Last week, one of Turkey’s top designers presented a stunning collection of evening dresses in Paris – the fashion capital of the world. FevziyeÇamer took part in the 23rd edition of the Oriental Fashion Show (OFS), which promotes international designers and brands who originate from the Silk Road region. Walking exclusively for her was AslıhanKaralar, who was crowned Best Model of the World in Paris in December 2017. For two days, OFS presented the Spring-Summer 2018 collections of 23established and emerging designers at Hôtel de Crillon – the Paris’s oldest and most luxurious hotel. Çamer was among the leading designers…
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Journey from Goodnestone Park Gardens, outside Canterbury to London is her regular commute each week Kent resident, Laura Plumptre, commutes up to London from Canterbury regularly to sing with The Bach Choir. She says that singing has become a way of life for her since she sang in the Ripieno choir in the St Matthew Passion when at Notting Hill & Ealing High School aged just 14. Founded in 1876 The Bach Choir is recognised as one of the world’s leading choruses. It regularly performs classical repertoire in major London and international venues and has recorded widely, from a series…
PURE LONDON SPARKLES WITH CREATIVITY AND INSPIRATION WGSN PRESENTS AW18/19 WOMENSWEAR TRENDS #PureLondon “Busy” and “inspirational” were a couple of the adjectives used by buyers and visitors to describe Pure London during a successful first day. The UK’s only fashion and sourcing trade show linking manufacturers, fabric suppliers, designers, brands and retailers at London Olympia until Tuesday 13th, saw packed aisles, busy stands, order writing and an inspiring schedule of seminars and talks including the popular WGSN Buyer’s Briefing outlining the key trends for AW18/19. Designed to build a commercial case for newness and give buyers the confidence to buy…
Pancake Day (13 February 2018) often makes you think of lemon and sugar. But why not try something a little different this Shrove Tuesday at Bang Bang Oriental and Golden Dragon in Colindale. Vanilla Crêpe at Monster Bites (£4.50) Offering a variety of different Asian desserts including pancakes, waffles, rainbow cake and ice-cream, Monster Bites is sure to have something to satisfy any sweet tooth. The Vanilla Crêpe will no doubt be especially popular on Pancake Day. Bubble Wraps at Chatime (from £3.95) Chatime’s Bubble Wraps are available in Matcha, Chocolate and Plain, along with a variety of ice creams…
BIG HOARDERS: WOMEN WEAR ONLY A FRACTION OF THE CLOTHES THEY BUY More than a third have items in their wardrobe that still have price tags on Almost half buy shoes they never wear Women hide new purchases in storage boxes to avoid partners finding out WOMEN love shopping for clothes and shoes – but rarely wear a lot of them, says new research for home retailer wilko. A shocking 46% say they’ve splashed out on shoes they’ve NEVER worn. And over a third (37%) have clothes hanging in their wardrobes that still have the price tags on, according to…
Save the Date March 15th- 17th, 2018 Fashion Community Week 2018 will be hosted in San Francisco twice a year, starting with March 15 through 17th. This March spring show will commence with a fashion conference followed by a runway presentation. Fashion Community Week Spring edition is taking place from March 15th through 17th, in the heart of the city! The three days will present Local and Global Fashion Designs featuring Pret A Porter, Couture and Sustainable designs on the runway. A conference with Industry speakers and extraordinary showroom will be an optimum part of our event, followed by networking…
77% of countries have not reached the critical mass of 3 women per board. Quarter of countries have ZERO female representation on 50% of their boards. The % of women in executive roles dismal: under 4% for CEOs; 10.5% for CFOs. Why the role of women in the workplace remains a bone of contention in 2017 befuddles many – not least women with the desire to work and work hard. When researching the issue, theknowledgeacademy.com first considered the experience of ‘women returners.’ Many ‘women returners’ end up in lower skilled – lower paid – roles (as many as 1 in…
Doors open Sunday 11th February #PureLondon Pure London, the capital’s largest trade collective of fashion brands, emerging designers, buyers, minds and inspirations, opens its doors this weekend showcasing over 700 womenswear and menswear brands including a significant increase in brands offering ethical collections and an ethos supporting a more sustainable future. Julie Driscoll, Managing Director of Pure London says: “The importance of provenance, transparency in the supply chain, and high ethical standards is being demonstrated across the show. I feel passionate about finding and supporting brands who put their ethics first and we’re delighted to champion such a large number…
Recognised worldwide as the go-to place for instance-ready beauty buys, ICONIC London is proud to announce the launch of their first mascara. The BOOM Lash mascara has a creamy formula which plumps, lengthens and lifts lashes from root to tip with a rich, deep pigment that glides like silk onto each lash. Lightweight and buildable with a flexible comb brush, BOOM Lash will create high impact volume in an instant. Added benefits of ICONIC London’s Boom Lash include the fact it is rich in Panthenol, a derivative of Vitamin B5, which will help boost the beauty of your natural lashes, and is free from fragrance, parabens, alcohol and…
Savile Row’s biggest tailor, Cad And The Dandy, have bought Götrich, Scandinavia’s oldest tailoring house. Established in 1730, this family tailoring business has dressed every Swedish King since its inception. This is a venture that will secure both the future success of Götrich, and promote brand Britain’s manufacturing/menswear overseas. Expanding into the Swedish capital, Cad And The Dandy is flying in the face ofBrexit by expanding into Europe, spreading the reputation and reach of SavileRow to Scandinavia and beyond. Established in 2008, Cad and The Dandy have gone from recession start-up to the largest tailor in the UK. The stateside…