Worcester News | Fashion Zone

Fashion Icon of the 1990s; Kurt Cobain - Come As You Are

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:49:14 +0100

WHEN questioned on what they remember most about the 1990s, most people I asked said 'denim', 'grunge' or, of course, 'Cobain.'

Fashion Icon of the 1980s; Madonna-Blonde Ambition

Tue, 17 May 2011 14:26:11 +0100

FASHION has always seen boundaries pushed; it's what fashion is all about. But it wasn't really until the 1980's, 1984 to be precise, that one woman took those boundaries, pushed them down and trampled them until they were lying in the dirt. And she didn't stop there.

Fashion Icon of the 1970s; David Bowie- Ch-ch-changes

Fri, 06 May 2011 12:30:52 +0100

THE 1970s were huge for fashion. Never before had fashion been so outrageous and loud, so daring and rebellious. But then again, the '70s had Bowie. Now it all makes sense.

Shoppers want a piece of Kate

Fri, 06 May 2011 12:24:10 +0100

Move over Victoria Beckham, Kate Middleton is the new fashion icon. Lydia Johnson takes a look at how Middleton Mania has hit the High Street.

Fashion Icon of the 1960s; Twiggy-Wide-eyed Surprise

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:54:33 +0100

WHEN considering who to focus on as my '60s fashion icon, I had a hard time choosing. Kennedy? Hepburn? Bardot? Then I realised, you can not write about the sixties without writing about Twiggy. Simple.

Fashion Icon of the 1950s; Marilyn Monroe-Nothing But the Radio On

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:09:35 +0100

MEN wanted her, women wanted to be her. The camera, the president and the public adored her. Everyone loved, and still love, the iconic beauty that was Marilyn Monroe.

Fashion Icon of the 1940s; Bette Davis-Dangerous

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:50:47 +0000

“I am just too much”, Bette Davis once said. And she was not exaggerating. Over a career spanning six decades, the blue-eyed beauty single-handedly took on the big studios, commanded respect from males and females alike, and above all remained true to herself whilst doing it,

Fashion Icon of the 1930s; Greta Garbo-The Solitary Beauty

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:50:35 +0000

WHEN Garbo uttered those immortal words, 'I want to be alone', I don't suppose she ever believed that they would be obeyed. Everybody wanted a piece of the mysterious Swedish beauty that was Greta Garbo. She would never be alone.

A Vintage Affair; Old is the New New

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:20:06 +0000

WHEN you think of vintage, a number of things may spring to mind; stars, glamour, the Golden Age.

Fashion Icon of the 1920s - Louise Brooks; Silent but Sexy

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:01:42 +0000

UP until about two years ago, I had never heard of Louise Brooks. Yet, throughout most of my High School life I had sported a short blonde bob with a straight fringe clipped just above my eyebrows. Little did I know that the hair cut I loved so much was so influenced by one of the biggest stars of the 1920s.

Valentine's Day; Love is in the High Street

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:46:30 +0000

VALENTINE'S Day can be a tricky time, especially when you haven't got the slightest idea what to buy for the other half. But do not despair, here are a few items that will please this Valentine's Day.

Fashion Accessories-Gorgeous Give-aways

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:45:39 +0000

THERE really is nothing like the January sales to beat those New Year blues. So if you haven't seen them already, here are some beautiful bargains that it would be criminal to miss out on.

2011 Fashion-The Not-so-new Look

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:46:01 +0000

A NEW year has come again, and for many it brings with it a whole new look. It is time to say farewell to the old and get in a whole new wardrobe so you can really make 2011 your year

Gifts for Him and Her; All I Want for Christmas...

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:34:49 +0000

CHRISTMAS is literally just around the corner now, and it is down to the last minute shopping. However, if you're still agonising over what to get for him or her, then here are a few ideas to help you in your struggle.

Christmas Fashion-Cosy this Christmas

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:17:34 +0000

WITH winter already very much upon us, and Christmas getting closer, we all want to look good, but stay warm at the same time.

Subcultures - Emo; Dress to Depress

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:48:14 +0000

ALTHOUGH emo may not look like much fun, it is still a look that many love.

Subcultures: Chav Fashion- Wear Anything You Like, As Long As It's Burberry

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:49:34 +0000

I'M SURE that by now, almost everybody is familiar with the word 'chav'. From the early 2000s, chavs have been like Marmite; you either love them, or you hate them. Make no mistake, chav fashion is as love/hate as fashion gets

Subcultures; Lolita Fashion- Strawberries and Petticoats

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:33:23 +0100

THERE are many different types of lolita and different aspects to each, but the one thing that they all have in common is that you couldn't miss them in a crowd. Lolita can be elegant, sweet or just plain adorable, and with the fashion rising in popularity all the time, who knows what it could be next?

Subcultures: Cosplay-Turning Japanese

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:57:21 +0100

DESPITE being one of the less well known subcultures around, Cosplay is a style of performance dressing that is definitely worth bringing to your attention. Young or old, male or female, cosplaying is off limits to no one.

Subcultures - Gothic Fashion; The Beautiful People

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:37:40 +0100

THE main thing to know about gothic fashion is that there are so many different aspects and styles within the one subculture that even those who consider themselves to be goth do not know exactly how to define it.

Men's Fashion of the Noughties- Still suits you, Sir!

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:12:50 +0100

THE fashion of the noughties was very much a re-hash of fashions gone by, not only for women, but for men too.

Women's Fashion of the Noughties- Bohemian Like You

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:57:05 +0100

THE noughties were an interesting time for fashion. Not only did we see totally new styles coming forward into our wardrobes, we also saw many fashions from previous decades very much 'born again'.

1990s Men's Fashion- In Bloom

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:19:30 +0100

THE 1990s for men was a mix of fashion trends, some new and some revived from previous decades. However, it is safe to say that the most popular trend of the '90s was the 'Grunge look'.

1990s Women's Fashion- Girl Power!

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:40:03 +0100

IT can be said that the 1990s were great for women in one way, but not so great in another.

1980s Women's Fashion- The Feminine Identity

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:53:38 +0100

The 1980s were all about identity and excess. Men and women everywhere were looking to find the fashions that really allowed their individuality to shine through, and the crazy eighties had something for just about everyone.

1980’s Men’s Fashion

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:39:11 +0100

THE 1980’s was an exceptionally exciting time in terms of fashion for both men and women, and although many trends were unisex to the point of androgyny, the trend of the New Romantics was especially riveting for men.

1970's Fashion- Punk in Public

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:24:46 +0100

THE 1970's was a decade of pure experimentation and innovation. With the birth of the Disco Age, hot pants and punk, the 70's stands out as being one of the wildest and most exciting times of all fashion history.

1960's Women's Fashion-Peace, Love and the Mini-Skirt

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:32:33 +0100

THE 1960's was a time of experimentation and daring. Fashion was going wild, as colours got brighter and skirts got shorter. Much shorter.

Men's Fashion 1960's- The Modern Man

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:29:54 +0100

THIS era of men's fashion was all about the 'Mods'. Although men's fashion was not quite as daring as the ladies, more and more men were reaching out for their individuality, and breaking away from the conservative look that had plagued them for so many years.

1950's Men's Fashion; The Wild Ones

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:20:23 +0100

EVERYTHING about the 1950's needed a make-over. The atmosphere, the restrictions, and most importantly, the fashion.

Women's Fashion 1950's; Teenage Kicks

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:11:57 +0100

THE 1950's was a decade that longed for change.

1940's Women's Fashion; Making Do

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:09:51 +0100

WE live in a wasteful age. With food, clothes and water plentiful these days, it is hard for many of us to imagine what life would have been like living in the war years.

Men's fashion 1940's - From gloom make do's to bright and cheery shirts

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:06:10 +0100

IN the 1940's, men were given the same rationing rules on clothes as women. This meant no fancy cuts or embellishments, and no waste of fabric.

1930’s Men’s Fashion; Suits you, Sir!

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:06:13 +0100

THE great depression of the 1930’s left nobody unscathed. Although stereotypes suggest that women are generally more interested in fashion, men also shared this interest and too wanted to look their absolute best, no matter what hard times they had to face.

1930’s Fashion; The Return of Femininity

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:51:27 +0100

THE 1930's were born into a great depression, a world away from the promise and prosperity of the 1920's.

1920's Men's fashion; Anyone for Tennis?

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:52:26 +0100

IN the years before the 1920's, men's fashion had been incredibly formal and distinctly drab, with black, black and more black being the favoured palate.

The 1920's: Bright Young Things

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:50:30 +0100

THE 1920's opened with an explosion of colour. The bright, energetic clothing captured perfectly the 'Zeitgeist', the spirit of the time; rebellion.

Fashion to suit student's pockets

Mon, 24 May 2010 09:22:49 +0100

AS the temperature soars this Summer, we all want to ditch those jeans and jumpers and find the ideal Summer style that's right for us-and for our budget. So how do we get that sweet Summer look without splashing the cash?

This summer's biggest fashion trends

Mon, 24 May 2010 08:54:29 +0100

THIS Summer we all want to stand out and look our most radiant. That's why i'm here to give you a few fashion tips on how to keep you looking hot and stunning in the sun, as well as a little friendly advice on what to avoid.

This winter season sees the return of the chunky knits to keep you warm

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:58:47 +0100

Latest fashion news from Fern Tilley

Summer 2009 Fashion Trends

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:14:09 +0100

Fashions for the summer

Back in the days...

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:55:47 +0100

Like many of the youth of today, when I look back at what my mum used to dress me in, I tend to cringe. The 1990’s was defiantly not the best year for fashion

Fashion looks for Spring 2009

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:16:25 +0100

My Spring fashion ideas.

My Fashion Icon is...

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:48:21 +0000

Megan Clifton's fashion icon is...

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Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:40:51 +0000

Charlotte Dowling's fashion icon is...

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Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:35:17 +0000

Tilly Barnett's fashion icon is...

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Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:21:15 +0000

Lucy Bedford's fashion icon is...

Our Fashion Icons by Elgar Technology Fashion Reporters.

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:26:28 +0000

As mentioned in our previous article; all four of us have fashion icons which we admire and adore. This, our first article, will highlight our icons and tell you why we think they are so great.

Fern Tilley, writes for Fashion Zone

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:49:38 +0000

Fern Tilley from Hanley Castle High School, writes her own fashion reports.

Introduction to our Fashion News Reporters from Elgar Technology College

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:51:41 +0000

For all the latest fashion news, meet 4 students from Elgar Technology College who will be writing regular articles for you to read and enjoy. Meet, Lucy Bedford, Megan Clifton, Charlotte Dowling and Tilly Barnett - read their introductions.

Teen Fashion Trends for 2009

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:01:15 +0000

The trend for 2009 is going to be the colour blue, whether it is a dress, jeans, t-shirts or skirts.

Denim is back

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:35:00 +0000

This year Denim is making a return with lots of different varieties of jeans. As you may have noticed a lot of the 70's fashion is making a come back too.

My clothes by Chloe Matthews

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:39:00 +0000

I go to Mkone for my clothes. There are so many cool clothes in there.

Can I really pull off the Summer look and still keep warm in our English weather?

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:36:00 +0000

Spring/Summer 2008 nearly here and the first thought that's reaching everyone's minds is Can I really pull off the summer look and still keep warm in our English weather?' The truth is that we really haven't been having the best weather till now, but don't worry because fashions hit the high streets loaded up with all sorts to brighten a dull day and bring the warmth back into summer.

What's Hot, by Leah.K

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:08:00 +0000

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The Essential Guide to Winter Fashion:

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:52:00 +0000

As a fashion student I have to know my fair share of whats hot for the upcoming seasons therefore I have put together a guide to what I think will be in fashion for the winter season.

New Look, a great place to shop by Georgia Kelland

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:57:00 +0000

A great place to go shopping is New Look they have loads of style in there I always go there for all the fashion.

What's Hot by B. Ratcliffe

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:09:00 +0000

What Hot:: Shoes: Pumps,preferably gold or silver (Metallic is IN!!) Tops: Long tops: Pink or blue is nice!

An evening of excitement and exceptional design.

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:54:00 +0100

At the end of June the people of Worcester were treated to a fantastic series of Fashion shows, which took place at the School of Art & Design in Barbourne. The event was organised and produced by the students from the college who study Fashion & Textiles courses at National Diploma level and Foundation Studies.

Summer's hottest styles

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:27:00 +0100

This is the season to express yourself through your clothes, after all this summer is going to be a story of clashing colours, individual looks and the vintage 50's. We're going to run through some of this summer's hottest styles and give tips on how to dress your body shape.

CHILLED for fashion

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:28:00 +0100

Chilled, a locally run fun & funky fashion and lifestyle shop in Malvern, stocks leading brands for all ages. Trading for the past two years we have seen how fashion is changing.

Debenhams Spring Summer 2007 Childrenswear

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:36:00 +0000

Debenhams Spring Summer 2007 collection sees clashing colour combinations and bold designs to create their new exciting looks for children aged 0 - 16 years.

Debenhams Spring Summer 2007 Childrenswear

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:21:00 +0000

Debenhams Spring Summer 2007 collection sees clashing colour combinations and bold designs to create their new exciting looks for children aged 0 - 16 years.

Next - Latest Kids Fashion - Shimmer

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:13:00 +0000

Shimmer into summer with this season's prettiest look Sparkling sequins and cool crystals brighten up cute daytime dressing for the perfect shining style!

Next - Latest Kids Fashion - Nolita

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:10:00 +0000

Dazzle in gorgeous greens and sunshine yellows. It is time to say Hi Summer, goodbye Winter!

Next - Latest Kids Fashion - Safari

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:07:00 +0000

Watch out as kids go wild for this real African fashion adventure! Distressed fabrics in a muted colour palette combine with camouflage and animal print for the ultimate chill-time look.

Next - Latest Kids Fashion - Nautical

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:54:00 +0000

Set sail for distant shores in preppy white shirts and cool navy cottons. It's a regatta of fun for kids all summer!

Next - Latest Kids Fashion - Dolls House (II)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:49:00 +0000

Be a real sweetheart in this Valentine t-shirt, a perfect match with the pintuck denim skirt and red cropped leggingsit must be love!

Next - Latest Kids Fashion - Dolls House (I)

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:42:00 +0000

Be polka dot pretty in cropped trousers or girly in gorgeous ginghams and play dress up in pretty frills and cute colours.

Next - Latest Kids Fashion - Eco Babe

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:32:00 +0000

Go green with cute casualwear this spring. Fashion gets fresh and funky as colourful crochet complements khaki and denim. Pretty embroidery adds that essential hippy touch hey Mum - peace, love and understanding!!