The long standing reign of london fashion

Still helmed as one of the most important fashion weeks of them all, this year was likely to be spectacular—not only by virtue of the incredible designers, production crews and creatives who take part, but also given long awaited distance away from the pandemic.

Although nestled in a time of financial crisis, this year managed to dazzle with bold creativity, sustainable initiatives, and further…


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Immersive saturation? Testing the water with HocknEy

Since late February, David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away) has taken over Kings Cross’ Lightroom. But in a city brimming with immersive art EXPERIENCES, is this one expendable, or does it possess a more profound significance?

London is renowned for its vibrant art scene, and more recently, immersive art exhibitions have become a trend within the city’s cultural…


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The Death of the Fashion Show?

While catwalks are not necessarily “outdated”, there has been a growing recognition that alternative formats that better reflect the changing fashion industry are needed.

The fashion show has been a mainstay of the industry for decades — the spectacle that combines high fashion and innovative space design has been an event that can draw hundreds of thousands of eyes from around the world whilst a select few sit at the epicentre of exhibition. But what happens when these lavish displays are seemingly no longer relevant?

Fashion shows were the ultimate experience…


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Virtual Reality: The Death and Resurrection of Fine Art.

Virtual Reality: The Death and Resurrection of Fine Art.

The work of a fine artist is one of texture and scale and is often heavily steeped in tradition; but as technology dominates society and inevitably the arts, is technology the death of fine art, or is it bridging a gap? 

The series of paintings In Time of Plague by Barbara Hope Steinberg is spread across two rooms of a VR gallery. We’re all a bit Zoom-fatigued but it’s still a valuable tool…


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Just because the slow burn might be uncomfortable, doesn’t mean that’s it’s wrong. Maybe the uncertainty is what you need. Maybe it’s the slowness that allows you to catch your breath. Maybe the uncertainty gives you all the space you need to be powerful.

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“You don’t ever have to feel guilty about removing toxic people from your life. It doesn’t matter whether someone is a relative, romantic interest, employer, childhood friend, or a new acquaintance - you don’t have to make room for people who cause you pain or make you feel small. It’s one thing if a person owns up to their behavior and makes an effort to change. But if a person disregards your feelings, ignores your boundaries, and “continues” to treat you in a harmful way, they need to go.”

— Daniell Koepke

Don’t confuse your path with your destination. Just because it’s stormy now doesn’t mean you aren’t headed for sunshine.

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