Author: londonrunway
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THE LIFE OF A COLLECTION: LUIS BONFIGLIO
This season, we’re following designer Luis Bonfiglio as he puts together a collection – from the first inception of the designs through to the finished pieces. This issue, we hear about the process of starting to create designs for a new collection. PART TWO: MARKING, DRAPING, PINNING, AND SEWING THE DESIGN What are the next…
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Review: ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA – NATIONAL THEATRE
*** Rhiannon D’Averc reviews a current London production. Anthony and Cleopatra at the National Theatre stars Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo. Taking on a play that is not one of Shakespeare’s best can seem a tall order for even the most established actor. While the stage and the costumes shine, it’s not quite enough to…
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FASHION RETAILERS QUESTIONED ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY
News by Charlie Whitehand The Environmental Audit Committee questioned leading high street, luxury and online fashion retailers on Tuesday 27th November. This formed part of an inquiry into the sustainability of the fashion industry. Representatives from the likes of Primark, ASOS, Missguided, Marks & Spencer, and Burberry were called to give evidence. These retailers have…
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PROTEST OVER POVERTY PAY FOR H & M WORKERS
News by Charlie Whitehand A global week of protest took place on Black Friday with activists, consumers and employees demanding that the unmet CSR pledge was delivered. This follows on from our previous news piece ‘H&M Violates Labour Laws’ that was featured in Issue 25. Labour Behind the Label have been putting messages in…
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Issue 34 Launch
Buy your glossy print copy here! Featuring show galleries from Jasper Conran, Mary Katrantzou, Mimpikita, Slovak Fashion Council, Amy Thomson, Mark Fast, Matty Bovan, Ryan Lo, Pam Hogg, Livia Tang; two gorgeous editorials; interviews with Gary James McQueen, Gayeon Lee, and J.won; Runway Ready 101 Workshop and casting call report; the cyclical nature of fashion;…
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RIXOLLYMURS: A SLICK AND SOPHISTICATED COLLECTION FROM THE ‘TROUBLEMAKER’
Neil Dowd delves into Olly Murs’ debut collection in collaboration with River Island, talking through the collection’s highlight pieces and analysing his developing brand and its link to his fashion. The worlds of music and fashion have always been closely intertwined. If you were to ask anyone in the music or fashion industry, they would…
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INTERVIEW: ADAM FROST
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with Adam Frost, an inspiring designer from Brighton whose work definitely does not conform to the norm. With a bubbly, infectious laugh that fills the room and the ability to talk at a million miles per hour, this is one personality you’ll wish you had the chance to meet yourself. Let’s…
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RAM HORN, POTATO SACKS, AND CHICKEN FEET
Sigrun Bjork Olafsdottir tells us about the materials she uses in her collection – some of which may surprise you. Perhaps it is because my bedtime stories as a child weren’t always fairy tales with happy endings that I design the way I do. Instead they were stories of trolls, elves, Vikings, Valkyries, gods and…
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Interview: SERENA MARIJA
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with Serena Marija to talk about life, acting, modelling, writing, and everything else Serena has been up to since they shot together as part of a graduate project years ago. Let’s start from the beginning. We worked together a while ago – I think it was 2010? How have you been…
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GENDERED BEAUTY: HOW SOUTH KOREA IS CHALLENGING OUR PERCEPTION OF MALE BEAUTY STANDARDS
With the musical genre of K-pop becoming increasingly popular, Cara Balen discusses the South Korean concept of male beauty and how it is embodied by K-pop artists. If you Google ‘male celebrities who wear makeup’, you’ll find a list of black-eyeliner wearing rock ‘n’ rollers, made up by the likes of Marilyn Manson and Robert…
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CRAFT AS ACTIVISM
Naomi Purvis discusses how arts and crafts can be an incredibly powerful tool of protest and activism in the right hands. Today, activism and protests are something we find ourselves familiar with in response to controversies surrounding subjects such as politics, human rights and societal changes. Where many may resort to physical protesting or violent…
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A LIFE IN DESIGN: COCO CHANEL (1883-1971)
Joanna Cunningham explores the life of the famous fashion designer, Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel; socialite, couturière, costume designer, and Nazi spy. EARLY LIFE AND FAMILY Coco Chanel was born on 19th August 1883 to Eugénie Jeanne Devolle, a charity hospital laundrywoman known as Jeanne. After a mix-up at the registry office, Chanel was actually named…
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LONDON EDGE TRADE SHOW DATES ANNOUNCED
News by Charlie Whitehand Following the AW18 London show and the launch of the brand’s very first show in Las Vegas, TeamEdge have their sights set on big things and are proud to announce the dates for their 2019 shows. The next LondonEdge UK will hit the Business Design Centre, Islington from 27th-28th January 2019. This…
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JAPAN HOUSE HOSTS FIRST FASHION EVENT
News by Charlie Whitehand Power of Identity: Memory Fashion Message II will be the first fashion event to be held in the newly opened Japan House in Kensington. The show will take place on Friday 7th December, celebrating 100 years of Czechoslovakia’s independence, with live music and fashion led by award-winning Czech designer Liběna…
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Issue 33 Launch
Get your glossy print copy here! Featuring show galleries from Alex Mullins, Private Policy, Oliver Spencer, Edward Crutchley, Pronounce, Art School, Liam Hodges, Chema Diaz, Iceberg, and Jacket Required; editorial and interview with Sarah Regensburger; editorial with Linda Blissett; Battle of the Beadsmith winner Stefania Iucci; musicians to watch on YouTube; our relationship with makeup;…
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News: LAVENDER AND LILLIE: FRAGRANCES FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE
by Charlie Whitehand Lavender and Lillie are a luxury home fragrance and cosmetics brand, inspired by the recollection of memories through senses. The family business is run by Lillie and Christopher Edgar. They are celebrating their second anniversary with the success of their four wonderful fragrances and signed stockist Fortnum & Masons. The…
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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR HIGH STREET SHOPPING?
Judith Willis discusses whether high street stores are heading for extinction. In light of House of Fraser – one of Britain’s most well-known department stores – being the latest retailer to enter administration, it is safe to say that high street shopping is steadily on the decline whilst online shopping is rapidly growing. More than…
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Interview: ALYCIA MARIE DEAN JOHNS
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with one half of the team behind Holidolls, to discuss the brand, how it came about, and how it’s empowering women to add a little sparkle to their lives. Tell me about the history of the brand. It started about four years ago, with me and my best friend – my…
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NORTHERN SOUL: THE 1970S MUSIC SUBCULTURE THAT REVOLUTIONISED CLUB FASHION
Ruby Harrop explores how Northern Soul created its own fashion trends, the influence of which can still be seen today. When Northern soul arose in 1970s England, a new kind of fashion aesthetic developed. In the midst of a soul and dance music resurgence, fashion moulded from mod attire to a more functional, dance-centred fashion.…
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WHY UGLY IS THE NEW BEAUTIFUL
Cara Balen explores how the up-and-coming model Jazzelle Zanaughtti embodies the rising popularity of counterculture style in the beauty industry. Over the last few years, the beauty industry has obsessed over a dizzying array of trends that have risen to popularity through online platforms. Sites like YouTube and Instagram have fuelled these crazes, sometimes labelled…