The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the eight emerging designers who will receive NEWGEN support, sponsored by Topshop, to showcase their AW16 collections at London Fashion Week (LFW) 19th - 23rd February 2016. Ashley Williams, Claire Barrow, Danielle Romeril, Faustine Steinmetz, Marta Jakubowski, Molly Goddard, Ryan Lo and Sadie Williams will all receive support this season. Ashley Williams and Ryan Lo will host catwalk shows while…
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Thea Porter: Bohemian Chic The Fashion & Textile Museum London February 6th, 2015 - May 3rd, 2015 ‘Thea’s are the only clothes I never throw away.’ Joan Collins From Syria to Soho, Thea Porter’s glamorous designs introduced ‘bohemian chic’ to 1960s London, New York and Paris. Her shop in Greek Street opened in 1966 and…
When it comes to fashion legends, to omit the Queen of anti-establishment fashion, Dame Vivienne Westwood, would be a serious crime. Westwood has been an inspiration for generations of designers, artists and musicians. Along with her former boyfriend Malcolm McLaren, she orchestrated a revolution felt far beyond the fashion industry, and has been leading it…
With the advancement of film technology, movies became an untapped resource, from which designers could not only market and sell their fashions, but also from which they could attach a certain cache and iconography from the film to their clothing. The costumes these designers made for the blockbuster films of their day have gone on…
Iconic menswear designer and rock 'n’ roll enthusiast John Varvatos celebrated the 5th Anniversary of his New York boutique in April, located at the infamous CBGB’s in Manhattan’s lower east side. Known for his “obsession” with rock music and extensive collaborations with musicians, it is more than a fitting location for the brand. He is known…
Musicians have long been a driving force in fashion. At a time when the Beyoncés of the world now command a presence alongside fashion show staples like Anna Wintour, it’s clear that musicians have staked their claim on the fashion industry like never before. Some have even dared to step out from beyond the flashes of…