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Accessories that tend to trend this time of year usually go: sunglasses, sandals, swimwear, shorts. The classic items that take us from beach to pool and picnic to party. For 2017, there's an additional accessory becoming everyone's new favourite: the statement inflatable. Whether it's a swan, a flamingo, a giant watermelon slice or even a lobster - no high-summer holiday Instagram post is complete without one of these plastic-fantastic pieces. Take for instance, Kendall and Kylie Jenner's latest swimwear lookbook, the minimalist pieces might have taken centre stage but the addition of a Sunnylife - the brand that does them best - palm-print chair and metallic pink flamingo brought the fun summer sass. Taylor Swift and her former beau, Calvin Harris, were the first to introduce the world to the aesthetic power of an oversized inflatable. The pair cosied up on a white swan design, while Victoria Beckham - naturally - prefers the gold, and gave her's the name Nanc...

MARY  KATE and Ashley Olsen might have grown up in the spotlight owing to their infantile acting debut in  Full House,  but younger sibling Elizabeth was perhaps unfairly cast as the “other” Olsen sister. Despite starring in the twins’ video projects as a youngster, it was not until her sisters swapped the silver screen for a joint career in fashion design that Elizabeth was able to breakout as the standout actress in the Olsen family In 2013, she was nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award, and went on to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the Scarlet Witch in the  Avengers  franchise as well as scoring roles in blockbusters  Godzilla  and the  Captain America series. It’s her latest turn in  Wind River,  the US thriller and directional debut from Taylor Sheridan, that has piqued our interest and put her firmly on our style radar. The pomp around her previous Hollywood films...

THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE _ the last to be edited by long-standing editor-in-chief Alexandra Shulman - is a reflection of fashion, the arts and the people who have helped shape the world around us in the past 25 years. Celebrating those at the top of their game and their achievements no matter the industry they are in, the issue features a retrospective of the women who have graced the pages of the publication since 1992, Including Natalie Massent, Carol Ann Duffy, Zadie Smith, Vivienne Westwood, Theresa May, Sara Khan and the recently appointed Metropolitan Police commissioner, Cressida Dick Chosen as the first female commissioner in the Met's 188-year history in February and taking up the role in April, Dick has proven to be the embodiment of the government's "strong and stable" slogan of 2017. "It was very, very, very thrilling," Dick tells Susie Rushton of being appointed as commissioner in this month's  Vogue . "And I do remember th...

Kate Moss has introduced us to a new high-street brand: Reserved. The Polish store will launch in London on September 6, and ahead of the Oxford Street store opening its doors, Reserved has released a teaser image of Moss modelling its wares.   Naturally, Moss gives the clothing – a black PVC mini skirt and logo tee – her signature, mussed-up, rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic, so what else can we expect from Reserved? The Polish export already has 450 stores across 18 countries, and is popular due to its trend-conscious, affordable collections that are refreshed every two weeks. It’s part of the LPP Group, a European clothing conglomerate that is serious about expansion.