Fashion, Designers & Trends

Sep 8

Take a closer look – Dove makes a video to show the trickery of photoshop, make-up and lighting

By Amy

If you have ever wondered why sometime models or celebs look very different in real life to when you see them on posters or in magazines, here’s the reason why. Most of the time they are not as perfect as you are lead to believe, there’s something else going on.

Sep 6

T-shirts: now men are taking the plunge!

By Calvin

It’s August. It’s supposed to be summer. It’s bloody freeeeezing in London. You’d think the hideously wet and windy weather here would mean people would be covering up, but never before has so much cleavage been on display. Everywhere you look, bare chests – bronzed, buffed and beautiful (well, not always, see Simon Cowell below) – are averting eyes on the high street. Thing is, this time it’s not men ogling women’s boobies – the cleavage in question is male.

Aug 27

But It Is Only Perfume Or Is It? – Chanel Ad Perfume Directed By Martin Scorsese

By Nonita

‘”I am not going to be the person I am expected to be anymore”–Bleu by Chanel is spot on capturing EXACTLY what a 38-42 year-old Man feels.’ Says Alexandre Meerson, Direct Sales & E-Commerce Director at ESPA, Luxury Skincare brand, London and Founder of Digital Luxury Brands.

Aug 25

Fashion Controversy? Take a Minute to Look Closer – Part 2

By Vera

Steven Meisel has that special ability to script and tailor his fashion editorials so that each can reference and reflect current social trends, situations and events. We should be extremely thankful for the fact that Italian Vogue is willing to go the extra mile and give this talented photographer carte blanche when putting together his shoots.

Aug 24

Stick to the karaoke, loves! Modelling and music shouldn’t mix!

By Calvin

Yep, believe it or not, Ms Walking Tantrum did actually release a full albums’ worth full of what could loosely be termed ‘music’ (the highlight being the lead single Love and Tears).

Aug 19

Entering Forbidden Territory: Men’s Underwear!

By Nonita

Yes boys, women are wicked like that. We do care about those things an awful lot, even if you think that we don’t. The old: “right guy, wrong pants” conversation that we girls have at cocktail hour a la Sex and The City isn’t a New York myth, d’ya know…?

Aug 18

I Want Candy! Sweet Fashion That Is..

By Irene

Sweet, colourful candybars and lollipops are often used as an inspiration for hair, make-up and clothes. In the Sixties, mini dresses with their square, round, or fluid movement prints already gave off a candy association, but the creatives of our time have really used their sweetest dreams to get to the following outcome.

Aug 17

Fashion Controversy? Take a Minute to Look Closer – Part 1

By Vera

Whether opening a newspaper, watching television, scanning a magazine or clicking online, we are constantly under a barrage of high-impact, controversial, violent, provocative images and information. With up-to-the-minute data just a finger-click away, now more than ever is the time to be more aware and open-minded. Yet considering all that is available, fashion seems to continually receive the hard rap when it comes to so-called “controversial” images.

Aug 16

HI-TECH COUTURE: Do Fashion and Technology Really Mix?

By Emma Dibaja

Just today I was reading a fresh article on how technology has developed to a stage where there is no point that our clothes shouldn’t include some sort of a gadget. And when technology calls, fashion’s more than happy to answer.

Aug 13

Fine And Dandy: Beau Brummell’s Style

By Nonita

“Never too tight, too stiff or too fashionable”… were the words of one of the greatest style icons in the history of Great Britain: Mr George Bryan Brummell, better known as ‘Beau’ Brummell.

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