Sure, we’re in the midst of a pandemic. BUT, that doesn’t mean, we have to stop being fashionistas. If we’re going to wear face-masks to protect ourselves, from Coronavirus, let’s at least do it in style! Wait sorry, I stand corrected. It’s coronavirus. It doesn’t even deserve to be a proper noun. During these uncertain times, fashion always comes through. Take the face-mask, for example. An item which somewhat has some fear attached to
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A statement bag, from a designer known for her humanitarian practices – Miss Stella McCartney, of course you make this entry, in the Want List! McCartney’s Falabella bag will go down in history, as one of the brand’s best-selling products and we’re not surprised! Disclaimer – no animals were harmed in the making of this masterpiece! Made from nylon, cotton and polyester, the icon’s design philosophy pays homage to the animal kingdom. This
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As the official Christmas countdown began on Friday around the world (nearly there, peeps!), the UK was waking up to the result of the General Election. The first December election since 1910 saw Boris Johnson crowned Prime Minister. It may seem like some Dickensian nightmare (where are those pesky ghosts when you need ‘em?) but in fact, BoJo’s pledge to “Get Brexit done” won the voters over. So, what does this mean for fashion? Well
Read moreNEWGEN’s ‘ones to watch’ sparking a conversation between race and fashion. Bianca Saunders, Nicholas Daley and Grace Wales Bonner have joined have all acquired sponsorship under the NEWGEN initiative all of whom spark a conversation on racial identity and non-conformity within their collections. Bianca Saunders is one of the few black female proponents of menswear fashion, whose artistry seeks to challenge preconceived archetypes of black masculinity. Bianca Saunders The Central Saint Martin’s graduate Nicholas Daley
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Where luxury and streetwear collide Streetwear has become increasingly popular over the past decade, with the help and prominence of social media, which has enabled wider publicity opportunities. Whilst the ‘Drop culture’ has begun intertwining with the luxury market, with many major premium brands looking to streetwear companies for eclectic and edgy collaborations appealing to the purchasing habits of the dominant generation Z demographic, who are driving demand for innovation within the luxury sector. Millennials
Read moreGender Fluidity – Is it just a trend in stores? River Island celebrated their 30-year anniversary with a positive campaign around the idea of rebelling against labels. Accurately titled ‘Labels are for clothes’; the campaign raised the voices of diverse individuals which celebrated their identities as humans and not their gender. Alongside the campaign, River Island teamed up with Anti-Bullying charity ‘Ditch the Label’ and for every purchase of their Ditch the
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Leading streetwear brand Supreme manage to sell unconventional and novelty items which could be deemed unnecessary by many, but not to streetwear fans. From fire extinguishers to air horns to hammers to dice, the eclectic cult brand manages to sell out of these needless products, with resale prices reaching double the retail price on sites such as SupTalk, a forum and marketplace to discuss and sell Supreme products. How is it that
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Elie Saab never fails to amaze with his glamorous avant-garde haute couture creations, this year’s latest Paris Haute Couture show was no different. Emphasis on craftsmanship was advocated by Saab and the atelier team from this collection with the most intricate dress featuring 9,000 hand worked sequins and crystals. Channelling 1920’s glitz and glamour from an array of extravagant party dresses accompanied by bejewelled headwear. Saab places heavy emphasis on detailed components
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Pitti Immagine Uomo 93 From Camo to Pinstripe to Plaid, printed trousers and jackets made an impression at the bi-annual Putti Uomo 93 exhibition, which encapsulated the future direction of Men’s Streetstyle. Drifting away from the conventional menswear classics, leaning towards more relaxed styles and the rapid rise of sportswear. athleisure and athluxury. Uomo 93, a pinacle marketplace to showcase the upcoming AW18 trends and to attract thousands of international buyers from
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As we revisit London Men’s Fashion Week The new Autumn/Winter ’17 attire had us oozing with excitement to find out just what trends were going to take centre stage. Struggling to pick from the many designers featured – We have picked our top three collections of this season: Astrid Anderson Astrid Anderson is a London based brand that creates ‘premium casual wear with a sports inspired aesthetic’ aiming to grasp new generation in menswear. Showcasing
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