Author: londonrunway
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Issue 18 Launch
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EYEBROWS AND INFLUENCE: THE MONOBROW THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Emily Coleman considers Frida Kahlo’s influence, ahead of an exhibition of her clothing at the V&A. From fashion to fiction, Frida Kahlo has left a lasting impression on the face of modern culture. Not only have her use of vibrant colours and iconic style motivated designers such as Louis Verdad and Jean Paul Gautier, but…
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MUSIC AND FASHION: INTERDEPENDENT INDUSTRIES
Ana Resende explores the ever-growing relationship between music and fashion. It’s safe to say that music and fashion are the most influential forms of art in our society. Fashion has allowed us, as a society, to express daily and present struggles; similarly, music has also been a weapon for that. Take the Cambodia-based – ‘every…
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News: POTENTIAL UK-WIDE FUR BAN PROPOSED BY PARLIAMENT
by Simranjeet Aulakh When one thinks about high fashion, fur can come to mind. However, in recent years we have come to notice a growing decline in the usage of fur for fashion with many luxury brands gaining ethical awareness, which organisations such as PETA have been loyal advocates for. Contextually, humans first began wearing…
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News: VIONNET X MARC QUINN POP- UP STORE AT SELFRIDGES
by Valeriya Chudarova Parisian fashion house Vionnet has teamed up with British visual artist Marc Quinn to create a surf-inspired sustainable capsule collection. It was launched exclusively in a pop-up store at Selfridges and online on 7th May. Sustainability has been in particular interest for the few past years, with the fashion industry being the…
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News: PETA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF VEGAN FITNESS AWARDS 2018
by Yasmin Laws With veganism becoming an ever-growing trend, not only in London but within cities throughout the world, it is no shock that PETA now celebrates the best vegan clothing products in the country. London was recently voted the most vegetarian-friendly city due to its wide expanse of specifically vegetarian restaurants as well as…
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Interview: RAHAB INGHALWA
Candice Wu caught up with Rahab Inghalwa, a model who moved to London to pursue her dreams, to get her story. Tell us about yourself. My name is Rahab Inghalwa, and I’m a professional model. So, I do fashion photoshoots and commercial adverts as well as runways. How did you get into modelling? So, basically,…
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Issue 17 Launch
Get your hands on issue 17 today! Featuring looks from Graduate Fashion Week, London Organic PR, and Hundred Showroom; editorial photographs and interview with Monika Dolna; interviews from Make It British Live; the nature of product placements within the music industry; a new art prize for women; and much more. Read it online here: Buy …
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STATE OF FASHION: BUSINESS TRENDS
Taking inspiration from the industry leaders at Fashion Collective London’s Fashion Business Workshop, Rachel Parker looks at the key business trends experts have identified in the industry for 2018, and considers what the future holds for the fashion economy. While global economic uncertainties have caused disruption for many industries in the past few years, it…
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Interview: THIERRY BAYLE
As the speaker at the Fashion Collective event, Thierry has a lot of great advice to give to budding fashion designers. Candice Wu picked his mind. What do you do? So, my name is Thierry Bayle, and I’m the founder of Global Fashion Management. I’m here to help fashion brands and retailers have a more…
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Interview: AMAD MALIK
As the organiser of Fashion Collective, Amad Malik knows a thing or two about running fashion events. Candice Wu caught up with him at the workshop. Could you introduce yourself to our readers? So, my name is Amad Malik, and I’m the founder of Fashion Collective. Fashion Collective is not a charity but an organisation…
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IS BREXIT IN VOGUE?
Helen Ifeagwu talks to fashion industry professionals about the impact of Brexit – and how it is already being felt. Nestled in the heart of Soho, London, among the bustling shops, cafés, and restaurants, sits a petite shop with white-washed walls on Broadwick Street, easily overlooked. But Broadwick Silks is nothing short of a hallmark…
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TOP LONDON MUSEUMS FOR FUN-FILLED FASHION ADVENTURES
Sad that London Fashion Week is over and in need of some fashion recharge during the off seasons? Just wanting to delve more into the fashion scene bursting out of London? Don’t you worry. With some of London’s best fashion museums and galleries for people of all levels of interest to enjoy, there will be…
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Interview: AGNES KRIVANICS
After her work was presented at ILFWDA during LFW, we just had to catch up with Agnes about her designs. Hi Agnes! Let’s start at the beginning: how did you become a fashion designer? My way to become a fashion designer was very unusual. Most of the designers would answer this question easily like they…
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Issue 16 Launch
Buy Issue 16 is here! Featuring fashion shows from IC Fashion and Regent’s University graduates, plus Caitlin Price and Make It British Live. You’ll also read an interview with art director Sander Gee, how the royal wedding shook things up, the latest fashion news, and the link between boho chic and Fleetwood Mac. Plus even…
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THE OSCARS’ FASHION FOR CHANGE MOMENT: RAINBOW FEMINISM
On Sunday, women from across the film industry took a stand for change. And we don’t just mean the literal stand that Frances McDormand prompted during her Best Actress speech – although that was the biggest moment of the night. No, we’re talking about how women used fashion to make a political statement. The talk…
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Interview: DEBORAH ST LOUIS
We caught up with the organiser behind Fashions Finest, a successful off-schedule showcase that our readers will recognise. Hi Deborah! Congratulations on the latest Fashions Finest shows. How much work does it take to organise a show like this? Thank you, I have a process I follow and having done these events for years it…
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ARTISTS, ALGORITHMS & AUTHENTICITY: THE VERO VS. INSTAGRAM DEBATE
Rachel Parker writes about the newest social network to go viral, and whether you should join. This week has seen an explosion of interest surrounding Vero, the app advertised as ‘a Truly Social Network that celebrates people’s passions without algorithms, ads, or bots.’ According to a Vero twitter post on the fourth of March, the…
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ADVANCEMENTS & SETBACKS FOR THE FASHION INDUSTRY
Katie Ferrero wonders whether we’re taking prioritising one cause over another. Radical motions taking place within the fashion industry are more relevant than ever. From LGBQT to environmental concerns, designers have considered global issues and projected their own support through the fashion industry. In response to the recent London Fashion Week, PETA posted an article…
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LONDON’S STREET STYLE SCENE
Lorna Tyler takes us through street style from this season’s fashion week. London’s streets provide a free catwalk of almost every style imaginable, showcasing floral, bold, bright colours and smart and casual wear. With such a mix of people in the capital, a jacket you see on the street could range from Primark to Gucci.…
