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

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

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

As the international phenomenon that is Downton Abbey comes to a conclusion, the on-screen sisters and real-life friends Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael reflect on the evolution of the beloved series and what the final film holds for the Crawleys

SEPTEMBER 2025