This fall, the historic Eton College, located in Berkshire, England, will welcome a new, high-profile pupil. Prince George, who turned 13 on Wednesday, will join classmates at the all-boys boarding school, which holds a deep significance for the British Royal Family and has a long-standing dress code for all of its students, royal or not. Santa Claus delivers Christmas presents to Eton College students on Dec. 17, 1936. Getty Images Founded by King Henry VI in 1440, Eton College’s dress code has gone through various transitions, evolving alongside the styles of each era. For instance, in the early 18th century, students wore colorful garb, often sporting bright greens and yellows or blue coats with red collars, per Eton College’s official website. As the world entered the 19th century, blue coats and yellow waistcoats were adopted as part of the dress code. I...
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re reading this, you’re likely intimately familiar with plantar fasciitis: the main cause of heel pain that manifests when the plantar fascia (a thick band of tissue found at the bottom of the foot, serving as an essential link between the heel bone and the toes) “loses some of its elasticity or resilience” over time, oftentimes becoming inflammed or even developing micro-tears, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Plantar fasciitis–related pain can also be exacerbated by the types of shoes you’re wearing, the pursuits you’re partaking in, and how much you weigh. That being said, while podiatrists frequently prescribe special stretches or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication to mitigate the symptoms, orthotics (particularly shoe inserts) are a leading alternative for treating plan...