As the last model swaggered off stage, all eyes were focused to the back of the catwalk, ready for the designer and the obligatory ‘quick uncomfortable bow at the side curtain’ before they duck out of view to enjoy the relief and champagne backstage. But we were kept waiting as two burly security guards...
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Whilst Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and Gareth Pugh have gone on to international success with their punk infused, outrageously symbolic creations; Pam Hogg always seems to slip through the net of approval. Just the way she likes it. But surely a great British talent like hers deserves to be identified, as the rest are,...
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Dressing the likes of Lady Gaga, Beth Ditto, Lil Wayne and most recently, Katy Perry at the EMA Awards in Bristol last week; it seems pretty understandable why Jeremy Scott is seemingly hot property, with a tremendously creative yet camp approach, that makes Boy George look like George Osborne. After studying Fashion Design at...
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Think Kate Middleton and an elegant,floor length chiffon dress springs to mind; classic, simple and beautifully crafted. Now take a peek at freshly graduated designer Debbie Huntley’s new label, L.2.Mae… and I think the Duchess may have found a new favourite designer. Just a year after finishing her Fashion Design course at University of...
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If you thought ethical fashion was all slogan T-shirts, beige canvas bags and stone block shoes then take a quick look at the exquisite, sculptural designs of Ada Zanditon. Her sheer panelled skirts, folded futuristic capes, maroon quilted sleeves, asymmetric knitwear and distressed leather torsos are beautifully delicate, yet with a bold, sexy undertone...
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With footwear so accessible and affordable on the high street, it needs a talented designer to break out of the mould and actually design a shoe with flair, originality and a distinct look. Please step forward Joanne Stoker and take a bow in those truly awe-inspiring heels. Using architecture and details that others overlook, Joanne’s designs...
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Some people you meet and instantly like. The duo Tatty Devine are those kind of people. I meet them in store at their Covent Garden branch for Vogue’s Fashion Night out and get a warmth of laughter that instantly makes me want to become their friend. Meeting at Chelsea College of Art, Rosie Wolfenden...
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Some things are best kept simple, and simply beautiful they are. A personal message engraved on a coin necklace, delicate sapphire studs, a rose gold silver plated bracelet imprinted openly with love,all determined by one simple quality; they are honoured to be part of the handcrafted beauty by renowned British jewellery designer, Laura Lee. Launching her...
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If you stepped out into the rain and your newly purchased dress changed colour, it’s true to say, you would not exactly be happy. You then pull your printed coat over and stride onwards, when the sun peaks out from behind the indecisive cloud and changes panels of your overcoat to a different tone...
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Most new mothers look as though they have not slept in a year (most, probably haven’t) and are about to join the cast of 28 Days Later as an extra, but not Rachel Jones. Sitting here in a spritely white, open conservatory in East London, looking out onto the greyness of an extremely damp...
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If drama is what you are after, then please step forward, Mr Jacob Kimmie. His designs, which feature a facade of fierce lines, gallons of sheer fabric billowing around delicate ankles and heavy unapologetic couture coursing around bare midriffs also focus on an unconventional political correctness that is refined by skilful attention to detail. Contradiction...
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Not many people would consider taking an eel to a lunch date. But not many people are successful British handbag and purse designer, Heidi Mottram. Instead of travelling alongside the conventional route of crocodile, snake and the now ancient laughing cow, the Cheshire-born lass explored the exotics from across the globe (and her own...
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