The news of winter has officially arrived; the clocks have begrudgingly turned back, signalling the last few glimpses of daylight which remain. The warm air has fallen short with the blue skies soon to disperse […]
Precious Metals
Why dwell on the past, when the future looks so bright? Metallics are catching the spotlight after seasons of being kept in the dark; these minerals are ready to take centre stage once again, after […]
Trend Alert: Tartan scarves
The weather has certainly turned for the worst. With cold winds accompanying our early morning walk to lectures it is no surprize that big woollen scarves are back on the radar, but this time with […]
Omoyemi Akerele
Omoyemi Akerele is the epitome of a powerhouse. She is one of the driving forces behind Nigeria’s bourgeoning and swiftly developing fashion industry. Her quest to promote, preserve and protect the West African country’s sustainable […]
Gentlemen’s Hour
Despite being an industry that often shocks and surprises many have struggled to accept the emergence of fierce new designers and models simply for the colour of their skin. However, many have paved their way […]
Afropunk
August of this year saw the fashion blog scene go into overdrive, as Afropunk festival hit Commodore Barry Park, Brooklyn. Hair and lips were colourful, statement jewellery was huge, and the clothes themselves had everything […]
Alek Wek
Born in Wau, South Sudan, Alek Wek has gone from seeing her beloved country ravaged by civil war, to escaping and beginning a new life as a refugee in London, and finally finding international success […]
S.A.D. Seasonally Appropriate Decisions
For the truly sartorially invested, shifting from one season to the next can be a tumultuous experience. When we’ve spent our summers dreading the first bite of frost and enjoying those few hours where it […]
Trend Alert: The hiker boot
This week’s Trend Alert will have caught the eye of anyone with a shoe fetish, especially those who seek praticality over aesthetics. The hiker boot, or more specifically Timberland Orginal in sand, are making quite […]
‘Froots’
As summer transitions to autumn and autumn to winter (rather quickly in Leeds) we find ourselves crying out for the comfort of the warmest materials we can find. Fear not, though, our prayers have been […]
Cheap vs Chic
You can’t ignore it now! It’s getting colder and you know it. Soon even our oversized jumpers won’t cut the crisp. Our winter wardrobes will be stocking up, and so will our need to bring […]
Gentlemen’s Hour: Wang
What do Donatella Versace, Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfield, and Lanvin all have in common? The answer; they’ve all collaborated with high street fashion giant H&M. Now Alexander Wang, the first American to collaborate with the […]