Tag: british
-
British Vogue celebrates 100 years with fashion history video
British Vogue celebrates 100 years in 2016 and is continuing its festivities with a newly launched video to look back at its 100 years of making fashion history. The video offers a brief history lesson into the iconic fashion magazine, currently helmed by Editor-in-Chief Alexandra Shulman, looking at everything from movie star makeup in the…
-
British Fashion Council announces shortlist for Designer Menswear Fund
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has revealed the designers shortlisted for its BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund. The prestigious award will see the winner receive a £150,000 grant (about US$217,000) to grow their label, as well as £50,000 value (about US$72,000) in kind services and 12 months of mentoring from industry experts. Urban label Sibling, which hit…
-
UK royal Kate appears on cover of Vogue’s 100th anniversary edition
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, will appear on the cover of the 100th anniversary edition of the British version of fashion magazine Vogue, following in the path of her husband's late mother, Princess Diana. Late on Saturday Vogue revealed the cover of its June edition on its website, which goes on sale on Thursday,…
-
British Fashion Council debuts revamped global fashion event to rival Met Ball
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has joined forces with luxury jewelry label Swarovski to re-imagine the British Fashion Awards, newly dubbed The Fashion Awards 2016. The Fashion Awards 2016, to take place on December 5 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, will herald a new global focus, with awards aiming to honor international talent from…
-
Beyonce jumps into athleisure market with Ivy Park clothing line
Recording star Beyonce launched a women's fitness clothing line on Thursday featuring bodysuits, leggings and headbands, named in part for her 4-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Called Ivy Park, the 200-piece active wear collection is a joint venture with British businessman Sir Philip Green, who owns the Topshop fashion chain. It will go on sale at…
-
Jane Birkin sizzles in Saint Laurent fashion shots
Jane Birkin has made a surprise modeling debut for Saint Laurent. The French fashion house has unveiled the British actress and singer, 69, as the latest addition to its 'Music Project'. The label took to Twitter earlier this week to reveal two black and white shots of the star shot by the house's creative director…
-
Cara Delevingne to Star in New Saint Laurent Campaign
Saint Laurent designer Hedi Slimane has turned to British model Cara Delevingne to be the face of the La Collection de Paris campaign.
-
How Fashion Week Has Changed Since WME Bought IMG
“They made a decision to take Fashion Week and move it to Lincoln Center and basically were damaging the brand. So we had to go back and rebuild it,” Patrick Whitesell says.
-
Uniqlo x Liberty London spring collection goes on sale globally March 24
Always on the lookout for new collaborations, Uniqlo has teamed up with the British brand Liberty London — known for its iconic fabrics — for a spring collection that goes big on florals. The collection includes over 20 items and will be available in the UK on March 18, before launching globally in stores and…
-
Signature looks evolve at Stella McCartney’s Paris show
By Johnny Cotton PARIS (Reuters) – British designer Stella McCartney offered a new take on her brand's signature looks at Paris Fashion Week on Monday, presenting a selection of puffa jackets and pleated dresses for women's winter wardrobes. Showing at Palais Garnier, the designer, known for mixing luxury and sporty, unveiled plenty of snug-looking creations…