The schedule for London Fashion Week has been released. Vogue UK is reporting on all the labels set to hit the catwalk this September. Heavyweights like Matthew Williamson, Antonia Berardi, Burberry Prosum and Jonathan Saunders will continue to show with a whole range of newcomers. Those popping their LFW cherry inclue Michael Van Der Ham, Mary Katrantzou, David Koma and Holly Fulton. Also a first-time is former Givenchy creative director Ozwald Boateng who will showcase a menswear collection. Retunring to London is Giles Deacon who has been absent after showing in Paris for two season. For the full lineup click here.
As much as we love international labels, there is nothing like some homegrown talent. True Love magazine is holding its second fashion awards where you decide who is South Africa’s most fabulous and talented designer. The ten finalists included names like David Tlale, Abigail Betz and Black Coffee will win a prize of R20 000 while voters stand in line to win R5000 among over prizes. You can read more about the awards on their official Facebook page and can go here to vote.
Happy Birthday to British Elle. The fashion magazine turns 25 years old this year. You can join in the festivities by helping to choose your favourite cover. All you ahev to do is head over to the cover archives and select your favourite. The results will be published in big birthday issue in October.
Arguably the most famous plus-size model, Crystal Renn has been cast as the face of Jean-Paul Gaultier’s Autumn 2010/11 advertising campaign. The colouful campaign will also feature models Kelly Moreria and Chineese model Ping Hue says Vogue. The campaign will be photographed by Inez and Vindoodh. This is not Renn’s first outing for Gaultier, she walked in his 2005 Spring/Summer show. Most recently she starred in a advertising campaign for Dolce & Gabbana and walked for Mark Fast and Chanel.
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