“Everything happens when it should,” illustrator David Downton states with conviction, and he should know - one phone call changed his career beyond recognition… Fondly referred to as “an elder statesman for fashion illustration” celebrating his 20th year at the forefront of what is considered a...
From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, it seems we can’t get away from the environmental impact that our buying choices are having on our planet. The Stacey Dooley Investigates ‘Fashion’s Dirty Secrets’ programme revealed the shocking extent of pollution caused by textile production which...
It’s fair to say that fashion and natural world have a somewhat complex relationship with each other… From the cultivation and use of natural fibres such as cotton, flax and wool, to the exploitation of animals for their feathers, skin and fur, along with the vast environmental impact. This...
The phrase ‘supermodel’ was coined in the late 80’s, early 90’s at a time when the likes of Linda, Cindy, Christie and Naomi et al ruled the covers and catwalks. One designer intrinsically linked to them all was Azzedine Alaia, his second skin, figure flaunting dresses not only showed off their...
This year, it’s a safe bet to say that ‘royals’ and ‘royal dress’ will be under much scrutiny in the run up to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this May. ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ continues to pull in the crowds at Kensington Palace and curators understand only too well the magnetic...
The Fashion Museum Bath has announced its ‘Dress of the Year 2017,’ or should we say 'statement of the year' as selected by Sarah Bailey of Red Magazine... The statement design represents a real flavour of the times courtesy of Dior’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection that includes the white cotton ‘...
The long established American fashion designer, Anna Sui, is currently the focus of a retrospective exhibition in the UK. Here we recall her honest and informative public conversation about her fashion journey and her unrelenting drive to succeed... In conversation during Bath in Fashion with...
The Fashion Museum in Bath has turned its attention to the intricate beauty of lace from the time of Shakespeare to the present day. Drawing from the museum’s collection, as well as generous loans from contemporary fashion designers, the exhibition showcases 50 exquisite pieces, taking visitors on...
Department store Mecca, Selfridges London, take on ethics and sustainability in fashion and textiles with its latest window and in-store displays… Inspired by eight of the world's most popular materials each Selfridges window aims to raise the awareness of sustainable fashion one passer-by at a...
When it comes to creating some of the most iconic fashion images over the last three, almost four decades, you can be sure to find Sam McKnight’s name listed among the credits. Clearly fashion’s go-to when it comes to session styling his extensive body of work has now been recognised with this...
Gieves & Hawkes on Savile Row is leading the way, not only with a bespoke tailoring apprenticeship programme with Fashion Enter...
The British Fashion Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Hu Bing; Actor, Model, Singer and Philanthropist, Bing will be the first...
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