• Lifestyle,  London,  Press

    China Brings Fashion & Film Spectacular to London

    October 31, 2012 /

    This week London is hosting the 4th China Image Film Festival, which opened with a spectacular fashion pageant featuring leading brands from China at the Palace Theater on Sunday, 28 October. (Originally published on www.agimag.co.uk) Given the creative fusion between two booming industries in China – fashion and film, it was only appropriate that the 4th China Image Film Festival should choose to showcase the country’s top fashion designers, models and fashion industry leaders. Following the star-studded red carpet, an audience of 800 guests, including  UK and Chinese dignitaries, enjoyed a spectacle arranged by Europe’s renowned director Thierry Dreyfus. Theirry, through his fabulous fiesta of colors, light and sound, took…

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  • Fashion,  Press,  Stylish

    London Fashion Week 2012: Street Style

    September 23, 2012 /

    So, it’s been a week since the end of the London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 shows. This year I was lucky to attend it in my new role as a fashion editor of a new and exciting magazine. While the shows I attended (John Rocha, Osman, Huishan Zhang, etc) were great and lots of fun, I think all the major action took place in and around Somerset House. That’s where most of the stylish people of London and beyond gathered for almost a week. Some came to show themselves, others to watch. Bloggers and photographers hunted for best looks, playing on vanity factor of fashionistas like myself.  I have to…

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  • Fashion,  Press,  Stylish

    Osman’s Ethnic Chic

    September 17, 2012 /

    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…

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  • Fashion,  Press,  Stylish

    2012 LFW Report Day 3: LFW is More Than a Catwalk

    September 16, 2012 /

    Today, while fashion editors, bloggers and everyone else queued for the shows or leisurely sipped coffee in the lounge areas, I decided to check out infamous LFW showrooms. Armed with LFW’s ‘Little Black Book’ that has information on all participating designers and coveted press pass, I scouted the premises of the Exhibition space (open to media and buyers only). (Originally published on www.agi.com) I began my tour with the BFC Press Lounge that hosts Toni&Guy Blow Out Bar, which offers last minute hair styling services, and M.A.C. Media Lounge, where UK and international media professionals can get exclusive information on designers and their shows, work on their latest news updates,…

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