PURE LONDON ANNOUNCES WOMENSWEAR EDIT AND DEBUT BARBARA HULANICKI COLLECTION FROM FLARE STREET Festival of Fashion, Pure London has announced an incredible line-up of inspirational new designers and much-loved returning womenswear brands, including the debut collection from Barbara Hulanicki for Flare Street. The iconic founder and designer of Biba, Barbara Hulanicki has collaborated with slow-fashion ethical label Flare Street for a new AW20 collection which will be launching in the UK at Pure London. Barbara has created a hand-drawn textile design exclusively for Flare Street featuring on a range of modern and meticulously tailored flared bell bottoms and dresses. Hailing…
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London banker Robert Atkinson risks his job when he steals money from his bank in an action that eventually leads him to Amsterdam in the new thriller ’The Host.’ ’The Host,’ which opens in cinemas and VOD internationally from 17th January, in a film directed by Andy Newbery and produced by Zachary Weckstein, goes into deep detail about the horrible consequences Atkinson (Mike Beckingham) unwittingly encounters when he is asked by a Chinese cartel to transport a briefcase to Amsterdam to pay for his gambling debts. But all is not as it seems in a city veiled by dark secrets. He is led as a pawn to a residence with a much…
It was a star-studded night at the 77th Golden Globe Awards. Held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills California, the Golden Globe Awards are every year, the first major film awards to be given out. And the nominees, and winners, are sure to be BAFTA and Oscar-nominated. Stars such as Brad Pitt (Best Supporting Actor winner for Once Upon a Time…..in Hollywood), his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Lopez with her fiance Alex Rodriguez, Nicole Kidman, Elton John, the list is endless, attended the glittering evening. Awards are given out in both film and television categories -…
Tintype is pleased to announce the sixth edition of its Essex Road program. Once more, it sees eight artists invited to make a short film in response to the eponymous, mile-long North London thoroughfare that snakes through Islington from Angel to Balls Pond Road, and where the gallery is also located. The annual commission is recognised for its significance within the ecology of moving image arts in the UK, enabling eight artists each year to create new work. Since its inception six years ago, Tintype has commissioned 48 artists’ films, including works by Benedict Drew, Melanie Manchot and John Smith.…
The start of the decade took off in style as London Fashion Week Mens kicked off what is to be a promising year for fashion in the nation’s capital. The latest collection for Autumn Winter 2020 was showcased by familiar menswear brands and a few new and emerging names as well as international designers who choose London as their fashion home. Amongst some of the interesting trends that emerged from some designers were the use of silk shirts, reworked ties, denim and dark fabrics. There was also a host of international designers from China as part of a collaborative effort…
London Scottish House saw a great evening that brought together the worlds of fashion, luxury motor vehicles and gourmet food in a dazzling event that entertained a diverse range of guests. The event was organised by Scuderia Ferrari Club London, Silk Road Fashion London and Club Epicure International. Guests were entranced by a great fashion show and provided with lots of complimentary fine food and wine from the team of Celebrity Chef Aldo Venturi and sponsors of assorted selected Italian wines. It was also an evening of live music and dance. The evening concluded with an Awards Ceremony for 14…
This event was one of a series of events in the Hangzhou British Cultural and Creative Industries Exchange Centre. It is co-sponsored by Hangzhou Cultural Exhibition Co., Ltd. and in December 2019. Hangzhou British Cultural and Creative Industry Exchange Center was officially unveiled in Nottingham, UK in May 2018, and became the first normalized cultural and creative foreign exchange window established by China in the UK. It aims to strengthen the exchanges between the two sides in the field of cultural and creative industries. In-depth cooperation in sharing, talent cultivation, project introduction, brand promotion, etc. plays an important role in…
The festive period is upon us, and for many represents a time of good cheer, indulgence and quality time with family and friends. However, for millions of Britons, Christmas time also brings along significant challenges in terms of their mental health. The stress of increased financial pressure associated with gift buying, overwhelming social engagements, and increased temptation to slip into old habits, are all inescapable factors which dominate the holidays for many of us. Gerard Barnes, CEO of mental health treatment specialists Smart TMS, shares his top 5 tips for remaining healthy and happy throughout Christmas and kicking the New…
Over the last couple of years, body positivity emerged as a female-focused movement created to push back against the negative effects of social media — #bodypositivity accumulated over 11.5 million hashtags on Instagram at the end of 2019, showcasing women wearing the outfits that they want, not because they think they have to. It’s no secret that the media can be damaging. Many have learnt to feel that way through television and media. Think back to when you were a young child and were blissfully unaware of the pressures of looking good, wearing that swimsuit that stuck to your stomach…
The rugged beauty of Svalbard can make it difficult to leave. Just ask Jason Roberts, originally from Australia and one of the longtime residents of the Norwegian Archipelago. After arriving almost 30 years ago, a taste for adventure was what initially drew the documentary maker to the Icy Coast. “The reason I stayed so long in the early days was very much the possibilities for stepping out into the total wilderness and being able to explore one of the most amazing environments on the planet”. Having worked on major wildlife productions, both in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, Jason is…