Fashion & Beauty Archive
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
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.
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
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!
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!
14th December 2021
Should we drop Depop?
From fast fashion to drop-shipping and profiteering, has Depop been consumed by capitalism?
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.
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?
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
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).
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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.
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!
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?
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
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?
22nd November 2021
Airline’s new air hostess uniforms are one giant leap for womankind
Writers Maia and Letycja explore the impacts of traditional air hostess uniforms and the positive shift to more practical, comfortable uniforms.
17th November 2021
Should women have to pay for their own safety?
The Mancunion reviews Nightcap, the scrunchies that double as drink covers, and the tragic political message behind them
14th November 2021
Reflecting on Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the fashion and beauty industry
Want to make a purchase with a conscience? Camille Garratt gives you a roundup of the brands that support breast cancer awareness
12th November 2021
Since when was ‘Sandlercore’ a thing?
What is Sandlercore? Our writer takes a deep dive into the new TikTok phenomenon to give you all the details
12th November 2021
In conversation with Softer People, a sustainable art brand
From spreading good vibes to creating sustainable fashion: an insight into how Softer People became the brand it is today.