Titled ‘Primal Instinct’ Karina Bond takes inspiration from the natural world. She pays homage to the raw emotions that connect us with all living creatures – from the fiercest predators to the most delicate beings. Bond explains: “When we strip away the smoke and mirrors of cultural dominance, we share the same subconscious behaviours that […] 14qh
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Omar Mansoor inaugurated the 20th presence in the London Fashion Week with his collection titled, ‘Meluhas’. The word Meluhas originates from an ancient civilisation of the Indus Valley that existed during the Middle Bronze Age. They were known for their crafts including seals, pottery, sculpture, gold jewellery & terracotta figures. Plain pottery items are found
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Prof. Jimmy Choo’s JCA | London Fashion Academy hosted its inaugural Undergraduate show debuting four young designers from the Design and Accessories cohort at the historic Boston Manor House campus. This graduating cohort ed the JCA on the day it opened its doors back in September 2021 and have built their own independent brands over
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London based couturier Omar Mansoor has been creating a Royal Ascot collection since 2009 and this year is no exception. All of the dresses in this capsule collection adhere to the strict dress code of the Royal Enclosure. A reminder of the dress code for the Royal Enclosure is: Dresses and skirts should fall just
Quality fabrics are key to your investment wardrobe pieces. Fabrics are the starting point for all garments; otherwise we would be left feeling rather chilly! In the trade there are many expressions about the ‘cut of one’s cloth’, which is twofold in my opinion, the first being the quality of the fabric, the second being
In conversation with Kerrie Ellis – Image Consultant and Personal Stylist Just as there are many genres of fashion designers, the same applies to Image Consultants/Personal Stylists. Our commonality is our vision of clothes that fit and flatter whilst complimenting the wearer, which let’s face it, is what they are supposed to do. It’s always
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Couture sewing – the detail goes beyond construction, but what exactly is couture? To say couture sewing is solely about hand-sewing is an injustice to the craft; it is so much more than that. Couture sewing is a craft in its own right combining the skill of hand-sewing techniques, fabric underpinnings, fabric construction, fine detailing,
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Well if you don’t already know it, I am a lover of fabrics, all forms types and textures. From a design perspective it’s how I start my work. I examine the fabric, draping over the mannequin, pinning in places to see what shapes are evolving, at this stage it’s a blank canvas, which I find
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There are three main principles of styles in clothing: fitted, semi-fitted and loose fitting. Fitted garments are those which contour to your body shape; think of structured tailored suits, close fitting dresses, evening gowns. Semi-fitted refers to a style of garment that whilst fitted onto certain areas of the body (a bust dart for example),
A warm welcome to you all, a New Year with new possibilities, where resolutions are made: from a change in wardrobe to a change in vocation, and so the list goes on, what will yours be? Last year I learned new fashion phrases, one being ‘dressing above the keyboard’, as we worked remotely from home
