BILL CUNNINGHAM | A TRIBUTE TO THE STREET FASHION ANTHROPOLOGIST

Alice PearceJune 30, 2016

On Saturday 25th June, the fashion world and beyond mourned the passing of a man who humbly spent his legendary career behind the lens to capture what fascinate... Read More...

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MELISSA BUI | ETHEREAL AND CLASSIC DESIGN

Sonia WanJune 29, 2016

In the sleepless, transformative and trend absorbing city of Hong Kong, the clean - classic design perspective of Melissa Bui’s rings crystal clear. A combinati... Read More...

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D FOR DANCE, D FOR DYNAMICS | HOW DANCE INSPIRES FASHION & PHOTOGRAPHY

Christy ChinJune 23, 2016

Dance — some identify it as a sport, some as a performing art. Either way, dance is something that inspires contemporary editorial trends and creates bold visua... Read More...

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HOW ATHLEISURE WEAR BECAME THE NEW READY-TO-WEAR

Cara MulliganJune 20, 2016

The term athleisure is no stranger to the catwalk, but Summer 2016 introduces performance clothing with a sharp fashion edge. As the global activewear market is... Read More...

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GLITCH | STYLES OF 2017 PART 4

Riina RintanenJune 17, 2016

Featuring distorted visuals and computer manipulated images, Glitch provides a trend that reflects our modern digital society. The style is formed through digit... Read More...

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BREXIT AND ITS EFFECT ON BRITISH FASHION

Sonia WanJune 17, 2016

Fashion has always been political. As a platform heavily linked with media - which has the power to shape people’s opinions, it’s no surprise that the British b... Read More...

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ANKARA PRINTS | EMPOWERING THE AFRICAN DIASPORA

Alice PearceJune 16, 2016

Ankara (African Print) was originally produced by the Dutch for the Indonesian textile market, but instead gained more popularity in Africa, eventually evolving... Read More...

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CONTEMPORARY CHINTZ | STYLES OF 2017 | PART 3

Cara MulliganJune 10, 2016

Inspired by dismissed furniture fabrics and mismatched decorative wallpapers, Chintz is becoming a prolific trend for Summer 2017. Feminine Prints | Clean ... Read More...

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CSM ENCORE 2016 | A DISORGANISED PROTEST

Sonia WanJune 6, 2016

Following the example of last year’s #encorecsm protest, hosted by the 110 students that were not selected to show at Central Saint Martin’s Graduate Press Show... Read More...

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THE LINEAR LANDSCAPE | STYLES OF 2017 PART 2

Elaine ChauJune 3, 2016

Paying homage to the sculptural silhouettes of planet earth, the "linear landscape" has been predicted as one of the biggest trends for 2017. Geographic Patt... Read More...

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THE RORSCHACH TEST | STYLES OF 2017

MaisiepriorMay 27, 2016

What do you see - A bat, a butterfly, or perhaps the unmistakable twirling inkblots from a certain Gnarls Barkley music video, circa 2006?  The Rorschach Tes... Read More...

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WALLPAPER INSPIRED DESIGN

Christina WrightMay 21, 2016

Brooklyn-based Calico Wallpaper have expanded their extraordinary array of motifs to the world of wearable design.  From their signature marbleized metallic Wab... Read More...

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THE HERMÈS SCARF | FROM HARNESS TO HER ROYAL HIGHNESS

Elaine ChauMay 19, 2016

Established in 1837, luxury French brand Hermès are renowned for their plethora of classic designs, outstanding craftsmanship, and iconic silk scarves'. Cementi... Read More...

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CHANEL IN CUBA | A PRE-COMMUNISM FANTASY

Sonia WanMay 17, 2016

Chanel’s cruise collections have become synonymous with fantastical locations, exquisite clothing, and apparently, controversy. This year’s host country came as... Read More...

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A trick up the sleeve. Spring’s fabulous sleeve designs

Amber WeaverMay 10, 2016

Design details of contemporary fashion. Where the unconventional is a desirable drug that audiences crave, and the conventional, boring and ordinary. Each angle... Read More...

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Head bands and barrettes. Fashions new hair piece obsession.

Amber WeaverMay 4, 2016

A vibrant new trend that has burst from the surface of fashion design is the contemporary art of hair accessories. Styled with dramatic garments, these elegant ... Read More...

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FASHION’S FUTURE IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Riina RintanenApril 28, 2016

Fashion labels are always trying to find new, innovative ways to keep up with consumer needs. As our world proceeds further and further into the digital age mor... Read More...

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THE CHAMELEON EFFECT | MEET THE PIGMENT ALCHEMISTS

Alice PearceApril 27, 2016

We all know how much fashion influences society and culture, but wouldn't it be a far superior phenomenon if this effect was turned around? What if our environm... Read More...

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THE STRIPE IS RIGHT | LA LIGNE OF 2016

Amber WeaverApril 25, 2016

The stripe, originally a blue and white vertical bar worn by French sailors around the mid-19th century. Later made fashionable by Coco Chanel, the bold graphic... Read More...

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The Spec-tacular. Discover Summer’s unpcoming eyewear trends

Amber WeaverApril 22, 2016

With Summer approaching, the current Spring 2016 shows have debuted an array of playful, flirty and floral inspired pieces. United with this custom, eyewear acc... Read More...

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BACTERIA | THE FABRIC OF THE FUTURE?

Alice PearceApril 21, 2016

Second only to oil, fashion is second most polluting industry in the world. Fast fashion supplies the needs of today's rapid lifestyle, but to what extent is th... Read More...

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OF COLOR AND CULTURE | MULTICULTURALISM IN FASHION EDITORIALS

Christy ChinApril 19, 2016

“Where are you from?” — a standard question cordially asked when forming a new acquaintance. A polite conversation opener that allows us to elaborate and inquir... Read More...

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OFF THE LEASH | HOW CHOKERS RUN THE CATWALK

Amber WeaverApril 15, 2016

The choker, one of fashion's most prominent runway trends. Originally adopted by tribal cultures such as the Native Americans', the intricate piece was construc... Read More...

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BACK TO THE FUTURE | INTERACTIVE INNOVATION

Alice PearceApril 12, 2016

In this digital age we are constantly surrounded by technological innovations. However, only a select few in the wearable fashion industry have ventured into th... Read More...

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MAGPIE VIBES | THE RETURN OF SHIMMER AND SHINE

Amber WeaverApril 11, 2016

With the Fall/winter 2015-2016 fashion shows over, touring New York, London, Milan to Paris, a sense of reflection and certainly appreciation immerses itself th... Read More...

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THE BEAUTY OF REPETITION IN FASHION DESIGN

Amber WeaverMarch 31, 2016

The creative industry has seen the use of repetition infused within its designer’s artistic process several times throughout history, and in turn, has continuou... Read More...

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DAPPER IN DENIM

Riina RintanenMarch 24, 2016

There is a reason why blue jeans never get old. For over 100 years now denim has been a fashion favourite for both the consumer public and the high fashion worl... Read More...

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WANDERLUST | TREND FORECAST OF 2017 | PART 4

Christina WrightMarch 22, 2016

Wanderlust, a noun with the meaning “strong desire to travel.” Dubbed as one of the biggest macro trends of 2017, the wanderlust theme illustrates the cultural ... Read More...

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REBELS WITH A CAUSE | PINSPIRATIONAL LOOKS FOR THIS SPRING

HausieMarch 12, 2016

One hundred and sixty-six years after its invention, the safety pin is still adding decorative touches to the runway collections of today. Once renowned as a... Read More...

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EXPLORE THE EDGELANDS OF DESIGN | TREND FORECAST OF 2017 | PART 3

Christina WrightMarch 7, 2016

As the buzzing metropolises of our World Cities continue to expand and become increasingly dense, waves of creative diaspora are gradually flocking to the subdu... Read More...

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