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Designer Profile: John Rocha
John Rocha is one of those success stories you want to share again and again. Read my article on a London Fashion Week veteran and celebrated British designer, published in AGI Magazine (October 2012 issue), below.
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Designer Profile: Huishan Zhang Wins Dorchester Fashion Prize
Last year I was lucky to attend London Fashion Week in my capacity as a fashion editor for a small start-up magazine. Out of many collections I got to see one stuck out, it was a presentation by China-born Huishan Zhang. His S/S 2013 collection, inspired by his homeland, was superb both in the execution and presentation. With Latin American jazz playing in the background, models with hair beautifully braided, glided across the room in elegant and ultra feminine designs. Zhang used light fabrics, such as silk and organza, in minty green, crème, black and different shades of blue to complete the feminine look. I loved that collection so much that…
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Designer Sweatshirt Collection Launched for Westfield’s 5th Anniversary
I rarely get excited about designer collaborations with high-street shops and those created for a certain cause. This time was exception! First of all, I had to embrace this season’s hottest trend – a cool sweatshirt. Second, as a humanitarian at heart, I was happy that ALL proceeds from this collection’s sale go to Save the Children. Westfield London, London’s great shopping centre, teamed up with five talented designers, Louise Gray, Richard Nicoll, Sophia Webster, Thomas Tait and my beloved Peter Pilotto, to create 5 one of a kind sweatshirts to celebrate its 5th anniversary in style. The collection launched today and there are only 300 pieces in stock. Sweatshirts…
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Designer Profile: Stuart Stockdale
Stuart Stockdale is a truly British designer who has been credited with taking on the challenge of reviving several heritage brands and making them once again modern and international. Read my interview (originally published in AGI magazine) with Stuart of what it’s like to be a leading British heritage designer.
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Designer Profile: Eudon Choi
Clean lines, minimalistic aesthetic and a bit of futurism – is how I would describe Korean-born designer Eudon Choi. Read my interview with Eudon published in AGI magazine below.
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2012 London Fashion Week Diaries
My reporting on LFW S/S13 for AGI Magazine (November 2012), check it out. Photos by me and Vera da Silva
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Osman’s Ethnic Chic
Inspired by ethnic wear, costumes of ancient cultures and his travels, Osman Yousefzada presented his latest S/S 2013 collection last night at LFW. AGI was there to see his latest creations. (Originally published on www.agimag.com). British born to Afghani parents, Osman has been making clothesfrom a young age. After launching his label in 2005, his designer talent has been widely recognized and his celebrity clients list has been growing ever since. He has received NEWGEN sponsorship for three seasons (SS07 – SS08), has been nominated for annual Designs of Year 2007 award at the Design Museum, his 2008 collaboration with Mango for Little Black Dress collection was one of the…
