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Extreme times call for extreme clothes
Philosophy and myths, for next spring/summer the designer turned to the ancients for inspiration
From Alexa Chung’s fashion schedule debut, delectable footwear collaborations, and mega anniversary shows, London had a lot to offer
Mary Katrantzou and Anya Hindmarch show reports
The designer’s rich, imaginative collection is inspired by Disney’s animated classic, ‘Fantasia’
Romance and rodeos — Mary Katrantzou saddles up
Menswear devotee Lou Stoppard on why girls are shopping in the guys’ section
Never mind the rhetoric, be dazzled instead
Limited editions are a great way for shops to attract customers. But what is the cost of so many exclusives to the designer?
Skilled needleworkers are increasingly rare. Grace Cook asks who sews for whom?
Once patronised for their wacky individuality and whimsy, Britain’s designers demonstrated the power of personality
Victoriana versus modernism: Mary Katrantzou takes on two opposing moods, and wins
Trainers are perfect for January — even in the office
Designers looked to the jungle and oceans in shows that revealed British fashion’s sophisticated side
Show reviews from Preen, Margaret Howell, Mary Katrantzou and Jonathan Saunders
How independent designers are muscling in on the market for fashionable women’s sportswear
‘Charles James: Beyond Fashion’ at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art
Plenty of great clothes were served up with interior and architectural references
Textile designers have long played a key role in the industry
As much as fashion likes art, artists – and those who work with them – love fashion
Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson are quietly shaking up the world of fashion marketing
Katrantzou gets melancholy, Saunders uses layers of texture, Westwood does holograms
It’s been years since so much buzz has been heard about UK designers
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