Tag: fashion history
-
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…
-
MAISON MARGIELA: THE BRAND WITH NO FACE
Em Poncia explores the history of the secretive brand where clothes, rather than big names, take centre stage. Maison Margiela, founded by the clandestine Martin Margiela, is a brand whose name has become synonymous with secrecy. Becoming famous for deconstructive designs and fashion shows that obscure the models’ faces, the brand has long been a…
-
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…
-
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…
-
MULLET MANIA: HOW THE MULLET HAS MADE ITS WAY BACK INTO FASHION
In this article, Emmie Cosgrove explores the history of mullets and how the hairstyle is now being embraced again, despite ongoing criticism. Illustrations by Ben Springham This year has seen its fair share of past trends making their way back into mainstream fashion. VSCO girls bought back the 80s scrunchies (though as a wrist accessory,…
-
THE MOST INFLUENTIAL DESIGNERS IN FASHION TODAY
This month, Cicilia Brognoli looks into a selection of the most influential designers of our contemporary time. These legendary names in the fashion industry have created their fame by working for famous fashion houses or creating their own luxury brand. In both cases, they made their way into this lively and competitive industry, becoming true…
-
REPEATING THE PAST – HOW GATSBY WAS RIGHT, TWICE…
With party season upon us, Penelope Andrews looks at the ageless attraction of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age. There is possibly nothing more innovative and avant-garde than fashion, a force which so often shocks. But at the same time there seem to be some things we never tire of. When it comes to a New…
-
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…
