Fashion and Feminism ÔÇô whatÔÇÖs next for the industry in the era of #MeToo?

By Alys Hewitt The fashion industry has always been largely at odds with the feminist agenda. After all, what do you expect from an industry founded upon encouraging women to pursue unrealistic ideals of beauty and effectively telling them how to dress and express themselves? As well as this, like most industries, it is one where the agenda is often set by men ÔÇô the … Continue reading Fashion and Feminism ÔÇô whatÔÇÖs next for the industry in the era of #MeToo?

London Fashion Week (Part 2): Memorable Shows

By Abigail Thomas┬á As, the London Fashion Week rolled in, Burberry was definitely the one to watch this particular Fashion Week, with the introduction of the new, renowned Chief Creative, Riccardo Tisci. Obviously much anticipation followed such a bold creative change for the brand, as Tisci was formerly creative director of Givenchy, known for innovating the image that the brand attains today. This collection couldnÔÇÖt … Continue reading London Fashion Week (Part 2): Memorable Shows

London Fashion Week: Street Style Round Up

By Sara Robards London Fashion Week 2018 marked another exciting week exploring LondonÔÇÖs diverse fashion talent. The shows offered everything from the chic silhouettes of Victoria BeckhamÔÇÖs first London Show, the muted retro glamour of Alexa ChungÔÇÖs debut ready-to wear line, to the bold, experimental streetwear designs from House of Holland. Industry professionals and influencers flocked to the shows in their droves, desperate for access … Continue reading London Fashion Week: Street Style Round Up

Savage x Fenty-The New Empowerment

By Sarah Harris Robyn Rihanna Fenty, a music mogul turned fashion savant and beauty goddess returned to New York Fashion Week this year and turned many heads. Earlier this year, the R&B icon launched her very first lingerie collection, ÔÇÿSavage x FentyÔÇÖ online and within hours the first drop was a complete sell out. In an interview with Vogue, Rihanna said, ÔÇÿI want people to … Continue reading Savage x Fenty-The New Empowerment

New York Fashion Week Street Style: Everything you need to know

by Maddy Steele   With New York Fashion Week behind us, IÔÇÖve gone to the liberty to give you a ÔÇÿhow toÔÇÖ guide on styling your wardrobe like the NY street style. ┬áHereÔÇÖs the top 10 NYFW looks that you just canÔÇÖt miss out on: The Sleeked Pony Enough said. Catch those ÔÇÿfly awaysÔÇÖ for a flawless, sophisticated look. [source: Instagram @gigihadid] Neon Green This … Continue reading New York Fashion Week Street Style: Everything you need to know

Mamma Mia 2: The Fashion of the Film

By Katie May Huxtable After the quick passing of EnglandÔÇÖs blue skies and sunny afternoons, the return of the rainfall has forced us away from the seaside and back into the familiar feeling of jeans and long-sleeve tees. However, the return of the Mamma Mia franchise was just enough to bring a little bit of light back into our lives. A new sequel/prequel emerged onto … Continue reading Mamma Mia 2: The Fashion of the Film

Summer Holiday Essentials

by Jenna Dowling [click on the images- we’ve only gone and added links for you to online shop these essentials- you’re welcome!] With summer in full swing IÔÇÖm sure many of you are preparing to jet off. Here are some summer essentials for whether youÔÇÖre sunning yourself in the South of France or, rather less glamorously, working away your student debt and spending your days … Continue reading Summer Holiday Essentials

Has contouring gone too far?

By┬áNidhi Pattni Contouring, for those who have been living under a rock, or have been doing more important things with their lives (in which case, good for you!); is a make-up technique where you dip a brush into a powder, cream or liquid, a few shades darker than your skin tone and deepen the natural edges or ÔÇÿcontoursÔÇÖ on your face. This trend began as … Continue reading Has contouring gone too far?

Fur Free Gucci

By Maddy Steele Instagram: @maddysteele @quenchfashion In October 2017, this sartorial giant announced their pledge to become fur-free. GucciÔÇÖs CEO Marco Bizzarri told Vogue at the London College of Fashion that, ÔÇ£technology is now available that means that you donÔÇÖt need to use fur. The alternatives are luxurious. There is just no need.ÔÇØ (https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/gucci-announces-it-is-going-fur-free). By removing fur from all of their collections, Gucci will help … Continue reading Fur Free Gucci

Escentual : Benefit BADgal BANG! mascara Launch

Dedicated to all things makeup, at Quench Fashion & Beauty we are always on the quest for finding the next product to transform our beauty routines, particularly mascara. As someone plagued with short eyelashes, I am a shameless mascara fanatic, constantly searching for ÔÇÿThe OneÔÇÖ. Having never been mascara-monogamous, I was excited to see if IÔÇÖd finally found the product of my dreams when the … Continue reading Escentual : Benefit BADgal BANG! mascara Launch

Cardiff Fashion Week: Model Walk

For the fourth year running Cardiff fashion week is took place in the city centre from the 28th of October to the 4th of November. ÔÇ¿Over the course of seven days the capital showcased emerging student talent in addition to Cardiff based designers and their creations. ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿Cardiff fashion week 2017 commenced with their traditional model walk around the city centre, the models paraded through the … Continue reading Cardiff Fashion Week: Model Walk

Cardiff Fashion Week 2016

After a 3 year hiatus, Cardiff Fashion Week came back bigger than ever, taking Cardiff by storm last month. Taking place from 22nd to 29th October, CFW was a week long celebration of┬áfashion, design and style. Celebrating Cardiff as a gateway to the fashion product of the designed, and the manufactured, sold across Wales and honing on local talents. Especially keen on showing off the … Continue reading Cardiff Fashion Week 2016

retroFestival

Introducing Retrofest, Cardiff’s first pop up fashion festival! The weather outside might’ve been grim, but nothing than a bit of funky local talent can’t fix. A celebration of Cardiff’s best independent fashion and accessory brands, DJ’s, drinks, vegan food and more! Rock-Ola Reborn, Amy laura smith clothing, Heads Above The Waves, Rachel Katherine Designs, Moon & Bear, WAKIKI, Dizzy Pineapple, Hippie Witch Club, Cosy Cat … Continue reading retroFestival

Cardiff Fashion Week Approachin’

Cardiff Fashion Week ApproachinÔÇÖ Celebrate all things fashion, beauty and well-being right here in the Capital of Wales. The celebration takes place from 22nd – 29th October 2016. Sponsered by Motorline Maserati and Ty Hafan as the fashion events official charity, Cardiff Fashion Week is set to showcase the very best design and retail in Wales. Throughout the week, Love Your Clothes will be partnering … Continue reading Cardiff Fashion Week Approachin’

NYFW S/S ’17: Photoblog

Although we’re only entering fall, fashion month means getting familiar with next season’s collections and predicting the global trends of the future. Here’s our favorite┬áNew York Fashion Week runway┬álooks for S/S’17 – high street brands please take note and serve us well.   VICTORIA BECKHAM┬á   TORY BURCH   PROENZA SCHOULER┬á   RAG AND BONE   MICHAEL KORS┬á   CAROLINE HERRERA   DELPOZA   COACH … Continue reading NYFW S/S ’17: Photoblog