Category: news
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Kate Moss launches partywear collection with Zara
Long-standing holder of the ‘cool girl’ title, supermodel Kate Moss is the face of a sophisticated collection of party clothes for Zara. The range, designed to function as a capsule wardrobe, is all sleek finishes and elegant lines. Featuring metallic silver and black as its main colours, its shapes and the styling in the campaign…
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Fast Fashion giant Primark launches skincare range in partnership with Fairtraide
Primark, a brand that has a bad reputation due to incredibly cheap purchasing prices and various reports that their workers’ conditions are less than ideal, has launched a surprising new skincare partnership with Fairtrade. The new range of skincare includes everything from body butters to face cream, and is part of Primark’s wellness range launched…
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Florence Pugh Claps Back at Body Shamers
Florence Pugh, talented and beloved British actress well-known for roles in films such as Little Women and Midsommar, has had to clap back at internet bullies admonishing her for her choice of outfit at Valentino’s Haute Couture show in Rome. The gown in question was a beautiful hot magenta. An entirely sheer full skirt just…
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Dior seeks compensation from Valentino
Luxury brands Dior and Valentino go head to head as the former demands they are paid for the damages incurred after a Valentino show allegedly prevented customers from entering their store. On the 18th century Spanish Steps in Rome, a glittering show was held by Valentino for their Haute Couture collection for Fall Winter 2022/23.…
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Balenciaga celebrity cast under fire
This week, it was barely possible to go on Tiktok, Instagram, or virtually any other online space without seeing a post where someone wades in with their opinion on the recent Balenciaga show. This is because Demna Gvasalia, creative director at the brand, made the controversial choice to include some celebrities and media personalities instead…
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Johnson’s £88m sustainable fashion pledge in jeopardy
In June of 2022, the Prime Minister’s promise of funds that would help to move the fashion industry towards a circular model was toasted with champagne. Now, following his resignation barely a month later, there are concerns that this pledge, already met with some doubts, will go entirely down the drain. London and the rest…
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NEW IMMERSIVE ‘COACH PILLOW’ EXPERIENCE IN LONDON
Inspired by their popular ‘Coach Pillow’ bag, Coach have installed an inflatable pillow-like installation in London’s Soho Square. The installation is part of a collaboration with French artist Cyril Lancelin and was created to celebrate London’s reopening. The balloon structure itself is a soft pink and has been designed in Lancelin’s classic geometric style, resembling…
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STELLA MCCARTNEY LAUNCHES DISNEY FANTASIA COLLECTION
Designer Stella McCartney is reviving the 1941 Disney classic, Fantasia, with a collection of bags, jumpers, and more inspired by the film. The unisex capsule collection ‘blends fashion and fantasy’ featuring new Disney Fantasia prints, original graphics and vibrant psychedelia. Combining ageless visuals and shared values of celebrating nature, music and experimental creativity, the collection…
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ICONS ONLY: SKIMS NEW CAMPAIGN SEES SUPERMODELS REUNITE
Yesterday SKIMS launched their first ever joint campaign featuring supermodels Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum, Alessandra Ambrosio and Candice Swanepoel. Wearing the SKIMS signature Fits Everybody collection, the supermodels posed together and separately, with SKIMS CEO Kim Kardashian even jumping in a few shots. The Fits Everybody collection features a range of underwear made to “mold…
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GRAMMYS FASHION RECAP
Last night the biggest names in music took to the red carpet for the 64th Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Here are some of the best looks from the night: Olivia Rodrigo In Olivia Rodrigo’s first appearance at the awards, she took home awards for best new artist, best…
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London Runway Issue 71 – The LFW Issue
Buy your print copy The LFW Issue. Featuring: Paul Costelloe; Kay Kwok; Jenn Lee; Cynthia Wang; On|Off; Supriya Lele; London Represents; London Fashion Week; Taipei Fashion Week; an exclusive interview with Mushu; an interview with Starry Cradles; a retrospective on Thierry Mugler; 4 gorgeous editorials; an extensive LFW digital recap; tips on finding the right…
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London Runway Issue 70 – The Love Issue
Buy your print copy. The Love Issue. Featuring: Lucian Buium; Silke; House of iKons; National Asian Wedding Show; LRSA Winner Announcement and Interviews; National Wedding Show; The Purple Collection; interviews with independent brands/designers; London Runway 2021 Covers; 5 gorgeous editorials; 2022 tips on self-love and healing; the evolution of fashion shows; a book review on…
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London Runway Issue 69 – The Silver Issue
Buy your print copy The Silver Issue. Featuring: Helen Anthony; Chrysaora Pacific; Harun Rune Interview; Miss Commonwealth; House of iKons; Asian Fashion and Bridal Show; India Fashion Week London; Africa Fashion Week London; London Runway Sustainability Awards; breaking bad’s colour wheel wardrobe; a book review on Bewilderment by Richard Powers; influential 2021 fashion moments; tips…
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ASOS reports a 36% rise in full-year profits
Thomas Woods reports on online retailer ASOS and its recent growth, as well as the company’s potential issues. One of the UK’s largest online retailers, ASOS, have reported a 36% rise in full-year profits as of the end of August. The exceptional shopping demand of the British public during the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that…
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UK Locals Take Fashion Into Their Own Lands
Thomas Woods looks at the group of individuals that are farming their own clothes for the greater environmental good, looking to push this production into modern fashion. While you may not pin Blackburn as the fashion capital of the UK, a group of farmers are looking to place the Lancashire town on the map. Earlier…
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CEO of Zalando Urges the Fashion Industry to Eradicate Fast Fashion by 2030
Ruth Croft looks into the world of fast fashion, and why the CEO of Zalando is urging the industry to take action against it immediately. Fast fashion is arguably one of the biggest industries in the world, despite the negative connotations it has amassed over the last few years. It is a term that describes…
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British Heart Foundation Unveils Plans to Support Textiles Action Week
Ruth Croft looks into the charity foundation’s choice to support Textiles Action Week in the name of sustainability. The British Heart Foundation has been at the core of UK society for over sixty years. In every town, you will most likely find the charity organisation, which has researched and raised funds for the awareness of…
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Fashion Platform Lyst Reveals the Most Popular Brands and Products for Autumn 2021
Ruth Croft explores the hottest fashion trends, as unveiled by the popular shopping site Lyst. To become one of the most popular fashion brands in the world is something that every single platform in the industry seeks. It is an incredible achievement, an award that promises to win them global success and respect amongst the…
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Charles Harbison Launches Eco-friendly Fashion Collaboration with Banana Republic
Ruth Croft explores the recent fashion collaboration between Charles Harbison and the popular retailer Banana Republic. The fashion brand Banana Republic has recently unveiled their eco-friendly collection in partnership with designer Charles Harbison. The collaboration was announced last year after Harbison won the Harlem Fashion Row, which was in association with Banana Republic’s own design…
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All You Need to Know About the 2021 Fashion Awards
Ruth Croft tells you all you need to know about the 2021 Fashion Awards, and how you can get involved in the highly anticipated event. As the nights draw in and the UK gets a little bit colder, all we need is glitz and glamour to remind us that the fashion season is not yet…