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A Young Adult's Take on Cultural Appropriation
Cultural appropriation has been a hot topic amongst many social media users over the past years. Quite often I scroll through my Twitter...
Ibrahim Kabay
Nov 26, 20213 min read


Fred Perry: A British Subcultural Uniform
Fred Perry is one of Britain’s greatest tennis players, winning Wimbledon three times consecutively and being the first player to win a...
tomasjhood
Nov 26, 20214 min read


Culture Taking Over the Fashion Community
Fashion is a language that makes a non-verbal statement to the human eye. Everyday we see new creations of ensembles which helps us...
Shelby Reed
Nov 25, 20213 min read


How eBay became a more sustainable sneaker seller
For decades eBay has been at the front foot for its global market online, millions of clothes and shoes have been sold on eBay both...
Ibrahim Kabay
Nov 24, 20213 min read


Fashion + Culture
The fashion industry is all about making your appearance a statement without any verbal communication. Many can make judgements and...
priyan195
Nov 24, 20213 min read


Black Representation
Fashion has definitely evolved over the years. Gender colours, blue for boys and pink for girls, is not so relevant today. Fashion is...
valine18
Nov 23, 20212 min read


How Is LGBTQ+ Culture Connected to the Fashion Industry?
LGBTQ+ culture, which can also be called queer culture, is commonly referred to as a culture shared by lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
Phillip Gwynn
Nov 23, 20213 min read


Does Cultural Appreciation Exist in Fashion?
The term 'cultural appropriation has been viewed as a weapon when questioning any use or a mix of other cultures. Looking at one side it...
sademajek14
Nov 19, 20214 min read


Riot Grrrls to the Front: A Legacy of Revolution
“Some people think little girls should be seen and not heard, but I think ‘oh bondage up yours!’” X-Ray Spex, 1977 The “best” punk bands:...
Molly Cooper
Nov 18, 20214 min read


Cultural Appreciation Vs Cultural Appropriation: Why Does It Matter?
How to recognise when a culture is celebrated or taken advantage of - and how to address it. Whether its Kim Kardashian's braids or...
Emily Green
Nov 17, 20214 min read


Crafting a Legacy - Traditional Techniques of Handbag Making
We're going to delve a little bit deeper into some of the traditional methods and cultural practices that make Sophie Summer handbags so...
Sophie Summer
Nov 16, 20214 min read


The Human and Environmental Cost of Fast Fashion
Globalisation is an economic and social process, which means that people and businesses across borders interact more easily....
jadestevenson16
Nov 16, 20213 min read


Is Sneaker Culture Still a Fun Thing to Be a Part Of?
Sneaker culture is a subculture of hip hop culture, which is also a subculture of black culture. Sneaker culture is not something that...
gdisidi
Nov 12, 20213 min read


How '90s Rave Culture Influenced Fashion
The rise of rave culture '90s rave culture conjures up feelings of nostalgia, a sense of community within music, and an iconic change in...
bobbiewanless
Nov 12, 20213 min read


How Culture Has an Influence on Fashion
Culture has a huge role to play in society. So, there is no surprise when it is said that culture influences fashion and the industry as...
emanuelaowusu4
Nov 11, 20214 min read


How the Evolution of Queer Style Suddenly Made Me Fashionable
Or at least somewhat trendy... I never considered myself to be particularly fashionable. The clothes I wore as a teenager were loud and...
Jay Hume
Nov 10, 20213 min read


Subcultures: Has The Old Alternative Become The New Mainstream?
Subcultures and their alternative fashion Subcultures are cultural groups of like-minded individuals with the same beliefs and attitudes,...
harrietillidge
Nov 10, 20213 min read


The 2018 Qipao Appropriation Enigma
Seeing someone or something from your culture being represented on screen can be hugely impactful to anyone. Helping them feel seen and...
cherielee0
Nov 9, 20213 min read


How 20th Century Fashion Subcultures Still Influence Fashion Today
Images credits: Photographer: @annabellindsay Model: @niah.ox Clothes: @greymilk__ Hair: @hanbaileystyles Makeup:...
poppylcarter99
Nov 8, 20214 min read


Cultural Appreciation vs. Cultural Appropriation
'My culture is not your prom dress.’ A personal viewpoint. From once being ridiculed for having a ‘Bindi’ on my forehead to it being the...
heema17
Nov 5, 20212 min read


Fashion - Conformity, Individuality or Both?
In April 2018, I was tired and annoyed. For the past two years I had been a youth politician rapidly going through the ranks and bringing...
steffenklitgaard
Nov 4, 20213 min read


Japanese-Western Fashion & Its Dark Inspirations
Anime-mania It’s 2021, and modern Japanese-inspired anime culture is beginning to dictate big fashion circles. Decades of series of manga...
ryanpdees
Nov 3, 20213 min read


Why Fashion and Music Have a Strong Cultural Link
The relationship between music and fashion is a long-standing one, an unsurprising fact given that they are both significant means of...
Ellie Torrance
Nov 2, 20213 min read


Punk Goes Pop: Subculture's Influence on Mainstream Fashion
Doc Martens, ripped tight jeans, facial piercings – these are all fashion trends you’d likely see walking down your local high street on...
Lara Thompson
Nov 2, 20213 min read
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