Colour encompasses the words unspoken. It’s a universal language of self-expression that allows us to reflect on how we feel and desire to be seen. The use of colour to communicate in this way has been rooted in history, seen through culture, royalty, war and status. Colours continue to hold sacred significance in cultures around …
‘The Black Silhouette’ is a series inspired by the captivating and striking work of Thierry Le Gouès. For this shoot Satori focused on contrast. Dark and light. Black and white. She shot between both mediums of digital and film photography in order to capture her images. Satori used high contrast continuous lighting to accentuate and …
Alessandro Tondolo has mastered the art of slow design. The eponymous label’s first official Menswear Collection was presented at Somerset House during London Fashion Week. Rather than creating a new collection, Tondolo focuses on refining and expanding his MA Graduate Collection, COHAERESCO. “I’m always trying to find the final form of the clothes and keep …
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Once upon a time, the notion of possessing a counterfeit item was akin to heresy. The word “knock-off” was a scarlet letter branding somebody’s social facade as phony. To parade a counterfeit handbag was a silent admission of a longing and yearning to be part of a fashionable clique, but one that remained financially and …
In recent years, there was a glimmer of hope within the fashion community as consumers began to shift towards thrifting over fast fashion. The rise of projects like “Renewcell” fueled environmental optimism, but unfortunately, the tide seems to be turning once again. Second-hand shops and textile recycling organizations are facing financial woes, leaving us to …
It seems that Y2K is here to stay, as the trend-setters of today sift through the 90s-2000s luxury archives to draw out what’s been coined, “the office siren” aesthetic. As 2023 came to a close, it signified the dawn of an iconic revival. A fresh take on a powerful, sensual, modern woman. While aspects of …
As we look back at London Fashion Week, it seems the runway became a stage for more than just couture; it became a platform for political dialogue and reflection. Ukrainian brands TAMAR KEBURIA, J’AMEMME, and GASANOVA, along with British-Yemeni designer Kazna Asker, spearheaded this movement, sparking conversations about politics through fashion. TAMAR KEBURIA: “Reflections” – …
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The youth of today seem to be all-consumed with conversations regarding the job market, money making, careers and financial stability. With a deluge of wisdom at their fingertips, and libraries of self-help books and motivational podcasts in their phones, there is more career-guiding information available online than ever before. We have a whole cohort of …
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The fashion world is buzzing with the Global Fashion Collective as it takes center stage during the 2024 Autumn/Winter fashion week season. A beacon for both emerging and established designers, this organization provides a coveted platform for creators worldwide to unveil their latest masterpieces. The cities of New York, London, Milan and Paris have played …
Global Fashion Collective Shines in This Season’s Fashion Weeks Read More »
The aim of a circular economy in the footwear market seems implausible when taking into account the approximate 22 billion shoes that are sent to landfills each year. When it comes to recycling, footwear can be particularly troublesome considering that shoes can contain up to 40 differing materials that are virtually impossible to separate. Bound …
