Chanel FW2020 Paris Fashion Week: Winter Wonderland Returns

By Denise Dogan After the death of Karl Lagerfeld last February whom was the creative director of Chanel for over 30 years, his successor Virginie Viard paid her respects to him by recreating his last show in a simpler form. The last Fall/Winter show by Chanel was created into a beautiful winter wonderland, one we will never forget. It was a gorgeous setting, and the … Continue reading Chanel FW2020 Paris Fashion Week: Winter Wonderland Returns

Contributing WriterMarch 31, 2020March 17, 2020

Second-Hand Beauty Products: Should We Buy Them?

By Ellie Hutchings Most of us have probably used platforms such as eBay and Depop to purchase second-hand clothing at some point, but what about second-hand make-up? The last couple of years have seen increasing emphasis placed on the importance of adapting to a more sustainable lifestyle, so it seems only natural that such platforms and individuals alike have sought to capitalise on this new … Continue reading Second-Hand Beauty Products: Should We Buy Them?

Contributing WriterMarch 26, 2020March 17, 2020

Saint Laurent FW2020 Paris Fashion Week: The Vinyl Trend Returns

By Denise Dogan YSL has always eluded class and elegance, and they did not miss in this years Fall/Winter line. This week in Paris weÔÇÖve seen a few brands bring back big looks from previous fashion trends. Dior bringing back the grunge look from the 2000ÔÇÖs for one. But it seems YSL wanted to bring back the 1960ÔÇÖs to modern fashion. This yearÔÇÖs line differed … Continue reading Saint Laurent FW2020 Paris Fashion Week: The Vinyl Trend Returns

Contributing WriterMarch 24, 2020March 23, 2020

Fashion and It’s Extensive Use of Microplastics

By Stephanie Israel With the growth of fast fashion, the massive demand for more clothes and the quick turnaround of trends, fashion waste is becoming more and more of a pertinent and concerning issue for the environment. Unknowing to many peopleÔÇÖs knowledge, contemporary clothing is mostly made from plastic, which includes material like polyamide, nylon, polyester and acrylic. When washed, clothes made from these fabrics … Continue reading Fashion and It’s Extensive Use of Microplastics

Contributing WriterMarch 19, 2020February 27, 2020

How Copenhagen is Leading the Sustainable Fashion Movement

By Meg Burgess Simplicity, elegance and well-cut design – these are the easy calling cards of Scandinavian fashion, which is taking the fashion world by storm. Danish fashion is fast becoming one of the front runners of the sustainability movement, where designers are placing even more emphasis on environmentally friendly fashion. This comes at a perfect time in the global fashion movement, where consumers are … Continue reading How Copenhagen is Leading the Sustainable Fashion Movement

Contributing WriterMarch 12, 2020February 27, 2020

A Profile on Clare Press: Vogue Australia’s Sustainability Editor-at-Large

By Katie May Huxtable When discussing the elevation of discourse on environmental sustainability into mainstream fashion, all fingers point to Clare Press. Press has a number of career highlights to her name, with roles at publications stretching from acting senior writer at Rolling Stone to Fashion Editor-at-Large at the Australian publication of Marie Claire. However, since 2018, Press has carved out a new role within the fashion … Continue reading A Profile on Clare Press: Vogue Australia’s Sustainability Editor-at-Large

Katie May HuxtableMarch 5, 2020February 28, 2020

Inditex – The Fashion Market’s Biggest Giant

By Sarah Harris This Boxing Day, I decided to brave the cold and wet weather and take on Oxford Street. I usually prefer to spend the day curled up in bed and browsing through online sales but given that I was spending this holiday season with family in London, we decided to risk getting trampled on by crazy shoppers to see if we could score … Continue reading Inditex – The Fashion Market’s Biggest Giant

Contributing WriterFebruary 27, 2020February 27, 2020

10 Sustainable Clothing Brands from the UK

by Jasmine Snow Cheap fashion often has a shockingly high cost, which is why purchasing secondhand clothing or up-cycling the clothes you currently own is so important. However, I don’t think it’s necessary to give up shopping altogether as long as we purchase intentionally and in moderation. Thankfully, there is an ever-growing amount of sustainable clothing brands popping up which can help us work towards … Continue reading 10 Sustainable Clothing Brands from the UK

Jasmine SnowFebruary 25, 2020May 24, 2020

Ivy Park X Adidas: A Review

By Rowan Davies In the decorative village of Crenshaw, Los Angeles; an indestructible Beyonc├® cascades from a crystal blue Californian sky in the fresh ad campaign for her collaboration with Adidas. It is on a very rare occasion that we as a society are presented with such a singular influential force that has the ability to capture our immediate attention and pause every moment in … Continue reading Ivy Park X Adidas: A Review

Contributing WriterFebruary 20, 2020February 28, 2020

Stella McCartney X Adidas: A Review

By Sarah Harris I am the girl who will end up wearing trainers under my wedding dress. My most coveted item of clothing is my Alexander McQueen X Puma Disc trainers that I got given as a present in 2015. ThatÔÇÖs when my fascination behind collaborations began. Over the last decade, weÔÇÖve seen a huge rise in fashion collaborations, from Versace X H&M in 2011 … Continue reading Stella McCartney X Adidas: A Review

Contributing WriterFebruary 13, 2020February 28, 2020

‘Heroin Chic’: A Movement that Changed the Appearance of Fashion

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains and discusses themes related to eating disorders. For any help or advice, please refer to Cardiff University’s advice page, or to the UK eating disorder charity, BEAT. By Emily Jade Ricalton The nineties were a time of change, difference and experimentation. From Britpop to Grunge, the decade was definitely full of excitement ÔÇô something that allowed young, repressed teens to … Continue reading ‘Heroin Chic’: A Movement that Changed the Appearance of Fashion

emilyricaltonFebruary 9, 2020February 28, 2020

Marc Jacobs VS Nirvana: The Copyright Fight for Grunge

By Francesca Ionescu Grunge is selling again, and this comeback created legal trouble for Marc Jacobs. The designer created a T shirt using the same font and iconic smiley face that appears on official Nirvana merchandise, which later led to Nirvana suing for infringement of copyright. The lawsuit claims this infringement will “threaten to dilute the value of NirvanaÔÇÖs licenses with its licensees for clothing … Continue reading Marc Jacobs VS Nirvana: The Copyright Fight for Grunge

Contributing WriterFebruary 6, 2020February 28, 2020

Adidas X Prada: A Review

By Meg Burgess ItÔÇÖs no secret that Adidas remains a giant in the sportswear-fashion industry, with the brand holding many iconic models and lines to its name, as well as endless successful collaborations with other fashion brands. So, the internet was excited to discover that the brand would be releasing a collaboration with the fashion icon – Prada. As a brand, Prada are known for … Continue reading Adidas X Prada: A Review

Contributing WriterJanuary 30, 2020February 28, 2020

Dior X Stussy: A Review

By Stephanie Israel The recent collaboration between the popular surf-wear brand, Stussy, and the recognised high-end brand, Dior, is a prime example of the recent spike in partnerships between sports and designer.┬á The menswear fall collection was masterminded by Kim Jones, DiorÔÇÖs current artistic director of menswear. Jones has previously collaborated with streetwear brand KAWS, which ended up being a very successful collection. This was … Continue reading Dior X Stussy: A Review

Contributing WriterJanuary 2, 2020February 28, 2020

Dior X Jordan: A Review

By Josh Allen┬á This past decade has seen a rise in the popularity of street-wear brands and an increase of high-end fashion into the mainstream. For years, these two ends of the industry have been separated from each other with very little interaction. This all changed in 2017, when Louis Vuitton and Supreme New York two giants of each industry, collaborated and opened the gateway … Continue reading Dior X Jordan: A Review

Contributing WriterDecember 24, 2019February 28, 2020

The Best Christmas Beauty Dupes

By Lois Brooks With Christmas just around the corner, here is a short but sweet selection of beauty dupes as gift suggestions for loved ones at this festive time. Beginning with a classic present which is always greatly appreciated, some new makeup brushes. Starting the New Year off with a fresh set of brushes never disappoints and Real Techniques, created by YouTuberÔÇÖs Sam and … Continue reading The Best Christmas Beauty Dupes

Contributing WriterDecember 19, 2019February 28, 2020

The High Cost of Cheap Fashion

by Katie May Huxtable The fashion and textiles industry is one of the worlds biggest industrial sectors and we are now producing and purchasing our fashion at a rate like never before. A constant need for fast fashion is fuelled by a society rooted in throwaway culture and, across all sectors, we have developed a constant need to consume. However, as the second biggest … Continue reading The High Cost of Cheap Fashion

Jasmine SnowDecember 14, 2019May 23, 2020

Normani X Fenty – Is Fashion Becoming More Diverse?

By Meg Burgess┬á A lack of representation has always been an issue in the fashion industry, with many brands being ÔÇÿcalled outÔÇÖ on social media for only using one model of colour. So, many were pleasantly surprised when Fenty, RihannaÔÇÖs personal brand, announced on November 22nd┬áthat Normani would be the brandÔÇÖs first ambassador. Normani, previously a member of girl group ÔÇÿFifth HarmonyÔÇÖ, stated in an … Continue reading Normani X Fenty – Is Fashion Becoming More Diverse?

Contributing WriterDecember 12, 2019February 28, 2020

Depop – The New Online Marketplace for Millennials

By Katherine Mallett Fast fashion has dominated the industry for years now. As humans, we have become accustomed to the convenience, momentum and familiarity of high-street shops, that offer easy and often cheap outfits for every occasion.┬á But as the market persists to flourish, is it about time for a vintage moment? With the advent and subsequent success of the online shopping phenomenon, we no … Continue reading Depop – The New Online Marketplace for Millennials

Contributing WriterDecember 11, 2019February 28, 2020

How has Fashion Changed Society?

By Kimiya Asjadi┬á An invitation for an event arrives, almost reflexively you reach for your laptop, open ASOS and start looking for the something new to wear. Sound familiar? ItÔÇÖs nothing to be ashamed of, weÔÇÖve all been there. We live in a society where thereÔÇÖs a relentless need to keep up, fit in but also stand out. Our clothing creates our identity and while … Continue reading How has Fashion Changed Society?

Contributing WriterDecember 5, 2019February 28, 2020