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Stomping About: The History of Dr. Martens

Words by Katie Storrie Born in a prominent time in history of social change and reform, Dr. Martens have played a huge part in the evolution of youth fashion, being in association with the subcultures of the British working class. Dr. Martens have been portrayed as a symbol of protest and rebellion, aligning with anti-establishment views, with the boots representing freedom of expression and individuality. … Continue reading Stomping About: The History of Dr. Martens

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Where Would You Really Wear That? The Point of Runway Fashion

Words by Bethan Gwynne Have you ever looked at a piece of art in a museum that you really liked and thought ÔÇÿthat piece is nice but totally impractical, it would never fit in my living room!’ No? It would be a bit strange to bring a piece of art into your home that was never intended to sit on the wall of a normal … Continue reading Where Would You Really Wear That? The Point of Runway Fashion

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Degendering Fashion: It's Not New
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Degendering Fashion: ItÔÇÖs Not New

Words by Imogen Edmonds Marketing clothes as ÔÇÿgenderlessÔÇÖ has become a new selling point in the fashion industry, and whilst items of clothing obviously donÔÇÖt have a gender society has stitched gender into clothes, labelling them into the socially constructed gender binary. Whilst we are familiar with most high street shops having gendered clothing sections, the origination of gendered dress is relatively recent.  Up until … Continue reading Degendering Fashion: ItÔÇÖs Not New

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Interview with Bootysale: A Year On

Words and Photos by Laura Schjoett ItÔÇÖs been a whole year since Cardiff graduate Micha opened her fashion re-sell business Bootysale. Situated on the ground floor of the Cardiff StudentÔÇÖs Union, the clothing store has become a staple part of the arcade and is frequented by many students daily. It is hard not to be drawn in by the fabulous clothes, or by Bonnie ÔÇÿthe … Continue reading Interview with Bootysale: A Year On

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Why Fashion Should Be Considered An Artform

Words by Pui Kuan Cheah Fashion is essentially wearable art. Just like how painters may use canvas and paint, fashion designers may use fabrics and the sewing machine. In some instances, fashion pieces are collages – combining materials and designs to form a cohesive piece. Looking to the runway, an illustrative example of this is a look from Tom FordÔÇÖs Fall 2015 Ready-To-Wear collection. There … Continue reading Why Fashion Should Be Considered An Artform

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The Best Independent Jewellery Shops in Cardiff

Words and images by Mazy Wyeth The city of Cardiff is well-known for the vibrancy of its city centre which contains an array of shops, ranging from retail giants Urban Outfitters and Bershka to the small, independent shops located in the depths of the cities various arcades. Amongst these arcades lie CardiffÔÇÖs jewellery shops that are often hidden from view due to their small size … Continue reading The Best Independent Jewellery Shops in Cardiff

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FresherÔÇÖs Fashion Guide

Words and Photos by Anna Kerslake While Freshers is going to be a very different experience for those going to Cardiff this year, there is still a need to brainstorm outfit ideas that will give people you meet a good first impression of you and your style. As a third year looking back at what I choose to wear to Freshers week, IÔÇÖm slightly disappointed … Continue reading FresherÔÇÖs Fashion Guide

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FresherÔÇÖs Guide – Best Places to Shop in Cardiff

by Joshua Allen As a fresher, shopping in Cardiff can be extremely overwhelming, with such a large option of high street shops, it becomes easy to succumb to some of the more well-known shops available in the city. What makes CardiffÔÇÖs shopping experience more interesting than others is the selection of independent vintage shops within the city, whether it is in one of the famous … Continue reading FresherÔÇÖs Guide – Best Places to Shop in Cardiff

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