…. and who better than the Business of Fashion to zero in on the names to know?
Over the last few weeks, BoF spoke with several of these fast-rising young talents, poised to assume their rightful position among the global fashion industry’s top creatives of tomorrow. Dedicated, talented and hugely passionate about their respective crafts, say hello to ten of London’s top young fashion creatives. Read more: Business of Fashion.
It’s not always easy to know what’s in season - and when. But we’re delighted to tell you that now’s the time to buy, eat and cook with rhubarb. Hurrah! Hello crumbles, cakes and all manner of sharp-toothed deliciousness…
Rhubarb, the prettily pink and satisfyingly sharp stem that we can’t help but adore. It’s the main ingredient in all of the most comforting desserts, from crumbles to cakes and it even works in savoury dishes. If you’re feeling the love for rhubarb we have loads of suggestions for how to eat it. Read more: Domestic Sluttery.
Between the size zero debate and the lack of racial diversity on the catwalk, it seems that fashion brands need to tackle the challenge of casting - and the impact of the models they choose on society.
This isn’t about filling a quota. It’s about getting global brands to recognise that when they send an all-white cast down the runway, they are promoting an ideal of beauty that does not include the majority of the world’s population. Read more: Business of Fashion.
Laura Bates’ initiative has opened up the debate about the instances of sexism that occur every day, ensuring that the issue is (finally!) beginning to be taken seriously.
When I started the Everyday Sexism Project a year ago, I never imagined that by now it would have attracted some 25,000 entries and be about to spread to 15 countries. Nor even that I’d be writing about it in the Guardian – or that this would be the latest in a chain of articles that has encompassed the Times of India, Gulf News, Grazia South Africa, the Toronto Standard, French Glamour and the LA Times. Read more: The Guardian.
Winter coats packed away - or even better, sent to be dry cleaned? Now’s the time to invest in a smart, well-cut coat to see you through spring and summer. A little more lightweight than a traditional trench, and more polished than your old faithful leather or denim jacket, pick the right one and it will inject instant sophistication into even the most casual outfits.
Tara Jarmon Bi-colour Coat.
Malaica Antonia Swing Coat.
Topshop Bright Floral Bouclé Coat.
Zara Combined Coat.
H&M Woven Coat.
Stella Jean Kaleidoscope Print Coat.
P.A.R.O.S.H Button-down Coat.
M Missoni Cotton Blend Coat.
They say that you can’t take it with you - but we hope that if there is a heaven, that it has walk-in wardrobe provision (maybe like that one in Clueless) and oodles of shelving space. Storage and organising your belongings is a tricky art - luckily Easy Living has some clever tips…
Unless you’ve cracked minimalist living (we certainly haven’t!) keeping your home in order and everything in its place can be difficult. Good storage doesn’t mean sacrificing style, in fact quite the opposite; try our stylish home storage ideas; you’ll notice the difference right away. Read more: Easy Living.
Could this be the new Björk? The début record from Disa is a little bit Fever Ray, a little bit Kate Bush - and comparisons with the other famous Icelandic songstress are inevitable. We like.
Nordic solo artist Disa shows off her otherworldly vocal range while dancing across archive imagery of solar flares in the video for her first single, “Sun,” directed by the artist with photography from Mathias Døcker. Having left her native Reykjavik for the music scene of Copenhagen, the 25-year-old singer is releasing her debut track on Danish label Tigerspring. Read more: Nowness.
Celebrating the great and the good of the art, architecture and design worlds, the Designs of the Year awards are always interesting and inspiring. The 2013 winners have now been announced, and one of our favourites has to be Konstantin Grcic’s angular Medici Chair - designed for Italian brand Mattiazzi. Although it might not look quite as cosy or comfortable as a snug armchair, Grcic reliably informs us that the Medici’s “generous dimensions give it an embracing confidence” - perfect for reclining while reading the papers.
The Medici Chair is lovingly crafted in a choice of three woods - including one suitable for use outdoors. The poshest picnic chair ever? You can buy Konstantin Grcic’s winning design online at The Conran Shop.
Love her or loathe her - Margaret Thatcher’s impact on politics, feminism and society in the UK is still felt today. And the commentary is likely to continue long after her state funeral.
One woman’s success does not mean a step forward for women. Far from ‘smashing the glass ceiling’, Thatcher made it through and pulled the ladder up after her. Read more: Comment Is Free.
With access to a seemingly infinite range of beauty treats that have gained cult status, who better than the ladies of Cult Beauty to recommend the tried-and-tested products they can’t live without?
At CB HQ, there’s always something new to trial, discover and develop an addiction to. But while we love the thrill of the new, there are some old faithfuls we can’t be without and buy religiously from Cult Beauty… so find out below which products the team are spritzing, slathering, smoothing and savouring every last drop of. Read more: Cult Beauty.
PS. You can also get over £55 of free products (from brands including Aromatherapy Associates and Elemis) with Cult Beauty’s amazing Goody Bag - available while stocks last…
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