French label Y/Project have ditched the fashion models in its latest campaign as it launches AW17 with an intercontinental campaign featuring family, friends and Y/Project interns. Last month it was announced the French brand was the winner of the ANDAM (National Association for the Development of the Fashion Arts) Grand Prize – one of France’s […]
Author: Alexander Barnes-Ross
Let’s Take a Minute to Talk About the New Gucci Campaign
Can we all just take a moment to talk about the new ‘Gucci and Beyond’ campaign please? Released today, the Gucci FW17 campaign brings together an odd combination of geek culture and high fashion. Could this be the start of an all-new sci-fi trend? Let’s face it, summer is starting to draw to a close and […]
Michael Kors buys Jimmy Choo
This news is BIG. According to Vogue and The Guardian, US label Michael Kors have won the bidding war to buy British shoe and bag designer Jimmy Choo for £896million. Valued at 230p per share, the board of directors accepted the deal as “fair and reasonable”, citing the agreement as “final” following a three-month auction. Back in […]
Fashion Plus Magazine X Somerset House
This June, Fashion Plus Magazine teamed up with a host of fashion talents to produce imagery for an exhibition at London’s iconic Somerset House; residence of the British Fashion Council and former home to London Fashion Week. Working with the Pixel London collective, Fashion Plus Magazine collaborated with accessories label Cheap Monday, emerging fashion designer Serena Graham and videographer […]
G Shock Re-Opens Carnaby Street Store
Watch brand G SHOCK has returned to London after a seven year break with the reopening of it’s Carnaby Street store. The brand, which is owned by Casio, initially set up shop on the iconic shopping street in 1998 and are now showcasing a unique, experience-based concept store across a two-floor retail space. The ground […]
Innovation vs Reputation: Is Topshop Now More Iconic than Burberry?
Topshop vs Burberry is not something you see every day. The brands are at complete opposite ends of the fashion spectrum: Topshop is an affordable high street retailer and Burberry is one of Britain’s great heritage brands. However, in a world focused on instant social media and fast fashion, how is London leading the way […]
New London Mayor Bans Body-Shaming Ads
New London Mayor Sadiq Khan has had little involvement with the fashion industry since he came to office in May; however no fear was shown in making one of his manifesto promises policy yesterday, as he banned adverts on the TFL network that promote “unhealthy or unrealistic” body image. Following in France’s footsteps, the Mayor has […]
Top Knots & Snapchat: Where is 2016 Going?
It was about two years ago that the top knot really hit the men’s fashion industry. But where did it come from and why is it refusing to leave the scene? Looking at history, the topknot’s origins lie in the Japanese tradition of Chonmage; a haircut designed to keep samurai helmets solidly in place. As […]
Paris vs London – Rivals or Companions?
It’s an age old question, and one that will never have one, simple answer: which city is the world’s true fashion capital? London, Paris, Milan, New York.. they’re all known for their Fashion Weeks and famous design houses, but what do they have to offer that the others don’t? In the last decade we have […]
Festival Fever: Snowbombing 2015
If you’re suffering the winter blues like us, you might be delighted to hear Snowbombing is back next week for its 2016 season. Dubbed the world’s no.1 music festival on snow, and a festival filled with fresh air, blue skies, black runs and white-hot parties.. why wouldn’t you want to go? Whether you’re into a rave with […]
Sziget 2016: Europe’s Hottest Festival
2016 is looking pretty big in terms of festivals. With the likes of Reading and Download set to return once again to the UK, more and more party-goers are heading to Europe for their festival experience. Sziget, in Hungary, invites music and art lovers, open-minded people from all over the world for the 24th time to Budapest […]
Video: Sziget Festival 2015
Sziget is one of Europe’s most multicultural events and each year it keeps getting bigger. Sad you missed it? They’ve just released this video of highlights, and if that doesn’t make you excited for 2016, we’re not sure what will.