The Fashion Magazine: The Princess of Wales' £600 abseiling jacket

Friday April 28 2023

By Tamara Abraham
FASHION EDITOR

What do you wear to go abseiling off a cliff in front of the world’s media? It’s not a question many of us will have to answer, but when you’re the Princess of Wales, it’s another matter. Of course, she nailed it perfectly – that’s what she does. I wrote about why she wore a £600 jacket to meet the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.

If your idea of outdoor pursuits is more like a potter in the garden, then we have something for you too: the ‘back door shoe’ has had a high fashion makeover. Meanwhile, Tom Ford has presented his last ever collection for his namesake brand. Lisa Armstrong asks whether the designer is really retiring at 61.

Wishing you a stylish weekend,

Tamara

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