Omar Mansoor inaugurated his 17th show at the London Fashion Week with his collection, ‘Efflorescence’. The word carries two meanings. It can refer to the action or process of developing and unfolding, as when a seed transforms into a flower. It can also mean a crystalline deposit of salts that can form when water is present in or on concrete walls, in terms of chemistry. The collection revolves around sophisticated shades of light grey and Fuchsia, where grey represents the concrete wall and where fuchsia represents the blooming bougainvillea flowers on the wall. Grey represents ambivalence and dullness while fuchsia…
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The 17th Zurich Film Festival honoured actress Sharon Stone with its most prestigious accolade for her career on Saturday evening. The American actress accepted the award at Corso 1 and was moved to tears. She described the lifetime achievement award as the greatest honour of her career. The ZFF then screened the movie classic CASINO, for which the iconic actress received an Oscar Nomination. The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) presented Sharon Stone with the Golden Icon Award for her career on Saturday Evening. In honour of the American acting icon, the ZFF also screened Martin Scorsese’s Mafia drama CASINO, for which…
EIRINN HAYHOW presents CRYSTAL EARTH SS22. influenced by the colours and patterns in rocks and crystals, she has created her own natural dyes from foraging local plants and berries, combining them with carefully selected natural dye powders from around the world. She uses only salvaged and sustainable materials in production. EIRINN HAYHOW takes the viewer on a journey of enlightenment, combining science, philosophy and spirituality as she reconnects us with the earth. ‘See the beauty in everything, find the light in the darkness.’ is EIRINN HAYHOW brand philosophy, as she creates unique, high vibe garments, salvaged from unwanted materials. Sustainability…
Audi is the car partner to Henley Festival, and on Friday night we were joined by big names from the worlds of music, TV and film, including singer Katherine Jenkins, actor Will Poulter, comedian Michael McIntyre, actors Pearl Mackie and Kaya Scodelario. A truly unique event, the festival combines a vibrant programme of pop, jazz and world music with world-class dining, including a menu specially created by Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett. An exciting evening of entertainment included a headline act from singer-songwriter Sophie-Ellis Bextor, an incredible firework display and a finale by BBC Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox The car…
“Our 2021 campaign is a versatile, face-framing haircut designed to reduce weight, adding more volume and shine to the hair by reducing split ends and smoothing the cuticle. It’s ideal for mid-lengths and is the perfect summer cut for wavy, curly or straight hair. This haircut is all about releasing tension of weight at the front of the haircut. It is cut with structure and versatility in mind so clients can wear it in a variety of ways.” Noel Halligan, NOCO Hair, Bristol https://vimeo.com/571229317 Hair: Noel Halligan and Corey Taylor at NOCO Hair, Bristol Make-up: Shari Knowles Photographs: Amanda Thomas…
Our Institute of Positive Fashion has launched the Circular Fashion Ecosystem (CFE) Report which presents a blueprint for a circular fashion economy in the UK. It seeks to address the industry’s impact on the planet through linear production models, and defines the roles that all stakeholders, from academia to consumers, must play. The report calls on all those engaged in UK fashion to come together, embrace the vision for change as laid out in this report, and create a circular fashion ecosystem for the UK. The UK fashion market represents one of the largest globally, with revenues of £118 billion,…
Miss Summer World is one of the most important competitions in the world. The aim is not only the selection of beauty ambassadors from each corner of the world but intends through art to make the world beautiful. Miss Summer World 2021 is finalized this weekend in the famous castle of Gjirokastra in Albania and it’s organized by “Albania Event Production”. The producer and owner of this event it’s the famous producer Albana Çakshiri. “THE WORLD NEVER GIVES UP”, under this philosophy, comes this year Miss Summer World 2021, as one of the best special memories for all. More than…
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021 marks the 108th time the Show was held and the first time in Autumn on the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. This year the show runs for six days rather than five to allow for social distancing. Over 350 horticultural exhibits from around the world fill the 11-acre site including: Over 80 exhibits will fill the venue With show-stopping displays be specialist growers 27 Inspirational Gardens of all different shapes and sizes An array of shopping stands Show Gardens are built in 19 days and dismantled in 5 days. Artisan Gardens are built…
Emerging designer Karina Bondareva presents her new collection “A Love Letter to The Working Hands of Savile Row The Central Saint Martins graduate adores a zesty colour palette, always aiming to present an eclectic range of shades, from tangy orange to muted lilac hues. Karina explores richness of tones, weaving them into her pieces by playing with the contrasting energies between them. Having spent her placement year at Savile Row, Karina witnessed the hands of devoted tailors and the craftmanship they display. She has taken these key values and now manufactures locally using designer cut offs and only using a…
HAREM LONDON continues to express its fashion-forward designs to create an experience of diverse identity with pieces that blend influences, fabrics and techniques from both countries and cultures. Influenced by the stories of the Levantine coast and the magical tales of Turkish & Middle Eastern culture, the creative director Dee Ozturk brings a new aesthetic to the contemporary fashion of Spring – Summer 2022, inspired by the books and photographs she found about the Levant era. Luxuriously soft jersey, hand quilted details and floating pleated jerseys make a tailored & theatrical casualwear for summer 2022, the collection consists of 48,…