The first words that come to mind when I think of Frida Kahlo: painter, feminist, artist, and proud Mexican. I think about the influence she brought and still brings to artists, especially those within the Latino community. Victoria and Albert … Continue reading Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up Review
In just one session of sitting and flipping through a fashion magazine such as Vogue or Elle, you will notice the enormous overrepresentation of white female models on its pages. While women of colour do make an appearance, white women … Continue reading TMP Agency Shines a Light on Asian Models
On Saturday, September 27th, the House of Holland presented their latest fashion collection at the Saatchi Gallery for London Fashion Weekend, and let’s just say that my friend and I weren’t the only ones extremely excited to see what Henry … Continue reading House of Holland
Once upon a time, all we had to worry about were the two fashion seasons. Today, Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter seasons are about as relevant to contemporary life as Ed Hardy. Instead, we keep up with a busy calendar of just … Continue reading Fast Fashion: the Fashion Faux-Pas We Ignore
In recent years fashion has adapted to allow what society has traditionally called “crazy” colours into mainstream life. What was once considered deviant behaviour is idolised and strived for. The reactions to walking around with brightly coloured hair ranges from … Continue reading Blue Hair Blues