British journalist and media executive, BBC News chief since 2022
The BBC reports that the bare-nails trend, linked to quiet luxury, has drawn criticism that it erases cultural identity linked to Black, Latino and Asian communities. Some see it as a simplification of routines, while others warn it signals class bias. The debate has drawn reaction from fashion journalists, readers and commentators as coverage unfolds.
The BBC has appointed Rachel Jupp as director of news and current affairs as it faces large-scale savings, staff reapplications, and a push to reinvent its public-service journalism for a digital audience.