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Jan132018 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

Generation Boob Job

Medical reasons or pure vanity, why do so many millennials turn to breast surgery? Breast augmentations and implants may not be as popular as 10 years ago but breast surgery continues to seduce more and more young people worldwide. The development of new plastic surgery techniques and procedures such as remodelling or lifting makes boob jobs very popular especially with the X generation. Leopoldine, a 23 years old French law student had breast remodelling for her 18th Birthday. Meghna, a 20 years old Indian student, on the other hand, had breast surgery for medical reasons. These two millennials shared with us the story behind their boob jobs. The culture of social media and selfies has changed people’s perception of their physical appearance. It became an obsession for the youn

Dec132017 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

The other end of the runway: A male models perspective on the modelling industry

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Question 1: Do you see yourself represented as a young black male in the modelling industry ? Answer: There aren't that many black male models in the industry that I can say 'I identify with" I initially didn't think I was represented because I haven't been signed to an agency, therefore, I'm not a professional. However, the comments and praise I have got from those who have been watching me, explained that being signed doesn't define being a professional. So, now looking back on what you asked, yes I do see myself represented as young black male modelling in the industry. I am representing myself asI slowly make my way up. Question 2: What inspired you in wanting to pursue modelling? Answer: Hmm, this is actually a difficult question to answer believe it or not.

Dec132017 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

The wonderful world of Topshop: A true experience of the concessions

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Topshop is vast becoming known as a diverse fashion forward brand Topshop caters to a wide demographic of people from the cool kids to the sophisticated stylish bloggers. It has around 500 shops worldwide of which 300 are based in the UK. One of the main successes is the several concessions it is home to, from classic 80's vintage jewelry, personal shoppers, to elegant red carpet boutique dresses, it has undoubtedly proven to be one of the top retail brands and competitors in the UK, setting itself apart from other stores with its ability to have an ora of inclusiveness, while still having a quirky edge to it overall. The many concessions that Topshop is home to has many stark similarities to that of Selfridges and Harrods in the sense that you are able to go to

Dec132017 by Voice of LondonNo Comments

There’s a new store in town: Reserved

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The name "Reserved' was chosen in 1998, when the brand first launched, it only appealed to Polish customers. Now, twenty years later, it is established across many markets. The Polish label has now opened in the center of London alongside other fashion-forward high-street brands- Topshop, River Island, Berska and others. This new store aims to become one of the top five retailers in the world and stabilize its presence all around Europe. What can we expect? Like H&M and Zara, the store offers womenswear, menswear and kidswear. Although it is not as 'trend-led' as some of its high street rivals, the prices are definitely more affordable which the customers seem to love. Could this be a new threat to some of the other stores? We decided to interview store members and question w...