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London Fashion Week at 40: Balancing nostalgia and innovation in a changing industry

As London Fashion Week marks its 40th anniversary, it stands as both a beacon of innovation and a mirror reflecting the industry's evolution. The event's legacy, particularly its 1990s zenith, casts a long shadow over today's proceedings. In that era, the runways sizzled with the avant-garde visions of Alexander McQueen, the punk-infused...

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George at Asda collaborating with Roksanda for LFW

London Fashion Week designer Roksanda is collaborating with supermarket clothing brand George at Asda as part of LFW’s continued 40th-anniversary celebrations. The collaborative collection will offer Roksanda’s signature style to an accessible audience while raising funds for the BFC Foundation programme, a charity supporting the future growth...

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The Brand Group acquires British label Roksanda

London-based luxury womenswear brand Roksanda has been acquired by The Brand Group (TBG), a global consumer-driven brand development and operating business headed up by fashion entrepreneur and brand builder Damian Hopkins. In a statement, TBG said that its acquisition of popular London Fashion Week label Roksanda is part of its new growth...

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LFW AW24: Roksanda debuts footwear collaboration with FitFlop

Against the backdrop of Tate Britain, Roksanda showcased a collection that took inspiration from one of her architectural heroes, Le Corbusier and his summers spent in the south of France for a colourful take on autumn/winter. Celebrating the “beauty found within the human soul and its dialogue with nature,” the collection featured elegant,...

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FitFlop to debut Roksanda collaboration at LFW in February

UK-based FitFlop, known for its ergonomic and wellness footwear, has announced a design collaboration with London Fashion Week womenswear brand Roksanda. In a statement, FitFlop said it would be partnering with the London-based designer brand for autumn/winter 2024 and spring/summer 2025, where Roksanda Ilinčić will work with the footwear brand...

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Jigsaw launches collection with Roksanda

Premium British fashion brand Jigsaw has unveiled a 29-piece capsule collection with London Fashion Week designer Roksanda, launching today, October 31. The Jigsaw x Roksanda collaboration by the womenswear brand’s creative director Jo Sykes and designer Roksanda Ilinčić draws inspiration from abstract expressionism and is a “celebration of...

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Barbour and Roksanda unveil second season collaboration

Barbour International and London Fashion Week designer Roksanda have unveiled their new Autumn Winter 2023 collection, marking their second collaboration. The collection comprises nine pieces, uniting Roksanda’s distinctive use of colour with Barbour’s motorcycle heritage and craftsmanship. Roksanda Ilinčić, known for her bold femininity, use of...

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BFC teams up with NewGen alumni on a bag collection

The British Fashion Council is commemorating three decades of its NewGen talent initiative with a collaboration with seven of its NewGen alumni designers on a bag collection crafted in partnership with Bags of Ethics. The bag collection features designers Ahluwalia, Christopher Kane, Erdem, Giles Deacon, Halpern, Mary Katrantzou and Roksanda,...

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Celebrity influence on fashion brands: Beyoncé x Roksanda

The impact of celebrities on fashion brands can be immeasurable, particularly when it translates into increased sales and enhanced brand visibility. However, at worst, such influence can easily be lost within the incessant flow of social media. A recent instance highlighting this phenomenon occurred when global superstar Beyoncé took to the...

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BFC announces a city-wide celebration of LFW in October

The British Fashion Council is to host a celebration of London Fashion Week in October, following a scaled-back fashion week earlier this month due to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The city-wide LFW celebration will take place from October 6 to 13 and will feature a curated programme of unique experiences, events and promotions to...

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LFW AW22: Roksanda collaborates with Fila and launches purchasable NFT

London Fashion Week favourite Roksanda held her first physical showcase since 2020 with a catwalk event in the halls of Tate Britain to present her autumn/winter 2022 collection, which included an unlikely sportswear collaboration with Fila and a colourful installation by Irish artist Eva Rothschild. In the show notes, Roksanda explained that...

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Roksanda to launch purchasable NFTs during LFW

Roksanda will launch a series of NFTs as part of her autumn/winter 2022 collection during London Fashion Week in a partnership with Clearpay to bring “digitisation, accessibility and innovation to fashion lovers everywhere”. The designer is hosting a catwalk show for her upcoming collection on Monday, February 21, and the demi-couture finale...