Fashion
Thebe Magugu is trying to school the world on South Africa
It's been a whirlwind four years for Thebe Magugu. Given his global profile, it's hard to believe that he didn't even launch his own label until 2016, but Magugu is still within the first five years of his glittering headline career in fashion when it comes to managing his own brand.
Rewriting the Rules: Fashion trends that changed the world
If we’ve learnt anything over the years, it’s that fashion has long been a force to be reckoned with. As well as providing us with the ability to portray our own unique aesthetics and the message we want to get across about ourselves, fashion is a powerful tool for change.
Vegetable Tanned Leather: A Natural Material Supporting Sustainable Men’s Fashion
“Fast Fashion” has fuelled a continuous change of clothes and accessories in the race to bring the latest catwalk designs and trends to consumers. According to the Pulse of the Fashion Industry Report 2017, the average consumer now buys 60% more items of clothing than in 2000, but each garment is kept for only half as long as consumers discard items more quickly.
Swimwear Trends of Summer 2020
Summer may have been more or less cancelled by the coronavirus crisis, but that doesn’t mean a spot of sunbathing isn’t in order. You might not be able to make it to the beach, but chances are you’ll find a good few excuses to reach for your swimsuit here and there.
How did these iconic fashion items become popular?
Over the decades, it has become clear that some of our favourite fashions have changed and have been labelled, ‘cool’, ‘uncool’, and practical.
Staff productivity - how to improve it
What we wear in the workplace is something that is quite often debated and discussed. Over time, employees of varying industries have kitted themselves out with what their employers think is both practical for more industrious-based jobs and smart in client-facing jobs.
Taking a look at the market for luxury gifting
In the lives of the rich and famous, £600,000 for a diamond encrusted Christmas tree topper is seen as acceptable. And it doesn’t stop there, there are pens available for just short of £1 million and Rolex watches fitted with diamonds for close to £45,000.
The perfect interview outfit - a graduate guide
It’s super stressful when you’re an upcoming graduate. Juggling late nights at the library for revision, spending hours meeting that 10,000-word target for your dissertation, and trying to find a job to walk into after graduation can get a bit too much.
How does clothing affect office productivity?
What we wear in the workplace is something that is quite often debated and discussed. Over time, employees of varying industries have kitted themselves out with what their employers think is both practical for more industrious-based jobs and smart in client-facing jobs.
How is technology involved in jewellery making?
Similar to most industries, technology has played its part in improving the efficiency of the jewellery design and manufacturing process.
Style accessories for men: 5 must have items
When it comes to men’s fashion, we almost always talk about the primary wardrobe essentials like the white dress shirt or the navy blazer that every man should own, but what about the accessories?
How to upgrade your look on a high street budget
Besides your wardrobe, it always seems like there’s something else demanding your money. New tech, travel, and especially all the events we want to attend and the priceless, but pricey gifts we want to buy for our friends and family.
A graduate guide to the perfect interview outfit
It can be extremely stressful when you’re about to graduate. Not only are you usually juggling late nights at the library as you try to revise and spending hours on end to meet that 10,000-word target for your dissertation, you are also looking to land a job which you can walk into after graduation
3 Autumn Winter Trends to Invest in Now
Even though we’re still currently enjoying the Summer, Autumn is just around the corner and so are the new A/W trends.
What should employees be wearing to boost their productivity?
You might have noticed that there has been a shift in the office dress code. At one time, a nine-to-five job was synonymous with a three-piece suit and briefcase.