Category: Articles
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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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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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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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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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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…
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THE FRENCH GIRL RENAISSANCE
Leah Buckle explores the new return to French trends that has crept up on us, and why we’re obsessed with Gallic grace. Summer 2018 has seen the revival of Parisian chic. Think slouchy t-shirts tucked into cropped jeans with just-out-of-bed perfectly tousled locks and a minimal make-up look. Floral wrap skirts paired with oh-so-crisp white trainers…
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SWIMMING THROUGH HISTORY
Ellie Dyson researches the evolution of women’s beachwear. With the holiday season upon us, shoppers everywhere are browsing the aisles looking for the best deals on mix-and-match bikinis. But that two-piece in your basket has gone through a two-hundred-year evolution to be where it is today, from a time when women could even be arrested…
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ISSUE 28 LAUNCH
Featuring House of iKons, Reganalds, pushBUTTON, and Fengyi Tan shows; haunting woodland editorial; interviews with Miss London City 2018 and Reganalds founder Tyrone Reid; the band As It Is and their representation for mental health; an inside look at the designer’s journey through a new collection; influencers and their power; and much more! Buy your…
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MEMES: WHAT ARE THEY?
This issue, Ellie Dyson investigates the origin of memes, and if they can be considered a form of art. Meme miːm/ noun noun: meme; plural noun: memes 1. An element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means. 2. An image, video, piece of text, etc.,…
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ISSUE 27 LAUNCH
Featuring Mini Mode, Tulley’s Shocktoberfest, Jimmy Choo, Richard Quinn, Herrunway, Roberta Einer, and two fashion editorials. We’re talking with Suski Sue and Faye Clarke, and also discussing smart fashion, CEOs on social media, how beauty trends differ (or don’t) around the world, Zara Larsson’s fashion influence, and outerwear through the ages. Plus more! Buy your…
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TREND REPORT: WOMENSWEAR S/S 19
Rhiannon D’Averc gives you the lowdown on what to expect over the coming season, and into 2019. With input from the WGSN’s briefing and their statistics on sales, stock, and designs, presented by Kirsty Sears and Anna Ross, Senior and Associate Womenswear Editors respectively. One of the key messages for the upcoming season is that…
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THE FASHION IDENTITY OF ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS
Ellie Dyson discusses Grayson Perry and the link between fashion and identity with designers and artists… Grayson Perry is a British artist known for his tapestries and ceramic vases. These perceptually traditional mediums contrast with his contemporary concepts which are portrayed within the art, and his expressive style when cross-dressing. Perry first borrowed a dress…
