
AN INSIGHT
UNI - FASHION - TRAVEL -LIFESTYLE - FOOD - MUSIC
Hi ... I'm Mia, a 21-year-old second year student, studying Fashion Communication & Promotion at Nottingham Trent University.
My blog includes an insight into work from my course modules - with a clear fashion focus. Additionally, I'll often discuss interesting and unconventional topics - typically linking to my personal experiences and beliefs :)
Enjoy xx

Incredible Black Designers Who Were Suppressed By The Fashion Industry
Again, another amazing and educational post by @bxnpxckr. As a Fashion Journalist for Vogue, Magazine Uniform, Prada and Burberry, I...

The Fashion World & Its Issue With Race
Today fashion journalist @bxnpxrk made a very important and insightful Instagram post, opening people's eyes to the real world of fashion...

Lockdown: a blessing in disguise?
Before the official announcement of lockdown, it sounds cliché but I really felt things were beginning to come together for me. For...

America's Two Viruses: COVID-19 and RACISM
I can't believe that in 2020, racism is still very much an issue that black people (in particular) are facing every. single. day. I also...

Brand Focus: Halpern
Halpern was created by Michael Halpern in 2017. The brand is stunning - if I had to sum it up in a few words I'd have to choose:...

HANIFA: Introducing a Digital Runway
The ready-to-wear contemporary line premiered via Instagram on Friday evening (re-watch at @hanifabridal). The digital show exhibited...

Brief 5 Review
Today I got my feedback from Nick Gilbert, the fragrance industry specialist who reviewed my presentation. His feedback had been what I...

Nottingham's Goose Fair
Reflecting over my short and sweet time in Nottingham, I realised this was one of my favourite memories of first term. It hurts knowing...

My Brand Based on Natural Rituals
“S P E C T R U M” Targeted towards Gen Z and their known mental health struggles, SPECTRUM uses aromatherapy to enhance mental health and...

Mastering the Fakeaway
Where I live is practically in the middle of nowhere, so as you can imagine there isn't a great range of takeaways at the best of times....

Making the Durag High Fashion
The durag is seen as a symbol of ‘black life, self-preservation, resistance and authenticity” according to British Vogue Editor-in-Chief,...

Fragrance Storytelling
“STORY TELLING AND SCENT ARE FUNDEMENTALLY INTERTWINED. WE CAN’T SELL THE ACTUAL SMELL ON FILM” - Sarah Rotheram, CEO, Miller Harris...

The Fragrance Industry: Then & Now
During Ancient Egyptian times, fragrances were used as a form of communication to talk to their Gods. In current times, this can actually...

London Fashion Week for Men: Turning Digital & Gender-Neutral
Earlier this week the British Fashion Council announced that Men's fashion week, set to be held on the week commencing 12th June, will...

Moodboard task: Natural Rituals
I have to say these are definitely my favourite mood boards I've created! I used inDesign only, and sourced all my pictures from...

Resurgence of the People - 2019
Whilst in New York, I remember sitting in the MET museum's Great Hall looking at this painting by Kent Monkman for around an hour. It is...

Vogue Italia - April 2020
A magazine cover for the history books. The first ever plain Vogue magazine cover, symbolising a mark of respect to the mourning people...

Moodboard Task: Current Fragrance Market
This task was to create a moodboard about the fragrance market and what is happening now in the sector that feels interesting. We were...




















