Feathers: Why Do We All Want To Be Birds Now?
From the front row of a runway to the front row of movie theatres, we’re getting a lot of fashion that lifts you off of your feet. But why are feathers and winged motifs everywhere? And why do we like it?
High Street Is Not High Fashion
As it seems many of our faves in fashion are unwilling to say it, I will. High street brands are not high fashion houses and their sudden shift in aesthetics and jargon won’t change that.
A Love Letter To eBay: The Show, The Platform, The World
I attended the eBay Endless Runway show this London Fashion Week, a catwalk of pre-loved designer items and the most composed auction I have ever witnessed.
Leopard Print Is Hot! But Here’s Why It’s Powerful
In a time where being bold and advocating for yourself is essential both verbally and through art forms, we need leopard to be more than “sexy in a good way”. The real challenge is: in a culture that is insistent on the print occupying one definition at a time, how do you have it all?
Kitten Heels: A Recession Indicator?
It seems as I was going from function A to B, something went wrong. I’m missing some money but my purse is still here. So… what happened last night? Or the 20 consecutive years before that?
Fashion, Faith And Mythology: The Deification Of The Runway
The current trend is Grecian. Drapery, linens, chunky bronze-age jewellery and movement that makes us look like we’re floating. The maxi dress is dominating the high street and ruching is the mode. But this trend of tale and tailoring has been long foretold.
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
How many brownie points for the V&A’s latest fashion house exhibition?
