Fashion Editors Suraya Kazzuz and Maggie Gannon got the chance to speak with Ayo Ojo, journalism student, YouTuber and editor of the magazine The Fashion Archive to talk about his recent endeavours and his moves within the fashion industry. So, can you introduce yourself to our readers a little bit to let them know how it all started for you in the world of fashion? … Continue reading An interview with Ayo Ojo (@thefashionarchivemag)
Words by Lucia Cubb Uniform has been a long and widely debated topic ÔÇô should we be able to dress as we want, or should we stick to the rules and continue quietly? Following the newest season of the popular tv series Sex Education, there has been more of an open discussion surrounding gender expression and its relation to clothing and whether self-expression is limited … Continue reading Are Schools Crushing Creative Expression?
Words by Josie Waddington As the harsh realities of fast fashion and its unethical practices have come to light, it is safe to say that the second-hand clothes movement is a positive and progressive step towards a sustainable society here in the UK. As a trend, vintage fashion has boomed significantly since the 2020 summer lockdown – specifically in young adults who would now probably … Continue reading Vinted ÔÇô is this new pre-loved shopping app as good as it claims to be?
Phoebe Grinter – Columnistgrinterpm@cardiff.ac.uk With his much-anticipated album Fine Line due to be released on 13th December, I thought it was appropriate to talk about the key role Harry Styles is playing in shattering gender norms and defying toxic masculinity. From his majestic mane of curly brown locks and his active support of the LGBT+ community, to his goose-bump inducing vocals and captivating stage presence, … Continue reading Harry Styles: Shattering Gender Norms, Defying Toxic Masculinity, and Writing Bangers
Quench Fashion reviews the best fashion bibles Amazon has to offer from 2003 to 2015, for all your needs.┬á For inspiration: IT While IT by Alexa Chung cannot be classified as an autobiography, it takes on a fun and modern form of such. Within the pretty pink cover of this book lies collections of images and writings of the ÔÇÿItÔÇÖ girl who has taken … Continue reading The Style Shelf
We often see autumn as the season that puts an end to our happy, warm, summer days, as it throws us into the windy and cold reality of having responsibilities. As a get away from the seasonÔÇÖs depressing aspects, an October issue of Vogue brightens up my month. Filled with this seasonÔÇÖs gorgeous trends that I canÔÇÖt wait to try out, we at Quench Fashion, … Continue reading A/W ’15 Style Edit: Womenswear
Julien MacdonaldÔÇÖs Autumn/ Winter and Spring/Summer 2014 collections both featured many standout pieces. Unlike many other collections, which stuck to simple black and white, Julien injected nudes, gold, silver, green, blue and red tones to make distinctive pieces. He also incorporated longer hem lines with most dresses knee length or full length, with the sleeve length also following suit. The clothes are clearly not designed … Continue reading LFW 2014: Best Collection
ItÔÇÖs a new year and that means some great new fashion trends!┬áAdmittedly, itÔÇÖs been a cold and wet start to the year, but contrary to the weather outside, the fashion forecast for 2014 looks brighter than ever.┬áFrom classic checked patterns to loud and proud slogan-bearing t-shirts, this yearÔÇÖs styles are diverse and there is something for everyone. Nothing says spring like soft pastel colours. True, … Continue reading Spring Trend: Pastels
The length of a tea skirt falls between a maxi and a midi. Whilst the growing spectrum of hemlines may seem pedantic, the images conjured up of Alice in Wonderland style tea parties makes it all seem not so ÔÇÿmad hatterÔÇÖ. Although being pioneered as a spring trend by brand Alice + Olvia┬áthe tea skirt can be seen in many other S/S14 runways and is … Continue reading Spring Trend (Editors Pick) – Tea Skirts with Cropped Tops
Behind the scenes at Burbidge Studios fashion shoot for Quench Magazine, shot at Keep the Faith Social Club Keep The Faith Social Club is neatly situated in Royal Arcade, just off the hustle of the Hayes. The bespoke barber-come-tattoo parlour provides a safe haven of vintage charm met with a modern twist.┬á Whether you are looking for a new haircut, a wet shave, tattoo or … Continue reading Keep The Faith ÔÇô Behind the Scenes
Charlie Mock┬átakes to the streets to search out what we should be wearing this winter in order to keep warm and stay on trend without drowning under a mountain of knitwear.┬á Will’s a charity shop scavenger so found his outfit at bargain prices. Knitwear is essential as the temperatures are dropping and, who doesn’t love a good pair of Doc Martens to finish of a … Continue reading Street Style
