Alex Chapman, Correspondent (Fashion) Not satisfied with being a notable fashion icon (winning the British Style Icon award three years running), a well-known TV presenter and model, Alexa Chung has now tried her hand at writing and has released her first book. ‘It’ by Alexa Chung is a golden insight into the mind of the nation’s sweetheart, with her thoughts on style, love and family life all thrown in. Published by Particular Books, Chung […]
Helena Stocks, Editor (Fashion) Paris Fashion Week is usually renowned as a time to celebrate fashion and the wonderful designs for the upcoming seasons. However this year, the Nina Ricci show brought protests to the forefront, which resulted in one model accidentally hitting one of the girls. Not exactly the peaceful, enjoyable catwalk one would imagine. The fashion world has always caused controversy, whether it is due to the prominence of size zero and […]
Helena Stocks, Editor (Fashion) The recently held Milan Fashion Week hosted a variety of outstanding and exciting shows, one of the most impressive being Prada’s shows. The vast array of bright colours and abstract designs left onlookers excited for Spring/Summer 2014. The models wore knee-high socks and designs with abstract prints such as faces and sequins and, of course, there were lots of beautiful handbags — as one would expect. Similarly, Stella Jean showcased […]
Helena Stocks, Editor (Fashion) It is that time of year again. Fashion lovers, brace yourselves as fashion week dawns upon us. There have been once again outstanding designs, unforgettable shows and of course, a long list of favourite celebrities gracing us with their presence and heightening the excitement. One celebrity in particular who by no surprise caused a storm was the lovely David Beckham. He was in front row supporting his wife Victoria, with […]
Megan Evans, Correspondent (Film) Cate Blanchett decided to push the boundaries of fashion to its limit for the premiere screening of her new film Blue Jasmine. The star chose a trailing black, A-line Dior dress, patterned delicately with ornate circles. Blanchett’s taste for edgy fashion is something that has not gone unnoticed in the past; the Australian actress wore an interesting over-the-top, spider web dress at the film’s Paris premiere earlier this week. The […]
Cate Reynolds-Foote, Correspondent (Oceania) James Lillis was on the verge of bankruptcy in 2009 when he took up a hobby that inadvertently began one of Australia’s best-known companies. He had the desire to sew, so by pawning his stereo he acquired a sewing machine and began sewing any material scraps he could get his hands on. His hobby became an obsession and soon basic necessities such as food came second to fuelling his new passion […]
Michael Wood, Correspondent (Fashion) If like me, you haven’t spent your summer jetting off to exotic locations or ‘finding yourself’ in remote parts of Southern Asia, then you’ve probably found yourself occupied by the mundane routines of everyday life. None more so mundane than the gruelling hours you’ve spent in the gym. Even if you tell your friends that you actually enjoy the pounding of the treadmill, the pumping of weights, it’s highly likely […]
Helena Stocks, Editor (Fashion) Lindsay Lohan first emerged in the celebrity world for her infamous role as both twins in the classic Disney movie Parent Trap, which is a timeless family favourite, making her an icon for many young girls from an early age. Since then she has appeared in teen favourite chick-flicks including Freaky Friday and Mean Girls, which were also a huge hit with adolescents and women worldwide. The movies were so successful […]
Alex Chapman, Correspondent (Fashion) When fashionistas everywhere find that androgynous styles are back on the runway and in the shops, some may cringe at the idea that the look is just not for them. Reason enough, masculine clothes tailored to women is a difficult look to pull off, and it seems that only the select few can tackle androgyny head on and successfully work it. But this isn’t always the case. Bring on the […]
Helena Stocks, Editor (Fashion) There was great excitement when fashion icon and musical superstar Rihanna revealed her first collection for River Island and it seems there is high expectations for her second collection too. It is an Autumn/Winter range and is expected to arrive in stores in September and November. Rihanna’s co-designer Adam Selman has spoken out about the range saying, “The way I approach winter style is to layer up summer clothes […]
