Celebrating Body Diversity: A New Era For Vintage Fashion
Over the last decade we’ve seen an exponential increase in appreciation for larger bodies both on the runway and in advertisements, with major fashion brands such as ASOS,, Nasty Gal, and Savage X Fenty catering to larger bodies and embracing models of various shapes and sizes. But, as anyone with a voluptuous body will tell you, there’s still a lot of work to be done…
7 Tips for Successful Charity Shopping
I've worn second-hand clothes since I was little, thanks to my mum, and some of my favourite garments have come from charity shops. As much as I love wearing second-hand clothes, though, shopping for myself as an adult can be hard work as my height, curves and individual style make...
Looking Backwards to Be Fashion Forward: Why Green is The New Black in Fashion
It’s no secret that the fashion industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions. But here at Curio’s we know that it doesn’t have to be. With Oxfam’s Second-hand September already started and Sustainable Fashion Week (SFW) set to begin on the 20th of this month...
Rebel Rebel: Why Bomber Jackets Never Get Old
The bomber jacket is one of the most iconic pieces of outerwear in fashion history – it’s minimal design, versatility and durability have kept us wanting it in our wardrobes for over 100 years. Originally designed as military apparel in 1917 and used to keep fighter pilots warm in open cockpits, the bomber jacket was a staple garment during...
Three Ways to Wear a Scarf
If you love accessorizing with scarves as much as we do then our short video demonstrating three ways to wear a scarf is for you!
INTRODUCING QUICK READS BY CURIO'S BOUTIQUE
Hey, I'm Maddie (aka @fromxthextower) and I'm a writer and visual poet based in Newcastle upon Tyne. I'm currently studying for a practice-led PhD on woman-led horror film and intertextual poetics at Northumbria University and I also work as a part-time administrator for the housing rights charity Shelter. In case you're wondering, the little cat sitting behind...