Inventing Impressionism | The Activist Behind The Art
Julie Reid 'meets' the man who changed art forever Photograph of Paul Durand-Ruel in his gallery, taken by Dornac, about 1910 © Archives Durand-Ruel © Durand-Ruel & Cie In some respects Impressionism has become something of a cliché, with its ubiquitous Monet...
SS15 Trend Report | Suede Two Ways
Suede: one of the many 70s throwbacks set to infiltrate our wardrobes this summer. Mottled and mattified, this retro fabric is loaded with nostalgia - recalling love-worn festival jackets, the toughness of cowboy boot leather and the satisfying fade of a...
Meet The Cocktail Lovers Out To Make You Shake
Introducing the hot new startup putting the my in Mai Tai Mark Jennings of cocktail subscription service Shaken Mad Men has a lot to answer for: glamourising smoking, glamourising misogyny, glamourising marketing, glamourising mental breakdown... but, possibly more...
Marlene Dumas | The Image As Burden
Julie Reid finds Marlene Dumas light on hope, heavy on beauty Marlene Dumas, The Image as Burden 1993 © Marlene Dumas. Photo: Peter Cox Once labeled ‘the world’s most interesting figure painter’, Marlene Dumas (b.1953) is famous (although not quite as famous as she...
GFW 2014 | Salford University
Following some truly incredible catwalks, Salford University had a lot to live up to, but the graduates kept up the pace with the day’s most thought provoking show. Certainly a divisive presentation, Iqra Rashid showcased the power of accessories in her bold...
GFW 2014 | Epsom University
The globetrotting Epsom show featured knitwear from Japan to West Africa, with inspirations ranging from the football pitch to the seashore. The show started with Imogen Bowman's Abstract Impressionist-inspired collection. Japanese utilitarian work wear, simple...
GFW 2014 | De Montfort University
Throwing last year’s minimalism out of the window, it was a frenzy of colour and texture that bombarded the audience at De Montfort University’s Graduate Fashion Week show 2014. Beth Sharman started the proceedings with a show-stopping collection that fused the...
Adorn Your Technology With Technicolour This Summer
Adorn your technology with technicolour this summer Bold and bright is the way to go when it comes to accessorising your tech this season. Dress your iphone in Moschino's fun fast-food phone case, to add a super-sized spin to any outfit. Textural detail makes all the...
Daily Stylist | Grow Up
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… For a playful summer look wear these Current/Elliott distressed denim dungarees with a cropped stripey cami from Topshop. Choose sophisticated accessories to keep things from looking too childish - a Marc by Marc...
Discover The Traditional Top Notes of Byredo’s Classical Cologne
Discover Byredo's Classical Cologne Whilst cologne might be a word we hear bandied about the fragrance industry every day, its true form is something of an olfactory delicacy. Traditionally, the use of cologne was therapeutic and medicinal, as well as cosmetic....
PHOENIX Father’s Day Hit List
PHOENIX's Ultimate Father's Day Gift Guide Not meaning to stereotype here, but it has to be said - it's hard buying gifts for your old Dad, Daddy, Father or Pops. So with the big day looming (Sunday 15th - don't forget) we decided to give you a helping hand and create...
Daily Stylist | Summer Skies
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… Wear a Topshop boxy floral print shirt with these pale sky-blue cotton shorts from Balenciaga for a softly tailored Summer work-outfit. Accessorise with a pair of sunny yellow Jimmy Choo patent-leather strappy wedge...
Daily Stylist | Silver Lining
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… Diane Von Furstenberg shows us how to do leopard-print body-con the chic way with this jacquard cotton-canvas dress in tonal shades of grey and cream. Pair it with low chunky heels such as these Fendi metallic leather...
Daily Stylist | Palm Beach
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… High Street favourite River Island has summertime dressing nailed with this floaty and flattering blue palm tree print double-layer slip dress. Wear it with K Jacques St Tropez T-bar gold and cream leather sandals, an...
