Every season, whether inside or outside the Arts Block, trends emerge within the fashion world that become must-haves and crowd-pleasers. Whether you’re attempting to make a statement or attempting to fit in, these trends can become crucial to portraying the … Continue reading 8 Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow For A Spark Of Autumn Fashion Inspiration
Originally published in print in October 2023. “Aesthetic” is a word that you like to throw in the title of your Pinterest board, Spotify playlist, and in the hashtags of your ootd, potd, votd, botd, totd, etc. Alas, we bring … Continue reading Aesthetic Quiz Arts block Edition
“Autumn Trends falling like pieces into place, I can picture it after the transitional season 🎶 Red Taylor’s Version on repeat… How do we navigate this much needed cardigan weather this term? Let’s check out the wardrobe survival guide! ” … Continue reading Autumn Trends for ‘23
If I ask you to think of someone who truly has a unique personal style, their trademark which they flaunt day in and day out; who do you tend to think of? Some examples may be style icons such as … Continue reading The Glamour of Being Your Own Style Guru What Does Personal Style Really Mean?
“I grew up on a particular corner of the internet now often referred to as ‘2014 Tumblr’. … In these spaces, a distinct group of pop artists dictated the visuals.” I’ve been looking into getting Doc Martens for a while … Continue reading Tumblr Royals: A Deep Dive into ‘2014 Tumblr’ Icons and What They Wear
It can be daunting to keep up with the cutthroat game of best-dressed played daily once term begins in the Arts Block. The pressure to look good in your 9 am lectures tempts a total wardrobe revamp, sparking the question: … Continue reading Kilo Sales: Ethical or Mass Consumption?
‘Barbie has worn many outfits over her long career as a fashion model/influencer and part time doctor, astronaut, vet, beekeeper etc. but the Barbiecore aesthetic is really inspired by her signature colour of pink and embracing her ultra femininity.’ … Continue reading Life in Plastic: Barbiecore and fast fashion What is Barbiecore and how has it affected the fashion world?
Photo from Francois Le Nguyen on Unsplash. From the moment I succumb to the daily temptation to open TikTok and scroll through the app’s never-ending ‘For You Page’, until I finally muster up the strength to snap myself out of … Continue reading How TikTok’s ‘For You Page’ Fuels Fast Fashion The impact of short-form videos on short-term trends
On December 29th 2022, we heard of the regrettable passing of our Queen of Punk, Vivienne Westwood, a trail blazer in the worlds of fashion and activism, and a life who will always be remembered. In 2016, in an i-cons … Continue reading The Inimitable Legacy of Vivienne Westwood A Fashion Retrospective
Look, I love a tracksuit. A minority position around the Arts Block, but if I don’t look like I’m waiting for the call up to the B-team, then I’m not in my natural element. I believe this simple sportswear has … Continue reading A Defence of Trackies The Outfit for Our Times
Photography by Séamus Carroll. Illustrations by Rebecca Gutteridge. The fall of Twitter Elon Musk’s takeover will mark the end of twitter in 2023, as investors and users lose faith. TN2 predicts the rise of a new spangled social media app … Continue reading TN2’s Predicted 2023 Trends The gloves are off and the high tea is ready to be served
Originally published in print November 2022. Image courtesy of Anneleven via Getty Images. It can be hard to pass up a good retail therapy day, especially as a student who loves fashion and who is pursuing a stressful masters in … Continue reading Sustainability and Fast Fashion How to stay on trend without killing the planet