If ever there was a trend to truly come full circle, this is it. A circle that’s taken a full 30 years to rotate. Hands up, who remembers ‘ski pants’ from the 80s?

Well, they’re back, with designer status. And for 2018/19 they’ve had an equestrian re-labelling, as ‘Stirrup Leggings’. Because of the glaringly obvious stirrup, of course.

Gucci has just launched a range, in all the native Gucci, and if there’s anyone who can be trusted to revive the trends of decades past, it’s VB.

The former 90s Spice Girl went back a further 10 years, resurrecting a tricky fashion pairing on the streets of London – stirrup pants and pumps. And I have to say – I love it!

Exiting her flagship store in London’s upscale Dover Street area, the 44-year-old was snapped in stretchy ’80s style leggings, characterized by straps that loop around the heels to keep the pants in place, and a pair of soaring stiletto pumps with a pointed toe and black leather finish. I never expected myself to type the following words, but it’s a great look.

Let’s try our best to forget the hideous trend first launched by 80s fashion house Benneton as a genuine ‘Ski Pant’ to tuck into snow boots, circa 1985. This time around, they’re stylish and to be paired with heels. If you’re going to indulge, then treat yourself to a pair at Gucci for a mere £500. They must be tight on the full leg though – be warned – avoid bagginess.

How to dress like a total ‘Scumbro’

It’s the hottest trend in men’s fashion this Autumn 2018 and involves looking badly dressed in oversized and overpriced clothing.  Here’s how to ‘zip up’ looking like a Scumbro.

In the world of men’s fashion, it would seem the best dressed men are currently the worst dressed. Think back to ‘Grunge’ and team it with high-end designer prices. The louder, the baggier, the more mis-matched – the better. That’s the scumbro look.

In more detail, the look consists of wearing oversized, overpriced merchandise, a sprinkling of street wear logos and unwashed sportswear in neon and washed-out tones. An abundance of tattoos, some form of bleached or badly dyed hair and a comedy moustache are all good extras.

But you’d be mistaken for thinking it’s as simple as chucking on a load of baggy mismatched clothing. Getting this winning combo right takes blood, sweat, wads of cash and tears. The key to nailing the look is based on buying into brands that are inaccessible to most people. Supreme, Palace, Gucci, Versace and Prada are the key labels.

Close your eyes and imagine a man dressed in a Hawaiian print shirt worn over a Supreme t-shirt, a Gucci belt, a pair of camo track pants, a Nike baseball cap and a pair of the very latest Adidas limited drop trainers. If it was colder he would probably be wearing a fleece. Total ‘scumbro.’

The essence is that the wearer is supposed to look like they’ve made no effort, whilst emphasising how much effort it’s actually taken to look that bad. It’s the snobby/ugly combo that makes it the ultimate celeb fashion trend.

So where did it come from and what celebs should we blame/thank for it all?  Well, according to the men’s mags, the main perpetrators are Pete Davidson (the fiancé of singer Ariana Grande ), Jonah Hill and Shia LaBeouf.

Vanity Fair have hailed Jonah Hill as ‘king of the scumbros’, using a photograph of him wearing a hideous rainbow t-shirt, big baggy trousers and a pair of white slip-ons.

Pete Davidson

Labelled the most style-conscious scumbro because of his love for designer labels like Alexander Wang, Acne, Balenciaga and Gucci.

Shia LaBeouf

More ‘scummy’ than ‘bro’ the actor is snapped wearing a green fleece, cut off shorts, hiking boots and baseball cap.

Jonah Hill

King of the scumbros, Jonah, is rocking his new pink hair, favours labels like Dime and Paradise. Not one to shy away from colour, he’s the ‘one to watch’ if you’re looking for some inspiration, guys.

Justin Bieber

 Bieber scales new heights of scumbrodom every day. Long gone are his cherubic choir boy looks. His newly bleached frosty tip hair and porn star moustache have raised the bar.

Basically – look dirty, trampy and rough in at least a grand’s worth of clobber and you’ve just about  nailed it.

So, this week I had a B12 injection in my bum cheek. Some of you may be aware of B12 shots as a cure for the worst hangovers, with celebs queuing up for their jabs, the morning after the night before. But its powers go further. In beauty and health circles, B12 is hailed as a wonder boost for all sorts ailments.

Vitamin B12 deficiency or folate deficiency anaemia can cause a wide range of bad symptoms. These usually develop gradually but can worsen if the condition goes untreated.

Anaemia is where you have fewer red blood cells than normal or you have an abnormally low amount of haemoglobin in each red blood cell. General symptoms of anaemia may include fatigue, lethargy, breathlessness, feeling faint, headaches, pale skin, palpitations, tinnitus and loss of appetite.  Further symptoms of B12 deficiency include, a yellow hue to the skin, a sore and red tongue, mouth ulcers, pins and needles, irritability, depression and a general decline in your mental abilities.

The shots are recommended for those who suffer from tiredness, lethargy, feeling faint and becoming breathless as a result of the reduced amount of oxygen in the blood.

A lack of vitamin B12 is a common cause for anaemia, but many celebrities use them for a pep me up.

Kelly Brook revealed earlier this year that she is a fan of the treatment.

She told a UK magazine: ‘A vitamin B12 shot in the bum does the job! They make you feel amazing – you go from a little bit groggy to ‘ding!’ It’s probably not that sensible though…’

Victoria Beckham has also said how much she relied on the supplement during each of her pregnancies, while Chelsea Handler has made claims for the vitamin’s aphrodisiac qualities, tweeting: ‘Guess who’s getting a b12 shot for horniness?’

They join stars Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber, who also inject the shots, according to reports. And now me.

Google your nearest clinic for more info. Expect to feel alert, energised and a huge sense of well-being. Prices range from £25.

In the UK, vitamin B12 in the injectable form is available only on prescription and should be administered under the direction of a medical professional.

Wrinkle alert!

The SS’19 Fashion Week shows have seen the return of the supermodels of the Nineties. The original and the best, in my book. Naomi, Cindy and Linda defined an era and made fashion feel like fabulous fun. Although that particular trio weren’t reunited for Milan Fashion Week, plenty of old school supermodels were back, strutting their stuff and looking better than ever.

We all know what happens when designers are preparing for fashion shows. No matter how many interviews they give in the preceding months about their passion for dressing “real women” and the joy of seeing their clothes being worn by “empowered” females, by the time the show kicks off, they inevitably revert to ‘type’. Led by teams of casting directors, they’re usually charmed by the stick thin bodies and baby faces of perfect 17-year-olds.

How refreshing then that this season wrinkles were in full effect on the catwalks of Milan. We’re talking crows feet, as well as hips, thighs and proper breasts. In particular, there was a vogue for the supermodels of the Nineties, the first-name-only faces that defined an era and made me want to work in fashion as a kid.

Versace, a supermodel factory, has always led the way. The beautiful Shalom Harlow closed the show and looked exactly the same as Shalom in 1993. At Salvatore Ferragamo, it was a similarly mature line-up, with an older looking but still perfect Stella Tennant, Karen Elson, and (now) sophisticated sex goddess Carolyn Murphy.

Dolce & Gabbana, signalling a return to its classic style of look-at-me tailoring, body-conscious dresses and tongue-in-cheek ball gowns, chose Carla Bruni and Eva Herzigova. Other vintage headliners featured included Isabella Rossellini and Monica Bellucci, to drive home the message – older, wiser, sexier.

Even the stunning Amber Valletta was a prominent force on the catwalk and she hasn’t aged one tiny bit! It’s sickening

I idolised them back then, I think we all did. But to be fair, these women have lived and loved and look all the better for it. Although there was plenty of nostalgia to indulge in, it’s great to see older ‘real’ women play their part in today’s industry. Of course they are still all exceptionally beautiful models, but there is substance and gravitas there which makes me, in consumer mode, believe there’s so much more value in this clothing.

It’s worth pointing out that New York Fashion Week, last year, was similarly senior. Credit must go to Versace again, whose spring/summer 2017 collection was rounded off with a reunion of Gianni’s girls, Carla, Claudia, Naomi, Cindy and Helena. It was George Micheal’s Freedom video all over again.

Will Paris uphold the maturity? Let’s hope.