Our Backs Tell Stories No Books Have The Spine To Carry…

...the words spoken by a social media feminist, for just being a female. Rupi kaur is a writer and artist based in Canada whoI first came across whilst studying my art foundation. Her passion is expression. She just uses different mediums at different times to do so. and poetry is just one of those mediums. …

You probably shouldn’t wear Namilia’s designs to dinner with your Nan.

“SOCIAL MEDIA ENABLES PEOPLE TO CONTROL AND STAGE THEIR PRESENCE JUST LIKE CLOTHING. IT’S A TOOL TO CREATE A PERFECT IMAGE OF A PERSON AND THE VIRTUAL IDENTITY IS DEFINITELY AFFECTING REALITY." Namilia questions and rebels against common rules and perceptions of femininity. Real life sports wear clashes with the opulent coutures, silhouette and traditional …

Historical Romanticism Investigation

Historical Romanticism is a current apparel, Autumn/Winter trend primarily found in womenswear. This trend initiates from the ‘Romantic Explorer’ which, according to WGSN is split into two sub-trends; Historical Romanticism and Global traveler. ‘Decadent, dramatic, romantic styles with a rich mood are woven through the season, with designers referencing historical details and silhouettes with a …

Meeting Paul Kindersley!

@TheBritishAreComing https://www.youtube.com/user/thebritisharecumming Paul's tableau vivant vlogs draw from a pantheon of cultural interests, all of which are approached with the same DIY aesthetic and slight reverence for all things British. He is most famously known for his 'Jesus' Make-up tutorial and his 'Cindy Sherman for MAC' project. His approach is democratic, resulting in ten minute …

Social Media Marketing…revolutionary?

In the past 10 years social media has grown from being a form of  'socialising' to becoming one of the most powerful digital marketing tool today. It is impossible to talk about digital marketing without mentioning social media. The form has become international and has taken globalisation to another level. With Facebook, twitter, Instagram and …

Fashion in My Birth Year

Images from Hussein Chalayan's 'Burka' show in 1996 are probably some of the most thought provoking I have ever seen. Forevering crossing the thin line between art and fashion, and in particular exhibitions and fashion shows, Chalayan's work excelled with the concept for the 'Burka' show. Challenging ideas such as modesty, identity and feminity, Chalayan …

Behind the Scenes

We were so happy with how well our shoot went today, here is a sneak preview of some behind the scene snaps!

I’m Your No.1 Fan, Marlene Dumas.

The Dutch artist Marlene Dumas insists she’s not an activist, but her provocative,  intimate portraiture runs the range of race, sexuality, deformity and every other complexity of being human. It was during Fine Art when i discovered her alluring ink work. I began to recreate these pieces using inspiration from my photography. It was not …

Social Media Marketing isn’t all good.

Following my previous post on the positives of Social Media Marketing I am now going to outline some of the downfalls as of course not everything is a happy ending. It may be cost effective but Social Media Marketing is very time intensive. Maintaining a social media page with up to date posts is time …

I love you David, but another exhibition?!

Visiting a gallery in London during the Easter holidays is a rookie error. In a bid to occupy restless children, and driven inside by the drizzle, the families of London descend on its cultural delights. Cheap, accessible by tube, and educational; those who dare to enter will be faced with overexcited, undiceplined kids shouting over …