Words by: Eden Hopgood
Fashion has always been the way I like to express myself the most. Coming from a smaller country town, this has been harder to do, but since moving to Naarm (Melbourne),I have been able to progress my personal style and dress for myself rather than the expectations of others.
… It’s Called Fashion, Look It Up
Writer: Soraya Rezal Artist: Fletcher Aldous
“So, who wears the pants in your relationship?”.
Sure, that question may be valid during the mid-1500s but try asking me now and I may just flip you off (just kidding, maybe not).
… Shopping on Both Sides of the Department Store
Words by Hannah Guyer Art by Rochelle Oh
Where do the fashion trends and clothing items we wear come from? I mean, why do we wear skinny jeans over mom jeans or turtle necks over scoop necks. How did the items that make up this billion-dollar, celebrity-endorsed, season-changing industry come to be?
Words by Maggie Zhou Photography by Miia Matala Modelled by Shakya Lahrech
Okay, let’s admit it. Being good to the planet is damn hard. We’ve grown up in a consumerist society that normalises—no, encourages—spending. We’ve become so accustomed to that instant buzz of buying new, shiny things.
Photos by Hannah Guyer
Words by Samantha Pillios Art by Nick Manton
Festivals are usually all fun and games but sometimes the politics can be a hard pill to swallow
Words by Celia Glod Art by Bingyu Zhou (Sunny)
Have you ever tried to find a cute lacy bra when you’re above a DD cup? If you have, you’ll know the struggle to find something that isn’t neutral coloured or with extra coverage. Struggle no more! We’ve rounded up the best brands that are bringing sexy back into lingerie, especially for those with bigger boobs. Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or special someone, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.
Words by Tess Astle Art by Angharad Neal-Williams
My outfit is a lot better travelled than I’ll ever be. My top grew up in Indonesia, my jeans were flown in from Bangladesh and my shoes were raised in Vietnam. … From West to Bangladesh: can fashion be ethical?
Words by Georgia Cameron Art by Rochelle Oh
Our world and Australia especially are becoming increasingly globalised. … Foreign, fashion, forward
Words by Maggie Zhou Photography by Maggie Zhou
Oh, the ‘80s. The decade of Pac-Man, MTV and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Of Madonna, Tetris and Ghostbusters. But, the fashion – the fashion could make you unconsciously shudder and involuntarily squirm. … Your retro lookbook
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