TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT THESE STYLE STAPLES ARE FOR EVER (OR AT LEAST ANOTHER 25 YEARS!). AS RED REACHES ITS MILESTONE BIRTHDAY, WE’RE SHOWCASING THE ALL-STAR WARDROBE ESSENTIALS THAT HAVE STOOD THE TEST OF TIME
The white shirt
Worn with boyfriend jeans for the weekend errands or on the dancefloor with a silk maxi skirt, a crisp white shirt is anything but office-only attire. Stick with a boxy shape if you’re a minimalist, or opt for details such as a pussy-bow or balloon sleeve for a more feminine feel.
The timeless watch
Consider an understated timepiece the ultimate item of jewellery. Worn clustered with chunky bracelets or as a standalone focal point, classic watches have transformed from practical to extravagant; the finishing touch to perennial style.
The trench coat
From its Burberry origins in 1879 (and still opening its latest A/W 23 catwalk show), the hero trench combines quintessentially British heritage with a relaxed, everyday practicality for a traditional lightweight style we always gravitate back to.
The Converse trainers
Whether it’s day dresses or power suits, there’s not much a pair of Converse trainers can’t inject a flash of off-duty coolness into. Stick with classic monochrome for that ‘goes with everything’ ease, or create contrast with a bold red.
The cat-eye sunglasses
Oval, square or full-on feline – when it comes to your sunglasses, the classic cat-eye ‘flick’ in the outer corners
