saint Laurent blazer with a pair of black stockings and little else. For Valerie Steele, the storied fashion historian and director of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, the look 'didn't seem that shocking'. Rather, it was a straightforward way to straddle the gala's 'superfine tailoring' theme and the wearer's desire to dress up. 'You could either wear a suit, or just go for the tailored jacket. As some people are more conditioned to wearing a dress, or heels, it was really the easiest way to fulfil the brief.' These trouser-free outfits consolidated a trend that has been growing legs in the last few years: the 'day knicker'. Kendall Jenner was among the first to go out in her undies, buying flowers in a Bottega Veneta crew neck and knickers in 2022. Her look was trumped only by a pair of £600 low-rise Miu Miu briefs in shades of canary yellow and tomato red, which became the most in-demand high-fashion item, as worn by Emma Corrin and Alexa Chung out and about. As the designer Miuccia Prada said after the show: 'The point is, you can choose what you wear.' Underwear-as-outerwear tends to rear its head most decades. In the 1960s, 'once women were able to show their legs and wear miniskirts, to go in a tailored top was not that big a step', said Steele. Indeed, Edie Sedgwick's jumper, mesh stockings and black-knicker outfit became something of a countercultural inspiration for years to come. Steele also recalled when the socialite Nan Kempner was refused entry to a restaurant for wearing a trouser suit in the late 60s. Her reaction? 'She went to the bathroom and took off her [trousers].' Since then, knickers-not-trousers have popped up at Vivienne Westwood and Louis Vuitton, where Kate Moss accessorised a sturdy pair with a lit cigarette. In the 2000s, it was au courant for young women to flash their thongs. Indeed, Lil Nas X flashed his at 2023's Met Gala. This season, Mother Denim has a knicker-showing 'fold over' pair of jeans with a button permanently undone. Steele thinks the trend says more about legs as status symbols. The 1930s fashion historian James Laver often talked about the ever-shifting erogenous zone: cleavage, back and legs. The personal trainer for the Bridgerton cast, Aimee Victoria Long, said showing off toned legs was about celebrating female strength. 'The idea that 'leg day' is a male-only concept is outdated. We are moving away from the outdated 'skinny at all costs' to a look that's strong, capable, and sculpted.' The critical reaction has been mixed. Steele thinks these accusations of sartorial transgression are linked to politics. 'Things have turned so far to the right, we have gone back 50-60 years … it's like slut-shaming,' she said. 'The tailored suit seems so masculine and formal, it's just the contrast that triggers the shock. 'It's about context. It's all performative. Lisa [from White Lotus] is in a girl group, and God knows the Met Gala is known for outre clothes,' said Steele. 'But if you put it that way – they forgot to wear their [trousers]! – then sure, it might seem shocking.'
