Category Archives: Fashion

Pleated Garments Inspired by Birds in Flight by Iris van Herpen – Colossal

Posted on July 11, 2018 by agogo22

Syntopia is the latest haute couture collection from Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen. The line of beautifully pleated garments explores the increasing convergence of our organic bodies and inorganic elements of technology, while also incorporating designs inspired by birds in … Continue reading →

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My 12 pairs of legs

Posted on January 16, 2018 by agogo22

Athlete, actor and activist Aimee Mullins talks about her prosthetic legs — she’s got a dozen amazing pairs — and the superpowers they grant her: speed, beauty, an extra 6 inches of height … Quite simply, she redefines what the … Continue reading →

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Anatomical Fish Zip Bags by Japanese Designer Keiko Otsuhata | Colossal

Posted on September 29, 2017 by agogo22

Japanese designer Keiko Otsuhata has brought a new dimension to the popularity of fish as food by turning the sea creature into a functional-out-of-water zip bag. In Japan, fried fish (especially mackerel) is often seen on bar menus, and is prepared by … Continue reading →

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Manchester Day Parade 2013

Posted on June 5, 2013 by agogo22

We have been busy preparing for the biggest parade of the year here in my home city of Manchester, The Manchester Day Parade. Modelled on American and Irish events it aims to celebrate the communities, diversity and creativity of the … Continue reading →

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Online MBA: The Business of Fast Fashion

Posted on March 25, 2013 by agogo22

The Business of Fast Fashion ‘Fast Fashion’ refers to clothing and accessories that are designed to reflect current industry trends, yet produced using less expensive materials to ensure a low price tag. For the last two decades, clothing retailers like … Continue reading →

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