Fashion Editor, Ellie Tattam, reflects on last year’s ‘Samsara’ themed fashion show in all it’s glory. As we near the latest instalment of the Leeds Rag Fashion Show, it only makes sense to take a […]
Politics in fashion: is bootlegging having an impact?
Ironically, fashion has an image problem. Whilst we are living in strikingly partisan, politically-charged times, it is easy to think of fashion houses as inhabiting some kind of apolitical bubble, disconnected from the society in […]
Take a look at our favourite faux fur brands
Fur has always been in, but animal cruelty is no longer in any way fashionable; it’s faux or no. Moving away from animal cruelty has thankfully become a much bigger movement over the past few […]
Fashion resolutions
Our writers discuss what they want to change about their style this year and how. Do you ever wake up in the morning and put together an incredible outfit only to get hit by a […]
From 70’s rock to 80’s disco: what’s coming up in the new year
Isabella Minns talks us through why she’s swapping new year’s resolutions for fashion reflections and a chance to embrace new trends. I am not usually one to make New Year’s resolutions. Most of them have […]
Presenting the LRFS 10th anniversary theme!
It’s finally here! After all that waiting and wondering, LRFS have let us in on their 10th anniversary theme: TIME.LESS The name suggests a certain relationship between the ‘iconic’ within fashion and the concept of […]
2017’s top 5 trends that are here to stay
This year has been a difficult one on most accounts. The political world is basically on flames in most countries, with the exception of maybe the likes of Canada and France. Public health, women’s rights, […]
The top 10 outfits of 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, it’s time to look back and evaluate the year. Let’s be honest, in many respects it’s not been great and I know a lot of people aren’t going to […]
Violet Chachki makes ‘herstory’ by becoming RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni to star in an international lingerie campaign
Violet Chachki, the winner of the 7th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, has become the first star from the show to front an international lingerie range. The “Never The Girl Next Door” campaign in the […]
7 Decades of Elegance: Celebrating Dior’s 70th Anniversary
Dior marked its 70th anniversary in true style with an exclusive film by Vogue Paris. We wouldn’t have expected any less from our favourite French luxury brand. The short film expresses the strong ties that […]
Feminist fashion comes to Leeds: introducing MUDE threads
Managing and Marketing student Jasmine Moodie has set up a feminist clothing line and I am in love. Her brand stands for celebrating the female body and challenges the hyper sexualisation of women. She has […]
Leeds RAG fashion show returns for it’s 10th year set to tackle mental health
15th of February 2018. Put it in your diaries. Whack a post-it on the wall. Tell your friends, flatmates, housemate, tutors, lecturers, anyone and everyone. Leeds RAG Fashion Show is returning for the 10th year […]