Fashion Shows

Night Out, fashion’s way of sharing their ‘blessings’ with people, will be held at Manchester later this year. The shopping extravaganza started in 2009 and it was always in London but this year is the benchmark of a new beginning because it will take place at Manchester. Said event is scheduled to launch on the 10th of October and will definitely bring the best fashion trends today.

Alexandra Shulman, an editor for Vogue said in an interview the Fashion’s act of putting in a new twist to their popular Night Out campaign where shoppers and retailers will converge and enjoy one of Fashion’s biggest celebrations every year.

Back in the day, Manchester was not considered as a fashion capital in the UK but things have changed and now everyone can see the role that they play in the fashion industry. Since 2009, thousands of fashion enthusiasts fill the streets of London each time Night Out comes along. It will be interesting to see how this year’s event will pan out in Manchester.

Some of the biggest names in the industry have in fact given their go signals as regards the participation in the event. Sources suggest that the venue of this prestigious gathering is at Exchange Square; Vogue also says they are looking forward to celebrate the city’s dedication and creativity.

Pat Karney, the spokesperson for the Council of Manchester City expressed his delight at Fashion’s decision to bring the event to Manchester. He said that the entire city is thankful for the recognition that fashion companies have given. Pat added that now is the perfect time for the event to take place in Manchester as many up and coming fashion experts are based in the city. Thus, they may showcase what they’ve got in the huge event that almost everyone in the city is waiting for.

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Laura Whitmore at the PPQ show and after party at the Baroque

One of the most important dates in the fashion world, London Fashion Week, kicked off yesterday, with the British fashion label PPQ hosting their catwalk show and after party, which was attended by such celebrities as Sophie Ellis Bextor, Caroline Flack, Jo Wood, Marina Diamonds, VV Brown, Kate Nash, Laura Whitmore and The Noisettes.

The show took place in the grand setting of Somerset House, which is the main hub for LFW, and those strutting their stuff on the PPQ catwalk did so to blaring electro music, which was the perfect accompaniment for the wild and bright creations being showcased. The show was sponsored by Tanqueray London Dry Gin and was a huge success.

The models were adorned in an array of intricate designs following a theme of bright, block colours with black backgrounds, and colourful hairstyles finished off the look.Taking their seats in the prestigious front row, of the ‘frow’ as it is known by fashionistas was Laura Whitmore, Caroline Flack and Sophie Ellis Bextor.

Laura Whitmore, herself wearing a PPQ ensemble for the night, exclaimed how she had been a “busy lady that day”, having attended no less than 4 shows!

To see out the night, guests arrived at Mayfair venue Baroque - the glamorous surroundings perfectly suiting the trendy fashionistas in attendance. With the conversation kept strictly to fashion, Marina Diamandis was seen chatting excitedly with Kate Nash, whilst Oswald Boateng sauntered around the venue, exuding charm and style. Kate Nash span the decks, whilst VV Brown took to the stage to wow partygoers with her powerful vocals. VV shouted over the mic how she was “so happy to be back making music!!”

Grabbing a few words with Noisettes lead singer, Shingai, she squealed how excited she was to be there, although still exhausted from her BAFTAS performance last week.

Whilst Jo Wood was caught deep in conversation with Harold Tilman, Marina Diamandis and Kate Nash went wild on the dance floor – a perfect ending to a hectic first day at LFW S/S13!

Guests drank: Tanqueray London Dry Gin cocktails – The Tanqueray Apricot Ricky & The Tanqueray Queen Martini

 

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Fashion can be a strange beast, and this was seen once again at a recent fashion show that showed us what some of the upcoming trends will be for the summer of this year, going towards the next holidays. This time around, we’re not talking about mini skirts or even anything girls will wear. Instead, the buzz was all around men fashion, and what types of pants are becoming in vogue.

While you may think Jeans and other similar pants are nothing new, you may soon be in for a surprise. On the catwalk, people who watched were surprised by pants that did not reach quite as down as you would expect. Instead, we had bare ankles to stare at. Indeed, it seems like even when it’s snowing in Paris, having bare ankles on display everywhere was the norm. From rolled-up pants to those made especially for this purpose, tailored to fit, but without going quite as down as you would expect. Everything from skinny Jeans to cargo pants were available in this new style.

Carven, one of the well known fashion design labels in Paris, showed some more extreme versions, where the pair of pants was cut down just below the knee. The company confirmed that this was not just for show, but it would be an option in the stores soon. Don’t think that the catwalk splash is the only place this type of design will take on, since many designers are on-board, including Louis Vuitton, who displayed some models cut just above the ankle, with buttons available as an option.

And this is not just a Paris trend either, since London and Milan designers are apparently keeping a close watch on the latest fashion shows. Everyone from Prada to Kenzo and McQueen had some versions of bare ankle pants. Designer Thom Browne had been pushing for this fashion trend since 2004, and kept hammering this point in his latest presentation. It seems like his word has reached a mainstream audience.

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Square Mile magazine is a luxury lifestyle publication that comes out on a monthly basis for affluent executives in the city, and February sees the launch of its first style issue. This glossy monthly already covers a vast and varied range of topics, from alternative investments and fine wines to financial affairs and fast cars, but this latest issue clearly marks a move into the arena of fashion.

“There’s a lot of pressure to look good in the City, from the trading floor to the boardroom,” explains Square Mile editor Mark Hedley. “It’s not about showing off, necessarily; it’s more about looking the part. People won’t take you seriously unless you’re dressed seriously. And when you’re dealing with money – whether it’s making it or looking after it – this is crucial.”

The February Style Issue will also launch the Square Mile Style Awards. Over the first half of 2013, Square Mile will be running a competition to find the most stylish man and woman in the City. Nominations will be made by readers online at squaremile.com and a panel of experts will help determine who wins the awards – and the bragging rights.

Contributors to the issue will include style guru Jeremy Langmead, fashion fanatic Josh Sims and watch expert Robin Swithinbank.

One of the main features will cover the evolving taste in men’s fashion in the City from the yuppie era to the present day.

In celebration of the debut Style Issue, Square Mile is also an official partner of London Fashion Weekend (21-24 Feb) and will be hosting an exclusive VIP evening in conjunction with the event.

Like every edition of Square Mile, the Style Issue will be available in print and on iPad. Having increased its print run during 2012, Square Mile now prints 50,000 copies every month and is distributed by both post and hand to subscribers and from various distribution points throughout the City.

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If you think that Essex Fashion Week is going to be anything like London Fashion Week then it may be time to take a look at Essex itself,because the show is most likely going to be a lot more out there but a lot more fun. For instance, some of the things you can expect to see on the runway include thick lashes, white teeth, hair extensions, busty dresses, and high heels.

When you consider this image, it is easy to see that the Essex Fashion Week is a lot more laid back and in some ways a lot more fun for the normal woman in attendance. The one day event is a great chance for independent and local designers to get out and show of their new collections on the catwalk.

This year, Tresor Paris the diamond expert opened up the event with plenty of sparkle on the runway and some of the evening gowns from Denise Van Weenen really helped to add elegance and more razzle dazzle.

For the more club conscious fashion fan, the bodycon dresses by Bowtique and Hybrid should have been delightful. They are best matched together with a good pair of Spanx since they do not leave much to the imagination!

Children and their parents adored the clothing from Dolly Rocker Kids that is sold at the Dunmow boutique and offered a change of pace for those in attendance as the models were toddlers and young children.

TOWIE designers were also at the event including Frankie Essex, Harry Derbridge, Jessica Wright, and Chloe Sims to show off several of their fashion collections which included bodycon creations from Frankie and maxi dresses from Harry. Chloe also showed off a few mini dresses and Jessica had some fun with lace.

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London has recently concluded its fashion week, and the event was closed with some fantastic creations from some of the most notable brands in the capital city. One of the most notable shows came from Mulberry, who created a collection of inspiring outfits, that are going to be perfect for the spring and summer season next year.

This company were previously known for creating bags, but recently they have become even more notable for the fantastic clothing that they have created. This collection release saw the fashion brand return to its well-established roots, with taking various themes from the English countryside including floral patterns.

The clothes came in rather delicate shades of colours, this clearly had a floral influence, and these were very welcomed by the excited crowd at the show. The creative director of Mulberry is Emma Hill, and she stated that she was particularly pleased with the 1970′s silhouette which she has revamped, and had a real focus on clothes with low backs, and also tailored jackets.

These clothes have a very traditional look, that was very much in the style of Mulberry, but were also very sexy. Other clothing, which was in the outerwear category, had a country heritage theme, and models was seen wearing biker jackets, as well as military pea coats.

Black leather, and tan leather, played an important part in the collection, and it was clear that the audience were particularly pleased with the selection of outerwear that was being put on show.

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It seems as if spring and summer next year are going to be much more elegant than fashion has been in previous seasons. It seems as if a return to the ladylike is going to be making an important comeback and tailored cuts and longer hemlines are certainly going to be a feature of the next season.

The luxury fashion industry has certainly taken a hit as global economies have declined. Some London designers have been showcasing pieces and they have asked buyers to invest in them before they actually make the clothing. The editor of Cosmopolitan magazine online in the UK is Pat McNulty who has commented, “There is no question that London still feels like an incredibly creative place. It still has the sort of buzz for fashion that it has always had, and we are certainly seeing some incredibly luxurious, but wearable, pieces being created.”

It seems as if the floral culture of the countryside is also being involved in the clothing and is going to play a central theme next summer. Designers have been incorporating floral colours as well as vibrant blooms into the clothing and there is no question that it is going to be an important part of next season’s designs.

Lighter fabrics are also being favoured by designers, and silk, chiffon, and cotton were all seen on various garments that were designed. These various materials also gave the clothes a rather whimsical look, that is very much something that is seen in the clothes in London, and what makes the fashion scene in the city so unique. Many quirky clothes were particularly notable, many of them being designed by Vivenne Westwood.

 

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Diane von Furstenberg had an unusual request for her models before they took off down the catwalk this past Sunday at the New York Fashion Week: she wanted them to smile. Apparently, she felt their smiles would complement the many stunning colours of her new collection. Tradition dictates that models remain blank canvases for clothing with mute expressions on their face as they walk down the catwalk, but Furstenberg wanted to change the perception and give off a happy persona in her collection. She also asked that they have loose hair to complement the sunny outfits.

Von Furstenberg admitted that she was tired on Sunday morning after a long week of shows but she managed to get back into the groove of things by hanging upside down on her yoga wall and repeating to herself that she would have a successful day.

She explained that she was so tired due to all the fittings and other tasks, but when she looked in the mirror she noticed she looked defeated and she was determined not to look like that before her chance to shine at the event. Instead, she chose to be positive and kept her models positive as well.

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Founder of London Fashion Week gives his opinion of a woman’s ideal size

Achilleas Constantinou, the founder of both Ariella Couture and London Fashion Week has made a few controversial statements about the ideal size for a woman.

He says that women should be slim for their partners, but size zero is a no-no. He added that all women, particularly those who were big fans of fashion, should strive to be a healthy and acceptable weight for their men.

Mr Constantinou has been a long term campaigner for serious measure to be taken to counter what he describes as the endemic eating disorders that are spreading like a cancer throughout the fashion industry. He also applauds Israel as the first country to outlaw skinny models in advertisements and on the catwalk. Other countries have taken steps to prevent size zero models becoming successful, and he believes the UK should do the same.

“According to a recent YouGov survey, 80% of Brits say ban under 16, size zero models; and 79% say average size models would sell more clothes. There is strong consensus among the British public that fashion designers should not be allowed to use models under the age of 16 in catwalk shows, nor should they be allowed to use size ‘zero’ models, the poll found.

“In 2007 before I resigned from the British Fashion Council, we commissioned the Model Health Inquiry headed by Baroness Denise Kingsmill. It recommended inter-alia a permanent model health panel, which the BFC has set up and this checks models conditions backstage, ensuring they have a sanctuary relaxation zone and healthy food and drink. It also ensures that girls under 16 are not allowed to model and liaises regularly with designers and model agencies to ensure models have access to nutritional information with the focus being on health not on size.

This was a tremendous step forward but skinny models still appearing on catwalks around the world has shown that the problem has not yet been eliminated.

Almost eight out of ten people also feel that designers would actually help, rather than damage, their business if they were to use more averaged-sized women in catwalk shows”.

“Based on that data, steps should be taken to formalise the Fashion industries take on on underage and Size Zero models”.

“What has been happening on the catwalk for a number of years is highly irresponsible…Yes the camera puts on a size usually to the viewer, but so what!”

“Diseases such as anorexia have had a devastating effect on today’s youth and there can be no denying that the fashion world and the ‘role models’, they promote are partly to blame”.

“The problem of eating disorders and the pressure on models to be thin is extremely important”.

“For me, there was an additional personal aspect to any discussions”.

“Anorexia is an issue about which I have exceptionally strong opinions. My much-loved niece has battled the disease since the age of 15 and she is now 42!”.

“I have witnessed the pain it causes, the endless trips to and from the clinics, the desperate fight she has put up with and the fact that anorexia will remain with her for the rest of her life”.

“Her love of fashion was one of the reasons she developed the disease”.

“This is a trend happening to girls as young as 13 years of age”.

“We need to approach the matter in a way that will effect lasting change. I believe it should be seriously considered whether a model size eight – a more accurate visual guide than the Body Mass Index (BMI) – should be set as an industry standard.

Other strategies are being debated, but our Fashion Industry from Designers to model agencies must take responsibility for their actions and rectify this unacceptable influence on our youth, and I hope the forthcoming British Fashion Week will be utilised to show the rest of the Fashion world how we in Britain are leading the world, not only with our fabulous and creative fashion but also with our moral approach to it.”

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share save 171 16 Founder of London Fashion Week gives his opinion of a womans ideal size

The Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2012 looked like it was going to turn into a bit of a damp squib at the start with people commenting about the few numbers of celebrities both on and off the catwalk. Things had changed, however, by the third day and the murmurs had changed to rapturous applause due to the both conventional and outlandish designs on display.

From the moment Sidhartha Mallya made his first catwalk appearance, on the second day, in a fantastic black tuxedo from designer Komal Sood, you knew the Lakme Fashion Week wasn’t going to be so bad after all. Then came Amy Jackson and you could literally hear the sharp intake of breath when she hit the runway. She looked amazing in a maroon and black sari from Pernia Qureshi which had just the right amount of edginess.

Television host, Mini Mathur, made an appearance on the third day and she was wearing an embroidered red lehenga designed by Payal Kapoor. And then, finally, there was designer-turned politician Shaina NC who nearly stopped the show completely wearing tie-dye designs by Shruti Sancheti. So in the end it was a roaring success for all involved.

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The recent show that has taken place in Paris at the Ritz has displayed some of the autumn and winter collections for later this year. From the event it is absolutely clear that the opulence of haute couture is certainly still thriving today, just as much as it ever was.

One of the most exciting part of the event was the collection by Christian Dior. The fashion label was officially taken over by Raf Simon in April and many people were looking forward to the first collection under the new head.

Haute couture is certainly one of the most expensive elements of the fashion world and despite there only being a few hundred people who are able to afford it, it seems as if business is still thriving. Earlier in the year, the head of Versace stated that they would not be doing any restructuring to their haute couture range and that they would specifically be maintaining it and protecting it for the future.

Despite this it seems as if a runway show of the clothing is just too expensive. Instead of displaying these clothes on a runway, private clients have been invited to viewings that are taking place behind the scenes.

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share save 171 16 Autumn and winter collections showcased at The Ritz in Paris

At the Grand Palais Karl Lagerfeld decided that rather than purchasing an 18th-century salon, he would simply build one himself. He has built this in order to display at the Chanel haute couture show which just took place in Paris. The event was also unusual because he chose to have guests on a grey carpet, rather than a red one, which people have said added a real smart element to the event.

Of course, what people came to this event to see was the clothes have been created by Lagerfeld. He certainly knows how to display his clothes well with an event like this, but it was by no means the set itself which would attract people’s attention. The clothes that were featured at the events were absolutely incredible. There were wonderful gowns and dresses seem everywhere and they all had the signature elements of this designer.

The first item to come out of the show was an incredible wool suit which looked almost imposing but incredibly light at the same time. It was in gentle shades of both grey and pink and it seemed to almost glitter under the lights.

The jewelled buttons found on this garment added a real sparkle to the entire ensemble and really looked delightful. This wool suit despite all its glamour, was incredibly laid-back in many ways, and this really set the tone for the rest of the collection.

It was about as far from uptight as you can get and all of the clothes that were on display seemed almost utilitarian. It was as if Mr Lagerfeld was wanting to point out that you can have luxury clothing without having to appear as if you care to much. All of the models were dressed in a very relaxed way which really created a wonderful feeling for the entire event.

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