Chloe Mac Donnell

2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Sarah Phillips |Tim Dowling |Hilary Osborne |Georgina Hayden |Claire Ratinon |Oliver Burkeman | +7 more

HouseholdStuffed-up sievesAlways use a dishwasher. If one isn’t available, soak in the sink first, to loosen particles, then take a dish brush or nail brush to it. Rinse under a fast hot tap. Aggie MacKenzie, TV presenter and authorCoffee that clogsCoffee brewed with a French press leaves behind a slurry of grounds and water, and usually too much liquid for the kitchen bin. But coffee grounds can clog up plumbing and create major problems, which I learned the hard way.

3 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Chloe Mac Donnell

Recent victims of shrinkflation have included butter, mouthwash and teabags. The next casualty? Men’s shorts. In-seams are rising with retailers reporting a surge in interest for short shorts featuring a 5in and even 3in inside leg measurement. Now the trend is having a knock-on effect on swimwear. This week, GQ magazine posed the question: “Are Straight Guys Ready for Speedo Summer?”Google searches for Speedos are up 41% year on year in the UK, while the swim brief category is up 17% globally.

4 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Chloe Mac Donnell

They are typically worn around public swimming pools in the hope of avoiding a verruca. Or slipped on post-pedicure. Now, flip-flops are moving beyond communal showers and nail salons. Along with rattling ice cubes in glasses of rosé, this summer’s soundtrack is gearing up to be peppered with the distinctive noise of flip-flops slapping pavements. Libby Jane Page, executive director of Vogue Shopping, describes the footwear style as having “endless appeal” hailing them a “summer staple”.

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Chloe Mac Donnell

Sylvester Stallone, 1990 After focusing on documentary portraiture from the 70s and 80s, Ridgers says he never expected to do a book about his experience in Cannes. However, after seeing Oriol Maspons’ Ibiza series, featuring hundreds of photos from the days when the island was still relatively undiscovered, Ridgers felt maybe he could offer a similar viewpoint of the film festival. ‘My photos capture a sense of time and place.

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Chloe Mac Donnell

Eight years after major fashion brands and publications said they would no longer work with Terry Richardson, following a string of allegations of sexual misconduct made against the renowned fashion photographer, he now appears to be making a comeback. This week, the magazine Arena Homme+ unveiled its latest issue, featuring two covers shot by Richardson and an accompanying portfolio.