By Selina Dufner With Halloween coming up, let’s take a look at three collections that caused quite a backlash and furore in the fashion world. But were those negative reviews that followed each collection fair? Yves Saint Laurent – The Scandal Collection, 1971 Why the criticism? The collection was different from the widely admired and…
‘’I didn’t just wanna wear a tuxedo and be boring’’ – fashion designer Marc Jacobs The Scottish kilt or the shalwar kameez and kurta are evidence that the fashion world is no stranger to the idea of men wearing skirts or dresses. Despite this, skirts and dresses, ‘feminine clothing’, would incite verbal abuse and slander if worn…
Designers, like you and me, have all been affected by the repercussions of the global pandemic. Their livelihoods stopped, as nowhere to go means no need to dress up. The previous fashion seasons once rolled into one another, designers and ateliers alike churning out collections to fit the times. What happens when time stops? When…
Photo 1: Credit @lilycollins on Instagram Photo 2: Modelling an haute couture creation by Stephane Rolland. Photo 3: Wearing a 21st-century take on Audrey Hepburn’s Givenchy LBD in Funny Face. Photo 4: In a Dope Tavio gown accessorised with Chanel – Emily’s favourite French label. Photo 5: Sylvie’s closet is filled with Yohji Yamamoto and…
If you were like me and binge-watched Netflix’s newest hit show, then you will know all about Ms. Emily Cooper. Travel restrictions aside, we were all transported to Paris last weekend – well, at least I was. The mouth-watering croissants, sublime Parisian architecture and timeless glimpses of la Tour Eiffel were not the only eye-catching…
For as long as I can remember, I have dreamt of taking front row seats at fashion week. I did not, however, imagine it would be while I wore my PJs and a cup of tea. Nevertheless, I signed onto the livestreams and followed with awe. Here are some of my top moments from the…
‘TREND ALERT’ is the fashion world’s way of saying ‘BUY ME’ and, to put it bluntly, I say no more. Nothing screams fashion-faux more than buying into trends that shine for a moment but will tarnish the moment the leaves change colour. Summer may be over, but why should we pack up our wardrobes and…
The fashion industry ground to halt last March in line with the COVID-19 outbreak, similar to the cease of industry during World War II in 1939. Thousands of stores worldwide shut their doors, consumers no longer secure with their disposable income and factories such as Prada and Brandon Maxwell turned to producing PPE over designer…
By Katie Burke The current Covid-19 pandemic has a lot of fashion businesses hard, especially smaller independent ones. When this is all over it would be great to support them in helping to build them back up. As always, vintage shopping is being encouraged to continue to do our bit and there are some great…
By Katie Burke Before this article goes any further, it should be pointed out that there is nothing wrong with the material of tulle itself, and it can undoubtedly create some beautiful and whimsical fashion pieces. However, now that we’re at the end of awards season yet again it’s safe to say we have…