Queen of the castle

Add some romance to proceedings with delicate lace, embroidery and transparent fabrics in monochrome shades

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

WAKE UP – THE NEW SEASON’S COLLECTIONS JUST DROPPED. IT’S TIME TO LEAP OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE IN MAXIMALIST COATS, SLEEK BODYSUITS AND STATEMENT-MAKING SHAPES

SEPTEMBER 2025

THIS AUTUMN LOOKS TO BE OLIVIA DEAN’S SEASON. AHEAD OF THE RELEASE OF HER ANTICIPATED SECOND ALBUM, FULL OF HEART-WRENCHING POWER BALLADS, SHE TELLS OLIVIA PETTER HOW SHE FOUND HER STRENGTH

A complex childhood and a difficult first marriage were mere stumbling blocks on the road to success for the singer-songwriter and global superstar. She talks to Frances Hedges about overcoming adversity, embracing her diva reputation and why she’s proud to be producing music that comes from the heart