


A fashion student’s perspective: The influence of fashion magazines
25th April 2022


Travelling abroad with children and babies
3rd May 2022Nature is a divine source of inspiration seen in the arts throughout history. From iconic water lily oil paintings by French Impressionist Claude Monet to Elie Saab couture gowns, the natural world continues to influence creators.
Florals in Fashion
From cultural clothing to modern designs, floral motifs appear in designer collections and on the highstreets every season and will continue to do so for the foreseeable.
Décor
Interior design and architecture frequently incorporate nature into concepts. There are rooftop gardens in built-up urban areas and skyrise gardens in
A growing trend
Perhaps it’s a movement to secure creative outlets that are sustainable, but there is a rise of gardening platforms. At a time when throwaway fashion is a perpetual problem and contributes to landfills, sustainable content is crucial. A community of garden enthusiasts and newcomers use social media to document their efforts and share ideas. Through fun and engaging posts, more and more online communities are being established. This is a result of content being relatable and comment sections providing a space for like-minded people to interact with one another. Gardening influencers tend to document their journey – including the highs and lows – from the beginning. This transparency makes gardening feel achievable to anyone and encourages followers to grow their own produce.
“I got the keys and have been documenting my journey into gardening on YouTube and social media ever since! I don’t pretend to be an expert and don’t shy away from showing my mistakes,” she tells us.
Gardening media
There is an extensive list of gardening magazines available that convey the message of how important sustainability is. These magazines, such as Easy Gardens, feature DIYs that encourage repurposing materials. Even though gardening is not the magazine’s theme, Daphne’s Diary, used social media to highlight how fashion and homeware items can be repurposed in gardens. Ideas that show handbags being used as hanging baskets and high heels turned into plant pots.
In a bid to encourage the next generation to be more eco-friendly, Rhia Powell decided to start the UK’s first gardening magazine dedicated to children. Rhia is a creator with sustainability at the forefront of her designs and content. She wants to encourage both children and families to grow food and garden together.
Events
Garden events are becoming more and more creative to stand out from the crowd and provide visitors with unforgettable experiences. An unconventional gardening event at Alnwick Gardens even offers visitors a ‘Plateful of Poison Afternoon Tea’ experience. Alongside food and ‘toxifying tea’, the experience includes a tour around the Poison Garden with stories about real tales of poison and murder.
It’s clear that nature infiltrates everyday life and inspires creative decisions within us all. At a time when global warming continues to impact the planet, gardening is a sustainable outlet that encourages greener choices and creativity. Nature has deep roots within the arts and will continue to do so.