Month: April 2020
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Duchess wears dress by Emilia Wickstead for final royal engagement
The Duchess of Sussex is wearing an emerald green dress designed by Emilia Wickstead for today’s Commonwealth Day service. The duchess accessorised the look with a matching hat by William Chambers and beige stiletto heels by Aquazurra. Meghan arrived at the ceremony with her husband the Duke of Sussex, who was dressed in a navy
Shopping Bag Challenge: What is the Instagram craze and how can I take part?
A new viral craze has hit Instagram, and you don’t need much to participate: just a bag, any bag, will do. What is the Shopping Bag Challenge? Much like the #pillowchallenge, which saw users share snaps of themselves wearing pimped-out and fully accessorised pillowcases, the #shoppingbagchallenge entails donning a bag in as stylish a manner
Your girl power T-shirt is directly hurting women
International Women’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon the intersectional experiences of women, to celebrate the achievements of gender-equality movements, and to acknowledge the continued changes that need to be made. In short, it is a delightful day to look at the past, present, and future journey of feminism. As with many internationally
Saint Laurent to skip Paris Fashion Week amid coronavirus pandemic
Saint Laurent will not take part any fashion fixtures for the remainder of the year, most notably Paris Fashion Week, in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The French fashion house recently released a statement outlining its intention to put a hold on displaying collections throughout 2020. In the statement, the luxury fashion label said: “Conscious of
Pornhub stars to walk runway at New York Fashion Week in ‘feminist statement’
Several adult film stars whose work is shown on pornography website Pornhub are to walk the runway at New York Fashion Week. According to the designers’ for whom the actors are to model, their appearance on the catwalk will make a “feminist statement” at the biannual fashion show. One of the adult film stars set
Kanye West brings his Sunday Service gospel choir to Paris Fashion Week
Kanye West brought his passions for music and fashion together when he and his Sunday Service gospel choir performed at Paris Fashion Week. On 29 February, it was announced that West was to stage a surprise Sunday Service performance at the biannual fashion event in the French capital. The musical spectacle, which took place on the
V&A museum launches new online activities to teach children about design during lockdown
The V&A museum is launching a new initiative designed to teach children about design while schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme, which begins this week, will dedicate every Wednesday during lockdown to offering fun activities and challenges to children aged between seven and 11-years-old. The first activity will focus on the
Off-the-shoulder dress ‘selling fast’ after Labour MP Tracy Brabin called ‘slapper’ for wearing outfit in parliament
A black, off-the-shoulder, pleated dress is “selling fast” on Asos following the “sexist” criticism a Labour MP faced for her choice of clothing. On Tuesday, politician Tracy Brabin received several insulting remarks on social media after she spoke in the House of Commons wearing a black dress that exposed her right shoulder. After one person tweeted: “Is
Lady Gaga ‘Stupid Love’: All the intergalactic fashion looks from the new music video
Lady Gaga has made her highly-anticipated return to the world of pop, dropping the first single from her upcoming album in the early hours of Friday morning. The electronic disco track, “Stupid Love”, will form part of the musician’s sixth studio album and is accompanied by a futuristic music video. The title of Gaga’s new
38 of the monarch’s most colourful fashion moments
On Tuesday 21 April Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 94th birthday. In addition to being the longest-reigning British monarch and having a particular fondness for corgis, the Queen is also globally recognised for her bold sartorial choices. Never one to shy away from wearing vibrant colours, the royal frequently dons bright shades of pink, blue, green and
Super Bowl 2020: All Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s outfit changes from their halftime show
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira lit up the stage during last night’s Super Bowl halftime performance as they delivered renditions of some of their most popular songs. While their singing and dance routines were cause for celebration, Lopez and Shakira also raised the stakes when it came to their outfits, undergoing a series of eye-catching costume
Made in India: The Sartorialist’s portrait of a country’s unique style and beauty
Famed American photographer and blogger Scott Schuman journeyed to India many times to capture its wildly idiosyncratic styles; whether on the streets, in markets, on the cricket fields, or at residences in cities like Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai. Schuman’s affinity for his subjects is evident, and he celebrates people of all ages and from all