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London life: artist Kehinde Wiley at the National Gallery
The National Gallery in London currently has an exibition by American artist, Kehinde Wiley that you simply must not miss. Most famously known…
Sustainable fashion: Pop London and manufacturing abroad
As the founder of a British sustainable fashion brand and as an expert in ethical and sustainable fashion I was invited to COP26 in Glasgow. In my panel discussions I was asked…
Vegan gifts for her!
We have some amazing vegan gifts for her ideas. Both online and at our boutique in London
It's easy to be cynical, believing is hard work
Last week, an internationally respected broadsheet published an article with the goal of debunking sustainable fashion: it doesn’t exist according to the author and it is all a marketing and PR ploy. With what aim I wonder?
Best of Baroque: Artemisia Gentileschi
Since October the National Gallery has been hosting the most extensive exhibition of leading Baroque artist, Artemisia Gentileschi. In 17th Century Europe, female artists
Musing about the movies
I only know of two people in my wider circle of friends who decided to brave the cinema since March…
Top 5 Tips: How to be more sustainable with fashion
Pop London founder and sustainable fashion expert, Shazia Saleem teamed up with fashion stylist Natalie Daley to share their top 5 tips
Black History Month: The World's Beloved Toni Morrison
October is Black History Month and throughout the month we hope to share the joy, inspiration and wisdom imparted by Black leaders both past and present. Black History Month was first created
Work from home tips: Ready, set, zoom!
Working from home looks set to stay at least for the rest of 2020 so I thought I’d share some work from home tips including one of my secret weapons for online meetings.
The great British staycation
Have you settled on a staycation this Summer? It’s so depressing! I’m being melodramatic, of course a staycation needn’t be boring except
Capsule wardrobe: 5 pieces for summer fashion 2020
What would you include in a capsule wardrobe of just five easy fashion styles for Summer 2020? Whether or not sustainability in fashion is important to you, creating an edited capsule wardrobe for 2020 can help make daily styling easier and less effort.
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
I binge read Brit Bennet’s new book, The Vanishing Half over one and a half days as I got sucked into the world of the twin protagonists spanning two generations.
The best tinted moisturisers
The best tinted moisturisers tried and tested by us
Everything you need to know about Summer fashion trends 2020
Summer 2020 fashion trends almost became irrelevant due to the health crisis but as lockdown eases and we head back into public view
Black-owned businesses in London that we love
Monero Kids Boutique, founded by Sandra, used to have a boutique at Blue House Yard opposite our boutique
Coronavirus experience
Coronavirus, or Covid-19 to be more specific, is 2020’s biggest global event shutting the planet’s countries and populations down. As we ease out of lockdown have you had time to reflect?
Fashion templates: Creatives in the time of coronavirus
Time for a bit of fun especially for creative kids…
From Scotland with love...the one & only Harris Tweed
The founders of Pop grew up in Scotland and our designer, Shazia was sponsored twice by Harris Tweed mills to produce high profile collections.