A British Chinese fashion designer hopes her new runway show will help people within the East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) community to “feel seen” in society. Margaret Sam, 28, is believed to be the first British Chinese designer to showcase her clothing at the Museum of the Home in Hoxton, London, which is sponsored by...
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Heathrow launches catwalk ahead of London Fashion Week
The west London airport has partnered with inclusive model agency The MiLK Collective to scout passengers at Terminal 5 arrivals during London Fashion Week. Those who are successful could gain a contract to be on the agency’s books for at least a year. The first show took place on Wednesday, with four of the agency’s...
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Who is Ines de Ramon? Everything you need to know about the jewellery executive
The 81st Venice International Film Festival has delivered a number of headline-making moments throughout its slate of scheduled screenings – from incredible custom couture to vintage fashion surprises – but perhaps the most talked-about moment came from the premiere of Wolfs, which George and Amal Clooney attended, but was also where Brad Pitt made his...
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‘Second-hand isn’t second best,’ say Oxfam supporters ahead of Fashion Week
Second-hand clothes are not “second best”, Oxfam activists have said as the charity prepares to open London Fashion Week with a runway show that spotlights sustainable outfits. Launching its sixth Second Hand September campaign on Monday, the charity is focusing on fashion’s impact on the planet’s water resources this year, and raising awareness of how...
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Hannah Cockroft cruises to her eighth Paralympic title in women’s T34 100m final
Wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft cruised to the eighth Paralympic title of her glittering career by producing a dominant display in the women’s T34 100m final. Cockroft was a class above her rivals and delivered Great Britain’s first athletics gold of the Paris Games in a time of 16.8 seconds. Compatriot Kare Adenegan claimed silver at...
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New research criticises British fashion’s lack of climate action | Sustainability News UK
Image Courtesy: www.bbc.com As London Fashion Week approaches, the charity Collective Fashion Justice (CFJ) has released a report criticising the British fashion industry for not taking sufficient action on the climate crisis. The report highlights that less than 4 per cent of British Fashion Council (BFC) member brands have set targets to reduce emissions. The...
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Angelina Jolie makes an elegant arrival at the Venice Film Festival
Angelina Jolie has arrived in Italy ahead of the 81st Venice International Film Festival. The actor, director, producer and now designer landed in the romantic canal-lined city on Tuesday, looking elegant in an ensemble composed of her favourite minimalist staples. The core of her look was a light beige Dior trench coat with short folded...
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Kate Middleton Makes Super Surprising Fashion Choice Just One Day After Queen Camilla Dons a Similar Piece
For a surprise joint outing with family this past weekend, Kate Middleton, who is still undergoing treatment for cancer, took a page out of her mother-in-law Queen Camilla’s style lookbook for her latest outfit. On Sunday, August 25, the Princess of Wales was photographed alongside her husband, Prince William, 42, attending a service at Crathie...
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Jenna Ortega recreates iconic ‘Beetlejuice’ look while promoting the new film
In 2024, all the stars are going method, but we’re not talking about their acting techniques. Instead, the past 12 months has been defined by ‘method dressing‘ – from Zendaya’s sporty looks while promoting Challengers to Daisy Edgar-Jones’ earthy, vortex-inspired outfits for Twisters, and, of course, Margot Robbie’s epic Barbie run last summer. Now, with...
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Ted Baker: What went wrong for the British fashion label?
PA Ted Baker started out as a menswear brand in Glasgow in 1988 Ted Baker – a fixture on UK High Streets since the late 1980s – is the latest casualty in the battle facing brick-and-mortar shops. Known for its quirky advertising and signature floral prints, the brand has long been synonymous with British fashion...
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Kent weekly round-up: 10 August -16 August 2024
BBC/PHIL HARRISON Elvis & Kresse said it had prevented 4,000 hoses from going to landfill since 2005 by using them to create fashion products Twins receive identical A-level results BENENDEN SCHOOL Nicola and Victoria Tsang received the same grades in their A-levels and GCSEs Twins at a Kent school have received identical A-level results, two...
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Kate Middleton Favors Ralph Lauren in Video With Prince William Dedicated to Team Great Britain’s Olympians, Praises Their ‘Incredible Journey’
Kate Middleton and Prince William appeared in a video alongside high-profile British figures to congratulate Team Great Britain on their success at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday. Great Britain’s Olympians won a total of 65 medals, including 14 gold medals. Middleton’s last public appearance came during the 2024 Wimbledon men’s singles final last July....