The Fold London: a cut above for the fashion-forward career woman
Falling in love with a brand’s style is easy. Now if only said brand’s marketing department asked you what you really wanted or if their entire collection could fit into your busy lifestyle without concessions on style, quality, and individuality. The Fold did just that, and the results are getting the brand and the women […]
Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor models Self-Portrait’s autumn–winter 2021–2 collection
Nigel Shafran/Self-Portrait Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor is the face of Self-Portrait’s autumn–winter 2021–2 collection, photographed by Nigel Shafran. Given the UK’s difficulties with COVID-19, Self-Portrait forged on with showing its key looks with a more down-to-earth campaign, rather than a traditional fashion show, opting to photograph at Dynevor’s home in London. The aim was to […]
Alexander McQueen, Vestiaire Collective move toward circular economy practices
Alexander McQueen and Vestiaire Collective have announced they are collaborating on moving toward circular practices, and a new app makes pieces that have been bought back available through a new online store. Vestiaire Collective is using the high-profile collaboration to launch its Brand Approved programme. The companies explain, ‘A select group of clients […]
Freya Rose shows jewellery edit for Valentine’s Day
In our pages, Freya Rose is known more for shoes than for jewellery, although she grew up in the jewellery industry—her mother is Barbara Tipple, the four-time de Beers award-winning jewellery designer, whose work is exhibited at the V&A. For Valentine’s Day, she has a jewellery collection of occasion and bridal items at the […]
Jaguar turns continuation efforts to its 1953 Le Mans-winning C-type
‘Continuation’ editions are a great money-spinner for car companies with a history: offer a classic based on the original plans, and wait for the well heeled collectors to snap them up. Aston Martin has done it with both the DB4 GT and the James Bond Goldfinger DB5, and Jaguar with the E-type Lightweight. Now […]
Simone Rocha is H&M’s next designer collaboration
H&M London-based Irish designer Simone Rocha is the next collaborator with H&M, with a collection launching March 11, comprising clothing for women, men and children—the first time Rocha has completed a collection for the entire family. Each category includes a full wardrobe. Also under the Simone Rocha × H&M banner are jewellery and pearl-embellished footwear. […]
Dr Martens to open in Wellington December 19, with tattoos and live music on the day
Wellington’s getting its own Dr Martens store, at Shop 2, 94–106 Cuba Mall, as of December 19. And those who shop on the day and buy a pair of Docs can get a permanent tattoo from Cuba Street Tattoo’s Grant Gebbie (conditions apply). From 1 p.m., Crystal will play a set in front […]
British Fashion Council announces the Fashion Awards 2020, with Beijing, Shanghai screenings
With the UK continuing to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Awards (formerly the British Fashion Awards) announced its 20 winners with a digital film première. The 30-minute film went live at www.fashionawards.com today and on YouTube on the BFC’s account, and was screened in selected cities, including Beijing and […]
Life in lockdown highlighted in British Photography Awards’ entries
Mert Keçe It’s no surprise that the pandemic is the subject to many of the entries for the British Photographic Assignment 2020, held by the British Photography Awards. The awards are open to UK residents and photographers of British nationality around the world, and are open till January 1, 2021. Mert Keçe’s The […]
British Fashion Council opens second round of applications for BFC Foundation Fashion Fund
The British Fashion Council has raised £500,000 for its BFC Foundation Fashion Fund, and is now receiving applications for a second round to help businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. The Council had already distributed the first £1,000,000 of grants from its emergency fund in May to 37 designers. It was always intended that once […]
