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Art & Fashion in an Irish Context: A Spotlight on an Irish Artist that Designs Jai Thorn opens up on his process, his background, and his point of view.

Dublin’s fashion scene is constructed on consumerism and capitalism, leading to the expression of art in relation to contemporary culture being suppressed by the importance placed on gaining profit. Although private salon shows were organised in Paris in the 1800s, … Continue reading Art & Fashion in an Irish Context: A Spotlight on an Irish Artist that Designs Jai Thorn opens up on his process, his background, and his point of view.

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The New Beginning // Summer 2018 Look Book Love and unity combine the women of the modern world; the grey concrete jungle cannot contain their passion.

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The categorisation of women as ‘Eve’ or the ‘Virgin Mary’ is slowly being deconstructed in today’s society. Their roles as defined by cultural hegemony are being rejected, allowing people to conceptualise a woman’s place in culture that is not reliant … Continue reading The New Beginning // Summer 2018 Look Book Love and unity combine the women of the modern world; the grey concrete jungle cannot contain their passion.

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Front Square Fashion’s Dearbháil Kent blends “athleisure and luxury”. Deputy Fashion Editor Christopher Cash speaks to Dearbháil Kent about her style choices.

The intertwining of athleisure and sophistication has been brought to the forefront of today’s fashion, challenging style to remould itself around contemporary youth culture. A revival of sportswear, last seen in the early 2000’s appreciation of brands such as Juicy … Continue reading Front Square Fashion’s Dearbháil Kent blends “athleisure and luxury”. Deputy Fashion Editor Christopher Cash speaks to Dearbháil Kent about her style choices.

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Labels Are For Clothes with River Island’s New Campaign Although featuring a diverse range of models, inclusive of all ethnicities, genders, sexualities and body sizes, the campaign fell rather short in truly attempting to remove labels from our society

Celebrating their 30 year anniversary, River Island has launched a campaign honouring diversity with the tagline “Labels Are For Clothes”. Collaborating with international anti-bullying charity Ditch The Label, the high street brand is encouraging their consumers to reject social conventions … Continue reading Labels Are For Clothes with River Island’s New Campaign Although featuring a diverse range of models, inclusive of all ethnicities, genders, sexualities and body sizes, the campaign fell rather short in truly attempting to remove labels from our society

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London Fashion Week Men’s Autumn/Winter challenged conventional styling Deputy Fashion Editor Christopher Cash reviews London's Fashion Week for Men.

The 11th biannual Men’s Fashion Week took place from January 5th-8th in London, exploring and embracing the immense creative talent present in the city. On a whole, the collections engaged with the deconstruction of silhouette and structure and satisfied current … Continue reading London Fashion Week Men’s Autumn/Winter challenged conventional styling Deputy Fashion Editor Christopher Cash reviews London’s Fashion Week for Men.

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‘Love’s Young Dream’: Trinity Fashion Soc’s Annual Fashion Show is on tonight Christopher Cash interviews Chair of Trinity's Fashion Society, Heather Moore, and head stylist, Fergal O'Baoill about their personal vision for tonight.

Trinity Fashion Society is holding its annual charity Fashion show on Thursday, February 1 in the Douglas Hyde Gallery. Entitled ‘Love’s Young Dream’ the show promises to showcase a fresh and exciting approach to contemporary youth engagement with nationalism and … Continue reading ‘Love’s Young Dream’: Trinity Fashion Soc’s Annual Fashion Show is on tonight Christopher Cash interviews Chair of Trinity’s Fashion Society, Heather Moore, and head stylist, Fergal O’Baoill about their personal vision for tonight.

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Milan Fashion Week Men’s Fall/Winter 2018 Deputy Fashion Editor, Christopher Cash, reviews Milan's Fashion Week as an expression of "luxe fashion with a subversive undertone".

Culturally reflective of Milan’s historic origins in luxury tailoring and atelier, Men’s Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2018 expressed luxe fashion with a subversive undertone. Similar to London, shorter scheduling and the merging of mens and womenswear created a frantic atmosphere, with … Continue reading Milan Fashion Week Men’s Fall/Winter 2018 Deputy Fashion Editor, Christopher Cash, reviews Milan’s Fashion Week as an expression of “luxe fashion with a subversive undertone”.

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Make It Work: Project Runway Season 16 Finale The finale saw the remaining four competitors showcase their collections at New York Fashion Week, which succeeded in not only embracing plus-sized models, but also the culture and heritage of the diverse four.

●●●●● Season sixteen of Project Runway celebrated models of all sizes, and this fresh inclusivity inspired creative excellence among the sixteen chosen designers. The finale saw the remaining four competitors, Margarita Alvarez, Brandon Kee, Ayana Ife and Kentaro Kameyama showcase … Continue reading Make It Work: Project Runway Season 16 Finale The finale saw the remaining four competitors showcase their collections at New York Fashion Week, which succeeded in not only embracing plus-sized models, but also the culture and heritage of the diverse four.

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November’s Front Square Fashion Anna Svalbe talks to our Fashion Deputy Editor about her autumnal style choices.

Red is the statement colour for autumn/winter this year, and English and History of Art Senior Freshman Anna Svalbe utilises bold, brash impact with a vintage wool coat. The pairing of red and pink this season forces us to deconstruct … Continue reading November’s Front Square Fashion Anna Svalbe talks to our Fashion Deputy Editor about her autumnal style choices.

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Boulet Brothers: Dragula Season 2 Premiere Drag, Horror, Filth and Glamour

Drag, horror, filth and glamour took to YouTube last night as the second season of ‘Boulet Brothers’ Dragula’ premiered on WOW Presents. Dragula encompasses everything socially unacceptable, celebrating an art form that is daring and unapologetic. Even in the world … Continue reading Boulet Brothers: Dragula Season 2 Premiere Drag, Horror, Filth and Glamour

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Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2018 The Paris Fashion Week 2017 show held a few playful, enigmatic surprises.

●●●●○ Anthony Vaccarello presented his third collection for Yves Saint Laurent at Paris Fashion Week 2017, just weeks after the unfortunate passing of Pierre Burgé, co-founder of the iconic couture house. Delving into the archives of YSL, Vaccarello celebrated what … Continue reading Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2018 The Paris Fashion Week 2017 show held a few playful, enigmatic surprises.