The (mostly) naturally lit foyer of Queen Elizabeth Hall was a good place to show off the effortless cool of Jonathan Saunder’s latest collection. The visual equivalent of eating a mouth watering opal fruit, we were transported to breezy summer days with his sophisticated take …
It was a case of getting the sunglasses out for the first part of Christophe Kane’s show. Neons were used for what would have otherwise been rather lovely dresses, jackets and skirts. It’s difficult to imagine who would wear such garish creations, especially when teamed …
LFW is as much about the style on the streets as it is about the designers and their shows. When a Vivienne Westwood show is on, hanging out outside is a show in itself. Fashionistas, inpromptu catwalks and slebs arriving all go to create a …
Swedish born designer Simon Ekrelious tends to take his inspiration from post-modern architecture and, being London based, it was Norman Foster’s iconic tower, 30 St Mary’s Axe’, aka The Gherkin, that he looked to for his latest collection. His use of a variety of textiles, …
A pair of designers to watch for,
With all the high-octane running about we’ve been doing to get the London Fashion Week pics, it was a welcome treat to take a breather yesterday with some laid back DIY/Vintage fashion, tea and cake. First stop was Covent Garden for Fashion Fete. Many were …
Birmingham based designer Jacob Kimmie wowed us last year with his very wearable, monchromatic creations, so we were happy to grab ourselves a cocktail and check out his latest collection. Inspired by William Blakes’s plate – Energy is Eternal Delight, Jacob opted to present the …
As London Fashion Week gets into its swing today, it’s not just her Sunday show that eccentric fashion designer (and STYLEist Rising Designer favourite), Vivienne Westwood has been busy with. This week saw Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and Lee launch 100 Days of Active Resistance – …
Okay, so you didn’t exactly leap at the opportunity to share your thoughts on partywear yesterday so we’re throwing this wide open. You lot are way too cool for school and don’t need gimmicks or contests to qualify you for fashion land. If you fancy …
The Hub Culture fashion community and Londonist are celebrating London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 with an invitation only event for fashion influencers and their friends. FLOW@LFW will take place on Tuesday, 21 September – the closing night of London Fashion Week. Drinks, music and mingling …
The buzz of London Fashion Week is once again humming round the capital. Covent Garden, home of Fashion Fringe, plays host to the tongue-in-cheek extravaganza that is Fashion Fête – basically, a village fete with a fashion theme. Last year’s favourites will make a reappearance …
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