Sustainable Handbag Picks For Spring
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.
The Power Behind Online Girl Cultures & The Unending Eras Of Female Identity
The 2020s have so far been dominated by an endlessly evolving list of microtrends, manifesting as aesthetics, ‘cores’ and ‘eras’. Think Balletcore, Cottagecore, Barbiecore, Hot Girl Summer, That Girl, Sad Girl. Why is it that women must chase the latest aesthetics to define themselves within a neat category, whilst men never seem to feel this same pressure?
The Mysterious Case of The Missing Necklace
One thing was made searingly clear at the recent 80th annual Golden Globe Awards, necklaces are out of style. Perhaps the collarbone is the new necklace, the new masterpiece to focus our attention on. A large topic of conversation within fashion and beauty last year was the so-called return of skinny.
Golden Globes 2023: Best-Dressed On The Red Carpet
After two years without a red carpet, the 80th annual Golden Globe awards were back in Beverly Hills last night. Among the best dressed were Jessica Chastain in Oscar de la Renta and Michelle Yeoh in Armani Prive.
Mugler Announces Runway Comeback
Mugler announces their come back to the runway after three highly successful films. Returning on January 26th at the end of couture fashion week, the show promises to excite.
JU-NNA: Modernising Traditional Japanese Shibori
JU-NNA is an up-and-coming London fashion house seeking to revive the ancient Japanese technique of shibori by merging technology and fashion.
Florence Pugh’s Best Red Carpet Moments
We’re looking back on some of Florence Pugh’s most well-loved, and sometimes viral, red carpet moments from Venice Film Festival to the Academy Awards.
The 10 Fashion Pieces That Defined 2022
2023 may be here, but we’re using one last chance to look back at the fashion items/moments that made 2022 from the Miu Miu mini skirt to the Loewe cracked egg heels and JW Anderson pigeon handbag.
My pursuit Of The It Girl (And Why I Let Her Go)
I’ve always chased the impossible ideal of the It Girl. Think of Alexa Chung, whose book is simply titled ‘It’, or Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid. Today the term is almost exclusively used to describe women and as such, it has become inextricably bound up with expectations of femininity.
Feminism, Mythology, and Dior: a look back at the Dior Cruise 2022
A look back at Maria Grazia Chiuri’s 2022 Dior cruise collection and the ancient Greek and feminist inspiration behind the show and the designs.
How To Dress Like Your Inner Wednesday Addams
Netflix’s Wednesday series has become one of the platform’s most watched shows, with Jenna Ortega shining in the stylish title role. Here is how to dress like Wednesday Addams!
Miuccia Steps Down As CEO: What’s Next For Prada?
Prada announces that Miuccia Prada and her husband Patrizio Bertelli will be stepping down as co-CEOs of the Prada Group.
Boycotting Fashion Brands: Does It Really Make A Difference?
Members of the public have been taking to social media to boycott Balenciaga in the wake of an advertising campaign and Yeezy in light of Kanye West’s antisemitism. Many have been physically destroying items of clothing from the brands, but doe this do anything?
The BFC Fashion Awards 2022: The Winners & Red Carpet Best Dressed
Taking a look at the winners from the 2022 British Fashion Council Fashion Awards including Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino and Bella Hadid as the model of the year. The best-dressed red carpet looks of Florence Pugh and Adut Akech.
Anna Wintour Breaks Her Own Biggest Fashion Rule
Anna Wintour's most famous fashion rule is to never wear all black, however, at the US state dinner in honour of the French President, she wore an all-black Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld gown.
Where To Buy Second-Hand Designer This Christmas
Vestiaire Collective is one of the world’s most popular designer resale sites with one of the largest selections of pre-loved designer clothing, handbags, jewellery and accessories with thousands of new listings landing every single week.
Bella Hadid Named 2022’s Most Powerful Dresser
In Lyst’s Annual Year in Fashion report, Bella Hadid has been named as the most powerful dresser of the year. The Shoe of The Year is the Birkenstock Boston Clog.
Balenciaga Sues Production Company To Deflect Blame
Balenciaga sues production company and set designer for $25 million after an advertising campaign featuring children and a US court document backfired
Gucci Under Alessandro Michele
Kering has announced that Alessandro Michele will be stepping down as creative director of Gucci. We look at his time at the brand from working with Harry Styles to Twinsburg.
The Princess of Wales & Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara
Catherine, The Princess of Wales stunned in a custom Jenny Packham gown at the South African state dinner. She accessorised with the historical Queen Mary’s lover’s knot tiara, which she has worn numerous times.
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.