10 British Fashion Editors You Need to Bookmark for Future Reference
Welcome to Who What Wear UK’s Brit Month, a four-week-long riot of brilliant wardrobe-related things that just so happen to be British. From homegrown startup brands that we want to bring to your attention to the naturally awe-inspiring stylings of our nation’s best-dressed street stars, this is your hub for the finest fashion intel from these fair Isles.
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On Romilly Mason: La Contrie Casanova Bag (£550); Céline shoes.
Signature style: Oversize tailoring, clean sneaks and noughties-inspired separates make up the wardrobe of Avenue32.com’s editor. So casual. So cool.
Key piece: A well-cut pair of trousers or jeans.
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On Kate Foley Osterweis: Marni top and skirt; Prada Pionnière Bag (£1350).
Signature style: Okay, okay, so NYC has totally stolen this British-born front-row favourite, but we shall continue to claim her super-cute midi skirts and pretty metallic shoes as our own.
Key piece: A covered-up, patterned frock—the more unusual, the better.
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On Alex Carl: Loewe bag; Maison Margiela boots.
Signature style: Alex Carl is a Danish stylist and consultant based in London who has recently swooped into the number one spot as our minimal fashion inspiration for 2017.
Key piece: Something, anything, in tan leather.
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On Donna Wallace: Magda Butrym jacket; Retrosuperfuture sunglasses; Sophie Hulme bag.
Signature style: Elle UK’s accessories editor is, of course, a very well accessorised lady, but she doesn’t rely on standout shoes and bags alone: Donna wears culottes like no other and is particularly adept at making sportswear look luxe.
Key piece: Comfortable—but never, ever boring—shoes.
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On Natalie Hartley: J.W.Anderson High Neck Blouse (£1775); Louis Vuitton PM Bag, (available in a selection of new colourways) (£1110); Vetements jeans; Saint Laurent boots.
Signature style: This one shot of Natalie reads like her wardrobe’s greatest hits: She has an armoury of excellent denim (and is always first to know about a new jean label), a wide range of statement-making tops and can always be found in the hippest designer add-ons of the season.
Key piece: A knockout pair of jeans.
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On Phoebe Arnold: Miu Miu bag; Prada shoes.
Signature style: Stylist Phoebe provides the benchmark for a well practised tomboy to sasspot ratio. See the Hawaiian shirt and cheeky pop-sock and kitten heel combination here?
Key piece: Head-turning shades (and more often than not, red lipstick to go with them).
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On Elizabeth Fraser-Bell: Chanel shoes.
Signature style: With her shock of turquoise hair, you can automatically sense this is a woman with a keen eye for colour. Elizabeth puts together girlish combinations—like frothy pastels—with a dash of punk. Think pink chiffon dress with chunky black flats.
Key piece: Florals—but only to be worn in the most unexpected ways.
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On Tess Yopp: A.W.A.K.E. jacket; Louis Vuitton bag.
Signature style: Stylist Tess is a delightfully bonkers addition to the UK fashion scene. She has a penchant for big, rad coats (and shoes, and bags) and an even stronger affinity for all things ripped and shredded—especially if they’re from Marques’Almeida.
Key piece: A wild piece of outerwear.
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On Julia Sarr Jamois: Alaïa top; Miu Miu skirt and shoes.
Signature style: i-D’s senior stylist is someone we are sure you’ll recognise. Her bright combinations and incredible hair are like street style photographer catnip—they cannot get enough of her.
Key piece: A primary-coloured accessory or item of clothing.
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On Sophie Hooper: French Connection coat; H&M top; Levi’s jeans; Kenneth Jay Lane earrings; Kurt Geiger London shoes.
Signature style: Sophie’s ability to layer and reconfigure high-street pieces has us inspired and proves you don’t have to spend a fortune to look unique.
Key piece: She has a lot of white shirts, according to her Instagram account.