PFW AW18: Giambattista Valli
WITH thigh-high flashy designs and voluminous layering the Giambattista Valli AW18 collection strengthened his signature fantastical look. Never one to shy away from the super-feminine side of fashion, the show...
PFW AW18: Givenchy
FOLLOWING on from her debut couture collection in January, Clare Waight Keller and her AW18 Givenchy show established a vision of the empowered woman as one who is strong because of her femininity, rather than ...
PFW AW18: Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood
PUNKY and powerful, the Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood show channelled the punk styles that made Vivienne Westwood’s name in the 1970s. With a runway draped in the red white and blue colours of the Un...
PFW AW18: Altuzarra
PINSTRIPE perfection and a whole lot of class, the Altuzarra AW18 was an abundance of tailor-made suits, structured jackets, and expensive textiles. Suede coats, wool lining, velvet dresses, cashmere jumpers, a...
PFW AW18: Yang Li
DARK and introverted, the Yang Li AW18 collection exuded mystery. Hardly a surprise considering his track record of black, black, and more black. Yet, as ever, Li crafted an incredible selection of bold, modern...
PFW AW18: Guy Laroche
KEEPING in line with past collections and their monochrome direction, the AW18 Guy Laroche show began with an abundance of cream, white, and black hues. The introduction of purple, blue and gold, however, was a...
PFW AW18: Rochas
CLEAN, sharp and shiny were the words that came to mind as each look from the Rochas AW18 collection graced the runway. Reminiscing the 1940s the show included hems below the knee, square shoulders, and narrow ...
PFW AW18: Christian Dior
THE year is 1968 and revolutionary spirits are high. Feminism is at its peak and fashion is the new language of protest. With the 1968 Paris protests in mind, the Christian Dior show was a visual reminder of th...
MFW AW18: Jil Sander
ENCOMPASSING the minimalist elements in their signature style Jil Sander presented another delicate, neutral and understated collection for their AW18 show. Since making their Jil Sander debut last season, desi...
MFW AW18: Giorgio Armani
AT 83-years old Giorgio Armani is one of the most respected designers in the industry. And his AW18 collection was an ode to that. Taking the more relaxed and at ease-woman as his inspiration, Armani’s AW18 col...
MFW AW18: Salvatore Ferragamo
ANDROGYNOUS, richly neutral, and clean, the Salvatore Ferragamo AW18 show was a sleek, adaptable, and modern collection for any wardrobe. The men and women looks seemed to merge into one as each look graced the...
MFW AW18: Vionnet
JUNGLE scenes and a romantic ambience, the Vionnet AW18 show explored and challenged the relationship between hard and soft. Elegant forest green high-shine nylon met structured draping and a harsh zip in the f...
MFW AW18: Versace
BRINGING the va-va-voom right from the offset deep blood-red leather, platform shoes, and of course, the iconic gold chainmail opened the Versace AW18 show, held in the palatial Scalone Arengario above the Piaz...
The Bulgari Hotel London Announces Breakthrough Women Film Series
STARTING soon and running through till May this year the Bulgari Hotel London's cinema will host a series of four preview film screenings championing young female filmmakers and female-driven storylines. Openin...
MFW AW18: Moschino
AS if taking a step back through time, the models of the Moschino show appeared from a time capsule in 1960s attire. Not only were we transported through time in the show, we were also introduced to an alien in...
LFW AW18: Nicopanda
COMBINING grunge rock with East Coast hip-hop glamour, the Nicopanda AW18 collection took inspiration from ‘90s music icons, featuring an array of motifs, logos and references. Mashing up flannel, PVC, and gold...
FM Centre for Contemporary Art present The Szechwan Tale: China, Theatre and History
A NEW large-scale exhibition, curated by Marco Scotini, is coming to the FM Centre for Contemporary Art in conjunction with Milan Art Week. Named The Szechwan Tale: China, Theatre and History, the exhibition ta...
LFW AW18: Richard Quinn – The royal seal of approval
AS the lights dimmed for the Richard Quinn AW18 show, and an announcement was made for all “lords and ladies to take their seats”, whispering in the audience confirmed something big was about to happen. Sure e...
Glass meets Yungblud
ROCK and roll attitude running through his veins and activism pouring from his mouth Yungblud radiates the power of music consciousness in 2018. The 19-year-old, otherwise known as Dominic Harrison, grew up in ...
LFW AW18: Pam Hogg
TAKING inspiration from the ‘80s, as always, Dr Pam Hogg’s AW18 collection was a vivid insight into all things bold, bright, and wonderful. Neons, pastels, and monochrome could all be used to describe the colle...
LFW AW18: Delpozo
WELCOMING Delpozo and its creative director Josep Font to LFW was a natural affair. Natural because of the way it felt right, and also for the fact it was his AW18 collection’s theme. Being Delpozo’s LFW debut ...