fashion Archives – The College View

London Fashion Weeks SS23 Runways- Let’s Talk about it!

September 23, 2022

With the news of the Queen’s recent passing it was up in the air whether or not London Fashion week would go ahead this year but little did we know that it would end up

Euphoria’s style symbols sweeps our feeds yet again

February 16, 2022

This season of the dark high school drama sees Alexa Demi’s character, Maddy, wearing a lilac two piece and a tiny bag more fit for a club than for carrying school supplies, which prompted a series of memes about the outfits on the show being less than practical.

The Life and Work of French Designer Thierry Mugler

February 2, 2022

The death of iconic fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler was announced Sunday, triggering an outpouring of condolences from celebrities and many from the fashion world who remembered the 73-year-old as an icon.

Fashion is “no exception” to the circular economy

December 15, 2021

In June, Remake Our World, a non-profit organisation promoting conscious and ethical fashion consumption, created a pledge for people to sign, which would commit them to buying no new clothes for 90 days. By the petition’s end, 1, 297 people had successfully completed it, with the benefits extending far beyond the individual; over 26,000 pounds of garment waste was prevented from reaching landfill, while over 18 million gallons of water was saved.

Capsule wardrobes: Where to begin?

October 13, 2021

With a capsule wardrobe, you can find the balance between affordability, sustainability and being fashionable all at once.

“I will always swear by layers,”: How to stay stylish while dressing for the autumn weather

September 29, 2021

The key to dressing weather appropriate while maintaining your own stylish flare in Ireland’s autumn all starts with layering.

As fashion trends dwindle during Covid-19, individual style triumphs

April 14, 2021

The spring ’21 collection was more future oriented than ever as it was a prediction of who we want to be and what we want to look like when we finally come out of lockdown.

The pandemic has proven that the future of fashion is rental

March 24, 2021

For a lot of fashion rental services, 2020 was the year that they had just found their feet. It was also a year where the fashion industry was already experiencing an existential crisis of sorts.

The good, the bad and the coronavirus: How the pandemic changed fashion

February 10, 2021

According to a report published by Business of Fashion website and the management consultancy firm McKinsey & Company, the industry is forecast to experience a 90 per cent fall in profits and a 15 to 30 per cent decline in sales in 2020 compared to the 12 months previous.

From “Shy Di” to fashion’s favourite: The evolution of Princess Diana’s style

December 4, 2020

From epochal ball gowns to iconic athleisure wear, throughout her public life Diana’s wardrobe captivated the world’s attention. Portraying such a paragon of fashion is no easy feat, nor is recreating her style. Yet these were the mammoth challenges Emma Corrin and costume designer Amy Roberts found themselves tasked with in the latest season of The Crown.

How fashion retailer SHEIN’s cultural awareness is bursting at the seams

July 15, 2020

Faith and fashion have repeatedly crossed paths and is continuously becoming normalised in the fashion world. This makes it harder for fashion conglomerates to avoid appropriating a culture or religion to monetise it.

Getting thrifty with Swifty

December 12, 2018

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

New year gear

December 12, 2018

Don’t be afraid to be different when it comes to fashion, try the colourful dress, wear a skirt instead of your jeans and buy the colour instead of black

In true military fashion

November 28, 2018

The Doc Martens website reads “Dr. Martens’ appeal to people who have their own individual style but share a united spirit – authentic characters who stand for something. People who possess a proud sense of

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.

Very last-minute Halloween ideas

October 31, 2018

This costume can be put together in a matter of minutes. Just blow up some white balloons and tape them to yourself, throw on a shower cap, grab a loofah and a bottle of shampoo. Just make sure to wear clothes underneath.

How to get thrifty in Dublin City

October 31, 2018

When Macklemore and Ryan Lewis released their song Thrift Shop in 2012 it brought the concept of thrift shopping back into popular culture. Making second-hand shopping a trendy activity and brought the counterculture craze back into society.

Bang for your buck with online shopping

October 17, 2018

For busy students, online clothes shopping is a lifesaver. Gillain Hogan finds out where to get the best value for money.

The Autumn Edit

October 17, 2018

Autumn can be easily defined as the best season to serve up an abundance of style throughout the streets.

Turn simple into stylish in minutes

October 3, 2018

Accessories are the way to turn any outfit from simple to stylish in just a few easy steps.

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.

Naomi Campbell honoured as Fashion Icon of the Year

April 4, 2018

As the Council of Fashion Designers of America honour Naomi Campbell with this year’s fashion Icon Award, we took a look back at her iconic career.

Stylists in the Spotlight

April 3, 2018

We spoke with some famous stylists of Instagram and asked them what advice they had for anyone considering getting involved with styling and how to best to style your own look.