LFW Style

Daniel Lismore at the Kristian Aadnevik show.

Joanne Hynes A/W11

Interview with Bora Aksu

An interview with Bora Aksu after showing his A/W11 Collection at London Fashion Week.

Bora Aksu A/W11

Paul Costelloe A/W11

Paul Costelloe's Autumn/Winter 2011 collection, shown this morning at London Fashion Week

February Sample Sales

Rigby & Peller, up to 85 per cent off luxury lingerie and swimwear. On 16 & 17 Feb. Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. @ 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA.

Georgina Goodman, up to 80 per cent off footwear (sizes 37 and 40). On 21-26 Feb. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. @ 12-14 Shepherd St., W1J 7JF

Coco de Mer, up to 90 per cent off luxury lingerie and accessories from the in-house label, Stella McCartney, Bordelle and more. On 24-26 Feb. Thurs., 1-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. @ 108 Draycott Ave., SW3 3AE

Libélula, up to 80 per cent off silk dresses, cotton dresses and knitwear. On 26-28 Feb. Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Mon., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. @ Hotel Verta, Bridges Wharf, SW11 3RP

Méchante of London, up to 70 per cent off shoes. On 27 & 28 Feb. Sun. & Mon., noon-6 p.m. @ 24 Mount Row, W1K 3SG.

J&M Davidson, clothing and accessories from £30. On 28 Feb & 1 Mar. Mon., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tues., 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. @ 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA

Aggugini Gets Up Close and Personal

Whilst developing this season’s new designs full of intricate details and elaborate constructions, in his London studio Kinder Aggugini began to consider the context in which a collection is shown. Although he recognizes the impact created by the spectacle of grand shows, he felt a need to revisit the intimacy of fashion and play up the magic of putting the audience in direct contact with the looks. Thus decided to adapt his show space fittingly.
For Kinder, the decision for such a format comes from a desire to return the focus of the show to the clothes, harking back to the atelier shows of the 1940s and 1950s. Clothes with such tiny and intricate details require an environment where the audience can fully admire and appreciate them up close, without additional props and elaborate scenes.
This High production Salon show calls for a luxurious venue flooded with natural daylight. The Grand Gallery of Il Bottaccio provides such a luxurious setting, The venue will hold 200 guests (as opposed to the usual 600), seated in close proximity to allow them to see every seam, the quality of each material, and the craftsmanship of each dress as it swishes past them.

“In a time when high fashion is moving mass market, intimacy seems the way to display luxury,” says Kinder.

Kinder Aggugini will present his Autumn / Winter 2011 collectin as an intimate Salon show at Il Bottaccio in London on Saturday February 19th.

BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund Winner Announced

Christopher Kane has been announced as this year's BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. He has been awarded £200,000 and access to director level mentors across the industry. For more info click here.

Photography

Gareth Pugh SS11

Here is Gareth Pugh's latest fashion film created by Ruth Hogben, inspired by religious iconography and Florentine opulence.

On Off Schedule

The On Off schedule has been announced for London Fashion Week, the shows will take place at the new venue, Mercer Street Studios, 16 Mercer Street, WC2H 9QE.

Friday 18
11:00 Jena Theo
13:00 - 14:00 Ada Zanditon Presentation
15:30 Falguni and Shane Peacock
19:45 Ashley Isham

Saturday 19
09:30 Louise Amstrup
14:15 Louise Gray
18:00 Bryce Aime
21:30 Julian J Smith

Sunday 20
10:00 Jayne Pierson
14:15 Charlie Le Mindu
19:30 Pam Hogg

Click here for more info on the catwalk and exhibition.

Photography

Here is a photo I took earlier today for my course at London College of Fashion.

Fashion Forward Winners

The British Fashion Council have announced Meadham Kirchhoff, Peter Pilotto and Todd Lynn as the winners of the Fashion Forward scheme sponsored by Coutts & Co. They will recieve sponsorship for two seasons at London Fashion Week.

For more info click here!


By Jamie Green

Fashion East Line-up

London Fashion Week is just over a month away and the line-up for the Fashion East A/W11 show has just been anounced as Simone Rocha, James Long, Elliot Atkinson.
For more info click here!

London Street Style: Brick Lane

London Fashion Week Schedule

The provisional schedule for London Fashion Week A/W11 has been announced. Click here to view it.

More December Sample Sales

Semon Cashmere; Mongolian cashmere clothing and accessories from £39.
13 Dec. Mon., 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 5 Bywell Pl., 53 Wells St., W1T 3DN

Tata Naka; Clothing and accessories from £10.
13-17 Dec. Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. @ Brigade House, 8 Parsons Green, 3rd flr., SW6 4TN

Kate Starkey Couture; Up to 70 per cent off jackets, dresses, shirts and more.
14 & 15 Dec. Tues. & Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. @ 18 Queensberry Pl., flat 3, SW7 2EB

Nicholas King; Costume jewellery from £15.
15 Dec. Wed., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. @ Blackwell House, Guildhall Yard, EC2V 5AE


By Jamie Green

December Sample Sales

Lainey Showroom Sale; Felix Rey accessories, Ebony & Ivory scarves, ZM925 jewellery and more from £15.
Tues., 6-9 p.m. @ The Brompton Club, 92b Old Brompton Rd., SW7 5LR

Elle Macpherson Intimates and Stella McCartney; discounted lingerie, loungewear and sleepwear.
Tues. & Wed., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. @ Bendon, Axtell House, 23-24 Warwick St., 3rd flr., W1B 5NQ.

Lingerie Sale; Damaris, Beautiful Bottoms, Sexy Panties and Naughty Knickers and more from £5.
Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. @ 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA.

Nicholas Kirkwood; Up to 80 per cent off shoes.
Thurs., noon-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. @ Swarovski Crystallized Lounge, 24 Great Marlborough St., 1st flr., W1F 7HU.

Orla Kiely; Clothing, bags and accessories starting at £10
Thurs.-12 Dec. Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. @ Dray Walk Gallery, The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln., E1 6QL. Admission is £1.

Peter Jensen; Up to 70 per cent off ready-to-wear and accesories.
Fri.-12 Dec. Fri., 6-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. @ Look East Studios (buzzer 1), 18-24 Shacklewell Ln., E8 2EZ.

Sedative

Odd

Here are some pics from a photo shoot I helped on for Odd Digital, a new mag -