Category: Articles
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A TRIBUTE TO THE ‘MATERIAL BOY’
Em Poncia takes a look at the life and work of late design legend Issey Miyake. Adding to the list of design icon losses in 2022, Issey Miyake passed away in August of this year, leaving a unique and important design legacy in his wake. Known for his manipulation of fabric, fascination with technology, and…
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NOBODY DOES A TREND LIKE DUA LIPA
This week Ruth Croft focuses on the pop star Dua Lipa and the trends she’s followed that have turned her into a worldwide icon. Dua Lipa is one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Ever since she rose to international fame in 2017 with her eponymous debut album and the UK number one…
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HOW CLOTHING CAN CHANGE THE IMPRESSION YOU MAKE
Amrit Virdi discusses the origins of the phrase ‘dressing for the occasion’, and what your clothes can really reflect about you. We’ve all grown up knowing the norms of a ‘global’ dress code. Wearing flip flops for a job interview is ludicrous. Wearing bright colours to a funeral may be unacceptable. And wearing white if you…
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HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN: STYLE ICON
Rhiannon D’Averc explores the fashion legacy of Queen Elizabeth II following her passing. Much has been said following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Analysis of her reign and her personal life, her family and legacy, the position and responsibilities. It seems there’s not much to add to the conversation, but as a…
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Issue 79 – The Peace Issue
The Peace Issue. Featuring House of iKons, De Fichier, Vin + Omi, KWK by Kay Kwok, Fashions Finest, Jaded Life Collective, Ju-nna, FJU Talents, Karina Bond, Face of London Runway menswear winner Flinn, Maison Margiela, disability access at LFW, Ariana Grande, politics and fashion, writing an artist’s statement, Soul Circus review, and more! Purchase your…
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COME AS YOU ARE: NEW YORKERS SPEAK ON FASHION AND FREEDOM
I arrived in New York on the 4th of July at nighttime, flying over a glittering city lit up by fireworks. I landed too late to participate in any of the celebrations that I’d witnessed from the plane, but had I planned better, I am unsure whether I would have joined in. As an outsider,…
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The controversy continues: Kanye West’s ‘White Lives Matter’ shirts handed out on Skid Row
By Nell Richmond-Tanner
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Harrods targeted by Just Stop Oil in latest protest
By Nell Richmond-Tanner At 9 am this morning, the protest group Just Stop Oil sprayed the windows of the famous department store with orange paint and successfully blocked traffic in Knightsbridge. Two protesters have been arrested so far. It’s been under a week since the protest group made headlines for throwing soup at Van Gogh’s…
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I can’t stop thinking about Emma Corrin’s goldfish dress
By Nell Richmond-Tanner Emma Corrin and stylist Harry Lambert have done it again with their look for My Policeman premiere which is equal parts whimsical, high-camp and couture. The actor first rose to fame with their sensitive portrayal of Princess Diana on The Crown provoking another wave of obsession with the late Princess (I now…
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Shein: Documentary Controversy
By Nell Richmond-Tanner Yesterday, Channel 4 aired a documentary uncovering the highly unethical working standards in Shein’s factories. We knew it was bad, but this exposé, using film from an undercover worker named Mei, has revealed quite how dire this situation is. The fast-fashion retailer has responded to the documentary, expressing concerns over the working…
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‘Where My Ravers At?’: Raf Simons’ London debut at clubbing venue, Printworks.
By Nell Richmond-Tanner Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons’ show was certainly worth the wait. His London debut had to be rescheduled due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II but this did not quell the excitement surrounding his latest collection, presented at one of the most iconic venues in London – Printworks. It seems we…
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FASHION HOUSE HISTORIES: GUCCI
Given the popularisation and interest in high-end fashion in the media,Amrit Virdi looks at the history of Gucci: specifically how its legacy hasbeen documented in the modern world, and whether our obsession withthe history behind fashion brands is heading to be too much. Along with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, and Chanel,Gucci…
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A LOOK INTO THE CLOSET: QUEER FASHION HISTORY
Em Poncia dives into queer history from a fashion perspective. There is little debate about the capacity of fashion to portray, and even form, identity. Whether this is on an individual level or pertaining to group status, what you wear serves as an immediate indicator of who you are, or who you want to be…
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BOOK CLUB: HOMEGOING BY YAA GYASI
Each month, our resident book club reviews a new must-read volume that will help to educate, inform, entertain, and thrill you. This week, Kwabena Gyane reviews Ghanaian-American Yaa Gyasi’s 2016 debut novel, Homegoing. “…we have a saying about separated sisters. They are like a woman and her reflection, doomed to stay on opposite sides of the…
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FACE OF LONDON RUNWAY 2022: THE FINAL
Rhiannon D’Averc introduces the finalists for the Face of London Runway 2022 – and how we reached this point. After a long journey whittling down 800 entrants to just 10, we’re here at last: the final round of the Face of London Runway 2022. If you’ve missed all the excitement so far, here’s how it…
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London Runway Issue 78 – The LFW Issue
The LFW Issue. Featuring House of iKons, Rue Agthonis, Paul Costelloe, Buerlangma, Nexusme, Klamby, Sohuman, Isabel Manns, Masha Popova, ‘taefita, Can’t Stop Fashion Live, a look back at the Queen’s iconic style, Dua Lipa, making an impression through your clothing, Issey Miyake, Oh Polly girl as a feminist slogan, the history of fashion shows, and…
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TONGORO: CREATIVITY CULTURE CONNECTION
This week, Kwabena Gyane discusses the journey of Sarah Diouf and her fashion label, Tongoro. Fashion has always been akin to storytelling: the array of fabrics and materials are a designer’s words. Stitching, from chain to multi-thread, are the conjunctions. Every piece is a distinct chapter, all coming together to show consumers the journey from…
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BOOK CLUB: THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING BY JOAN DIDION
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 reads The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion. This week I looked at the influential writing from Joan Didion, an American writer who sadly passed away late last year. Her novel,…
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NEW BUSINESS: UAN CHEN
Photographer: Ruoming Zhao @rm.zhao, Jingyi Huang @jingyidaxianer Model: Anna Lyakhova at Unique Models UK @theangel_anna Fashion Designer: Rita Yuany @ritayuany2.0 Name of company : Uan Chen Type of business : Independent Designer studio. Location : London and Chongqing/China. How long has the company been running? 1 year. Where did the idea come from? Feelings of life. What are your company values?…
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THE TOP 5 ICONIC FASHION STARS FROM THE MOST POPULAR TEEN DRAMA SHOWS
This week, Ruth looks at the most iconic fashion idols from the most popular teen drama shows of the last decade, and what makes them so memorable. I’m going to take you back in time to the early 2010s. In comparison to society and media today, it seems like a lifetime ago. But in the…
