How Boho Chic Style Has Evolved—and How to Wear It Now
The descriptor survived and was used through the roaring 1920s, World War II, and right into the 1960s, when a whole generation of free-thinkers created a new counterculture of their own. These flower children embraced sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll—and, much like their predecessors a century before, also shunned societal norms by dressing in […]
How to Wash Linen the Right Way
There’s nothing cooler than wearing linen in the summer. That’s not hyperbole: Science says that linen truly is the most comfortable fabric to wear in warm temps—even more so than cotton or silk. It makes sense: “You can usually feel the texture: slightly crisp, cool to the touch,” says Melia Long, executive laundry professional at […]
How to pack for a 10-day summer holiday – with hand luggage only
Packing for the rest of the family I have three year-old twins, and I haven’t accounted for their needs in my bag. Now that they must each have their own seat on the plane, they’re entitled to a carry-on case too. The only bulky things required are overnight nappies, pool inflatables and beach toys (they […]
How to wear head-to-toe white this summer
Summer is here, and with it the annual shift to white as our go-to neutral. We may be shrouded in black, grey and navy the rest of the year, but when the sun is out, nothing beats the crisp freshness of white, ivory and cream. It can be bohemian, minimalist, glamorous, edgy; it’s ageless and […]