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The Face of Fashion: Creative Director

The Face of Fashion: Creative Director

Share Luxury fashion houses are not dissimilar to all good rock bands.  In most cases, creative directors take on the role of lead vocals, providing a recognisable face that both fronts and reflects the label.  Where Queen had Freddie Mercury, and The Rolling Stones have Mick Jagger, their fashion counterparts are predominant figures within the...

Versace x H&M collaboration

Share Fashion design collaborations are rife right now.  An accessible way for the masses to own designs by their favourite luxury labels.  Whether you agree with the notion or not, and many do not, suggesting that the very idea somehow dilutes the luxury of participating brands, the impact upon the industry and the popularity of...

The return of the pencil skirt

Share Its official – the pencil skirt is back with a vengeance for Spring Summer 2012. Made popular in the 1950’s, the tailored, slim fitting design has been present on many of the major catwalks this season, as well as in numerous high street stores. How was it worn on the runway? Versace brought the...

The eccentric effect

Share And so London Fashion Week rolls out of town for another season. The editors have flown South followed closely, no doubt, by their controversial, blog-based counterparts. Ah the bloggers. Recognised by their, often nonsensical, mismatched ensembles come show season, one can typically spot such an individual from a mile off. Now I’m not claiming...