Exotic drama - Ethologie by Jasper Garvida presented at Essie Persian Carpet

So many times I have walked pass the Essie Persian Carpet showroom in Piccadilly opposite to The Ritz in London, and last week, this family run carpet shop was a fitting venue for designer label Ethologie by Jasper Garvida to present a collection of beautiful dresses and striking ensembles.  

Bold patterns, exotic colours and gold touches echo the Persian and oriental patterns of Middle Eastern and north African cultures.

 

Equally dramatic are the bold jewellery that add that extra oomph!  What a collection.

Éthologie designer, Jasper Garvida, graduated in womenswear from the Central St. Martins, and has worked with labels such as John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood.  Upon graduating, he swiftly gained the role of head designer for Michiko Koshino.  Referred to as “one of the young designers to watch out for”, in 2009, Jasper was a finalist for Fashion Fringe competition. His first collection debuted during London Fashion Week at ON/OFF, a leading independent fashion showcase platform for emerging and pioneering fashion and creative talents.

Jasper Garvida’s designs have appeared in Vogue Italia, Russian Vogue, ELLE, i-D, V magazine, Dazed and Confused, The Telegraph, Grazia and other fashion publications. His garments have been seen on performers and celebrities, including Katy Perry, Rhianna, Britney Spears, Florence Welch, Lady Gaga, Elizabeth Hurley, Sophia Coppola, Cheryl Cole, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Sugababes, The Saturdays, Girls Aloud and Helena Christensen to name a few.  His show-stopping designs have graced the red carpets of high profile events such as the Oscars, the Golden Globes, MTV Awards, Cannes Film Festival, The Brit Awards and a plethora of other highly visible global events.

Little Shilpa shuns catwalk for Library to showcase new AW15 collection

The Oxonian splendour of the Library on St Martin’s Lane in London's west end was the perfect setting for showcasing Little Shilpa’s new collection the Madness of Muchness, inspired by the curious world of Lewis Carrolls "Alice in Wonderland.”  

With denim as the key fabric of the collection, the ensembles are embellished with pleated appliques and textured details strategically-placed for drama, and complimented with whimsical head-pieces.  Sometimes the model's face is covered in a mysterious mask-like design.

Setting the tea-party scene were tea china ware, cupcakes and the unique ambience of the Library decor - a creative space for contemplating.  

Little Shilpa is the eponymous label of Shilpa Chavan, who offers handcrafted, fun wearable fashion, headpieces, accessories and jewellery.
All photos by Lucia Carpio for My Fashion Connect.

Transgender model to open London fashion show on Sunday

A leading transgender model Johanna Londinium will be opening the F.U.S.E show during London Fashion Week at the Montcalm Hotel on Sunday 20 September, according to Petra Truneckova, director of Bellus Events and LGBT wedding expert.

Petra Truneckova, Director, Bellus Events and LGBT

As a believer that the fashion industry influences people across all sections of society and has an important part to play in making the world a more inclusive place, Petra says: “We are all influenced by familiarity and I hope the show will help our audience and the fashion industry to be more accepting of the transgender community.  I have worked in the fashion industry for over twenty years and this would have been unheard of just a few years ago. The world has changed but there is a long way to go.”

The show will start with the appearance of Londinium body-painted by the leading body artist, Bobbi Bicker. 

Petra Truneckova commented: “It will be a creative and colourful opening that will certainly be a talking point.”

Johanna Londinium, whose ambition is to represent the transgender community at a higher level and to a more mainstream audience commented on the fashion show: “The only way to educate in a positive way is if people are exposed to transgender people like me at events like the F.U.S.E show."

Events open to the public during London Fashion Week this September

Photo by Lucia Carpio.

London Fashion Week is upon us.  It is as much for the industry as it is for all interested in the latest looks and styles.

Here is a list of some of the events open to the public during this London Fashion Week.  The host of events that are opportunities for consumers to meet emerging young designers, see behind the scenes of a photo shoot or watch a new collection being launched.

18th – 23rd September - #FashionAtMbyMontcalm

M by Montcalm - the new hotel in Shoreditch is presenting an exhibition of creations by young fashion designers in collaboration of London Fashion Week SS16. Installations and fashion films by Basharatyan V; Beautiful Soul; Caitlin Charles-Jones; Charli Cohen; Ethologie by Jasper Garvida; Imogen Belfield; Little Shilpa; NODE studio; phannatiq;  Sophie Cameron Davies; Sports Philosophy

Until end of September - Felicities Designers in The Permanent Pop – Up

A number of designers will take part in The Permanent Pop Up at 33 Smiths Court, Soho,  where consumers can shop these fantastic young designers AW collections  including those of Little Shilpa, Sophie Cameron Davies, Style Notes by Basharatyan V, Sports Philosophy and Charli Cohen

Saturday 19th September - Charity Fashion Live

9am – 7pm – Follow the main event on social media when Oxfam and stylist Emma Slade-Edmondson recreate London Fashion Week looks, just moments after they emerge on the catwalk, using only the second-hand clothing they find in one Oxfam shop. 

Follow #CharityFashionLive to comment and join in the conversation. 

Also events in …..

Oxfam Covent Garden, 23 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5RH - Time 14:00 – 16:00 

#FashionSalvage

Head to Oxfam, Covent Garden between 2 - 4pm for an introduction to second hand textiles & fashion design followed by a crochet workshop hosted by Fashion industry Pioneer and Founder of Fashion Revolution Day -  Orsola de Castro and London designer and queen of crochet Katie Jones.

Oxfam 29 Islington High Street, Islington, London, N1 9LH - Time: 14:00-16:00

#Fashion Salvage

Visit the Fabrications up cycling and alterations pop up desk where you’ll be able to add something personal to a garment from Oxfam or perhaps something you’ve brought along with you. Barley will be on hand with embellishments galore and a sewing machine to help you create something unique, to take up a hem, or for some alterations advice!

Oxfam 254 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SE - Time: 14:00- 16:00

#FashionSalvage

Visit Oxfam in Westbourne Grove for a consultation with Stylist and Costume designer Illishio Lovejoy. Pop in for advice on putting together a look for attending fashion week or that special event you have coming up.

Saturday 19th September - Ariella Event

12.30 – 2.30 House of Fraser Window , Oxford Street

Ariella invites customers to come along and be part of the event, posing with the models on the red carpet outside the House of Fraser store, having their pictures taken by official fashion week photographers, and enter to win one of new Ariella London dresses.

London Fashion Week through the eyes of Abbey Clancy, Lianne La Havas and Grace Victory on BBC iPlayer

This September, London Fashion Week, will be held in a new venue in London’s Soho and for the general public not able to see the shows, BBC iPlayer will air three exclusive programmes to give audiences unprecedented access to the sight and sound of the glamorous world of high-end fashion.

The three programmes will feature model Abbey Clancy, singer Lianne La Havas and fashion vlogger Grace Victory.

Abbey Clancy says: “London is renowned for being one of the best fashion weeks in the world and I love all the hustle and bustle surrounding all the shows - the city is buzzing for the whole week."

Private View is a BBC iPlayer exclusive strand which opens the doors to the public on blockbuster art exhibitions across the UK, to bring these to widest possible audience.

Click here to read the full story, dates and times of the BBC iPlayer London Fashion Week programmes.

London Fashion Week and Fashion Scount launch today.

London Fashion Week Opens today.  

For Highlights, click HERE.

Natalie Massenet (BFC Chairman) and James McArthur (CEO, Anya Hindmarch & BFC Business Pillar President) with designer business mentors at the official opening of London Fashion Week AW15.  This season, LFW celebrates the BFC's Business Pillar. 

Fashion Scout London Launches Today.  
Click HERE for details.