X Factor is one of the most watched TV programs in the world, and the angelic voices of this contest often manage to land a successful career in the music industry after the show. The 2012 UK winner was James Arthur: a talented youngster from Middlesbrough with a powerful and sensitive voice…
Nerd glasses, late-Seventies wire-frame aviators, futuristic glasses or esoteric specs. Eyewear can become part of your persona and style. It’s generally assumed that glasses make people appear more sophisticated and intelligent. But, what is the secret message you’re portraying through your optical wardrobe? Wearing lenses is like cosmetic surgery without the knife…
Italy is a country in which being fashionable means being normal and choosing the right outfit is the equivalent of graduating from high school. Through Italy’s various schools of art, luxury and fashion, the culture promotes fine tastes, attention to detail, and elegance. When you say Italy, you also think about…
Since winning the X Factor back in 2015, talented singer Louisa Johnson has been busy carving out her own pop career. Following the Top 10 Clean Bandit collaboration Tears last year, Louisa has since released her debut singles So Good and Best Behaviour, giving fans a taste of what to expect from her upcoming debut album. With a…
At their origin, sunglasses weren’t what they are now. The first known record of eye-protectors were made by the Inuit, who flattened ivory and cut out small slits to see through. More commonly known as ‘snow goggles’, they blocked out some of the UV sunlight that bounced off the snow…
Without Jon Hamm, Don Draper’s character from Mad Men would have been ordinary. The image of a business genius dressed in suits and surrounded by power and money is the audience’s perception of the actor. In an article posted on GQ.com, Hamm is praised for his exceptional fashion taste: No…
Let’s be honest, when it came to best dressed galleries, this year’s Oscars hit a bum note (let’s not even get into the guffaw over Moonlight). And while there were a handful of red carpet hits – Emma Stone scored BIG with her fringed gold Givenchy Couture number – it…
He put the boom-boom into our hearts and took us to the edge of heaven with his infectious music, superstar style and iconic looks for nearly four decades. Yes, George Michael will inevitably be remembered by many people for many reasons – forever outspoken and always unapologetic, he was a trailblazer in both his personal and professional…
Forget Harry Potter’s prescription lenses or Brick Tops thick-rimmed spectacles. This week we’re looking at the five most iconic sunglasses in the movies. And just so we’re clear, any glasses used specifically to improve the character’s vision are not being counted, that’s a list for another time. Today we’re focussing on…
Aviators are a true classic. Introduced to the world by Bausch & Lomb (later through their eyewear brand Ray Ban), these shades have been around since the early 1930s. From aviation, man’s everyday wardrobe to unisex fashion, aviator sunglasses have become a timeless eyewear look that never seem to go out…