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Tuesday 28th February 2012

The Politics behind Plus Size Modelling

In recent years, many high street retailers, such as Topshop and H&M, have come under heavy scrutiny for employing dangerously skinny models to represent their clothing lines. Undoubtedly, the employment of models that appear to be severely underweight and on the brink of collapse represents irresponsibility on the…

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Thursday 23rd February 2012

In Remembrance of Alexander McQueen

My heart broke the day McQueen died.  In wake of the 2nd anniversary of his death, a reflection of his career and the recent developments of his label without him demonstrate not only the flawless preservation of his legacy, but his burning enthusiasm for unforgiving beauty. Born Lee…

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Thursday 23rd February 2012

LFW: Mary Katrantzou

This season, Athens born designer Mary Katrantzou has pushed the boundaries and created an overwhelmingly aesthetically pleasing collection based around extreme clashing prints. Her Autumn/Winter ’12 collection includes pieces ranging from structured coats, nipped in jackets, floor length gowns and bold blouses; the most exciting complete wardrobe. The show started…

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Thursday 23rd February 2012

LFW: Paul Smith

Beeston-born Paul Smith has for many years taken masculine tailoring to a feminine extreme, and in doing so created a global fashion-following. His loyalty in producing traditional ready to wear pieces makes him one of the most interesting fashion brands, and one to watch at London Fashion Week.…

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Thursday 23rd February 2012

LFW: Pringle of Scotland

When a creative director is still relatively new to the job, the inevitable mixture of nerves and excitement still lingers in anticipation of where he will take his recently inherited label. But Alistair Carr’s third season at Pringle of Scotland did not disappoint. Inspired by a recent return…

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Thursday 23rd February 2012

LFW: McQ by Alexander McQueen

McQ’s collection spoiled the senses rotten this season. Offering a veritable feast of colour, texture and  femininity, the younger and more affordable sister brand of Alexander McQueen took to the runway with a strong sense of authority and effortless style. Whilst the clothes were classical pieces, to be…

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Thursday 23rd February 2012

LFW: Ozwald Boateng

When it comes to men’s tailoring Ozwald Boateng is arguably, the most exciting modern brand to vivaciously burst out of London’s Sayville Row. His suave city style oozes class, which he yet again achieves with his latest collection. Instead of his trade-mark jewel toned satin pieces, this season…

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Wednesday 22nd February 2012

LFW: Burberry Prorsum

After the storming success of Burberry’s S/S 12 show during LFW in September, Christopher Bailey’s a/w 12 collection was highly anticipated . I was not the only one who was eager to see his magic grace the London catwalk once more. The guest list spoke for itself,  and…

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Wednesday 22nd February 2012

LFW: Erdem

This season Erdem, one of the most anticipated designers of the week, chose the White Cube Gallery as the chosen display space to showcase his A/W ’12 collection;  a risky choice considering the expected level of beauty, elegance and colour so rightfully associated with his designs. The space…

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Wednesday 22nd February 2012

LFW:Twenty8Twelve

After six years as co-creative directors of the label, it was hard to imagine Twenty8Tweleve without the Miller sisters.  But the line by Vanessa James and Elsa Elphick, two members of their original design team, retained the brands philosophy of what women want to wear and ensured the…

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