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What is ‘core’ anyway?

What is ‘core’ anyway?

In 2025, “-core” is the internet’s new favourite way of turning any aesthetic, no matter how niche or absurd, into a fully fledged trend. But what does it mean really?

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“Is it a ‘fit’ or are they just skinny?” The influencers challenging our ideas around fashion and body positivity

“Is it a ‘fit’ or are they just skinny?” The influencers challenging our ideas around fashion and body positivity

From ‘fit checks, to look-books, to Pinterest boards – fashion and style is embedded into our life online. Amongst this are content creators challenging whether or not we are giving credibility to the right people. In a space where diet culture is rampant and being skinny is coming back ‘in’, we are holding a magnifying glass to the influencers and celebrities that are hailed as ‘style icons’ – and question whether we are celebrating their fashion choices, or their bodies.

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Why we love dressing up as our favourite artists at concerts and how it’s shaping the fashion industry

Concerts have always been a place for fans to connect with their favourite artists, but now, fans are making a statement before the music even starts. From Taylor Swift to Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Clairo, music fans are turning concerts into fashion showcases that reflect their favourite artists’ unique styles.

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Netflix Tudum 2025: Our favourite outfits

Image from Alamy The global Netflix fan event, Tudum, took place again on Saturday, to promote upcoming shows and films by the streaming service. Here are our favourite looks of the night. The live streamed event was hosted by Sofia Carson with guest appearances from...

Why are all the fashion girlies wearing Labubu bag charms and how do I get one?

Image by N509FZ from WikiMedia Commons If you have been on TikTok recently, you have probably seen people obsessing over Labubu bag charms. From hauls and unboxing videos to creators searching from store to store to find these creepy yet adorable dolls, people are...

If you know, you know: The Zendaya Hat Theory

images by Nicole Alexander from Wikimedia Zendaya is known for her bold, memorable outfits, and everyone seems to be talking about her 2025 Met Gala look but not for reasons you might think. The star wore a Louis Vuitton three-piece white suit, complete with a floppy...

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