Style Archives – The College View

The power of street art

October 21, 2020

A walk through Temple Bar strikes a political pulse as the “Repeal the 8th” mural reminds you of a past triumph. Cutting through Love Lane, your inner romantic ignites itself.

From country singer to global goddess, Taylor Swift’s style has dramatically changed, just like her music. She has come a long way since (insert ex-boyfriends name here) and throughout the years she has been pictured

Reality of retail

November 28, 2018

Long hours and mean customers during the festive season can be hard for anyone in retail. Nicole Cassidy tells us her experience with retail at Christmas

Christmas party do’s and dont’s

November 28, 2018

Regardless of where you work, Christmas work parties are an annual opportunity for employees to showcase their character through what they decide to wear.

Highlighting the Hypebeasts

November 28, 2018

From bumbags to graphic t-shirts, so many streetwear trends have been making a splash this year in both the catwalk and the high street, but none more so than the sneaker.

How millennials are shaping the fashion world

November 14, 2018

Aine O’Boyle showcases how each new generation comes revolutionary developments in the world of fashion.

When two worlds collide: art and commercial fashion

October 3, 2018

If done right, collaborations such as the Vans x Van Gogh Museu can provide a new level of cultural dignity for fashion brands while also allowing great artistic works to reach a wider audience within popular culture.

Is Ballet an under appreciated art?

April 4, 2018

Ballet itself is an artform, with the human body being used in a similar manner to that of the paintbrush of an artist or the voice of a singer; conveying passion, grace, elegance and physical

Street fashion with DCU Style

October 14, 2015

DCU students show off their style on campus.

Downtown Divas: Exploitation or Art?

November 12, 2014

Colm Quinn looks at the visual project Downtown Divas and discusses the view that its use of heroin addicts is exploitation.

stylefix #10

April 16, 2014

British model queen Kate Moss makes a triumphant return to the high street with a new collection for Topshop, clutch bags are getting colourful and the suss on Emma Watson’s style.

Peaches Geldof, mother, model and journalist, dies aged 25

April 8, 2014

Peaches Honeyblossom Michelle Charlotte Angel Vanessa Geldof, better known simply as Peaches Geldof, has died at her home in Kent. The rebellious and vivacious teenager turned eloquent and doting mother was 25 years old.

stylefix #9

April 2, 2014

The pastel epidemic continues as River Island reveal their SS14 collection and the perfect foundations for oily skin.

stylefix #8

March 19, 2014

Louis Vuitton triumphs at Paris Fashion Week, Nicole Scherzinger teams up with Missguided and trench coats are the order of the day for H&M’s Spring outerwear.

The (fashion) show must go on

March 5, 2014

Typically your final year in college is a time spent worrying about literature reviews, library opening hours and job prospects. Instead, I have found myself in a position where the things keeping me awake at

Stylefix #7

March 5, 2014

Shannon O’Sullivan serves up your fortnightly dose of beauty and fashion with a look at the Irish presence at London Fashion Week, how to get Vanessa Hudgens’ look and a review of Rimmel’s latest instant tan offering.

Mantalk #7

March 5, 2014

Set free from their fashion bubble, this week Craig talks all things Tinder and Seán tackles our need to get completely legless on a night out… Craig We’re rebranding, finally. This week marks a very

Mantalk #6

February 19, 2014

The sharpest fashion tongues in DCU are back, and like it or lump it, they’re going to say it as they see it. Seán Men, women, small children, welcome back! To disguise my next topic

stylefix #6

February 19, 2014

Dramatic prints, dark tones, rich fabrics and the ankle strap. Shannon O’Sullivan has this week in style.

stylefix #5

December 18, 2013

This week we have a preview of Arnotts SS14, a round up of the British Fashion Awards and berry lips for Christmas.

Mantalk #5

December 18, 2013

The boys have a few final pearls of
wisdom for 2013…

Mantalk #4

December 4, 2013

This week in Mantalk, Seán debates the fashion industry’s association with sweatshops and Craig has the suss on scents for the winter months.

stylefix #4

December 4, 2013

This week we’re talking wrap skirts, Olivia Palermo wardrobe envy and those winter essentials you need to get your mittens on.

stylefix #3

November 21, 2013

This week, the gals chat polo necks, buying online and how you can nab Jourdan Dunn’s style.

Mantalk #3

November 21, 2013

The boys are back. Fresh from a dapper (and indeed, victorious) outing working his T.I. impression as one third of the “Blurred Lines” trio in DCU Drama’s “Stars in their Eyes”, Seán on why what we wear is our identity. Craig isn’t too sure about buying a winter coat from a shop with a topless lad out the front, and sure…could you blame him?