Texturally Appealing

Words by Matt Huxley There’s many things that you have to take into consideration when compiling an outfit. Colour, length, cut, fit and occasion. But one item that has escaped the majority of us is texture. Certainly it may not be the most important item to consider, but including a textural element in your look…

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Trans-Seasonal Layering

Words by Matt Huxley I’m just going to come right out and say it. I hate this in-between season period. I am definitely one of those people who just likes to plan out what they’re wearing for the day. I don’t want to have to worry about if it’s going to get cold or hot later.…

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Debauchery Chic

Words by Matt Huxley It’s funny how we sexualise certain objects for little to no reason. Take for example this choker – and can we just admire how bloody awesome it is?! The choker itself is not an implicitly sexual object, yet when styling it I definitely decided to play up the BDSM connotations associated with it…

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The Caped Life

Words by Matt Huxley I’m not sure when exactly capes fell out of fashion for me. The Incredibles certainly scared me off them a bit. For ten year old Matt, learning that capes would undoubtedly suck your superhero ass into a tornado really made him rethink his outfits. But thankfully they are now back in…

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Turtleneck’s Are Still In

Words by Matt Huxley Formerly reserved for 90s accounting students and librarians, the humble turtleneck has been unfairly loathed more times than Kim K has had plastic surgery. But thankfully this throwback is no longer in the bad books. The classic black turtleneck (or rollneck if we really want to get fancy) brings both class and…

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Resurfacing Isn’t A Bad Word – Ft. Alpha-H

Words by Matt Huxley Resurfacing is such a harsh, visceral word. Especially when applied to skin, exfoliating, refreshing and toning are far more subtle. But I dislike subtle. If you’re going to exfoliate, I want a whole damn new layer of skin. That’s where Alpha-H comes in. This stunningly packaged brand is purposely designed with…

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Why You Should Be Fearless

Words by Matt Huxley In a world where the media feeds us tales of death and destruction on the daily, sometimes we can give into the fear mongering around us. This can also cross over into the fashion world. Judgements on who you should and shouldn’t be wearing, the way you’ve styled yourself, even your…

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Army Green

Words by Matt Huxley When it comes to my lower half I’m usually pretty formulaic. A rich black, a nice weathered blue or the odd camel are the usuals that grace my legs. But there’s a new pant that’s caught my eye. I’ve always been a fan of darker green tones – Khaki, Army, Forest…

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The Russian Aesthetic

Words by Matt Huxley Ever since I was young I’ve had an interest in all things Russian. From battling as Ivan the Terrible during Age of Empires to studying Russia during history at school. As humans we automatically try and build our outfits around what we are interested in, so it was only natural that…

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MBFWA 16 Wrap Up: Zhivago

Words by Matt Huxley In a sea of basic bitch minimalism, Zhivago stands out as a shining beacon of hope for inspired design and unique styles. ‘Death becomes her’ was the latest offering from Russian designers Lara Kovacevich and Lydia Tsvetnenko and boy did it deliver. Offering new inspirations mixed with the classic Zhivago silhouettes…

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