What do pencils and poodles have in common? Or hoops and hobbles? They're skirts, of course. For designer Christian Siriano, the skirt is a transformative piece of clothing. The options are endless: ...

Explore the controversial history of the midi skirt in the 70s, mini skirts in the 60s and the fashion protests against magazine advertising.

When Dame Mary Quant’s miniskirt made its debut on the streets of Chelsea in the mid-1960s, it was as scandalous as it was stylish. The high-rise hemlines weren’t just a risqué fashion choice. They ...

Olivia Rodrigo loves a vintage fashion moment. Her outfits are often older than she is, promoting her work and attending award shows in ‘90s Vivienne Westwood and early aughts Versace. Even when she ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...