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Fashion Cities: Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria, is Africa’s most populous city with an estimated 21 million people living there. It is a city known for its oil reserves and has the largest economy of any city in Africa. It is increasingly becoming the continent’s hub for not just business, but also fashion and creativity. Brands such as the LVMH… →
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Fashion Reader: Vestoj
The Fashion Reader is a series where I explore the books that have influenced, inspired and intrigued me. I share stories about writers who have provided that creative spark, those who have shaped my beliefs and those who have simply been a pleasure to read. With some, the link to fashion will be obvious, with… →
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Jamdani – Muslin Trust
I often talk about how little we know about our clothes, who made them, how were they made, and what with. Although, I usually lament over our lack of awareness, I think it’s important to highlight the positives when they do come about. One such positive is a project run by the Muslin Trust, which LCF took… →
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RIPOSTE: The women behind the scenes of the fashion industry
I received Riposte Magazine’s latest offering in the post this morning, and although none of us feel quite comfortable seeing a full sized photo of ourselves in print, I have to say, it’s a pleasure to be a part of! I am featured as part of the ‘In the know’ series about the women behind the scenes… →
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Opinion: Mend, Repair & Reuse
An estimated £140 million worth (350,000 tonnes) of used clothing goes to landfill in the UK every year. The rise of cheap, fast fashion, has now made it more practical to throw away our clothes when they get damaged than it is to repair or reuse them. The environmental cost of landfills are significant. Not… →
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Fashion Cities: Los Angeles
Los Angeles, once thought of as the home of distressed denim, graphic tees and flipflops, is now attracting some of the most high profile fashion designers. The city’s laid back and non-conformist attitude has seen the likes of Hedi Silmane, Jeremy Scott and John Galliano make it their permanent base. Home grown designers like Rodarte… →
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Jane Petrie – Costume Design
Jane Petrie has been working as a costume designer for over fifteen years. Working on a number of high profile projects, Jane’s film credits include ‘Moon’, ‘Fish Tank’, ‘Suffragette’, starring Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep, and most recently, ‘Genius’ with Nicole Kidman, Jude Law and Colin Firth. I spoke to her about her route into costume… →
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BUSINESS OF FASHION: Would You Buy Clothes Made in Prison?
Today I am quoted in a Business of Fashion piece on making clothes in prisons. I talk about LCF’s Made for Change social enterprise, which trains inmates in garment manufacturing and gives them skills to find work once they have been released. The project was set up not only to help female offenders reintegrate into society… →
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In Conversation: Jane Shepherdson
Last night I had the opportunity to speak to inspiring businesswoman and good friend of mine, Jane Shepherdson. Jane came to LCF to discuss her journey through fashion and role as the CEO of Whistles. Her intelligence, determination and strength of character I am sure inspired many of our students and staff who came to… →
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Fashion Cities: Copenhagen
This marks the first post in a new, short series I am undertaking on the emerging fashion cities that are rising to global prominence. The four mighty pillars of the fashion industry – Paris, Milan, London and New York, have long been considered the fashion capitals of the world. However, a number of cities across the… →