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I was intrigued by the similarity between two paintings recently featured in the Guardian: the Ecce Homo as restored by Cecilia Gimenez (Cecilia Gimenez, famed for Monkey Christ' mural mishap, dies at 94, 30 December) and Tete de Femme by Pablo Picasso (1m Picasso portrait up for grabs for 100 in charity raffle, 31 December). Perhaps Cecilia's work is in need of a reappraisal. Steve Shearsmith Beverley, East Yorkshire

One of the great Irish songs is The Parting Glass. Nobody performed it better than Liam Clancy. At the end of every December, he sang it to remember those who had been lost during the year.

Few brands have captured the zeitgeist quite like Pink Palm Puff (PPP). With their signature embroidered hoodies and holiday pajama sets that blend cozy comfort and coastal-preppy style, PPP has exploded into a cultural staple, amassing nearly one million TikTok followers and a sprawling audience across all social platforms. Each product drop turns into a viral event, solidifying the brand's role as a bonafide pillar for originality and style in today's youth fashion landscape.

'Trimming' the holiday tree takes on new meaning this season as several hotels worldwide have tapped fashion designers to deck property Christmas trees in their own signature styles. In a break from the traditional decor, these trees reflect the very core of several brands' DNA. Whether it's all-out maximalist glam or serene sculptural modernity, the merge of flora and fashion is sure to delight this holiday season. Read on for fashion-forward Christmas trees to check out this winter.

Back in 2012, the supermodel began her transition to super-mogul status, launching a self-designed lingerie collaboration with the iconic British retailer, Marks & Spencer. Over a decade later, the M&S Rosie collection has become ubiquitous - Marks & Spencer reports that one item from the line is sold every 30 seconds - and Huntington-Whiteley continues to rock the label. In a recent Instagram post, she modeled a lacy look from the line and tied it all together with a bow.

Money is tight for many American families right now, and most of us parents are just focused on what to get our kids and loved ones for the holidays. But if you're in the position to buy something special for yourself, a friend, or a family member, you probably want to make sure it's something they'll use a ton and truly love. If you're looking for Christmas gifts people will actually use, then look no further.

Pam Hogg, the fashion designer who brought together fashion and music on the catwalk in the 1980s, has died aged 66, her family have said. Hogg, whose bold, futuristic designs were worn by stars including Rihanna, Kate Moss and Blondie's Debbie Harry, died surrounded by the loving care of cherished friends and family, her family posted on Instagram. We wish to thank all the staff of St Joseph's hospice, Hackney for the beautiful support they provided for Pamela in her final days, they added.

Emily in Paris paints the French capital through rose-colored glasses. Just as you probably aren't prancing around New York City in Manolo Blahnik stilettos and a tutu à la Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, Parisians are much more toned-down than Emily-and you'll rarely see designer labels flashing loudly on bags or fine jewelry from the likes of Dior.

You don't have to wait around until the day after Thanksgiving to score some major discounts: Black Friday deals are plentiful at this precise moment, so you can start getting everyone checked off your list. Here you'll discover the coolest tech finds, the best beauty products, the trendiest fashion pieces, and more... but check out quickly because they're likely to sell out.

If you've ever seen Run-DMC's 1986 music video for "My Adidas," then you know that Adidas is the king of tracksuits. So, naturally, we had to include the brand's beloved track pants in this round up. Best Element-Resistant Track Pants It's to no surprise that The North Face's iteration of the track pant can handle the tougher conditions thrown at it. This pair is wind-resistant and water-repellent, and zip back welt pockets offer secure storage.

Is Kim Kardashian's legal drama All's Fair really the worst TV show of all time? What are the best (and worst) vegan cheeses? And 20 years after they first hit the shelves, five-toed shoes are apparently having a big fashion moment. But what is it like to wear them in public? As the year draws to a close, Guardian Live invites you to a special event with columnist Tim Dowling, film and TV writer Stuart Heritage, and cook and author Meera Sodha.

Not much challenged the orthodoxy of glamour in fashion and decor through the 1980s. Proliferating glossy magazines celebrated revived couture, promoted luxury goods and displayed them on perfect human specimens in ideal settings. They did not care for, or cater to, the young, poor or inventive. Youthful street daywear was not their business. But there was another magazine world notably the Face and i-D which had come out of music and pop culture.

To say that fish are trending right now feels sort of silly, but it's true: The tinned fish frenzy that started in the wake of the pandemic has proved to have serious staying power; I've seen fish of all sorts adorning tank tops, shoulder bags, and sweaters from seemingly every it-girl brand; and there are so many aquatic-themed tableware options at this point that you could easily outfit a dinner party table entirely with fishy finds.

I write camouflage in inverted commas because it was blue and, amid the dusty devastation of Gaza, there was nothing about it or the bumbag he wore with it that helped Witkoff blend in. It's an odd paradox that a pattern designed to melt military personnel into their surroundings the word is derived from the French camoufler, to disguise when worn by certain people, in certain ways, does the opposite. Witkoff being a glaring example.

Dua Lipa is proof that you really can have it all - endless vacations, hit songs, and a wildly successful tour for her album, Radical Optimism. Now, the multi-hyphenate is adding another achievement to her long list of accolades. On Nov. 4, Lipa announced her new skin care collection, aptly named DUA, which was made in collaboration with Augustinus Bader.

In recent weeks, Kim Kardashian has been making headlines for the newest addition to her resume: becoming a full-fledged actor. The multi-hyphenate, who graduated from law school in May, is fittingly starring in Hulu's new legal drama, All's Fair, alongside Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close, Teyana Taylor, Niecy Nash, and Naomi Watts, and videos of them from the press tour have been going viral. But the role she's been embracing simultaneously that's most worth celebrating, in my humble fashion girl opinion, is that of body positivity advocate.

Heidi Klum is a woman of many traditions. Among them are showing out during Halloween in the most unhinged, OTT costumes, helping steer young talent via her reality TV shows such as Project Runway, Germany's Next Top Model, or America's Got Talent, and routinely starring in Intimissimi campaigns with her daughter, Leni. Though Klum has been an intimates model for nearly the entirety of her decades-long modeling career, the mother-and-daughter duo only began fronting the Italian intimates label's campaigns together three years ago.

If you'll recall, first assistant Emily (Emily Blunt) mentioned the Italian label when she was sick the day of the benefit. She said, "I refuse to be sick. I'm wearing Valentino, for crying out loud." The designer himself, Valentino Garavani, also made an appearance in the movie. Andy and Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) watched his fictional show during the Paris Fashion Week scene, and headed backstage to meet with him. That was the moment Hathaway met the designer IRL, too.

Emily Ratajkowski can't stop, won't stop wearing naked looks, no matter the occasion. The model is known to go pantless in ad campaigns or show off spicy vacation looks on Instagram, but she even uses formal events as a chance to show off her naked fashion prowess. On Oct. 28, EmRata stepped out for the opening party of Swarovski's Masters of Light: Hollywood exhibition in Los Angeles, giving celebs an excuse to pull out their best jewels and crystals.