The Guardian — Fashion • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

As screen fatigue grows, a new trend is swapping smartphones for crosswords and sketchbooks – turning the humble bag into a tool for offline living There’s a new “it” bag – but this time it is not about a designer label or splashy logo. Instead, it’s what is inside that counts.

So-called analogue bags, filled with activities such as crosswords, knitting, novels and journals, have become the unexpected accessory of the season. Continue reading...

The Guardian — Fashion • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

Whether it’s hidden layers or touchscreen gloves, our fashion expert shares her tips for staying snug when the temperature drops • The best slippers for men and women Dressing for winter is a balancing act: it’s rare you’ll ever be the perfect temperature. One moment you step outside to see your breath hanging in the air, the next you’re packed into a sweltering, crowded train.

Luckily, a few smart wardrobe hacks can help with this seasonal conundrum. From thermal fabrics that keep you warm without bulk to breathable knitwear, these simple upgrades can transform your winter style while keeping you warm and cosy even on the coldest days.

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The Guardian — Fashion • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

Claudia Winkleman is among high-profile women again popularising the trouser style once favoured by hippies In fashion currently, trouser shape firmly sit in two camps – skin-tight, as with the revival of skinny jeans, or ultra oversized and baggy. But, perhaps, there is a third way.

Enter – once again – the flare. The trouser shape, first popularised in the 70s and flirted with briefly five years ago, is back again in 2026.

Resale app Depop says there has been a 30% increase in the searches for the style this month alone. Continue reading...

Design Milk • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

On a 13 × 60-foot lot near Ibirapuera Park, Casa MA, by RUA 141, transforms industrial materials, gardens, and daylight into a warm, multi-level urban home.

Design Milk • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

The Beachman 64 Street Spec Café Racer motorcycle matches vintage-inspired charm with an innovative electric engine.

Design Milk • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

A sunshine yellow edition of Rogier Martens’ Wheelbench by Weltevree for Kröller-Müller Museum invites users to choose their own place of rest.

Design Milk • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

Designed by Elio Martinelli in 1965, the Serpente lamp by Martinelli Luce gets a fresh glow-up for its 60th anniversary in a zesty new shade.

Design Milk • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

dMFK Architects has transformed a former basement space at its London office into a dynamic sample library and event hub.

Design Milk • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

Cubo Design Architect designs a coastal residence in eastern Japan organized around a 65-foot swimming pool with Sukiya-zukuri influences.

Design Milk • Jan. 12, 2026, 2:34 a.m.

TAMO's latest RODD and LIGO shelving collections offer elevated storage shaped with clarity, balance, and quiet refinement.

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