Sexism Aimed at Children: Why Its Time to Let Clothes Be Clothes
Until I became a parent eight years ago, I didn't give gendered clothing much thought and bought my daughter clothes from across the boys and girls sections; even selecting the pink options...
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Spring Street-Sneaker Drops
Victoria Beckham recently revealed that she can no longer face wearing heels and as a hardened trainer-toter I'm happy to have Posh on my bus. I've been collecting adidas since I was a kid and branched...
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London Fashion Week Street Style
London Fashion Week might have ended but we got close and personal with the most stylish fashionistas during the week. They do say the best place to scout new styles and trends are at London Fashion...
View ArticleThe Fashionable Student: How to Do Eco Fashion on a Budget
As Kermit the Frog once said 'it's not easy being green' and this is especially true when it comes to fashion. We always assume going green involves wearing a hemp sack and not washing your hair for...
View ArticleWhy I Want Gender Neutral Clothing
A typical Saturday afternoon on any high street. Thousands of shoppers dipping in an out of shops and long queues for the changing rooms as people try on the latest fashions. But I wander through the...
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Capturing Masculinity
When I first began my long journey to becoming a photographer, I always knew, right from the get go, that the foundation of good photography was to have a good understanding of the subject you're...
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'Prêt-a-Toucher' - Inside a Very Special Fashion Archive
Image Johannes Schwartz Fashion exhibitions are generally curated and presented is such a way as to distance the clothing from the viewer - a 'do not touch' rule applies. It's not hard to understand...
View ArticleWhen Photographing the 'Advanced Style' Set, I See Indomitable Spirits Who...
When I originally started Advanced Style over eight years ago, I had just moved to New York City after the passing of my grandmother and best friend Bluma. I began to document the style and stories of...
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White Story
The white shirt has always been an area of sartorial difficulty for me. An ample bust, small waist and large hips means finding the right fit is rather tricky; there's nothing worse than a stretched...
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The Indispensables: #1 The White Shirt
What makes a 'sustainable' wardrobe? Quantity is certainly the first thing that comes to my mind. We all have far too many clothes. And despite this, I'm willing to bet that most, if not all of us,...
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How The Prince's Trust Helped Me Through Severe Disability
I vividly remember the first time I learnt just who The Prince's Trust were. I was in recovery from a heart operation which I underwent aged sixteen and was left with no choice but to leave education...
View ArticleThe Beauty of the Booty
For some, addiction comes in the form of narcotics or nicotine. For others it's sugar or gambling. For me it's ankle-boots and the struggle is very real. I can trace this obsession back to a very...
View ArticleDo Elastic Waistbands Encourage Obesity
I don't think I quite comprehended the question when the BBC rang me for a comment. In a week where it felt like a tiny step had been made for mankind (the potential for brands to be financially...
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How to Wear a Brallet
The bralette is one of this year's hottest trends, but most women haven't yet grasped the multitude of styling options at their fingertips. It's soft, lightweight, and easy to layer under t-shirts and...
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Fashion, Art and Sustainability
With the end of Fair Fashion Month, our ethical fashion campaign with Fairphone came the judging for A Sustainable World 2016 - our annual Art competition which attracts applicants from across the...
View ArticlePlus Size Fashion - Diversity in the Market Place
Whatever you think about the current state of the plus size fashion market, no one can deny that we have come along way. I remember when SLiNK began just five years ago I could count the number of plus...
View ArticlePower Dressing
I worked in an office for four years in NYC while living there. It was a great experience and taught me a lot of things. I had moved from London and was the new girl. Over and above the hard work you...
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Male Model Roger Frampton Has Us Celebrating 'The Power of the Body'
Roly Polies. Squatting over a game of marbles. Handstands. Most of us naturally did these gleefully as kids but, if you're anything like me, those days of carefree gymnastics are long gone. It took me...
View ArticleIs Luxury Even Luxury Anymore?
Luxury is not what it once was, nor will it ever be. From a small, niche market for the genuinely rich the global personal luxury goods market is now valued at over €250bn. It now caters to the much...
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Men's Suits: The Difference Between Off-The-Peg, Custom-Made and Bespoke
You have a big occasion on the horizon and you've decided to splash out on a new suit. Money has been put aside and you are searching for something dapper and specially fitted to celebrate the big day...
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