Archive for the ‘Interviews’

  • An interview with semi permanent make-up artist Sarah Jagger
    Sarah Jagger has an unusual job. For a start she gets to touch the faces of famous people for a living. As a make-up artist regularly called upon to style people for the red carpet, for music videos and for photo shoots, you may not think that is anything out of the ordinary. However Sarah doesn’t just apply make-up with a brush. Oh no, that would be too easy. Sarah...
    by Claire Dodd at November 11th, 2009 at 02:11 am
  • Five minutes with Henry Holland!
    At 25, Henry Holland’s already established himself as one of London’s hottest young design talents. After setting up his House of Holland label in 2007, the Hoxton boy has gone from strength to strength, designing quirky slogan tees with the help of best pal Agyness Deyn, collaborating with Levi’s on a denim collection which debuted on the House of...
    by Emily O'Brien at November 4th, 2009 at 04:11 pm
  • An interview with Berlin fashion designer Marlene Scheffel
    Having spent some time in Berlin this summer, I had the opportunity to experience the city’s diverse fashion culture. From the array of vintage stores and huge markets to designer boutiques and commercial malls, this buzzing city really has it all and is fast becoming a significant asset to global fashion. The emergence of Berlin Fashion Week has assisted in...
    by Nicky Branagh at November 4th, 2009 at 02:11 am
  • Five minutes with Elle’s Executive Fashion Editor, Stacey Duguid
    Stacey Duguid has led a life most girls would die for. After stints at Paul Smith, Giorgio Armani and Prada, Stacey was asked by Elle’s editor Lorraine Candy to join her favourite magazine, and now proudly takes her place as Executive Fashion Editor at Elle. Having met – and worked with – some of the most prestigious people in fashion, she doesn’t...
    by Emily O'Brien at November 3rd, 2009 at 05:11 am
  • Interview with pop star Jessica Taylor
    Specsavers returned again this year with their second Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition, this time fronted by ex-pop princess Jessica Taylor. Jessica – who’s a glasses wearer herself – has been the face of 2009’s campaign, which has seen sexy specs wearers across the globe battle it out for the title. As a judge on this year’s panel for...
    by Emily O'Brien at November 3rd, 2009 at 03:11 am
  • Five minutes with Olivia Rubin
    It’s difficult not to feel overwhelmed after fashion month. All those shows, all those new clothes and all those new designers to choose from. But in London one woman has been quietly forging a name for herself, emerging slowly from under the radar to become a firm favourite with London-based fashion editors and the girls at Vogue. Olivia Rubin is a graduate of...
    by Anna Winston at October 27th, 2009 at 08:10 am
  • Comments Off
    Interview with fashion designer Betty Jackson
    Betty Jackson, the legendary British designer, has rejoined the designing team at Debenhams to create their first must-have jewellery line. The range, which forms part of her ‘Betty Jackson. Black’ line for the high street store, fuses resin, perspex and metals with chunky chains and grosgrain ribbon to create a collection of contemporary statement jewellery....
    by Emily O'Brien at October 23rd, 2009 at 12:10 am
  • Five minutes with Stylist Mariel Haenn
    A stylist for over eight years, Mariel Haenn has worked with some of the world’s top celebs. She’s dressed Ashley Simpson, Ciara, Will Smith and one of our favourites…..Rihanna just to name a few. We caught up with the lady responsible for Rihanna’s transition from beautiful girl next door to sexy style icon for the new generation.
    by Harriet McCaw at October 15th, 2009 at 02:10 am
  • Five minutes with Matthew Williamson
    After Williamson’s grand return to London Fashion Week this season. I was given the privilege of interviewing the man himself post show. But one thing to note is when I say five minutes I actually mean one minute thirty seconds. He is of course a very busy man, and in front of me there had been about thirty journalists with four more behind me. Everyone was after...
    by Samantha O'Neill at October 4th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
  • Five minutes with my-TV’s gorgeous presenter Antonia O’Brien
    If like us, you love my-wardrobe.com, then you’re going to love my-tv which offers the latest bang on-trend advice in high fashion clothing, shoes, and accessories. Check it out for tips on what to wear and how to wear it with style this season. We managed to nab my-tv’s gorgeous presenter Antonia O’Brien for a quick interview on everything from key...
    by Megan McCluskie at September 23rd, 2009 at 03:09 am