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Craft Is Everywhere In Fashion Right Now, But At This Studio, It’s A Way Of Life.
As fashion and culture rediscover the value of the handmade amid digital overload, this Tanzanian social enterprise offers a more grounded perspective on what craft really means.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Would You Let Astrology Plan Your Wedding? More Couples Are
From Ibiza blowouts to Disney-themed dreamscapes, couples are turning to astrology to plan their weddings. Is cosmic timing the ultimate act of intention, or just the latest luxury add-on?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Easy Escapes: The Newman is a Faultless, Elevated Bolthole In the Heart of Fitzrovia
Don't sleep on this new opening - it's the epitome of an elevated, stylish London stay.
By Ally Head
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10 best healthy meal delivery services for tasty, nutrient-dense food, as tested by team MC UK
Keen to scroll the best companies prepping healthy, tasty meals ready to deliver to your door? Look no further.
By Ally Head
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Motherhood Made Me Confront My Deepest Fear: Myself
I was raised to expect danger everywhere. Teaching my children to embrace the world meant unlearning everything I knew.
By Ilona Bannister
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Move Over, Fast Fashion—The Rise of Archive Economy Just Made Your Wardrobe Fashion’s New Power Source
Why the smartest investment in fashion might already be at home.
By Lucy Siegle
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24 Conscious Brands We Love (That You Probably Didn’t Know Were Doing Good)
Discover the brands doing their bit to build a better tomorrow
By Penny Goldstone
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Every Unhinged Thought I Had When I Lost My Luggage on Holiday
Long haul flight = long-haul psychological event.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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35 B Corp Brands to Have on Your Radar to Help You Shop More Sustainably
Shop smart and help save our planet.
By Ally Head
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10 of the Best Dress Rental Sites for Wedding Season, Summer Parties and Beyond
Rent and repeat
By Penny Goldstone
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Sustainable Living Needn’t Feel Overwhelming – 43 Easy Ways to Incorporate Eco Practices Into Your Everyday
Let these tips from the top sustainability pros help.
By Ally Head
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8 Gen Z Climate Activists Changing the Future One Campaign at a Time
Refresh your social media feeds with noteworthy climate activists.
By Ally Head
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I Was Worried My Clothes Might Be Full of Microplastics—So Educated Myself on the Dangers
Enter: your guide to what they are and how to avoid them.
By Dionne Brighton
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The Secret Language Women Use to Stay Safe at Work
I knew my boss was creepy—and so did everyone else. Here’s how gossip became a lifeline for women at work.
By Katie Baskerville
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How I Found Myself Again as a Stay-at-Home Mum
From PE teacher to stay-at-home mum, Laura Deller turned injury and chaos into DIY, social media success, and a renewed sense of self.
By Laura Deller
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Move Over Swimming Pools, Every Rich Person Wants an Analogue Room
Apparently, the richest thing you can do now is log off
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Easy Escapes: Magic Megève Bois Is A Cosy Alpine Retreat with Ski-In Access
Expect slow mornings, fireside dinners, and snow-covered serenity at this mountainside bolthole.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I Tried a Simple Breathwork Exercise Every Morning to Reset My Vagus Nerve – and I’ve Never Felt Calmer
And... relax.
By Anna Bartter
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“We’re Punished Because of Our Biology”: Ashley James on the Shocking Costs of Periods
The tampon tax may finally be gone, but women are still paying through shame, stigma, and a staggering £20,000+ lifetime cost of periods.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Everything You Need to Know About Embodying the Japanese Concept of "Sui"
Sponsor Content Created With Cabinet Secretariat Government of Japan
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Abortion in the UK Still Isn’t a Legal Right — Today That Might Finally Change
With MPs having already backed legal changes in England and Wales last year, the Lords are now stepping in to push further amendments.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I’ve Been Testing On’s Softest Workout Leggings, and Can Confirm They’re More Than Worth Every Penny
Here's how they perform on all fronts.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Beyond the beach: exploring Bali’s cultural heartland
Make for sacred Mount Agung to discover the heart and heritage of Indonesia’s most Insta-friendly isle
By Nicola Moyne
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Easy Escapes: Il Sereno in Lake Como, Italy, is the aesthete’s choice for laidback luxury
The award-winning design hotel has it all: glamorous views, five-star services, elegant architecture and a fleet of super-chic Riva boats to zip around the lake on
By Nicola Moyne
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I Could Never Make Meditation Stick - Until I Tried This Game-Changing Free App
One of the best free wellness tools I've tried in... years?
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I've Faced Years of Health Setbacks, from Hip Fractures to a Brain Tumour - Now I’m Running My First Marathon at 43
"Running gives me joy and purpose. Completing the 42.2 km has become a deeply personal goal."
By Ally Head
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I Tested the Huawei GT Runner 2, Designed by Eliud Kipchoge, Before It Launched - and It's a Real All-Rounder
Style and substance? We're sold.
By Ally Head


