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Fashion Plus Paris Fashion Week - Oui, Paris!

Fashion Plus Paris Fashion Week – Oui, Paris!

Paris, we are here. Fashion Plus Magazine has arrived in the French capital for its Parisian debut – men’s fashion week started yesterday and women’s (Haute Couture) begins on Sunday. This is an exciting time for us and we are happy to be received by the Canadian Ambassador to France to welcome us next week. With a pile of invitations waiting for us on the table as we arrived, we hit the streets…

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LC:M Show Report - Katie Eary AW15

#LCM Show Report - Katie Eary AW15. What do you think of BRAINS?

The question of whether fashion is art is often considered in the world of apparel and it was certainly a topic addressed by menswear designer Katie Eary in her 8th season at London Collections: Men. While there is no definitive answer, for AW15 the designer certainly gave her opinion on the debate.

Taking inspiration from her favourite contemporary artists, Jeff Koons, Jenny Saville and KAWS,…

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LC:M Show Report: Huntergather AW15

LC:M Show Report: Huntergather AW15

Day 3 of LCM saw Huntergather launch their autumn/winter 2015 menswear collection at their flagship store in Marylebone. With its usual approach to quality in menswear the label unveiled a number of key pieces for the season as well as timeless offerings and experimental items that were not dissimilar to the 70’s heyday. In this collection, referred to as ‘The Ongoing Moment,’ the essence of the…

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Britain's Best - Duchamp at London Collections: Men

Britain’s Best – Duchamp at London Collections: Men

Duchamp London once again wowed the press at it’s exclusive presentation during London Collections: Men last night. Taking residence at the perfectly regal Rosewood Hotel in Holborn, guests were treated to fish and chips, wine and nibbles as they circulated the designs unveiled for Autumn/Winter 2015.

Duchamp Autumn/Winter Presentation at LCM

As always, Duchamp’s collection made the most of its…

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LC:M Show Report: Ede and Ravenscroft AW15

LC:M Show Report: Ede and Ravenscroft AW15

As the oldest tailors in London, having been established in 1689, Ede and Ravenscroft are renowned for their long-established work with the judiciary and royalty.

For AW15, the brand has played on that long-standing history of one of the ultimate British heritage labels, with a sophisticated, classic look.

Entering the presentation space felt like taking a step back to a previous world. Elegant…

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LCM Show Reports: Universal Works / Private White VC

LCM Show Reports: Universal Works / Private White VC

Our first day at London Collections: Men kicked off with the Universal Works AW15 presentation which saw a fashionably late start at St George’s Church in Bloomsbury.

Guests streamed into the space, and out of the rain, and slight confusion ensued. As the lights went down, the music (interspaced drumbeats) kicked in and models filed out from dark shadows at the back of the church.

‘Performace…

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Theresa May - Conservative Catwalk

Theresa May – Conservative Catwalk

Theresa May is among the most senior politicians in Britain: one of the country’s longest-ever serving Home Secretaries and hotly tipped to take over from David Cameron in the not-too-distant future. Despite this, little is known about the leading lady of British politics, aside from her Thatcher-esque steely determination and shrewdness.

A quick Google search of May brings up thumbnails of a…

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Calvin Klein: Justin Bieber Creates a Stir Yet Again

Calvin Klein: Justin Bieber Creates a Stir Yet Again

Courtesy Calvin Klein

Superstar and 30-time platinum-selling pop star Justin Bieber will be featured alongside Dutch supermodel Lara Stone in the Spring 2015 international Calvin Klein campaign. Shot by fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in New York City, the brand’s latest campaign features Bieber with Stone in key jeans and underwear styles of the season, furthering the iconic…

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The Rise and Fall of Boohoo: Is This The End for Online Fashion Shopping?

Shares in online fashion retailer Boohoo.com have plunged by 45% before the stock market had even opened this morning. News of the profit warning also sent shares in larger rivals ASOS and Zalando down 2.2 percent and 5.2 percent respectively. Is this the end of online fashion shopping?

With post-Christmas sales starting to come to an end and shoppers’ bank balances starting to suffer, it’s…

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Topman Personal Shopping: Why Not?

Topman Personal Shopping: Why Not?

With London Collections: Men right around the corner, looking good is essential. The men’s fashion industry is a lot more conservative than women’s: a true gentleman will take great care over how he looks, but never admit it. The rise of ‘TOWIE fashion’ has led to more men making use of fake tans, beauty treatment and male grooming products and similarly the involvement of celebrities such as…

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London Collections Men: What to Expect for AW15

London Collections: Men

This week marks the return of London Collections: Mento the Hospital Club, Old Sorting Office and Victoria House in Holborn. Last season, we were invited to 114 different shows, events and presentations and we are fast approaching that number again this time around. It’s going to be a busy time for us, but here’s what you can look forward to as the world’s attention focuses on London this…

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Keep Your Eyes On: Designer Hats by BLAQ ZINQ

Keep Your Eyes On: Designer Hats by BLAQ ZINQ

Blaq Zinq is an emerging hat designer based in London. Recently signed to a leading PR agency, we got the exclusive chance to catch up with the man behind the label to give you a unique insight into the nitty-gritty world of the behind-the-scenes fashion industry.

Tell us about your background, where you come from, how you got in to designing? 

I was born in Zambia and grew up in the UK. I’ve…

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Top Fashion Flops: '90s

Top Fashion Flops: ’90s

The ‘90s are probably my favourite decade; vibrant patterns, bright colours and of course, the Backstreet Boys, all in one happy package! Anyone born in the late ‘80s – early ‘90s will reassure you that it was an innocent time, a time when Beverly Hills was on and denim overalls were still cool.

A lot has happened fashion-wise since then, but during this past year, we’ve come to realise that…

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Prison Inmates Turn into Fashion Designers for Project Papillon

Prison Inmates Turn into Fashion Designers for Project Papillon

Courtesy Project Papillon

From Finland’s prisons with love; a new Kickstarter campaign dubbed ‘Project Papillon‘ has raised almost $3,000 to help fund its next collection of clothing with a difference. The justice system and fashion industry don’t often mix.. and when they do, the results aren’t often seen on the catwalk. However, that could be about to change as Finnish prisoners get together…

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Street Style Fashion: Parliament Style

Street Style Fashion: Parliament Style

Nick Clegg favourites glasses over pocket squares

This week is Fashion Plus Street Style and a good look at politics can never go wrong (or can it?). A Prime Minister is a representative: the leader of the country is supposed to operate in the interests of the public. When Gordon Brown took over from Tony Blair, at least the clear lack of fashion awareness and personal style was made up for by a…

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Top Street Style Tips: Shoe Plumage

Top #StreetStyleFashion Tips: Shoe Plumage

This week we’re talking about Fashion Plus Street Style. With just 2 weeks left to raise €2,000 we’re hoping Amsterdam fashion designer Dominique Michon is about to change the women’s footwear industry. ‘Heel Up‘ is a new concept of affordable attachments to modify your cheaper heels and stand out from the crowd. Accessories are a great way of sprucing up your wardrobe, and these shoe feathers…

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Ebola Fashion: Virus Protection Outfit Company Launches "Soft Fabric" for "Intimate Apparel" Lingerie Line

Ebola Fashion: Virus Protection Outfit Company Launches “Soft Fabric” for “Intimate Apparel” Lingerie Line

Dupont’s Ebola virus protection suits in action in Africa.

Would you wear clothing made by the company who produce the famous Ebola Virus protection gear? The company behind the potentially life-saving yellow and white protective suits have launched a new line of materials intended for use in the underwear and lingerie industry. Labelling their new “Sorona” fabrics “silk smooth” and “easy-care”,…

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