AADNEVIK is a luxury London based brand established in 2013 by the designer duo Hila Aadnevik and Kristian Aadnevik; internationally renowned for their powerful feminine designs detailed with refined craftsmanship. The designers have created a concept that blends ready-to-wear with couture, offering seasonal collections with a made-to-measure personal service for clients who visit the atelier from all over the world. They have developed unique handcrafted production techniques where patterns are built on the body, working with natural effeminate shapes, contrasting sharp cuts and soft layering and drapes. The design duo fuse together alluring shades, luxury leathers, French lace and lavish…
Author: FABUK Magazine
Azura Lovisa presents her latest collection during London Fashion Week with a short film and by-appointment showroom presentation. Azura Lovisa is a London-based slow fashion luxury label exploring hybridity and transcultural flows while crafting a contemporary mythology people can inhabit. Informed by the designer’s mixed Malaysian–Swedish heritage, the brand is rooted in folklore and the natural world and committed to sustainable and ethical practice, honoring traditional crafts and deconstructing Eurocentric perspectives. Southeast Asian aesthetic heritage is interpreted via a Scandinavian design approach, with a focus on sensuous materiality, elegant silhouettes, mindful craftsmanship, and holistic harmony with the Earth. Azura Lovisa’s…
78. Venice International Film Festival: the films in competition The Venice Film Festival 2021, in its second edition in Covid time, strictly adhered to the established rules, with 50% capacity, entry controls, (assigned) seat reservations and green passes, to protect the health of those attending the event. There were 21 films in competition, including Pedro Almodóvar’s “Madres Paralelas”, the Festival’s opening film, and Audrey Diwan’s “L’événement”, which was unanimously awarded the Golden Lion for Best Film. Below there is the complete list of the films in competition: Parallel Mothers, Director Pedro Almodóvar Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon, Director Ana Lily Amirpour Another…
On Sunday Night last a Constable with proper Assistants, searched the House of Jonathan Muff, alias Miss Muff, in Black-Lyon Yard, near Whitechapel Church, where they apprehended nine male Ladies, including the Man of the House. They were secured that Night in New Prison, and Monday Morning they were examined before Justice Jackson, in Ayliff-street; John Bleak Cawlend was committed to Newgate, he being charged on Oath with committing the detestable Sin of Sodomy. RUN OF SHOW Look one Gold-plated logo multi-charm necklace made by Victoria Rickard Recycled polyester and lurex brocade scoop neckline bodice laced in the period style*…
Paul Costelloe launches ‘”GOLDEN REFLECTIONS” Spring/Summer 2022 during London Fashion Week Director: Stephen Langmanis Stylist: Sara Dunn Hair: Toni and Guy Makeup: Yin Lee Makeup Hats: Philip Treacy for Paul Costelloe Jewellery: Liars and Lovers for Paul Costelloe Bags and Belts: Paul Costelloe Bags Photos: Paul Winstone
British fashion designer Isabel Manns launches her ‘Underwater Eden Collection’ inspired by her beloved clients. Contemporary womenswear brand Isabel Manns creates unique, reversible clothing with a design approach of committing to building a 100% sustainable, circular fashion label. Innovation is married with creativity, resulting in a range of timeless pieces of the highest quality. The newly launched ‘Underwater Eden Collection’ is inspired by peaceful yet water drenched flower beds, coupled with the beauty of rain droplets falling onto petals. Isabel chose naturally flowing styles as well as fabrics so each piece falls effortlessly onto the body contours of its wearer,…
Mark Fast present spring, summer 2022 during London fashion week 2021 Finding inspiration in London, Mark studied at Central Saint Martins and completed his BA there and went on to complete his MA in February 2008. His signature designs push the boundaries of modern knitwear technology. He has devised innovative stitching techniques, blending lycra with the finest luxury textiles. Everything is knitted by hand on domestic knitting machines and his work is formed onto the body as he knits. He sees knitwear as sculpture, where he experiments with different volumes to create a sensual silhouette. Mark has earned numerous accolades…
This collection was definitely for the rockstar who married into aristocracy ! Beautiful tailoring classic fabrics blended into futuristic textures and textiles . 50s style double-breasted suits along with plastic miniskirts, see-through share dresses lots of skin ready for a night out at the top Club in town . Two tone tweed suits tuxedos , Full length overcoats everything man about town ,high fashion skirts and dresses mixing old and new with exciting bold colours. Photos by Simon Maynard and Paul Winstone Review by Simon maynard
Tonight, the British Fashion Council and Naomi Campbell co-hosted the opening of London Fashion Week presented by Clearpay at the iconic Windmill Soho. Jodie Harsh curated the music throughout the night, and the event saw a surprise performance by Mabel. London Fashion Week is one of the big four international Fashion Weeks, known for its exceptional creativity, innovation and responsible business. The five-day event celebrates excellence in design while empowering positive business growth for participating designers. More than just a business platform for designer’ brands to showcase their new collections, LFW is a cultural platform for change. The international event returns tomorrow…
Pamela Abdy, MGM’s Motion Picture Group President to be honoured with the Game Changer Award during the Zurich Summit industry conference at the 17th Zurich Film Festival. Abdy will be joined by Michael de Luca, MGM’s Motion Picture Group Chairman, for a conversation on how they have created a home for every kind of storyteller at MGM. The Game Changer Award pays tribute to excellency in the film business with a focus on leaders that not only cherish change in the industry but also stand for the DNA of what cinema has stood for since it’s invention. “Pamela Abdy has…