New is the operative word when looking at the latest incarnation of Selfridges’ ongoing Bright Young Things project. Last year, the word ‘Young’ was replaced by ‘Old’ to celebrate an older generation of maverick creatives. This year, we’re making way for the ‘new’ – because Selfridges aren’t merely celebrating burgeoning fashion talent that is ‘young’… Continue reading Bright New Things
Category: London
Shine On
>> London Fashion designers have had a tumultuous year of celebrations and shutterings. In between Meadham Kirchhoff declaring they could no longer sustain their business last year and Jonathan Saunders as the latest (and perhaps most surprising) casualty, the likes of Christopher Kane, Erdem, Nicholas Kirkwood and Roksanda Ilincic have all notched up ten year… Continue reading Shine On
May The Fash Force be With You
How does a film title become an adjective? As in, “Oh, that’s very Marie Antoinette.’ in reference not to the historical figure but Sofia Coppola’s film, to denote anything pastel, frilly and vaguely 18th century rococo in feel. Or “That jacket is so Blade Runner!” meaning it has 1940s shoulder pads that segue into the 80s. … Continue reading May The Fash Force be With You
Prints in Motion
The Fashion in Motion series at the Victoria & Albert Museum has been picking up pace in the latter part of this year with not one but two shows in consecutive months. It seems like designers in London are in the mood to look back on their accumulation of collections and accolades that they have… Continue reading Prints in Motion