-
Fast fashion’s global impact: how the UK is paving the way for overconsumption
“I go shopping every season to renew my closet,” says Yasmin Soltan, a 20-year-old student in London. Like millions of young consumers, Yasmin has embraced the fast fashion cycle, where clothes are bought cheaply and frequently, only to be tossed out or left in the back of the wardrobe when the next trend arrives. The… Read More…
-
Flamenco and its influence on contemporary fashion
Flamenco is one of Spain’s most recognisable cultural expressions, yet its roots and influences are often overlooked. Whilst it’s celebrated worldwide for its dynamic rhythms, soulful melodies, and dramatic dance, the deep Andalusian history behind flamenco is less understood. Since the 2000s, flamenco’s influence has stretched far beyond music and dance — it has made… Read More…
-
Beauty and brains: how one Gen Z model does it all
Running on nothing but adrenaline, one moment she’s backstage at Paris Fashion Week, surrounded by the hum of hairdryers and last-minute make-up touch-ups, the next she’s in a lecture hall in Madrid, poring over dental anatomy. At just 20 years old, Jordanian model and dentistry student Sima Sunna is defying expectations—proving that passion and perseverance… Read More…
-
Milan loves Seoul: a visual journey through the show
The ‘Milan Loves Seoul’ event, held from February 28 to March 3, 2025, at Palazzo Bovara in Milan, marked a new chapter in cultural exchange between Italy and South Korea. This prestigious event transcended the boundaries of fashion, offering an immersive platform for collaboration and dialogue that celebrated the blending of Milan’s rich fashion heritage… Read More…
-
Blanca Arimany: fashion, trends, and finding your style in the digital age
One of Spain’s most successful young fashion influencers is 23-year-old Blanca Arimany (@blancaarimany). She has always had an interest in fashion, being introduced to the sector through her fashion designer Mother. Apart from fashion, Blanca has also studied Global Communication Management in Barcelona, her home city. She wanted to gain knowledge in international marketing so… Read More…
-
The true cost of Shein: are we still ignoring fast fashion’s impact?
A £5 dress, worn twice, then discarded. A factory worker sewing for 75 hours a week. A landfill, overflowing with last season’s trends. Fast fashion moves quickly, but its effects last. In the early 2000s, brands like Zara and H&M revolutionised fashion by accelerating production cycles. But in 2023, Shein took it a step further,… Read More…