WGSN trends put the spotlight on versatility AND Dr Pam Hogg calls out to retailers to champion new designers The first two days of Pure London have been full of energy and positivity as soon as the first visitors surged through the doors on Sunday morning. The creative mood has continued on the catwalk with visually inspiring and uplifting trends, the SS18 Buyer’s Briefings by WGSN, a heartfelt keynote address by Dr Pam Hogg and an inspiring and humorous interview with Henry Holland – all delivered to packed audiences. Bringing together key players in the industry from across the UK…
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PRESS RELEASE IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 29TH JUNE 2017 YYZ PROJECT FEATURING ROACH KILLA and BLITZKRIEG RELEASING 3RD JULY 2017 Keith Richards has said music is a language that doesn’t speak in particular words. It speaks in emotion, and if it’s in the bones, it’s in the bones. In light of the current music scene where music is created for commercial purposes chasing social media validation, Roach Killa and Blitz, two amazing artists with hit tracks on world charts, have come together to create music with a purpose – the YYZ Project. They are all set to launch a monologue and three…
Saatchi Gallery and Huawei announce From Selfie to Self-Expression to be extended until 6th September 2017 Following the huge success of From Selfie to Self-Expression, Saatchi Gallery and Huawei are delighted to announce an extension to the popular exhibition. Having opened at the Saatchi Gallery on 31st March 2017, the show is the world’s first exhibition exploring the history of the selfie from the old masters to the present day, and celebrates the truly creative potential of a form of expression often derided for its inanity. From Selfie to Self-Expression showcases key artworks, many of which feature interactive, digital and…
What: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Where: At a cinema near you Who: An underwear wearing superhero When: Currently playing Why: Not sure watching a superhero fight crime in his underwear is yours, or our, cup of tea A cheeky children’s series of novels has now been turned into a gleeful and silly animated film. It’s “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.” Yes, in case you weren’t aware of this popular children’s book series by Dav Pilkey, it has our superhero fighting crime wearing a cape and his white underpants – Y fronts. But he’s actually the creation (and from the imagination) of…
The dining room and roof terrace are now available for non-residents of the hotel to book for lunch and dinner. L’Hôtel Marrakech prides itself on its approach to serving delicious traditional Moroccan home cooking in the manner Italians would describe as ‘cucina della nonna’ (Grandmother’s cooking). The emphasis on dining at L’Hôtel is the use of fresh local produce, attentive service and comfortable relaxed surroundings. Tables in the dining room are set with fine Egyptian cotton. Inviting armchairs and banquettes offer comfort and ease as fresh, vibrant salads and slowly cooked tagines are brought to the table, celebrating the finest…
Get your hands on three of Sleek MakeUP’s best-selling products with the Essentially Sleek gift with purchase mini gift set, worth £15! The Dip It Eyeliner has an easy to control felt tip applicator and a long-lasting liquid formula which won’t budge, smudge or flake off for day to night wear. Give your lips VERY IMPORTANT POUT status with the Lip VIP in Show Off! This semi-matte lipstick provides an intensely pigmented, velvety finish. Once the sun goes down, nail going-out glam with the All Night Long i-Divine Eyeshadow Palettes warm smokey hues. Offer available from Boots (26th July -…
Press Release, 24th of July, 2017 A Romanian Designer brings motives of happiness to Pure London Pure London, the fashion experience has started and designers from all around the world came to showcase their 2018 fashion collections. Izabela Mandoiu brought a special collection, which tell the story of Romanian traditions and symbols, which are the key of the fashion items she creates. She has conducted a national research telling which are the happiness motives of Romanian women and wants to spread the story, to promote her national values. Creativity roots Izabela is inspired by the folk treasures which she grew…
Stars join crowds at London’s Hyde Park to encourage women across the UK to sign up and help beat cancer TV personalities Stacey Solomon and Game of Thrones star Laura Pradelska joined thousands of women to take part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life today. The stars were accompanied by friends and cheered on by Celebs Go Dating expert Nadia Essex as they made their way around the leafy 5k course in London’s Hyde Park. On crossing the finish line, Stacey Solomon said “The atmosphere at Race for Life today is so inspiring, it definitely made the 5k easier! It doesn’t matter if people are jogging, running…
Ever-improving smartphone cameras give rise to new generation of photographers The average photographer in the UK earns £20,000 a year, with some earning between two and five thousand pounds per event. National Photo Week is teaming up with The Royal Photography Society and challenging the UK to take its best pictures ever! Photography is one of the most dynamic art forms on the planet, allowing people to create art in a matter of seconds on the move. More and more people are taking up photography as a hobby thanks to smartphones, then progressing to fully learn the skills…
What: Briefs: Close Encounters Where: Underbelly South Bank Who: An Australian burlesque troupe who strip while they perform When: Running until 30 September 2017 Why: As much fun as you can have with your clothes on, while the performers have their clothes off! Those naughty Briefs boys from Australia are back in London in a new show at the South Bank’s Underbelly Festival called “Briefs: Close Encounters.” And yes, it ’s close encounters of the good kind as the sextet lead us into a space-like zen to bring us a show where they twirl, twist, jump, bend and do all other sorts of things with their bodies…