https://www.scmp.com/rss/325172/feed The latest collections from luxury brands and high fashion designers on the catwalks in London. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney It wasn’t only the fashion that caught the eye at the biggest fall/winter 2026 ready-to-wear shows in London, Milan and Paris. The hair and make-up, too, had plenty to offer beauty aficionados and style watchers, from chrome glitter accents to red-hot pouts and plenty more. Prada It looks like “tired girl” make-up (yes – that is, in fact, a thing) isn’t going away any time soon. The catwalk stars at Prada, including Bella Hadid and Liu Wen, wore deliberately smudged charcoal eyes, minimal blush... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3347020/fashion-month-hair-and-make-looks-chanels-chrome-glitter-guccis-y2k-revival?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3347020/fashion-month-hair-and-make-looks-chanels-chrome-glitter-guccis-y2k-revival?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Burberry is a British institution – this year marks the 170th anniversary of the storied house – and its fashion shows, which always mark the end of London Fashion Week, are grand affairs with star-studded front rows. Top celebrities ranging from Seungmin from Stray Kids to Olivia Dean, Bright Vachirawit and Kate Moss attended the fall/winter 2026 show, held on a rainy evening at Old Billingsgate, a Victorian building on the banks of the River Thames that was home to the largest fish market in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344395/london-fashion-week-2026-burberry-pays-rainy-homage-its-british-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344395/london-fashion-week-2026-burberry-pays-rainy-homage-its-british-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:19:25 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre King Charles’ appearance at the fall/winter 2026 show of British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker dominated headlines at London Fashion Week. While this is not the first time a royal has shown up at a London Fashion Week event, King Charles attended Coker’s show hours after the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Prince Andrew was detained on Thursday and questioned over allegations that he sent confidential government... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344286/london-fashion-week-2026-simone-rocha-chet-lo-erdem-and-tolu-coker-king-charles-front-row?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3344286/london-fashion-week-2026-simone-rocha-chet-lo-erdem-and-tolu-coker-king-charles-front-row?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:35:27 +0000 Reuters Reuters Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe, personal designer to the late Princess Diana who became a fixture at London Fashion Week for four decades, has died aged 80, his family said in a statement on Saturday. Costelloe was appointed as Diana’s personal designer in 1983, shortly after establishing his own label, Paul Costelloe Collections, and their collaboration continued until her death in a car crash in Paris in 1997. Costelloe, who led the development of all his collections from his studio in... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3333820/paul-costelloe-personal-designer-princess-diana-dies-80?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3333820/paul-costelloe-personal-designer-princess-diana-dies-80?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:53:36 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney It’s not only the fashion that caught the eye at the four biggest spring/summer 2026 ready-to-wear shows – New York, London, Milan and Paris. The hair and make-up too had plenty to offer style watchers, from bubblegum-pink lips and multicoloured mascara to ultra-clean, minimalist looks and more. Dior For his first womenswear show under the creative direction of Jonathan Anderson, Peter Philips, creative and image director of Dior make-up, created a natural spring flush to celebrate the Northern... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3328756/8-make-highlights-spring/summer-2026-fashion-weeks-new-york-london-milan-and-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3328756/8-make-highlights-spring/summer-2026-fashion-weeks-new-york-london-milan-and-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:13 +0000 Geri Halliwell-Horner’s daughter Bluebell is all grown up. The Spice Girl’s teen daughter was seen towering over her mother as they attended Burberry’s winter 2025 fashion show on February 24 as part of London Fashion Week. They donned similar outfits, with Ginger Spice opting for a cream-coloured trench, while her daughter looked chic in a black coat worn over her jeans. Here’s what we know about Geri Halliwell-Horner’s fashionista daughter. Who is Bluebell Halliwell-Horner’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3300556/who-geri-halliwell-horners-fashionista-daughter-bluebell-halliwell-she-just-joined-her-mum-burberry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3300556/who-geri-halliwell-horners-fashionista-daughter-bluebell-halliwell-she-just-joined-her-mum-burberry?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:00:17 +0000 Unlike Paris and Milan – where you get a sense of how luxury groups such as LVMH and Kering, and global powerhouses such as Chanel and Prada are faring – London Fashion Week is a barometer for the current state of independent fashion. The main takeaway from the latest round of London shows, autumn/winter 2025 – which ended on Monday evening with Burberry, the only big brand on the schedule – is that independent designers are reconsidering their priorities and questioning the benefit of holding a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3299990/london-fashion-week-autumn/winter-2025-highlights-independent-brands-rethink-runway-simone-rocha?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3299990/london-fashion-week-autumn/winter-2025-highlights-independent-brands-rethink-runway-simone-rocha?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:37:52 +0000 Born in Canada to a Turkish father and a British mother, Erdem Moralıoğlu is a true citizen of the world. The London-based designer, who is celebrating the 20th year anniversary of his label this year, is known for romantic and beautiful collections that are always highlights of London Fashion Week. His inspirations include the late Duchess of Devonshire Deborah Cavendish and opera singer Maria Callas, while Selena Gomez, Demi Moore and Kate Winslet are all celebrity fans. Here are some of his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3297281/celebrating-20-years-fashion-designer-erdem-moralioglu-reveals-his-love-vintage-rolex-watches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3297281/celebrating-20-years-fashion-designer-erdem-moralioglu-reveals-his-love-vintage-rolex-watches?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Feb 2025 08:00:10 +0000 Poppy Delevingne has had an exciting start to 2025. Cara Delevingne’s older sister is expecting her first child – a girl – with partner Archie Keswick, reports People. The model shared the happy news in an interview with Elle UK, gushing that her soon-to-be-born daughter is “all I’ve ever wanted”. The 38-year-old, who referred to her pregnancy as an “extraordinary privilege”, realised she was pregnant during London Fashion Week last autumn. While attending a second fitting for the Burberry... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3296711/who-poppy-delevingnes-partner-archie-keswick-former-general-manager-mandarin-oriental-hong-kong-once?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3296711/who-poppy-delevingnes-partner-archie-keswick-former-general-manager-mandarin-oriental-hong-kong-once?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:00:08 +0000 Rumour has it that Twilight star Robert Pattinson and his girlfriend of nearly seven years Suki Waterhouse got married in a low key Caribbean wedding over New Year. A source, claiming to be a waitress at a luxury resort somewhere in the region, told celebrity gossip site Deuxmoi that they saw the pair tie the knot alongside their family and friends. “They were so cute and sweet, their baby was there in a gorgeous little bridesmaids dress,” the source said. If the news is true, that means... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3296459/who-robert-pattinsons-rumoured-new-sister-law-imogen-waterhouse-she-followed-her-big-sister-suki?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3296459/who-robert-pattinsons-rumoured-new-sister-law-imogen-waterhouse-she-followed-her-big-sister-suki?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:00:07 +0000 There’s a certain, quite delicious irony inherent in a candy pink suit. A subversion of power. The capacity for surprise. For Erdem Moralıoğlu, exploring these contrasts was essential for his spring/summer 2025 show during London Fashion Week last year. The designer took inspiration from the 1928 novel The Well of Loneliness – the seminal work by Radclyffe Hall that was banned for a time in Britain for its treatment of lesbianism. “The collection explored masculine tailoring and feminine... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3294999/why-celebrities-love-colourful-suit-harry-styles-ryan-gosling-kate-middleton-and-meryl-streep-are?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3294999/why-celebrities-love-colourful-suit-harry-styles-ryan-gosling-kate-middleton-and-meryl-streep-are?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:00:08 +0000 Creativity and discovery are always the main attractions of London Fashion Week, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. New designers trying to make their mark and independent labels that have managed to build successful businesses reign in London, unlike other fashion capitals dominated by big luxury groups. Here are some highlights from a few exhilarating days of back-to-back shows and events that did justice to London’s community of fashion designers and creatives. Burberry... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3278805/london-fashion-week-highlights-burberry-and-jw-anderson-simone-rocha-erdem-nensi-dojaka-and-richard?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3278805/london-fashion-week-highlights-burberry-and-jw-anderson-simone-rocha-erdem-nensi-dojaka-and-richard?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:00:17 +0000 New York, London, Milan and Paris: the big four fashion weeks just wrapped after a month of almost consecutive shows, and we were there to see it all. Style was front row at more than 100 shows across the four cities – and these are our editor’s picks of the most memorable moments and trends from the autumn/winter 2024-25 collection runways. 1. Screening rooms: video projections are now a fashion staple From Miu Miu’s video created by artist Cécile B. Evans to Chanel’s giant screens depicting... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3254475/big-4-fashion-weeks-wrapped-8-things-caught-our-eye-new-york-london-milan-and-paris-saint-laurents?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3254475/big-4-fashion-weeks-wrapped-8-things-caught-our-eye-new-york-london-milan-and-paris-saint-laurents?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Mar 2024 04:21:21 +0000 It was a busy few days in London as Hollywood A-listers and fashion insiders descended upon the city this week: the former to attend the Baftas (British Academy Film Awards), and the latter to take part in shows and presentations as part of London Fashion Week. The fashion posse had a lot to celebrate as this year marks the 40th anniversary of London Fashion Week. “We are looking back at 40 years of creativity and all this emerging talent rising through – their stories, their voices – and it’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3252511/london-fashion-week-2024-burberry-and-jw-anderson-simone-rocha-erdem-and-molly-goddard-citys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3252511/london-fashion-week-2024-burberry-and-jw-anderson-simone-rocha-erdem-and-molly-goddard-citys?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Feb 2024 02:58:51 +0000 When collaborations in fashion are a dime a dozen, only the most organic ones manage to strike gold. “I live on TikTok,” laughs Chet Lo, the inimitable Asian-American designer based out of London, as he sits down to talk about his new Gen Z-esque collection with accessories giant Charles & Keith – and what inspired it. Hitting the sweet spot between trendy and quirky, Lo’s collection of headbands, purses and shoes for Charles & Keith draws on the signature spike designs that first caught the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3247342/chet-lo-his-durian-inspired-collab-charles-keith-asian-american-designer-and-singaporean-brands-gen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3247342/chet-lo-his-durian-inspired-collab-charles-keith-asian-american-designer-and-singaporean-brands-gen?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Jan 2024 02:00:10 +0000 Sam Smith accepted the Cultural Innovator trophy at the British Fashion Awards 2023 earlier this month for creating some of the most viral fashion moments of the year – which the artist did yet again with their outfit choice for the event. The English singer-songwriter wore not one, but two all-black outfits for the British Fashion Awards 2023 in London on December 4, and fans had mixed reactions. Smith’s outfits often play with the boundaries of gendered fashion, and occasionally take a bolder... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3245566/5-times-sam-smith-went-viral-their-fashion-choices-2023-vivienne-westwood-accept-their-cultural?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3245566/5-times-sam-smith-went-viral-their-fashion-choices-2023-vivienne-westwood-accept-their-cultural?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:00:13 +0000 As the mercury drops and trousers inevitably replace skirts and dresses, traditional navy and black slacks are also being replaced by silver. Yes, you read that right: look-at-me, Martian-esque silver trousers are a major look for winter 2023-24 and if the front rows of various European fashion weeks were anything to go by, they’re far more stylish than we’ve previously given them credit for. The trend arrived in a three-pronged attack – first, designer brands like Rotate Birger Christensen,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3245029/how-silver-trousers-became-winter-2024s-glam-chic-statement-look-dior-sacai-simone-rocha-rotate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3245029/how-silver-trousers-became-winter-2024s-glam-chic-statement-look-dior-sacai-simone-rocha-rotate?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Dec 2023 04:00:10 +0000 Camilla Parker Bowles slowly went from royal mistress and tabloid villain to a well-respected Queen Consort. And, much like the transformation of her public persona, her wardrobe has undergone quite the shift too. Throughout the years, the 76-year-old’s style has continuously changed, while mostly keeping a low sartorial profile. From attending royal commitments and charity galas, to film premieres and international tours, Queen Camilla has firmly cemented her presence in the royal family while... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3241897/inside-queen-camillas-royal-style-evolution-her-take-princess-dianas-revenge-dress-wearing-anna?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3241897/inside-queen-camillas-royal-style-evolution-her-take-princess-dianas-revenge-dress-wearing-anna?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:00:09 +0000 Global Impact is a weekly curated newsletter featuring a news topic originating in China with a significant macro impact for our newsreaders around the world. Sign up now! If the spring/summer 2024 collections – unveiled during the New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks this month – are anything to go by, sustainability and cultural diversity are as important as looks and style in the world of fashion today. And it’s not just on the catwalk. The focus of this year’s Global Fashion... https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3236519/global-impact-sustainability-cultural-diversity-take-centre-stage-new-york-london-milan-and-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3236519/global-impact-sustainability-cultural-diversity-take-centre-stage-new-york-london-milan-and-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:01:01 +0000 London’s spring/summer 2024 womenswear shows were infused with colour, from soft pastel shades of pink and yellow to bold confetti concoctions and florals, seen on slip-on dresses, skin-tight leggings and kilts. While the exceedingly popular muted palettes that took the fashion world by storm earlier in the year still made an appearance, the focus was clearly set on a more adventurous and joyful direction. This was set against the hottest trend of the moment: the mixture of fashion and sports.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3236129/5-hottest-trends-seen-london-fashion-week-ss24-womenswear-shows-molly-goddard-mowalola-simone-rocha?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3236129/5-hottest-trends-seen-london-fashion-week-ss24-womenswear-shows-molly-goddard-mowalola-simone-rocha?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:15:19 +0000 On September 15, after New York, the fashion world descended on London for a catwalk extravaganza, showcasing big names such as Burberry, Erdem, Roksanda and more. Ahead of the official start, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour hosted Vogue World, a star-studded event billed as Britain’s answer to New York’s Met Gala. This year, more than 80 designers presented their spring/summer 2024 collections, with around 50 catwalk shows and other events. There were plenty of options on the catwalks as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3235173/5-best-shows-london-fashion-week-ss2024-burberrys-interlink-chain-prints-and-simone-rocha-x-crocs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3235173/5-best-shows-london-fashion-week-ss2024-burberrys-interlink-chain-prints-and-simone-rocha-x-crocs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:45:51 +0000 Felicity Hayward did not miss a single show at London Fashion Week, which runs from September 15 to 19, watching each model and counting the number of plus-size women on the catwalks. For this influencer, so proud of her XXL shape, “beauty doesn’t have a size”. Hayward’s fashion debut came in 2012 when, to her surprise, she was spotted in London by a well-known photographer. She has since fronted multiple advertising campaigns and become known for her work in broadening the representation of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3234928/meet-influencer-counting-curvy-models-london-fashion-week-plus-size-icon-felicity-hayward-has-worked?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3234928/meet-influencer-counting-curvy-models-london-fashion-week-plus-size-icon-felicity-hayward-has-worked?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:00:13 +0000 Christened “New York Press Week”, the first fashion week was founded by the American super-publicist Eleanor Lambert in 1943. Despite Paris being considered the fashion capital of the world, the French city only followed suit in 1973. That event, known as the “Battle of Versailles”, was a sartorial tête-à-tête that saw five American and five Parisian designers compete against each other, with the Americans stealing the show. Milan also beat Paris to it by launching its fashion week in 1958,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3231218/whats-it-really-work-big-four-fashion-week-stylist-photographer-and-model-reveal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3231218/whats-it-really-work-big-four-fashion-week-stylist-photographer-and-model-reveal?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:15:10 +0000 From Loewe’s anthurium dresses and audacious “petal” heels and Schiaparelli’s life-size animal heads pinned on garments, to Comme des Garçons challenging norms with a boxy dress resembling washing-up gloves, the dialogue between fashion and sculpture is nothing new. Indeed, this dynamic interplay between the two creative arts has been consistently tested within the fashion industry. Designers persistently push the boundaries of their collections, capturing audiences with surreal and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3231032/how-wearable-sculptural-fashion-runway-loewe-and-schiaparelli-are-renowned-their-conceptual-designs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3231032/how-wearable-sculptural-fashion-runway-loewe-and-schiaparelli-are-renowned-their-conceptual-designs?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:32:21 +0000 Christopher Kane first captured the fashion world’s attention in the mid-late aughts, with subversive designs that spun the lurid and loony into something luxurious. Unafraid to push the boundaries of good taste, the designer took inspiration from fetish wear and club culture and celebrated sexual liberation. But in an era of gratuitous nudity in the media and oversharing masquerading as authenticity online, what, in Kane’s opinion, is still considered taboo in 2023? “Believe it or not, being... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3212671/london-fashion-week-designer-christopher-kane-why-his-kilter-clothes-empower-women-and-lgbtq?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3212671/london-fashion-week-designer-christopher-kane-why-his-kilter-clothes-empower-women-and-lgbtq?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:15:07 +0000 In a gloriously escapist rebuttal of the pandemic’s gloomy global outlook, the spring/summer 2023 ready-to-wear shows that took place in late 2022 offered a palate-cleansing of sorts. After two years of cancellations and virtual shows, editors, celebrities, buyers and industry insiders were welcomed back to a fun-filled fashion month, complete with a swathe of new trends and memorable moments. In New York, Fendi unveiled new iterations of its iconic Baguette bag at a star-studded fashion show,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3211961/7-key-fashion-trends-know-spring/summer-2023-louis-vuitton-inspired-utilitarian-chic-and-quirky?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3211961/7-key-fashion-trends-know-spring/summer-2023-louis-vuitton-inspired-utilitarian-chic-and-quirky?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:15 +0000 Ukrainian designers sent out a defiant message at London Fashion Week with clothes made from the neckties their menfolk no longer wear and butterfly motifs to symbolise the “fragility of life”. The three collections, by fashion labels Kseniaschnaider, Paskal and Frolov, were put together in Ukraine despite constant interruptions from missile attacks and air raid sirens. “I think it’s really important not to stop,” said Ksenia Schnaider, one half of the husband-and-wife team behind the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3211123/i-need-save-my-culture-ukrainian-fashion-designers-put-defiant-show-london-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3211123/i-need-save-my-culture-ukrainian-fashion-designers-put-defiant-show-london-fashion-week?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:15:08 +0000 Italian luxury brand Moncler unveiled an expansion of its Moncler Genius collaborations project at London Fashion Week on Monday, February 20, introducing new “co-creators” in the realms of art, music, design and sport. The label, known for its puffer jackets, took over the Olympia London exhibition centre with its The Art of Genius live show, with the likes of singers Pharrell Williams and Alicia Keys, rapper Jay-Z’s entertainment company Roc Nation and brands Mercedes-Benz and Adidas... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3211085/london-fashion-week-2023-inside-epic-moncler-genius-show-adidas-originals-pharrell-williams-alicia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3211085/london-fashion-week-2023-inside-epic-moncler-genius-show-adidas-originals-pharrell-williams-alicia?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:53:21 +0000 British luxury brand Burberry unveiled its first catwalk show under new creative director Daniel Lee at London Fashion Week on Monday, February 20 – and there wasn’t a beige trench coat in sight. The heritage brand is best known for its elegant, functional trench coats invented during World War I. But Lee, who joined Burberry in September, took the fashion house in a brand-new direction with a debut collection featuring faux fur and feathers, slogan T-shirts and playful duck prints. The... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3210934/london-fashion-week-2023-no-trench-coats-burberry-creative-director-daniel-lee-took-luxury-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3210934/london-fashion-week-2023-no-trench-coats-burberry-creative-director-daniel-lee-took-luxury-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Feb 2023 04:58:00 +0000 British singer Sam Smith has developed a bold approach to style since overcoming their body dysmorphia, and we love to see it. Over the years, the Grammy Award-winning artist has worn eye-catching dresses, sheer tops and shimmery pantsuits galore. But as Smith treads red carpets from London to LA promoting their latest album Gloria, the couture element of the fashion has been dialled up to 11. The latex balloon ensemble Smith wore to the Brit Awards and a satanic-inspired look to the Grammys are... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3210299/sam-smiths-bold-style-evolution-11-their-most-daring-looks-unholy-singers-high-heels-and-devil-red?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3210299/sam-smiths-bold-style-evolution-11-their-most-daring-looks-unholy-singers-high-heels-and-devil-red?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:10:07 +0000 Susan Fang lived in more cities before her 18th birthday than many people visit in their lifetime. She rattles through the list, which spans various parts of China, Britain, Canada and the United States, and then pauses. “It was challenging moving a lot,” she says. “My family was there for me but they were working hard, and I obviously went to the boarding schools on my own. “But it was in this period that I really learned how important nature can be in lifting your mood.” For Fang, happiness... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3209266/i-feel-very-linked-nature-chinese-fashion-designer-susan-fang-inspiration-her-ethereal-clothes-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3209266/i-feel-very-linked-nature-chinese-fashion-designer-susan-fang-inspiration-her-ethereal-clothes-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:15:12 +0000 Burberry Group Plc has appointed former Bottega Veneta creative head Daniel Lee to succeed chief designer Riccardo Tisci, who is leaving the British fashion brand after five years. Tisci’s departure completes a changing of the guard atop the luxury retailer, and comes less than a week after chief financial officer Julie Brown announced she was leaving to join pharmaceutical firm GSK Plc in a similar role. Tisci had been at Burberry for five years and throughout his tenure we found his designs... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3194624/why-burberry-hired-daniel-lee-its-new-creative-head?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3194624/why-burberry-hired-daniel-lee-its-new-creative-head?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Oct 2022 03:31:41 +0000 Two years ago Caroline Rush, chief executive of the British Fashion Council, and her team came up with a contingency plan in case Queen Elizabeth died during London Fashion Week, the twice-yearly event that displays the best in British style. Little did they know that their foresight would prove to be invaluable when the queen died on September 8, days before the beginning of the spring/summer 2023 London shows. The season was supposed to be a comeback of sorts after more than two years of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3192992/queen-elizabeths-death-loomed-large-over-london-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3192992/queen-elizabeths-death-loomed-large-over-london-fashion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:15:10 +0000 Prince Felix of Denmark, 19, has recently posed for a series of snaps for luxury Danish jeweller Georg Jensen, becoming the latest royal to walk into the modelling world. He is not even the only member of the Danish royal family to become a model. His big brother, Nikolai, 22, also made the same choice at the same age back in 2018. What else do we know about the royal models? They are heirs to the Danish throne As sons of Prince Joachim and his first wife, Alexandra Countess of Frederiksborg,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167836/meet-handsome-princes-nikolai-and-felix-denmark-royal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3167836/meet-handsome-princes-nikolai-and-felix-denmark-royal?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:00:14 +0000 Princess Beatrice is just one of Queen Elizabeth’s eight grandchildren, but she’s been making headlines more readily than many of her relations of late – and for the right reasons, too, which can’t be said for all British royals right now. There’s nothing like a new life to melt hearts and, after marrying businessman Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in 2020 last year, the princess and her beau just welcomed their first child on September 18. Here’s what else you need to know about the beloved 33-year-old... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3150739/princess-beatrices-fabulous-life-pictures-holidays-karlie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3150739/princess-beatrices-fabulous-life-pictures-holidays-karlie?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Oct 2021 22:00:23 +0000 Alexandre de Betak is feeling optimistic. One could attribute this to him selling a majority stake in Bureau Betak, the world- leading fashion events production business he started in 1990, to The Independents Group – a powerhouse collective that includes the influential luxury communications agency Karla Otto. Bureau Betak has offices all around the world, including Shanghai, and is responsible for some of the world’s most talked-about (and Instagrammed) fashion events. Think that hot pink... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3150659/fashion-changing-thanks-coronavirus-pandemic-starting?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3150659/fashion-changing-thanks-coronavirus-pandemic-starting?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:15:08 +0000 In a recent Instagram post, Amesh Wijesekera stands surrounded by tropical ferns, philodendrons and caladiums in his courtyard in Mount Lavinia, a suburban town in Colombo, Sri Lanka. His long hair is up in a messy bun, and he wears a hand-painted floral fuchsia long-sleeved shirt and matching trousers. It is, as he notes in his caption, “a full Amesh ‘flower boy’ look”. Wijesekera is the creator and designer of Amesh, his namesake clothing label. In September, he was recognised by CNN as a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3109064/pink-isnt-just-girls-designer-big-gender-inclusivity-amesh?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3109064/pink-isnt-just-girls-designer-big-gender-inclusivity-amesh?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:15:07 +0000 London Fashion Week kicked off on Thursday (September 17) in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic with Britain’s Burberry putting on a live virtual display of its latest collection. The brand’s chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci presented his spring-summer 2021 collection In Bloom on video streaming service Twitch, a first for the British fashion house that – like countless others – has had to adapt its runway show as a result of the pandemic. Waft about the woods: fairy tale fashion for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3102396/london-fashion-week-2020-burberrys-surreal-catwalk-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3102396/london-fashion-week-2020-burberrys-surreal-catwalk-show?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:16:26 +0000 In the heat of a Parisian summer, the lavish green outdoor garden of the British Embassy offered a whiff of freshening breeze. The venue, where the Ralph & Russo autumn/winter 2019 couture show would take place, was decorated with ornate white chairs, each thoughtfully equipped with a cooling fan inscribed with a calligraphic logo. No idea how to wear haute couture? Here’s how It could not have been a better location for the couture label – founded by Michael Russo and Tamara Ralph – to host its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3100114/meghan-markle-angelina-jolie-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-among?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3100114/meghan-markle-angelina-jolie-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-among?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Sep 2020 10:20:04 +0000 Leona Liu Leona Liu As the world has been laid low by the coronavirus pandemic, we all need a bit of optimism and hopefulness to lift our spirits. And guess what? Your wardrobe could be a perfect start. From soft shades to millennial purple, dyed on a day-into-night staple Versace gown or a mini dress from Valentino, the spring/summer 2020 runways were awash with joyful candy hues. Speaking of pastel colours, there’s no better fashion example than Queen Elizabeth. We head to Notting Hill, one of London’s most... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3098343/forget-meghan-and-kate-millennials-are-channelling-queen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3098343/forget-meghan-and-kate-millennials-are-channelling-queen?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:00:23 +0000 There’s one trend that fashion weeks across the globe consistently have in common: performative crowds of peacocking attendees. Every season, the industry moves between various cities – from Seoul to London – to see designers reveal their new collections in theatrical catwalk shows and presentations, but the real show is on the streets outside. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the usual fashion week routine of crowds piling into venues, sitting thigh-to-thigh and squashing to fit onto rows... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3091931/how-street-style-changed-fashion-weeks-and-why-its-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3091931/how-street-style-changed-fashion-weeks-and-why-its-future?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:30:13 +0000 At 94 years old Queen Elizabeth has been counselled by 14 British prime ministers, met 13 US presidents and is the longest serving UK monarch in history. And having reigned so far for more than 68 years, she has seen a lot of fashion trends come and go. From breaking with tradition to sticking with her famous black Launer bag, Queen Elizabeth is considered to be a fashion icon that has stood the test of time. Resilient, classic and bold, the monarch has become a trendsetter in her own right.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3081407/how-queen-elizabeth-remains-fashion-icon-even-94-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3081407/how-queen-elizabeth-remains-fashion-icon-even-94-years?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2020 06:00:14 +0000 The hype surrounding menswear label Bode went up a notch recently when it was awarded the inaugural Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation by The Woolmark Company. The International Woolmark prize is considered one of the most covetable in the industry – Karl Lagerfeld was one of its earliest recipients in 1954 – and this new prize recognises designers who are pushing the envelope when it comes to originality and innovation. Bode’s founder, Emily Adams Bode, has proven her worth since she launched... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3078605/why-new-york-based-menswear-label-bode-one-watch-vintage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3078605/why-new-york-based-menswear-label-bode-one-watch-vintage?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:00:11 +0000 South Korean celebrities and idols made show-stopping appearances at the four major fashion cities this season, either as a muse or a special guest, taking their front-row seats alongside global style stars, sparking a social media frenzy and wearing outfits that could be the next major trend. New York AOA’s Seolhyun View this post on Instagram 설블리 A post shared by 김설현 (@sh_9513) on Feb 11, 2020 at 1:42pm PST First stop: New York Fashion Week. AOA’s Seolhyun had... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3065123/iu-song-hye-kyo-blackpinks-lisa-and-rose-which-other-k?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3065123/iu-song-hye-kyo-blackpinks-lisa-and-rose-which-other-k?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2020 04:06:56 +0000 Gao Dekang once revealed to a British newspaper that he started Bosideng in 1976 with no money and eight sewing machines. That vision encapsulates the brand’s meticulous attention to craft, as each of its down jackets undergoes 150 steps and is tested by 62 skilled technicians before release. Bosideng has evolved to be a household go-to in China for technical, weather-resistant outerwear. The company, as a conglomerate, also manufactures down jackets for brands like The North Face, Adidas and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3052834/how-chinese-puffer-jacket-maker-bosideng-plans-go-global?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3052834/how-chinese-puffer-jacket-maker-bosideng-plans-go-global?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:30:14 +0000 Politics have been the bogeyman of European fashion for a few years now. From the continued uncertainty around Brexit to French strikes and Trump’s arbitrary new tariff system for goods made in the EU, European brands manufacturing at home have been plagued by bad news. In an unexpected plot twist, though, it is the onslaught of the coronavirus that is hitting any fashion company with a supply chain wholly or partly in China with unexpected force. The loss of human life is, of course, the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3052451/how-coronavirus-affecting-global-fashion-production-high?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3052451/how-coronavirus-affecting-global-fashion-production-high?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:00:18 +0000 Despite her tiny stature, Sinead Burke has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of fashion, pushing for designs to become accessible for all. The 29-year-old Irishwoman, just 1.05 metres (three feet and five inches) tall, has not gone unnoticed at London Fashion Week. Burke was in the front row at the Victoria Beckham and Roksanda catwalk shows, sitting just a few places away from Anna Wintour, the high priestess of fashion. She cuts a surprising figure amid the models, movie actors... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3051327/fashion-should-be-everybody-not-just-tall-skinny-models?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3051327/fashion-should-be-everybody-not-just-tall-skinny-models?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2020 07:00:07 +0000 British style, sustainable collections and Chinese participation on the slide – here are the takeaways from London Fashion Week (LFW), which ended on February 18. Shadow of coronavirus The involvement of Chinese retailers and media was sharply down at LFW due to travel restrictions imposed because of the COVID-19 virus outbreak. It was a heavy blow for the industry as China is the world’s biggest consumer of luxury fashion goods. The epidemic has had a significant negative impact on demand,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3051419/london-fashion-week-coronavirus-face-masks-british?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3051419/london-fashion-week-coronavirus-face-masks-british?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:02:06 +0000 Hundreds of department store and boutique buyers from China – luxury fashion’s biggest market – will not be travelling to this year’s fashion weeks in London and Milan because of the deadly coronavirus, organisers of both events have announced. The European events hope the Chinese buyers will be placing their orders online instead, with Milan and London promising to ramp up virtual coverage of their catwalk shows and product promotions. British organisers said Chinese attendance was expected to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3049292/fashion-weeks-coronavirus-keeps-chinese-labels-and-store?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3049292/fashion-weeks-coronavirus-keeps-chinese-labels-and-store?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Feb 2020 06:30:10 +0000 You know Cara Delevingne. You know her from the fashion magazine cover shoots and Hollywood movies. You have likely seen her face on billboards promoting a spectrum of luxury brands from Dior to Jimmy Choo. You may remember her as Mother Chucker in the music video for Taylor Swift’s Bad Blood. You could be one of her 44 million Instagram followers. Or maybe you just recognise those eyebrows. Delevingne is in Asia for the launch of the fifth and final special edition celebrating 50 years of TAG... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3040877/how-amazons-carnival-row-star-and-lgbt-campaigner-cara?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3040877/how-amazons-carnival-row-star-and-lgbt-campaigner-cara?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:00:13 +0000