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The fashion industry is probably one of the most fast paced and successful sectors out there, bringing an outstanding £26 billion to the British economy. But of course we all know that with this Bolt-like pace comes a conveyor belt of trends and fashion fads that are treated more like hot potatoes than investments. Fast...
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On Sunday Custo Barcelona showcased its AW1415 collection celebrating its 35th catwalk in New York Fashion Week. The brand, which has become a classic in the Big Apple, didn’t disappoint the audience that once more enjoyed the eloquence of the Catalan designer. The collection surprised with its sophisticated looks and refinement. With a base of...
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With a proud Scotsman as a father it’s hardly surprising that tartan has played a big role in my fashion life. As the nineties trend shows no signs of letting up, I’m pleased to see that the fashion world once again shares my love of the traditional highland material. Ever since I can remember there...
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When I was at University, tying your hair in a top knot was a sign of either a late night out or it was a way of attempting to gage ones stress levels. The higher and messier the top-knot, the more stressed you were. In a student house of six girls, it was our way...
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My teenage years were navigated through the aroma of CK1 and the wearability of conspicuous consumption. Hands up who remembers Calvin Klein jeans slung deliciously low on Marky Mark’s derrière? That’s the 90s’s right there. I especially remember purchasing a cream French Connection t-shirt complete with mint green lettering: what the FCUK was I thinking?...
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It is not often that a trend comes along that transcends all ages, sizes and tastes. So when one does, it is not surprising than everyone and anyone jumps on the bandwagon. So get your emery boards at the ready because it’s time to nail it! If you are an avid follower of Pinterest, Instagram,...
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Since the British colonisation of India in past centuries, cultural exchange between our two countries has been largely one-sided with Indian professionals adopting Western-style cultural practices. However in recent years, the appropriation of Indian cultural artefacts and behaviours has been become increasingly popular in fashion movements in the United Kingdom and throughout the Western world....
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Functional and convenient are not normally words you would associate with fashion, but every once in a while the industry gives us a break and hands us a trend that can actually make your life easier. No more will you have to suffer ‘IT’ bag elbow from heaving around your gorgeous oversized tote on. The...
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Every so often a trend comes around that really tests your commitment to fashion. This season sees the return of a trend so divisive we would go as far as calling it the marmite of fashion; the tracksuit. Love them or hate them, thanks to the likes of Rihanna and Rita Ora, the tracksuit is...
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Since we cannot rely on the weather to give us that summer feeling this year, it looks like we will have to find our inspiration elsewhere. Since music and fashion go hand in hand, what better way to find your summer look than to take inspiration from the top tunes of the season. From the risqué...
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