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Fab Flash: BFC Reveales 25 Most Powerful List
The 2009 British Fashion Awards take place this evening (you can see a full list of nominees here) and with just hours to go, the British Fashion Council have announced a list of the 25 most powerful in the industry. The list was chosen by a panel which included British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman and contains both household names (Kate Moss, Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith) and lesser known industry insiders (Lulu Kennedy, Louis Wilson and Joan Burnstein) highlighting the size and impact of fashion.
It's also interesting how many of the people mentioned have been knighted proving the importance of the industry as a whole to the UK.
London Fashion Week's Most Memorable Moments
It's very nearly time for the fashion pack to fly over the Atlantic and join in with London's 25th anniversary celebrations. I can't remember the last time there was this much hype about the British fashion showcase and I am so excited to see the creations on offer. There is sure to be a lot of buzz surrounding Burberry, Matthew Williamson, Twenty8Twelve and PPQ to name but a few!
Beauty Byte: Puma's Creative Director Runs To Fragrances
News just broke that designer Hussein Chalayan has an itch to branch out beyond footwear, clothing and furniture. The Creative Director behind Puma's awesome and funky trainers, (and other various unique garment concepts) has decided to venture into the fragrance arena for the first time.
His first stop is at Comme des Garcon, where it has just been confirmed that he'll be developing the bottle and the packaging concept for the brand's upcoming scent.
On Our Radar: Design Museum Plans Hussein Chalayan Exhibit
Hussein Chalayan has twice been named the British Designer of the Year so it's about time an exhibition was dedicated to his name! The Design Museum, London has just announced plans to host an exhibition of his work next year looking back at fifteen years of creativity.
Chalayan is famed for his inventive, architectural fashion which includes a line of furniture that changes into various garments (see after the jump for a video).
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Friday Fab News Round Up
- Alexa Chung for DKNY Jeans - In Style UK
- Fashion East confirm their line up for September - Vogue
- Mulberry hosts LA party with Kate Bosworth and Cat Deeley - WWD
- Karl Lagerfeld discusses his cartoon role - Grazia Daily
- Hussein Chalayan ‘Weirded Out’ by Models Who Design Clothes - The Cut
- Anna Wintour Hates on Reality TV - Fashionologie
- Some of Vogue’s favourite models reveal their holiday destinations - Style.com
- The art of the fashionable comeback - The Guardian
- Nigella Lawson has had an impact on the fashion world - The Telegraph
- Is Penelope Red Overkill? - FabSugar US
Friday Fab News Round Up
- Behind the scenes at the Madonna Louis Vuitton shoot - Grazia Daily.
- Helena Christensen gets ready for life at Paris menswear fashion week, but in a new position - Vogue UK.
- Interview with Hussein Chalayan on Design Museum retrospective - Elle UK.
- Obama family crash the J Crew website - The Guardian.
- Don't throw out that old underwear, it could save a life - Marie Claire.
- Nicola Roberts shines in Richard Nicoll - In Style UK.
- Michelle Obama set for Vogue US cover - Huffington Post.
- Victoria Beckham is anti-fur - The Sun.
Absolutely Fabulous
- This week I caught up with the gorgeous Gok Wan. Read my interview with him here and here.
- Trend Alert: Cool Britannia.
- Nicolas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga explains his love for latex.
- Design Museum reveals plans for Hussein Chalayan exhibit.
- Style for Style: How to wear lace tights.
- Donna Air parties in Matthew Williamson. Get the look here.
- More details about Peaches PPQ line are revealed.
- Olsens interview Karl Lagerfeld about his diet and road safety ads.
- Everyone is wearing leopard print scarves.
Fab Field Day: Skin and Bones Exhibition
Fashion and Architecture may seem like two very opposite disciplines but after seeing this exhibition the two are inextricably linked. Looking at examples over the past twenty-five years this exhibit at Somerset House brings together some of the world's most creative talents including Hussein Chalayan, Eley Kishimoto, Vivienne Westwood and Viktor & Rolf. The exhibit is divided into key themes including shelter, geometry, pleating and constructing volume.Fab Flash: Design Scouts to Attend Graduate Fashion Week
Graduate Fashion Week is just a few weeks away and as the students run around putting the finishing touches to their collections maybe they should be considering who might be watching. As well as plenty of proud parents and members of the press, it has been revealed that design scouts from established houses such as Hermès, Calvin Klein, and Marc Jacobs will also be there.
In March we announced that Claudia Schiffer would be on the judging panel this year and she will appear alongside Zandra Rhodes, Henry Holland and Gareth Pugh.
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