Taking Off My Fashion 'L Plates'
When I was choosing my GCSEs at school I remember thinking (very naively... naturally) "what can I choose that will help me get into the best fashion schools in the country?" That seemed to be the...
View ArticleMen's Bling Thing: Matter of Time and Taste
A man living in the modern society finds many ways of flaunting wealth. Be it a gadget, or a mansion, or a car that's as expensive as a rocket - possessions surely speak a lot about the man who owns...
View ArticleSeven Things That Fashion School Can't Teach You
The world is filled with young talented people who dream of making it in fashion. They want to be the next star designer like Alexander McQueen or the next star stylist such as Micaela Erlanger and...
View ArticleThis Woman's Picture Was Photoshopped In 25 Countries - What It Reveals About...
One quick look at the finalists for Miss World will tell you everything you need to know about how differently beauty is perceived from one country to another. Esther Honig, a human interest reporter...
View ArticlePutting the Technology Into a Fashion Party
When it comes to shopping, I'm obviously a digital person - and it would appear that consumers all over the world are the same, or at least transitioning. The rise in shopping via mobile makes up half...
View ArticleUrban Style: The Top Men's Suit Trends to Watch Out for This Summer
It's hard to believe that we're already six months into 2014. Spring is well behind us and warm weather trends are blossoming, so it's the perfect time to pick up a summer suit. So, which trends are...
View ArticleSuzy Menkes: Fashion's Most Esteemed Voice Comes to Vogue
By Isabelle Granger In her new role as International Vogue Editor Suzy Menkes offers an exclusive insight into the world of fashion. An insider like no other, the British journalist and author holds a...
View ArticleIt's In the Detail
It's been about a week since I did my first blog post on here where I shared details of my latest collection, as well as some significantly down-played concerns about what on earth I'm going to do next...
View Article'X Factor' Auditions: Mel B Steals Cheryl Cole's Style In Bright Trousers (PICS)
Mel B made quite the entrance at the Edinburgh ‘X Factor’ auditions, wearing an eye-catching outfit that reminded us of one of Cheryl Cole's most memorable outfits. The former Spice Girl posed for...
View ArticleStyle Confidence
Without doubt, the power of fashion lies in its strength to communicate. We can use this power to promote our identity and to reinvent ourselves as well as give us more confidence. Our appearance is...
View ArticleVictoria Beckham Swaps High Heels For Wellies In New Vogue Photo Shoot (PICS)
Given her usual sense of style - and fashion line - we never had Victoria Beckham down as the gardening type. However, the former Spice Girl's new Vogue photoshoot suggests she may have more of a green...
View ArticleWe Need More Disabled Models in Ad Campaigns
Scope's Great Donate appeal is all about getting people to drop off their unwanted clothes to its charity shops this July. I star in fun online ad to publicise it, that I really hope will encourage...
View ArticleAre You Dreading the Beach This Summer? Time to #Ditchthebikinidiet and...
How to get a bikini-perfect body in just three weeks is one of the main headlines adorning the covers of women's magazines at this time of the year. Alongside is a picture of a young woman with the...
View ArticleFrancis Leon: Live the Lo-Fi Lifestyle
"I started Francis Leon because I wanted to create the ultimate wardrobe staple - the perfect leather jacket," says label founder Jo Turner. "Now I'm using the leather jacket and the material in...
View ArticleThe Student Problem: Ethical Fashion
Unethically-produced clothing: it's a company's responsibility to refuse to sell it and the consumer's responsibility not to buy it. Right? Theoretically yes. But in practice, there are thousands of...
View Article'Argh, I've Had a Marecut'! - AKA When New Hair Cuts SUCK
We've all been there. You need a haircut but you're not going to your tried and tested stylist. You're feeling devil-may-care adventurous, downright lazy, they're not available or you're just out of...
View ArticleEMDA Finalists Announced for Toronto Mens Fashion Week
TOM* or Toronto Men's Fashion Week will have its debut this August in the Canadian city. TOM will host a number of homegrown and international menswear designers. Among them, the Emerging Menswear...
View ArticleMaleficent's Magic...Making Childhood Influences a Reality
When I was a child, one of my favourite films was The Little Mermaid. I remember being enchanted by the stunning animation and that perfectly captured, colourful and enticing world under the sea. Told...
View ArticleMeet 15-Year-Old Jake Shepherd, Juggling Running His Own Clothing Brand...
Most young teenagers have a hard enough time cramming for their GCSEs, but one 15-year-old has a little more on his plate - running a business at the same time. Jake Shepherd is the founder of Filthy...
View ArticleVintage Shopping For the Plus Size Gal
The nations interest in all things vintage is on the up, the popularity of shows like Dawn O'Porter's This Old Thing prove our love does not seem to be waining. From shabby chic furniture, to 40s style...
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