After presenting an exceptional haute couture lineup, the anticipation surrounding Blazy’s ready to wear offering reached a new level. Creating even a single collection of that calibre requires immense technical ability, imagination, and attention to detail, yet it is not unusual to see designers follow a dramatic, almost dreamlike showcase with something far less compelling. Fortunately, Matthieu Blazy has a clear sense of his creative direction and the skill to execute it, thus steadily shaping a version of Chanel that feels distinctly his own.  In a week when Timothée Chalamet made dismissive remarks about ballet and opera, another French creative stepped forward in quiet appreciation of those art forms. Blazy unveiled his Autumn Winter during Paris Fashion Week, opening the show to a mix of Gaga’s “Just Dance” layered with excerpts from Billy Elliot.  Subtle references to ballet ran quietly through the collection. Hair was pulled tightly back into precise, performance-ready buns by hairstylist Duffy, echoing the discipline of the studio. Meanwhile, tweed garments were reshaped to resemble off-duty athletic wear, blurring the line between rehearsal and everyday life. Still, the collection stopped short of leaning into full ballet tropes, avoiding anything overtly literal like tutus or ballet pumps.  Even those less drawn to Blazy’s aesthetic can recognise the care involved in his process. His work reflects a deep engagement with the house’s past and a clear intention to respect its legacy, even if not every outcome aligns with the majority’s personal taste.  At Paris Fashion Week, where symbolism often drives the narrative, Blazy has leaned into the idea of reinvention. Since stepping into his role at Chanel, he has approached the house with curiosity rather than caution. The invitation itself, a miniature metal tape measure worn as a pendant, hinted at a process of rebuilding. His deep dive into the archives is more than surface level.   Speaking on Matthieu Blazy, the Chanel President, Bruno Pavlovsky remarked, “What has surprised me the most is the depth of his research. With Karl [Lagerfeld], you didn’t know if the storytelling was true or not. That is not at all a criticism - after 30 years here, he had that freedom - but Matthieu is starting again at the roots.”  Emerging, is a dialogue between past and present, as Blazy reshapes Gabrielle Chanel’s vision into something distinctly his own, balancing heritage with reinterpretation.   “Fashion is both caterpillar and butterfly. Be a caterpillar by day and a butterfly by night. There is nothing more comfortable than a caterpillar and nothing more made for love than a butterfly. We need dresses that crawl and dresses that fly. The butterfly doesn’t go to the market, and the caterpillar doesn’t go to the ball.”    - Gabrielle Chanel    “Chanel is a paradox. Chanel is function, Chanel is fiction. Chanel is sensible, Chanel is seductive. Chanel is day, Chanel is night. It represents the freedom to choose between the caterpillar and the butterfly whenever you want. I wish to create a canvas for women to be unapologetically who they are and who they want to be.”    - Matthieu Blazy   That sense of rediscovery has translated into real demand, with boutiques across the city drawing consistent crowds throughout the week. A simple embroidered cotton shirt is selling at €3,900, while new handbags are restricted to one per customer, reportedly to discourage resale at inflated prices. Whether that strategy achieves its aim remains open to debate. our fave looks from Chanel AW26 Limiting availability can just as easily heighten desirability and push values higher. Blazy’s broader aim seems to be restoring a certain aura associated with earlier eras of the house, reconnecting with its origins and reestablishing a sense of rarity. Compared to the tenures of Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard, his direction feels more exploratory, with an energy that recalls a younger brand still defining itself. The collection returns once again to the signature Chanel jacket, this time treating it as a starting point rather than a fixed icon. Blazy reshapes it through a range of materials, from knits to tweeds, alongside fabrics threaded with synthetic fibres and subtle shimmer. The result expands its versatility without losing its identity. There is also a growing presence of looks that feel less tied to traditional ideas of gender, reflecting a more fluid approach that aligns with how Gabrielle Chanel originally borrowed from practical, working wardrobes to redefine women’s clothing.  As the show unfolded, the mood became noticeably more relaxed and playful. The rigid, structured Chanel suit gave way to styling that felt lived-in and current. Pieces were layered with an ease that suggested real wearability, with shirts left open and slightly undone over soft knits. A hint of 1920s influence appeared in a series of flapper-inspired dresses. Meanwhile suits carried an expressive, almost spontaneous energy, resulting in a collection that felt vibrant and full of movement.  If last season established a foundation, this collection feels like the next phase taking shape. Even the setting reinforced that idea, with construction cranes surrounding the Petit Palais, suggesting that the house of Chanel is in the midst of transformation - actively being rebuilt for a new era.  Written by Philipia Hatziandreou Edited by Mimi Piqua

Paris Fashion Week March 2026: The Only Cheat Sheet You Need Paris. The big fish, the blueprint – the main event. By now we’ve seen all what New York, London, and Milan had to offer for this season and while they definitely supplied some 'wow' factor and newness, it is undoubtedly Paris that always comes out on top. Starting later today Paris takes centre stage to allow the largest fashion houses to share their latest and for fashion lovers from all around to stare in wonder! Paris is what we wait for the entirety of fashion month, the pinnacle of excellence... age-old heritage houses, the intellectual designers, the shows that don’t just influence trends but define fashion history for many years to come!  It’s also the longest, densest, and most overwhelming schedule of the entire month. It stresses me so I’m here to supply you with your calm, curated, no‑stress Paris Fashion Week guide… what’s on, when to watch, and why it matters.  The Vibe This Season Paris AW/26 is about authority, artistry, and long-term impact. This comes from both heritage houses but also fresh faced talent! So ... I’ve split it down for you into three colour-coded categories:  Up-and-Comers Debuting Designers Must-See Shows (The final word of fashion month) You don’t need to watch everything… so I’ve researched and narrowed down for you! This is what matters.   Day-by-Day: What’s Worth Watching Monday 2 March – Opening Day IFM Master of Arts - 2:30 PM -   A look at the future of fashion through Paris’s most prestigious fashion institution. CO - 3:30 - 6:30 PM - Conceptual presentation blending fashion, art, and intellectual design. Weinsanto - 4 PM -   Bold, theatrical silhouettes with a strong Parisian edge. Kimhēkim - 5:30 - 8 PM  -  Structural, gender-fluid fashion with architectural precision. Julie Kegels - 6PM - Playful, wearable experimentation from an emerging voice. Hodakova - 7 PM -   Sustainable, deconstructed luxury with conceptual depth. Tuesday 3 March Ganni - 10 - 6 PM - Playful Scandi cool with commercial relevance. Marie Adam-Leenaerdt - 11:30 AM - Sharp tailoring and intellectual minimalism coming from an up-and-comer in the industry! Mame Kurogouchi - 1 PM - Precision, texture, and Japanese craftsmanship. Christian Dior - 2:30 PM - One of the most influential shows of the week, month, and if not, year! Anderson has such an impeccable take on Dior and no collection has let down as of yet. I'm expecting aesthetics of course, but above all else a strong meaning and direction. This is always a temperature-check show - what Dior does will quietly ripple across womenswear for seasons to come. Pressiat - 4:30 - 7 PM - Dark glamour and sculptural silhouettes. ALAINPAUL - 6 PM - Clean, modern tailoring with a contemporary Parisian sensibility. Saint Laurent - 8 PM - After last seasons INSANE show in front of the eiffel tower I have no idea how Anthony Vaccarello will outdo himself! Strong shoulders, precise tailoring, and unapologetic attitude... it never gets old because it is simply YSL! AW26 will likely build on this momentum, reinforcing Saint Laurent’s position as one of Paris’s most culturally dominant houses. Wednesday 4 March Courrèges - 10:30 AM -  Futuristic Paris minimalism with strong visual identity. The Row - 12 PM - Quiet luxury at its purest. Always influential. Balmain - 1:30 PM - High-glamour power dressing with dramatic flair coming from new crearive director Antonin Tron! Excited to see what he does with this iconic maison. Dries Van Noten - 3 PM - Colour, print, and poetic storytelling. Stella McCartney - 4 PM - Building on last season’s balance of sustainability and modern tailoring, Stella McCartney’s AW26 should refine on these ideas and define responsible luxury fashion, proving the importance of environmental ethics within the industry. Acne Studios 5:30 PM - Scandinavian cool with experimental P aris polish as per usual! Excited for Acne. Tom Ford - 7 PM - Sleek sensuality and brand-defining glamour. Alaïa - 9 PM - Presenting Pieter Mulier's last collection for the house after he announced his departure from the Maison! He will be missed so this show is a MUST WATCH! Thursday 5 March Chloé - 10 AM - Following on from last season the focus on bohemian-chic is something Chloé is renowned for but after it's virality last year the potential is insane! I'm expecting feminine chic, bohemian vibes and of course Parisian romance. Off-White™ - 11:30 AM - Streetwear luxury with cultural influence. Carven - 12:30 PM - Modern Paris tailoring with wearable appeal. Rabanne - 2 PM - Metallics, futurism, and modern glamour. Uma Wang - 3 PM - Quiet, poetic fashion with artisanal depth. Cecilie Bahnsen - 4 PM - Romantic volume and modern femininity coming from an up-and-coming house with lots of potential! Schiaparelli - 5:30 PM - Daniel Roseberry has quite literally never disappointed me. So i'm expecting his usual surrealism, wearable couture, and overtly dramatic fashion theatre. Counting down the minutes to this one! The balance he has between art and fashion is beyond impressive. Mossi - 6 - 8:30 PM - Experimental luxury and modern craftsmanship. Rick Owens - 6:30 PM - Dark, brutalist fashion with cult influence. Isabel Marant - 8 P M - Effortless Parisian cool that never tries too hard, AW26 I'm hopeful for cozy, layered knits, sleek boots and a continuation on what they do best... boho. Friday 6 March Mugler - 10 AM - Body-conscious glamour and sharp silhouettes. Loewe - 11:30 AM - After pushing craft and sculptural experimentation last season, Loewe remains one of Paris’s most intellectually influential houses and with Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez now at the helm it can only get better and better! Ruohan - 12:30 - 3 PM - Soft tailoring and refined elegance. Issey Miyake - 1 PM - Innovation, movement, and fabric technology. Lanvin - 3:30 PM - Parisian heritage reinterpreted. Nina Ricci - 4:30 PM - Soft glamour and modern elegance. Givenchy - 5:30 PM - Refined luxury with strong brand heritage. Yohji Yamamoto - 7 PM - Intellectual fashion with emotional depth. Victoria Beckham - 8 PM - After her last collection refined the brand’s signature sharp tailoring and understated sensuality, Victoria Beckham’s AW26 show will be one to watch for its continued evolution into confident, modern Parisian elegance + the family drama of course!  Saturday 7 March Celine - 12 PM - One of the most watched shows of the season - for me atleast! I am a Celine girl through and through. Noir Kei Ninomiya - 1 PM - Sculptural fashion as wearable art. Hermès - 2:30 PM - Timeless luxury and craftsmanship. Vivienne Westwood - 3:30 PM - Punk heritage and political fashion as per I hope. MAXHOSA AFRICA - 4-6:30 PM - Cultural storytelling through knitwear. Elie Saab - 4:30 PM - Elie Saab always supplies THE wow factor for red-carpet dresses, events, and even bridal. Uber-feminitiy and the upmost glamour ooze from every inch of this show. One of my faves for sure. Comme des Garçons - 5:30 PM - Conceptual fashion at its most radical. Balenciaga - 8 PM - One of the most polarising and discussed shows of the week. Sunday 8 March Margaret Howell - 10:30 - 1 PM - Quiet British tailoring in Paris. Paloma Wool - 11 - 1:30 PM - Artistic, wearable fashion with a cult following. Lacoste - 12:30 PM - Sport-luxe with Parisian polish. Akris - 2 PM - Precision tailoring and understated luxury. Niccolò Pasqualetti - 3 PM - Emerging designer with strong craft focus. Jean Paul Gaultier - 4:30 PM - Always theatrical and emotionally charged. Ottolinger - 6:30 PM - Deconstructed, experimental fashion. McQueen - 8 PM - Always darkly romantic but impeccably structured... I can imagine AW26 leaning into moodier textures and dramatic tailoring with that signature McQueen edge. Monday 9 March Zimmermann - 10 AM - Romantic femininity with global appeal. Gabriela Hearst  - 1 PM - Sustainable luxury with artisanal focus. Abra  - 4-6:30 PM - Experimental silhouettes and youthful energy. Chanel - 7 PM - If we are being real PFW ends after this show, nothing can top it! Matthieu Blazy has not dissapointed thus far an d following his haute couture collection rooted in tweed, proportion, and cinematic staging, this show will continue to define Parisian luxury - for ready-to-wear! Tuesday 10 March - Closing Day Louis Vuitton - 12 PM - A global spectacle and one of the most influential shows of fashion mo nth. Usually quite inventive, especially in recent years so I'm expecting more sleek luxury with clever nods to tech, inventive outerwear and maybe a statement leather. Miu Miu - 2 PM - Youthful, trend-setting, and endlessly copied, because who doesn't want to copy the best in the gam e! AW26 I'm thinking will be quirky, whimisical, playful, and endlessly feminine. Miu Miu is perfect for those who want fun with a little edge - of which I am one! Litkovska - 5 PM - Minimalist elegance with a twist, this Ukrainian brand host their first official runway at PFW. Situationist - 6 PM - This Georgian brand are having their big break! Showing their first runway show in the official calendar. Pierre Cardin - 7 PM - Futuristic heritage and legacy design. If You’re Short on Time… Prioritise These 5 Christian Dior  Saint Laurent  Schiaparelli  Loewe Chanel  That sounds like the perfect mix of experimental jaw-dropping artistry , sculptural design and full-on production shows.  Full PDF for Paris Fashion Week Schedule: LINK HERE How to Use This Cheat Sheet New to Paris? Start with the Must-See list. Trend-spotting? Watch Up-and-Comers first - they will grow the fastest. Industry-focused? Track the Debuts for long-term shifts. Final Thoughts Paris Fashion Week is the conclusion that defines everything before it. Less chaos than London, less commercial pressure than Milan, and more ‘WOW’ big names than any other city. If I had my own Maison and I wasn't at Paris Fashion Week I know I’d be aspiring towards it!  Use this guide as your master map. Watch what excites you, skip what doesn’t. Paris doesn’t require you to watch everything, whatever calls to you watch that! Over the week, I’ll be breaking down the most important collections, key trends, silhouettes, colours, and moments shaping AW26 (although I’ve just moved to Korea so jet-lag is kicking my butt. Pray for me lol)  With love, Mimi x Stay up to date with me while I'm in Korea! (and of course reporting all things fashion) -

If you are reading this it means I’m currently on a 15 hour flight to Seoul, South Korea! Over the past few months I’ve dropped it into a few captions, a few posts etc but for those of you who are new here… I’m an international model and have been confirmed for a three month modelling placement in Korea! So as of right now I begin my three month stay... SCARY! I am both completely and utterly terrified but equally outrageously excited, I can’t seem to make my mind up between the two. Some mornings over the past month I’ve woken up in a fit of panic, complete and utter anxiety consuming my being, others I’ve woken up with a stupidly big ego after dreaming I get in Vogue Korea #manifest What is a modelling placement: A modelling placement is probably an unknown process to you if you aren’t within that world so I will explain. A placement is when an agency from another country (not your place of residence) shows an interest and asks if you would be interested in going to model for them for a set period of time. Exactly like a footballer going on loan to another club (my dad would be so proud of that reference!)  Your comfort zone will kill you Last year I did my first ever placement in Tokyo, Japan and I actually was miserable for the first few weeks. Lonely, scared, feeble, extremely jet-lagged, and the furthest outside my comfort zone I’d ever been, however after this initial period it truly became the best experience of my entire life.  Although geographically Korea and Japan are near neighbours they feel quite different to me so part of my fear stems from the fact I may not enjoy it as much… but of course only time can tell.  My comfort zone, much like everyone else's, has become far too much of a safety blanket. I have every inch of it memorised, I know where every crevice is located and could walk through it blind. what I imagine my comfort zone looks like It's for this reason I must leave the safe, warm, protective cushion of my comfort zone, for I do not wish to know the four walls of my mind better than I know myself.  A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.  I will grow - astronomical amounts - throughout this new adventure, and return to the cosy cottage that I envision is my comfort zone, able to proudly hang a new photo frame to the wall of my memories.  New Faces in New Places!!! This is where you all come in, I will be publishing as per (semi) usual. As I will be full-time modelling I’m hopeful I will be booked and busy with some incredible jobs. I’m talking: my face in magazines, billboards, storefronts, websites, runways - the lot.  I’m manifesting it all and I will be describing it ALL. No details spared, so if you were looking for an international model/ fashion lover/ everything in between gal, who is willing to overshare her entire life… you’ve ended up in the right place!  This new once per week posting schedule will be titled New Faces in New Places (myself being the new face and Korea being the new place). I will be giving you a rundown of all my modelling activities and life in general with a weekly catch-up of activities, and of course there will be TikTok vlogs galore so if you don't follow us already get to it... @mimipiqua The point is I will have to temporarily pause publishing on upcoming trends, fashion news, and runway commentary etc... basically unless god-forbid another fashion icon dies I will not be commenting on it. So many fashion icons have died in recent months but I am begging can the rest of you just hang on for these three months. Please and thank you.  Pray for me Although I am likely rocking myself psychotically side to side 10,000 metres up in the sky right now this is entirely voluntary and I’m 99% sure it will turn into one of the best experiences of my life!  I will be back with the first issue of New Faces in New Places in about a week! Hopefully with lots to discuss other than the unavoidable jetlag I will no doubt experience. Stay in the loop with every weekly update by signing up to our newsletter to be notified… With love,  Mimi x

MFW February 2026: The Only Cheat Sheet You Need If New York sets the tone and London disrupts it, Milan refines it before Paris ultimately casts the deciding vote. Milan Fashion Week is where fashion gets serious again, beginning today - luxury houses, impeccable tailoring, and collections that actually shape how we dress next season. But with one of the most packed schedules of fashion month, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So consider this your calm, curated, no-stress Milan Fashion Week guide - what to watch, when it’s on, and why it matters, not everything included because truly some of it's just irrelevant! The Vibe This Season Milan AW/26 is all about heritage, reinvention, and power moves. Expect: Major creative director debuts, refined Italian craftsmanship, and a balance of quiet luxury and high-glamour spectacle. This is the most commercially influential fashion week - but also one of the most emotionally charged this season. There’s a clear split between: Up-and-Comers Debuting Designers Must-See Shows (Usually big, established names) You don’t need to watch it all. Just the right shows. Day-by-Day: What’s Worth Watching Tuesday 24 February - Opening Day Diesel - 4 PM - The first show of the season . Expect denim, disruption, and a very loud opening statement. Max Zara Sterck - 5 PM - Experimental and directional — Milan’s emerging edge stepping into the spotlight. Casa Preti - 6 PM - Conceptual tailoring with artistic depth. One for the insiders. Venerdì Pomeriggio - 7 PM - Romantic, narrative-driven fashion that leans poetic rather than commercial. Wednesday 25 February Luisa Beccaria - 9:30 AM - Dreamy femininity and Italian romance. Soft silhouettes, florals, and elegance. Jil Sander - 10:30 AM - Minimalism at its sharpest. Precision, restraint, and intellectual luxury. Antonio Marras - 12:30 PM - Emotion, storytelling, and rich Italian heritage woven into every look. Fendi - 2 PM - A historic moment: Maria Grazia Chiuri presents her debut collection for Fendi. One of the most anticipated shows of the week. Missoni - 4 PM - Signature knits and colour done the Milan way — wearable and iconic. N°21 - 6 PM - Sharp, sexy, and very Milan. Tailoring with attitude. Etro - 7 PM - Bohemian glamour and rich textile storytelling. MM6 Maison Margiela - 8 PM - Conceptual, deconstructed, and always fashion-student-approved. Thursday 26 February Max Mara - 9:30 AM - Italian elegance perfected. Expect coats, tailoring, and quiet luxury excellence. Boss - 11:30 AM - Confident power dressing with global appeal. Florania – 1:15 PM - Emerging talent bringing softness and structure together. Prada - 2 PM - Always a cultural moment. Conceptual, challenging, and essential viewing. Emporio Armani - 4 PM & 5 PM - Men’s and women’s co-ed collections under Silvana Armani and Leo Dell’Orco - youthful, refined, and wearable. Especially anticipated after Armani's death late last year. The first season done without any impact from his influence. Marni - 6 PM - A major debut: Meryll Rogge’s first collection for Marni. Expect evolution with emotional depth. Roberto Cavalli - 8 PM - High-glamour, drama, and Italian sensuality turned all the way up. Friday 27 February Tod’s - 9:30 AM - Opening the day with craftsmanship, leather, and Italian savoir-faire. Marco Rambaldi - 10:30 AM - Gender-fluid glamour with nostalgic flair. Sportmax - 11:30 AM - Sharp tailoring and modern femininity. Blumarine - 12:30 PM - Romantic Y2K-coded glamour with a soft edge. Gucci - 2 PM - One of the most anticipated shows of the season: Gucci by Demna. Expect internet discourse, tension, and a major brand shift. Moschino - 5 PM - Theatre, irony, and fashion as performance. Institution by Galib Gassanoff - 6 PM - Experimental and avant-garde - Milan’s darker edge. Saturday 28 February Ferrari - 9:30 AM - Opening the day with sleek, modern luxury. Ferragamo - 11:30 AM - Modern refinement and accessory excellence. Dolce & Gabbana - 12:30 PM - Maximalism, drama, and unapologetic Italian glamour. Tokyo James - 2 PM - Sharp tailoring with cultural depth — increasingly unmissable. MSGM - 5 PM - Youthful, colourful, and playful Milan energy. Simon Cracker - 7 PM - Sustainable, deconstructed, and experimental. Bottega Veneta - 8 PM - Louise Trotter presents her second collection after last season’s infamous SS26 show. One of the week’s most important moments. Sunday 1 March Hui - 9:30 AM - Craft-led luxury with cultural depth. Giorgio Armani - 11:30 AM & 12:30 PM - Timeless elegance from a true master. The first season without his iconic influence since his unfortunate death last year.   J. Salinas - 2 PM - Relaxed, global, texture-led fashion. Tell The Truth - 3 PM - Conceptual storytelling with a social edge. Francesca Liberatore - 4 PM - Modern tailoring and refined experimentation. Monday 2 March: Digital Shows The final day is dedicated to digital presentations, including: Nadya Dzyak, Dhruv Kapoor , I AM ISIGO. If You’re Short on Time… Prioritise These 5 Fendi (Maria Grazia Chiuri debut) Prada Gucci by Demna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Marni (Meryll Rogge debut) Bottega Veneta That gives you heritage, reinvention, cultural impact, and pure Milan excellence. Full PDF for Milan Fashion Week Schedule: LINK HERE Beyond the Runway: One of the most significant moments of the week isn’t a show at all. From 25–27 February, Fondazione Sozzani  will host “Paving the Way - Franca’s Legacy”, a public documentary screening honouring Franca Sozzani (a powerful tribute to one of fashion’s most influential figures.) Alongside the shows, Milan’s social calendar is packed with daily presentations, private events, and city-wide fashion moments. Final Thoughts Milan Fashion Week is where fashion proves its longevity. Less noise than London, less spectacle than Paris – but arguably the most influential when it comes to how fashion actually functions. Use this guide as your shortcut. Watch what excites you when reading, skip the rest. Not everything is for everyone! Over the week, I’ll be documenting every significant detail from the most talked about shows, breaking down the trends, key looks, colours, patterns, textures etc. So keep an eye on socials and the blog! With love, Mimi x

London Fashion Week February 2026: A No-Stress Cheat Sheet If New York sets the tone, London disrupts it. London Fashion Week starts tomorrow... here's all you need to know. London Fashion Week is where emerging designers, experimental silhouettes, and genuine creativity can take centre stage. It can feel overwhelming fast - so this is your edited, fashion-editor-approved guide to what’s actually worth watching, when it’s on, and what kind of energy to expect. No scrolling every livestream. No panic. Just the good stuff. The Vibe This Season LFW AW/26 leans heavily into: Emerging talent & Up-and-Comers Debuting Designers Must-See Shows (Usually big, established names) This is less about commercial polish and more about point of view. London is where fashion gets brave again. Especially under Laura Weirs new take on the British fashion council. Day-by-Day: Thursday 19 February Paul Costelloe - 12 PM - Classic British tailoring with a romantic sensibility. Expect refined silhouettes and traditional craftsmanship. Stephen Jones Millinery - 12:30 PM - A masterclass in hat-making. Conceptual, theatrical, and endlessly influential. AGRO Studio - 1 PM - Experimental and sculptural, pushing fashion into art territory. Sinead Gorey - 2 PM - Body-positive, radical pattern cutting with a strong ethical backbone. One of London’s most important voices right now. London College of Fashion - 5:30PM - Future fashion stars in the making. Raw creativity, unfiltered designs, and bold experimentation straight from the classroom. Mark Fast - 6PM - Knitting meets drama. Expect innovative textures, body-conscious silhouettes, and conceptual detailing. Harris Reed - 7PM - Gender-fluid glamour and theatrical elegance. A standout show blending emotion, bold silhouettes, and London’s fearless edge. Central Saint Martins MA Fashion - 8 PM - Raw creativity at its most unfiltered. This is where future fashion stars are born. Friday 20 February Patrick McDowell - 11 AM - Sustainability meets elegance. Known for romantic silhouettes with a strong ethical mission. Bora Aksu - 1 PM - Soft gothic romance. Expect lace, drama, and historical references. Phoebe English - 1:30PM - Thoughtful, sustainable fashion with clean silhouettes and wearability at its core. Tolu Coker - 2 PM - Cultural storytelling through fashion. Textile-led, meaningful, and beautifully crafted. Dreaming Eli - 4PM - Pla yful, avant-garde designs with an experimental edge; fun, unexpected, and artistic. Fashion East - 5PM - Cutting-edge emerging talent curated for maximum London impact. Always bold and fresh. Mithridate - 7 PM - Sharp tailoring with a modern global perspective. Increasingly one to watch. Natasha Zinko - 8 PM - Playful chaos and anti-fashion energy. Loud, ironic, and very London. Saturday 21 February Selasi - 10AM - Innovative, inclusive designs redefining gender within fashion. Karoline Vitto - 11 AM - Radical body diversity and sensuality. Redefining WHO fashion is for. Talia Byre - 11:30 AM - Quietly cool, wearable, and deeply thoughtful. A London favourite. CompletedWorks - 12PM - Minimalist accessories with cultural storytelling; subtle, purposeful, and considered. Toga - 4PM - Japanese-inspired, eclectic designs with unexpected textures and layered styling. Chopova Lowena - 4:30PM - Romantic craftsmanship meets modern drama; textural, handcrafted, and unforgettable. Chet Lo - 6PM - Modern tailoring with experimental twists; sleek, bold, and city-ready. Richard Quinn - 8 PM - Pure drama. Big prints, bigger silhouettes, and unforgettable runway moments. Sunday 22 February Erdem - 12 PM - Poetic femininity, florals, and impeccable craftsmanship. Always elegant, never boring. Emilia Wickstead - 2PM - Poised, feminine, and refined; timeless elegance with a contemporary flair. Simone Rocha - 4 PM - Romantic, emotional, and instantly recognisable. One of London’s crown jewels. Jawara Alleyne - 5:30PM - Textured, thoughtful designs that combine artisanal techniques with modern storytelling. Paolo Carzana - 8 PM - Slow fas hion with a deeply personal touch. A quiet LFW highlight. Monday 23 February Alessandra Rich - 9:30AM - Glamorous, feminine, and effortless; elevated classics with a modern twist. Di Petsa - 12PM - Innovative tailoring and unique creative direction. Conner Ives - VDFF - 3PM - Youthful, boundary-pushing designs with a playful, contemporary edge. Raw Mango - 4PM - Handcrafted, textile-led luxury with a quiet, global aesthetic. Ashish - 5PM - Max imalist designs full of energy, sequins, and London theatricality. Temperley London - 6PM - Romantic, feminine, and richly detailed. Burberry - 7 PM - The main event. Expect British heritage reworked for a global audience. If you get overwhelmed or are short on time... prioritise these 5 shows: 1. Harris Reed 2. Chopova Lowena 3. Richard Quinn 4. Simone Rocha 5. Burberry That gives you emerging talent, emotion, drama, and British fashion at its best. Full PDF for London Fashion Week Schedule : LINK HERE Final Thoughts London Fashion Week is coming back little by little every year. Making itself known amongst the bigger shows. London Fashion Week doesn't care only about prestige but also about letting fashion be experimental. Use this guide to dip in and out without drowning. Watch what excites you, skip the rest, and let London do what it does best: surprise you!!! Over the next 5 days I will be noting down my favourite looks, shows, and WTF moments so stay tuned for my LFW roundup. With love, Mimi x

NYFW February 2026: The Only Cheat Sheet You Need New York Fashion Week is officially here, beginning today! Which means your feeds are about to explode, your IG will show nothing but runways for the next month, and you'll be overwhelmed thinking "What's worth watching?" So consider this your calm, curated, no-stress NYFW guide - what to watch, when it’s on, and why it matters. Bookmark it, skim it, dip in and out. This is NYFW without the overwhelm. The Vibe This Season NYFW February 2026 feels like a mix of American heritage, downtown grit, and commercial polish. There’s a clear split between: Up-and-Comers Debuting Designers Must-See Shows (Usually big, established names) You don’t need to watch it all - just the right shows. Day-by-Day: Wednesday 11 February Proenza Schouler - 12 PM - Quietly one of the most influential American brands. Expect intelligent tailoring, modern femininity, and clothes editors actually want to wear. Coach - 3 PM - Coach continues its Y2K-meets-Americana revival. This is one to watch for accessories, bags, and viral styling moments. Collina Strada - 5 PM - Sustainability with a sense of humour. Expect eco-conscious fabrics, playful chaos, and politically charged messaging found in very trendy looks. Tory Burch - 7 PM - Polished, powerful, and very wearable. Always a masterclass in elevated American sportswear. Public School NY - 8 PM - Sharp, political, and culturally plugged-in. This is where NYFW gets its edge. Thursday 12th February Carolina Herrera - 10 AM - Old-school glamour done right. Expect colour, volume, and red-carpet-ready silhouettes. Christian Siriano - 4 PM - Drama, inclusivity, and unapologetic glamour. Always delivers statement gowns and bold construction. Michael Kors Collection - 6 PM - Peak American luxury. Clean lines, rich textures, and clothes that translate directly to real wardrobes. Elena Velez - 8 PM - For something darker and more experimental - raw textures, conceptual silhouettes... creative overload. Friday 13th February Calvin Klein Collection - 12 PM - Minimalism royalty. This is essential viewing for anyone interested in the future of American understatement (although I was dissapointed last season) PatBo - 1 PM - Craft, colour, and Latin American influence - a refreshing contrast to NY minimalism. Fforme - 2 PM - Quiet luxury. Expect minimalist silhouettes, elevated fabric choices, and a very modern take on American elegance that feels understated but intentional. 7 For All Mankind - 3 PM - Denim everywhere. Expect a strong focus on fabrication and styling. Ulla Johnson - 4 PM - Romantic, artisanal, and endlessly wearable. Expect handcrafted details, rich textures, and a bohemian femininity that always feels thoughtful and original. Area - 6 PM - High-shine glamour with a conceptual edge. Expect bold silhouettes, and playful takes on modern luxury that feel made for fashion week headlines. Sergio Hudson - 7 PM - Power dressing done beautifully. Clean tailoring, rich colour palettes, and serious presence. Saturday 14 February Altuzarra - 11 AM - Elegant, refined, and quietly sexy. A consistent NYFW highlight. LII - 1 PM - Sharp, sensual minimalism with a downtown edge. Expect sleek tailoring, elevated evening-wear, and a confident, body-aware approach to modern luxury. Anna Sui - 2 PM - Maximalist nostalgia at its finest. Prints, colour, and joy! Khaite - 7 PM - Modern American luxury at its sharpest. Expect elevated wardrobe staples, precise tailoring, and that effortless "cool-girl" vibe that Khaite does better than almost anyone. Sunday 15 February Marina Moscone - 10AM - Modern minimalism with a romantic undertone. Expect fluid tailoring, soft draping, and a quiet elegance that feels intimate, refined, and very New York. Diotima - 12PM - Craft-led luxury with deep cultural resonance. Known for intricate handwork and powerful storytelling, Diotima delivers emotionally rich fashion that feels both artisanal and contemporary. Sandy Liang - 1 PM - Downtown cool meets playful femininity. Cult Gaia - 2 PM - Sculptural silhouettes and accessories that will dominate on Instagram. Bach Mai - 4 PM - High-drama couture energy with a modern edge. Expect sculptural silhouettes, rich fabrics, and an unapologetically glamorous approach. Private Policy - 5 PM - Gender-fluid, experimental, and culturally sharp. Very Gen Z. Kim Shui - 8 PM - Sensual, graphic, and deeply identity-driven. Always visually striking. Monday 16 February Raúl Peñaranda - 12 PM - Strong craftsmanship with a couture sensibility. Dennis Basso - 1 PM - Classic New York elegance - think evening-wear and luxe fabrics. J. Press - 2 PM - American heritage menswear with timeless appeal. If you find yourself overwhelmed or you are running low on time, make these 5 your priority: 1. Proenza Schouler 2. Carolina Herrera 3. Tory Burch 4. Fforme 5. Khaite That combo gives you heritage, modern minimalism, downtown cool, and commercial relevance. Full PDF for New York Fashion Week Schedule : LINK HERE Final Thoughts NYFW usually isn't that brilliant but it does an amazing job at setting the tone for the weeks ahead. Laying down the groundwork for London, Milan, and Paris to follow. Use this guide as your shortcut. You don’t need to see everything - just the shows that matter to you. Over the next 6 days I will be noting down my favourite looks, shows, and WTF moments so stay tuned for my NYFW roundup. With love, Mimi x

Welcome back. If you’ve read Part 1 you will be aware of my predictions for silhouettes, styling and overall vibe… however Part 2 focuses on patterns, colours and textures. From patchwork denim, to trompe l’œil, texture overload and shoes that refuse to behave, these are the trends that will bring the drama to the runway. Without further ado… 1.Mixing Textures (Maximum Sensory Overload): A/W26 will be about how clothes feel , not just how they look. Mixing textures e.g. leather with lace, sequins with wool, denim with sheer, creates visual tension that feels exciting. I am hopeful womenswear will layer textures unapologetically, often clashing them on purpose.  If it feels like too much, it’s probably right. This trend thrives in motion, so the runway boasts the perfect place for its debut.   2.Plaid as a Styling tool:  Plaid never truly disappears, but A/W26 feels like a season where it might become a signature styling point. In my mind I’m envisioning it used as a core styling piece. Rather than full tartan suits, I predict plaid showing up in accessories and layered moments. Maybe a silk scarf tied loosely at the waist, slung over a trench, or even knotted onto bags.  For womenswear, this feels like a nod to 90s nonchalance rather than British stiffness. Burberry is known for their plaid so I can 100% see them using this! Think mismatched plaids, scale clashes, and lightweight fabrics that feel intentionally off-season.  A plaid jacket worn open over something sheer, or a scarf breaking up a monochrome look, feels far more A/W26 than head-to-toe coordination. It’s plaid without the commitment - more wearable, and styled like you didn’t overthink it (even if you absolutely did!) 3.Quirky Polka-dots : A/W26 polka dots will feel more refined but also more mischievous. Smaller dots, tighter spacing, softer fabrics, but paired with strange colour combinations that stop them feeling overdone or safe.  The excess fabric theory absolutely checks out, but designers won’t just repeat themselves. Instead, expect polka dots layered over tailoring, printed on sheer base layers, barely noticeable, or clashing against other patterns.  This is where the “quirky girl epidemic” really comes into play – fashion is swinging back towards individuality, and polka dots are playful enough to carry that. Lime green with tomato red, muted browns with baby blue, or even tonal dots that only reveal themselves up close. Not everyday pieces, but statement ones. Personality and showing it off is SO BACK!  4.Patchwork denim: This one is quite rogue but I came across some images from the Balmain 2001 show the other day and the patchwork denim literally spoke to me. I am quietly hopeful that A/W26 will reuse this idea – trenches made of denim panels, skirts layered with tights, jackets that feel pieced together over time.  Love, Love, Love patchwork!!! Double denim won’t be enough; this season wants excess. The patchwork element adds nostalgia but also individuality – no two pieces look the same. It taps into sustainability conversations too, whether intentionally or not. Denim that looks lived-in, reused, reworked – imperfect in the best way. 5.Trompe l'œil Everywhere:  Trompe l’Œil had a major menswear moment, and there’s no way womenswear ignores that. Optical illusions – printed textures, fake layering, deceptive materials. Faux fur that’s printed, knits that aren’t knits upon closer inspection, garments pretending to be something they’re not. It’s playful, clever, and slightly surreal.  Perfect for a season where designers want to show intelligence without taking themselves too seriously. Trompe l’Œil rewards close inspection – and that feels very runway-relevant!!! I am very pleased with myself for learning this word, it’s now a new favourite of mine.  6.Funky Statement Shoes: Shoes are no longer an afterthought. DSquared made that crystal clear. I was watching the show on loop just to understand the shoes! In menswear, the shoe was mixed with a cowboy boot, while in womenswear it was transformed into a high-heeled boot. A/W26 footwear will be sculptural, strange, impractical, and iconic. Hybrid designs (hopefully) will dominate.Even when outfits are simple, shoes will do the heavy lifting. Womenswear will exaggerate silhouettes, play with cut-outs, and push wearability boundaries. You might not be able to walk far in them, but you’ll definitely be memorable.  7.All the greens (Colour of the season?!?!)  If there’s one prediction to put money on, it’s green. Every shade imaginable. Olive, khaki, forest, lime, moss, mint. Seeing as it is AW26 we are dressing for the colder months so perhaps these array of greens will pop up in a trench, or an ‘imperfectly’ tailored shirt, an ‘undone’ pair of trousers, or even a super quirky pair of shoes.  Whatever it is mark my words it is coming in a shade of green. Green feels alive – and after seasons of neutrals, that’s exactly what fashion wants. You can hold me to this one.  Final Thoughts I am indescribably excited to see what the runway displays for us this season! This era of fashion is SO exciting and the creative directors have finally got a good rhythm going. Across menswear, and inevitably womenswear, designers are leaning hard into personality, imperfection and excess.  Whether that’s through chaotic layering, tactile fabrics, optical illusions or styling choices that feel intentionally “wrong”, clothes are being worn with attitude again. THANK GOD FOR THAT!!!!!!  There’s a clear rejection of quiet luxury in favour of something louder, messier and far more expressive. Pieces look designed again not 3D printed, they are lived-in, reworked, touched, and that humanity is exactly what makes this season exciting. A/W26 isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence. With New York Fashion Week kicking off the season in a few days on the 11th, this post marks the beginning of a month-long runway deep dive here on the blog.  Expect my usual Fashion Week cheat sheets before each city kicks off, followed by detailed round-ups of my favourite shows, looks, details and moments from NYFW, LFW, MFW and PFW. And (slight disclaimer) I’ll be moving to Korea at the start of Milan Fashion Week, so if posts arrive a little jet-lagged or emotionally unhinged, just know it’s the homesickness talking. Fashion Month waits for no one, unfortunately. With love,  Mimi x

The mens and couture shows have just wrapped up and honestly? It was TASTY. So many surprises, new colours, textures, materials, patterns, styling choices, makeup moments and the shoes!!! It was a whirlwind, and while I don’t usually deep-dive into menswear here (I am for the girls and for the girls only), this season felt impossible to entirely ignore. Shows like DSquared and Dior completely stole my attention. Neon yellow wigs aside, JW Anderson delivered colour, accessories and full-blown 90s glamour - with a very Versace-esque energy, just filtered through an Anderson lens. It got me thinking: if this  is what menswear is serving, then womenswear is about to be very exciting. So before arguably the biggest shows of the year kick off, I’m breaking down the trends I predict will dominate the A/W26 Ready-to-Wear runways. Split into two parts this first instalment focuses on styling, silhouettes and Vibe– the foundations of how we’ll be dressing next season. Let’s get into it. 1.Neons & Club Classics (2000s after-dark) The 2000s club revival isn’t subtle, and A/W26 won’t be pretending otherwise. Menswear already embraced sequins, beading and unapologetic shine (Dior did this soooo well!) – and womenswear will take that energy and run with it I’m 100% certain.  This is neon for winter nights out. Acid greens, hot pinks, electric blues paired with black tailoring, oversized coats, or sheer layers. Funky coloured tights feel like a key player here - a blue leg with a chic pointed toe heel?!?! So elegant, yet equally quirky - funky chic we call it.  What’s most exciting for me is the “one-of-one” feel: handmade embellishment, DIY aesthetics, pieces that look collected rather than curated. This trend is undoubtedly my favourite and is all about rejecting quiet luxury and dressing like YOU want to - because frankly, blending in is so boring. 2.Lace Poking Out (Or a Lace overload…)  Lace has been flirting with visibility for a while, but A/W26 feels like the season it stops being an understated styling tool and becomes the main event. Lace peeking out from under knits, tailoring, leather, or denim feels inevitable – and ever so elegant, but it’s been done many times before.  Delicate lace layered under sharp coats, spilling from trouser hems, or used excessively in unexpected silhouettes. Maybe it’s pleated, or perhaps it’s ruffled, maybe it's plaited. Paired with boots, oversized outerwear, or severe tailoring. Whatever form it’s in, it's coming and it’s going to be AMAZING.  3.Tailored Leather & The Funnel Neck Tailoring is getting stricter again – but not in a corporate way. For A/W26, I’m predicting a wave of leather-led tailoring, with structured, intentional cuts designed to make the wearer feel undeniably powerful. Think trench coats buttoned all the way up, funnel necks framing the face and adding an air of mystery, and silhouettes that feel controlled rather than casual. Menswear has already embraced this authoritative approach, and womenswear will follow suit with sharp shoulders, cinched waists and commanding collars. Double denim? More like double leather.  This trend sits firmly in the ‘elegant, cool girl’ camp - funnel necks, dark wash denim, leather layers, strong accessories. Composed, controlled, and quietly intimidating (as she should be). 4.Inside-Out Tailoring (Nothing to Hide) One of the most interesting shifts happening is the exposure of what’s usually hidden. Inside-out tailoring e.g. visible pockets, linings, seams is set to become a big thing this season. Instead of concealing construction, designers are now highlighting it, showing their process and leaving it exposed. Two colours, two fabrics, two jackets in one. Menswear already experimented heavily with this, and womenswear will likely take it further with coats, blazers, and trousers that look unfinished or mid-construction.  It feeds into the wider appreciation of craftsmanship and imperfection. You’re seeing how the garment is made, and that transparency feels very now with the increasing importance of transparency in the industry. It also gives wearers a sense of intimacy with their clothes, like you’re in on the secret rather than just consuming the final product. 5.Funky shirts & 3D Details  Plain shirts are boring. For those that dare to show a shirt this season I’m begging it isn’t flat, plain and boring. Sewn on appliqués, ruffles, smocking, pleats, and exaggerated textures! Pick one, any one and DO IT.  Menswear already showed a willingness to treat shirts as sculptural pieces rather than basics. Thank god. Womenswear will follow with pieces that feel crafted, almost handmade. These shirts won’t necessarily be loud in colour, but they’ll be loud in detail. They’re the kind of pieces that do the talking for you – paired with simple trousers or layered under tailoring. It’s a return to tactility, to clothes that make you want to reach out and touch them, a statement shirt never goes amiss!  6.Layering that looks accidental but is fully intentional: Layering for fun is coming back. Cropped jackets over long blouses, shirts spilling past hems, mismatched proportions that somehow work. This trend thrives on contradiction and experimentation,  polished yet thrown together, intentional yet effortless.  Expect layers that feel personal, like you got dressed in a rush but somehow nailed it. The key is fun: sheer over opaque, short over long, tailored over floaty. So many combos to play with!  7.Imperfection as styling points:  Perfection is officially boring. A/W26 is shaping up to be the season where imperfection becomes the new perfect. Untucked shirts, exposed seams, frayed hems and deliberately “off” proportions are being styled with intention rather than carelessness. Prada’s A/W26 menswear show nailed this concept perfectly – shirts splashed with coffee stains and finished with raw, fraying hems, yet styled alongside oversized, pristine cufflinks. It was so wrong it felt… right. That contrast is exactly what makes this trend exciting. The tension between something messy and something immaculate creates depth, personality and realism. Womenswear will thrive with this idea through undone tailoring, visibly worn fabrics, mismatched finishes and styling choices that feel human rather than hyper-curated. Clothes that look lived-in, touched, and slightly chaotic. It’s not about looking sloppy – it’s about rejecting polish in favour of character. Fashion that feels imperfect, but oddly perfect. Part 1 wrap up:  And that’s only half of my predictions - Part 2 will discuss my 7 hottest trend predictions for pattern, colour and textures - all the trends that are about to steal the spotlight. See you in part 2!  With love,  Mimi x

I’m off skiing in less than a week and I have thoroughly procrastinated packing. Have I tried on my skigear? No. Have I browsed for hours on vinted? Yes. Have I bought any of these items? No. So while I procrastinate further and panic later I’ve decided to deep dive into iconic skiing outfits and hopefully by the end of writing this I’ll have a whole heap of inspo. I need to look the part not only on the slopes but off too. Who knows who I’ll see down at Apres! Dress to impress always - but how does one accomplish this while wearing half their bodyweight in duck feathers and thermal layers. Whatever it is I'm doing I need to look equally stylish but not like I’m trying too hard. This is where Posh Spice comes in (although I hope she doesn’t sexually dance on me for speaking about her... iykyk (please don't sue me))  Posh Spice 00s Ski-Icon:  Ski season is in full swing and has been for a while now but no one dresses as iconically as they should anymore! I’m trying to channel Victoria Beckham's early 2000s dripping with designer as she majestically floated down the mountains. Injecting high fashion into the Alps is a MUST this February. Someone has to be the trendsetter and I volunteer myself as tribute. I will take one for the team.    Low rise pants and a cropped fur gilet. Are we kidding? An entirely leather ensemble, red on red, or maybe the entirely white look which was undeniably stupid as it blends in with the snow but she did look chic.  POSH SPICE SKI-SEASON Chanel skis, humongous Dior sunnies, and no view of a helmet nor any ski-goggles. Risking it all for the sake of fashion, only a true diva is willing to take those risks. Or perhaps an all-leather ensemble - not practical in the slightest but sometimes we have to sacrifice comfort for the sake of fashion. She is the only person I think has earned the title 00s winter muse.  My year of birth (2006) VB was strutting to the ski lift with a $4000 pair of Chanel Skis slung over her shoulder. I was literally incapable of controlling my limbs and she was skiing like an icon down the Alps. This is well and truly being redeemed this ski-season. I will brave the cold (although it’s usually not even that chilly) for a chance to flaunt my midriff with a slightly cropped faux-fur jacket. Although I will be covered with a helmet and ski-goggles, will I really be able to deliver this level of cool-girl? Safety first!  70s Ski  I’m taking serious style inspo from the 70s for my upcoming ski trip – think bright, high-waisted ski pants, quilted jackets, and chunky knit sweaters that are as cozy as they are statement-making. I’ve actually already occupied some knits for this trip but the jackets are what I’m struggling with! The 70s ski aesthetic focused on bold colours, playful patterns, and oversized accessories, and back then skiing was reserved only for the richest and grandest so everyone was very well dressed. Ski icons like Jean-Claude Killy made hitting the slopes look effortlessly cool, and I’m bringing that same mix of sporty function and stylish flair to my trip this season. Lady Di  Lady Diana has long been one of my style-icons. And not to sound uneducated but until today I was unaware of her influence on ski-attire!!! What a multi-talented woman she was the ultimate ski style icon of the 80s, and her slope-side looks still inspire today.  She somehow managed to look effortlessly elegant as per usual while also rocking a sporty look. She merged class with playfulness, rocking fitted ski jackets, sleek trousers, and soft, oversized knitwear in neutral tones or pops of colour.  LADY DIANA CLASSY AS ALWAYS (EVEN ON THE SLOPES!) Diana’s ski outfits were the perfect example of functional fashion meeting timeless glamour, showing that skiing could be both practical and utterly chic - which is entirely what I’m going for.  So that's great. After my research I’ve now gained the opposite problem. I’ve gone from having no inspiration to having too much inspiration, now I must go scour vinted until I find Chanel Skis for £50, and a monochromatic red Dior ski set for less than a house deposit. Wish me luck!!!  Follow us on socials to see ski content: IG: @itswithlovemimi TIKTOK: @mimipiqua With love,  Mimi x

Skinny jeans are in, then out, then in, and then, of course, they’re out again. Fashion trends move faster than you can buy them sometimes and I’m here to report today on what skinny jeans should be doing in 2026.  I’ve lived through every phase of the skinny jean revival during my Gen-Z upbringing, and now that my frontal lobe is finalising its development, I feel qualified to make a call. I’m here to state that skinny jeans should remain firmly out  at all times - unless on the off chance you can style it with a vintage knee-high boot that sits just below the knee and makes you look like prime WAG Victoria Beckham! No negotiations. So, as we enter 2026, the question stands: are skinny jeans coming with us, or are they staying behind? They did briefly attempt a comeback in 2025, but only under very specific conditions. A fantastic knee-high boot. A deliberate silhouette. A sense of irony. It seems that this is the only  way skinny jeans are currently socially acceptable - and honestly, that says everything.  To really emphasise my point I’ll share a personal anecdote for you. My 82 year old grandmother with no form of social media came over a few weeks ago dressed in presumably head to toe M&S. Skinny jeans, a long cardigan and knee-high boots, to which she said to me - “I’ve been told I’ll be taken to fashion prison if I wear these jeans out in public.” (icon) I of course replied, “Nona you are 82, no one is going to be offended by your style and the boots MAKE the outfit!” She really did look super stylish, especially with the layering and the boots, but how this news of skinny jeans being 'out' got to my grandmother I have no idea because it’s always been a kind of unspoken rule.  Although technically we are entering the year 2026, spiritually we are living in 2016. Everyone has collectively agreed to ignore the ten-year advancement (myself included). To me - and seemingly the other 8 billion people on Earth  - the year is 2016. But why? Because we’re yearning for the power of cringe and authenticity that was so common back then and is somehow frowned upon today. Where is the Rio de Janeiro filter on every single Instagram story? Where are the tiny crop tops paired with aggressively tight skinny jeans and platform Fila trainers? An awful combination, objectively - but I feel like I’ve never felt freer. 2016 lives in our hearts, and because of that, we have  to ask: do skinny jeans deserve to return with us, or should they remain a relic of the past? As a model, I technically have  to own a pair of skinny jeans - it may as well be written into the contract. However, I’ve never truly committed to them. Partly because they make my legs look like candlesticks, and partly because I’ve never found a pair that fits well. They’re either cutting off circulation or pooling awkwardly at the ankle. There’s no in-between. Instead, I always opt for a bootcut. The Power of the Bootcut My all-time favourite jean shape is either a bootcut or a flare - flare if I’m feeling funky, bootcut if I’m playing it safe. To me, the bootcut is the ultimate middle ground between a skinny jean and a flare, which is exactly why it works so well. It gives structure without suffocation. Shape without restriction. It elongates the leg, balances proportions, and feels timeless rather than trend-dependent. A good bootcut can be worn time and time again and with endless combinations and it will exist effortlessly and elegantly every time. It’s the epitome of wearable which is why it will never go out of style.  So… When Are Skinny Jeans “In”? Under some circumstances every single item of clothing on planet earth can be considered fashionable. You just have to give it the right condition, event, or moment and for skinny jeans that now (for me anyway) has to be narrowed down to the below:  With a knee-high boot With a wedge Styled with a model-off-duty energy If you cheat slightly and count a subtle bootcut as a skinny jean - oops.  On the other hand skinny jeans should be considered “out”: With trainers (especially platforms!) Worn with no styling intention, completely alone - yuck Paired with an equally tight top (it’s giving 10 years old) When they’re so tight they look surgically attached When they feature excessive knee rips that serve no purpose or style.  Skinny jeans aren’t inherently bad - they’re just incredibly easy to get wrong. And in a time where fashion is about intention, silhouette, and ease, the margin for error is simply too high. Many people try and many people fail so for those who have no eye for fashion it’s probably best to stop trying at all.  So no, I don’t think we need skinny jeans back. I think we need to let them exist quietly, selectively, and with restraint. Bring them out when the boots demand it - otherwise, let the bootcut's lead the way. Some things are better left in 2016. And that’s okay. We can still feel it in our hearts, I know I will! With love,  Mimi x