She’s kept it classy.

I’m a big believer in the monochromatic wardrobe, and here’s a collection that appreciates there are some women out here who’ve really had enough of the day-glo activewear. I’m personally loving the black, white and gray combos, but the little bit of colour she’s thrown in – royal blue, baby pink and red – isn’t offensive either.

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The prices are great.

Given the mega-celebrity endorsement,  I was expecting pieces from the collection to hurt my feelings (and my pocket) – but paying just £30 for a cap and vest (in the yummiest fabric, I might add) was a pleasant surprise. There are plenty of sportswear brands that are more than comfortable with their premium pricing, but B’s approach looks like it wants more people to access her stuff so she’ll be on course to becoming a real contender in this market.

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There’s room for more. 

There’s ALOT in this first collection – hats, leggings, jackets, shirts, vests, sports bras – but I’m excited by the possibility that design-wise, her people could really push the boat. She’s played it safe this time round and that will obviously work in her favour. But there’s nothing novelty about debut, which makes me think she’s gonna come back even stronger.

Have you checked out the new Ivy Park collection? What do you think of it? Let me know in the comments. 

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In England we have the Suffragettes to thank for that. They blazed a trail over one hundred years ago to fight for the vote and for women to be equal to men. Sometimes it is forgotten, but the lengths these women went to for their fight could put us modern day feminists to shame.

The Wilding Festival takes it name from suffragette Emily Wilding Davison, who stepped in front of King George the V’s horse at Epsom Derby. Whether intended or not, her resulting death became a symbol of dedication to the suffragette movement. Her funeral drew huge crowds, dressed in white, lining the streets through Bloomsbury. This multimedia art festival attempts to bring people together in the memory of this moment in history and the fight for equality.

The line up is a mix of folklore-ish traditions, children’s theatre, dance performances and an exhibition featuring 28 artists from around the world. Each event takes the notions of equality, freedom to protest and the aesthetic of the movement at its core. There will also be a memorial procession to reflect the 6000 strong-crowd who marched behind Davison’s coffin and Most Curious tours bringing the history of the time to life. The Bloomsbury community has a great creative reputation, thanks to the likes of Virginia Wolf and the rest of the Bloomsbury set. No doubt this festival will be an interesting mix of arts, crafts and girl power. And, who knows, maybe girls will run the world one day after all…? (Words: Laura Thornley)

The Wilding Festival takes place on June 13th to 16th. For more info visit: www.thewildingfestival.co.uk

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