The first fully digital London Fashion Week isn’t over: Kenya Hunt, Fashion Director of Grazia UK, talks to Bethann Hardison, the pioneering fashion advocate, former model and agent best known for her work creating change within the fashion industry as it relates to diversity. As well as recalling stories from Bethann’s own experience as a black model, they discuss how fashion brands are responding to the current political climate, and the positive steps many of them are taking towards change.
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Sustainable Fashion from Mulberry-Quintessential British brand
Quintessential British brand, Mulberry is renowned for its timeless designs and traditional quality. For more than forty years they have been designing and manufacturing contemporary and iconic accessories, and now they have launched their first ever fully sustainable leather bag. Their Responsibility Approach is called Mulberry Green, a title that reflects both the brand’s signature colour and our respect for the natural world. It is based on the principle that Mulberry will make a positive difference to its people, the environment and the community in which it works and is focused around materials, manufacturing, product and people. Read more
Upcoming London Fashion week-Positive Fashion
London Fashion Week visitors have access to many more designers through presentations, multi-brand and individual showrooms. London Fashion Week is one of the highest profile fashion events in the world and one of the big four international catwalk influencers. In addition to the official and off schedule events LFW has become a focus for a broader base of fashion linked activities with international designers, media and other high profile brands choosing to host their own events during the weeks. The BFC will devise a dynamic Positive Fashion focused schedule of events and activations in partnership with key retailers, cultural institutions and businesses to engage with new audiences and communities. Read more
Provocative and Romantic Chantelle New Collection – Magical Valentine’s Gift
Since 1876 Chantelle has been helping women around the world underpin their outfits with the sensuality and elegance that comes only with wearing French lingerie. A history rich in innovation of techniques and fabrics has seen Chantelle rise from humble roots as a Parisian corset maker to a world-leading, innately French brand that epitomises femininity with their lace and silk collections, body-sculpting shapewear and boutique accessories. With a brand philosophy firmly focused on refined quality, fans look to Chantelle for all their intimates needs – from comfortable everyday underwear to full lingerie sets, sleepwear, bridal and more. Read more
London Fashion Week Men’s January 2020 Announces Highlights and Collaboration with Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana
Taking place on 4th – 6th January 2020, LFWM dates fall so close to the New Year that, for this season, the BFC has taken the opportunity to shine a light on British talent through an international activation in Milan including a catwalk show, designer showrooms, digital installations and events. The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce that at the 15th edition of London Fashion Week Men’s (LFWM) at the Truman Brewery hub, all shows within the BFC Show Space will be live streamed on the official London Fashion Week Instagram channel. Read more
Get ready for a Party season bringing salon-worthy hair to the comfort of your home with InStyler
Recreate professional-style results with the innovative InStyler products, thoughtfully designed with state of the art technology to make salon-worthy hair from home easier and more efficient while delivering amazing results:
MAX PRIME 32mm Revolving Styler
Harnessing the styling power of a round brush and blow dryer, the InStyler MAX PRIME 32mm Revolving Styler produces smooth, shiny hair with volume and movement. The iconic bristles emit ions to reduce frizz and the rounded design of the barrel prevents crushing creasing, resulting in healthy, touchable hair with long-lasting, volumised texture. With maximum speed and styling efficiency, the revolutionary styling tool is ideal for use on all hair types. Read more
Introducing Your New Jewellery Friend – KT X BIBI
Kate Thornton’s a firm believer in ‘friends are the family you choose’ and her female friends are the heartbeat of her hit podcast, White Wine Question Time. Kate has now extended the sentiment to her first jewellery collection. KT x Bibi is a true collaboration between Kate and established jewellery brand, Bibi Bijoux, headed up by Maxine Becker. A departure in style, this collection of mix and match, easy to wear pieces celebrates and advocates female empowerment and friendship with a range Kate has designed to be ideal for self-purchase and also for gifting. The first collection launches at qvcuk.com on October 3rd and consists of seven bracelets; five necklaces; three stud earring styles; three hoop earring styles with detachable crystal charms; three drop earring designs and a set of stretch stack charm rings. Prices start at £29.99 for some of the earrings and increases to £65.00 for the three-chain necklace.
Highlights from Milan Fashion Week
After the hectic weeks first at New York and then London, the italian city is finally getting it’s place in fashion, with seven days of total immersion in colors, fabrics and new trends.
This year’s news
Milan, as always, is hosting the most famous brands, such as Gucci, Fendi, Max Mara, Giorgio Armani, Prada, Marni, Salvatore Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta, but with a more inclusive spirit. For example Gucci and Prada are going to share the same opening and closing slots! Meanwhile Fendi is presenting it’s first womenswear collection without the legend Karl Lagerfeld. On the other side, catwalks are not gonna see the brand of Roberto Cavalli. Read more
LONDON FASHION WEEK 2019 HIGHLIGHTS
What’s Hot and What’s not
The most stylish week of the year is almost here, and the trends floating in this cold September air are more colourful than ever, remembering all of you that the fun, adventure and the carefreeness of the summer can follow you throughout the whole year. Speaking of which, we’ll see the London runways ruled by the colour of red, or as we say “red is the new black”! One of the biggest news this season, is the possibility for the public to access Fashion Shows by buying a ticket. Exactly, you read that right: you don’t have to be a social media influencer or a rapper to have a peek at your favourite stylist’s new collection! So now, the fashion world is not that exclusive and inaccessible dream that you’ll hardly get into. Fashion Shows open to the public:
EXITING NEW “STILA” BEAUTY ESPIONAGE COLLECTION
The home of Stila Cosmetics in the UK. For over 20 years, Stila has been inspiring fashion week make-up and creating artistry-proven products that perform as promised, lasting from morning to moonlight, and that take a woman anywhere she dreams to go. New Beauty Espionage Collection:
1. Magnum XXX™ Mascara Mega-volume!
This mega-volume-building mascara is the optimized combination of formula and brush. Surprisingly lightweight, the creamy, non-clumping formula contains Curl Flex, a unique styling resin with exceptional curl retention and lash hold. It leaves lashes shiny and thick, full-bodied, yet flexible. It also contains 1% Diamond Powder for dramatic black color intensity and lash conditioning. The fibers of the super-size, blossom-shaped brush are carved in a statuesque, curved silhouette that channels just the right amount of formula for a lush, rich coat every time you apply.