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“Oh my God, I love your skirt! Where did you get it?” “It was my mom’s in the ‘80s.” “Vintage, so adorable.” Regina George may have been insincere, but there is nothing like a compliment on something you are wearing to brighten up your day. I find that the compliment is even better when the […]
Continue ReadingIn an industry notorious for its ignorance towards several different ethical problems, Katharine Hamnett’s name stands loudly and proudly apart from that of the typical designer, whose main concern is selling vast swathes of garments. Beginning in the early 1980s, Hamnett’s somewhat unorthodox approach to political activism skyrocketed her to fame; as the creator of […]
Continue ReadingIt is a fact universally acknowledged that any person in possession of a hemp garment must be in need of a good sartorial dressing down. Up until a few seasons ago, ethical fashion was a phrase that brought together such polar opposite ideals as to be deemed oxymoronic. Personally, when I think of organic fibres, […]
Continue ReadingMusic and fashion have a long history of influencing each other. When one thinks back on the defining fashions of a decade, they are more often than not tied to the music which was being listened to. From punk to mods, grunge to New Romantics, what you listen to and what you wear are intrinsically […]
Continue ReadingHouse music has increased in popularity in recent years and is particularly big among university students across the country. It differs to other music in the sense that a whole night, in a certain club, will be deemed a ‘house night’, specifically catering for the tastes of the group of people in attendance. In this […]
Continue ReadingIn the past we could tell ourselves that the reason celebrities were far better dressed than the average person we saw walking down the street, was because they had money and this money could buy them a personal stylist. Personal stylists cover everything from red carpet glam to the chic yet effortless everyday outfit. This […]
Continue ReadingKnown primarily for shady elections and its ability to generate national news, The Oxford Union is also, surprisingly, host to one or two fashion-lovers, and I don’t just mean visits from Roberto Cavalli. The range in dress sense is certainly… interesting, to say the least. Navigating your way through the different style squadrons can be […]
Continue ReadingThe line between designer and sportswear has become increasingly blurred. Neon trainers and bomber jackets are swamping the Spring/Summer’14 collections and it has become clear that sportswear is no longer just for working out. It has become more elegant and chic, creating a luxe sport trend which many designers have embraced. It’s all about the […]
Continue ReadingSuddenly palm trees and pineapples are everywhere. The sunshine and positivity of the Caribbean has made its way over to the British Isles and is popping up all over the catwalk and high street alike. But it’s big, it’s bright and you’ll need to be bold to take the plunge. Level one: hot If it’s […]
Continue ReadingWhen I say the word ‘sportswear’, what do you think of? Is it a sweaty grey T-shirt, kept a safe distance away from your other clothes and produced only in the event of an aerobics class? Or is it a sleek image of a celebrity off to their early-morning yoga class in Juicy Couture? What […]
Continue ReadingMarguerite Patten was one of the first ever TV chefs, showing thousands of Brits the vital role of women on the home front during World War Two. Rationing applied to both food and fashion – fabric was economized in printed day dresses. Fanny Cradock’s flamboyant, glamorous and eccentric style dominated through the seventies. In a […]
Continue ReadingI can’t count the number of times I have looked into my wardrobe, decided I had nothing to wear and in the end settled on the outfit I had worn the day before. You can easily get bored of your clothes, and we all want a wardrobe update without having to fork out. The answer […]
Continue ReadingWould you ever have considered that you might be following in your dad’s footsteps when it came to fashion? No, me neither. But this spring that is exactly what you need to do. Gone are the days when socks and sandals were simply an embarrassing combination that your dad wore on holiday. Dads all over […]
Continue ReadingThe sun is now shining and the winter blues are far behind us. It’s time to pack away those furry coats and knee-high boots, and add some colour to your wardrobe. But with the unpredictable English weather, making the transition between seasons in style can be quite tricky. And while it’s nice to lie on […]
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