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Our 2019 Festival Essentials – Get Ready With Us

Posted on May 23 2019

Festival season is here! You’ve bought your ticket; the group chat is getting everyone excited and now you’re wondering what to pack. It’s a good idea to travel light, but...

The Bank Holiday Edit – 3 Day Weekend Vibes

Posted on May 14 2019

At this time of year, you can really sense summer approaching. The lighter evenings have us all contemplating after work drinks, pub lunches and finalising our summer holiday plans. Nothing...

Tags: Bank Holiday Events Ideas Lifestyle Music

My Summer Travels 2018 with Ria

Posted on October 04 2018

As summer come’s to a close I’m left here staring out at the cloudy British sky and reminiscing on the sunny destinations I managed to visit this summer. From the...

Tags: Amalfi Barcelona italy Lifestyle Spain Style Summer Travel

Autumnal Fashion on a Budget

Posted on September 17 2018

So Autumn is almost upon us, Sunday 23rd September to be exact! Which means its nearly time for the leggings, cosy jumpers and chunky knitwear to come out. If...

Tags: Autumn/Winter Budgeting Denim Discount eBay Fashion Savings Style

The Most Instagram-worthy Brunch Spots In London

Posted on August 17 2018

As of recent, a new trend has completely taken over social media… 'Brunching!' Commonly known as the meal eaten between breakfast and lunch. Bloggers and food lovers alike are...

Tags: Brunch Drunch Instagram Lifestyle Sketch The Coppa Club

How To Graduate Better Than Yeezy

Posted on July 18 2018

People people people. What can I say? What a year it’s been! If you happened to stumble across any of my previous posts, you might know that in January...

Tags: Grad Scheme Graduate Graduation Intern Lifestyle University

The Biggest Men’s Coachella 2018 Festival Trends

Posted on April 24 2018

We all know how Coachella sets pace for the rest of the festivals throughout the year. Hate it or love it that’s just the way it is, as it’s...

Tags: Brooklyn Beckham Coachella Fashion Festival Justin Bieber Lifestyle Music Style

Swingers - The New London Oxford Street Location

Posted on April 05 2018

Last week, I went down to the new Swingers West End crazy golf branch, on Oxford Street in Central London. It had only been open for a week and...

Tags: Activities Crazy Golf Fun Day Out Lifestyle Oxford Street Swingers London

Alexa Chung Returns as The New Face of Superga Cotu 2750 Shoes

Posted on March 22 2018

As some of you may already know, British fashion designer, model and TV presenter Alexa Chung has been announced as the new face of the SS18 Superga Campaign! She’s...

Tags: Alexa Chung Brand Ambassador Cotu 2750 Style Superga Trainers

Jo's 5 Final Intern Tips & Farewell

Posted on March 16 2018

Well, I’ve reached the end. As I’m sat in the UKK office on my final day, reflecting on the last few months, I thought it would be nice to...

Tags: Fashion Friends Intern Kool Lifestyle University

Through the Eyes of a West Ham Fan

Posted on March 02 2018

West Ham Vs. Watford (10/02) - London Olympic Stadium We’ll start with the train there. There were lots of West Ham fans on it, singing and stuff, being a...

Tags: Football Lifestyle London Olympic Stadium Watford West Ham

A look back at the 52nd annual Super Bowl Sunday, 2018!

Posted on February 23 2018

There's only 345 days until the next Super Bowl. Can't wait that long, why don't you sit back and enjoy my take on last month's game? Just go and grab...

Tags: Justin Timberlake Music New Era Philadelphia Eagles Style Super Bowl

University of Westminster BA - London Fashion Week 2018

Posted on February 17 2018

Yesterday I attended the BA Fashion Design (University of Westminster), runway collection at London Fashion Week. It was a monumental start to kick off the season. As it was...

Tags: Collections Debut LFW Lifestyle London Fashion Week Style University of Westminster

Part 1 - Jo's Story Of A UKK Intern

Posted on February 09 2018

I haven’t made a single cup of coffee. That’s the stereotype isn’t it? All interns are basically the poor sods who make everyone coffee and run around photocopying things....

Tags: Fashion Intern Lifestyle UKK University

My 2018 Valentine's Day Guide

Posted on February 02 2018

Finding something to do on Valentine’s Day can sometimes be a task and a half. Whether you’re on a budget, trying to plan your first date or struggling to...

Tags: couples date date night Lifestyle romantic activities valentines valentines day

Recap - Looking back at 2017's Streetwear Trends

Posted on December 22 2017

As we approach the end of 2017 it’s only right that we look back at some of the streetwear trends that captivated everyone. Will any of these trends enter...

Tags: Balenciaga Fashion Fila Hype Jack & Jones Lifestyle Style Trends

New Era x Nickelodeon Collaboration - 90's Edition

Posted on December 14 2017

Earlier this month New Era unveiled their new collaboration with Nickelodeon, celebrating some of the networks most iconic television shows from the 90’s. If you’re one for nostalgia, then...

Tags: Baseball Caps Caps Hey Arnold New Era Nickelodeon Rocko's Modern Life Rugrats Style

UKK’s Ultimate Christmas Stocking Filler Guide

Posted on December 08 2017

Struggling for Christmas gift inspiration? Ideally you want to find something they like, that won't end up being exchanged for something else on Boxing Day! You have a Christmas...

Tags: Christmas Shopping Ellesse Jack & Jones Lifestyle Style Superdry Vero Moda

Last Streetwear Drops of 2017

Posted on November 30 2017

Looking back through 2017, we have had some phenomenal drops this year! Including some real iconic collaborations that have done a lot for the “Culture”. The Louis Vuitton x...

Tags: Adidas Chanel Fashion Kanye West Louis Vuitton Nike Pharrell Williams Style Supreme Yeezy

Swingers - London's First Crazy Golf Bar

Posted on November 17 2017

Last week, me and a couple of my friends got together for lunch and drinks at Swingers (London’s first crazy golf venue). As neither of us had done anything...

Tags: Activities Crazy Golf Days Out Lifestyle London

FILA x Sanrio Collaboration - Hello Kitty Collection

Posted on November 09 2017

Fila (one of our favourite brands), have just collaborated with Sanrio to produce the Hello Kitty Collection! Having looked at some of their sneak previews over the past few...

Tags: Collaboration Fila Hello Kitty Limted Edition Sanrio Style

Hype x Star Wars Launch Party - Truman Brewery, Shoreditch.

Posted on November 03 2017

Last night, we got invited down to the Hype x Star Wars launch party at The Old Truman Brewery. Upon arrival it looked lively from the outside. You could...

Tags: Alex Mytton Hype Joshua Williams Remel London Star Wars Style

Inside The Fila Archive Project - Protein Studios London

Posted on August 18 2017

Fila recently held an exclusive exhibition at the Protein Studios in London - Shoreditch, to celebrate their legacy of +100 years! Fila collaborated with online vintage retailer Too Hot as...

Tags: Fashion Lifestyle

90's Comeback Brands at Jacket Required - Menswear Tradeshow, London

Posted on August 03 2017

Last week, the UKK team returned to the Jacket Required menswear trade show, at the Truman Brewery in Shoreditch – London. After 10 minutes of walking around the exhibit,...

Tags: Fashion Jacket Required Kangol Kappa KSwiss Style Tradeshow Umbro

An Exclusive First Look at our HYPE x UKK Water Bottle Backpack Collab

Exclusive HYPE x UKK Water Bottle Backpack

Posted on July 24 2017

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We’ve got together with our good friends at Hype to produce an exclusive backpack collaboration which will be dropping very soon. This is a collab you won’t want to...

Tags: Backpack Backtoschool Bag Collaboration College Exclusive Fashion Hype Style

Postcard From Ria - Our European Adventure - Miles and Smiles Away

Posted on July 10 2017

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Welcome to our mini travel blog series. Our friend, colleague and guest blogger Ria, hangs up her 9-5 to go travelling around Europe with her partner. They will be exploring...

Tags: Black Forest Budapest Germany Lake Constance Lifestyle Steins Travelling

Inside Aegon Championships, Queens Club

Posted on July 03 2017

Last weekend, the UKK crew went down to the Queen’s Club in West Kensington to see the Aegon 2017 Championships. It is a Men's tournament with both single and doubles,...

Tags: Aegon Championships Ellesse Fila Lifestyle Queens Club Style Tennis Wimbledon

Glasto Glamping In-style

Posted on June 16 2017

When you think of Glastonbury you think of mud, tents, more mud. Amazing live music, alcohol, drunk people throwing up outside your tent. Celeb sightings, dirt, sweat and baby...

All Access - #Grime4Corbyn London

Posted on June 05 2017

Last week I won tickets to #Grime4Corbyn. If you remember my last post you’ll know that I said it would be interesting to see what the event would be...

Inside London's First Ever Sneaker Con

Posted on June 01 2017

Sneaker Con, the world’s largest trainer convention had its debut in London. So of course, it was only right that I had to be there. Doors opened at 12pm,...

Tags: Hammersmith Lifestyle Qiasomar SneakerconLondon Style TeddyBoostGod Trainers

Jeremy Corbyn's Exclusive Grime Party

Posted on May 19 2017

Whenever I hear politicians are trying to utilise social media I cringe in disbelief! As 9 times out 10, they are never themselves on there, and just overdo it!...

Tags: Grime4Corbyn Instagram Jeremy Corbyn JME Lifestyle Politics Snapchat

Enter Our Festival Giveaway 🎉

Posted on May 15 2017

As you're fully aware, the festival season is just around the corner! Coachella in all its glitz and glamour kicked off the start of the season, and We Are FSTVL...

Tags: Ellesse Festival Giveaway Hype Instagram Lifestyle Spiral

Is Stormzy okay for a first timer concert?

Posted on May 05 2017

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Back when I was 13, the closest thing I got to a concert was the Choice FM Junior Jam! This was an annual event, held by the late radio...

Tags: Brixton Academy Concert Ghetts GSAP Tour Music Stormzy

Anthony Joshua – Real or Fake Persona?

Posted on April 28 2017

On 29th April, Anthony Joshua (aka Femi) is faced with the biggest fight of his career, going up against Vladimir Klitschko for the IBF world title. Anthony Joshua has...

Tags: Anthony Joshua Boxing Fresh Ego Kid Heavyweight Lifestyle

Our Coachella Festival 2017 Roundup

Posted on April 25 2017

Last weekend, Coachella kicked off the start of the festival season with a bang! Everyone was eager to see what the outfit trends of 2017 were going to be. Whilst...

Tags: Coachella Festivals Kendall Jenner Music Rihanna Style Summer

Our Coachella Festival Favourites From Last Year

Posted on April 18 2017

It’s almost that time of year again, as the world’s most glamorous festival approaches! Coachella is one of THE most sought after festival's to attend. It's highly desirable for the...

Tags: Brooklyn Beckham Coachella Festivals Jaden Smith Kendall Jenner Music Style Summer

Inside Tinie Tempah's 'Youth' Pop-up in Shoreditch, London

Posted on April 11 2017

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Tinie Tempah (English rapper and song writer) held a pop-up in Shoreditch to celebrate his new album 'Youth' coming out on 14th April 2017. The pop-up was based around...

Tags: Events Music Pop Up Shoreditch Streetwear Tinie Tempah Youth

Sixth June x Lexy Panterra New Activewear Collection

Posted on April 06 2017

Sixth June is an established street wear clothing brand originated from Paris, France. The street wear scene is huge in Europe, but for many of us worldwide this is...

Tags: Activewear Hoodies Lexy Panterra Sixth June Up & Coming YouTube

The Girls of Crepe City, London

Posted on March 30 2017

Women’s streetwear is just constantly evolving. With celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Kim Kardashian breathing a new lease of life in to brands like Champion and Kappa,...

Tags: Champion Crepe City Events Girls Hoodies Nike Style Supreme Tracksuit

Hand Luggage Struggles? Fūl Backpacks Fit The Bill

Posted on March 22 2017

Finding the right hand luggage is a lot more challenging than looking for a suitcase. Once you check in your suitcase you don't see it again. But your hand...

Tags: Backpack City Break Fūl Hand Luggage Holiday Justin Timerlake Up & Coming Vashtie

Hoodrich UK - "From Nothing To Something"

Posted on March 13 2017

HOODRICH UK have been around since 2014. I guess you could say I came late to the party, as they only came to my attention towards the end of...

Tags: Dizzee Rascal GVNMNT Hoodie Mist Sneakbo Streetwear Up & Coming

Blac. Pop-up Store Launch Party - Shoreditch, London

Posted on March 06 2017

It's a Thursday night in the city and what else is there to do but go to a launch of a new brand! Blac. apparel launched their new collection...

Tags: Becca D Blac. Box Park Launch Party MTV Pop Up Shoreditch Up & Coming

Mr. Homage Tees - The Man, The Myth, The Legend

Posted on February 27 2017

So I went to Hackney last week to meet the mystery man behind the brand HomageTees. Let’s just say I left pleasantly surprised! This isn’t a man that’s in...

Tags: ASAP Rocky Betsy Blue HomageTees Maya Jama Phoebe Lettice Rita Ora Skepta Up & Coming

Pop Music Awards or Brit Awards? Is it finally time for Change?

Posted on February 23 2017

So what did we think of the Brit Awards last night, was it diverse enough? When you hear the term diversity it’s usually associated with race. But in this instance...

Tags: Brit Awards Diversity ITV Music Rated Awards

Our London Fashion Week Street Style Favourites AW17

Posted on February 22 2017

Some of the most stylish have flocked to our streets once again, to grace London with the latest trends. Yes that’s right, it was Fashion Week. I can’t believe it’s over already....

Tags: Fashion LFW London Fashion Week Style

100’s of Yeezy fans left disgruntled by Adidas’ new raffle system!

Posted on February 15 2017

Last weekend I came down to House of Hoops Footlocker, to see Kanye West’s launch of the Yeezy 350 Boost V2. And like many others I was shocked to...

Tags: Baseball Caps Dad Hat Exclusive Foot Locker Footwear House of Hoops Kanye West New Release Streetwear Style Yeezy

Fresh Ego Kid - New Season Baseball Caps & Snapbacks

Posted on September 16 2016

Suede snapbacks, mesh tucker hats and classic polo caps are just a few of the eye catching styles from the edgy urban brand, Fresh Ego Kid and who better to...

Tags: Anthony Joshua Baseball Caps Caps FEK Fresh Ego Kid Marvin Morgan Snapbacks Streetwear Style

Bestseller Group - Summer Party at their London Showrooms

Posted on September 09 2016

Summer is in it's final flashes but to celebrate the season we were invited along to the Bestsellers Groups Annual Summer Party. Their London offices are located right in the...

Tags: Bestseller Camden Brewery Fashion Street Jack & Jones Lifestyle Noisy May ONLY Only & Sons Shoreditch Summer Party Vero Moda Vila

Buying Behind the Scenes - Hype Spring Summer 2017 Season

Posted on August 12 2016

UK Kolours like to keep one step ahead of the trends. Picking the koolest offerings from the newest brand collections is no easy task but it is certainly fun....

Tags: Behind the scenes Buying Hype Liam Green Spring Summer 2017

Jacket Required - Menswear Tradeshow, The Old Truman Brewery, London

Posted on August 08 2016

Ever wondered just how retailers make decisions behind the scenes? I have always had an interest in the workings of fashion brands and what happens before the garments make their...

Tags: Brands Buying DJinns Jacket Required Style TOMS Tradeshow Truman Brewery

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