Graduate Fashion Foundation is excited to announce Graduate Fashion Week the world’s largest showcase of BA Fashion talent, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year in 2021 and will take place from Saturday 12th – Friday18th June 2021. During this anniversary year, Graduate Fashion Week will move its event to a new home at Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross, London. Coal Drops Yard is London’s boldest shopping and dining district, home to a unique mix of emerging and established brands. The iconic location in the heart of the King’s Cross neighbourhood brings together heritage buildings, cobbled streets and the original ironwork…
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Today, the British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce its office move to premium flexible workspace provider, Fora, 33 Broadwick Street, London W1F 0DQ. This new central location, in the heart of Soho, places the organisation at the epicentre of the diverse and innovative capital with close proximity to many of London’s creative spaces and major retail hubs. The move reflects the changes in working environments that have taken place over the last year. The BFC considered the evolving needs and preferences of employees and plans to adopt a permanent flexible approach to remote working. The new office space allows…
“My Reverie collection is all about being pleasantly lost in your thoughts. In a world of restrictions, it’s a moment you can lose yourself in a daydream and immerse yourself in a world of creativity and fantasy.” Cos Sakkas, 2020 British Hairdresser of the Year nominee Hair: Cos Sakkas, TONI&GUY, London Make-up: Lan Nguyen-Grealis Styling: Veronica Greenhill Photographs: Jack Eames www.toniandguy.com
We all need a little pick-me-up at the moment and what better way to spread some positive vibes than by joining the In Your Element On Demand community for their free Wellness Weekend? This coming weekend, for three full days, Friday 29th January through to Sunday 31st January, In Your Element On Demand is opening their virtual doors to give everyone unlimited access to 15 videos from their “Winter Self-Care Support Library”. The videos will be accessible all weekend so you can create your own wellness festival schedule at home. Enjoy workshops from professional experts and coaches in a range…
Croatia has grown in popularity as a tourist destination in recent years, with its stunning natural sights crucial in attracting visitors. Whether you’re searching for filming spots from the hit TV series ‘Game of Thrones’ – parts of which were filmed in Croatia – or you’re a nature buff, there’s plenty for all in this country. If you’re hoping to treat yourself to an escorted holiday to Croatia in the near future, here are some of the natural wonders you must visit. The Plitvice Lakes There is so much to explore in this national park, which is also a UNESCO…
We might not be able to whisk our loved ones off to a fancy restaurant or bar this Valentine’s, so instead bring the romance, food, and fizz to your door via Drake & Morgan’s Valentine’s Dinner at Home with Laurent-Perrier (£125, incl. delivery). The exclusive DIY kit, serving two, includes all the ingredients and recipe cards you need to create a restaurant quality, three-course meal in the comfort of your own home, plus a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé for added Valentine’s sparkle! Begin your feast with whipped duck liver parfait, served with sourdough and pickles, before moving on to…
Brides across the globe have had to content with a myriad of wedding-related issues over the last 12 months: rules, restrictions, cancellations, tucking away a dress time-after-time and dealing with florists, bakers and more going out of business. The pandemic has hit the wedding industry particularly hard. However, as we all look toward a brighter and more “normal” future, it seems one area is on the rise. As a beautiful symbol of hope, romance and a future together, interest in engagement rings has boomed since last March. Looking ahead, we check out the top engagement ring trends for 2021. Bespoke…
If you think of classic British motoring, then a handful of designs might spring to mind. Among them, surely, is the iconic Mini, whose chunky silhouette has set it apart from the competition for decades. But exactly how did this ground-breaking vehicle come to be so popular? 60s legends Even as far back as the 1960s, manufacturers were well aware of the power of the celebrity endorsement. But at the same time, celebrities didn’t need much persuasion to get behind the wheel of a Mini. Everyone from Paul McCartney to Lulu to Twiggy has gotten behind the wheel of one…
Today, the British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce the provisional schedule for London Fashion Week (LFW) February 2021. Bringing together menswear and womenswear into one showcase which will run from Friday 19th to Tuesday 23rd February 2021 on www.londonfashionweek.co.uk, as a digital-only event, in response to UK government lockdown measures. Known for its exceptional creative talent, London Fashion Week will once again celebrate excellence in design and creativity while enabling growth for participating designers. The schedule will host 95 designers including 34 womenswear, 22 menswear, 29 menswear & womenswear and 10 accessories brands. The digital platform, launched in June 2020, is the Official LFW Digital Hub, hosting evergreen multimedia designer…
British Wheelchair Basketball, the governing body for the sport in the UK, has today launched its ground-breaking ‘Inspire a Generation’ programme, in a bid to double participation over the next four years. The new programme, driven by British Wheelchair Basketball and supported by £1.5m of funding from Sport England, is a hugely exciting development for the sport, with an ambition to engage an inactive population through inclusive activity and transition participants into longer-term active lifestyles. The initiative is vital in helping support disabled participants find or return to physical activity, many of whom have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19…