Author: londonrunway
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IS RECYCLED PLASTIC CLOTHING ACTUALLY GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?
With our oceans drowning in discarded plastic and environmental crises on the rise, Madisen Crandall discusses the efforts of those in the fashion industry to recycle plastic into clothing and whether those efforts are doing more harm than good. Bags to rags: the unofficial slogan for recycled plastic clothing. But could methods used by the…
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YOUR DAILY DOSE OF VITAMIN D:
THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN This issue, Grace Pickford explores the benefits of sunshine for our mental and physical wellbeing. Imagine if there was an all-natural way to simultaneously clear troubled skin, lower anxiety and depression, improve sleep, and boost your immunity… You’re in luck. It can be easy to forget that human bodies function as one…
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Issue 54 – The LFW Issue
Get your print copy here! The LFW Issue. Featuring Paul Costelloe, Bora Aksu, Jiri Kalfar, and Mark Fast; digital fashion and virtual clothes, full LFW report, gendered dressing through the ages, London’s fashion icons, how to spot modelling agency scams, the best items to thrift, and more. And now introducing… London Runway popsockets!
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A (Brief) Queer History of Fashion
In celebration of pride month, Maria Henry dives into the LGBTQ+ history of fashion. Why are the LGBTQ+ community so heavily associated with the fashion industry? Though it is impossible to summarise the entirety of the LGBTQ+ community’s influence on the world of fashion, this article will hopefully be able to explain some of the…
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THE MYSTICAL, THE SENTIMENTAL, AND THE SPIRITUAL: ESCAPE INTO THE PERFECT BOOK THIS SUMMER
This week Cara Balen talks about ten amazing books that you should check out this summer. From emotional memoirs to gripping adventures, this list will have the perfect book for you! As summer rolls on, I find there is nothing better than to escape into a good book. It is important to take time to…
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HOW TO SUPPORT BLACK LIVES MATTER AS A NON-BLACK ALLY
Darcey Sergison responds to the BLM movement, and how people of other races can show their support as a nonBlack ally. The Black Lives Matter movement was founded in 2013 in response to acts of police brutality which led to the death of Trayvon Martin. Sadly, police brutality is still common in many parts of…
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THE REVIVAL OF PRINTS
This month, Cicilia Brognoli looks into the most fashionable prints for summer 2020, giving you a reminder of what we saw on the S/S20 catwalks around the world. Summer 2020 is the triumph of all kinds of prints. Here there’s a selection of patterns shown on the Spring/Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear catwalks in September 2019. The…
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Issue 53: The Together Issue
Buy your print copy here! The Together Issue. Featuring Mariia Pashuk, OnePlus Nord, Korn Taylor, N-ue Jewellery, Studio Pia, Dior, Shrimps, Push Button; textile traditions from around the world, how global warming has affected fashion, the winners of the Face of London Runway 2020, K-pop stars and fashion, the digital fashion revolution, #tagyourmodels campaign; and…
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LFW REACTION: A VIRTUAL VOLLEY OF FIRSTS
Rhiannon D’Averc reflects on the first ever virtual mixed-gender London Fashion Week – the highlights, lowlights, and what we learned. We knew it wasn’t going to be business as usual. We knew, in fact, it wasn’t going to be anything like what we’d seen in the past. The official London Fashion Week website, maintained by…
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PROFIT OR PASSION: HOW SHOULD YOU CHOOSE YOUR DEGREE?
In the recent event of a nongraduation and a collapsing economy, Aaliah Tailor delves into the questionable possibilities of what the purpose and development of a degree can attain for you. Society raised you. You are obliged to believe that university is a space that is paved for your future – your career. You are…
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Issue 52: The Sunshine Issue
Buy your print copy here! The Sunshine Issue. Featuring Pure London, Hope & Glory, Face of London Runway 2020 Finalists, seven gorgeous editorials; is recycled plastic clothing good for the environment?; interviews with Manimekala and Zebedee Management; what your clothes say about you; Instagram for travel inspo; and more!
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LONDON RUNWAY VIRTUAL FESTIVAL
If you missed our Virtual Festival (held 13-19th July 2020), then never fear: you can still feast your eyes on our live talks and performances. Follow the links below to enjoy all of our shows from the week! MONDAY – Back issues review TUESDAY – How models can get into magazines with Maxine Griffiths WEDNESDAY…
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HATS AT BRITISH WEDDINGS: FADING AWAY OR HERE TO STAY?
In this article Cheyanne Greig-Andrews explores how hats have become a staple in British wedding guest attire, but will this tradition stand the test of time? Hold on to your hats, we are about to soar into the world of British wedding guest attire. 70 years ago, my Grandmother left her London home to start…
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WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE A WES ANDERSON-THEMED WEDDING THIS SEASON
April (bridal) showers bring May flowers and wedding planning! Sandy Aziz helps us celebrate visionary director Wes Anderson’s 51st birthday this May by giving you Andersonian wedding inspiration. Once upon a time, you were transported to a fairy-tale wedding – traditional yet unconventional, authentic yet whimsical, and intimate yet undivided. Welcome to a Wes Anderson-themed…
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TWIN PEAKS TURNS 30: ‘THAT FASHION YOU LIKE HAS FINALLY COME BACK IN STYLE’
On the 30th anniversary of Twin Peak’s release, Maria Henry explores how the show’s costume design added to its cultural legacy. What is Twin Peaks? Twin Peaks is a show that is hard to define. Part mystery, part horror, part surrealist artwork, the show brought something fresh and unique to TV when it was first…
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MULLET MANIA: HOW THE MULLET HAS MADE ITS WAY BACK INTO FASHION
In this article, Emmie Cosgrove explores the history of mullets and how the hairstyle is now being embraced again, despite ongoing criticism. Illustrations by Ben Springham This year has seen its fair share of past trends making their way back into mainstream fashion. VSCO girls bought back the 80s scrunchies (though as a wrist accessory,…
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Interview: L Saha
Susana Ramos talked to Laboni, the designer behind L Saha, after her onschedule London Fashion Week Show. Photography by Rabi Sultan. L Saha is a London-based luxury womenswear brand that was launched in 2014. The brand’s principles are to create timeless outfits with a pro-planet and pro-people approach. We had a chance to talk about…
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THE MOST INFLUENTIAL DESIGNERS IN FASHION TODAY
This month, Cicilia Brognoli looks into a selection of the most influential designers of our contemporary time. These legendary names in the fashion industry have created their fame by working for famous fashion houses or creating their own luxury brand. In both cases, they made their way into this lively and competitive industry, becoming true…
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The Evolution of Bridal Fashion
This issue, Grace Pickford explores developments in bridal fashion from the 1800s to modern day. Bridal fashion has transformed through the ages, expressing the style and attitudes of the time: from the flapperstyle dresses of the ‘20s to the billowing ball-gowns of the ‘80s, let us walk down the aisle and explore the fashion of…
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Issue 51 Launch
Buy your print copy here The Graduate Issue. Featuring Malan Breton Virtual, Xander Zhou, Pure London, House of iKons, virtual London Fashion Week reaction, stunning editorials, how to choose your degree, London Hat Exhibition, the return of prints for summer, Black Lives Matter, letter to graduates, summer book club, queer fashion history, and more!