Sommaire pour Issue 843 de Grazia

NORMALLY, I'D BE A strictly no-Christmas-chatuntil-December kind of girl, but this year I'm taking joy where I can get it – and that means it's time to get festive! If you're also leaning into our first Christmas not disrupted by Covid (fingers crossed), this is the issue for you. From Victoria Beckham's party dressing tips, to Mr Armani's cocktail of choice, on page 104 fashion's biggest names tell us how to get the season started in style. And whether you're looking for a new party outfit, drop-dead gorgeous jewels (well, one can dream) or just a slouchy jumper for everyday wear, we've also scoured the shops to find the best pieces to add to your wish list. Enjoy! @hattie_brett / feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk…

THE MEGHAN MARKLE ‘bimbo’ story stuck with me; at first, I couldn't work out why. You'll recall that on an episode of her Archetypes podcast in October, Meghan said she left a gig as a ‘briefcase girl’ on TV quiz show Deal Or No Deal because she felt reduced to ‘the word bimbo’ by the role. Various people declared her perspective patronising/inaccurate – Whoopi Goldberg, two of the duchess's former briefcase girl colleagues and Richard Madeley among them – and so, another Sussex micro-drama played out. I was left with a weird taste in my mouth. It's a while since I'd even heard the word ‘bimbo’ – it was coined in the 1930s, usage peaked in the 1980s, it fell out of fashion by the mid ‘90s – its sudden…

DURING A PARTICULARLY tumultuous time for the royals, the new Princess of Wales has dialled up decorum and duty. With the latest season of The Crown, the furore over Prince Harry's impending autobiography, Spare, and Mike Tindall's antics in the Aussie jungle on I'm A Celebrity… Kate has quietly and calmly got on with business as usual. As Tindall revealed on prime time TV that his first date with wife Zara (William and Harry's cousin) was a ‘boozy lunch’ as they ‘both quite like getting smashed’, and while King Charles's adultery with Camilla – including the infamous Tampax-gate moment – is rehashed and watched by millions on Netflix, Kate has emerged serene and smiling, her priorities of her children and royal duties firmly in focus. Looking elegant in a camel…

BEHOLD, BOOT SEASON is here at last. Not quite ready to pack away your warm weather wardrobe? Toughen up wafty summer dresses with Miu Miu's hardwearheavy new season biker boots (and tights), or consider the style set's newest recruit: the fashion rubber welly. Finding it hard to let go of those beloved loafers you spent all summer breaking in? Slip on a pair of sleek leather knee-highs – not only are they an elegant (and far warmer) alternative, they are also an ideal pairing to mididresses, high-rising hemlines and slouchy denim. With party season around the corner, try swapping strappy sandals for glittering disco-ready boots; Paris Texas's scrunched style comes in a rainbow of metallic shades, while Zara's ankle-length offering wins gold. BIKER Your standard lace-up biker boots have had…

‘NEVER LOOK AT yourself naked in the mirror,’ advises Roland Mouret. ‘You should be seen naked through the eyes of someone who loves you.’ Love is something that Mouret brings up a lot when he talks about the clothes he designs. ‘I really want to make clothes with that notion of loving someone. I think I want to make clothes for women because I love women. And I love the fact that men become better because of a woman.’ This deeply felt appreciation of his customer has always parlayed into every seam, zip and dart of his designs. Mouret's design language is, obviously, sexy and sophisticated, but it's generous, too. He has always been a passionate advocate of inclusive sizing, and consistently shown that clothes don't need to be difficult…

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GRAZIA FEATURE A FEW DAYS after this magazine hits newsstands, it'll be my 35th birthday. I haven't made a wish list, nor will I be forcing an expensive dinner on anyone. Instead, I've asked the people who love me to chip in on the cost of freezing my eggs. I laboured over the decision. Firstly egg-freezing is stupidly expensive, and I'm undecided about whether I actually want children. Secondly, as someone who works in the youth-obsessed fashion industry, there's something uncomfortable, unsexy, about the implicit admission of ageing. Lastly, I'm a (newly) single woman and a sensitive soul, never brilliant at tackling life's scariest stuff alone. The prospect of embarking on a ‘fertility journey’ (cringe) while single has felt like a lonely forecast. But a year peppered with bruises and…

What does luxury even mean now? In this time, against a backdrop of so many struggles, heightened political sensitivities and dwindling finances? Hard to know, eh? My instinctive references for luxury are all rooted in the late ‘90s and early 2000s. Posh ‘n’ Becks on thrones, celebrating their wedding; Bennifer the first time around, dripping in gold on the deck of a superyacht; the Sex And The City women taking Manhattan in Louboutins, marrying men with penthouse apartments, necking $15 cosmos on a casual Tuesday. Luxury then was all real diamonds and real fur, £300-worth of low-waisted bootcut Earl jeans on your credit card; nobody giving a monkey's about how things were made, or where, or by whom, or whether or not they'd end up as landfill. None of which…

1. DARK ROMANCE YOUR INNER GOTH HAS GROWN UP. SWAP STOMPY BOOTS FOR MARY-JANES, TAKE YOUR LEATHER TRENCH WITH A NIPPED - IN WAIST AND ADD VAMPY VELVET ACCESSORIES. Trench, £75, V by Very 2. WINTER IN BLOOM WHY SAVE FLORALS FOR SPRING? WINTER'S MOODY UPDATE DELIVERS WATERCOLOUR POPPIES AND SUPERSIZED ROSES. 3. FROSTED TIPS IT'S TIME TO REVIVE THE NOUGHTIES’ SPARKLE. TRY A SEQUIN MINI, PUT DIAMANTÉS ON DENIM AND EMBELLISH EVERYTHING. 4. ‘90s MINIMALISM LESS IS DEFINITELY MORE. THE BOTTEGA VENETA EFFECT HAS US PARING BACK OUR WARDROBES TO (ULTRA LUXE) BASICS. THINK SLEEK BLAZERS, SLIPS AND BLUE JEANS. 5. MEAN BUSINESS TAKE IT BACK TO THE DAYS OF SCHOOL UNIFORM, ONLY THIS TIME YOU WON'T WANT TO TAKE THE TIE OFF. IT'S TIME FOR SOME SARTORIAL STUDY.…

PROMOTION PANDORA'S ETHOS? To create a beautiful expression of people's love, through the gift of special jewellery, with hand-crafted treasures that add both personal meaning and flair to any outfit. Jewellery is about those final flourishes that can change a mood, remind you of precious moments and people, and send a message to the world expressing who you are. This sparkle season, update someone special's – or your own – jewellery box with Pandora's gold collection; think piled high bracelets, mismatched charms, and layers of chunky chains. Bangles are stacked up on wrists, while lobes are choc-full of pavé drop earrings, studs and gold huggie hoops. Weave your hand-finished favourites into your everyday jewellery, consider a layered approach and wear necklaces in multiples of twos and threes (and fours and…

A WORD OF ADVICE should you ever get an invite to Cordelia de Castellane's house: wear something loose. A gregarious and generous hostess, food is the non-negotiable beating heart of how she likes to entertain (fortuitously, I am both an excellent guest and a glutton, so am more than happy to oblige). ‘A home when you host people and don't give them food is not welcoming,’ she tells me. Whether or not something is welcoming is something de Castellane spends a lot of time thinking about. In her personal and professional worlds – she is the creative director of Dior Maison and Dior Baby – comfort and beauty harmoniously cohabit. You can see it writ large in the countryside retreat where she spends her weekends and where I meet her…

Have your say… Email us at feedback@graziamagazine.co.uk Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GraziaUK GO DUTCH OR GO HOME My jaw dropped reading Is it time to rethink the great date debate? (14 Nov). I get the wider issues Meehika raises around gender paygaps, but I was surprised to come across this attitude in 2022. To approach a first date like this doesn't bode well for a longer relationship, surely? My dad's advice to me when I was dating was ‘if you let the guy pay he'll expect something in return’, which is a pretty stark view of men but perhaps, unfortunately, holds a shred of truth in some cases. I like to think a middle ground of splitting the bill leaves both parties on an equal footing –…

I. Non-mover TAYLOR SWIFT New album Midnights is sublime, special mention to Karma. We have no clue how she keeps churning out one exceptional record after another, can only assume: pure genius. 2. New in KEEGANMICHAEL KEY Has an uncanny ability to recur in all our fave under-the-radar comedies, in this instance: absolute beaut Reboot (rhymes), Hulu via Disney+, you are so very welcome. 3. New in NATHAN AND ANNALISE Off The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself (Netflix). Super-hot, super-cute witch couple who find themselves in a bit of a pickle, to put it mildly. 4. Up ELLIE GOULDING Recently joined famous people's dating app Raya in search of friends, which a) we didn't know was A Thing One Could Do, and b) we'd like to put ourselves forward.…

10 HOT STORIES SHE'S THE QUEEN of summer fashion. Think ripped denim skirts and leather thong sandals to wander around the West Village. Striped nautical shirts at Wimbledon. Cowboy boots and coin belts at Glasto. But don't discount Sienna Miller when it comes to winter. While the rest of us have been panicking about what to wear now that it's officially autumn, the actor has been finessing a cold-weather formula that is so effortless, so comfortable, it's something you can easily recreate at home. Out and about earlier this month in New York, Sienna's wardrobe has undergone a bit of a vibe shift. Gone are the tank tops and spaghetti-strap minidresses. Instead, she's been repeat-wearing autumn's equivalent of ‘jeans and nice top’: jeans and nice jumper. For her first outing…

10 HOT STORIES WHEN TWO WOMEN have worked side by side for 20 years, it's not surprising if they finish each other's thoughts and even speak in unison. ‘We do it all the time,’ says Betsy Beers. ‘Constantly,’ agrees Shonda Rhimes. Shonda is the screenwriter and founder of production company Shondaland, who has created and/or produced mega-hits such as Grey's Anatomy and Scandal. Betsy is a producer and has been her right-hand woman all the way; perhaps most excitingly, they work together on Netflix's Bridgerton. Two series in, with another two in the works (plus a spin-off about Queen Charlotte), it's among the most watched shows on Netflix. They say it's had more attention than any other show they've produced. ‘Because it's not set in the 21st century, people can…

I first met Sabrina Elba five years ago at a panel talk in London – she'd just moved to the UK from Canada, and was engaged to the actor Idris Elba, now her husband. At the time, life was still relatively ordinary for her: she was working a 9 to 5 at a PR agency and had made only a few public appearances with Idris. ‘It's crazy, I literally have not stopped since I last saw you all those years ago,’ she tells me, wiping off her make-up as we chat in her dressing room after her Grazia cover shoot. Since 2018, Sabrina has established herself as a prolific multihyphenate. She's perhaps best known for co-hosting the hugely popular Coupledom podcast, in which she and Idris interview famous duos – from…

HEALTH + BEAUTY GRAZIA RACING STRIPES Trace an inky black arrow from your upper lash line to temples, which elongates eyes and gives saturated shadow some edge. ‘Keep skin dewy and luminous,’ says make-up artist Naoko Scintu, who created the looks you see here. Earrings, £31,400, Van Cleef & Arpels DAB AND GO For something that requires next to no skill or commitment, dab metallic shadow at the inner and outer corners of your eye. Try Armani Beauty Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow in Ice, £29, which is creamy and buildable and has a precision tip. DO THE DOUBLE Conventional wisdom says eyes or lips, but there's no need to take that instruction too seriously when sheer and glossy silver shadow exists. Blend into the inner socket and across the lash…

15 NOVEMBER 2022 More power to underpaid NHS nurses For the first time in its 106 years, the Royal College of Nursings members have voted to strike – hospitals across the UK will see nurses walk out ‘legally and safely’ before the end of the year. The move comes after reports nurses are being forced to use food banks and are increasingly suffering from mental illhealth due to the stress of paying bills. No surprise, then, that there is disquiet that Matt Hancock, the MP who as Health Secretary refused to promise them an inflation-linked pay rise, has entered the I'm A Celebrity jungle for a reported £400k pay-out. One thing is for sure, it's the NHS nurses who get our vote of support.…

EDITOR HATTIE BRETT ON WHAT'S ON HER RADAR FOR WINTER FINGER ART Chunky rings are my go-to style. This Keith Haring for Pandora version is a real talking point. £150, pandora.net LIGHT SHOW The Twist Museum's new immersive experience is all about illusion – Instagram catnip. From 16 November, 248 Oxford Street, London SMOKIN’ HOT Victoria Beckham's new shimmer eyeliner is perfect for easy glamour. Satin Kajal Liner, £22, victoriabeckhambeauty.com FEELGOOD BUYS This bag will zhuzh up old party dresses, and Kurt Geiger is tripling its donation to The Kindness Foundation for purchases made on Giving Tuesday (29 Nov) and Christmas Day. £219, kurtgeiger.com LUXE LOUNGING Winter hibernation is the perfect excuse to indulge in some cashmere track pants. So. Cosy. £99, marksandspencer.com PRECIOUS METAL Prada's new fine jewellery line…

EARLIER THIS MONTH, Rebel Wilson shared the news of her first child via surrogate, describing her daughter as a ‘beautiful miracle’, after previously revealing her devastation that none of the eggs she had frozen were viable for IVF. Meanwhile, this year Naomi Campbell, who became a mother in 2021 at the age of 50, told Vogue that her baby daughter was ‘the biggest blessing I could ever imagine’. Such stories of joy over adversity are common when it comes to fertility talk. Which is why Jennifer Aniston's recent revelation that she experienced failed IVF, with no baby – nor a traditional happy ending – to show for it, caught many offguard. The 53-year-old actor gave her most revealing interview to date to American magazine Allure. Talking about a part of…

NICOLE KIDMAN KNOWS her own mind when it comes to fashion. ‘I love a bit of glamour. I wouldn't get on a plane wearing flip-flops.’ This is the woman who's never done ‘classic’ on the red carpet – remember her chartreuse silk column dress at 1997's Oscars? – and who hosted a recent dinner for OMEGA, the luxury watch brand for whom she's an ambassador, wearing mermaid green sequins by London label Halpern. ‘Is there really what's right and wrong in relation to watches or fashion or ideas? I don't think we abide by those things any more. What do you feel comfortable with? I keep trying to say that to my daughters,’ she says. She's also learned to sit still because of her family. ‘I've done that thing where…

IF YOU LOOK AROUND at the current partywear options, see all the knickers and nipples on show and think, ‘I guess I'll just stay in,’ all is not lost. This party season you don't need to possess the sheer nerve required to bare (almost) all. There is another option for those who want something daring for after dark, but also like to keep their underwear hidden: the hooded dress. Deeply, seriously glamorous, these are not the tired hoodies of your loungewear wardrobe. There's Laura Harrier in chocolate Saint Laurent at the LACMA Art+Film Gala earlier this month, Olivia Wilde in a midriff-flashing style, and Beyoncé at a Tiffany & Co party in honour of her album. Michaela Coel wore a softly sparkling hooded gown to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever…

Anna Sorokin's apartment is modern but small. If it weren't for the white walls emblazoned with $12,500 (£10,800) prints by Dada Shikako and Graham Fortgang (curated from edgy, upcoming Brooklyn art gallery The Locker Room) it would look like any other overpriced one-bedroom flat in London. Except Sorokin's is a fifth-floor walk-up in East Village, New York, and it's where she'll be spending her time under house arrest for the foreseeable future. The subject of Netflix documentary Inventing Anna, Sorokin (portrayed by Emmy awardwinning Julia Garner) was known as Anna Delvey until her 2019 conviction for grand larceny saw her attempts to lure millions from Manhattan's financial institutions broadcast to the world. She had been hoping to build her own members’ club, The Anna Delvey Foundation, but instead landed four…

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GIORGIO ARMANI ON AESTHETICS. HINT: NO TRACKSUITS ALLOWED Giorgio Armani – fashion designer, hotelier, self-made billionaire – can throw a good party. With homes in St Moritz, Antigua, St Tropez and more, it's his Sicilian hideaway, on the wild island of Pantelleria, that remains his favourite casa to play host in. ‘Parties in this setting are the most fulfilling for me: nothing is ever formal, everything is decided on the spot. It's a different lifestyle.’ One would expect Mr A to approach party planning with the same attention to detail he applies to designing. And he does, right down to the bar cabinets, which he started designing for his homewares line, Armani/Casa, in 2000. ‘I've always found the aesthetics of the bar cabinet fascinating: an elegant, social and functional piece…

INTERIORS, FOOD, TRAVEL & BOORS…

The last book I read… Le Mage Du Kremlin by Giuliano da Empoli. It's a fictional story about a spin doctor for Vladimir Putin. I wouldn't have imagined I could be so interested in Russian politics but it's a page-turner. The last song I listened to… Straight From The Heart by Irma Thomas. It gives me a lot of energy. The last piece I added to my wardrobe… Black Bass shoes. When I wake up in the morning in a hurry, I jump into classic loafers; they are part of my uniform. I have several pairs. The last great piece of advice I was given… ‘If you say something bad about someone it will somehow get back to them. Words are like water – they can infiltrate every which way.’ The last…