Since it was buried by the cool-kids of the 80s, the puffer became a total no-go. A symbol of a dog walker. The perfect accessory to walking boots. Or, alternatively, the item channelling football coach […]
Fashion industry strives to achieve cultural diversity
The issue of cultural diversity in the modelling industry has been in contention for a good chunk of more than two decades. However, before even beginning to debate the topic, I’m going to begin by […]
Cycling shorts: The weird or the wonderful?
The return of Paris fashion week on the 26th September brought with it a whole host of new trends for Autumn/Winter 2017, some more dubious than others. From Stranger Things t-shirts to pointy-toe sneakers, top […]
Outfit of the Week: Tasha
Name: Tasha Coat, Top and Dungarees: Vintage Shoes: Puma As it’s Leeds, it’s no surprise that our first ‘Outfit of the Week’ features vintage, vintage and more vintage. A furry coat is the statement of […]
Has Meghan Markle out sparkled Kate Middleton?
Meghan Markle’s style may not exactly scream ‘royalty’ but her smooth, sophisticated and feminine style captured by photographers gives us an insight into her more relaxed princess style. Street Style Her street style is very […]
The fashion capital of the north?
There is a common misconception, as with most industries in this country, that London is the undisputed hub of fashion in the UK. I would argue that we have the potential to rise above London […]
Bodysuits: Bae or nay?
Bodysuits are like marmite, either you love them, or you hate them. Whatever way, you’re almost bound to have tried them, or at the very least, wanted to. But are they really worth the hassle? […]
Athleisure: Beneficial or damaging to society?
Ellie Tattam gives us an insight into the growing Athleisure trend and its increasing impact on society. Who could doubt the latest fashion fads positive impact on society? Athleisure strikes most as one of the best trends to infiltrate […]
Thinking Vintage: Our top picks for second hand clothing
If you like quirky, retro garments, you’ve come to the right University. Leeds provides a hub of vintage clothing shops, ideal for those of us bored of the high street repeats, looking to shop more […]
Too little, too late?
Everyone’s talking about the ban on underweight models taken by major French fashion companies, but is it really worth all the attention? New Fashion editor, Lydia Varney, gives us her take on the latest change […]
Introducing five fabulous fashionistas: meet the fashion editors
Hello fellow fashionistas! Welcome to the fashion section of The Gryphon, where we discuss all things funky and fabulous. Despite the beginning of uni looming and that feeling of panic creeping in as we begin […]
Diana, Princess of Style
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, a woman remembered for various reasons: her philanthropy, her humility and her incredible style. To celebrate her fashion legacy, we look […]