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Stories, guides and what to wear

Style guides, wardrobe stories and honest advice, published regularly.

Republic Bridal & Formals: Worth It?
Designers & BrandsJul 17, 2026/9 min read

Republic Bridal & Formals: Worth It?

Bridal is Republic Womenswear's home turf. We break down what you pay for, how the tiers compare with rivals, and where to find a similar look for less.

What Is Chiffon?
FabricsJul 17, 2026/9 min read

What Is Chiffon?

Chiffon is the fabric of movement. This cornerstone explainer covers how its crepe weave creates that famous float, its silk and synthetic versions, best uses and careful handling.

Generation Lawn 2026 Review
Designers & BrandsJul 17, 2026/9 min read

Generation Lawn 2026 Review

Generation is a print-led, ready-to-wear house with cotton in its DNA. Here is an honest way to review the 2026 lawn drop and choose the prints worth buying.

Chiffon Outfits: Style Guide
FabricsJul 17, 2026/8 min read

Chiffon Outfits: Style Guide

Chiffon is the fabric you reach for when an outfit needs to move. Here is what it sews best, the embellishment it flatters, and how to style chiffon for evening and formal wear.

Generation Bridal & Formals: Worth It?
Designers & BrandsJul 17, 2026/9 min read

Generation Bridal & Formals: Worth It?

Generation is a ready-to-wear house, not a heavy bridal couturier. We look at whether its festive and formal pret earns its price, and where to buy full bridal.

What Is Organza?
FabricsJul 17, 2026/10 min read

What Is Organza?

A clear guide to organza: what it is, why it holds its crisp shape, where it works best in desi festive wear, and how to wash, press, and store it.

Sapphire Lawn 2026 Review
Designers & BrandsJul 17, 2026/9 min read

Sapphire Lawn 2026 Review

Sapphire's textile-group roots give its lawn consistent fabric and wide reach. Here is an honest way to review the 2026 drop and choose the prints worth buying.

Organza Outfits: Styling Guide
FabricsJul 17, 2026/9 min read

Organza Outfits: Styling Guide

A styling guide to organza outfits: the cuts, embellishments, and occasions that suit this crisp, sheer fabric, with honest notes on comfort and care.

Sapphire Bridal & Formals: Worth It?
Designers & BrandsJul 17, 2026/8 min read

Sapphire Bridal & Formals: Worth It?

Is a Sapphire formal worth the money? We break down what you actually get, where the price goes, how it compares to rivals, and how to get the look for less.