Bannd Apparel AW17 Trade Shows. Phew ! We have had a crazy but amazing past few weeks exhibiting at various trade shows from Las Vegas to London. We kicked off our AW17 trade show season by heading over to Las […]
Read MoreBlack Cats You may have noticed that, here at Banned Apparel HQ, we have a love of not only all things vintage but for the darker side too. Whoever said black is boring could not be further away from the […]
Read MoreHistory of the Petticoat The petticoat, petycote (probably derived from the Old French petite cote, “little coat”) appeared in literature in the 15th century in reference to a kind of padded waistcoat, or undercoat, worn for warmth over the shirt by […]
Read MoreHalloween Outfit Inspiration. There are less than two weeks to go until, what many would consider to be, the best season ever; Halloween(!), a time for many of us grown ups to play dress up and channel our inner Wednesday […]
Read MoreThe Occult Fashion Movement. The Occult fashion movement is making a fierce comeback but, unlike the 90’s, it is a lot more subtle, with touches of darkness and Gothic undertones attracting a much wider audience. Today’s Occult fashion features symbols […]
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