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Festival fashion takes a political turn as Wireless implements cultural sensitivity dress code

The summer music festival season, long a beacon of sartorial freedom and self-expression, is witnessing a significant shift as organizers grapple with issues of cultural appropriation. London's Wireless Festival, set to take place in Finsbury Park from 12 to 14 July, has introduced a dress code that eschews concerns of modesty in favour of...

Culture

Revolve reveals details of annual festival

Revolve will be returning to Coachella valley this year with its annual music and fashion festival that has made a name for itself through celebrity ambassadorships and a notable musical lineup. This year, such a feat continues in the form of its newly announced schedule, with Ludacris, T-Pain, Sean Paul and the Ying Yang Twins among those set...

Business

Barbour to rent jackets at Glastonbury Festival

Ahead of the upcoming festival season, British brand Barbour has announced that it will be introducing a new rental service to this year’s Glastonbury Festival, through which attendees can borrow upcycled, pre-loved jackets. The offer will include both men’s and women’s wax jackets at a cost of 45 pounds per jacket for the full weekend, with the...

Fashion Featured

Fast fashion has fallen out of style at UK's music festivals

A recent study conducted by Better Waste Solutions, a waste management firm, indicates a notable shift in the preferences of British festival-goers towards sustainability over the allure of fast fashion and glitter. This shift comes in response to the concerning 25,800 tonnes of waste produced annually in the UK due to music festivals Fast...

Fashion

Festival fashion gets boost as Brits choose festivals over holidays

The upcoming festival season in the UK is expected to be the biggest in years, with one in five Brits choosing festivals over holidays, according to research by eBay Ads. The data suggests a surge of festival fever gripping the nation, as fashion items and sustainable festival essentials take precedence in consumers' purchasing priorities. The...

Fashion Featured

Hunter teams up with Target for limited-edition collection

London - Designer collaborations are still in high demand, as British heritage fashion label Hunter is set to launch a limited-edition collection for Spring 2018 with none other than US giant Target Corporation. The Hunter for Target collection offer is set to include more than 300 items, featuring apparel and accessories for women, men, and...