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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The collaboration of Kim Jones and Stussy gives a definition of new masculinity, a refreshment. The new 40 looks in the collection are all about eclectic colorful looks. When I first saw this collection, the Art Deco tones, reminded me of Miami. Seeing this collection evokes feelings of acute nostalgia for my days watching The Assassination of Gianni Versace since this story also took place in Miami. I have never been
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Pastels? On trainers? Dreamy! Balenciaga are killing it, with their bubblegum-eqsue version of the Triple-S sneakers. For those cool kids out there, who want all the colours of the rainbow on their feet – this one’s for you! The Spanish brand was dubbed as “the master of us all” by the legend, that is Christian Dior. It comes as no surprise then, that we are completely and utterly spellbound by these super funky
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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
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH8C-77KvQY Savvy aka Asaviour returns with “The Hour Of The Wolf” a single lifted from his new album The Battle For Hearts & Minds” written & produced by himself. The tracks sees Savvy triumphantly reclaiming its place as one of the hip hop scenes G.O.A.T.S with this “arm on the sleeve” lyrical & musical onslaught. Riding roughshod over this uptempo hip hop anthem. An infectious bass-line, jazz infused melody and real
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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