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The Art of the Instagram Advertisers – How Fashion Brands Are Targeting Social Media Users.

September 6, 2021

Lifestyle, MESSFashion, Society, Sustainability

By Melissa 'Lissy' Alderton Now I’m sure we have all noticed an influx in advertisements on social media throughout the years. This is because of a little something called ‘targeted ads’. Now according to I...

How Afghanistan is Changing – And What Does It Mean for Women’s Expression?

melissa alderton

September 6, 2021

MESSFashion, News, Society, Women

By Melissa 'Lissy' Alderton After 20 years of war and conflict, the Taliban are in control of Afghanistan - this is a major event in our lifetime. Since the start of the 2000s, we have seen many notable and...

Greta Thunberg criticises fast fashion in Vogue Scandinavia as UN declares ‘code red for humanity’

Alexandra Wagner

August 9, 2021

Lifestyle, MESSFashion, Society, Sustainability, Sustainablefashion, Women

Early this morning, UN scientists released what is ostensibly their ‘biggest ever’ scientific report on climate change, which clearly states that humanity’s negative impact on the climate crisis is a ‘statemen...

Murder at the House of Gucci

Eve Rowena

August 7, 2021

cinema, film, History, MESSFashion, News, Society, Style, Top News, Trends, Women

Last week the trailer for House of Gucci was released, set to a seductive rendition of 'Heart of Glass' by blondie. Casting Lady Gaga alongside Adam Driver had already garnered high anticipation of its release...

Whering- an app to combat ‘I have nothing to wear’

Eve Rowena

August 3, 2021

Lifestyle, MESSFashion, News, Society, Style, Sustainability, Sustainablefashion, Trends

I’m writing this looking directly at my absolute bombsite of a ‘wardrobe’. My issue is, I have nothing to wear because I simply don’t know where anything is. Every corner of my bedroom is used for clothes stor...

The Fashion Industry is a Huge Offender When it Comes to Performative Activism

Eve Rowena

July 16, 2021

Community, Designers, History, MESSFashion, Society, Trends

Last month was pride month, and in the last 5 years or so that has increasingly meant that brands who have never mentioned ‘gay rights’ before in their entire existence release a rainbow collection and post so...

TikTok Shop- Are Consumers Really Buying From Social Media Platforms?

Eve Rowena

July 4, 2021

Community, Fresh Mess, MESSFashion, News, Society, Sustainability, Sustainablefashion, Top News, Trends

This week TikTok launched their new ‘shop’ feature, allowing users to shop in the app. Outside of Twitter and maybe Snapchat (but who’s using that these days?) it seems that shopping and social media apps are ...

The Female Gaze and Changing Perspectives in Fashion Photography

Bethany Chandler

July 1, 2021

MESSFashion, Models, Society, Women

These women can still be sexual without being sexualised. It would be incorrect to assume that fashion photography from a feminine perspective removes any sense of sexuality; there's just a difference in power play.

The Bangladesh Accord- A Prime Example of Brands being Superficially Ethical

Eve Rowena

June 25, 2021

Community, MESSFashion, News, Society, Sustainability, Sustainablefashion

We all know that the upper end of the fast fashion industry has a huge issue with green-washing and putting on a front of ethical practices. Naturally, as a consumer, you likely don’t have the time or resource...

About You Fashion Week is taking Berlin by Storm.

The Art of the Instagram Advertisers - How Fashion Brands Are Targeting Social Media Users.

How Afghanistan is Changing – And What Does It Mean for Women’s Expression?

The Rise of Telfar Clemens: Re-writing the Blueprint for Luxury Fashion

The Highlights of Copenhagen Fashion Week 2021

Meet Raena Lim and Chris Halim, the Singaporean couple who are changing the fashion rental game

Veganism Could Save the Planet, But is it Realistic?

Chatting With XFEMINADESIGNS: The Small Business Starting Its Own Sustainable Fashion Revolution

Eco-Anxiety: The Psychological Impact of Climate Change

Impostor Syndrome: The Fear of Being Inadequate

The Rise of Telfar Clemens: Re-writing the Blueprint for Luxury Fashion

The Highlights of Copenhagen Fashion Week 2021

Meet Raena Lim and Chris Halim, the Singaporean couple who are changing the fashion rental game

Ethically Conscious Fashion Brands That Are Hitting the Style Mark

Julia Haart: From Fundamentalist Housewife to CEO of Elite World Group & Changing the Face of Fashion From the Inside

Let the Fashion Games Begin: a Look at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

What A Mess Podcast: Q&A with Domi Perek

The Boring World of Influencer Fashion Brands

Rise of rental fashion

Top Tips for Planning Your Big Solo Trip

How Ryle Tuvierra is reinventing the word Fierce.

Cute & Affordable Jewellery Brands To Know About

Fashionable Street Style Trends To Spot In 2020

The Rise of Telfar Clemens: Re-writing the Blueprint for Luxury Fashion

Goblincore: the trend taking over TikTok

Making History: Leyna Bloom becomes Sports Illustrated’s first trans swimsuit cover star

‘What a MESS!’ Podcast episode 7: Interview with Stephanie Benedetto, the ‘Queen of Raw’

The Kardashians Would Have Been Hated Anyway, Surgery or Not

How Afghanistan is Changing – And What Does It Mean for Women’s Expression?

Ethically Conscious Fashion Brands That Are Hitting the Style Mark

Greta Thunberg criticises fast fashion in Vogue Scandinavia as UN declares ‘code red for humanity’

How Afghanistan is Changing – And What Does It Mean for Women’s Expression?

Greta Thunberg criticises fast fashion in Vogue Scandinavia as UN declares ‘code red for humanity’

Murder at the House of Gucci

Whering- an app to combat ‘I have nothing to wear’

The Fashion Industry is a Huge Offender When it Comes to Performative Activism

TikTok Shop- Are Consumers Really Buying From Social Media Platforms?

The Female Gaze and Changing Perspectives in Fashion Photography

The Bangladesh Accord- A Prime Example of Brands being Superficially Ethical