Victoria Beckham, fashion icon and former Spice Girl, has released a documentary that offers a rare glimpse into her life behind the cameras. While the series is fascinating for fans, especially those who follow her fashion brand, it also raises broader questions about how society and the media in particular talk about women and their … Continue reading Victoria Beckham is reclaiming the conversation on her life
In the contemporary digital age, knowledge is no longer simply a shared public good – it has become a commodified asset, repackaged, monetised, and relentlessly circulated by a new class of cultural actors: influencers. Once confined to the fringes of media, these figures now dominate our feeds, shaping public discourse and occupying positions once held … Continue reading The Knowledge Economy and the Commodification of Influence
A deep dive into Eighteenth Century fashion and society In the grand tapestry of fashion history, certain figures stand out, their influence echoing through centuries. One such icon is Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, whose life and style continue to captivate and inspire. The Victoria & Albert Museum, a renowned institution for art, design, and … Continue reading Why the Marie Antoinette exhibit at the V&A should be in your calendar
Londoners have mastered the art of impromptu meet-ups to enjoy life without spending money in the city. In the digital age, London remains a hub of connection and communication. Last week, while wandering through Clapham Common with my auntie and uncle, showing them some of my regular haunts, they pointed out something that had become … Continue reading The beauty of Third Places
Travel is often conceived as a forward motion: a restless pursuit of the new, the novel and the unknown. It promises escape from the familiar, offers distraction through difference, and invites discovery of the unexpected. However, some places resist this current. They do not simply allow the traveler to pass through; they ask for pause … Continue reading A Weekend in Budapest: Memory & Identity
Step into Georgian London. There’s enlightenment and empire in a city humming with powdered wigs, candlelit stages, and something new in the air: consumption. The eighteenth century in Western Europe saw a consumer revolution for women who could afford it. There was a major shift in spending to shop rather than spending to survive, causing … Continue reading How a shocking catalogue of sex workers is more prevalent today than you might think
Nick Logan and Neville Brody on Creating a Genre-Defining Magazine in the Post-Punk ’80s At the beginning of London Fashion Week on the 20th of February, I heard from the founder of The Face, Nick Logan, and esteemed art director, Neville Brody. Speaking to friends, old colleagues, the press, and aspiring writers, Nick and Neville … Continue reading “All Roads Lead Back to The Face” – a conversation with the founder of 80s post-punk magazine
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