The commodification of Frida Kahlo
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Frida Kahlo, the most celebrated Mexican artist, has been heavily misrepresented and appropriated following her death.
Is the term 'vintage' a swindle?
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Second hand fashion is in demand, to counter the growth of throw-away culture, but are we using term ‘vintage’ appropriately? Artefact investigates
Backstage at Ozwald Boateng’s return to LFW
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Artefact goes inside London Fashion Week for Oswald Boateng’s first show in 12 years.
What is the obsession with nostalgia?
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We examine what’s driving the nostalgia among Millennials and Generation Z for 90s fashion and pop culture.
Navigating the male fashion industry
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What is it like navigating the male fashion industry, and is there added pressure on men to spend more money on their wardrobe than women?
Fast fashion phonies?
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Fast fashion brands are being accused of taking independent designers’ ideas, but are now being called out on social media.
Camouflage to couture
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Camouflage clothing was developed originally for war, used by people to avoid being seen. It’s now a trend that is impossible to miss.
Selling timeless pieces when time stopped
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We meet Immy Man, a Depop icon who’s online business has flourished during lockdown.
Conscious clothing: The effects of fast fashion
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Fast fashion, it’s everywhere and so are the consequences; so what can we do to tackle these and improve the lives of the families who rely on factory work?
Is pre-loved luxury the new way forward?
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Artefact looks into the pre-loved luxury business, and talks to the founder of one niche company and the people that buy pre-loved items.