Fourty-four years ago, one of the most important matches for the advancement and acceptance of women’s tennis was watched intently by millions around the world. Pitting 55-year-old Bobby Riggs against 29-year-old Billie Jean King (after the former had taunted all female tennis players), the exhibition match drew massive attention, with…
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Style Stalking Marina & The Diamonds
When Marina Lambrini Diamandis, better known as pop sensation Marina And The Diamonds, first exploded onto the scene in 2010 with her debut album The Family Jewels, her infectious indie-electro brand of music struck a major chord with listeners. Since gaining Certified Gold status, the album would see the release…
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100 Years of Glasses
Now when most of us think of history, we may feel a yawn coming on, but when it comes to the history of fashion; things get a little more interesting. As most things in history, fashion repeats itself. The use of glasses and sunglasses started a lot sooner than we…
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Pop Art Couture: A Summer Swimwear & Sunglasses Trend
According to fashion trend forecaster David Shah, swimwear and beachwear have taken a turn for the 60s and gone all out with pop art rave for this summer’s holiday / beach / festival trends. And we just can’t get enough of it here at Select Specs. Because the bright, bold…
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SS16 Style Trends: 70s Sunglasses Comeback
70s boho fashion has been a favourite of mine since forever; a bit like 60s monochrome and 80s glam, it’s one of those trends which seems to have dipped in and out of the seasons like a pub regular. 1970s fringing, suede, floaty dresses, paisley prints and tassels have made an…
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In the Frame: Gucci Spring/Summer 2016
You know that feeling when you’re giving your best show in a recently appointed new position and it’s all paying off? Well Alessandro Michele surely does! Gucci’s new creative director presented his SS16 women collection at Milan fashion week a few months ago and left everybody in awe. Michele’s work was…