Category: Articles
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Behind-the-scenes at The Olli Photoshoot
Candice recounts her experience at the Olli Photoshoot back in October of 2022, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the shoot. Having moved to New York City for my Songwriting masters program only two months prior in August of 2022, it would be an understatement to say that I jumped headfirst into this bustling city. Despite…
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House of iKons Fashion Week London February 2023
House of iKons Fashion Week London live shows have pulled in over 1,000 people per day in attendance, with private clients, buyers, department stores and boutiques, also in attendance high net worth guests. Their designers have platformed world wide, and working with celebrities such as JLo, Katy Perry, Michelle Obama, Beyoncé and many more which…
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London Runway Sustainability Awards: The Winners
Many thanks to everyone who voted for the winners on our Instagram! We can finally announce the winners. As a reminder, the candidates were drawn from your nominations! After selecting those nominees which embodied our sustainable values to the highest degree, we came up with a shortlist in four categories – and here are the…
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WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS MORE REALISTIC
January is around the corner, and for many of us, that means three thing— the post-Christmas blues, a long slog to payday and the pressures of New Years’ Resolutions. Come February, most of us have undoubtedly failed the impossible goals we set for ourselves to transform our minds, body, and souls, leaving us feeling lower…
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Brands that are getting it right and wrong with sustainability
Em Poncia takes a look at some brands that are doing everything right…and some that are doing everything wrong. Sustainability amongst fashion brands is a minefield. Some companies use only natural fibres or manufacture all their clothes locally, while others say they do both but are really pumping money into illegal sweatshops. Navigating the good,…
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THE LIFELONG TRENDS OF TAYLOR SWIFT
Amrit Virdi analyses the style evolution of global superstar Taylor Swift. In her country starlet to pop princess pipeline, Taylor Swift has experienced more fashion eras than the ordinary popstar. Her 16-year long career included 10 studio albums and two re-recordings, and with this, the 11-time Grammy Award winner has shifted from country, to pop,…
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HISTORY OF THE HOODIE: The Journey of a Fashion Staple
This week, Kwabena Gyane examines the extensive and intriguing history and evolution of the hoodie, from its initial form centuries ago to its modern appearance which has become a staple in everyday life. If there were a word to describe the hoodie, it would be ubiquitous. This is not conjecture, it is a fact. If…
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Norman Busigu: Interview
We sat down with Norman, a former interview star from way back in December 2018, to find out what he’s been up to since we last spoke. It turns out – he’s been doing a lot! What do you do and how did you get into it? In the Creative Industries, I am three things:…
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Kid Cudi: Fashion’s Understated Star
This week, Kwabena Gyane examines the fashion choices of rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor Kid Cudi throughout his captivating career. Authenticity is at the core of Scott Mescudi, professionally known by the alias Kid Cudi. With lyrics that allow him to bare his vulnerabilities, from his alcohol problems to his depression, to his listeners, it…
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Get the look: Frazzled British Woman
Nell Richmond explores the rise of this new TikTok aesthetic and why it might be resonating with so many women today. I don’t think any of us can deny that certain women effortlessly look put together. Without wishing to sound too “I’m not like other girls”, I will never be that person. Therefore, you can…
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Issue 81 – The Champagne Issue
The Champagne Issue. Featuring interview with Norman Busigu, the history of the hoodie, Taylor Swift, brands rated for sustainability, Africa Fashion Week London, SFW Runway, Claudia Wang, party food for all requirements, Gayeon Lee, Mishus, Tran Hung, Ray Chu, new years resolutions that aren’t about weight loss, and more! Buy your print copy here!
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A Style Merry-Go-Round: Fashion From the 60s
Em Poncia looks at the 60s, a decade in fashion that subverted norms and looked further afield than Europe. Fashion in the 1960s teetered constantly, swinging between wildly different styles and attitudes in the span of a few short years. It was the first time that menswear had seen significant change in maybe a hundred…
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A Guide to 2022 Autumn/Winter Fashion
Darker nights, autumn leaves, colder weather, and the possibility of snow on the horizon make it time for a swift wardrobe change. Amrit Virdi details 2022’s Autumn/Winter fashion trends. Fashion is an evolving artform, and it’s of no surprise to anybody that 2022’s runway shows have brought with them a new, culturally relevant form of…
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THE LIFELONG TRENDS OF ARIANA GRANDE
Amrit Virdi examines the fashion evolution of Nickelodeon actress, turned pop princess, turned musical theatre starlet, Ariana Grande. To those that aren’t diehard fans of her, Ariana Grande’s fashion may be of no notice. However, her carefully chosen looks match each musical era of hers, and have defined her evolving style. Ariana Grande rose to…
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HOW FASHION AFFECTS POLITICS
Anastasia Rolland dives into how politics and people’s perceptions of others in politics are affected by their fashion. As I am sure you are all aware, we temporarily had a new Prime Minister in the form of Liz Truss. Now, whatever your view of her may be, it is undeniable that she made a statement…
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SOUL CIRCUS
Join Tom McDonald on his spiritual voyage as he explores the Cotswold based yoga festival Soul Circus. Initial Impressions Tucked away in the village of Elmore, Gloucester, Hollow Farm becomes a yoga haven playing host to Soul Circus Festival for four days in August. The brainchild of Ella and Roman Wroath, Soul Circus has inhabited…
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BOOK CLUB: THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT BY CLARE POOLEY
Each month, our resident book club reviews a new must-read volume that will help to educate, inform, entertain, and thrill you. This issue, Hannah Whittaker reviews Clare Pooley’s fiction book, The Authenticity Project. This week Hannah Whittaker is looking at the 2021 novel The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley, her first fictional novel to be released.…
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HOW TO WRITE AN ARTIST’S STATEMENT (AND WHAT NOT TO DO)
This week, Kwabena Gyane dives into the creation of an artist’s statement— what to include, what to exclude, and its multiple purposes to every artist writing one. There are very few things in this world that can shake an artist to the bone, scatter thoughts in one’s cranium and induce palpitations in that muscle in one’s…
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Issue 80 – The Gifting Issue
Featuring our Christmas Gift Guide, Face of London Runway 2022 Pippa Winn, House of Tammam, Fashions Finest, Mollini London, Sarah Regensburger, Pam Hogg, Helen Anthony, Cojjoc, The INDUS Collection, Fashion London, Miss Africa GB, Meow at the Moon, Aadnevik, the challenge round of our photo competition, your guide to autumn and winter fashion, the style…
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A CASE FOR CHANGE: LFW INCLUSIVITY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
How can London Fashion Week better cater to people with disabilities? Nell speaks with ex-Paralympian and activist Louise Hunt Skelley, model Caitlin Holford, and fashion influencer Ellie Mullis for answers. Growing up – fashion seemed only to be for the chosen few. This was no better seen than in the exclusivity of London Fashion Week.…