The popular designer brand, Gucci, has decided to stop using fur. The ban is not immediate and will come into action for their Spring/Summer 2018 collection. Gucci have also joined the Fur Free Alliance. It was announced by CEO Marco Bizzarri earlier this month who stated; “Being socially responsible is one of Gucci’s core values,…
Meli Melo x Olivia Palermo It is truly the season of collaborations. Style icon and former ‘The Hills’ star, Olivia Palermo has teamed up with ‘Meli Melo’ to bring us the ‘Severine Bucket Bag’. ‘Meli Melo’ is a london based brand that offers luxury, Italian leather handbags. Palermo’s collection of small bucket bags in six…
It is the season of celebrity launches. Model and presenter of Project Runway, Heidi Klum’s clothing range has hit Lidl Stores across Ireland, with an incredible 85 pieces. The collection is entitled ‘Esmara’ is accompanied by the hashtag #LETSWOW. The clothes range in size from 8-18, but also includes handbags, shoes and boots. The shoes…
Rihanna’s makeup is always flawless and she’s never afraid to try something new. That is why the hype about Fenty Beauty has not subsided. Rihanna has had previous success within the fashion world with ‘Fenty Puma’. The international popstar launched the brand ‘Fenty Beauty’ on September 8th, releasing seven categories of products in over 1600…
The Parisian Look Zara’s A/W collection is captures the french look with various colours of berets, trench coats and stripes. Tailoring Suits are in. They are predominantly oversized. Mix and match them; team your blazer with a matching skirt or jeans, the suit trouser with a poloneck or t-shirt, turn an oversized suit jacket into…
The UK retailer John Lewis has been subject to controversy in recent days, regarding what many news outlets have named ‘a gender neutral clothing range for children’. Many commenters are arguing they have gone too far, but what have they actually done? John Lewis have not launched genderless clothing campaigning, they have simple removed the…
With the British pound falling, there has never been a better time to shop online. The current exchange rate at the time of writing stands at roughly at £1 = €1.09. So how does this help your online shopping? While at a quick glance, not a lot. The prices in euro are still vastly higher…
Why are they so popular? The consumer culture we currently live in, leading us to believe we ‘need’ the latest fashion trends at any cost. Instagram influencers and bloggers have dominated our screens with various designer handbags, belts and shoes. I myself am fully immersed in said culture, attempting to justify spending €320 on a…
Ireland is renowned worldwide for its art, yet this extends to things other than literature and paintings; Irish design is booming, from clothing to accessories. Irish clothing and fashion is travelling far beyond our little island, to all corners of the world. These Irish designers are at the top of their game in their respective…
Even as an avid buyer of clothing, I have not put much thought into where the clothes come from or whether they are ethically produced or not. Even when I do begin to consider the idea, it is difficult for me to research as I’m afraid of what I might find: whether my morals will…