The contrast between appropriating black designers and black culture while simultaneously creating an environment which makes it impossible for black individuals to find traditional success is a significant yet underlying issue in the fashion industry.

The same arched/defined brows, the same neutral sharp cat-eye, the same contoured full-coverage skin and the same nude lip. Say hello to the ‘Instagram Face’.

Both in her fashion/aesthetic and her music, Eilish is the antithesis of femininity in pop music. She plays with traditional femininity and modern gender fluidity.

Lil Nas X is making history, especially being a black queer artist in the current music industry and breaking so many records. It takes a lot of confidence to wear the looks that he wears

Representation matters. Seeing a plus-size woman of colour completely killing on and off the stage has so much more of an impact than we all think. I can’t wait to see what she does and what she wears next.

Every outfit wears oozes with editorial edge, an artistic and fashion-history-aware viewpoint that makes his looks so different from other musicians his age.

Well, here we are. It's officially one year since I launched PERSPEX. 365 days, 12 months, 46 articles and 12 wrap up videos.

Founded in 1977 by American businessman Roy Raymond. In my opinion, VS was doomed from the start as Raymond; “wanted to create a women’s underwear shop that was targeted at men”. Do I need to say anymore than that?

Now fashion brands that are using Tik Tok as a platform to advertise their products and gain awareness isn’t the only way Tik Tok is greatly affecting the fashion industry. 

“It’s about applying the fast fashion model to beauty.”

Now, I’ve written about Counterfeit fashion, and whilst Intellectual Property is related, it’s in a league of its own. It’s a legal method for fashion brands to protect their unique garments and brand identity, but fashion is a difficult industry to maintain and protect.

From youtubers attending the Met Gala to being invited to luxury fashion shows at Paris Fashion Week, why are luxury brands reaching out to youtubers? A notable example is Louis Vuitton, who have recently reached out to Emma Chamberlain and the Dolan Twins to attend both LV’s Paris Fashion Week shows and the opening of LV’s X Exhibition

From victorian films creating horror’s most well-known stories to 80s cult classics, horror has become a staple for fashion designers. Here’s just a few examples of horror’s influence on the runway.

Often known as the 'Mother of Makeup', British-born makeup artist Pat McGrath has definitely left a mark on the global high fashion industry. Rising to fame in the 1990s, McGrath has worked for iconic fashion brands, including; Prada, Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, John Galliano and Christian Dior. Anna Wintour has even called McGrath; "the most influential makeup artist in the world." Need I say more?

Making your wardrobe more sustainable is one of the best things you can do for the environment. The fashion industry is one of the worst industries for the environment, second behind the oil industry. With the rise of fast fashion; brands manufacturing and selling cheap, low-quality garments at a faster rate then ever before; the fast fashion is starting to have one of the worst impacts on the environment. Making your wardrobe more sustainable seems like a big task to undertake, and you may not even know where to start. But it’s much easier than you think.