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Sure, there was the usual bout of fashion week madness - insane headgear (Giles Deacon), post-apocalyptic streetwear (Ashish) and cute bunny rabbit make-up (Ryan Lo) - but, on the whole, the recent cluster of international fashion weeks have shown...
Helsinki
The last time we featured the creative driving force behind this latest project, fashion designer Minna Parikka was disappearing down a rabbit hole with her collection of improbably heeled, cartoon covered footwear, aided and abetted by artist and...
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As part of the London Design Festival, the V&A hosted a series of Salon Talks - interviews with female designers celebrating the role that women play in today’s design industry. I was one of the interviewers and spoke to Sarah Elanany. Sarah is...
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Exploring fashion faux pas from 'the decade that style forgot', injecting the colour palettes of Amish Lancaster quilts with the neon-fluro madness of 1980s streetwear, and analysing the novelty of Glam Rock's famous garments; young London College...
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The independent fashion, accessories and jewellery store Wolf & Badger is part brand, part gallery, and part platform for emerging British (and international) talent. Having won accolades form some of the biggest names in fashion; such as Grazia,...
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Inspired by Bauhaus, theatre performance, and fancy dress parties, Merseyside-born Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication graduate Sarah Sweeney designs mischievously fanciful knitwear that is brimming with style, humour and grace. Her...
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Topshop, oh Topshop - it's Britain's inescapable high street monster brand. In every city across the country, it has almost become larger than life. What you might not know is that the company puts on a show at London Fashion Week each season for...
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Louise Gray, the Scottish designer turned London wonder-child, showed her Autumn/Winter collection recently and boy was it an eyeful. Don’t let the madness fool you though. Gray is a genius when it comes to putting on a show that is both visually...
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If you're already familiar with Ashish then you'll know that his collections are notorious for being doused in sequins. Forget what you thought you knew about the sparkly little gems though because you won't find a single ill fitting jacket or...
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Israeli-born Inbar Spector was one of my most highly anticipated shows of this season. Despite never having seen her collection before, I could tell from the photos of her previous show that there was the potential for something magical to take...
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As a girl that isn’t partial to tight fitting sultry dresses, Marios Schwab has never really been my cup of tea. During his Autumn/Winter show though I found myself squirming to get a better look at the items floating down the runway. The Schwab...
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Acclaimed Dutch designer Mattijs Van Bergen presented his Autumn/Winter collection in London this past weekend. To say the show was the unexpected highlight of my day would be a gross understatement. Certainly there was a hefty dose of...
Dispatches
With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
City Notes
Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
Dispatches
Moving from Chicago to New York City is a thrilling yet daunting leap. You’re trading deep-dish pizza and the stunning Lake Michigan views for bagels and the electric energy of Manhattan’s streets. Whether you’re chasing a career opportunity,...
Dispatches
If you drive, you know there’s a danger element that always goes with that. Even if you feel you’re an excellent driver, and you follow all traffic rules, you might still have some bad luck. A drunk driver might plow into you, or someone might...
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Among all the other decisions you have to take regarding renovation of your house, choosing the right bathroom remodeling contractor is the most important. When partnered with a trained professional, your idea will be turned into great, efficient...
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Beer and food pairings can be considered as an underrated art form, and thus can elevate your culinary experience. From heavier meals to lighter snacks, it could elevate the taste buds into a higher plane with the proper beer. For those that enjoy a...