Category: Global Style and Fashion
Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the rooms that inspired Europe
BBC Charles Rennie Mackintosh was lauded in Europe but struggled in Britain Charles Rennie Mackintosh was largely unappreciated in Britain during his lifetime but in…
Saudi women respond to cleric’s advice on acceptable attire
GCShutter Women in Saudi Arabia have criticised a Saudi cleric’s advice that they should not wear embroidered clothes and avoid make up. Mohammed Alarafe, a…
How much should your boss know about you?
Getty Images The Ford Sociological Department was created to investigate and monitor the personal and work lives of employees (Credit: Getty Images) If you thought…
Selling plus-size clothing isn’t only about pleasing shoppers
Omar Fairclough (Credit: Omar Fairclough) An increasing number of brands are extending size ranges. It’s an improvement for plus-size consumers – but are companies’ motivations…
The future of Japan’s master artisans
Shiho Fukada and Keith Bedford “I can make anything,” says craftsman Noriyuki Mishima, who’s been making fake food since 1953 (Credit: Shiho Fukada and Keith…
The world’s most exclusive clothing
Feng Li/Getty Images Chinese patrons make their picks from the Hu Sheguang Haute Couture collection. (Credit: Feng Li/Getty Images) Houston philanthropist Becca Carson Thrash made…
Tajikistan ministry’s book tells women how to dress
Tajik Culture Ministry/Asia-Plus The ministry recommends traditional Tajik dress, and advises against both overtly Western and Islamic wear A book published by the government in…
In pictures: Africa’s first AfroPunk festival
Thousands of people attended the first AfroPunk festival to be held on the continent. The celebration of alternative black culture was held in the South…
How Rachel Hislop relaunched Okayplayer
BBC Rachel Hislop became editor-in-chief of Okayplayer in 2017 June was an unforgettable month for Rachel Hislop. Just not in the way she expected. For…
Its contributions to the world
Getty Images In celebration of Canada’s 150 years as a country, BBC has asked Canadians who are making waves in the worlds of science, technology,…