The great ’80s revival

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

Your favourite high street brand might even be better than ever

This year, the two iconic brands celebrate monumental anniversaries – ELLE UK at 40, Chanel at 100. Naomi Pike charts their history…

THE CHANGING OF THE SEASONS CALLS FOR A DENIM DO-OVER. REFRESH YOUR LOOK WITH A NEW SILHOUETTE OR GO ALL OUT WITH A HEAD-TO-TOE TAKE

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

SEPTEMBER 2025