In between shows, interviews and backstage videos at February’s London Fashion Week, official LFW sponsors Lavazza interviewed our own editor-in-chief, Emily O’Brien, to get the low-down on London’s hottest looks on and off the runway and to find out what it’s like being a blogger at the capital’s most important […]
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WATCH: Backstage at Sass & Bide AW11
We won’t lie, we were completely consumed by the fashion frenzy when we popped backstage at Sass & Bide before the designer duo’s autumn/winter 2011 collection at London Fashion Week. Who’s on hair? Where’s the makeup? What are they doing with that neon body paint? Luckily, though a little squeezed, […]
Read MoreWATCH: Backstage at Maria Grachvogel AW11
Ahead of her highly-anticipated AW11 show at London Fashion Week, we popped backstage at Maria Grachvogel to catch a peek at the chaos that precedes creating such class. With make-up touch-ups and hair tweaks, take a look at what we got up to when we squeezed backstage at the Savoy’s […]
Read MoreWATCH: Mercedes Helnwein for Orla Kiely AW11
If you love dancing and the Sixties, you’ll love Orla Kiely’s short film – and collection, for that matter. Directed by renowned artist Mercedes Helnwein, the exclusive fashion film showcases Orla Kiely’s new collection for autumn/winter 2011, where peter pan collared prints sit sweetly on mini shift dresses as models, […]
Read MoreWATCH: Five minutes with Felder Felder
After showing their autumn/winter 2011 collection to astounding success at London Fashion Week last Friday – so sought-after was their show, in fact, that we didn’t make it through the doors – Felder Felder hit the Design Exhibition at Somerset House, where key pieces from their latest rock-luxe line hung […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW11: Matthew Williamson
Who: Matthew Williamson What: An infusion of native American prints combined with the chicness of an inner city socialite. Thoughts: We always expect great things from Matthew Williamson, and despite other critics’ uncertainty, next season’s autumn/winter 2011 collection is no exception for us. Hailing prints found in Red Indian tribes, […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW11: Osman
Who: Osman What: Stylish monochrome delights with the subtle neon leather separates thrown in for good measure. Thoughts: We love a bit of black and white – after all, nothing screams high end sophistication more than monochrome – and this was, thankfully, something Osman’s autumn/winter 2011 collection has in abundance. […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW11: Jonathan Saunders
Who: Jonathan Saunders What: A classic collection of chic Forties pencil dresses, made contemporary by vibrant tropical prints. Thoughts: Beautifully tailored to complement the feminine form, straight Forties pencil dresses rule the runway at Jonathan Saunders next season, some simple sheaths, some with splits and some with shirt-like upper halves […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW11: Burberry
Who: Burberry Prorsum What: Fur, coats and capes in an earthy palette with punches of pop colour. Thoughts: Like the rest of the fash pack without a ticket, we headed to London’s Piccadilly Circus to watch Burberry Prorsum stream its autumn/winter 2011 collection live on the advertising screen, keen to […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW11: Amanda Wakeley
Who: Amanda Wakeley What: Power-dressing, body-con and luxurious fur. Thoughts: Opening with a model wearing the sleekest of ponytails and a long, black, belted coat that was trimmed with opulent fur, the overall feel of the Amanda Wakeley collection was clear – luxe, power-dressing for the no-fuss female. Body-con black […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW11: Emilio de la Morena
Who: Emilio de la Morena What: Sheer panels, high necks and bold colours Thoughts: With below-the-knee skirts and high-collared shirts you’d be safe to assume that Emilio de la Morena’s collection was conservative and prim. But whilst there was a Victorian element in his autumn/winter 2011 collection (just as there was […]
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