The Lessons of Rana Plaza: Tackling a Silent Crisis That Begins in Childhood
Two years ago, when the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed, killing more than 1,100 people, it became the largest disaster in the history of the garment industry. This woke up companies...
View ArticleThe Plus Size Debate Is Collapsing Into Farce
First we wanted more representation for plus size women in modelling. Then we had plus size women 'reclaiming' the term. Then we had a nineties pop star say she disapproved of stores selling clothes in...
View ArticleLDNY - Levelling the Playing Field Through Fashion
Being raised by immigrant parents in multi-cultural London, I have always been passionate about the fusion of cultures and what we can learn from each other when we "Collaborate". I'm also passionate...
View ArticleBy Challenging the Status Quo, Fashion Can Play a Vital Role in Showing Us...
Since 2005 I have enjoyed the privilege of being Head of London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, one of the world's leading fashion education institutions. Right from the beginning I...
View ArticleFashion CAN Change the World
Lots of people think that fashion is something frivolous and not necessarily meaningful or full of purpose. That's not the case at all. Many retailers are now making more of an effort than ever before...
View ArticleI Have Always Been a Strong Believer That Females Should Support Each Other...
When I was approached to be a judge of the Legacy Collection I knew instantly I wanted to be involved. The support that the LDNY Foundation gives to women worldwide from differing backgrounds,...
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Savage Beauty - London's V&A Raises the Bar Again!
As my wife and I exited the V&A's current big draw exhibition Savage Beauty, a retrospective of the work of fashion designer Alexander McQueen, I was filled with feelings of wonder and sadness....
View ArticleWIE Awards
When June Sarpong asked me to be involved in this year's WIE Awards, I of course said yes. I have been fortunate to work with and be inspired by so many women in work and in life. It really wasn't...
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29 Things Nobody Told Me About Growing a Beard
1. Trimming it is totally terrifying 2. People will compare you to literally any bearded person they can think of 3. The itching stops. Eventually. 4. There will be so many little hairs everywhere that...
View ArticleIt Is the Duty of Every Woman of My Generation to Stand Up for Young Girls
As part of the Inspiring Women Campaign that I have been leading for the last year and a half, we brought together some months ago some of the most talented women in the fashion industry in the UK with...
View ArticleWhere Are the British Fashion Menswear YouTubers (Vloggers)?
Where and who are the British menswear fashion YouTubers (vloggers)? "The trouble is", said David as we sat in a pub, "I'm not that into fashion but I do want style tips. And most YouTubers are either...
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The Housing Crisis - Politicians Are Criminals
Beyond The Ballot is The Huffington Post UK's alternative take on the General Election, taking on the issues too awkward for Westminster. It focuses on the unanswered questions around internet freedom,...
View ArticleDoes Fashion Have a Place in Politics?
Whilst some may argue that fashion and politics have no business being mentioned in the same sentence- I disagree. My interest in fashion from a young age stemmed from a fascination in clothing's...
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Weekend Shopping: Covent Garden's Discounted Delights
We're getting to that awkward, between Bank Holidays time of the month and it already feels like a long way off until the next pay day. So, for some bargain fun, I heartily recommend heading down to...
View ArticleThe Five Commandments of Maternity Fashion
What is it about being pregnant that makes some once stylish women covet (or should I say crave) smocks, leggings and at worst, their boyfriend's trackies? It's as though as soon as that positive blue...
View ArticleNine Perpetual Problems of Girls With Thin Hair
It's happening. The thing I thought couldn't get any worse is, in fact, getting worse: my hair is getting thinner. It wasn't always like this, in fact I was born with a thick head of hair, which had...
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How Sportswear Has Become a Fashion Statement All on Its Own
Wow, how things have changed! When I was younger I played Camogie (badly) but I played and as the Horse always said, "Lisa is a great team player" read into that one what you will. In my teenage years,...
View ArticleHeritage As The New Contemporary
A someone who isn't particularly trend focussed in my work, it's become exceedingly apparent - certainly from a business perspective - that there has been a natural inclination from the luxury and...
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Maximise Your Mascara: Dos and Don'ts for Perfect Lashes
DO Wipe the brush clean before you first apply a brand new mascara. That way you get a feel for the brush and how much to load up for maximum effect minimum flick back! DON'T Rely on one mascara to do...
View ArticleIt's Trendy: That's the Short of Long Hair
There's something refreshing about a haircut, isn't there? From BBC's Naga Munchetty to NBC's Tamron Hall, women everywhere are confidently sporting short styles, reminding us yet again of the Halle...
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