“The name Years of Tears is more so a reference to tears of joy – not no sad sh*t”. 22 year old designer Syd finally cleared up any misconceptions about the brand name early on in our conversation. Joyful tears make more sense since he has successfully built a brand that the UK streets –…
Ample amounts of hayfever-inducing pollen in the air, record high temperatures on the central line and sunglasses being used for more than concealing hangovers. You’ve guessed it, Spring has sprung. Plus, with an extra bank holiday in the UK this year, outside (even with the cost of living crisis) is calling our name with extra…
Tomorrow is the annual London Marathon, when the healthiest, the most philanthropic or both will hit the streets and run, walk or jog for 26.2 miles. To celebrate the marathon, sportswear brand Pruzan opened a two week pop-up alongside Archive DNA. The exhibition, titled London Roads: A History of Running and Sneakers features five history…
Sustainability is no longer just a passing trend in the fashion industry; it’s a necessity. As consumers and brands alike turn to recycled materials and more eco-conscious production practices, it can be challenging to sift through the noise and find those who truly walk the talk. Enter Coachtopia, the latest sub-brand from the heritage leather…
“Mugler feels totally right for now.” – The words of Ann-Sofie Johansson, creative advisor of H&M. H&M has collaborated with luxury designer brand Mugler, giving buyers the opportunity to purchase from the iconic French fashion house at a surprisingly low price point. In conversation with Vogue, Mugler’s Creative Director Casey Cadwallader said “I wanted to…
Last weekend Lagos was buzzing with excitement as fashion enthusiasts flocked to Homecoming, a three-day cultural festival that has become a highlight on Nigeria’s creative calendar. Homecoming, founded in 2017 by Grace Ladoja MBE, draws connections across fashion, music, and art, and has become one of the most anticipated events of the year for the…
Last week the global who’s who of fashion travelled to Mumbai for a Dior show. Yes, you read right. Dior. Show. In Mumbai. For many this may seem to be a mismatched relationship or at the very least a move away from the quintessential European essence of the historically French fashion house. In actual fact,…
Original Shift and Dr. Martens have launched a limited edition Zine featuring an anthology of stories, culture and community titled Broken In. The Zine celebrates the Original Dr. Martens silhouette, the plethora of ways in which it has been styled and the way it represents self expression, creativity and the timeless power of community built…
Last month I had the pleasure of travelling to Tomorrowland festival with ellesse. Tomorrowland, named the number 1 festival in the world by DJ Mag in 2022, is an electronic dance festival that invites 100s of the best DJs every year. The trip was to celebrate the ellesse x Tomorrowland collab, an exclusive collection of…
What comes to mind when you think of a football fan? Probably not someone like Sterling Rose Kelly, a young, genderfluid, anarchic artist and post-punk bassist. Sterling is taking centre stage in the new Converse X Liverpool FC (LFC) partnership which celebrates the rich creativity and diversity of football fans; a new generation who express…