9 Of The Most Iconic Met Gala Looks Ever
The 2021 Met Gala is just around the corner and with a theme being “In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion”, the fashion world is on edge waiting. Let’s take a look at some of the most iconic looks from Princess Diana and Donatella to Rihanna and Zendaya.
A Brief History of The Fashion Week
The September 2021 New York Fashion Week is well underway, with all eyes on the fashion industry. The first-ever official fashion week was held in New York in 1943 during WW2, with the London, Paris and Milan joining in future years.
The Autumn Fashion Essentials You Need In Your Wardrobe
Autumn is here once more, but what should you be wearing? In a world filled with trends, we take a look at the classic essentials. From blue denim jeans, black ankle boots to the trench coat.
Sumptuary Laws in Fashion: What Are They?
The most basic definition of a sumptuary law is of a law that is designed to regulate consumption, particularly regarding things like food, furnishings, expenditures, and particularly apparel. Some of the earliest examples of what we would consider being predecessors of sumptuary laws can be found in Ancient Egypt.
Why You Should Be Wearing Linen (and not just in the summer!)
Linen is one of those materials that people can often feel reluctant to go near. Linen is a naturally occurring fibre created from the flax plant and is actually one of the oldest textiles in the world. The use of linen can be traced back thousands of years, and rightly so because it is one of the greatest natural fabrics.
Kate Middleton’s Chic Coats are The Best Autumn Style Inspo
Autumn is once more upon us and who is better for inspiration than the Duchess of Cambridge! From maxi camel coats to green coat dresses, Kate Middleton knows how to dress for any occasion.
The History Of High Heels May Surprise You
While heels had their resurgence amongst men during the 70s with disco fever, they didn’t stick around. If heels were seen as the epitome of masculinity for so much of history, why can’t they now?
SHEIN Does Not Care
In recent weeks #sheincares has been trending on TikTok, an attempt by the fast-fashion giant Shein to seem like they are an ethical brand that cares for animal welfare.
The 8 Glamourous Wedding Looks of Elizabeth Taylor
Old Hollywood giant Elizabeth Taylor was practically an actress turned wedding planner, with 8 under her belt. Starting in 1950 at the tender age of 18 and ending in 1991 aged 51, Taylor had 8 weddings to 7 different men (she married Richard Burton twice.) Let’s take a look at the glamourous bride’s various wedding ensembles.
Mauda - Creating Accessible Clothing
Accessibility is a topic not often discussed openly enough in the fashion industry, but brands like Mauda are here to challenge that, all while creating beautiful garments for people with disabilities.
The Black Tooth Trend Of Tudor England
While pearly white teeth may be desirable today, in Tudor England black and rotting teeth were popularised by excessive consumption of sugar by high society and Elizabeth 1.
Why You Should Join The Fashion Rental Revolution
With the climate crisis rising, people are becoming more aware of the detriment the fashion industry has on the environment and curbing over-consumption. Enter the fashion rental market taking the world, and social media, by storm!
Fashion History YouTubers You Should Watch
As the conversations of eco-fashion and sustainability have developed amongst fashion watchers, the interest in fashion history has also grown. If you’re looking to learn more about the history of fashion, here is a comprehensive list of some incredibly YouTubers and content creators that you should be watching and following.
9 Of The Greatest Little Black Dress Moments In History
Few things are as classic and timeless as the little black dress. From Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Princess Diana’s iconic black revenge dress from 1994, let’s look at some of the greatest LBD moments from history.
The Free Fashion Of The Olympics
As the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games draw to a close, we take a look at the vast amount of free fashion Olympic competitors receive in order to represent their countries.
Royal Bride’s Glamourous Second Wedding Dresses
Royal brides should exude glamour, so it only makes sense that they would have more than one wedding dress! Let’s take a look at the reception gowns of Meghan Markle to Lady Kitty Spencer.
Cinderella’s Iconic Blue Ballgown Dress Through The Years
When you think of Cinderella you envision the baby blue ballgown from the original 1950 Disney film, but what about other adaptations? From Amazon Prime’s new Cinderella to Ella Enchanted.
How Can We Radicalise Our Consumption Of Fashion?
“We must radicalise our clothes”, but what does this mean? Overconsumption of clothing is contributing to shorter fashion cycles, climate change and other ethical dilemmas. What can we do to help?
Princess Diana’s It-Bag, The ‘Lady Dior’
Every year has its it-bags, and the ‘Lady Dior’ is one of these such bags that is as popular today as it was in 1995 when first spotted on the arm of Princess Diana.
The Fiery Feud Between Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli
Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli were both incredibly influential fashion designers of the 20th century, but they were bitter enemies. So, how did this feud begin and end?
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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.