The dress is back

AS ELLE CELEBRATES ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY, WE ASK: WHAT WILL THE INDUSTRY LOOK LIKE IN 40 YEARS’ TIME? WE SPOTLIGHT THE WOMEN WHO WILL HAVE A HAND IN SHAPING ITS NEXT ERA

Can’t we avoid the harsh realities for a while, and just bask in the sweetness of summer, pleads Kate Townshend

There’s a new energy on the high street, and it’s cultivated by a crop of smart, stylish women prompting us to take a fresh look at the brands we think we know. Here, they reveal the secrets to their success, and where they get their own style inspo

Meet the small but mighty wardrobe gear-shifters the Red team is coveting on the high street

The AW25 runways were rife with inspiring looks. Here’s how we’re making them work off the catwalk

SEPTEMBER 2025