Should the Met Gala still be celebrated in 2026?
With war raging around the world this year, should we still be lauding celebrities for their expensive outfits and elitist parties? As costs soar and wealth inequality widens, it feels harder to engage with it all, especially given the Met Galaβs insistence on billionaire endorsements.Β The Met Gala is back,...
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What is a βswag gap?β
TikTokβs latest colloquial term βswag gapβ refers to couples or partners who have an obvious difference in aesthetic and style choices. Could you be part of a βswag gapβ couple? TikTok has graced us with another new slang term, this time focusing on couples and their outfit choices. Yes,...
What does Vogueβs new editorial lead mean for the brand?
Chloe Malle has been named editorial lead of American Vogue. The self-confessed βnepo babyβ marks a new chapter for a former fashion mecca that seems to have lost its way.Β Anna Wintour stepped back from American Vogue in July of this year, signalling a seismic shift for the editorial powerhouse...
Adidas enjoys boost in profits thanks to retro craze
German sportswear company Adidas took home $692 million USD in the first quarter of this year, beating original predictions. It is largely due to strong demand for its βclassicβ shoe range. Adidas surpasses expectations with its first quarterly financial report, jumping up in profits by 82%. The company earned...
Are young people really more vain than older generations?
Several older journalists have been making the argument this week that Gen Z are vainer than their parents were at a similar age, but can you blame them? In an era of constant external pressures and smartphone cameras, the demand to be appealing has never been more overwhelming. Another...
Millie Bobby Brown pushes back against overly-critical press
The Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has responded to media criticism of her appearance, rightfully likening her treatment to bullying. Millie Bobby Brown has clapped back at recent articles and stories discussing her appearance, describing it as not journalism but βbullyingβ instead. She has been doing the rounds over...
LFW ban on exotic animal skins criticised by experts
Scientists from one of the worldβs leading conservation bodies have condemned London Fashion Weekβs decision, warning that itβs ill-informed and that exotic animal skins are often far more sustainable than alternatives such as leather and synthetic materials. Amid continued protests against the use of exotic skins (think snake, crocodile, and other reptile species) in fashion, many brands, celebrities, and designers have chosen to begin pivoting away from it. Years of animal...
Digital clothing tags pose a solution to fashionβs sustainability crisis
Garment care labels could soon be a thing of the past as some environmentally conscious brands and retailers pivot to using QR codes for better supply chain transparency. Unless you have the patience of a Buddhist monk, then chances are youβve cut (or more likely torn off in a moment of immense frustration) all the tags off your clothes. Scratchy and irritation-inducing, garment care labels seem pointless, as though they...
Tesco is introducing a βproduct passportβ for its clothing
The high street giant is taking steps to βboost supply chain transparency with new sustainability rulesβ.Β According to reports, British supermarket Tesco is introducing digital βpassportsβ for all of its clothing products. With a simple scan of a QR code printed on each item, users can access detailed information about a productβs materials, manufacturing process, and - most importantly - environmental impact. The initiative arrives as the EU prepares to...
Shein reveals child labour cases at suppliers
Fast fashion giant, Shein, reports that it found two cases of child labour in their suppliers last year. Fast fashion is already a hot topic of controversy, with it being a massive contributor to unnecessary trends and having immense climate impacts. The industry has the second-biggest consumer of water. Concerns of fast fashion exceed its poor climate contribution, however. A complex yet massive question is whether fast fashion is ethical...
