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CHANEL: FASHION MANIFESTO
Following the journey of Gabrielle (“Coco”) Chanel’s life, the V&A’s “Chanel: Fashion Manifesto” has travelled the globe, from Paris to...
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Mar 15, 20243 min read
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Mad Men: The elusive power of luxury
AMC’s hit American period drama; Mad Men was an undisputable television titan during its heyday. Written by screenwriter Matthew Weiner,...
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Jul 12, 202217 min read
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Pre-Raphaelites: A group of rebellious, Victorian artists became the art market’s hottest commodity
A tight-knit fraternity Few movements have left such a lasting impact on British art and culture as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (PRB)....
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Jul 12, 20228 min read
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Art Collecting: Breaking down the basics
Art collecting is for many people an obsession and it’s easy to see why. An art collection can be intensely personal and reveal so much...
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Jul 11, 20227 min read
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The Apple Store (no not that one)
Picture this, the year is 1967, it is The Summer of Love in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighbourhood, the fifth installation in the...
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Dec 12, 20217 min read
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Skeletons in the closet: Fashions complicated relationship with the horror genre
Halloween as a holiday has gained significant traction in the UK in recent years as people seemingly share in their morbid fascination...
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Dec 12, 20216 min read
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Faraone: The story behind the brand
The nineteenth-century Florentine jewellery house that transformed into a twenty-first Milanese jewellery and luxury goods auction house....
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Nov 24, 20215 min read
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An interview with Lululemon’s Cambridge store manager Sean Tang
Lululemon Athletica seems unstoppable. Sales grew 61% year over, to $1.5billion.[1] Not only are digital sales strong but its...
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Nov 2, 20214 min read
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How space (interior design) can mirror unfeigned human emotions and even influence them.
This intriguing space-body dynamic being something Italian film director Michelangelo Antonioni aesthetically explored in his 1960s...
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Jun 28, 20213 min read
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Reinventing the modern fairy-tale
With the recent unveiling of a new exhibition at Kensington Palace to mark the anniversary of Princess Diana's Wedding to Prince Charles,...
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Jun 15, 20215 min read
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Princess Diana, A Twentieth-Century Icon
Diana was undeniably one of the most beloved figures of the 20th Century and her indelible mark on fashion continues to shape the trends...
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Jun 15, 20214 min read
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CORSETS, TRULY BREATH-TAKING?
Are corsets set for a revival? CUFLBS Secretary Mia Warren reflects on the complicated and politically charged history of this seemingly...
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Jun 15, 20214 min read
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When did hats become big-headed?
Hats! A practical, fashionable and even ceremonial item used daily across the world. The hat is a clear example of how fashion can...
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Apr 18, 20213 min read
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Must-haves in your wardrobe this winter? Accessories!
Out with the old! In with the new! As the old saying goes: You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it! So let’s begin...
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Jan 3, 20213 min read
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Mayan culture and their sense of fashion
Earlier this year, I travelled to Quintana Roo in south-east Mexico. The Yucatán Peninsula encompasses three Mexican states, separates...
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Oct 26, 20203 min read
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Tom Van Der Borght: The luxury label to look out for
The Festival d’Hyères is an internationally renowned festival of fashion and photography, directed by Jean-Pierre Blanc. Its primary...
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Oct 26, 20203 min read
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Luxury after the 2020 pandemic
Questions by Patrick O'Keefe for The Marshall Society Dismal Scientist Magazine. What makes the luxury goods and services market...
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Sep 26, 20207 min read
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Meet Matthew Williams, Givenchy’s new Creative Director
For the first time in years, the relatively lifeless fashion house Givenchy has made headlines with their recent appointment of a new...
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Aug 10, 20206 min read
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Art Adorned: Dolce&Gabbana meet the Old Masters
Fashion and art have been having quite the love affair. For some, it is a friendship of mutual support and influence, synchronising to...
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Jun 15, 20203 min read
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Rethinking fashion’s values in a time of crisis
Content Note: mention of COVID-19 The world of sustainable fashion has been making headlines in recent media, as consumers of fashion...
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Jun 14, 20204 min read
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The Fascinating World of Classic Vintage Cars: Lopresto Collection
Corrado Lopresto is a famous preserver of Italian history through his contribution to the motoring world. Formally trained as an...
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Apr 6, 20202 min read
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