Prime Minister Theresa May hosts LFW welcome reception
By London – Prime Minister Theresa May hosted a welcome reception for the British fashion industry Thursday night in Number 10 Downing Street, ahead of the official start of London Fashion Week on Friday. Together with the British Fashion Council Dame Natalie Massenet, the Prime Minister welcomed a number of apprentices from some of Britain’s leading […]
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CFDA announces new members, extends chairwoman’s term
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced the admittance of 40 designers to the organisation and has extended Diane von Furstenburg’s term as chairwoman of the CFDA through 2018. ”The board’s unanimous decision to ask Diane to stay on as chairwoman is a further testament to the unprecedented growth the CFDA has […]
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Adidas Gazelle gets remixed
Another of Adidas’ iconic footwear styles, the Gazelle, is having a renewed fashion moment after it has been remixed by digital artist Douglas Abraham. Abraham is best known by his Instagram tag @bessnyc4, where he showcases his collages of high fashion campaigns interspersed with pornographic photography, bondage and horror movie references. For Adidas Originals @bessnyc4 […]
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Affordable Bridalwear scores a BIG WIN
London – It’s not big secret that planning and having a wedding is a time consuming and expensive affair. Wedding costs continue to soar around the world and today, a wedding in the UK is said to cost nearly as much as the average annual salary (between 21,000 and 25,000 pounds for a full time […]
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Rachel Zoe to be creative partner at Paul Frank
Rachel Zoe is the new creative partner for children’s brand Paul Frank. For spring 2017, the designer and celebrity stylist will collaborate with the design team at Saban Brands, the company that owns Paul Frank, for a capsule collection that will roll out to stores in February. Jennifer Wexler, senior vice president of global marketing […]
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LFW: Globe-Trotter unveils collection inspired by 1960s suitcase
When we think of British heritage brands, the first name to pop up isn’t usually one of suitcases and travel accessories, even if said brand is a homegrown British company since the 1930s. We are talking, of course, about Globe-Trotter, founded in Saxony in 1897 by David Nelken, it moved from Germany to the UK […]
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Graduate to Watch: Sinead Blagbrough, Salford University
Graduate Fashion Week isn’t just for women’s and menswear designers, this year also saw an influx of fashion designers showcasing impressive childrenswear collections, with Salford University’s Sinead Blagbrough scooping the Mothercare Childrenswear Award at the prestigious gala show. Blagbrough impressed the judges with her “attention to colour, designer and innovation,” for her vibrant ‘Two Girls, […]
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Rihanna to show Fenty Puma during Paris Fashion Week
Rumors have been swirling since it was brought to the attention of the fashion industry that Rihanna’s Fenty Puma line was not on the New York Fashion Week calendar this season. Speculation began that she would be showing at Paris Fashion Week. Now, the rumors have been confirmed. Rihanna has scheduled two Fenty Puma presentations […]
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Calvin Klein and Mytheresa.com team up for capsule collection
Calvin Klein Jeans and luxury e-commerce site Mytheresa.com have teamed up for a capsule collection. The project has been given the lengthy title of “Calvin Klein Jeans x Mytheresa.com — Calvin Klein Jeans Rebel Edge Limited Edition.” While it might sound like something completely brand new, it’s actually just an update of Calvin Klein’s classic, […]
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London Fashion Week puts on brave face following Brexit
British fashion put a brave face on Brexit on Friday as it began its first catwalk shows since the vote, citing a surge in sales on the weak pound despite fears that leaving the EU will hit exports and increase costs. “It might not have been what we wanted, but I think there’s actually a […]
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