Category: Articles
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BEHIND THE THRIFTING AND VINTAGE TREND
Candice Wu goes to a Vintage Kilo Sale in Hackney, picking up some unique pieces and conversing with the equally unique shoppers. Thrifting and vintage shopping is always an adventure because you never know what you’ll chance upon. From branded activewear and glamorous fur coats to antique or quirky additions, there is something for everyone,…
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WOMEN’S RELATIONSHIP WITH MAKEUP
Joanna Cunningham explores how modern women of all ages feel when they wear makeup, and whether our society has affected our thoughts on looks and beauty. Makeup has been a part of society since the ancient Egyptians reigned, around 7000 years ago. From dramatic Cleopatra-esque eyeliner before the Roman Empire began, to the white-faced Georgians…
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Issue 37 Launch
Issue 37 is out now! Click here to buy a print copy The Trade Show issue. Featuring London Bridal Fashion Week; Pure London; London Edge; Fashion Collective Hub; two gorgeous editorials; how to look better in selfies; why trade shows are important; how fashion creates character in Killing Eve; the Mary Quant exhibition; the digital…
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INTERVIEW: Bryony
Ambient, pop-inspired instrumentals, 80s synthesisers and a mellifluously soothing vocal are just a few of the musical components that make her sound. Neil Dowd met with Bryony to discuss the ideas behind her new musical project, her aesthetic imagery and what we can expect from her next. For the benefit of our readers who haven’t…
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THE GREAT DEPRESSION: AS IT IS VS THE STIGMATISATION OF MENTAL HEALTH
Neil Dowd explores how one band is fighting a battle against the stigma that still surrounds mental health. As It Is have become one of the most recognisable names in the United Kingdom’s pop-punk scene. Formed in 2012 in Brighton, the band is made up of guitarist and vocalist Benjamin Langford-Biss, bass guitarist Alistair Testo,…
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THE LIFE OF A COLLECTION: LUIS BONFIGLIO
This season, we’re following designer Luis Bonfiglio as he puts together a collection – from the first inception of the designs through to the finished pieces. This issue, we introduce the man himself – in his own words. My name is Luis Bonfiglio and I’m an Italian fashion designer based in Amsterdam. In the…
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CHEAP FRILLS: FASHION’S DIRTY SECRET
Judith Willis reviews a new documentary tackling environmental issues caused by fast fashion. Did you know it can take over 15,000 litres of water to grow the cotton to make a pair of jeans? Up until recently, I had no idea of this staggering statistic – nor did I know of the speculation that the fashion…
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Issue 36 Launch
Buy your print copy here! Featuring the Handle Your Heels workshop, interviews with Oriana Curls and MC Overalls, Instagram inspiration, LFW Beauty Report, how to get rid of disposable makeup packaging, a review of Vinted, Per Gotteson, Paul Costelloe, Pauline Wong, Izzue, Ashish, Bethany Williams, Rocky Starr, Eudon Choi, Junne, On|Off, NatalieBColeman, Roberta Einer, Fashions…
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HUNDRED SHOWROOM: FRANCESCA. R. PALUMBO: PEARLS OF DISPARITY
Viktorija Mockute writes about Francesca. R. Palumbo’s new knitwear collection, on display at the Hundred Showroom S/S19 show. Francesca. R. Palumbo graduated from Middlesex University in 2017 and was shortlisted for MTV Costume designer in the same year. Whilst completing her degree she interned with Julien Macdonald. Once graduating she also interned with Mark Fast…
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THE ART OF ESCAPISM IN THE 1930S
Naomi Purvis explores how the fashion of the decade impacted the working woman. ‘Night and Day’, the new exhibition currently on display at London’s Fashion & Textiles Museum, celebrates the 1930s with a collection of exquisite never-before-seen garments alongside an array of complementary photographs and memorabilia from the decade. The exhibition sits alongside an instalment…
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THE POWER OF THE INFLUENCER
Hannah Smith explores how influencers and micro-influencers could be the best way for brands to reach new audiences. It is argued that social media and the number of likes, followers or retweets one receives defines us as individuals. It began with Millennials, those born from 1989 to 1996; a time also known as the digital…
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OUTERWEAR THROUGH THE AGES: WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE WORN THROUGH THE CENTURIES?
Joanna Cunningham shows you a glimpse into how our ancestors would have dressed during the winter months through the past 800 years! Over the centuries, fashion trends have chopped and changed constantly. Even today, fashion is always changing, and the clothes I wore growing up are completely different to the clothes we see in stores…
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SINGER AND FASHION INFLUENCER
Renee Baumann explores how Zara Larsson has made her mark on the fashion industry with her outspoken views of feminism, the influence of her model boyfriend and her music. Zara Larsson is perhaps one of the most remarkable young artists of our generation. Making a name for herself worldwide, she had a humble start to…
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A WEEK IN BEAUTY: GLOBAL TRENDS IN SEVEN DAYS
Viktorija Mockute explores how global beauty trends influence our make-up bags, every day of the week. Beauty is an international language and it is a universal truth that women from around the world love makeup. Through the use of subtle and bold looks, individual traits of various cultures are expressed and shared between women of…
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Issue 35 Launch
Click here to buy a copy of Issue 35! Featuring Jordan Luca, Astrid Anderson, Luis Bonfiglio, Cottweiler, DB Berdan, Asai, Christopher Raeburn, House of iKons; Interviews with Careaux and Chanel Joan Elkayam; two fashion editorials; your social media posts; style guides; Karl Lagerfeld retrospective; Miss Transbeauty; fashion and feminism; casting report; our top choices for…
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POP-UP STORES: HOW TO GET YOUR BUSINESS INTO A POP-UP STORE, AND MORE…
Joanna Cunningham lets you in on the secrets to pop-up store success. Pop-up retail is the act of setting up a temporary shop or stall to sell goods and wears. Take Christmas markets, for example – these are a really useful and resourceful way to not only sell off your stock, but to get your…
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THE CALLOUS HEART: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CREEPER
Neil Dowd introduces a band that you may not yet be aware of, and tells you why you should be – although it may be too late. “To die would be an awfully big adventure” is a well-known quote from the beloved book Peter Pan. So when this quote was posted to the band Creeper’s…
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THE LIFE OF A COLLECTION: LUIS BONFIGLIO
This season, we’re following designer Luis Bonfiglio as he puts together a collection – from the first inception of the designs through to the finished pieces. This issue, we hear about the process of starting to create designs for a new collection. PART TWO: MARKING, DRAPING, PINNING, AND SEWING THE DESIGN What are the next…
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Review: ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA – NATIONAL THEATRE
*** Rhiannon D’Averc reviews a current London production. Anthony and Cleopatra at the National Theatre stars Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo. Taking on a play that is not one of Shakespeare’s best can seem a tall order for even the most established actor. While the stage and the costumes shine, it’s not quite enough to…
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Issue 34 Launch
Buy your glossy print copy here! Featuring show galleries from Jasper Conran, Mary Katrantzou, Mimpikita, Slovak Fashion Council, Amy Thomson, Mark Fast, Matty Bovan, Ryan Lo, Pam Hogg, Livia Tang; two gorgeous editorials; interviews with Gary James McQueen, Gayeon Lee, and J.won; Runway Ready 101 Workshop and casting call report; the cyclical nature of fashion;…