• Red Carpet Ready: Best Dressed – The Met Gala 2017

    For the rich and famous, Monday was not just May Day but the most style-orientated event of the year – The Met Gala. The theme of this year’s event was esteemed Japanese fashion label Comme des Garcons. Comme des Garcons, which was founded by Rei Kawakubo, has become well-known...
  • Impact Style Goes To: Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair (Again)

    Winner of ‘Best Vintage Fair’ at the National Awards for three years running, when you attend Lou Lou’s Vintage Fairs you’re know to expect good quality clothing, friendly traders and a lively atmosphere. Not to mention the irresistible cakes on offer by the Secret Cake Club, which are enough...
  • Guys Talk Fashion

    I was browsing in a bookstore in Nottingham a few days ago, having just had an interview (which I think went okay) and I wanted to celebrate. However, the more I looked, the more disheartened I felt myself becoming. I wanted something on men’s fashion, but nothing GQ or full...
  • BREAKING: Edward Eninnful Appointed as Editor of Vogue

    Vogue have appointed their first male editor in chief, as well as Britain’s first black male editor of a major style magazine, Edward Enninful. These headlines are now everywhere. Of course, it’s great to see such a progressive piece of news; but Edward Enninful has only been hired for...
  • H&M Release a Unisex Denim Collection

    Coinciding with the positive results for the University’s campaign for gender neutral toilets, the high street brand have released a unisex denim collection this week, entitled Denim United. The look is relaxed and edgy, with a merging of typically masculine and feminine styles. The collection features shirts, dungarees, jeans...
  • Kat Von D vs. Makeup Revolution – Is There a Problem with Makeup ‘Dupes’?

    Recently, Kat Von D took to Instagram to scorn Makeup Revolution by posting an image (below) showing her ‘Shade & Light Eye Contour Palette’ above Makeup Revolution’s ‘Ultra Eye Contour – Light and Shade Palette’. The caption accused Makeup Revolution of copying her design, using hashtags including ‘#bootleg’ and...
  • Fashion and Feminism: Opinions on the Emma Watson Vanity Fair Controversy

    Appearing in March’s issue of Vanity Fair, Emma Watson’s ‘topless’ shoot prompted controversy over what it means to be a feminist. It made me question if an individual’s clothing and style choices impact how seriously they are taken? Maturing from Hermione to Belle in @beautyandthebeast is a true coming-of-age...