The History of The Pocket
Women, sometimes, have tiny ones. Pockets had a brief moment in the 90s and early 00’s for women, but alas, all too soon we went back into the pocketless void of very tight trousers and fockets. But, what is this history of the pocket?
The Gibson Girl
They were the poster girls of the early 20th century, but who were the Gibson Girls and what did they stand for, and who were the leading Gibson Girls of history?
The History of Lesbian Fashion
Through history, lesbians have had to hide their sexuality and fashion has played a major role in this. So, let's take a look at how lesbian fashions have changed over the years.
Is it Accurate? Pride and Prejudice (2005)
The 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is a classic take on the Austen novel. In this article I take a look at the film and ask, is it accurate?
20th Century Fashion - A Timeline
The 20th century saw changes to fashion in ways never before seen. Take a look at an overview of the 10 decades that changed the way we look at fashion and why these changes occurred.
PAST
Nowadays, with unexciting walks and no significant runway occurrences, the term supermodel has lost its meaning for many. Few current professionals are capable of bringing the uniqueness only supers can. Yet, what made 90s models so special?
As revealed by Andrew Morton in his infamous biography Diana: Her True Story, it turns out that no one had quite considered how the train would fit in relation to the size of the coach Diana and her father rode in en route to the ceremony.
At Cannes Film Festival, Natalie Portman wears a recreation of Christian Dior’s famous Junon gown from 1949.
Enchanting and captivating, the Venus gown acts as Junon’s older, somewhat more experienced and mature older sister.
From Queen Alexandra to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, the Queen Consorts of the 20th century wore some truly grand coronation gowns. What will Queen Consort Camilla wear on May 6th?
PRESENT
This unofficial syllabus covers the brands, moments, designers, and ideas in women’s traditional workwear that have long been omitted from the conversation. While it’s not fully comprehensive, it is a good place to start if you want to look like you know how to change a tire.
With A$AP Rocky as creative director, Formula 1 joins fashion forces with PUMA as part of a multi-year affiliation, with a collection unveiled at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Williams Racing F1 team has already created a fashion collection with PUMA.
After years of relying closely on the security of her beloved coat dress, the pantsuit has become Kate, Princess of Wales’ armour. While on a recent visit to a Ukrainian centre in Bracknell, Kate took her new appearance to a new preppy level.
Nowadays, with unexciting walks and no significant runway occurrences, the term supermodel has lost its meaning for many. Few current professionals are capable of bringing the uniqueness only supers can. Yet, what made 90s models so special?
Whether it be the individual on social media or at NYFW there is a new push on reinventing previous styles. From the rise of sustainability and buying pre-loved clothes in an effort to combat over consumption. To major fashion houses re-inventing their previous collections.
FUTURE
Whether it be the individual on social media or at NYFW there is a new push on reinventing previous styles. From the rise of sustainability and buying pre-loved clothes in an effort to combat over consumption. To major fashion houses re-inventing their previous collections.
It is a rare relief and reassurance to spot a major player in the secondhand industry such as eBay flying the flag for change with integrity with their latest collaborative announcement with Vogue.
The current fall winter 2023 Copenhagen fashion week was highly anticipated by many after the successes of their last August, and their 18 point sustainability action plan has caught attention.
As the new year disappears into the shadows behind us, we look forward to the rejuvenation of Spring and the sustainable handbags that you could add to your wardrobe from Bovenue, Been London, Thamon and Danielle Foster.
Channel 4 documentary Inside The Shein Machine with journalist Iman Amrani has exposed fast fashion giant Shein for horrific garment worker treatment.
This unofficial syllabus covers the brands, moments, designers, and ideas in women’s traditional workwear that have long been omitted from the conversation. While it’s not fully comprehensive, it is a good place to start if you want to look like you know how to change a tire.