Tag: Life and style
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Lizzie Magie invented Monopoly, so why haven’t we heard of her?
In 1904 Magie registered a patent for the Landlord’s Game, later popularised as Monopoly. She never received proper credit – let’s celebrate her now
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The good, the glad and the celebrities: Burberry hails return of the poncho
British fashion house thanks spaghetti western-style reversible garment for 9% growth in like-for-like sales in past year
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The Hillary Clinton look: power hair, pantsuits and practicality
Hillary Clinton has launched her bid for the presidency and she’s hitting the campaign trail. Good news for fans of pantsuits, headbands and sunglasses worn indoors
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Can a hashtag change the fashion industry?
On Fashion Revolution Day, people will take to social media to ask brands #whomademyclothes, but critics say hashtag activism makes little difference
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Apple Watch launch swaps high-street crowds for high-end fashionistas
Waiters serving iced tea among luxury goods at Selfridge’s may be more discreet than the public queues of the past, but shoppers are still high on anticipation
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Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty review – superficially magnificent
Victoria and Albert Museum, LondonA ravishing retrospective of the late designer’s work inspires awe, unease, frustration and covetousness