The new film ‘Emma’ – based on Jane Austen’s 1815 novel – is about a rich young woman who sees her friends all around her falling in love. But does Emma want love? Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, who plays Emma with a spark, and lives a very comfortable life with her very rich father (Bill Nighy) – who always feels a draft in his house) much to the dismay of his butlers. But it’s Emma who rules the roost – and who plays matchmaker for her girlfriends – all hanging on her every word. Her friends include the daughters of Miss…
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Today British Fashion Council (BFC) announces the shortlisted designers for the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2020. This year’s shortlist includes Alighieri, Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY, David Koma, Halpern, Metier and Rejina Pyo. Established in 2008, The Fund aims to discover new emerging talent and to accelerate business growth, aimed at supporting the creation of brands of the future. The winner receives a cash prize of £200,000 and benefits from a full mentoring programme for one year. The BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund receives the generous support of British Vogue, Burberry, Label/MIX, Rodial and Paul Smith. Applications are encouraged from all over the UK…
The heart of UK fashion and leading fashion trade show, Moda, is delighted to announce its continued collaboration with De Montfort University Footwear Design BA (Hons) course and the shortlisted entries to its History in the Making Footwear Design Competition. This exciting initiative showcases incredible young talent and the future of footwear design. In response to the quality of entries, the judges – including Lisa Govier, Director of Moda Footwear and Sam Hunt, Director of Hunted Brands – chose eight instead of six shortlisted entries. All eight will showcase their work in the prestigious Footwear Hall at Moda (NEC Birmingham)…
Rosh Mahtani of Alighieri to Receive the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design at London Fashion Week On Tuesday 18th February 2020, at London Fashion Week, Rosh Mahtani of Alighieri, will be presented with The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen. Mahtani will be recognised for the craftmanship of her jewellery which is produced in Hatton Garden, for using responsibly sourced materials, promoting local manufacturing and supporting employment. The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design was initiated in recognition of the role the…
The Oriental Fashion show is the first international fashion event dedicated to the Couture and the Eastern fashion. Established in Paris and organized in 10 other countries, it has been working since 15 years to transform the traditional fashion, filled with symbolic meaning and history, into modern trends oriented to the international market with a good strategic positioning. Throughout its many productions, the Oriental Fashion Show has been successful in promoting more than 100 designers from 50 different countries and pursues its commitment for fashion designers and the culture. This year the host for the 34th edition of the Oriental…
Uniting a global bridal community, for a celebration of fashion, creativity and diversity in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Under the slogan ‘In unity there is strength’, London Bridal Fashion Week demonstrates its primary objective; to stage a world-leading fashion event that represents the full breadth of the bridal industry. In 2019 the show reached new heights, with over 350 global brands and more buyers from more countries than ever before, alongside an extensive network of influencers and press. For 2020 the boundaries will be pushed even further, with the greatest ever celebration of bridal fashion…
Leading up to Valentine’s Day, conversations always focus on loving others but not yourself. When we focus on loving ourselves, our relationships—platonic and romantic—are positively impacted. Putting yourself first can transform your life and help you become the person you’re meant to become. Self-love has grown in popularity over the last few years with busier lifestyles, increased responsibilities, and more people are choosing to be single. Last year, actress and activist Emma Watson made a statement about being single, calling herself “self-partnered”, which resonated with single women everywhere. Social media influencers preach self-love and self-care to their vast audiences. So,…
Business as Usual at Pure London Demonstrating True Resilience in the Market Festival of Fashion, Pure London closed its doors today after a successful three days of business and inspiration welcoming visitors from over 80 countries. Despite hurricane Ciara, buyers from stores including Selfridges, Debenhams, Next, Galeries Lafayette, Pamela Shiffer, Sunday Best, Asos, New Look, The Dressing Room, and Jules B flocked to Olympia for the AW20/21 presentation of over 1,300 inspirational and trend-led collections along with a three-day programme of insightful, challenging and stimulating content. While sourcing and manufacturing show Pure Origin attracted sourcing managers from brands including Prada,…
MEAT is a story of consent, class and how modern-day Ireland reckons with transgressions surrounding harassment, sexual assault and consent buried in its past. When Max (India Mullen – Normal People, BBC; Red Rock, BBC) pays Ronan (Sean Fox – Taming of the Shrew at the Globe, Holby City) a visit at his restaurant in Dublin, Ronan is determined to prove to her how far he’s come. But Max has something bigger to discuss; a revelation which will set them on a collision course like neither of them have experienced before. How can one couple navigate their shared history when their memories don’t match up? With…
The Very First Live-Action Interactive Sci-Fi Film ‘THE COMPLEX’ which follows the Effects of a Major Bio-Weapon Attack from Inside a London Laboratory is Soon to be Released UK: Wednesday 5th February 2020 – Wales Interactive, Red and Black Films, Good Gate Media and Little Jade Productions are delighted to announce that THE COMPLEX – a completely live action, interactive sci-fi thriller filmed in the UK will be released worldwide through PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on 31st March 2020.Following Black Mirror’s ‘Bandersnatch’ and BAFTA-winning game Late Shift – THE COMPLEX is written by Lynn Renee Maxcy, part…