How to crack the industry: Keisha Narain, A Model’s Perspective
It’s September 2010, I’m a recent graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University, and like most of my friends in this position, I am trying to figure out where I want to go with my life. Models1 scouted me when I was around fifteen and I had taken part in the odd modeling competition in the past, [...]
Amber Atherton’s Flash Trash
We have all heard of Made in Chelsea. But did you know one of the characters actually does something other than run round Sloane Square debating which designer dress or posh boy they are going to obsess over next? Since 2008, Hong Kong raised British entrepreneur Amber Atherton has been setting her company Flash [...]
NYFW: Menswear Trend Report
On Wednesday the 8th of February, New York Fashion Week, under the sponsorship title Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, began hosting the works and collections of 127 designers for the fourth year running. With a blend of America’s most prestigious and indie designers flocking to the streets of Manhattan, Leeds Student brings you the low down on [...]
How to Crack the Industry: A model’s perspective
FASHION PROFILE:JOB: MODEL AGENCY: MODELS 1 London TWITTER: @alexsmiling SITE: www.alexannandmodel.tumblr.com Up and coming model Alex Annand was scouted by one of the UK’s most renowned modeling agencies. Named as one of Client Magazine’s Best Faces of 2011 he talks to Leeds Student about being chilled despite the craziness of the job. How did you start modelling? [...]
From Campus to Enterprise “The Accessory Stand”
Establishing your own accessories brand during the final year of your degree would seem a stretch for most students. However, University of Leeds Arts and Design student Eleanor Pead decided to become her own boss in late 2011, setting up ‘The Accessory Stand’. Drawing on her previous experience in the fashion industry working at brands [...]
NYFW: Autumn/Winter Trend Report
Kicking off the first entry of our series of A/W trend reports, Babette Radycliffe-Thomas shows us the sartorial ropes based on the collections of New York Fashion Week. New York Fashion Week kicked off the autumn winter collections with glamour, drama and controversy. With a hectic schedule spanning eight days, featuring over ninety shows at [...]
Industry Insider: wantherdress.com
For many, the idea of setting up a business with your sister is one that is often met with a slow shake of the head and mutterings of “We’d kill each other!”, but not for Charlotte and Rebecca Griffiths, two sisters who have recently set up shop, catchily named wantherdress.com, on the virtual high street. [...]
Campus Style: Best Dressed Couples
In honour of Valentine’s Day, we’ve hunted down the best dressed couples on campus to find out what they really think of their partner’s dress sense and, of course, what they have planned for the 14th! Matt & Hannah Year of Study: 3rd Studying: Politics and Cinema & Photography respectively How long have you been [...]
Item of the Week: Peach Pencil Skirt
However much some of us try to ignore it, Valentine’s Day is approaching, but rather than reject the feeling of love in the air, why not embrace the fashion that is being promoted along with it in stores. This pale peach pencil skirt from Miss Selfridge, is a perfect match for the pastel sensations that [...]