Style & Culture

Welcome to the Style & Culture section of This is Glamorous, where fashion meets artistry and lifestyle. Here, we celebrate the dynamic intersection of contemporary style, exploring the latest trends, timeless classics, and the cultural narratives that shape our wardrobes. From chic street style to elegant couture, our curated content highlights the influences of global fashion, innovative designers, and the beauty of individual expression.

Join us as we delve into the stories behind the garments, the passion of the creators, and the inspiration that fuels our love for all things stylish. Whether you’re seeking outfit inspiration, in-depth interviews, or insights into the ever-evolving world of fashion, you’ll find it all here. Embrace your inner glamour and explore the cultural richness that defines who we are through the lens of style.

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Style Inspiration: An Afternoon in Mayfair

Mayfair, an exquisite neighbourhood nestled in the heart of London, is a true embodiment of elegance and refinement. With its timeless charm, Mayfair stands out in its sophistication, effortlessly combining history with modern luxury. Picture yourself strolling down tree-lined streets adorned with Georgian townhouses...
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Style Inspiration: Black Tops & White Shorts

YOU LOVED our High-Waisted Shorts for Summer Days selections so much, we couldn’t wait to share another variation of this look. Instead of cream or beige-coloured shorts with white or blue shirts, this alternative involves mixing black tops and white shorts.
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Fondest Farewell, Jane Birkin (1946-2023)

ACTUALLY (finally) saw Blow-Up (1966) just last summer. It was one many “classic” cultural films on my list, and the first I’d seen in which Jane Birkin appeared. The Michelangelo Antonioni directed film was one of her first roles and while it was a minor one, you could already tell back then that she had screen presence ...
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Trending Now: Tenniscore

THE CURRENT popularity of tennis wear has ushered in a resurgence of the tenniscore street style trend. It's athleisure's latest incarnation, but with a preppy spin. Tenniscore is the intermingling of modern streetwear with a bit of nostalgia, today's athliesure looks with a vintage country club aesthetic...
PinFashion Editorial: A Touch of Class featuring Carla Bruni by Pamela Hanson for Elle France, May 1988
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Fashion Editorial: A Touch of Class

YOU CAN ALWAYS tell when the tennis is on, because all the supermarkets run out of cream for everyone’s strawberries and cream. You can also tell because tennis fashion comes around again, with everyone rushing order tennis dresses and skirts (skorts?).
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Shopping: High-Waisted Shorts for Summer Days

IT IS MIDSUMMER and our very favourite time of year. We love the long, hot sunny days, and all the wonderful things that this time of year brings: picnics in the park and Thames-side bicycle rides, drinks on outdoor terraces and high ponytails and bronzed skin.
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Mini Trend: Blue Shirts & Stripes

IT FEELS like 2021, which is the last time we wrote about blue shirts being a trend, as well as tennis skirts, which are also trending at the moment, as they did then. Perhaps they never really went away.
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Style File: Sara Ramén

THIS INSTALMENT of Style File features model Sara Ramén, who was born in Australia to a Swedish father and a French mother. She credits her heritage for her affinity with these cultures, despite growing up in Perth. Ramén began travelling on her own around the world as a model in her late-teens with Marilyn Agency and Storm Models, living many different places, including Paris, London and Sydney.
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Met Gala 2023: Our Favourite Looks

IT HAS BEEN quite a while since we covered the Met Gala⏤its over-the-top theatrical displays are not often our thing. But, Anne Hathaway (above) looked stunning in Versace, enough to make us take a look at what others were wearing that night. This year’s dress code was “in honour of Karl.”