So I’ve not been completely on top of everything the last few days, but there is a good reason for it: I am (at the ripe old age of 26) going back to school!
I have been very lucky to get a place at the London College of Fashion, and, whilst I won’t bore you with the ins and outs of the course suffice it to say that I am expecting to learn lots of things that will help to improve the content I am delivering to you, and also meeting lots of exciting new people who might perhaps contribute their own ideas to Fashionista:London in the future.
It’s obviously very exciting for me, but does mean that there will be a bit of a lull in the frequency of updates here and on Facebook and Twitter, though hopefully this will only be temporary until I get used to actually having a set schedule again!
In the mean time, if any of you guys would like to make my life easier, and be rewarded with the happy glowing feeling you will get from my eternal gratefulness, please don’t hesitate to send details of any events, sales or exhibitions you think I should know about to editor@fashionistalondon.com or go to the Contact page.
Thanks for your continued support and I look forward to making Fashionista:London even better for you in the future!
We’ve been a bit slow catching up over the last few days (see the Fashionista:London News category to find out why!) but the good news is that there will be plenty of exciting fashion events happening this week to keep you occupied.
High Street Fashion Week began yesterday on Oxford Street, and until Friday retailers along London’s most famous High Street are offering loads of discounts, incentives and events to make your shopping experience that much better.
Today sees the launch of Carharrt Inc. at House of Fraser, Schuh are giving away a £5 voucher towards your next purchase when you spend £50 or more, and Next and New Look have their Autumn/Winter collections in store now for your purchasing pleasure.
Tomorrow is, of course, Fashion’s Night Out, and we’ll be rounding up all the best events for you later today so you’ll know where to go to find the coolest parties and hottest stores.
You’ll also find the London College of Fashion’s Flexible Factory popping up at The Plaza on Oxford Street, where students from the college’s part-time undergraduate courses will be showcasing their work. On 9th September the space will host a catwalk show too (you’ll need to contact the LCF press office for tickets on 0207 514 7427).
Starting today and running until Sunday, the Secret Sample Sale and London Accessory Sale in Brick Lane is a shopping opporunity not to be missed.
Offering an unparalleled selection of big names and niche labels, these two sales are joining forces at T2 in the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane to give you the opportunity to buy pieces at up to 90% off. Martin Margiela, Vivienne Westwood, Gucci and Versace are just a few of the labels you can expect to find here – how do those names grab you?!
If you were a smart cookie and signed up to the Secret Sample Sale newsletter prior to the event, you’ll have received your special member’s day pass, which will give you access to the sale one whole day before the general public – that’s today from 12noon to 9pm. If not, don’t fret: there will still be three more days of bargain hunting to be had, on Friday from 12pm-8pm, Saturday 12pm-7pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm.
Secret Sample Sale and London Accessory Sale, T2, Old Truman Brewery, 85 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL
Entry £1. Bags and coats must be checked in to the cloakroom and mobile phones must be turned off. Cash or cards accepted, no American Express and no cheques.
In possibly the best news of the decade, high street giant H&M have announced that their latest collaboration will be with ultra-luxe Parisian fashion house Lanvin.
After posting a series of teaser videos on their Facebook page showing various stereotypical designer types waxing lyrical about the collection, and days of speculation as to who it could be (Bottega Veneta’s Thomas Maier and Carolina Herrera being two of the names that were bandied about), it was revealed this morning that Alber Elbaz and Lucas Ossendrijver of Lanvin will bring a touch of French luxury to the high street in November.
The collection, which will include both menswear and womenswear, will be available in 200 stores worldwide on 23rd November, but all will be revealed to the world three weeks prior on 3rd November in a video presentation online. Unlike some previous collaborations where the designer’s vision has been concentrated into an H&M price point, it sounds as though the Lanvin for H&M pieces might be nearer the top end of the high street scale. Still, given that in Lanvin’s mainline collection a pair of satin trainers costs more than £300, it will certainly be a vastly more affordable way for us all to buy into the Lanvin dream. The only question that really remains to be answered: how can H&M possibly top this?!
I don’t know about you, but I’ll be keeping 23rd November absolutely clear in my diary. Actually, that’s less than three months away … Best start queueing now!
