The empowering Vaccarello Era at the Saint Laurent AW20 show
It was a cold February day in Paris when spotlights illuminated the Saint Laurent Autumn-Winter collection of 2020. The light show has always been a trademark of the Saint Laurent shows, and this time the guests admired a minimalist, black
A streak of Tough Femininity in Dior’s loud and empowering AW 20 show
Following the Harry Weinsten trial, Maria Grazia Chuiri has done it once again by taking women empowerment to the next level in an aesthetically modern design show space with bright and bold illuminating messages such as “ CONSENT” and “
Prada F/W20: Miuccia’s Milan Message
The message behind Prada’s “surreal glamour” collection was plain and simple; women are powerful and the clothes they wear can help embody that. Miuccia beautifully contrasted a variety of colours, shapes and materials subtly departing from the previous F/W shows
Gucci F/W20: behind the ‘seams’ of styling models on the runway
Alessandro Michelle has returned to the Gucci Headquarters in Milan, where he unveiled his new F/W womenswear collection after his previous show ‘Gucci SS20’ in Milan last year. It was hard to believe that he could excel our expectations even more,
Marc Jacobs Closes NYFW by Blending Streetwear and Vintage Glamour in His Buzzing A/W Show
Marc Jacobs’ Autumn/Winter collection was last to grace the catwalks of New York Fashion Week yesterday evening and demonstrated that Jacobs’ sense of avant garde style was still very poignant. Guests relaxed at sophisticated dining tables in a dimly lit room,
EXCLUSIVE! Top Tips to Succeed in the Fashion Industry from Elle UK
Elle UK’s Social Media Manager, Amy Brewster visited Fashion North HQ to give students some exclusive tips for succeeding in the fashion industry. Amy Brewster at The University of Sunderland Amy runs the glossy monthly magazine's social media channels after working at
Sustainable Clothing Sale
Did you enjoy a glass of fizz whilst attending the sustainable clothing sale this week? On Wednesday, 16th October, Smart Works Newcastle supported local women and independent businesses in the area, by launching their very own sustainable fashion event. We were
It’s Libra Season! Here are Our Favourite Celebs Born in October and Their Most Iconic Looks
Did you know that Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock is a Libra? The gorgeous Kate Winslet (a.k.a Rose from Titanic) and Mrs Kim Kardashian West are also October babies. For those who are not too knowledgeable about the zodiac, a Libra is
workwear to partywear – this trend ‘suits’ everyone
All our screens are currently blowing up with companies bringing out businesswear collections. Blazers and tailored trousers are flying off the hangers. Everyone wants to get their hands on this new trend. Hugo Boss stepped onto the Milan runway for their
Are big bags back for good?
Remember those tiny bags which were everywhere last season? The ones which you could only fit a pound coin in - and maybe your AirPods? Well, thanks to Bottega Veneta's Fashion SS20 show in Milan, big bags are popular again after
Brexit Brooches – New Trend or Fashion Disaster?
Brooches are something we think of as adorning older ladies' knitwear. But are they making a comeback? They hit the headlines in other Brexit news when Lady Hale, one of the 11 Supreme Court judges who ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Dare to be bold in neon this Spring/Summer 2019
This Spring/Summer 2019 is all about neon green. It has been very prominent on the runway and the SS19 collections with the likes of Off-White, Saint Laurent and Mugler featuring statement neon pieces in their shows. We are sure that