Author: londonrunway
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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…
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INTERVIEW: GILL STARK
With designers making the final touches on their collections ready for the catwalk next week, Ellie Dyson sits down with designer-turned-writer Gill Stark to talk all things ‘Fashion Week’, and discuss the success of her book, ‘The Fashion Show’, two months after its release. So, you’ve released your book, ‘The Fashion Show’. What’s the response…
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BURBERRY LOOKS TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Burberry plans to ban real fur from future collections and stop the destruction of unsaleable products. The proposal comes as part of the brand’s new approach to sustainability, after it was discovered they destroyed £28.6 million worth of unsaleable goods last year. This was due to goods being of poor quality and the risk of…
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ANYA HINDMARCH LAUNCHES THE CHUBBY CLOUD EXPERIENCE
British luxury accessories designer Anya Hindmarch is set to host an immersive installation for LFW. Hindmarch announced last year that she would no longer be presenting her collections during LFW. She wanted to abandon the traditional biannual presentations in favour of a more consumer facing approach. Her goal was to allow the consumer “to really…
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LONDON RUNWAY ISSUE 30
London Runway’s 30th issue is out now, with a brand new cover look! Buy the print copy here Featuring the most Instagrammable locations in London; Pakistan Fashion Week London; an editorial with Instagram influencers the Wade twins; interviews with Jess De Wahls and Norman Busigu; London Pacific Fashion Week; how to get your brand into…
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HARVEY NICHOLS REBRANDS IN SUPPORT OF WOMEN
Women are taking over! The iconic department store Harvey Nichols just launched its month-long ‘Let’s hear it for the Girls’ campaign. On September 3rd, Harvey Nichols rebranded itself as Holly Nichols to celebrate female empowerment. The flagship store has changed their famous illuminated sign along with the branding on their shopping bags, in-store signage and…
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THE THREE SINGERS MAKING FASHION A VEHICLE FOR EMPOWERMENT
Manuela Rio Tinto explores how Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Lauryn Hill are using collaborations with fashion brands to push feminism, equality, and empowerment. Far from being something new, collaborations between fashion and music have always been quite popular. Past years have seen countless big names merging together their talents, coming up with some of the most…
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BEAUTY SERIES 001: COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATION
Rhiannon D’Averc attended the inaugural event for Beauty Series, a new networking experience for beauty fans. With hosts Wunmi Bello and Chioma Neke, we talked about huge topics in the beauty realm and beyond, pulling no punches. This feature touches on the main points of conversation and the conclusions we came to through group discussion.…
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DOCUMENTING FASHION: ILLUSTRATION AND ITS PURPOSE
Olivia Church explores the future of fashion illustration in a digital world. British Vogue’s editor-in-chief and stylist Edward Enninful recently collaborated with one of the most successful singers and songwriters of our age. For his first September issue, Rihanna graced the cover, draped in dramatic floral headpieces and swathes of luxurious fabric – not to…
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Interview: NATALIA ZOBOVA
Rhiannon D’Averc sat down with the designer behind NatalyCouture, to discuss her amazing path into the fashion industry (via styling, personal shopping, dancing, and even real estate) and her plans for the future. How long were you working as a stylist? One year – I graduated from the London College of Style and then I…
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IS IT WORTH IT?
Ellie Dyson asked artists whether their degree was worth it. Here’s what they had to say… PATRICK COLHOUN – CERAMICIST – @PATRICKCOLHOUN Can you tell me about your work? My work is contemporary ceramic sculpture which I sell mostly into the contemporary art market. My work is mostly ceramic, however I combine it with other,…
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Issue 29 Launch
Issue 29 is here! BUY THE GLOSSY PRINT COPY Featuring interviews with Adam Frost and Serena Marija; Stylist Live, House of iKons, Lone Design Club, and National Asian Wedding Show coverage; behind the scenes at our open studio; graduate fashion and menswear; Olly Murs’ collaboration with River Island; your style horoscopes; what to wear for…
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FASHION DESIGN: THE DEGREE THAT BREAKS THE BANK
Naomi Purvis questions whether design degrees are making fashion an exclusive career. With results day behind us many young people will be planning to start university in September, some of them with their hearts set on becoming a fashion designer. However, it may seem that hard work and determination isn’t all you need to succeed…
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CLOTHES SIZE CONFUSION
Are high-street clothing sizes representative of the average female? Joanna Cunningham investigates whether our high-street stores are supporting the everyday woman. Name: Joanna Cunningham Age: 21 Height: 5’4” Weight: 66kg Figure: Pear/Hour-Glass Shoulders: 17” across Neck to Shoulder: 6” Bust: 35” (size 10) Waist: 31” (size 14) Hips: 41” (size 14) Inner Leg: 27” Outer…