Rocking around the (sustainable) Christmas tree

Rocking around the (sustainable) Christmas tree

Ah, Christmas. A time of family, friends, festivity, food, and a whole lotta waste. Here at GFW we’re all about reducing our impact on the environment, so we’ve trawled the Internet and put together the definitive sustainable Christmas guide to help you navigate the holidays without adding too much to the seasonal rubbish heap.

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What is a capsule wardrobe? A sustainable clothing solution.

What is a capsule wardrobe? A sustainable clothing solution.

What is a capsule wardrobe and how do you choose the what is in it? It’s essentially a way of streamlining your wardrobe and taking the stress out of fashion so you can actually enjoy the outfit you are wearing.

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High Heels: Beauty Is Pain, Apparently

High Heels: Beauty Is Pain, Apparently

High heels, love them, hate them - but I’m sure we can all agree they’re not the most comfortable of shoes to wear. A quick Google search shows that when we type in ‘Why are high heels...’ the first automatic...

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Women wearing men's clothes: a potted history

Women wearing men's clothes: a potted history

From purposely passing as men to the advent of women wearing trousers, women have been wearing clothes traditionally intended for men for centuries. I’m not just talking about drag kings, but also women wearing men’s clothes on a regular basis - just because they’re more practical, they’re making a statement....

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Quiz: which iconic LGBTQI+ TV show character are you?

Quiz: which iconic LGBTQI+ TV show character are you?

Have you ever wondered whether you’re like Eric from Sex Education or more of an Anne Lister type? It’s time to find out which amazing LGBTQI+ TV show character you are with our exclusive quiz!

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Hawaiian Shirts - a timeless trend.

Hawaiian Shirts - a timeless trend.

Have you had a look at our new parrot print Hawaiian shirt? Did you think – Hang on! Parrots aren’t native to Hawaii! Probably not, although you’d be correct. But even more interesting: did you know that Hawaiian shirts aren’t strictly speaking Hawaiian either? They do, of course, originate from that hot little cluster of Pacific islands, but their history is much more varied and interesting. Before the 1800s, Hawaiian clothing was made of Kapa, a cloth made of tree fibre, plant dyed in geometric patterns. In the 19th century, enterprising Americans began trickling over to the island to set...

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Best Weird and Wacky Eurovision Songs Ever

Best Weird and Wacky Eurovision Songs Ever

Beth Kennedy The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will take place in the Liverpool Arena next to the River Mersey on Saturday 13 May with Semi-Finals on Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 May. Eurovison night can be plenty of fun if you hang out with mates and enjoy the subtitled translations. We take a look back over the best of the weirdest, wacky and wonderful Eurovision songs from across the decades.   Best of the weird and wonderful Eurovision performances We could easily list all the greats for this blog, such as ABBA, Celine Dion and Cliff Richard,...

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What's hot in Queer Fashion

What's hot in Queer Fashion

New queer crushes with the hottest style on the planet. Queer fashion looks for you. GFW Clothing aka Gender Free World

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