Author: londonrunway
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LFWM TREND REPORT
Rhiannon D’Averc recaps some of the main trends from menswear’s fashion week this January. ALTERNATIVE MODELS There were a lot of trends that made their mark this London Men’s Fashion Week, and one of them had to be the choice of models. Brands and designers are more and more waking up to the reality that…
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MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW
Recently, Rhiannon D’Averc took all three of the current Masters of Photography courses available through their website. These are instructional lessons taught by Albert Watson, Steve McCurry, and Joel Meyerowitz respectively. Here’s some of what she learned, and what she thought of the courses as a whole. Best Instructor For me, the best of the…
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LONDON’S HOT NEW TATTOO TREND: THE HAND POKE METHOD EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT
Tyffaine Akkouche talks with London-based hand poke tattoo artist Katie Norkina about her personal style and journey as an artist. Sitting down in Katie Norkina’s cosy home studio, I can’t help but feel instantly at ease. Her friendly demeanour and charming personality adds to the lovely atmosphere she’s created with stuffed animals in the corner…
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JANUARY SALES: THE REAL COSTS
This week Darcey Sergison discusses the true cost of January sales and whether they contributes to the cycle of fast fashion. It’s a New Year with the same sales. January sales are one of the most popular seasons of sales throughout the year. Despite the savings, is this form of consumerism good for anyone other…
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Issue 46 Launch
Buy your print copy here The Remodelling Issue. Featuring: 8on8 by GQ, Art School, Astrid Andersen, Bethany Williams, Charles Jeffrey Loverboy, E-Tautz, Pronounce, Lou Dalton, Munn, Miss World, Vinti Andrews, Stefan Cooke, Edward Crutchley, Jordan Luca, London New Year’s Day Parade, Studio ALCH, Tokyo James, Per Gotesson, Bianca Saunders, LFWM trend report, John Hughes’ films…
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Get your last-minute DragCon tickets
London Runway is heading to DragCon UK this weekend, and we’d love to see you there, too. With special guests RuPaul Charles, Michelle Visage, The Vivienne, Bianca Del Rio and many more, there’s plenty to look forward to. Weekend tickets sold out way in advance, but you can get your hands on individual day passes…
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REPEATING THE PAST – HOW GATSBY WAS RIGHT, TWICE…
With party season upon us, Penelope Andrews looks at the ageless attraction of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age. There is possibly nothing more innovative and avant-garde than fashion, a force which so often shocks. But at the same time there seem to be some things we never tire of. When it comes to a New…
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Your Say: MENTAL HEALTH IN FASHION
We reached out to members of the fashion industry to talk about their experiences, both good and bad. Here’s what they had to say… “In the fashion industry we as models (former model, now a Fashion Psychologist) are trained not to show any affect in order to sell the clothing. Specifically in using affect in…
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WHAT DOES FASHION DO TO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH?
Rhiannon D’Averc explores how the fashion industry treats its workers – and whether enough is being done to safeguard both professionals and consumers from negative mental health impact. The fashion industry is littered with reports of fabulous designers who committed suicide, models pressured to the brink of starvation, and a party lifestyle that takes its…
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Fantasy’s Influence on Fashion
Emmie Cosgrove explores the influence that fantasy has on fashion, with a focus on dark fantasy and the fashion subcultures and couture designers that are inspired by and celebrate dark fantasy. Remember being a child and the excitement that came with rummaging around the dressing up box and having the power to dress as whoever,…
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LOOKIERO: STYLE ON DEMAND – A Review
Chief Editor Rhiannon D’Averc recently tried out Lookiero. Here’s what she had to say about the experience. Lookiero, if you haven’t seen the endless ads on your Facebook and Instagram feeds, is an online styling service. Each month – or sooner, or less often, depending on your preferences – you get a parcel in the…
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STARTING A HEARTFELT BUSINESS, EMPOWERING WOMEN TO OVERCOME HEALTH ISSUES & TABOOS, FROM A HOSPITAL BED
Dr Jennifer Meyer explains the circumstances that led her from agony to entrepreneurship, and a new book for women. Agony. Bloodbath. Ambulance. Words fit for the birthday that led me starting a new business helping women. It’s 4am the morning of my birthday. I’m on holiday alone in Spain, sitting on the loo, my derriere…
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THE REAL HALLOWEEN HORROR: BLACKFACE
This week, Tyffaine Akkouche explores the horror of blackface, speaking to Alana Garcia about the violent online harassment she experienced when outing a group who performed the outdated practice. Once upon a time, one may have claimed ignorance. They didn’t know better, so how can they act better? But in the age of technology, where…
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Issue 45 Launch
Buy your print copy here Issue 45: The Party Issue. Featuring 2019 in review, Lifestyle Fashion Week, Olivia Rubin, Amarah, Stories From Arabia, Miss Pride of Africa, Fashion Scout’s One to Watch, Silk Road, Fashion Designers and Craft Makers’ Young Designers Award, Gatsby fashion, photography course reviews, the true cost of January sales, and more.
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DIOR’S FEMINIST MANIFESTO
This week, Darcey Sergison explores how Maria Grazia Chiuri has made Dior a force of feminist power and how her collections have given a voice to feminist protest. Fashion has long been a political statement. Whether intentionally political or adopted as a political symbol, this has accorded with colours and clothes for decades. However, recently…
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Advent Calendar Day 8: Free Wallpaper Downloads!
We’re giving you a festive calendar of giveaways, freebies, and competitions this December over on Instagram, so make sure that you’re following us there for the full scoop! (Hint: you are going to LOVE what we have for day 12!) Today’s giveaway is free digital wallpapers for you to download and use! Click any of…
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Fashionably Frightening: Iconic Horror Looks
This week Cara Balen explains why fashion is so important within the scary movie genre, and delves into some of the most iconic looks in horror history. Not all horror movies and series rely on simply splattering as much blood and gore as they can onto our screens, and not all scary scenes need jump-scares…
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Advent Calendar Day 3: Free Wallpaper Downloads!
We’re giving you a festive calendar of giveaways, freebies, and competitions this December over on Instagram, so make sure that you’re following us there for the full scoop! (Hint: you are going to LOVE what we have for day 12!) Today’s giveaway is free digital wallpapers for you to download and use! Click any of…
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BLADDER NOVEMBER: 10 TIPS FOR BLADDER HEALTH
You may recall the article in last month’s issue explaining why I started a heartfelt business called Dr Jennifer Meyer, helping women overcome health issues and social taboos. In the UK & the US, November has been named Bladder Health Awareness Month. In honour of that, this article is aimed at promoting bladder awareness, and…
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Madeleine’s Fashion Show Overviews
By Madeleine Oakley during LFW Sept 2019. For show galleries, check out our online issues! FJU Talents at Fashion Scout Yu-Mei HuangThe knitwear designer showcased oversized slouchy knits in an array of candy colours. There were stripes and Aztec designs covering the garments. Plenty of texture and fabric manipulation added to the collection’s playful, beachy…
