Fashion & Beauty Archive


Why are we celebrating ‘fashion’ headscarfs?
23rd February 2022

Why are we celebrating ‘fashion’ headscarfs?

The fashion world seems to be infused with headscarves, but why are we only celebrating them as long as they are not worn by Muslim women?
Trend prediction: The comeback of the Y2K ironic slogan tee
18th February 2022

Trend prediction: The comeback of the Y2K ironic slogan tee

Look out for the next big Y2K trend to make a comeback – ironic graphic tees
14th February 2022

Dress like a girlboss, become the girlboss: How to dress to impress in interview season

Serena spotlights four sustainable brands to get you sorted for upcoming job interviews
Instagram fashion history pages you should be following
13th February 2022

Instagram fashion history pages you should be following

6 of the best Fashion History accounts on Instagram.
Fast-fashion…but make it (even more) consumable
12th February 2022

Fast-fashion…but make it (even more) consumable

Should working-class people be celebrating or condemning the collaboration between Greggs and Primark?
Beg, borrow, or rent: how you can look sustainably fabulous this festive season
21st December 2021

Beg, borrow, or rent: how you can look sustainably fabulous this festive season

If you want new outfits but don’t feel like buying new clothes. Click here to read how you can stay sustainable this festive season while still looking fabulous
Hanging out the dirty laundry on greenwashing – how to spot and avoid it
21st December 2021

Hanging out the dirty laundry on greenwashing – how to spot and avoid it

Deputy Fashion Editor Zahra shares her top tips on how to spot and avoid greenwashing so you can live your best sustainable consumer life.
To leather or not to leather?
21st December 2021

To leather or not to leather?

Is faux-leather really more sustainable than real leather? Our writer Letycja Oczkowicz ponders on the question
SOS seasonal supplements
18th December 2021

SOS seasonal supplements

Seasonal change affects us all. Stay on top of your busy schedule by supporting your body to the max with all its nutritional needs!
Future Fashion Fair: Manchester’s own  sustainable fashion event
14th December 2021

Future Fashion Fair: Manchester’s own sustainable fashion event

Hannah Wellock reviews the Future Fashion Fair, a sustainable fashion event, which took place last weekend at the Yard in Manchester, complete with small business stalls, vintage fashion and a swap shop!

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Should we drop Depop?
14th December 2021

Should we drop Depop?

From fast fashion to drop-shipping and profiteering, has Depop been consumed by capitalism?
House of Gucci: Decade defining fashion film
12th December 2021

House of Gucci: Decade defining fashion film

House of Gucci is an aesthetically pleasing portrayal of the Italian high-end luxury fashion house in the 70s and 80s.
Has Balenciaga become a social experiment?
8th December 2021

Has Balenciaga become a social experiment?

Balenciaga has been called out for putting their label on cult fashion products to appeal to the capitalist world of label-lovers. Have they gone too far?
Virgil Abloh, the visionary designer dies after privately battling cancer
6th December 2021

Virgil Abloh, the visionary designer dies after privately battling cancer

Artistic director of Louis Vuitton and founder of Off-White has died at the age of 41 and leaves behind a new and better fashion industry
Accounting for Style #11 – Long term broke student finally has money
5th December 2021

Accounting for Style #11 – Long term broke student finally has money

In the Accounting for Style series, we follow the monthly spending of a previously broke student who finally has enough money to live her fashion spending dreams (within reason).
In conversation with Ssstock: Manchester streetwear brand
3rd December 2021

In conversation with Ssstock: Manchester streetwear brand

We spoke to Manchester brand Ssstock about how they went from designing in their student halls, to owning a streetwear brand.
Makeup brush cleaning made simple!
1st December 2021

Makeup brush cleaning made simple!

We take a look at some of Beauty Hygiene Plus’ products to see how cleaning your beauty tools can be easy!
COP26 – What does it mean for the fashion industry?
1st December 2021

COP26 – What does it mean for the fashion industry?

The fashion industry is infamously one of the greatest polluters on this planet. Has COP26 changed anything?
Addressing the issue: Billy Porter vs Harry Styles
29th November 2021

Addressing the issue: Billy Porter vs Harry Styles

Should cross-dressing have a particular representation? Have the wrong people been credited for starting the conversation? Click here to see how this panned out with Billy Porter and Harry Styles
Protests during Fashion Week: a new normal?
25th November 2021

Protests during Fashion Week: a new normal?

We have recently seen an increase in protests during fashion week but is the fashion industry ready to hear their message?

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