Month: July 2020
Marni issues apology for ‘Jungle Mood’ campaign amid accusations of racism
Italian fashion brand Marni has issued an apology for its latest “Jungle Mood” campaign, which features black models posing in chains. On Tuesday, fashion industry watchdog account Diet Prada shared images from the label’s photoshoot, which showed models wearing a series of “ethnic” items including woven grass hats, chunky wooden Bayong necklaces, and piles of
How to style them for summer 2020
When thinking about the colour for summer, there’s often not one that particularly stands out. But bold hues usually take centre stage. This season proved that more so than ever. The spring/summer shows would perhaps be best described as an explosion of different hues. Christopher Kane, for example, turned to orange and pink lace. And
Emmy Awards 2020: What will the dress code be for the virtual ceremony?
At this year’s Emmys, the glamorous red carpet will be exchanged for a cosy night in as the annual awards ceremony goes virtual. Due to take place on 20 September, the event will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and will see stars including Zendaya, Jennifer Aniston and Paul Mescal go up against their peers for
Face masks, athleisure and sandals are most popular fashion trends right now, new report says
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, people around the world are prioritising comfort and safety, with athleisure, sandals and face masks emerging as the most popular fashion trends, according to a new report. On Wednesday, global fashion search platform Lyst released its newest 2020 Lyst Index showing the shopping behaviours of more than 9m people per
Kansai Yamamoto death: Fashion designer dies from leukaemia aged 76
Fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto has died at the age of 76 after suffering from acute myeloid leukaemia, his daughter and fashion label has announced. On Monday 27 July, actor Mirai Yamamoto shared a post on Instagram revealing that her father passed away just under a week ago. In her caption, which was written in Japanese
Is Next going to take over Victoria’s Secret in the UK?
Next is poised to take over Victoria’s Secret in the UK, it has emerged. In June, it was reported that Victoria’s Secret had gone into administration in the UK, putting 800 jobs at risk. The lingerie retailer, which has 25 stores across the UK, hired administrators from Deloitte following the economic impact of the coronavirus
Best summer shirts for men 2020: Short-sleeved styles
Ah, the trusty men’s summer shirt. Although loud and proud in design, they usually reside in a special place at the back of the wardrobe for months, before being dusted off, like a vintage wine, and resurrected for the holiday season. Every summer, on beaches the world over, from Cornwall to Cape Verde, you’ll see
How can we encourage people to wear face masks? Make them fashionable
When Crocs were unveiled to the unsuspecting footwear world in 2002, the response was an astounding “nope”. The unsightly rubber hooves quickly became a symbol of medical professionals in need of wipe-clean shoes and the distinctly unfashionable. Some 15 years later, Spanish fashion house Balenciaga partnered with the makers of the rubber pariah to produce
Learn the truth behind brands like Boohoo
The affordability of clothing coupled with #ootd culture leads many of us to think we need a new outfit whenever we leave our homes. And when it comes to fast fashion, we all plead guilty to it one way or another – either by buying Zara’s polka dot dress last summer or copping Mango’s Bottega
Asos and Next remove Boohoo from sites amid allegations of exploitation at Leicester supplier
Retailers including Next, Asos and Zalando have removed Boohoo products from their sites following allegations of exploitation at a supplier for Boohoo in Leicester. It was recently reported that Boohoo is facing tough questions after an investigation discovered that workers at a Leicester factory that supplies the fashion brand were being paid as little as
Shein apologises for advertising Islamic prayer mats as Greek “frilled carpets”
Fashion and homeware retailer Shein has apologised for selling Islamic prayer mats labelled as “fringe trim” or “tassel trim” Greek carpets on its website. The mats, which retailed for £14, included pictures of the Kabaa; the black building at the centre of Mecca, considered the most sacred place for Muslims around the world. The mats
H&M announces plans to permanently close 170 stores across Europe
H&M has announced plans to close 170 of its stores across Europe as a result of declining sales amid the coronavirus crisis. The company said that the closures, which are likely to see hundreds of job losses, come after sales dropped by a quarter in June due to the impact of the pandemic and lockdowns