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Must do 31 October - 1 November 2009 The Glam Show in Association with
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31 October - 1 November 2009 — The Glam Show
Over the past 12 years, Breast Cancer Campaign has awarded 261 grants with a total value of more than £26 million to universities, medical schools and research institutes across the UK. Campaign’s mission is to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure. Visit: Breast Cancer Campaign | Glam Live |
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Must do 29 October 2009 Beyond Biba documentary screening Pictured above: Bibi Founder Barbara Hulanicki |
29 October 2009 — Beyond Biba documentary screening Barbara Hulanicki, founder of the iconic clothes store Biba, is returning to the city where she learned her craft, for a screening of a new documentary about her life. Barbara, 72, studied illustration at what was Brighton College of Art, now part of the University of Brighton, in the early 1950s. The documentary entitled Beyond Biba will be shown at the university’s Sallis Benney Theatre at the Grand Parade site at 6pm on the 29th of October and will be followed by a question-and-answers session with Barbara herself. The film, produced by November Films, tells the story of the Warsaw-born fashion designer, including details on her early life, the time she enjoyed in Brighton and also how she started Biba with her husband Stephen Fitz-Simon — a business partnership that helped change Britain’s fashion in the 1960s and 1970s. In the nineties, she arrived in Miami Beach where she designed interiors for Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones and Chris Blackwell’s Boutique Hotel Group. She is credited with the resurrection of Miami Beach’s crumbling Art Deco district. As well as her interior design work, she has also delved back into the fashion world, designing for Coccinelle, Habitat, Graham and Brown and recently a clothing range for Topshop. For information about purchasing tickets for the Brighton screening and Q&A session: E-mail: sam.davies@brighton.ac.uk Date: 29 October 2009 Time: 18.00pm Venue: Sallis Benney Threatre Address: Grand Parade Visit: Brighton University |
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Must see 17 SEPTEMBER – 22 DECEMBER 2009 Photograph above: |
17 SEPTEMBER – 22 DECEMBER 2009 — Admission: £5, Concessions £4, Under 12s FREE
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Must see 17 - 19 September 2009 Museum à la mode: capital’s young designers showcase at Museum of London |
17 - 19 September 2009 — Museum à la mode: capital’s young designers showcase at Museum of London Museum of London is once again the venue for one of London’s most creative design events during London Fashion Week. Fashion Diversity is a three-day extravaganza of free workshops and catwalk shows featuring new and established designers and models organised and produced by Mahogany Model Management and Untold Design CIC. Over the past six months students from across London have worked with Museum of London curators and their collections on a project brief to create a fashion range influenced by the 18th century pleasure gardens. On Saturday 19 September, their new work will be showcased at the Museum. The final show will see one young designer selected by a panel of judges to receive a cash prize from sponsors Little Hands Design. “Fashion Diversity offers an invaluable opportunity for young fashion designers, to showcase creative designs to the competitive fashion industry as well as bringing new talent and inspiration to an established market. The fact that we can showcase during London Fashion Week at Museum of London illustrates the impact we hope to achieve with our work in the fashion world.” Young designer Tarell McIntosh says. Beatrice Behlen, Senior Curator, Fashion and Decorative Arts at Museum of London, says: “Once again we are the proud hosts of these exciting events and have been working in partnership with the students for the past six months. Museum of London has an extensive fashion and decorative arts collections that is relatively unknown – something we hope events such as this can help change.” A series of free workshops and catwalk shows will run from Thursday 17 September to Saturday 19 September at Museum of London. |
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Must see 13 September 2009 Gareth Pugh TO PRESENT FILM with M·A·C & MILK
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13 September 2009 — Gareth Pugh TO PRESENT FILM with M·A·C & MILK Gareth Pugh has collaborated with cosmetic giant M·A·C to present his new film — directed by Ruth Hogben — at Milk, (located in the Meatpacking District of New York), this Sunday the 13th of September. Fashion Week guests will attend a private viewing between 8 - 10pm at Milk Studios on 450 West 15th Street, after which, from 10pm until midnight, it will be opened up to the public including design school students, at 449 W 14th Street. These guests will be activated through M·A·C's facebook page to which anyone can join. Fans will then be sent event details by 10 September latest. "When M·A·C invited me to be part of their New York Fashion Week plans, I thought it was the perfect opportunity for me to make a new fashion film... It will hopefully set the mood for my catwalk show which will take place as usual in Paris. It will represent the essence of what the show this season is about, although it couldn't be further from a trailer, it's more of an abstract insight. I am very honoured to be able to come to New York and be a part of fashion week and would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to all the people who have made this project possible." Gareth Pugh “The M·A·C and Milk partnership is an evolution, a truly integrated collaboration between fashion and makeup artistry,” says John Demsey, Group President, Estée Lauder Companies. “We have supported Gareth for many seasons and when the M·A·C & Milk partnership started coming to life we knew that he had to be involved. Gareth has created a conceptual film in support of M·A·C & Milk, which will be launched on September 13th. This film presentation is exactly the kind of work we hoped the M·A·C & Milk initiative would inspire. And, since he has never participated in New York Fashion Week, it makes it all the more exciting.” Gareth Pugh and the film's director Ruth Hogben, will be attending the event, as well as his closest creative collaborators. With so many designers participating at M·A·C & Milk this season, including Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler, Milk Studios Founder Mazdack Rassi says: "It’s not just an alternative show space we are creating, but truly a movement.” Gareth Pugh will be holding his Spring/Summer 2010 catwalk show in Paris, 19:00, Wednesday 30 September at Palais de Tokyo. Visit: Gareth Pugh | MAC Cosmetics | Milk Studios | Facebook |
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Warning! It has been brought to our attention that certain individuals in sample sale clockrooms, have been rifling through bags looking for keys and bank details. do not leave any keys, valuables or sensitive information in handbags. |
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13 - 17 January 2009 The London Art Fair |
13 - 17 January 2009 — The London Art Fair A selection of modern contemporary British art. Visit: The London Art Fair |
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11 - 13 December 2009 Designer Warehouse Sales (mens) |
11 - 13 December 2009 — Designer Warehouse Sales (mens) Admission: £2 |
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4 - 6 December 2009 Designer Warehouse Sales (womens) |
4 - 6 December 2009 — Designer Warehouse Sales (womens) Admission: £2 |
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NOVEMBER 2009 |
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26 - 29 November 2009 Made In Clerkenwell |
26 - 29 November 2009 — Made In Clerkenwell Made In Clerkenwell showcases some of the best work from more than 70 designers at the forefront of their disciplines. Admission: £2.50 per person | Under 16’s FREE |
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november - january 2009 gsk contemporary |
november - january 2009 — gsk contemporary |
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October 2009 |
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31 October - 1 November 2009 The Glam Show in Association with |
31 October - 1 November 2009 — The Glam Show “In the UK, breast cancer is the most common cancer amongst women,” said Cindy Ryan, PR and Marketing Director for Hot Sauce Productions. “The Glam Show is a platform to celebrate and highlight what is important to women, so it is very important to us to bring a charity on board that is working diligently to provide research towards such a prevalent disease.” Over the past 12 years, Breast Cancer Campaign has awarded 261 grants with a total value of more than £26 million to universities, medical schools and research institutes across the UK. Campaign’s mission is to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure. Visit: Breast Cancer Campaign | Glam Live |
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29 - 31 October 2009 Designer Warehouse Sales (mens) |
29 - 31 October 2009 — Designer Warehouse Sales (mens) Admission: £2 |
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29 October 2009 Beyond Biba documentary screening |
29 October 2009 — Beyond Biba documentary screening Barbara Hulanicki, founder of the iconic clothes store Biba, is returning to the city where she learned her craft, for a screening of a new documentary about her life. Barbara, 72, studied illustration at what was Brighton College of Art, now part of the University of Brighton, in the early 1950s. The documentary entitled Beyond Biba will be shown at the university’s Sallis Benney Theatre at the Grand Parade site at 6pm on the 29th of October and will be followed by a question-and-answers session with Barbara herself. The film, produced by November Films, tells the story of the Warsaw-born fashion designer, including details on her early life, the time she enjoyed in Brighton and also how she started Biba with her husband Stephen Fitz-Simon — a business partnership that helped change Britain’s fashion in the 1960s and 1970s. In the nineties, she arrived in Miami Beach where she designed interiors for Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones and Chris Blackwell’s Boutique Hotel Group. She is credited with the resurrection of Miami Beach’s crumbling Art Deco district. As well as her interior design work, she has also delved back into the fashion world, designing for Coccinelle, Habitat, Graham and Brown and recently a clothing range for Topshop. For information about purchasing tickets for the Brighton screening and Q&A session, E-mail: sam.davies@brighton.ac.uk Date: 29 October 2009 Time: 18.00pm Venue: Sallis Benney Threatre Address: Grand Parade Visit: Brighton University |
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22 - 24 October 2009 Designer Warehouse Sales (womens) |
22 - 24 October 2009 — Designer Warehouse Sales (womens) Admission: £2 |
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17 October 2009 – 7 February 2010 PEM PRESENTS |
17 October 2009 – 7 February 2010 — PEM PRESENTS Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel Think you have nothing to wear? Think again! Any woman who has ever worn a pair of jeans has Iris Apfel to thank. In the 1940s, when only lumberjacks and field hands wore blue cotton denim, a persistent young girl hounded the owner of a Wisconsin Army & Navy store until he finally ordered her a pair of boy-sized denims. Her intent: to wear them with a turban and large hoop earrings. Such was an early milestone in the career of a fashion visionary and muse who quite possibly launched a trend in women’s fashion — jeans — that now represents a 10 billion dollar industry yearly in the U.S. alone. And that was just the beginning. Inspired by the music of Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday and other jazz musicians, Iris Apfel was already synthesizing high and low, classical and ethnic elements in her manner of dress and aesthetic outlook. The result is a life and career of remarkable creativity and verve proving that it’s not only what you wear, but how you wear it. Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel will be on view at the Peabody Essex Museum from the 17th of October 2009 through to the 7th of February 2010 featuring more than 80 dramatic ensembles from the personal collection of legendary tastemaker and style icon Iris Apfel. Known for her eclectic permutations of designer clothing and exotic baubles, Apfel has inspired bold developments in the clothing and design industries through her spirited irreverence and pitch-perfect taste. Now in her 86th year, she continues to challenge visual culture with radical juxtapositions of far-flung influences. These spectacular and unexpected wardrobe combinations are exhibited with inventive staging and playful displays that underscore Apfel’s inexhaustible creative spirit. “Not only does Iris Apfel possess a finely-tuned sense of personal taste, but her ability to combine diverse fashions — from haute couture to flea market finds, street style to tribal dress — is astonishing and endlessly inventive. Her use of fashion as an artistic medium is revealed in her sophisticated handling of color, line, pattern, texture, and ornament,” said Paula Richter, Curator for Exhibitions and Research at the Peabody Essex Museum. With a personal style the New York Times described as “controlled flamboyance,” this fashion maven, New York society figure, and co-founder of the legendary textile design company, Old World Weavers, has counted among her friends and clients the legends of international art, culture, and fashion. For decades she has traveled the world, building her business and inspiring fashion designers such as Ralph Rucci, Jason Wu and Isaac Mizrahi (slated to join Ms. Apfel in conversation at PEM — see Exhibition Events below). All the while she has scoured souks and boutiques worldwide as a connoisseur of all things wearable and wonderful. She recently appeared at the top of Vanity Fair’s international best-dressed list and is featured in print advertising for Coach. On the street, Iris Apfel is easily recognizable for her out-sized spectacles and head-turning accessories. Iris Apfel is part interior designer and part performance artist. She can deftly change a room by appointing a space with objects and textiles, as well as by simply appearing in an outfit with its own stylistic center of gravity. Anyone who has ever given an especially elegant drapery pull a long look when accessorizing an evening dress would find a kindred spirit in Iris Apfel. While few are as fearless as Apfel in assembling daily attire, all can find inspiration to take risks and regard apparel and the wide world of accessories as a means of creative self-expression and a source of joy. Couture and flea market finds, haute and — not — all have their place in the imagination and closets of the divine Iris Apfel. EVENTS IRIS APFEL AND MICHAEL VOLLBRACHT
(former Creative Director, Bill Blass) FASHION SESSION Distilled from Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel by Eric Bowman, available in the Museum Shop or online at www.pemshop.com Opening/ClosingTimes: Tuesday-Sunday and Holiday Mondays, 10.00 am-17.00 pm. CLOSED: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission: Adults $15 | Seniors $13 | Students $11. |
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1 - 4 October 2009 The London Accessory Sale |
1 - 4 October 2009 — The London Accessory Sale and Secret Sample Sale Some of the labels so far confirmed are: Peter Werth, Nicola De Main, See By Chloé, Coming Soon by Yohji Yamamoto, Roberto Cavalli, Vivienne Westwood, Diesel, Dolce and Gabbana, Prada, Bolangaro Trevor and many many more. And, from London Accessory Sale: — bags, shoes and jewellery from the likes of: Balençiaga, Jimmy Choo, Chloé, Pauric Sweeney and more. DESIGNERS, AGENTS AND RETAILERS Admission: £1 | Cash. All Credit Cards Excepted. NO Cheques or American Express Credit Cards. |
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1 - 4 October 2009 Designer Sales UK |
1 - 4 October 2009 — Designer Sales UK AUTUMN SAMPLE SALE Whether you're shopping for beautiful knits, cashmere or cotton to cover up your Summer frocks (as the evenings start to get chilly), or a classic jacket or coat to see you through to Spring, DSUK has a great choice. With bargains from Vivienne Westwood, DSquared2, Biba, Sara Berman, Yves Saint Laurent, Chloé, Missoni, Valentino, Romeo Gigli, Martin Margiela named already, the sale is the place to visit for discounts of up to 90% off retail. Admission: £3/£2 Conc. | Credit/Debit Cards Subject to £2 Surcharge | American Express Credit Cards NOT Accepted |
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30 September 2009 1980s Fashion Revisited |
30 September 2009 — 1980s Fashion Revisited The first event provides access to the museum's fashion department which contains around 24,000 objects collected over more than 100 years. |
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25 - 27 September 2009 Designer Warehouse Sales (mens) |
25 - 27 September 2009 — Designer Warehouse Sales (mens) Admission: £2 |
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24 - 27 September 2009 TENT LONDON |
24 - 27 September 2009 — TENT LONDON In the short time since its launch three years ago, Tent London has become the most diverse and innovative design exhibition during the London Design Festival. Not one to stand still, Tent London strive to build upon their successes and deliver fresh and forward thinking design in all disciplines. Tent London 2009 has some exciting new aspects to discover — from Tent Digital's debut at the Truman Brewery to the installation of the winning design for The Art Fund Pavilion in Covent Garden, spreading Tent London across the capital. CONTENT Given the economic status-quo, many of our UK designers are also keen to stay on their home turf. All in all, the diverse range of exhibitors in Content this September will make for a fresh, yet rich showcase. New UK designers to Content for 2009 include Hundreds Tens Units, a new company whose debut collection will feature simple, beautiful and useful products, manufactured utilising local resources and expertise. Mark Boyce will exhibit a series of bespoke hand carved ceramic wall coverings with a Japanese Rope Bondage theme; Overend Studio launch their new sustainable design practice; Groupdesign will showcase their new collection of progressive lighting, furniture and home accessories and Cardiff based designer, Vladimir Rachev will be presenting his 'Soil' Cutlery amongst other designs. Previous Content exhibitors showing again this year with new collections to launch include: Tom Lovegrove, Holo, SKK, Jon Male, Rebecca Ellen, Junk Inc, Jessica Light and Zoe Murphy. Zoe Murphy made her debut at Tent London, last year, in the 'Talent Zone'. Since then, Liberty have snapped up her first collection of recycled and hand printed furniture and textiles inspired by her hometown of Margate. Despite Tent London's exciting new additions and project for 2009, Content will remain 'the hub' of Tent London. Content is where up-and-coming designers and established companies exhibit to both trade and consumer markets. It is a multi-disciplinary show with a rich mix of furniture, lighting, digital media, ceramics and textiles, materials and accessories. Visit: Tent London Content TENT LONDON DIGITAL Last year's successful DeTnk.tv will return with a brand new and bigger program of interviews and debates with top designers and industry figures direct from the Tent TV studio. Click on the link below, for an example of digital design in the fashion/ technology/mechanics discipline. TENT LONDON ARTFUND PAVILION The wheels for this unique architecture competition were set in motion earlier this year, with the call for entries for the competition brief. The response to the architecture competition was astonishing, both in the number and variety of entries and their creativity. The winning design by Tina Manis Associates, a New York based practice reflects the international reach of the applications, which came from 52 countries. The 35sqm structure will provide an outpost for the excitement of Tent's show in the East End, offering a taste of the design on display at the Truman Brewery. Visit: Tent London Art Fund Pavilion CIRCA Visit: Tent London/Circa TENT LONDON TALENT ZONE Visit: Tent London Talent Zone MADE IN BERGEN Your Space is Tent London's flexible concept allowing brands, groups or individuals to create their own unique space and micro-show. Visit: Tent London/Your Space Venue: Truman Brewery |
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24 - 27 September 2009 pulling out all the stops |
24 - 27 September 2009 — pulling out all the stops by joe pipal |
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22 - 27 September 2009 My Chinese Zodiac and Other Animas |
22 - 27 September 2009 — My Chinese Zodiac and Other Animals |
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21 September 2009 Craft Central’s One Day Designers Sale |
21 September 2009 — Craft Central’s One Day Designers Sale As part of the London Design Festival '09, Craft Central will hold a one day interior designer sale — plus three other design events (see the 14th of September 2009 below) — during the festival. This is a fantastic opportunity to pick up distinctive pieces of contemporary craft for the home, by more than 20 UK designers at the cutting edge of their discipline. Designers cherry picked to spruce up your home are: Alison Brent — Ceramics; Amy Aardvark — Textiles; Catherine Hammerton —Wallpapers and Home Furnishings; Catherine Louise Aitken — Textiles; Consuelo Radclyffe — Ceramics; Esther Coombs — Ceramics; Flairdesignrhyme — Textiles; Formm — Glass; Helen Beard — Ceramics; Ikuko Iwamoto — Ceramics; Linda Gifford — Digital Textile Design; Lok Ming Fung — Ceramics; London Kills Me — Interior Products; Maxine Sutton — Embroidered and Printed Textiles; Michelle Mason — Interior Products; Nia's World of Art & Design — Interiors; Nitin Goyal London — Interiors; Oyuna Cashmere — Home; Product of your environment — Interior Products; Ptolemy Mann — Woven Textile Art; Sandy Segal — Ceramics; Somerville Scarves — Cushions; Squash Bespoke — Cushions; Piyush Suri Designs — Luxury Home Products; Urban Upholstery — Furniture and Upholstery. Alongside sneak previews of exciting new work, each designer will offer selected ready to buy pieces (at remarkably discounted prices) and it will also be the last chance to snap up bargains from previous collections. Admission: FREE Opening/Closing Times: Monday 21 September 2009: 12.00noon – 19.00pm Venue: Craft Central Address: 33-35 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DS Visit: Craft Central |
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19 September - 13 December 2009 Anish Kapoor RA |
19 September - 13 December 2009 — Anish Kapoor RA The centerpiece of the exhibition will be the monumental Svayambh, (a Sanskrit work which roughly translates as "shaped by its own energy"). This site specific piece has only been exhibited on two previous occasions at the Museé des Beaux-Arts, Nantes and the Haus der Kunst, Munich. The exhibition will also contain a number of signature works from different moments in the artist's career as well as newly created pieces, including a major sculpture in the Annenberg Courtyard. |
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19 - 29 September 2009 The London Design Festival |
19 - 29 September 2009 — The London Design Festival The London Design Festival has created a new website to keep you informed with details of partner events being added all the time from now until September. Partner organisations will also be updating the site directly with latest news and developments — so keep checking the The London Design Festival website for further details. Visit: The London Design Festival |
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18 September 2009 Blow Presents . . . Juniors |
18 September 2009 — Blow Presents . . . Juniors Dust off your sewing kits and dig out your knitting needles for the launch of Blow Presents . . Juniors — A fun-filled, yet educational day bursting with fashion and fabulousness for children aged between 5 and 11 years of age. Taking place during S/S '10 London Fashion Week at the prestigious Royal Festival Halls, this unique day is dedicated to encouraging children to learn, understand and experience the various skills at the core of the fashion industry. Workshops available on the day include: These will be held by a range of industry professionals including Scott Wilson; We Are Photo Girls and London based children's charity Kidsco not to mention surprise designer guests who will be revealed nearer the time. Children participating on the day will also be given the opportunity to show off their creations on the professional Blow Presents Junior Catwalk. Who knows? Your little ones could be crowned the next big thing in fashion. Kate Moss and Stella McCartney better watch out! Limited tickets available. What: Blow Presents . . . Junior Workshop |
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18 - 20 September 2009 Designer Warehouse Sales (womens) |
18 - 20 September 2009 — Designer Warehouse Sales (womens) Admission: £2 |
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17 SEPTEMBER – 22 DECEMBER 2009 |
17 SEPTEMBER – 22 DECEMBER 2009 — SHOWstudio: FASHION REVOLUTION AT SOMERSET HOUSE Admission: £5, Concessions £4, Under 12s FREE |
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17 - 19 September 2009 Museum à la mode: capital’s young designers showcase at Museum of London |
17 - 19 September 2009 — Museum à la mode: capital’s young designers showcase at Museum of London Museum of London is once again the venue for one of London’s most creative design events during London Fashion Week. Fashion Diversity is a three-day extravaganza of free workshops and catwalk shows featuring new and established designers and models organised and produced by Mahogany Model Management and Untold Design CIC. Over the past six months students from across London have worked with Museum of London curators and their collections on a project brief to create a fashion range influenced by the 18th century pleasure gardens. On Saturday 19 September, their new work will be showcased at the Museum. The final show will see one young designer selected by a panel of judges to receive a cash prize from sponsors Little Hands Design. “Fashion Diversity offers an invaluable opportunity for young fashion designers, to showcase creative designs to the competitive fashion industry as well as bringing new talent and inspiration to an established market. The fact that we can showcase during London Fashion Week at Museum of London illustrates the impact we hope to achieve with our work in the fashion world.” Young designer Tarell McIntosh says. Beatrice Behlen, Senior Curator, Fashion and Decorative Arts at Museum of London, says: “Once again we are the proud hosts of these exciting events and have been working in partnership with the students for the past six months. Museum of London has an extensive fashion and decorative arts collections that is relatively unknown – something we hope events such as this can help change.” A series of free workshops and catwalk shows will run from Thursday 17 September to Saturday 19 September at Museum of London. |
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17 - 18 September 2009 J & M DAVIDSON |
17 - 18 September 2009 — J & M DAVIDSON SAMPLE SALE Don't miss J&M Davidson's sample sale at the 20th Century Theatre in Notting Hill. The sale, which runs from the 17th - 18th of September, will be offering bags from £50! Venue: 20th Century Theatre |
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14 - 20 September 2009 Keep & Share’s special Travelling Store |
14 - 20 September 2009 — Keep & Share’s special Travelling Store |
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13 September 2009 Gareth Pugh TO PRESENT FILM with M·A·C & MILK |
13 September 2009 — Gareth Pugh TO PRESENT FILM with M·A·C & MILK Gareth Pugh has collaborated with cosmetic giant M·A·C to present his new film — directed by Ruth Hogben — at Milk, (located in the Meatpacking District of New York), this Sunday the 13th of September. Gareth Pugh has collaborated with cosmetic giant M·A·C to present his new film — directed by Ruth Hogben — at Milk, (located in the Meatpacking District of New York), this Sunday the 13th of September. Fashion Week guests will attend a private viewing between 8 - 10pm at Milk Studios on 450 West 15th Street, after which, from 10pm until midnight, it will be opened up to the public including design school students, at 449 W 14th Street. These guests will be activated through M·A·C's facebook page to which anyone can join. Fans will then be sent event details by 10 September latest. "When M·A·C invited me to be part of their New York Fashion Week plans, I thought it was the perfect opportunity for me to make a new fashion film... It will hopefully set the mood for my catwalk show which will take place as usual in Paris. It will represent the essence of what the show this season is about, although it couldn't be further from a trailer, it's more of an abstract insight. I am very honoured to be able to come to New York and be a part of fashion week and would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to all the people who have made this project possible." Gareth Pugh “The M·A·C and Milk partnership is an evolution, a truly integrated collaboration between fashion and makeup artistry,” says John Demsey, Group President, Estée Lauder Companies. “We have supported Gareth for many seasons and when the M·A·C & Milk partnership started coming to life we knew that he had to be involved. Gareth has created a conceptual film in support of M·A·C & Milk, which will be launched on September 13th. This film presentation is exactly the kind of work we hoped the M·A·C & Milk initiative would inspire. And, since he has never participated in New York Fashion Week, it makes it all the more exciting.” Gareth Pugh and the film's director Ruth Hogben, will be attending the event, as well as his closest creative collaborators. With so many designers participating at M·A·C & Milk this season, including Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler, Milk Studios Founder Mazdack Rassi says: "It’s not just an alternative show space we are creating, but truly a movement.” Gareth Pugh will be holding his Spring/Summer 2010 catwalk show in Paris, 19:00, Wednesday 30 September at Palais de Tokyo. Visit: Gareth Pugh | MAC Cosmetics | Milk Studios | Facebook |
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13 September 2009 London Vintage Fashion, Textiles and Accessories Fair |
13 September 2009 — London Vintage Fashion, Textiles and Accessories Fair Established eight years ago, the London Vintage Fashion, Textiles and Accessories Fair accommodates circa one hundred exhibitors offering for sale a wide range of vintage fashion clothes, textiles and fashion accessories. With price ranging from a few pounds to several hundreds, the Fair has something for everyone whether the budget is big or small. Admission: Early Entry (8.00am - 10am) £10.00 | £5.00 |
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11 September 2009 A Month of Fashion at the Museum of London |
11 September 2009 — A Month of Fashion at the Museum of London The Museum of London has got two free behind-the-scenes events, for fashion lovers destined for London Fashion Week this September. You may not be aware, but the museum's Fashion and Decorative arts collections are vast and relatively unknown, yet is an excellent source for inspiration. The Museum's fashion department contains around 24,000 objects collected over more than 100 years, with new objects being offered to the museum almost every week. Curator Hilary Davidson talks about how the museum collected in the past, how it collects now, and unwraps some of the Museum's latest fashion acquisitions. The second event, being held on the 30th of September 2009, revisits 1980s fashion. See above for more information. Admission: No fee |
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3 - 20 September 2009 Sylvia Ji's Nectar |
3 - 20 September 2009 — Sylvia Ji's Nectar StolenSpace is to present Nectar, the premier UK solo show from Californian artist Sylvia Ji. Sylvia Ji is a master of capturing the dark side of the beautiful and the sublime. Macabre Day Of The Dead catrinas intermingle with exotic empresses, with a regal elegance. Ji’s imagery is a visual elixir of life and death, combining sacred symbolism with mystical glamour and opulence. Influenced by historical costumery, Ji incorporates Baroque detailing such as luxurious tapestries, ornamental feathers, and gold leafing into her work for a more elaborate and decorative effect. Ji’s work encapsulates an alluring beauty that is both cutting edge and a nod to time-honored technique. Her paintings are symbolic reflections of herself, portraits of people she knows or nameless faces set in a landscape of fleeting and decaying beauty. Possessing an artistic voice as unique as the times we live in, Ji is at once contemplative, spiritual, enigmatic, and yet whimsically funny. Above all else, it is perhaps beauty that emerges as her defining characteristic, and her art reflects this: an extension of herself; a passionate appreciation of simple aesthetic pleasure fused with intimately complex subject matter. Venue: The Old Truman Brewery |
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3 - 6 September 2009 The London Accessory Sale |
3 - 6 September 2009 — The London Accessory Sale and Secret Sample Sale Also available will be new collections from: Anaphora, Ash, Avalon, Ayten Gasson Lingerie, Balençiaga, Black & Brown, Blank, Belstaff, Burberry, Cheeky Beach, Chloé, Chris & Tibor, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Fred Perry, Giuseppe Zanotti, Gucci, Grab, Ital shoes, Jil Sander, JulyTwenty, Just Jewels, Jimmy Choo, Lama Peach Ltd, Luella, Miu Miu, Missoni, Mogil, Moda Italia London, Prada, Paul & Joes Sister, Ruthi Orlin, Sergio Rossi, Tokun Win, Tods, Versace, Vivienne Westwood, Made by Niki, Yas Silver & YSL; plus many more at up to 90% off! All mens and womenswear clothing collections are brought to you by the Secret Sample Sale. DESIGNERS, AGENTS AND RETAILERS Admission: £1 | All Credit Cards Excepted. NO Cheques or American Express Credit Cards. |
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14 August - 5 September 2009 Londoners Through a Lens |
14 August - 5 September 2009 — Londoners Through A Lens Following the success of London Through a Lens last year, The Getty Images Gallery, in London, is set to open a new exhibition on Friday 14th August, focusing on the people of London, from the film stars to the flower sellers. Londoners Through a Lens takes another look at the capital, but this time with the emphasis on its inhabitants, from the famous figures to the everyday people. Time Out Guides will once again be publishing a Londoners Through a Lens book to accompany the exhibition, which will go on sale 3rd September 2009. The exhibition features a wide-ranging and multifaceted selection of photos from the past century, including a selection of rare images. All of the images in the collection were chosen from the Getty Images Hulton Archive and range from 1900-1990. These stirring shots capture the spirit, personality and ever-evolving style of London's residents over the course of 90 years. "As one of London's leading photo galleries it is only fitting that we are hosting this show, which is a stunning sequel to London Through a Lens and a perfect tribute to the people of London," says Getty Images Gallery Director, Louise Garczewska. "The spirit, energy and excitement of our capital is embodied in every one of its charming inhabitants, from Michael Caine to Thomas Sparrow, the bird taxidermist from Eltham. These images really portray what it means to be a Londoner." London has produced its fair share of heroes and villains, many of which are included in the exhibition. But the exhibition is not a celebrity identity parade; it also captures the anonymous Londoners, the people that haven't appeared in the spotlight, but have helped shaped the metropolis of today. An image of the Sex Pistols outside Buckingham Palace appears alongside an image of school children queuing outside a children's only cinema. A rat catcher with two ferrets and his faithful Jack Russell appears alongside the swinging sixties fashion designer Mary Quant. |
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5 - 7 August 2009 matthew williamson's SAMPLE SALE |
5 - 7 August 2009 — Matthew Williamson's Sample Sale Each day, new stock will be delivered so it will be well worth a visit. Cash and cards only. Opening/Closing Times: Wednesday 5 August 2009: 13.00pm - 19.00pm | Thursday 6 August 2009: 11.00am - 19.00pm | Friday 7 August 2009: 11.00am - 18.00pm. |
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24 - 26 July 2009 PORT ELIOT FESTIVAL |
24 - 26 July 2009 — PORT ELIOT FESTIVAL Stephen, Luella and Barbara will be creating outfits in front of a live audience on the magnificent Port Eliot Estate, conjuring up bespoke outfits for Saturday evening revellers. They will be designing and making the improvised outfits for festival-goers, who will then appear in a special catwalk show in the Walled Garden before heading off to dance the night away in their tailor-made creations. One of the world’s most prolific and definitive milliners, Stephen Jones began his career on graduating from St Martin’s School of Art in 1979. Since then he has produced hat collections twice a year under his label Stephen Jones Millinery, while also collaborating with some of the most prominent fashion houses and designers of our time, including Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, Thierry Mugler, Christian Dior, John Galliano, Comme des Garçons and Marc Jacobs. Stephen Jones says, “Ever since I spent a fun-filled weekend at St Germans years ago, I have been trapped by its magic. In a credit crunch world, the house and its grounds offer a sense of timelessness, beauty and charm that transcends the practical and spins into the metaphysical. I and my team will be making merry millinery on the whim of the moment, seeking to capture the effervescence of the beautiful people either mirroring their souls or veiling the truth!” Festival Founder Catherine St Germans says, “I am really excited that Stephen is coming to join in the party at Port Eliot Festival and will be working with Barbara and Luella in their tent to create one off spontaneous pieces. Stephen and I have been talking about what he is going to do, and it is going to be incredible. He is bringing materials from his workroom and fellow designers from the Dior studio in Paris will also be here, and will be helping him create his magic. It is incredible that you will be able to come to our festival and see these designers all in action. Our fashion line up at the festival this year is a dream come true for me!” This years Port Eliot Festival promises an eclectic line-up of live music, DJs, literary stars, cabaret acts, theatre, fashion, dance and other performers; set to fire up this summer’s best garden party. Visit: Port Eliot Festival |
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23 July 2009 Designer Sales UK One Day Sale |
23 July 2009 — Designer Sales UK — One Day Sale As the beautiful Disco Diva Donna Summer sang, 'I need hot stuff baby'. Not the nicked kind mind, but the hottest fashion at prices that sizzle. And the place for that is the Designer Sales UK Summer sample sale at the Music Rooms, South Molton Street. Womenswear On the womenswear rails choose from: Vivienne Westwood jackets at an amazing £129 from £695, skirts £49 from £295; Sophia Kokosalaki dresses £149 from £1275, Burberry shirts from £59; D-Squared dresses from £149; shorts from £49 and skirts from just £29 down from £315; Balençiaga shirts now £49 down from £259; Armani tops at just £39 down from £149; Juicy Couture tops from £20 were £199; Northland tops £10 were £189. Menswear Accessories for both Women and Men . . . Admission: £1 | Credit/Debit Cards Subject to £2 Surcharge. |
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12 July 2009 Clerkenwell |
12 July 2009 — Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair Choose from wearable vintage and designer pieces to recycled and revamped pieces, that are perfect to wear now. Admission: Trade: 10.30am Price: £4 | Public: 11.00am-17.00pm |
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10 July - 22 August 2009 Gilbert & George White Cube Jack Freak Pictures |
10 July - 22 August 2009 — Gilbert & George White Cube White Cube will present a new exhibition by Gilbert & George. entitled JACK FREAK PICTURES. The exhibition, shown in both the Mason's Yard and Hoxton galleries, comprises of the single largest series of work ever made by the illustrious British duo. It is their third show with White Cube and the first in London since the monumental retrospective at Tate Modern in 2007. According to the writer Michael Bracewell, "the JACK FREAK PICTURES are among the most iconic, philosophically astute and visually violent works that Gilbert & George have ever created." The dominant pictorial element is the Union Jack, itself an internationally familiar, abstract, geometric pattern and a socially and politically charged symbol whose significance spans the cultural spectrum from contemporary fashion to aggressive national pride. Equally prominent, and linking the JACK FREAK PICTURES to almost every work previously created by the artists, are Gilbert & George themselves in a variety of guises: dancing, gurning, howling, watching, waiting. Sometimes their bodies seem complete; other times they have been fragmented or contorted. Invariably they feature as both subject and object, artwork and artist; they are players in the epic and complex pictorial drama they have created. Set in the East End of London where Gilbert & George have lived and worked for more than forty years, the JACK FREAK PICTURES bring numerous aspects of the modern world to life. Medals, flags, maps, street-signs, graffiti and other less immediately obvious motifs jostle for attention with the brickwork, buildings and even foliage of the contemporary urban environment in works that are densely layered and complexly nuanced to evoke (and sometimes conflate) a sense of past, present and future. They raise fundamental and rudimentary questions about religion, identity, politics, economics, sexuality and death. The JACK FREAK PICTURES reaffirm Gilbert & George's status as pre-eminent Modernists and underline Robert Rosenblum's observation that "of the singularity of their duality in life as art, there is little doubt". Michael Bracewell's view that they are "visionary artists in the lineage of William Blake" rings truer now than ever before. Gilbert was born in the Dolomites, Italy in 1943; George was born in Devon in 1942 and both live and work in London. Together they have participated in many important group and solo exhibitions including the largest retrospective of any artist to be staged at Tate Modern (2007). The exhibition went on to tour Haus der Kunst, Munich (2007); Castello di Rivioli, Turin (2007); Milwaukee Art Museum (2008) and Brooklyn Museum (2008 -09). They have had many other extensive solo exhibitions, including, Whitechapel Art Gallery, London (1971-1972), National Gallery, Beijing (1993), Shanghai Art Museum (1993), Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam (1995-1996), Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (1998), Serpentine Gallery, London (2002), Kunsthaus Bregenz (2002) and Kestnergesellschaft, Hannover (2004-2005). They won the Turner Prize in 1984 and represented Britain at the Venice Biennale in 2005. A fully illustrated catalogue, with an essay by Michael Bracewell, will be published to accompany the exhibition. Opening/Closing Times: Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00am -18.00pm. |
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9 - 12 July 2009 — Part 1 — New Designers 16 - 19 July 2009 — Part 2 — New Designers July’s two part New Designers exhibition, at the Business Design Centre — Islington, promises to reveal yet another fantastic showcase of dynamic graduate talent representing all design disciplines. The future generation of design stars present original and fresh ideas from fashion accessories to furniture, architecture to applied arts, graphics to glass, new media to contemporary craft, as well as textiles, graphics and illustration. Over 4,000 graduates will use New Designers 2009 to launch their careers, introducing their originality and talent to more than18,000 visitors who include buyers, galleries, commissioning agents and prospective employers. An inspirational and motivating platform, New Designers also plays a supportive professional role offering a series of talks and seminars about careers in design during both parts of the show. Alongside the class of 2009 is the ever popular One Year On feature. Success stories, original ideas and outstanding creativity are selected by leading editors and opinion formers and given the opportunity of this very special showcase. These young, creative entrepreneurs established their own design businesses in the last year — and are already forging vibrant reputations. This showcase is curated and presented by manufacturer and retailer Thorsten van Elten. New Designers 2009 is a voyage of discovery - the foremost event in graduate design and not to be missed. For anyone with an interest in contemporary design, predicting trends, identifying new styles and current ideas, the answer is to visit New Designers. Admission: £9.50 + £1.50 Booking Fee | £14 on the door. |
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9 - 12 July 2009 The London Accessory Sale |
9 - 12 July 2009 — The London Accessory Sale & Secret Sample Sale Samples and excess stock from London's fashion designers, agents and retailers all sold at up to 90% discount from retail. An eclectic mix of big name designer brands and cutting edge contemporary fashion for both men and women. Prices range from £5 to £500, so there is something to suit every budget. Some of the labels confirmed so far are: PPQ, Vivienne Westwood, Hussein Chalayan, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and many many more to be named closer to the date. Keep updated by registering as a member at the London Accessory Sale or Secret Sample Sale website, by joining the mailing list. Admission: £1 |
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5 July 2009 Anita's Vintage Fashion Fair |
5 July 2009 — Anita's Vintage Fashion Fair Anita’s Vintage Fashion, Accessories, Jewellery & Textiles Fair — celebrates its 5th birthday this year. Offering the crème de la crème’ of vintage fashion, jewellery, accessories & textiles; the sale is a one-stop haven for fantastic vintage buys. With genuine, quality vintage fashion becoming increasingly rare and more and more difficult to obtain, buying vintage is not just an investment but also unique. It is certain that you won’t see anyone else wearing the same as you! Choose from a wide and a delightful range of vintage designers such as; Pucci, YSL, Gucci, Dior, Chanel, Vivienne Westwood, Versace, Ozzie Clark, Biba, Eley Kishimoto, Norman Hartnell, Pierre Cardin, Jean Veron and many others. Admission: £2 | (Men and Under 16's Go FREE) |
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4 - 19 July 2009 Three Shires Textile Festival |
4 - 19 July 2009 — Three Shires Textile Festival More than sixty events have been confirmed for the first ever Three Shires Textile Festival, taking place from 4-19 July 2009. Named after Three Shires Head, a well known beauty spot in the Peak District where Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire meet, the festival will celebrate the textile heritage of the area. Benefiting from strong connections to the Arts and Crafts Movement in Leek, silk weaving and design in Macclesfield and the cotton mills of Bollington and Styal; the festival is a valuable source of information and knowledge concerning England's textile history. The two-week programme of exhibitions, talks, tours, textile craft fairs, fabric sales and workshops includes two major textile exhibitions at the Silk Museum in Macclesfield; a grand auction of textiles, costume and related accessories held by TV antiques expert Adam Partridge; a textile fair at Quarry Bank Mill in Styal; a special exhibition of historic May Queen dresses dating back to the 19th century in Knutsford; textile conservation workshops in Congleton and Leek; church open days; contemporary textile arts exhibitions; hands-on workshops and an art competition as well as many other exhibitions and events. Three Shires Textile Festival 2009 programme, with full listings of events, will be available from March 2009. To order a free copy of the festival brochure, please email your name and address to Alice Ferguson at: a.ferguson@visitchesterandcheshire.co.uk |
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| 5 July 2009 — Vintage Fashion, Textiles & Accessories Fair Established eight years ago, the London Vintage Fashion, Textiles and Accessories Fair accommodates circa one hundred exhibitors offering for sale a wide range of vintage fashion clothes, textiles and fashion accessories. With prices ranging from a few pounds to several hundreds, the Fair has something for everyone whether the budget is big or small. Admission: £10.00 — Early Entry: 8.00am - 10.00am | £5.00 — 10.00am - 17.00pm |
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June 2009 |
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27 June 2009 the Young Designer |
27 June 2009 — the Young Designer Fashion Show V O L U N T E E R S W A N T E D The show organisers are looking for: Public Relations companies, models (female models: 5ft 8ins and over / male models 6ft and over), makeup artists, hair stylists, dressers, music technicians, photographers, video crews, stewards and compares. Admission: £8 (In advance plus booking fee) | £12 |
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26 - 28 June 2009 Designer Warehouse Sales (mens) |
26 - 28 June 2009 — Designer Warehouse Sales (mens) Admission: £2 |
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19 June - 19 July 2009 West India Quay |
19 June - 19 July 2009 — Robert Warner, Creative Director of West India Quay’s owners X-Leisure said: “We are thrilled to bring a slice of British culture to entertain our existing and first time visitors this summer. We have only listed some of the great things over the month as we want visitors to turn up and have an element of surprise, so expect the unexpected. This means we can maintain West India Quay as the best kept secret under Dock and Quay!” Here is just a small slice of some of the great events. An ART Trail will start at the Museum of London and weave its way along the quayside, in-and-out of the bars and restaurants. It will feature local and national artists, photographers and exhibitors including The Wonderland Collective. Cineworld hosts a Brit Film Season: the infamous Trainspotting will show at: Sport Week Monday 29th June – Sunday 5th July Including aerobics, step, street dance and spin. Music Week Monday 6th July – Sunday 12th July METRO ACOUSTIC STAGE Quayside Bars and Restaurants Fashion show on the quayside showing the latest in what’s hot for the summer! Street Week Monday 13th July – Sunday 19th July Highlights include: Visit: West India Quay Centre |
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19 - 21 June 2009 Designer Warehouse Sales (womens) |
19 - 21 June 2009 — Designer Warehouse Sales (womens) Admission: £2 |
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12 June - 27 September 2009 Undercover - The Evolution of Underwear |
12 June - 27 September 2009 — Undercover - The Evolution of Underwear Running from the 12th of June - 27th September 2009 at The Fashion and Textile Museum, is a stunning exhibition entitled Undercover - The Evolution of Underwear. From the first ever patented bra in 1915 to the most modern underwear developments of anti-cellulite knickers and a bust-firming bra — these are just some of the fascinating garments that will be on display. For centuries women's bodies have been shaped, enhanced and even controlled by underwear, a means to obtaining the desired fashionable figure. While bras are an everyday functional garment, unlike most other items of clothing they can take on an emotive, titillating or even scandalous nature. The Undercover exhibition will trace the evolution of underwear, from health garment, shape definer to fashion 'must have'. It will also explore a number of themes such as boudoir to everyday glamour, 'Stars and their bras' looking at celebrity branding, how research and innovation has changed the way we wear our underwear and how the changing face of underwear advertising and marketing has been interwoven with social and cultural changes. The exhibition presents a visual demonstration of how female underwear has evolved as women's role in society changed and encompasses the changing trends from the 'flatten it' to the 'push it up' to the 'let it all hang out'! Curator Alison McCann is collating the most exquisite pieces from a wide range of private and public collections that read like the Who's Who of underwear; M&S, Triumph, La Perla, Christian Dior, Myla and Wonderbra; to name just a few. From the risqué to the radical, pieces include the first 'Merry Widow' corset inspired by Lana Turner in the film of the same name; renowned burlesque artiste Immodesty Blaize's corset; a dress made from bras and briefs by designers Vin and Omi and a Swarovski crystal-encrusted bra. The aesthetic of the exhibition, with visually dramatic and inspiring installations, will entice the visitor into the intimate femininity of the boudoir, with sumptuous displays of vintage providing a plush and luxurious feel. Captivating shapes and styles will then guide visitors through different eras of underwear culminating into the white, futuristic space to view the innovative fabric and technological design yet to come. Admission: £6 |
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12 - 14 June 2009 Sun, Sea, Sand and a whole lot more at Westfield London |
12 - 14 June 2009 — Sun, Sea, Sand and a whole lot more at Westfield London The beautiful beaches of Antigua and Barbuda are closer than you think. Europe's most luxurious shopping centre — Westfield London W12, is to celebrate the launch of Jane Green’s new book, The Beach House, (Penguin Books) from the 12 - 14 June. The launch, in conjunction with Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, will see a host of activities occur during the three days like free Rum Punch, Antiguan cake, mini-manicures and samples of Jane Green's latest beach read. For the purest among you, there will also be the chance to WIN: a seven night luxury holiday for two to The Verandah Resort & Spa in Antigua; all eleven of Jane Green’s novels; a limited edition 'The Beach House' deck chair; as well as summer skin goodies from Nivea Sun. Whilst curling up with a sample of this summer’s hot read on the deckchairs provided, with the relaxing rhythm of the steel drums in the background, visitors will also have the opportunity to indulge in a complimentary mini manicure in preparation for their next beach holiday. The Westfield's very own 366th beach, will be located in the North Atrium near MAC and Fossil and will open daily to the public (free of charge). Opening/Closing Times: Friday 12 June 2009: 10.00am-22.00pm : Saturday 13 June 2009: 9.00am – 21.00pm | Sunday 14 June 2009: 12noon – 18.00pm. Address: Westfield Shopping Centre London W12 Nearest Tube/Overground Train : Shepherds Bush Station Visit: Antigua and Barbuda | The Beach House | Westfield London |
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12 June 2009 Designer Sales UK |
12 June 2009 — Designer Sales UK (One day sale) DSUK is back with a super, sexy one day sale (by invitation only) you will not want to miss. Whether its floaty dresses to wear whilst sipping champagne or Pimms in the park, outfits for the festival season or some serious super structured designer investment pieces, DSUK have it all and at the most amazing discounts. Current womenswear, bargains include: Festive season go for J & Co jeans from £60 reduced from £195 matched with silk tops from K Collection from £50 reduced from £245, carry a Kritzia handbag from £79 and wear a pair of Roland Cartier shoes from £59 reduced from £245. Sexy and Smart this Summer with Vivienne Westwood shirts from £69, check suits from £299 reduced from £855, Ioannis Dimitrousis seriously sexy gold dresses, silk tops and skirts from £90 reduced from £385. Menswear offers include: Festival gear, Rock hard in a D & G shirt from £89 from £225 matched with Diesel Jeans from £79 reduced from £175, leather belt by Alexander McQueen from £39 or a Yohji Yamamoto belt from £29 down from £199. Dress to impress in a Cerruti suit from £299 down from £725 matched with Leather brief case by Ungaro £69 from £195; these are just some of the great deals on offer. BY INVITATION ONLY |
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11 - 13 June 2009 Hugo Boss Sample Sale |
11 - 13 June 2009 — Hugo Boss Sample Sale |
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11 - 13 June 2009 Ministry for the Elimination of Darkness |
11 - 13 June 2009 — Ministry for the Elimination of Darkness Summer Sale Brands include: Trouver Antiques, Dandy Star, Molly Hogg, Orange Zarafa, Julia Zeidler, Great-Elm.com, Domenica More, Gordon, Hinshelwood De Borman, Sia Taylor, Victoria IBiza, Hand, Stuart Paterson, Poule De Luxe, Maison Bengal, Romy Derman, Wodlliweiss, Casarial to Milano, Yoma, Cristina Bonilla, Brooke Gregson, Janine Du Plessis, Bernice & Camilla Cashmere, Ram Chandra, Melissa Lo, Beyond France, Kathryn Spence, Abraham & Thakore, Karen Downing, Melania Findletar, Yoma, Claire Van Holthe and Kirsten Hecktermann. |
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9 - 12 June 2009 Brilliance 2009 Craft Central |
9 - 12 June 2009 — Brilliance 2009 Craft Central will unveil a stunning selling exhibition featuring 15 shining jewellery talents at its central London gallery, to celebrate Coutts London Jewellery Week 2009. Brilliance presents designers at the forefront of their discipline, chosen for the original and innovative nature of their outstanding handmade jewellery. Don’t miss the exciting chance to mingle with the designers, at an exclusive Meet the Maker event. Visitors will also be thoroughly spoilt with an intriguing ‘behind the scenes’ opportunity. Selected designers’ studios will be open to the public during special jewellery tours around Craft Central’s two buildings. An exclusive chance to go back to the roots of making and discover the fascinating processes! So, having taken advantage of the remarkable work on display — whether selecting a unique gift, treating yourself or simply browsing in the spirit of Jewellery Week — the experience will be topped off by meeting the maker. The 15 selected jewellery designers for Brilliance 2009 have been announced: An Alleweireldt, Elizabeth Bone, Daisy Choi, Angela Fung, Mayza João, Christine Kaltoft, Amy Keeper, Daphne Krinos, Serena Park, Catherine Mannheim, Mark Nuell, Sarah Pulvertaft, Maria Helena Spector, Rebecca Steiner, and Fiona Wright. Venue: Craft Central Address: 33-35 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DS Brilliance Selling Exhibition: Tuesday 9 – Friday 12 June 2008: 12.00noon-18.00pm. Meet the Maker Late Night Shopping Event: Thursday 10 June. 18.00pm-20.00pm Jewellery Studio Tours: Dates/Times to be confirmed Visit: Craft Central | Design Maker Gallery |
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8 June - 16 august 2009 Summer Exhibition 2009 |
8 June - 16 august 2009 — Summer Exhibition 2009 The Royal Academy's 241st Summer Exhibition will continue the tradition of displaying a wide range of recent work by both established and emerging artists in all media. The 2009 co-ordinators are Ann Christopher RA, Eileen Cooper RA and Will Alsop RA and the theme is Making Space. The annual Summer Exhibition is the world's largest open-submission contemporary art exhibition. Venue: Royal Academy of Arts Main Galleries Address: Burlington House Piccadilly London W1J OBD | Tel: 020 7300 8000 Tel: + 44 (0)844 209 1919 | Group Bookings: groupbookings@royalacademy.org.uk Visit: Royal Academy |
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8 - 14 June 2009 Coutts London Jewellery Week |
8 - 14 June 2009 — Coutts London Jewellery Week More information to come nearer the event. Visit: London Jewellery Week 2009 |
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7 - 11 June 2009 Graduate Fashion Week Earls Court London |
7 - 11 June 2009 — Graduate Fashion Week Earls Court London This year, students will be competing to receive the 5th River Island Gold Award, which has become, without doubt, the most prestigious and sought after Award in fashion education. Awarded last year to Jessica Au of Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, Au was the recipient of a life-changing prize of £20,000. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS This year, the day will again be dedicated to the member universities promoting their individual courses, with schools from all over the UK bringing groups of interested students for a packed day of research, catwalk shows and careers education. There will even be a brand new magazine Fashionista, dedicated to the event to help attendees understand possible career paths in the industry and what courses exist to support them. Visitors will be able to see one of four Gala shows staged throughout the day, as well as Careers Clinics, hosted by fashion expert and TV presenter Caryn Franklin. Caryn will be talking with a panel of experts from design, buying, retail, styling and marketing and PR. Tickets for all University shows and the 17.30pm Gala Show, are now available on-line. Graduate Fashion Week Sunday 7 June 2009 — Public Admission Exhibition Only: £5 (No Advance Booking) | Graduate Fashion Week 7-10 June 2009 Trade Admission Exhibition Only: £10.00 (No Advance booking) | Enquiries Tel: 01903 885 748 |
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6 June 2009 Free parking, fashion & farmers market down at Roman Road |
6 June 2009 — Free parking, fashion & farmers market down at Roman Road Roman Road's popular farmers market returns to Ewart Place, off the main road, on Saturday the 6th of June 2009. Shoppers using cars will also have the added bonus of two hours free parking on Saturdays. The roads include: Allen Road, Antill Road, Arbery Road, Armagh Road, Beale Place, Cardigan Road, Chisenhale Road, Conyer Street, Driffield Road, Ellesmere Road, Fairfield Road, Gernon Road, Hewlett Road, Hewison Street, Kenilworth Road, Lanfranc Road, Lyal Road, Medway Road, Morville Street, Mostyn Grove, Old Ford Road, Ordell Road, Parnell Road, Roman Road, Saxon Road, Selwyn Road, Shetland Road, St. Stephens Road, Stafford Road, Strahan Road, Tredegar Road, Viking Close, Vivian Road, Wennington Road, Zealand Road. Roman Road offers shoppers fresh seasonal produce (at the farmers market), as well as fashionable clothing and accessories from the long established stall holders down the Roman. The market also showcases the weekly Roman Road Arts and Crafts Market (on Gladstone Place off Roman Road), where stalls sell special gifts and homeware. For more information about Roman Road Markets or to book a stall contact: Visit: Tower Hamlets |
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6 June 2009 The Ultimate Fashion Sale |
6 June 2009 — The Ultimate Fashion Sale The Ultimate Fashion Sale returns to Chelsea Town Hall, on the Kings Road, with lots of designer labels up for grabs including: Acucar, Babette Wasserman London, Blossom Mother & Child, DVB by Victoria Beckham, Gina, Gold Hawk, Juicy Couture, Martha Lucca, Ozzie Clark, Retrosun Vintage Designer Sunglasses and Ruby London. Admission: £2 Entrance proceeds to charity, Edirisa UK |
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4 - 7 June 2009 THE LONDON ACCESSORY SALE & |
4 - 7 June 2009 — THE LONDON ACCESSORY SALE & SECRET SAMPLE SALE Other bargains include: Especially for this June's sale, there will be a shoe clearance with luxury labels such as Prada, Miu Miu, Gucci, Marni, Chloé, Dior, Giuseppe Zanotti, Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen footwear — at up to 70% off. Plus new stock from The London Accessory Sale's regular designers and brands: CLOTHING: DESIGNERS, AGENTS AND RETAILERS: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Admission: £1 | All Major Credit Cards Accepted Except American Express.NO cheques please. Venue: The Boiler House, Address: 152 Brick Lane, The Old Truman Brewery E1 6RU | Map Opening/Closing Times: Thursday (MEMBERS ONLY): 14.00pm - 21.00pm | Friday (PUBLIC): 12.00 noon - 20.00pm | Saturday (PUBLIC): 12.00 noon - 19.00pm | Sunday (PUBLIC): 12.00 noon - 18.00pm Nearest Tubes: Liverpool Street, Shoreditch, Aldgate East, Whitechapel Visit: The London Accessory Sale | Secret Sample Sale |
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4 - 7 June 2009 The Secret Sample Sale |
4 - 7 June 2009 — The Secret Sample Sale & The London Accessory Sale The Secret Sample Sale offers samples and excess stock from London's fashion designers agents and retailers all sold at up to 90% discount from retail. An eclectic mix of big name designer brands and cutting edge contemporary fashion for both men and women. Prices range from £5 to £500, so there is something to suit every budget. Some of the labels confirmed, so far, are: PPQ, Vivienne Westwood, Belstaff, Dolce & Gabbana, Blumarine, Armani, Prada, Komodo and many many more. And from their friends at the London Accessory Sale — bags, shoes and jewellery from the likes of: Balençiaga, Jimmy Choo, Chloe, Dunhill and more (see above). Admission: £1 |
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now - 21 June 2009 Beatrix Ong Relocation Sale |
now - 21 June 2009 — Beatrix Ong Relocation Sale London based shoe designer Beatrix Ong, is relocated her Mayfair boutique and, as a result, is holding a sale where you can buy her shoes at up to 70% off. Opening/Closing Times: Monday - Saturday 10.00am -18.00pm | Sunday 11.00am - 17.00pm |
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Now - 20 June 2009 Ben de Lisi |
Now - 20 June 2009 — Ben de Lisi Clearance Sale London based designer, Ben de Lisi is currently re-structuring his business to concentrate and develop his consultancy work with the UK's leading department store Debenhams, interior design projects and television work. As a result, he will be closing his boutique on Elizabeth Street in June 2009. All stock must be sold by June 2009, so expect huge reductions on beautifully crafted dresses, starting at an affordable £80 (for short dresses) and £200 for long dresses; kaftans priced at £100 and knitwear at £20. Opening/Closing Times: Monday – Friday: 10.00am – 18.00pm | |
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29 May – 20 July 2009 FREE RANGE 2009 |
29 May – 20 July 2009 — FREE RANGE 2009 |
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29 - 31 May 2009 The Clothes Show |
29 - 31 May 2009 — The Clothes Show London Clothes Show London opens its doors on Friday 29th of May at the EXCEL exhibition centre in London and will be hosting the first UK Beauty Awards presented in association with the DIARY Directory. The beauty and fragrance industry will be gathering to witness the award ceremony presented by Erin O’Connor followed by a 40 minute catwalk show with 36 models and dancers. The exhibition will also be hosting the Clothes Show Style Awards at 8.30pm on Friday the 29th of May which includes: — The Best Dressed Man of the Year Awards, — The Best Dressed Man of the Year Awards and — Fashion Photographer of the Year Presenters include Nikki Hambleton-Jones, Caryn Franklin, Erin O’Connor, Brendan Courtney and Louise Roe. The Clothes Show London exhibition is open from Friday 29th – Sunday 31st of May. |
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28 May 2009 Designer Sales UK |
28 May 2009 — Designer Sales UK 120% Lino Designer Sales UK have teamed up with the exclusive fashion label 120% Lino to bring you a one-day sample sale, with prices you will not forget! Womenswear on offer include cool Summer Linen dresses worn with flats in the day or dressed up in the evening with sexy sling backs. For the Girls About Town among you, why not try bright linen shorts worn with a pair of gladiator scandals or get kitted out for the Summer festival season, with linen shorts or harem pants and cool linen tops. The sale has all the key trend pieces to enliven your Summer wardrobe at a fraction of the retail cost. Womenswear offers include: beautiful peplum skirted dresses — starting at £69 reduced from £250, an assortment of cool Summer linen tops — starting at an amazing £30-£40 reduced from £180, bright linen shorts — starting at £40 reduced from £180, light weight cashmere — from £59 reduced from £320 and Jeans — from £45 reduced from £185. Menswear offers include: beautifully made linen shirts in this seasons muted shades starting at — just £25 reduced from £220, linen shorts — from £49 reduced from £185 and a must to give that cool ensemble a sharper edge, simply add a well cut linen jacket — starting at £95 reduced from £290. Jeans — from £45 reduced from £185. This early Summer sale is a must for all you fashionistas intent on adding a few key chic linen pieces to your wardrobe. Admission: FREE | Credit/Debit Cards Subject to £2 Surcharge.Opening/Closing Times: Thursday 28 May 2009: 10.00am-21.00pm Venue: Studio Thirteen 123 Ledbury Road London W11 Tel: +44(0)1273 858464 | MB: 07813 986999 Nearest Tubes:Notting Hill Gate Visit: Designer Sales UK | 120% Lino |
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27 May 2009 'Cour-tea-san De-Light' |
27 May 2009 — 'Cour-tea-san De-Light' Seduction classes — where you can have your cake on the side... The Met Bar and luxury seductive lingerie brand, The Modern Courtesan, have created the perfect afternoon treat — an aphrodisiac-inspired version of the Afternoon De-Light menu with titilating entertainment in the form of short, s-educative experiences. — Madame Sera, presenting The Art of Seduction through interior design — Pin-up star Roxy Velvet performing An introduction to Striptease — Stephen Bayley — Author of Women as Design As a finale to the class, guests can enjoy a Modern Courtesan cocktail hour, and an opportunity to purchase their weapons of mass seduction from the Seduction Boudoir. |
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22 May - 13 September 2009 Bulgari |
22 May - 13 September 2009 — Bulgari The Between Eternity and History: 1884 – 2009 exhibition will cover the most significant phases in the history and evolution of Bulgari design, from the opening of the first store on Via Sistina in 1884 to the present day. The retrospective exhibit will also give Bulgari a chance to increase its contribution to Save the Children’s — Rewrite the Future campaign, which was created to provide a quality education to eight million children living in war-torn countries. Bulgari has pledged to support this campaign throughout 2009. In the presence of Charlotte Petri Gornitzka, General Secretary of the International Save the Children Alliance, Charlie MacCormac, Managing Director of Save the Children USA, Claudio Tesauro, President of Save the Children Italia, and many other international representatives of the organization, Bulgari will present an extraordinary limited edition collection, for the first time in public, composed of 11 unique couture jewels and seven luxury watches that will be auctioned off at Christie’s New York on the 8th of December 2009. The total estimated value of the jewellery and watches is approximately €3 million, and the entire proceeds will be donated to “Rewrite the Future.” Visit: Bulgari |
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20 May - 16 August 2009 Francis Bacon: |
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17 May 2009 Baby Ceylon |
17 May 2009 — Baby Ceylon Sample Sale Sample sales are coming thick and fast this season. Baby Ceylon is the latest to hold a one day sample sale, on Sunday the 17th of May at the 20th Century Theatre, Notting Hill. The rails will be restocked continuously throughout the day, so pop along at your convenience. Opening/Closing Times: Sunday 17th May 2009: 10:30am - 17.00pm |
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17 May 2009 London Vintage Fashion, Textiles |
17 May 2009 — Vintage Fashion, Textiles & Accessories Fair Established eight years ago, the London Vintage Fashion, Textiles and Accessories Fair accommodates circa one hundred exhibitors offering for sale a wide range of vintage fashion clothes, textiles and fashion accessories. With prices ranging from a few pounds to several hundreds, the Fair has something for everyone whether the budget is big or small. Admission: £10.00 Early Entry: 8.00am - 10.00am | £5.00 |
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15 May 2009 Juicy Couture Men's |
15 May 2009 — Juicy Couture Men's Clearance sale, with everything priced from £5 -£10. Venue: 1927 Warehouse |
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14 - 17 May 2009 Craft Central's Made in Clerkenwell, Summer Open Studios 2009 |
14 - 17 May 2009 — Craft Central's Made in Clerkenwell, Summer Open Studios 2009 Visitors are thoroughly spoilt this Summer as Craft Central opens its doors with Made In Clerkenwell — a unique shopping event, offering an intriguing behind the scenes chance to explore the studios and mingle with the community of renowned designers. Take advantage of this opportunity to buy distinctive pieces of jewellery, fashion, interior products, ceramics, accessories and traditional crafts by more than 70 designers at the forefront of their disciplines. Made in Clerkenwell has also acquired a good name for its' great jewellery design and this summer is no exception, with stunning work for sale by Sarah Stafford and Sonia Cheadle. Continuing the fashion theme, milliner Katherine Elizabeth will be on hand to help you prepare for those summer weddings with her sumptuous vintage-inspired handcrafted hats and fascinators. Once you have finished decorating yourself, why not focus on your home? Find a world of intricacy and detail in Ikuko Iwamoto’s studio with her bizarre and exquisite ceramics. Explore the captivating ancient process of fresco with Sarah Hocombe’s enchanting paintings. Discover the delightful studio of bookbinder Virginia McArdle, known for her original approach to producing a variety of desirable book and print products. Admission: £2.50 per person, under 16’s FREE Opening/Closing Times: Special Launch Night: Thursday 14 May 2009: 17.00pm-20.00pm | Late Night Shopping: Friday 15 May 2009: 12.00noon - 19.00pm | Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 May 2009: 12.00noon - 18.00pm Venue: Craft Central Address: 33-35 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DS and Address: 21 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0DX Visit: Craft Central |
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14 - 16 May 2009 Fashion Forward |
14 - 16 May 2009 — Fashion Forward Designer sample Sale Discounts of up to 70% off retail prices. Prices start from just £35. |
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13 - 14 May 2009 juliet dunn |
13 - 14 May 2009 — juliet dunn Showroom Sample Sale Cotton and silk caftans, sundresses, sarongs, jewellery and amazing silk vintage dresses and coats! Great bargains from £5 - £95. Rails restocked throughout the sale Venue: Juliet Dunn Showroom |
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10 May 2009 Anita’s Vintage Fashion Fairs (ONE DAY ONLY) |
10 May 2009 — Anita’s Vintage Fashion Fairs (ONE DAY ONLY) Spring is here and the sun is shining so why not make your way to Anita's Vintage Fashion Accessories & Textiles Fair on Sunday 10th May 2009 at The 20th Century Theatre. The only place where unique couture meets bargain prices — whatever you buy, no one else will have anything like it! Dresses from 30-60’s, fabulous sequined/beaded 80’s tops, some stunning jewellery, or, just something to glam up a simple outfit or a wedding to plan — whatever your tastes you won’t be disappointed. Now is the time to buy an investment piece at a great price. Drop in and see for yourself. Admission: £4 or £2.50 for Students (with ID) Senior Citizens or |
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7-8 May 2009 Juicy Couture Women's |
7-8 May 2009 — Juicy Couture Women's Clearance sale, with everything priced from £5 -£10. Venue: 1927 Warehouse |
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6 May – 9 August 2009 The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion for Spring 2009 |
6 May – 9 August 2009 — The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion for Spring 2009 “The exhibition will examine a timeline of fashion over the past 100 years through the paradigm of the fashion model,” said Harold Koda, Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute. “We look at the power of clothing, fashion photography, and the model to project the look of an era. With a mere gesture, or the line of her body, a truly stellar model can sum up the attitude of her time, creating an alluring synergy between herself and the clothing to communicate a designer’s message to the wider world.” The exhibition is made possible by Marc Jacobs. Venue: Metropolitan Museum |
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6 - 8 May 2009 Melissa Odabash |
6 - 8 May 2009 — Melissa Odabash SAMPLE SALE All stock £50 or under. Bikinis, swimsuits, kaftans, summer dresses, kids swim & beachwear and menswear. Stocks replenished each day. Venue: The 20th Century Theatre |
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1 May - 30 June 2009 Juicy Couture accessories & |
1 May - 30 June 2009 — Juicy Couture accessories & JG4B Swimwear And that's not all. 1927 Ltd is also offering JG4B Swimwear (i.e. Bikinis and Swimsuits) at 20% off. Venue: 1927 Warehouse |
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KISMET, BY BITA FAYYAZI, INSTALLED AT FABRICA |
KISMET, BY BITA FAYYAZI, INSTALLED AT FABRICA The force of destiny, the inescapable forger of the future; this is the theme of Iranian artist Bita Fayyazi’s Kismet installation which Luciano Benetton has purchased. It will be permanently displayed at Fabrica, Benetton Group’s communication research centre. Bita Fayyazi herself presented the installation to Luciano Benetton. Kismet (the word means “fate” in Persian) is a group of golden, suspended new-born babies which, as Bita Fayyazi says, “dissociate from the reality in which they find themselves. Loosing their apparent form and solidity, spinning cocoons, contemplating their world as an impregnable castle. They realize their destiny. Because destiny reserves a day for all of us, each and every one." Formerly shown at the 51st International Biennale of Venice in 2005, the work is now at Fabrica in the corridor between the neo-Palladian villa and Tadao Ando’s new building: a symbolic passage between the old and the new, past and future. Between the Western world and Oriental culture, which the Benetton Group — and its President in particular — has always observed with great interest. Visit: Benetton | Bita Works |
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“In the UK, breast cancer is the most common cancer amongst women,” said Cindy Ryan, PR and Marketing Director for Hot Sauce Productions. “The Glam Show is a platform to celebrate and highlight what is important to women, so it is very important to us to bring a charity on board that is working diligently to provide research towards such a prevalent disease.”
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