Amanda Wakeley Amanda Wakeley kicked off her AW16 offering with an elemental theme and colouring blocking. Loose tied hair added to the simplicity of the pieces, portraying innocence and purity. Exaggerated silhouettes create an elegant feel, with a mixture of straight and A-line cuts. The use of sheer fabrics created a beautiful drape which complimented what seemed to be a...Read More
Erdem In a fabulous display of 20th century chic, Erdem Moralioglu presented his AW16 pieces amidst beautiful boudoir set designs inspired by English artist Oliver Messel. The Canadian born designer found the muse for his collection amongst the women of old Hollywood, explaining that “she might pick up a 1920s shift dress and mix it...Read More
Surrounded by the opulent interiors of Carlton House terrace Ong-Oaj Pairam presented his AW16 collection. Inspired by ‘Havisham’ the collection is a mixture of luxe materials with emphasis on feminine designs, hand embroidery and soft tailoring. Divided between two rooms models wore stripped back makeup and softly plaited hair creating an ethereal mood. Delicate raw...Read More
“What Vogue did made sense to me because it dealt with fantasy and the magical. As I studied its archive I started really to understand photography.” – Tim Walker Fantasy and magic, two words that succinctly describe the publishing juggernaut that is Vogue. From young girls dreamily escaping real life through its glossy pages to...Read More
Having gained inspiration for around 50 new street style looks from its incredible catwalks, and soaking up its celebrity appearances, ranging from Keira Knightley and Naomi Campbell to Donna Air and Nicholas Hoult, it’s safe to say that London Fashion Week yet again exceeded expectations this time around. As a summary, I’m going to delve...Read More
All eyes were fixed on Vogue Fashion Fund winner for AW16. Mary took her show back to her roots, setting up showcase in her place of study, Central St Martins. Exposed brickwork lined the show space and a metallic fabric reminiscent of kitchen foil covered the floor, while a large bundle of metallic balloons crafting the entrance...Read More
Anya Hindmarch Last year saw Anya Hindmarch pull together a collection that celebrated the best of British, branding her clothing and accessories with logos of favourite British brands such as Daz and John Lewis, but this year she has gone all digital. Pixelated patterns on sneakers and emoji covered arm candy paved the way for this...Read More
With the humble dinner jacket at its origins, the Autumn Winter 2016 offering from Daks celebrated the elegance of the English evening but certainly not as we know it. In a distinct and brave move, Creative Director Filippo Scuffi took us on a gothic descent. Eyes were smokey, hair was slick and black was the...Read More
Sometimes you just need to get out of London, so last weekend my date and I decided to sample Bristol. Friends had been raving about the shopping, restaurants, bars and nightlife, so it sounded perfect for my 48 hours out of London. On a recommendation I had booked the Hotel du Vin, a small chain of...Read More
When was the last time you were rejected? Rejection comes in all different shapes and sizes. Through a text, an email, word of mouth, or a letter perhaps. Through a polite “thanks, but no thanks” sugar coated speech, a lack of invitation or that sense of not really fitting in. Rejection is a card that...Read More
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