Words by Katie May Huxtable There was nothing I used to love more than to trawl around shops in search of the juiciest of bargains. A mission to win the ripest of fruits in our shopping centre fruit bowls. Sale signs would bounce off the glass of my eyes, a red blur of window by window as I waltzed my way through aisles of cheap … Continue reading FashionÔÇÖs Dirty Secrets ÔÇô A Stacey Dooley Documentary
By Rimante Bivainyte Imagine fashion without heels, sexy dresses and elegancy! It sounds like a very strong statement, however, seeing current fashion and its development, sportswear and trainers is seemingly taking over streets and high fashion. Throughout those two years in university I got to know probably all possible student fashion trends including bomber jackets, skinny jeans, tight dresses, leggings, boyfriend jeans and sports trainers. … Continue reading Sportswear and trainers: How do they influence todays fashion?
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?
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
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
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
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
By Maddy Steele No. IÔÇÖm not talking about that. For years I have obsessed about fitting into the smaller sizes on the rails. My pre-teen self nearly cried with excitement when she found she could fit in size 4 shorts. My college self was determined that she would buy and wear size 6 jeans because thatÔÇÖs the size I felt I had to be, despite … Continue reading Does size really matter?
By Rimante Bivainyte Burberry – over century and a half old fashion brand which is famous for its tartan patterns and trench coats has changed brandsÔÇÖ logo and monogram first time in 20 years. With a new chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci who is a former Givenchy creative director, Burberry brand is about to face dramatic changes. While Tisci is preparing his ready-to-wear debut for … Continue reading Burberry: changes of new logo shake up fashion industry
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
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
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?
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
Greeted with a pink cocktail to match AmyÔÇÖs hair, I walked into the top floor of the Castle Emporium, where people were enjoying live music, glitter make overs, and a gorgeous photo wall with Summer of Self Love spelled out in pink balloons.Her launch party took place at the independent business hub in Cardiff city centre, where she showcased the pieces she was hand sowing … Continue reading Summer of Self-Love
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
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
IÔÇÖm sure, somewhere along the line a girl sporting a choker with her hair tied up with a scrunchie was putting all her high waisted denim in a bag she was going to donate to charity. Unknowingly, she was supplying the next generation with what would become highly coveted vintage denim. Trends have a way of coming back. So often, in fact, that thereÔÇÖs pieces … Continue reading The Lifecycle of Fashion
Whether you’ll be bargain hunting on the high street at 9am sharp or be glued to your screen for online deals, we’ve got you covered! Get note taking folks, here are our top 8 pro tips and trix to spend your pay-day ┬ú┬ú┬ú wisely: 1. Research, research and research Teleportation is sadly not yet a thing and so you canÔÇÖt be in 5 places at … Continue reading 8 Black Friday Hacks
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
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
