Author: londonrunway
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MODEST FASHION: HOW INCLUSIVITY CAN BE A BOOST FOR BUSINESS
Madeeha Najeeb discusses the lack of modest wear options available on the UK high street and how businesses are failing to address an important gap in the market. Let me tell you all about modest wear, straight from the heart of a Muslim girl. The majority of Muslim women around the world cover their whole…
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FASHION WEEKS AROUND THE WORLD
Amaaima Fareed takes a look at how Fashion Weeks around the world may seem different – but really have more in common than you expect. This month has seen the start of a global fashion celebration, with New York kicking off Fashion Weeks around the world. From emerging new talent and fresh new looks on…
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SEE THE UNSEEN
Judith Willis attended a talk by Lauren Bowker, founder and creative director of fashion studio The Unseen. Do you believe in “magick”? Lauren Bowker does. The 33 year old Manchester-born alchemist is the founder and creative director of The Unseen, a material exploration house that develops intelligent materials that produce colour to visualise data. Sound…
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‘A DAY IN THE LIFE’: THE AESTHETIC EVOLUTION OF THE BEATLES
Long before an unexpected feature on the Rihanna and Kanye West track FourFiveSeconds left many people in the New Generation demographic wondering “who the heck is Paul McCartney?!”, The Liverpudlian rock quartet The Beatles had taken the world by storm and are now regarded as the most influential band in history. For those of you…
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Issue 32 Launch
Buy your glossy print copy of issue 32 here! Featuring interviews with Rylands Heath and Olivia Cook of WEIRDO Clothing; fashion internship real story; the first London Fashion Week Men’s shows; two full-colour editorials; ethical activewear style; Sylwia Romaniuk boutique opening party; London New Year’s Day Parade; and more!
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HOW TO SHOP VEGAN, FROM REAL VEGANS
Joanna Cunningham interviewed everyday vegans to show you the ropes on how to shop with a sustainable mentality. Veganism involves the practice of consuming no animal products whatsoever, whether that be meat, dairy, or sometimes even honey! In today’s society, most vegans simply eat with a vegan mindset, however, there are some who resolve to…
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LFW BEAUTY REPORT: GO BOLD OR GO HOME
Manuela Rio Tinto explores this season’s key beauty trends. It’s that time of the year when the Internet is buzzing with street style pictures, catwalk shows, trend reports and, last but not least, beauty looks for the new season. Summer 2018 was all about the natural look, and even though it is supposed to be…
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Interview: JUAN PALOMINO
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with one of the most inspiring and talented designers we’ve seen in a while, to get the lowdown on what’s next for his brand – and why he’ll be a big player in fashion seasons to come. Tell me about your background – you’re from Peru? Yes, I’m from Peru, and…
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LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL
Hannah Smith, Fashion Communication and Promotion Student at Nottingham Trent, attended the festival of design to scope out the talent. In London, September is overflowing with creativity, innovation and originality; leaving the other 11 months to live in its inspiring shadow. From Fashion Week to the London Fashion Film Festival to the glorious London Design…
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FEMININITY AT LFW
Following this September’s shows, Jessica Montgomery explores what new collections say about being a modern woman. The traditional fashion calendar is a binary. February and September. Dates in the diary that benchmark moods, trends and the future buying patterns of stores and consumers alike. But now in an age where fashion feels as disrupted as…
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H&M VIOLATES LABOUR LAWS
by Charlie Whitehand Many workers making H&M’s clothes are living below the poverty line. Fair living wages were promised, poverty wages are the reality. In 2013 H&M committed to ensuring living wages for 850,000 workers in their supply chain by 2018. The clock is ticking and workers are still dependent on wages that are far…
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DIESEL FIGHTS AGAINST BULLYING
by Charlie Whitehand Diesel stands up against bullying in their new star-studded AW/18 campaign, in an attempt to connect more closely with a younger generation of consumers. The brand has recruited some of our favourite controversial celebs to front a campaign to make cyberbullying issues more prominent. The polarising faces include artists Nicki Minaj and…
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ORLA KIELY SHUTS UP SHOP
by Charlie Whitehand The British high street continues to crumble as the Irish designer closes down her website and brick and mortar stores. Orla Kiely was founded in 1995 and named after its owner. The brand is recognised for its colourful 70s inspired geometric prints, with Kiely herself often being referred to as the “queen…
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FLASHBACK THROUGH FASHION
With London Fashion Week just around the corner, a lot of us begin to wonder how the successful designers of today gained their status. Ellie Dyson explores the rise of five top-tier designers ahead of their London Fashion Week 2018 catwalk shows. JW ANDERSON JW Anderson is a British fashion label established by Jonathan William…
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DRESSES IN THE ATTIC
Ananya Jain writes about the joys of discovering hidden treasures and the special power of clothes to carry memories, with illustration by Pauline Kate. When you think of dresses in the attic, what comes to mind? I think of finding a once-loved dress, maybe in the colour white but now cream with age. I think…
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Interview: SEJAL ANUJAH SHAH
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with a designer who is successfully fusing Western and Eastern design, to talk about culture, ethics, and her journey into the world of fashion. How long have you been a designer? Technically, in my business, 18 months – but actually, since I was nine! I’m 25 now, so a long time.…
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London Runway ISSUE 31
Buy London Runway Issue 31 in print here Featuring interviews with singer Bryony and stylist Rebekah Roy; winter products for your skin; Pakistan Fashion Week London, Hackney Wick Fashion Week, Canary Wharf Fashion Weekend, Power of Identity II, and our Issue 30 Launch Party; Winter Wonderland style; the fashion of a classic Christmas movie; and…
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POETRY FROM PECKHAM
Josh Clark discusses the sound and style of King Krule and Cosmo Pyke. It’s hard to consistently refer to these two musicians using any specific tag. Singer-songwriter feels appropriate until either one of them starts rapping. What they share more closely than anything as artists, however, is a refusal to be boxed in, and a…
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FULL FACE OF MAKE-UP ON A BUDGET
For all the makeup lovers out there who want to look and feel good without breaking the bank, Joanna Cunningham searches the high-street beauty shops to find quality makeup products, on a budget. As a student, I am constantly looking for cheap makeup products which are just as good as those expensive ones raved about…
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INTERVIEW: LOUISE ALLISON
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with Louise Allison, the creative mind behind Louise Rose Couture, to talk about style, retro fashion, and brides. Tell me about your background – when did you start designing? I started off designing dresses from the age of about 15 – I’m 32 now, so quite a while! I went straight…