Today, the British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce that Saul Nash is the recipient of The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. The Award was presented by The Duchess of Cambridge, on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, in this Platinum Jubilee year during an event at The Design Museum in London, which celebrated and showcased all the talent support initiatives of the BFC Foundation. Nash – both a designer and a choreographer – is recognised for his innovative take on design; developing new materials whilst actively pioneering a new frontier within the industry – imbuing sportswear…
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Besfxxk SS22 collection is deeply rooted in the deconstruction approach of historical clothing items such as trench coats, smoking blazers and victorian dress. The designers are focused on creating hybrid garments that reflects the current trend. This experimental process conveying significant wearability clarifies the aesthetic direction of the BESFXXK brand. Besfxxk collection always aims its highest quality in fabric & silhouette & details. Imported fine fabrics from Italy & Japan complete its cutting edge design outcome in order to fulfill market’s demand in balance between creativity and commerciality. Consistent buying orders from top-tier stockiest, such as Bergdorf Goodman and I.T…
Today, the British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce its annual programme of talent support. In the financial year 2021/2022, the BFC remitted over £1.3m in funds to designers and scholars. £932,500 was paid by the BFC Foundation as part of the BFC’s grant giving initiatives including scholarships and talent support schemes BFC NEWGEN, BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund, BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund and BFC Fashion Trust; over £400,000 was paid to designers through brand partnership collaborations secured by the BFC. The BFC Foundation (Registered Number: 1185152) supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry by focusing…
Tony Baltimore returns with the infectious new single ‘Sit Still’ taken from the upcoming album ‘Let’s All Go Insane’. The follow-up to the playful videos for the album’s title track ‘Let’s All Go Insane’ and ‘That Girls Got Eyes’, the Roots Rock Singer-Songwriter once again demonstrates his sharp, catchy songwriting and immaculate performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oop4Ebqh7sk Full of tongue ‘n’ cheek humour, biting sarcasm and subtle irony, ‘Sit Still’ is a brilliant demonstration of both Baltimore’s catchy, impactful songwriting and his water-tight lyricism. Built around a backdrop of guitar riffs that already sound like classics, driving drums and pinpoint backing vocals that…
Intricate furrowing and weaving, handmade fabrics made of threads and scraps, and painting and ceramic works, Karen Quirion upholds her artistry and the craftsmanship of KQK as the lead character of her newest story. Karen’sceramic works are now an integral part of the brand. The dialogue between her fashion and ceramics flows naturally and reinforces the organic language of KQK. Their Fall/Winter 2022 Collection dialogues with circularity: the circularity of nature, a circular way of thinking, and a sustainable circular economic model for its brand. Quirion finds beauty in the relationship between nature and brutalist architecture. Greenery flourishes and collapses…
British Airways has named tennis superstar, Emma Raducanu, as its latest global brand ambassador. The airline, which prides itself on connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain, will support the British star as she represents the nation globally. The airline will fly Emma to tournaments and training around the world, including next year’s French and US Opens and the Masters’ events in California and Rome, as Emma embarks on the next stage of her worldwide tennis career. The news follows Emma’s triumph at the US Open in September 2021, making her the first British woman to win a…
As a guitar player, you know that having the right equipment is essential to your success. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been playing for years, there are certain items every serious guitarist should have in their arsenal. In this article, you will learn about the top items that every guitar player needs to purchase today! Pedals These gadgets add a lot to the sound of any electric guitar, especially if they’re of high quality. Guitarists always research some of the best noise gate pedals that are on the market before making a purchase. While some pedals are more…
Jean Eustache’s The Mother and the Whore as grand opening to Cannes Classics, two episodes of Ethan Hawke’s event series on Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, a tribute to Gérard Philipe, Patrick Dewaere being gone for 40 years, one last conversation with Jean-Claude Carrière, the Cinemateca Brasileira and Glauber Rocha, Pilipino director Mike De Leon, Arrabal the poet, a Czech new wave masterpiece, a close-up on Romy Schneider, one last goodbye to Fernando Solanas, a salute to Souleyman Cissé from his daughter. There will also be India as Country of Honor, The Film Foundation and the World Cinema Project, an homage…
Jessica Kang, 27 years old, is an HR System Worker who was crowned Miss London during the Lockdown. After that, she went onto win the Miss Asiana contest and was 12th in the contest to decide who would be the next Miss England. Before pageantry, she dreamt about modelling but she weighed 15 pounds more than she currently and she was not happy with herself. With a change of lifestyle connected with a passion for charity work, she was encouraged by friends to run as Miss London and Miss England. Today, she dreams of winning the Miss Universe award. Could…
On the third evening of the spring edition of Serbia Fashion Week, the audience enjoyed the fantastic creations of domestic and foreign designers. We have seen collections of different ideas, cuts and fabrics, but what they have in common is that they skillfully combine the most valuable things from the past with elements that belong to the future. The program was opened by designer Latinka Djordjevic, recognizable for her creations that have no seams. She used merino wool and silk, which is why the designer sought inspiration for the design in nature. “I am inspired by a healthy lifestyle. I…