What Is Gilded Age Fashion? - The Met Gala 2022
For the 2022 Met Gala, the theme is ‘America: An Anthology of Fashion’, with the category being Gilded Glamour. So, what makes the fashions from 1870-1890 and what can we expect from celebrities.
5 Iconic Wedding Dresses Of This Century…So far!
With news coming out in the last few days that Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker tried to tie the knot in Las Vegas last week - whether they’re actually legally married is yet to be confirmed - let’s take a look at some of the most iconic wedding dresses of the 21st century to date!
Where To Buy Vintage-Inspired Lingerie
Lingerie as mainstream fashion is growing in popularity, but what if you want to take your inspiration from the undies of decades gone past? Here are some of the best places to source your vintage-inspired lingerie!
10 Of The Most Iconic Studio 54 Looks
“Anyone who was allowed in was totally free inside.”, so it would make sense that such a venue would be host to some impeccable fashion sense. Here are just 10 of some of the most iconic celebrity looks that found themselves inside studio 54.
How Red Lipstick Defeated Hitler
Red lipstick symbolised freedom, independence, female drive, confidence and rebellion - something Adolf Hitler was vehemently against. While the production of cosmetics obviously took a back seat during the war, lipsticks that were manufactured carried names such as ‘victory red’ or ‘patriot red’, encouraging women to don the shade in order to show their pride for their country.
Giving Old Clothes New Life - An Interview with Ffion Snaith
Sustainability in fashion is as important as ever, as is ensuring that old skills don’t die. We interview Ffion Snaith of small business être dans la lune about taking second-hand items and adding embroidery to give them a new life.
The Real Reason You Have Nothing To Wear
Why is it so common that we feel so overwhelmed when we have to get dressed in the morning? Well, it’s all about having too much choice, buying into popular trends and not investing in versatile clothing.
How To Shop Pre-Loved Mulberry Bags Like A Pro
The designer handbag resale market is currently booming, but it can be hard to verify the products. To help ease the process of buying secondhand, luxury leather goods brand Mulberry has created their own pre-loved exchange.
The Importance Of That Miranda Priestly Monologue
The Devil Wears Prada is full of memorable quotes. The cerulean sweater monologue manages to encapsulate several things: how fashion trends are set, whom by and the economic impact that has on millions of individuals. Partly thanks to Meryl Streep and partly due to excellent screenwriting.
An Interview with Oli The Label - Handmade Wrap Dresses
As more and more people focus on climate change and sustainability, there is a growing desire for our clothes to be made in a slower fashion. We spoke with Oli The Label founder and designer Olivia Hulme all about her small businesses and why sustainable fashion is so important.
Tommy Hilfiger’s Adaptive Fashion Collections
Tommy Hilfiger has become one of the first major brands to cater to disabled people with their ‘Tommy Adaptive’ clothing range. “Getting dressed should be a joy - an experience that empowers you to look good and feel good in what you are wearing,” said founder Tommy Hilfiger in a release.
We Don’t Need More Pre-Collections on The Fashion Runway
Pre-spring, resort, holiday or cruise collections are pretty much all the same thing, a fashion collection that takes place after the fall/winter collection but before spring/summer. But why bother with these extra collections? Money.
How Has The Pandemic Impacted The Relationship We Have With Fashion?
As we near the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on how not only our shopping habits have adapted, but how working from home has impacted the relationship with have with the clothes in our wardrobe.
The Deadly History Of Green Victorian Gowns
During the 19th century, there was an uptick in demand for green dye, the only problem is that it contained arsenic. There were reports of babies dying in their green-wallpaper nurseries, people’s hands breaking out in blisters after trying on green gloves and even a foreign dignitary telling Queen Victoria that he felt ill due to the wallpapers being used in Buckingham Palace.
The Truth Is That Twee Never Truly Went Away - The Evergreen 60s Inspired Style
TikTok is predicting the resurgence of an old fashion aesthetic, the early 2010s Tumblr era Twee style, associated with stars like Zooey Deschanel and Alexa Chung. The style takes inspiration from mod fashions from the 60s and 70s and has evolved into something new.
12 Fashion And Beauty Gifts For The Holiday Season
Knowing what to buy someone during the festive period can be difficult, but we’ve taken away some of the guesswork. Here are our top fashion and beauty stocking fillers for this December, from Le Labo perfume to a good old pair of socks.
The Lost Art Of Lacemaking
For hundreds of years, lacemaking was a major craft in Europe. Woven by specialist lacemakers for hours and hours on end, lace was an expensive material. Nowadays, it is a common textile used in many different garments at an affordable price. The place and time of the “origin” of lace is a disputed fact. Some say it was the late 15th century, others point to the 16th century.
How Using A Wardrobe Rail Transformed My Relationship With My Clothes
During the process of moving into a new home, I abandoned the idea of having a traditional wardrobe, instead, I opted to use a wardrobe rail. What has it taught me? All sorts and I now intend on keeping it long term!
How To Shop With Intention This Black Friday
It’s Black Friday and sales are rife, both online and in-store. There are many negative impacts from this day, from 99% off sales at stores like Pretty Little Thing and people going into debt. How can we shop with intention today?
7 Oversized Blazers For A Smart-Casual Look
The blazer has made a comeback and, unsurprisingly, it’s the 90s aesthetic that has come with it. Oversized blazers are now back and better than ever and they are particularly adept at smartening up a casual outfit. Here are our top shopping picks.
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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.