Review: Kat Burki 5 Steps on the Go Set

Name a better way to return to the blog than by reviewing one of my all time favourite brands! All time. You heard that correctly. Kat Burki, for the uninitiated, is a brand founded (obviously) by Kat Burki. She has a history in nutrition and has thus built the brand around “skincare as nutrition”. The…

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Akira Resort ’18 Review

Words by Matt Huxley A perpetual embodiment of the androgynous, oriental aesthetic, the Akira show is always one of brilliant craftsmanship, inspired ideas and unique silhouettes. Think longline layers, loose fits, and a largely white colour palette. Highlights of this collection included a turquoise coat/pant set with a white and beige granddad collar shirt. It was…

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Modern Resort with White Label Noba

Words by Matt Huxley The Ascot mum brigade was out in full force last week to witness Tracey Watkins debut her SS line for White Label Noba. Transforming the Soleil Pool Bar into a pineapple haven, models strutted the length of the bar clad in the decidedly resort like line. Taking inspiration from 60s riviera…

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Cool Shadows

Words by Matt Huxley Summer is coming, and not only is my summer body conspicuous by its absence, but I am positively lumpy. Shit. On the plus side, hiding in the shadows has never been so acceptable in my eyes. The classic white and camel combo is one that I haven’t broken out in a…

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5 Minutes With Jason Brass

Words by Matt Huxley The latest extravaganza from Cirque du Soleil is about to hit our shores, with the fantastic production of Kooza the latest in their arsenal. Returning to their roots, the production highlights acrobatics and the art of clowning, two skills integral to the circus. To give me the lowdown on all the…

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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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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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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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