As we saw with the Hairy Leggings & Swimsuit uproar, there are some dark corners of the fashion world that are far from pretty. And unfortunately, it’s only going to get uglier. Sorry. I recently came across some very disturbing beachwear emblazoned with Donald’s Trump’s face, complete with open mouth and 3 sets of double chins resembling a wrinkly […]
As it’s wedding season, I thought I’d spread some love in the way of an etiquette lesson. I know, super romantic. But when it comes to wedding etiquette UK folk can be a little bemused as to the dos and don’ts of gift giving (and receiving). Honeymoon funds can cause tension, and buying something like a toaster […]
What do your clothes say about you? Statement clothing is something that has been around…well…since fashion began really. Your clothes can either be just that – something functional to cover you up, or, they can say something about you. If you have been on the internet over the last couple of weeks, you might have […]
I don’t know about you but a dog birthday party is my kind of party. The thought of a room filled with wagging tails and puppy dog eyes fills me with an immense joy that I can’t even begin to explain. So it probably comes as no surprise that I’ve scoured the web in search […]
Do you ever feel low, stressed or down in the dumps during the winter? If you do, then it is very possible you might be suffering from winter depression. The medical name for winter blues is seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Don’t worry – you are not alone, and it isn’t something to feel embarrassed […]
With the mercury dropping, it is clear that winter is here! But don’t throw in the style towel when the temperature drops. Bags of Love has you covered when it comes to looking stylish in the cold. We have some of the best winter clothes, to keep your look on tip top form over the winter months. […]
Child exploitation is a devastating topic right now in the clothing industry. BBC’s Panorama uncovered this week “The Kids Who Have to Sew to Survive,” and it was a topic, which really struck a nerve with us. The effects of child labour are extensive and soul shattering and, unfortunately, very real. Much like the workhouses […]
Last week was the Down’s Syndrome Association ‘My Perspective’ annual photography competition. Bags of Love attended the event and donated 25 canvas prints of the shortlisted entries for display in the gallery at Kew Gardens where the awards ceremony was held. The quality of the final selection was second to none, a wide range of […]
As some of you may know, last week was Graduate Fashion Week where the world’s best and brightest designing talents emerge from the labyrinth corridors of higher education with dazzling effect across a 4 day premiere fashion show. Naturally, being one of the UK’s leading suppliers of custom printed fabrics, Bags of Love is always […]
Well, it’s official…winter is approaching. With October comes the promise of falling leaves, shorter days, conkers and bonfires and of course…winter clothes. At Bags of Love, we have a bit of a soft spot for the colder months, because it means we can snuggle up in our gorgeous Personalised Photo Scarves. We have a wide […]