Category: Articles
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London Runway Issue 65 – The Red Issue
Get your print copy here! The Red Issue. Featuring interview and editorial with Charis Michelsen; the winners of the Face of London Runway 2021 announced; Chabs; our LRVF live photoshoot editorial; age vs youth in fashion; red colour looks for the new season; how to start dressing for the office again; quirky trends for 2022;…
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THE FACE OF LONDON RUNWAY 2021: THE STORY SO FAR
Chief Editor Rhiannon D’Averc takes us through what’s been going on behind the scenes with this year’s Face of London Runway competition, and what’s next! If you’ve been following us on social media or reading our recent issues, you’ll know that we’re already full steam ahead on the Face of London Runway 2021! Our favourite…
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11 REASONS TO TAKE A CAMPING TRIP IN SOUTHWEST ENGLAND
When I, Suhani Lotlikar, moved to Bournemouth from Mumbai, I brought along my love for the sea with a hint of curiosity to explore. I took the opportunity of off-term time to explore the south western coast of England with my partner. And as the restrictions on travel ease this summer, I would like to…
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GET IN LOSER, WE’RE STOPPING PERFORMATIVE ACTIVISM
Jessica Carvalho explores the silent growth of performative activism amidst people and brands alike, and its detrimental impact on the fight for change. A year has passed since we all witnessed a police officer kneel on the neck of a man. The clip, short in all forms but its impact, sparked worldwide outrage and shone…
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A RETROSPECTIVE ON 1940s FASHION
This month Cicilia proposes a retrospective on 1940s fashion in France, the UK, and the US. From fabric shortages and Utility Clothing to the post-war Hollywood glitz: an insightful overview of one of the most turbulent decades, closing up with a stylish review of Hollywood, one of the latest Netflix miniseries. 1940s FASHION – FRANCE,…
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MAKE WAY! THE WORLD ISN’T GOING TO GET TIRED OF BTS ANYTIME SOON
In this article, Jessica Carvalho explores the success and the power of one of the biggest music acts in history in the face of increased Asian discrimination, and how their impact is reshaping the industry as we know it. Often, living beneath a rock serves as the perfect excuse for a pop culture reference flying…
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HOW TO INCORPORATE COLOUR INTO YOUR SPRING WARDROBE
Katie Abson presents tips and tricks to help build your colour confidence this spring. As vibrant and beautiful as it is, colour can be intimidating. If you’re anything like me, colour can be a scary thing to reach for when you’re used to neutrals, blacks, and greys, formally worn to death this past winter. Neutrals…
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London Runway Issue 64: The Originality Issue
Buy your print copy here! The Originality Issue. Featuring: the finalists of the Face of London Runway and what went down at our semi-final round; the rise of virtual celebrities; regaining power through feminine dresses; Graduate Fashion Week; unisex jewellery; arts degrees and whether you should bother with one; interview with up and coming designer Bryony…
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F.R.I.E.N.D.S THE ONE WHERE FASHION HISTORY WAS MADE
With the Reunion finally here, writer Suhani Lotlikar looks back at some of the show’s iconic fashion moments. During the month of May when the long-awaited F.R.I.E.N.D.S reunion was announced, it brought along with it a feeling of revival. The decade-long sitcom has not only given us unlimited laughs and unforgettable catch-phrases, but also iconic…
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DEEPER ROOTS: BLOOMING IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY
Inspired by the arrival of spring, Jessica Carvalho analyses what it truly means to ‘bloom’, and shares stories of not only inspiration, but also strength and perseverance. I’m a firm believer that life – much like time – is composed of seasons. Someone’s winter could easily be someone’s summer, but one thing is certain; that…
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Marks and Spencer’s New Lingerie Collection: what we like and what we don’t
British retailer Marks and Spencer recently launched a collection of ‘skin’ coloured lingerie that took their Instagram on a rollercoaster ride. Here is what we love and don’t love about the campaign. The collection featured underwear sets in many shades of skin tone. This was very well received by the audience of the brand on…
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Wimbledon 2021 Celebrity Style Spotted
As the Wimbledon 2021 Championship progresses in London, along with the tennis court the stands, too, saw flashes of interesting celebrity style. After the cancellation of the games due to the global pandemic last year, it is evident that people are attending the reduced-capacity 2021 event with great joy and enthusiasm. And the stands are…
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Are the UK’s fashion brands lying to you about their eco-friendly apparel?
For many years, fast fashion brands across the world have been involved in malpractices such as sweatshops and polluting production cycles. It is no news that many of them try to cover their actions with what they claim to be a sustainable fashion lines. But what if they lied? What if that 30 GBP smocked…
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GAP to close 81 stores across UK: what’s really happening
American retailer GAP has announced the closure of 81 stores across the UK by the end of this year. This is clearly an effect of the hard hit taken by the brand during the pandemic. With multiple competitor brands rising, the brand’s departure off the high street seems justified. Known for its classic casuals and…
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British luxury brand Burberry’s days of revival
After the exit of chief executive Marco Gobbetti, Burberry’s plan to regain their position in the luxury market was slowed. Gobbetti’s addition brought in a ray of hope by helping increase the company’s capitalisation by approximately by a third. As the fear of other executives – especially creative director Ricardo Tisci -departing remains, the British…
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Cultural representation in Mulberry X Ahluwalia’s London Fashion Week show
This Fashion Week witnessed the collaboration of one of the UK’s well-known luxury brands, Mulberry, and the Nigerian-Indian designer Priya Ahluwalia. They brought together the perfect mix of cultural referencing and sustainability. Directed by Akinola Davies, the campaign film featured four models of colour alongside a remarkable capsule collection celebrating Mulberry’s 50th anniversary. The hair-ography…
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The reopening of fashion stores in the UK
As COVID-19 restrictions slowly began to ease, clothing stores across UK are recording a raise in the footfall. A similar situation was observed when the first wave was slowly dying down. However, with strict rules of maintaining proper social distancing and safety measures still in place, shoppers are looking forward to treating themselves with a…
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Issue 63 Launch
Buy your print copy here! The Rock and Roll Issue. Featuring: performative activism and why it has to stop; best camping destinations in South-West England; LFW recap; Face of London Runway updates; signs you need model training; Bethany Williams; Qasimi; Auroboros; Chromatics; Fashion Show Live; seven gorgeous editorials; and more!
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THE LONDON FASHION WEEK LOWDOWN
Rhiannon D’Averc brings you all the details on another lockdown LFW – with a brief review of every on-schedule show! Tune in next issue for breakdowns of Fashion Scout and other off-schedule shows! FRIDAY LONDON FASHION WEEK OFFICIAL OPENING WITH KAI-ISAIA JAMAL We love the use of a trans person of colour to open the…
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TED BAKER BOUNCES BACK AFTER LOCKDOWN HIT HARD
COVID-19 hit a lot of global fashion businesses hard, decreasing in sales and revenue. On Monday, Ted Baker’s twice-delayed full-year results looked bad as the fashion retailer announced a 44%+ drop in revenue and a pre-tax loss that widened by almost 39%. Monday also saw the company reporting Q1 revenues for the 12 weeks to…
