Month: April 2020
13 best sustainable fashion brands for women
As we come to the end of global Fashion Revolution week – which asks brands the seemingly simple question “who made my clothes?” – the complexities and harsh realities of the fast fashion industry are once again in the spotlight. Research shows clothes are among the items most at risk of being produced through modern slavery in
Tan France cosplays as Ariana Grande to promote new Netflix show
Queer Eye star Tan France has dressed up as pop sensation Ariana Grande as part of a promotion for his new Netflix show. Last May, it was announced that France had teamed up with fashion designer Alexa Chung to launch a new fashion show on the streaming platform called Next in Fashion. The television programme,
Staff at charity shop ‘forever grateful’ after receiving 400 bags of donations worth ‘tens of thousands’
Staff at a charity shop have shared their astonishment after receiving 400 bags of donations from one person, with contents estimated to be worth “tens of thousands”. The British Heart Foundation in Largs, North Ayrshire in Scotland, recently received the immense donation, which consists of designer clothes and accessories. The items in the donation, the majority
Fashion Revolution Week: What is it and when is it taking place?
Every year, Fashion Revolution Week takes place in an effort to raise awareness of certain issues connected to the fashion industry, including impact on the environment and treatment of workers in retailers’ supply chains. The event commemorates the Rana Plaza factory collapse in 2013, which killed 1,134 people in Dhaka District, Bangladesh. Here is everything you
Lil Nas X: 15 of the rapper’s best ever fashion moments
Over the past year, Lil Nas X has cemented his place as one of the most innovative up-and-coming artists in the music industry. In addition to breaking chart records with the release of hit song “Old Town Road“ and receiving multiple accolades, including Grammys and BET Hip Hop Awards, the rapper has also made a
Paris Fashion Week: Zoe and Lenny Kravitz have father-daughter moment on frow
Zoe Kravitz and Lenny Kravitz had a father-daughter moment while attending a runway show at Paris Fashion Week. On Tuesday, the pair made an appearance in the audience at the Yves Saint Laurent show, each wearing ensembles by the French luxury fashion house. The stars, who have both made names for themselves as musicians and actors,
Louis Vuitton makes masks and hospital gowns for healthcare workers
Louis Vuitton has reopened several of its workshops to create masks and hospital gowns for healthcare workers. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, shortages of PPE (personal protective equipment) for healthcare workers has been a top concern across the globe. Earlier this month, it was reported that some NHS staff were being forced to reuse and share
Dua Lipa unveils black version of her Alexander Wang Grammys outfit
Dua Lipa has shown off a black version of the ensemble she wore to the 2020 Grammy Awards. On Sunday, Lipa acted as a presenter at the awards ceremony, which was held at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old arrived at the star-studded event in a 90s-inspired Alexander Wang ensemble, which featured a
Designer Philipp Plein criticised for ‘disgusting’ Kobe Bryant tribute featuring gold helicopters
Fashion designer Philipp Plein has faced backlash after paying tribute to the late Kobe Bryant in a “distasteful” way during a Milan Fashion Week show on Saturday. For the finale, the German fashion designer styled his models in Swarovski-encrusted garments inspired by Bryant’s Lakers jersey, embossed with the late basketball player’s shirt number “24” and
Anna Wintour stuns fans by wearing tracksuit bottoms despite vowing never to wear them
Anna Wintour has stunned her fans by donning an item of clothing that she previously stated she would never wear. As the longtime editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, Wintour has one of the most recognisable looks in the world, characterised by her signature bob haircut and intimidating sunglasses. The 70-year-old is frequently pictured in high fashion attire,
Giorgio Armani holds Milan fashion show in empty room amid coronavirus fears
Giorgio Armani held his runway show at Milan Fashion Week in an empty theatre amid coronavirus fears. On Sunday, Armani released a statement announcing that the fashion show, which was due to take place that afternoon in front of an audience, would be livestreamed instead. The statement outlined that this decision had been made in order
From vintage to designer to sustainable
Us Brits love to shop from the comfort of our sofas, and now we have even more of an excuse to do so, as we’re all stuck inside during lockdown. Despite having more time to shop online, whether that’s for a new loungewear set for cosy days working from home, or a new outfit to wear on your