Category: Think Pieces
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The first time I saw the effect of Corteiz in real life, I couldn’t believe it. Clint – @clint419 on Instagram – had announced on his Instagram story that he would be in Soho giving out free t-shirts, the ones with his signature “bun the rest” slogan stamped on the back. In exchange for the t-shirt, the…
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British Vogue’s February 2022 issue succeeded in representation but is representation always good when it exotifies and potentially dehumanises the community that it’s trying to “uplift”? British Vogue revealed their cover for their February 2022 issue, and it was met with celebration and criticism worldwide. The cover made history by being one of the first…
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Congratulations, you made it to 2022! How many of the clothes you purchased in 2021 made it into the new year with you? We all want our clothes to last forever but, undoubtedly, after a couple washes your favourite piece loses its super soft texture, or the colour begins to fade, or a thread is…
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The first installment of the ‘Bring It On’ cheerleading movie franchise was one of the first to call out cultural appropriation and the mis-treatment of Black creativity and talent. However, it doesn’t seem that they were practicing what they preached behind the scenes. It has been 22 years since the 2000 smash hit Bring It…
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“We all have the same 24 hours” – Influencer & Creative Director of Pretty Little Thing’s Molly-Mae Hague comes under fire for comments on work ethic. We all have the same 24 hours. This is what 22-year old influencer Molly-Mae Hague preached in an interview on the Diary of a CEO podcast, hosted by Steven…
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Season two of Emily in Paris was anticipated by many, either because of a love for the show or a love for hating on the dreadful fashion choices of its main character. No matter what Emily Cooper, played by Lily Collins, is doing, she’s sure to be seen doing it. The midwestern American sticks out…
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Whether your aesthetic skews classic, minimalist, sporty, feminine, or ebbs and flows depending on your mood, there’s a platform shoe that can totally work for you. More modern interpretations of the platform include new takes on preppy styles; the loafer, brouges, and tennis shoe to name a few.
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Whether you want to simply look elegant while you unwrap what’s under the tree, or you’re toying with the idea of leaving the warmth and comfort of your home on the big day(what’s wrong with you?), how do we strike a balance between looking chic and feeling snug?
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The Christmas party theme is also an opportunity to play up elements like your jewellery and accessories. Accessories are often vastly cheaper than clothes and, if you’re at a complete loss with the idea of festive clothing, your choice of jewellery can bring an overall jolly, holiday feel to an otherwise un-festive fit.
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By Suzannah Gabriel Black Hurts is an exploration of double consciousness and liminality amongst black British youths in the UK by Photographer Suzannah Gabriel. Black Hurts touches on the Black Lives Matter movement and the Mark Duggan murder whilst touching on the representation of the hoodie, and the London riots. Gabriel also explores the phrase…