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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

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

SEPTEMBER 2025

There can’t be many shops that have received the distinction of being commemorated by the Royal Mint striking a coin in its honour. Not just any coin, but a £5 model, either in plain gold at £3,965, o

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