• Killer Cosmetics

    120 billion units of packaging are produced in the global cosmetics industry annually, most of it is excess plastic and non-recyclable. “Many cosmetic brands are now ‘cruelty-free’ and ‘vegan’” In our current climate, the typical consumer has become more aware of these environmental issues, catalysing a shift towards more...
  • Pink IPA and the commodification of activism

    On International Women’s Day, Scottish brewer BrewDog launched Pink IPA, a beer targeted towards raising debates on sexist marketing and the gender pay gap. The beer, which bears a pink label, is the same as the popular blue-labelled Punk IPA, but it will retail at a 20% lower price...
  • Style News: Hedi Slimane leaves Saint Laurent

    *update: since this article has been published, it has been announced that Anthony Vaccarello will be replacing Hedi Slimane as the creative director at Saint Laurent* Hedi Slimane is leaving Saint Laurent, as officially confirmed by Kering. After four years as creative and image director of the French luxury...
  • A Farewell to Raf Simons

    Belgian legend Raf Simons is undeniably one of the most creative and innovative designers in the fashion industry. Starting off as a furniture and interior designer he has proved that there are no boundaries to his talent. As well as establishing a successful edgy self-proclaimed label, Raf Simons was...
  • Style News: 11-18/03/2015

    This week in Style…  1) Dolce and Gabbana under fire   One of the biggest fashion houses in the industry – Dolce and Gabbana – have been under fire this week for some outrageous comments they made in an interview regarding IVF treatment. The pair called babies born through IVF...