London Fashion Weekend: Weekend Insider Guide

Are you Fashion Week-ed out yet? If not, there’s more. Increasingly, Fashion Week is stretching beyond the front row and out to the consumers who want to shop it all… now. London Fashion Weekend started on Thursday and is a way to piggy-back on the buzz of Fashion Week, with shopping ops from LFW designers like Pringle Of Scotland, Issa London and Michael Van Der Ham, in the exact same location as the shows themselves.

I’ve written a wee post for the Weekend Insider Guide about how to get next season’s looks now. Have a look if you’re going to London Fashion Weekend, or even if you just want a heads-up…

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22 February, 2013

Just dropped: Agyness Deyn for Dr Martens SS13

Just arrived at Dr Martens… this new collection by Agyness Deyn. This time, her inspiration was Harajuku, hence the chunky naive sandals, Minnie Mouse bows and loveheart motifs. I’m glad to see that Dr Martens has hit its stride in recent seasons, aligning itself with the modern heritage movement and successfully catering to old and new customers (the stores in Westfield Stratford and Carnaby Street are pitch perfect). (more…)

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18 February, 2013

London Fashion Week AW13: Day four highlights

It’s always weird when you see big trends emerging seemingly from nowhere. Part of it is wishing things into existence. I’ll always try to make huge fluffy mohair jumpers and mannish coats a ‘thing’ if it means people will make more of them and keep me well-stocked. In the last four days I’ve definitely seen my fair share of fluffy knits and gigantic coats, plus lots of shiny PVC/patent leather, flared skirts, fur, geometric layering and posh camo patterns. (more…)

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17 February, 2013

London Fashion Week AW13: Day three highlights

Today I truly experienced the luxury and convenience of a concierge service. I’ve been working with Amex to experience all they have to offer this Fashion Week, which in reality means I’ve had cars booked to ferry me from show to show, my on-the-go catering needs seen to, plus all manner of other requests – small and large – dealt with. Amex asked me what my ‘pain points’ were during Fashion Week and I said transport issues, wi-fi issues and just general juggling of everything. (more…)