Stylist March 23, 2022

celebrating the remarkable Last week we came together for Stylist’s annual Remarkable Women Awards in partnership with bareMinerals. After almost two years of cancelled plans, spending a night celebrating with a room full of smart, entertaining, game-changing women felt even more special... the energy was so electric that as our presenters and winners took to the stage, you could have heard a pin drop as we hung onto every word. Our Remarkable Women Awards are an opportunity for us to recognise women who use their platform to help other women, as well as those leading the way in their fields. Which is how we ended up with Mel B, Sinéad Burke, Jess Phillips, Bernardine Evaristo, Joy Crookes and a host of other brilliant women chatting animatedly in The Londoner hotel.…

television We know what you’re watching this weekend Bust out your bustles: Bridgerton is back, and more impressive than ever. Stylist gets a first look Round two of Shondaland’s record-breaking period series lands on Netflix this week, and though we’re loving all the gritty dramas around right now, we couldn’t be more ready to escape into Bridgerton’s frothy folds. Of course, it has big shoes to fill: at the end of 2020, more than 82 million of us tuned in to watch Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family, find her feet in a rigid Regency society. This time around we follow her brother Lord Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) as he navigates a love triangle with two newcomers, the brilliantly headstrong Sharma sisters. Here’s what you’ve…

food & drink London caffs are having a moment Why order avo toast when you really want   a bacon butty? In London, brunch has had an understated makeover The ‘vibe shift’ is coming – or so say the trend forecasters. In a cultural reset likened to the Roaring Twenties, the capital’s cool crowd are swapping the hustle and #wellness for sequins and hedonism. And what, if you’ll cast your mind back, comes after a night on the razz? A fry-up, natch, which is why there’s a newfound appreciation for the all-day cafe. Here’s where to go for comfort food, coffee and a debrief. Norman’s Cafe, Archway There was a nostalgic buzz at the opening of Norman’s last year, a modern take on the quintessential British caff that offers no-frills brunch:…

interiors time for a change The rising sales of books and vinyl records (now at their highest in 30 years) point to our desire for a more analogue life, but there’s one thing we still constantly check our screens for: the time. With daylight saving coming into effect this weekend, we suggest you usher in the lighter evenings with a beautiful clock instead. Much easier on the eye. £65, Newgate (heals.com) £74, Karlsson (johnlewis.com) £75, Made (made.com) £210, Alessi (uk.alessi.com) words: Meena Alexander…

campaign #AFearlessFuture: A vital win for Stylist’s campaign Last May, Stylist called on the government to tackle the epidemic of male violence against women and girls. A new initiative proves they listened… Bibaa Henry. Nicole Smallman. Sarah Everard. Sabina Nessa. These names, and tragically countless more, came to dominate the news agenda over the past two years as the UK woke up to the scale of male violence and harassment experienced by women and girls on our streets, in our schools and in our homes. Stylist has a long and proud history of championing the safety and rights of women and in the wake of Everard’s killing, we launched #AFearlessFuture, an initiative demanding action from the government to tackle the root causes of male violence. “We thought very carefully…

fashion the harry styles effect In a new V&A exhibition, Fashioning Masculinities, Harry Styles is being recognised as major influence on how we dress in 2022. But how did he go from teen popstar to sartorial superpower? Playing dress up Growing up in Cheshire, Harry Styles would audition for school plays and marvel at the transformative effect of a pair of tights or period costume. It’s part of what drew him to acting: first cutting off his curls for Dunkirk, and soon to don sharp 50s suits opposite Florence Pugh in Don’t Worry Darling. Gender fluidity Styles has been vocal about his dislike of labels. He told The Guardian he rejected the idea that men should be limited to menswear: “If I see a nice shirt and get told, ‘But…