Leah Buckle explores the new return to French trends that has crept up on us, and why we’re obsessed with Gallic grace. Summer 2018 has seen the revival of Parisian chic. Think slouchy t-shirts tucked into cropped jeans with just-out-of-bed perfectly … Continue reading THE FRENCH GIRL RENAISSANCE
Our ‘Tropicana’ editorial for this issue features the work of florist and accessories designer Lisa Darban. Rhiannon D’Averc caught up with her to find out what it’s like to work with a living material. How did you get into working … Continue reading Interview: LISA DARBAN
Ellie Dyson researches the evolution of women’s beachwear. With the holiday season upon us, shoppers everywhere are browsing the aisles looking for the best deals on mix-and-match bikinis. But that two-piece in your basket has gone through a two-hundred-year evolution … Continue reading SWIMMING THROUGH HISTORY
This issue, Ellie Dyson investigates the origin of memes, and if they can be considered a form of art. Meme miːm/ noun noun: meme; plural noun: memes 1. An element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to … Continue reading MEMES: WHAT ARE THEY?
The future of beleaguered department store chain House of Fraser is still uncertain, even after Sports Direct bought it out of administration for £90 million. Suppliers are waiting for payments, and many are now demanding that Mike Ashley – the … Continue reading HOUSE OF FRASER FUTURE STILL UNCERTAIN
Musicians Chase & Status have teamed up with Reebok to create a Selfridges installation that opened on the 9th August. Drawing inspiration from the influence that jungle music has had in fashion, from the mid-nineties onwards, the installation is accompanied … Continue reading CHASE & STATUS TEAM UP WITH REEBOK FOR SELFRIDGES INSTALLATION
Adidas by Stella McCartney has launched the new A/W 18 collection, showcasing a focus on the power of nature. The collection also hinges on the theme of the fact that nature requires our protection to flourish and survive. Coming just … Continue reading STELLA MCCARTNEY LAUNCHES ADIDAS A/W 18 COLLECTION
