Boys in pink: ‘genderless’ fashion goes big in Japan
By No stranger to barrettes, bows and beauty products, Japanese Instagram icon and model Genking is a proud flag bearer for “genderless” fashion in which young men adopt unequivocally feminine styles and challenge traditional norms. Although women around the world have taken to menswear in droves — sporting trousers since the 1930s when French fashion legend […]
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Topshop Unique taps Nick Knight to shoot AW16 show
Topshop has tapped Nick Knight to photograph the brand’s Topshop Unique autumn/winter 2016 show during London Fashion Week via Instagram. The aim is to give consumers more access to the label and Knight will reveal his images in real-time through Topshop’s Instagram account. The ‘Undenied Access’ will feature backstage and first looks to the catwalk […]
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Italy’s hatmaker to the stars looks to roots for revival
From Humphrey Bogart’s fedora in “Casablanca” to Harrison Ford’s lucky headgear in the Indiana Jones series, Italy’s Borsalino has been credited with producing some of the coolest hats in history. Michael Jackson loved them, trend-setting music star Pharrel Williams is a contemporary fan and David Bowie opted for one of the Italian company’s black fedoras […]
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In picture: Match Made in HEL
Fashion designers including London-based Bora Aksu took over Helsinki Airport with a one-of-a-kind fashion show on the airport’s runway, to promote the Finnish airports convenient transfers between Europe and Asia. Organised by Finnair and Finavia, the catwalk show feature seven top designers from Europe and Asia, with London Fashion Week designer Bora Aksu showcasing his […]
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Zara debuts ‘ungendered’ collection – but why so boring?
London – Gender neutral fashion seems to be a hot topic lately, Louis Vuitton styled Jaden Smith in a skirt for its womenswear campaign and brands such as Rick Owens and Vetements are continuing to push gender fluidity into fashion, and now it seems high street giant Zara is getting in on the act with […]
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Karl Lagerfeld teams up with Seibu Sogo for Limited Edition
London – Karl Lagerfeld is not one to idle around. The German designer, known for his eponymous label as well as being the creative director of Fendi and Chanel, has teamed up with Japanese retail group Seibu Sogo to design a private-label brand. “You know I love new ventures; I think it is perfect for […]
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Phase Eight owner considers making a bid for Whistles
London – the South African retail group which acquired international women’s wear label Phase Eight last year, is said to have it sights set on taking over another high street staple: Whistles. The British fashion retailer has taken on advisers at KPMG to help prepare for a potential sale and has already received interest from […]
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Sophia Webster to launch complete bag collection ahead of debut store opening
London – London fashion week accessories designer Sophia Webster is set to launch her first full handbag collection this month, just a few weeks ahead of the opening of the designer’s debut store opening in London. The designer, who recently presented her Autumn/Winter 2016-2017 collection with at London fashion week, has been busy expanding her […]
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British Fashion Council names BA Scholarship recipients
The British Fashion Council has added a new scholarship to support undergraduate students in their final year through funding from the BFC Education Foundation and has named the first BA Scholarship recipients. The funding is open to final year students enrolled in a full-time BA Honours degree in fashion, with the aim of promoting excellence […]
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Natalie Massenet kicks off London Fashion Week
“I believe that London is really the greatest fashion capital in the world,” said British Fashion Council chairman Natalie Massenet at the launch of London Fashion Week, which kicked off in the capital on Friday, February 19. “London is the centre of creative talent, a hub of technological innovation and a vibrant business community – […]
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