🇬🇧 Fashion is ready to sell seashells by the seashore – essentials by nss magazine
A fashion recap of the 32th week of the year
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August. The sea. Summer holidays. And yet fashion never seems to take a break. July came to a close on a high note with LVMH and Kering‘s financial results, offering a glimmer of hope in what has been a turbulent period for the fashion industry. Among all product categories, accessories continue to stand out as a reliable source of profit. With such a scorching summer, staying dry has become the new status symbol. But if you’re looking for an alternative to the now overused linen, don’t worry. There are plenty of options to choose from. And speaking of sustainability, Fendi has even launched a denim collection made using banana fibres. For many people, August remains the slowest month of the year. Gen Z, on the other hand, has decided to fill it with new hobbies such as birdwatching. Then there are weddings, the inevitable highlight of the summer season. They may never be as iconic as they once were, but if you happen to belong to a certain elite, there’s still a chance you’ll have a memorable time. The only rule for surviving August? Don’t document your holidays. Nobody cares about vacation content anymore.
For anyone who can’t stand long days at the beach, or simply doesn’t have a board game within reach, nss magazine comes to the rescue with the first fashion crossword puzzle.
The path to diagnosis may finally become shorter for one of the world’s most underdiagnosed chronic conditions. Two new tests could transform the diagnosis of endometriosis.
This is the delightfully light summer of balloon pants. The story behind the trend, from the origins of the salwar to the Spring Summer 2026 runways.
The August 2026 horoscope has arrived. This month’s planetary transits, predictions and lucky days for every zodiac sign.
Here are the films not to miss at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. Plenty of Italian titles, comedic mockumentaries and acclaimed auteur cinema, but very few women directors in competition.
Why do so many celebrities end up joining cults? Hannah Murray’s memoir reveals the real answer.
Is Gen Z afraid of love? Red flags, reality dating shows and shame. Why romance has lost its sense of faith.
The hidden side of perfume. The documentaries worth streaming, featuring master perfumers, exceptionally rare ingredients, investigative stories and journeys through the world of fragrance.
The New York Times reports on publishing’s latest obsession. AI written books are flooding Amazon, and the real issue is no longer whether they are good or bad. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell who actually wrote them and who simply generated them.
Being a tourist is overrated, especially if you’re flying somewhere only to do the same things you could do at home. Perhaps the real holiday is learning to see your own city with fresh eyes, according to The Atlantic.
The Financial Times explains how the luxury industry is learning to adapt to consumers who are less willing to spend. Because today’s true luxury seems to be convincing someone to make a purchase at all.
After serving as the home of the gods for thousands of years, Mount Olympus may soon become a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well. The Guardian tells the story of the latest chapter in the ascent of Greece’s most famous mountain.
