Degendering Fashion: It's Not New

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

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

Review: Vintage Kilo Sale

The Cardiff Vintage Kilo Sale was just as expected. The old rustic smell, the clutter and chaos and the hundreds of attendees all in hope of grabbing some bargains. The event took place in Portland House situated in Cardiff Bay on Saturday 9th April – perfectly timed for a spring closet refresh! The building was swarming with clothing enthusiasts carrying the bright purple plastic bag … Continue reading Review: Vintage Kilo Sale

Wearable Tech

It’s 2016 and if anything is changing, it’s fashion. Georgina Crespi looks at the phenomenon of fashion technology and what it has to offer in the digital age. Imagine being able to charge your smartphone with your clothes? Well, in the future that might be a thing. Using flexible solar panels, two companies have started producing clothing and accessories that can charge devices. Start-up company … Continue reading Wearable Tech