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30, March 2018·1 min read

Just Seventeen’s 1986 Isle of Wight spread: Do you recognise anyone in the photos?

Did Donna become a model? Did Lisa make it to Africa? Does Edward still like "interesting girls, ones who've got something to say"? Help us identify these young Islanders from 30+ years ago who appeared in the 1986 Just Seventeen double page spread.

7, April 2016·1 min read

Rocket Fuel: Don’t miss Isle of Wight youth mag launch on Saturday night

Over 60 young people have been involved with the creation of a new youth magazine and Website, Rocket Fuel. It will carry features, poetry, interviews, fashion, art and upcoming events, as well as commenting on life as an Island teenager.

31, March 2016·1 min read

Rocket Fuel mag: Youth, arts, music, culture and fashion magazine coming soon!

Next month sees the launch of a new hub for youth, arts, music, photography, culture and fashion. It's called ROCKET FUEL and it's going to be explosive!

david bowie at scout camp on the isle of wight in 1958 -

12, January 2016·1 min read

David Bowie’s first EVER performance was on the Isle of Wight – as a scout

David Bowie gave both his first and last UK performance on the Isle of Wight and also spent time in Ventnor in the mid-60s playing at the Ventnor Winter Gardens.

24, October 2015·1 min read

Want to know how to wear trainers and look great? This Islander can help

Hannah Rochell, who has an eye for fashion and styling, publishes her second book in the En Brogue series. Not just for fashionistas, Hannah shares her knowledge and style tips on how you can wear trainers and look great.

15, March 2014·1 min read

Call for makers to take part in Make or Break Contemporary Art Fair

There are still a few places left for the Contemporary Art Fair taking place over Easter. Get in touch with Foal Arts before it's too late.

28, June 2013·1 min read

Oh So Vintage wins Best Regional Fashion Shop Award

Oh So Vintage fights off the competition to pick up Best Regional Fashion Shop award.

31, January 2013·1 min read

150 Years of Shoes on display at Guildhall until 4pm

Catch it before it goes - you have until 4pm

13, November 2012·1 min read

All invited to fundraising fashion show

Only £3 entrance and a chance to pick up some women's wear at charity event

6, August 2012·1 min read

Search is on for the ‘Natural Face’ of the Isle of Wight

Natural looking beauties wanted. Enter the comp and you could end up with a modelling contract with a London agency

3, August 2012·1 min read

Sophie Beale selected for the HATWALK team

Well done to milliner Sophie Beale for being selected to take part in prestigious event in London

1, April 2012·1 min read

Rapanui’s Invisible T-Shirt Breakthrough

Eco-fashion brand Rapanui has taken an innovative approach to the issue of transparency and traceability within the fashion industry by developing a new fabric that can make t-shirts appear invisible.

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