Going up
The Blob Ugly trainers were due an upgrade. May we introduce the hilariously GQ-coined Blob, so-named because, well – look at it.
Morning candles If the only thing that got you through December was putting the Christmas tree lights on at 7am, try a breakfast candle.
Fashioned podcast From monks as fashion critics to stupendous Josephine Baker, this is ideal for style history buffs’ daily walks.
Post-sales sales They rumble on, online at least. If you must, at least buy something heavily reduced before it ends up in a landfill.
Gaga unguents The prospect of Ms Gaga launching a beauty line and usurping Ms Goop is the best news of 2021 so far.
Going down
Impossible plaits Specifically Taylor Swift’s on the cover of Evermore. Mainly because it reminds us of being touched by someone else (a hairdresser, or mate).
The Queen’s Gambit Sure, the fashions were monochrome and lush, but try 2013’s wry Computer Chess, also featuring a brilliant female player.
DIY dental treatments Anyone else being chased by a terrifying array of self-bleach packs? Crikey.
Pavement scooters To quote Tina Wilcox in Jaws 2: “Please make it go away.”
Beersteria We thought the worst thing about Tier 4 was pubs closing. Turns out we miss galleries more. Roll on Turner at the Tate.
