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5 Streetstyle trends spotted during fashion month

Fashion month ended last week with Fashion Week Paris. While numerous fashion houses played it safe in their H/W 23/24 fashion shows, relying on classics and archival pieces, creativity found its full expression on the streets. There was no sign of boredom outside the official shows, and looks were more colorful than on the catwalks. With these...

Business |Interview Featured

Jakke’s founder Nina Hopkins on the power of faux fur

Ethical womenswear brand Jakke, known for its statement, colourful faux fur and vegan leather outerwear, made its debut at London Fashion Week with a collection inspired by the power dressing in the 1996 film, ‘The Associate’. Hopkins, who designed for high-street brands, including Topshop, founded Jakke in 2015, with a mission to create a...

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Central Saint Martins class of 2023 presents designs at LFW

On Monday, February 20, twenty fashion master students from the graduating class of 2023 at Central Saint Martins (CSM), UAL, had the opportunity to present their creations on the London Fashion Week catwalk. The designs were the result of months of research, design and fabrication under the guidance of Fabio Piras, course director of the...

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LFW: 5 standout presentations for AW23

When it comes to fashion week, a catwalk format isn’t right for all designers, and a presentation can allow them to display their collection in a more intimate and creative setting. This season at London Fashion Week there were 18 on-schedule presentations, ranging from displaying 824 single sneakers to energetic dance performances, and...

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LFW: Future Collective with Fashion Scout

Fashion Scout is at the heart of London Fashion Week’s off-schedule championing and empowering emerging fashion and accessories designers from around the world. One of the standout moments was its Future Collective show, which debut three talented emerging designers - Gyouree Kim, Figura Services, and Felix Bendish. FashionUnited chatted to all...

Fashion |In Pictures Featured

LFW: NewGen Talents - Chet Lo, S.S.Daley and Conner Ives

2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the British Fashion Council’s NewGen initiative, which supports and nurtures emerging British designers, and the autumn/winter 2023 season kicks off a year-long celebration, which will include an exhibition hosted by the Design Museum in September. NewGen offers designers financial support, showcasing...

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LFW: Edeline Lee’s ‘London Holiday’ around Mayfair

For her London Fashion Week presentation, Edeline Lee opted for a guerrilla-style immersive showcase, which saw the fashion crowd wandering through Burlington Arcade and around the surrounding streets alongside curious members of the public. Lee is known for her creative presentations, and in previous seasons, she has shown her new collections...

Fashion |In Pictures

LCF master students 2023 present at London Fashion Week

On Friday, February 17, the master students in fashion design technology (womenswear) and fashion design technology (menswear) at the London College of Fashion (LCF) at the University of the Arts London, presented their designs on the runway of London Fashion Week (LFW) AW23. The LCF postgraduate fashion show 2023 took place on the opening day...

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LFW: Ukrainian Fashion Week comes to London

On the last day of London Fashion Week, the British Fashion Council hosted a special catwalk showcase with Ukrainian Fashion Week, giving designers Kseniaschnaider, Paskal, and Frolov the opportunity to showcase their autumn/winter 2023 collections. The three Ukrainian guest designers held a joint show in London, as what would have been the 50th...

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LFW: Patrick McDowell declares “Cinderella shall go to the Football”

Last season, Patrick McDowell merged the world of Marie Antoinette with his own Liverpudlian roots, and for autumn/winter 2023, he reimagined Cinderella going to the football rather than the ball filled with sustainability innovations and regal silhouettes. McDowell transformed the top floor of The Mills Fabrica into a field of dreams, complete...

Fashion |Interview Featured

LFW: Tata Naka inspired by the world of ballet for AW23

For Tata Naka’s autumn/winter 2023 presentation during London Fashion Week, they invited guests into the world of ballet with a wonderful performance from dancers from the Masters of Ballet Academy. Taking inspiration from ballet rehearsals, Tata Naka explored classical studio dance wear, from leotards, floaty chiffon skirts, leg warmers, and...

Fashion |In Pictures

LFW: Rixo focuses on occasionwear for AW23

For autumn/winter 2023, womenswear label Rixo, known for its vintage-inspired designs, is going back to its roots with a focus on more occasionwear pieces and gowns, a growing area for the brand as it enters its eighth year. Orlagh McCloskey, co-founder of Rixo, said in a statement: “This collection is really significant for Henrietta and I. We’...