Category: Articles
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OUR FAVOURITE ACCESSORY INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS
Darcey Sergison finds the perfect accessories you need to add to your collection now. Accessories are an integral part of every wardrobe. From sunglasses to earrings, finding the perfect accessory can be the key to a stylish outfit and bold fashion statements. Now that we are moving from summer to autumn, here are some accessories…
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TEXTILE TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
In this article, Cheyanne Greig-Andrews delves into the history, symbolism, and creation of some of the finest textile traditions around the world, exploring how these traditions continue to flourish in the modern era. In the beautifully diverse world we live in, the list of textile traditions worth exploring is seemingly endless. “Textile” refers to any…
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AN INSIGHT INTO DIGITAL FASHION
This month, Cicilia Brognoli looks into the digital progress of the fashion industry. In recent months, the increase in technology has certainly affected various sectors, and fashion is no exception. The shop closure during Spring 2020 and the impossibility of holding live events challenged the habits of both consumers and retailers. The last edition of…
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The Worst Halloween Costumes 2020: Unsustainable Fast Fashion
Halloween doesn’t have to be cancelled this year, but fast fashion costumes do! Darcey Sergison looks at how you can craft the best Halloween costume ideas in 2020. With many people cancelling plans and parties for this Halloween, staying in doesn’t have to be as dull as it sounds. You can still get dressed up…
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Issue 55 Launch
Buy your print copy here The Bonfire Issue. Featuring two new competitions, everything you want to know about slow fashion, TikTok skincare trends, apps and podcasts to help you shop sustainably, the biggest catwalk stumbles, #SBChallenge and how you can take part, how to get paid modelling work; the London Hat Week exhibition, House of…
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Announcing Design December: London Runway’s Graphic Design Competition
As the holidays slowly creep up on us, we are onto our next monthly event, our Graphic Design Competition. Enter for a chance to be featured on the front cover of our December issue, The Gold Issue, with your stunning designs! Who can submit?: This is for the innovative creatives and aspiring graphic designers. If…
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Make your own #SBChallenge cover!
We’ve created a template of our cover for you to use when taking part in the #SBChallenge! Here’s how it works: 1. Open the link below 2. Log into or create a Canva account (it’s free!) 3. Upload your own image through the Canva interface (drag and drop from your computer or use the upload…
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How to make the best of your second-hand clothes
Darcey Sergison looks at the latest second-hand clothes trend. Buying second-hand doesn’t mean you are stuck with old-fashioned designs but instead can inspire creations by redesigning items. This latest trend of DIY home creations using second-hand finds allows you to create your dream items. By buying material or silhouettes you love, you can then customise…
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Resellfridges: Selfridges launches new second-hand capsule
Darcey Sergison reviews Selfridges and their latest effort to promote second-hand items. Selfridges continues to set a precedent for large department stores around the country. Continuing their love for second-hand clothes, after their successful Oxfam shop curated by Bay Garnett, there is a new online resell shop you should check out now. As part of Project…
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HOW YOUR FASHION MOMENTS CAN AFFECT YOUR EMOTIONS
In this article, positive psychology expert Hazal Aktan explores the relationship between self-expression, sustainability, and positive emotions through fashion. Whether it’s using a fashion-forward accessory or shopping the latest look from the runway, joy can be found in both clothes and accessories. Happiness can come from both clothes and sunshine – after all, that is…
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IS RECYCLED PLASTIC CLOTHING ACTUALLY GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?
With our oceans drowning in discarded plastic and environmental crises on the rise, Madisen Crandall discusses the efforts of those in the fashion industry to recycle plastic into clothing and whether those efforts are doing more harm than good. Bags to rags: the unofficial slogan for recycled plastic clothing. But could methods used by the…
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YOUR DAILY DOSE OF VITAMIN D:
THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN This issue, Grace Pickford explores the benefits of sunshine for our mental and physical wellbeing. Imagine if there was an all-natural way to simultaneously clear troubled skin, lower anxiety and depression, improve sleep, and boost your immunity… You’re in luck. It can be easy to forget that human bodies function as one…
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Announcing the launch of London Runway’s Second-Hand Competition
We believe that wearing second-hand clothes is not something that should be exclusive to September. Therefore, we are announcing the launch of our second-hand competition which will run throughout October. Second-hand clothing is a great way to break the chain of fast fashion by recycling and upcycling vintage clothes. Running the whole of October, we…
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Issue 54 – The LFW Issue
Get your print copy here! The LFW Issue. Featuring Paul Costelloe, Bora Aksu, Jiri Kalfar, and Mark Fast; digital fashion and virtual clothes, full LFW report, gendered dressing through the ages, London’s fashion icons, how to spot modelling agency scams, the best items to thrift, and more. And now introducing… London Runway popsockets!
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A (Brief) Queer History of Fashion
In celebration of pride month, Maria Henry dives into the LGBTQ+ history of fashion. Why are the LGBTQ+ community so heavily associated with the fashion industry? Though it is impossible to summarise the entirety of the LGBTQ+ community’s influence on the world of fashion, this article will hopefully be able to explain some of the…
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THE MYSTICAL, THE SENTIMENTAL, AND THE SPIRITUAL: ESCAPE INTO THE PERFECT BOOK THIS SUMMER
This week Cara Balen talks about ten amazing books that you should check out this summer. From emotional memoirs to gripping adventures, this list will have the perfect book for you! As summer rolls on, I find there is nothing better than to escape into a good book. It is important to take time to…
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Kim Jones set to be Fendi’s new artistic director
Darcey Sergison looks at Fendi’s latest addition to their team. Kim Jones is an excellent choice for Fendi’s new artistic director. The English designer’s new role will encompass haute couture, ready-to-wear, and fur collections. Already working for Dior’s Men’s, Jones will now have a crucial trend setting position within LVMH. Being the artistic director of…
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HOW TO SUPPORT BLACK LIVES MATTER AS A NON-BLACK ALLY
Darcey Sergison responds to the BLM movement, and how people of other races can show their support as a nonBlack ally. The Black Lives Matter movement was founded in 2013 in response to acts of police brutality which led to the death of Trayvon Martin. Sadly, police brutality is still common in many parts of…
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Nike announces the launch of its first maternity collection
Darcey Sergison reviews Nike’s latest collection providing maternity activewear. Nike has been supporting athletes for decades, and now they are helping women through all stages of their pregnancy. Nike (M) supports women through early to post-pregnancy making this capsule perfect for all new and expectant mothers. This collection is a four-piece capsule of all the…
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THE REVIVAL OF PRINTS
This month, Cicilia Brognoli looks into the most fashionable prints for summer 2020, giving you a reminder of what we saw on the S/S20 catwalks around the world. Summer 2020 is the triumph of all kinds of prints. Here there’s a selection of patterns shown on the Spring/Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear catwalks in September 2019. The…