Fashion is political. In fact, it always has been. Just look at the attire worn by the Suffragettes which largely consisted of stereotypically feminine attire such as long, white dresses and lace gloves, in contrast with their daring and often controversial actions. This was a clever way of using clothing...
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Last summer, the archetype of the performative male (a man defined by his tendency to carry a paperback in the back pocket of his jeans whilst pretending to read feminist literature) quickly gained popularity online. This summer, the fashion industry has taken the act of performative reading a step further...
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With the recent social media ban for under-16s in the UK being announced on June 15, many people are beginning to debate whether social media is really as harmful as the government claims it to be. However, whilst the use of social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat...
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“2026 is the new 2016.” This phrase has been circulating on social media since the beginning of the year as millions of TikTok and Instagram users take a nostalgic look back at 2016. As Zara Larsson’s ‘Lush Life’ returns to the charts, the Snapchat dog filter makes a comeback, and...
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“Let them eat cake.” This is the phrase most people think of when they hear the name Marie Antoinette. However, while there is no substantial evidence for the infamous royal ever having said these words, her influence in the world of fashion is beyond doubt. As corsets, dramatic blusher, and...
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