Is TikTok enabling a new world of Hyper fast fashion? Is Nano the new Micro?
When we hear the words fast fashion, we tend to think of online clothing retailers and their websites: Primark, Shien, Temu… But with up to 954 million active users daily, TikTok really takes the cake. In March 2023 ByteDance, the company which owns TikTok,...
GEN Z’s borrowed nostalgia: the reboot of Y2K
At the turn of the century, the panic of the end of the world was overthrown with the dawn of Y2K (year 2000 problem), a flashy, pop star influenced genre wrapped up in low rise jeans and statement jewellery. A brief moment of glamour and reality that swept the world...
Short & Sweet Over & Out!
14 months 72 shows and 108 minutes on stage, can only mean one thing. Sabrina Carpenter concluded her sell out tour on Sunday evening (23rd November.) The tour ran from the 23rd of September 2024 to the 23rd of November 2025 and included hundreds of iconic moments....
The 90s Marketing Campaign That Changed Makeup Forever- Viva Glam by MAC
In 1994 a new “supermodel” led a campaign for MAC Cosmetics in a red leather corset, matching thigh high boots, and disheveled blonde hair similar to Pamela Anderson’s. Posing their body in the shape of letters- including spreading their legs to make the v’s- the...
Why is Overconsumption normalised?
Overconsumption can take many forms, from food waste to population to resources and more recently technology and trends. As life expectancy has grown over the last 100 years food waste, population and resources have had to grow to accommodate our worlds aging...
Old country vs new country
By Caitlin Kerswill With the 2024 country music awards, we have seen a change in the country’s style. As country stars are now disposing of the stereotypical western fashion and turning on their cowboy boots for classy heels. Country stars seem to be going for...
It’s not Just a Trend- White Dresses are Popular Right Now for a Reason
White dresses have been a typical summer outfit for a while now but haven’t been a full blown trend until this year. They’ve become a popular option to throw on for a casual outing like to the beach, but have especially become popular for fancier affairs. When going...
Is clothes swapping the future of fashion buying? Big Sister Swap think they have they have an answer useful for both the consumer and the planet
Ever wanted new clothes but you’re worried about the impact it will have on the environment? Ever wanted new clothes but feel like you already have enough clothes? Then ‘Big Sister Swap’ is for you! In a society ever-more conscious about the environment, the buying of...
Plymouth Laureate of Words, Laura Horton launches brand new project; Hidden By Things, looking at how possessions shape us.
Today (Saturday 28th January 2023), Plymouth’s own Laureate of Words, Laura Horton launched a new interactive, community campaign entitled Hidden By Things; encouraging individuals to donate items of clothing that have a story connected to them. By using digital...
Fast Fashion Brand ‘Shein’ makes a Controversial Collaboration with the Frida Kahlo Corporation despite Family and Fans Dismay
The fast fashion brand Shein has launched a collection of clothing and accessories inspired by Frida Kahlo and her artworks. The line has been met with controversy because the collaboration was made with the licensing company Frida Kahlo Corporation, who have been...
Chameleons Hair Salon lead the way with their new pay-it-forward scheme
Acts of kindness are trending throughout Plymouth and a local hairdresser business in Plymstock is leading the way with its new pay-it-forwards scheme. Chameleons Hair and scalp Trichology clinic is a professional salon based in Plymstock. With Qualified stylists,...
The Demise of Debenhams: Helping highlight the worker strike
The last Debenhams stores will close as of this Friday and Saturday, after it was announced the brand was moving online on April 9th, 2020. Since then, stores around the country have been slowly shutting down, and this weekend marks the end of a high street era....