I look forward to winter as an excuse to ‘bundle up in knitwear and cosy coats’. But the plummeting temperatures have a frosty downside for your wardrobe too, namely giving up the lure of bare legs. If ‘tights’ are your... Continue reading →

It’s November, and I’m back in the UK, after a week of scary moments – none of which were Halloween-related. Happy Halloween by the way… and the best costume goes to…. I took a week off from writing Zips It Up... Continue reading →

Yeezy Crocs in 2020 It’s November, so let’s start looking forward to 2020’s most random footwear fad.  And the first person to set the trend is a six year-old. It’s rare for a six-year-old to cause such a ruckus, but when said child... Continue reading →

Liam Gallagher’s fashion label Pretty Green has been saved from administration by JD Sports with debts of £17.5million. The considerable list of creditors includes some high profile (and rather ironic) fashion names like Oasis and All Saints. The Company’s debts... Continue reading →

You probably last opened a Christmas advent calendar, filled with seasonal chocolates, when you were 8 years old.  And of course,  the entire month’s worth of choccies were probably devooured by Dec 2nd. Well, we’ve grown up, and so have advent calendars.... Continue reading →

Welcome to this verywet and miserable UK mid-October. For those of you attempting ‘Stoptober’, you really must be struggling with demons right now as it’s raining everywhere here in the UK, every day, all the time. Depressing. I need my “wine... Continue reading →

$3,000 Jesus trainers filled with holy water and bearing a crucifix are the newest way to blaspheme or worship, depending on your viewpoint. Yes, these Air Max 97s come in white, and carry 60ccs of holy water from the river Jordan... Continue reading →

It’s not only us in oversized knitwear from now until next Spring – it’s our pets too. Autumn / Winter is officially here, and thanks to H&M’s new dog jumpers, you and your pup can wear the same winter warmers... Continue reading →

Victoria’s Secret might not immediately come to mind straight away when one thinks of “inclusive” brands. Historically, it’s been all about stick thin, super tall, perfect ‘angels’, such as Kendal Jenner or Giselle. But the company has had no choice... Continue reading →

Welcome to this autumnal edition of Zips It Up. As we wave goodbye to Summer, the Fashion Weeks, which signal the beginning of a new season, have come to the end via the Milan instalment. My favourite Italian label, Gucci, had... Continue reading →