Danial Aitouganov wins Lichting 2016 Fashion Award at AFW
By Danial Aitouganov received the biggest accolade in Dutch fashion by winning this year’s Lichting 2016 fashion award. The Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) graduate was awarded a cheque worth 10,000 euros, while the Public Choice Award of 3,000 euros went to fellow AMFI graduate Marlou Breuls. The runway show and awards ceremony were held earlier this […]
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The fashion world responds to Brexit
London – It would seem the recent poll conducted by the British Fashion Council that saw the majority of designers asked said that they wanted to remain in the European Union is obsolete now. The implications of Britain leaving the EU on the UK’s fashion industry will become apparent over time, but with 122 billion […]
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London Fashion Week Show Round up: SS17
London – London Fashion Week wrapped up its Spring/Summer 2017 edition Tuesday evening following five days of shows, presentations and events which saw high end and high street labels alike showcase their upcoming collections or latest ‘See now, buy now’ collections. The fashion event took place against an uncertain backdrop as the city hosted its […]
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Tales of Thread: turning ethical sleepwear into a reality
It is never too late to make a change in your career, not matter what age or stage you may be at. Just look at Rebecca Fordham, award winning BBC journalist and UNICEF member, who decided to try her hand at storytelling via an entire new medium, namely fashion. “I guess you could say I […]
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Henry Holland and Umbro join forces
Click:Cosmetic glass jar British fashion designer Henry Holland has joined forces with sportswear and football equipment brand Umbro for the company’s Spring Summer 17 Pro Training collection. The collection offers 24 pieces for men and women, combining Holland’s street-style design aesthetic with the traditional football-inspired styles for which Umbro is known. With both Umbro and […]
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Office blasted for suggesting women need to shave their legs
High street footwear retailer Office recently found itself in the middle of a heated debate when it sent out its latest promotional emails. Entitled “Show a little leg” the email was meant to promote the retailer summer collection of sandals, slip-ons and wedges, featuring its latest styles and a pair of ladies legs wearing sandals. […]
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Just a few days until Fashion SVP!
Next week is Europe’s unique sourcing event One of Europe’s fastest growing fashion industry events opens its doors at Olympia, London, on the 28th-29th June. High quality apparel producers from over 15 countries will be exhibiting fashion wear, outerwear, formal wear/tailoring, sports and active wear, swimwear, lingerie, socks/hosiery and accessories. Visitors can meet these companies […]
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Iran police stop Levi’s catwalk show in Tehran
Iranian police cancelled a catwalk show set to mark the opening of an unofficial Levi’s store in a Tehran shopping centre, the Tasnim news agency reported Thursday. The event was cancelled by “a last-minute police intervention” just before male models were set to walk on stage before a crowd of about 150 on Wednesday night, […]
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‘Little England’ takes over catwalks in Paris ahead of the EU referendum
It may already be too late…But as Britain prepares to vote on whether to leave the EU, the Little England look has suddenly become fashionable. Cricket jumpers, brogues, boating blazers and even neo-Morris men popped up on the Paris catwalk Wednesday. Nor is fashion’s new-found anglophilia confined to the upper classes. Sweatpants, parkas, tartan and […]
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OVS collaborating with Jean Paul Gaultier for capsule collection
Couturier Jean Paul Gaultier will be designing a capsule collection for Italian retail chain OVS that will hit retail in mid-November. The title of the collection will simply be “Jean Paul Gaultier for OVS.” The collection will comprise a total of 60 pieces, and it will be available at a selection of stores as well […]
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