KWK by Kay Kwok returns to London Fashion Week for AW23 as the brand celebrates the start of their 10thAnniversary Year under the Creative Directorship of designer Kay Kwok. Founded on a philosophy of Experimental Expression, looking forward through time and imagining a global society which we’re yet to arrive at has become central to the brand’s singularly unique vision. Genderless, experimental, and confronting in their artistry and aesthetic, KWK by Kay Kwok collections challenge convection, liberated from tradition and stereotypes with a creative proposition that is boldly unapologetically avant-garde and futuristic. Digitalisation-driven, KWK by Kay Kwok presents seasonal brand…
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Noki and the NESTT (Noki Education of Sustainable Textiles and Technology) return to London Fashion Week to prove sustainability can be vivid, empowering, and liberating. Noki was, is, and always has been, the original anarchist to fashion waste and sustainability issues, born as a reaction to the fast-fashion movement. His upcycled “franken-fashion” collage style gave rise to the Dr Noki moniker – revolutionary then, revolutionary now. As we sleepwalk ever further towards the edge of environmental, economic, and social collapse – Noki’s fearless and uncompromising message and anti-establishment narrative, conceived as a critique on capitalism and challenge to consumerism, has…
In 1973 the Paris Peace Accords were signed under the ornate chandeliers in Paris. War is over but everywhere is a warzone. You go, Dahn Võ and hoist the chandeliers up again. It’s time to dress up-up and put on that gown. We all need decadence, right? The coromandel lacquer screens in Coco Chanel’s apartment divide and conquer with its clouds and camellias. Fold them back and reveal. Stand behind them and conceal. “Lacquer is my element, it is deep and all-consuming.” It took 4,000 Anglo-French soldiers to destroy the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan). Burnt to the ground. Looting for…
At the word “Cappadocia” (which means either “land of fine horses” in old-Persian or “land of Khepat the mother goddess”) we are immediately confronted with hot-air balloons pictures of the Instagram profs community – who didn’t go there yet, is simply not cool. The region is a place of otherworldly beauty to live in real time mode your most beautiful childhood dreams “once upon a time…” plucked from a whimsical fairy tale with all those fairy chimney valleys, full of colours, shadows and THIS mesmerising light. Cappadocia is a formation of layers of earth sprayed from volcanoes by fire, water…
The new AADNEVIK collection is inspired by Byzantine artists who sought to paint the soul and show eternal truths. Nude tulle bustier couture dress with gold hand embroideries and metallic leather craftsmanship details. Hair: @josephferrarohair for @authenticbeautyconceptuk MakeUp: @bymarcellocosta for @teammcosta Beauty: @fairydropstokyo.official Photos by (Paul Winstone/Fabuk Magazine)
Buerlangma is proud to announce its show at London Fashion Week with its latest collection, “Do It Like A Villain”. The collection explores the theme of the villain, who is often portrayed as both beautiful and dangerous in films, TV plays, legends, and myths from around the world. This theme is a reflection of the current cultural shift in China, where young people are embracing their individuality and creativity, challenging the status quo, and pushing boundaries in their own ways. Inspired by the rising youth culture in China, the collection features a range of masks, symbolizing the different roles and…
Chau Rising makes its debut on the London Fashion Week schedule with their Autumn/Winter 2023 collection, “Final Wish,” as they celebrate the brand’s fifth anniversary with their first overseas show. Founded in 2017 by Creative Director Liu Chaoying, Chau Rising aims to redefine cashmere for a new generation by using bright colours and exaggerated techniques to subvert tradition and change perceptions, reclaiming the textile and positioning it at the forefront of the global contemporary market. Inspired by the organic tactility of cashmere, Chau Rising’s signature aesthetic is sensitive and expressive, curating visual representations of emotion, exploring matters of the heart,…
Emre Tamer presented his AW23-24 Collection “The Temple of Artemis” which took place During London Fashion Week. The show has been organized by the famous fashion consultant Zeynep Ober and it was in aid of UNICEF for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria . The Designer is known for his attention to detail, hand painted print designs and avant-garde approach. This year, on the 19th of February, X Factor Star Chloe Jasmine and Miss Turkiye-World model Sevval Sahin graced the catwalk. Before the show Zeynwp Ober thanked everybody for helping to raise funds for the earthquake victims and she…
r.l.e presented their AW23 collection in The White Loft, Underwood Works during London Fashion Week. The venue was transformed into an ethereal vision of white light and a blank slate, allowing the collection to flood the room with colour and imagination. “What is the sense of security in our hearts that we are ultimately looking for?” This question is the overriding inspiration behind r.l.e’s AW23 collection. The journey of discovering our subconsciousness is always confusing; the true heart can be dimly seen through the mists of the deep. One aspect of nature that inspired the designer a lot this season,…
Pop-rock quartet The Mild West release ode to self doubt ‘Pathetic’ Since 2018, The Mild West has made a splash in the Chicago music scene with their energetic performances and lively early singles. Borrowing from a wide variety of pop-rock powerhouses such as The Killers and Walk the Moon, the band’s sound drips with soaring melodies, catchy hooks, and powerful delivery. The Mild West are now ready to unveil their first soaring single of the year, ‘Pathetic’. The vibrant track is an ode to self doubt, exploring the traps of comparison and digital anxiety. In their own words about the…