Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Vicky Jessop

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: This summer s hottest beauty look sunburned blush | History Defined

One of summer’s hottest looks this year (both literally and figuratively) involves looking like you’d been out in the sun for too long.

I’m not talking about attaining a lovely, sunkissed golden glow — so last year. Nope, the name of the game is looking burnt. Think stepping out into the heat of the Italian summer without the Factor 50. Wearing a bikini for so long that the white lines are clearly visible on your shoulders. Think looking so red that passers-by want to buy after-sun lotion and throw it over you like a bucket of icewater.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.