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Come join us for a night of the weird and wonderful, with custom cocktails and curious couture…
February 16th | The Adamson | 8pm to closing | £15.50 includes bar top fashion show and cocktail on arrival
CC Sustainability Week
Panel 1st April
Title: A Discussion of Sustainability in Fashion Shows
Details: 1st April 6PM GMT (via Teams link)
A collection of fashion show organisers gather to discuss sustainability. The talk will touch on the reality of sustainability, its affordability and transparency in fashion. Each panelist has a key role in determining the sustainability of St Andrews fashion shows.
The Panelists:
Sophia Cassou, Member of FS’s Social Responsibility team
Kate Temple, Head of Fashion, Catwalk
Bella DiPietro, Head of Press at DONT WALK
Interview 2nd April
Title: A Conversation with Matteo Ward
Details: 2nd April 4PM GMT (via Instagram Live on @concrete.catwalk.standrews)
An interview with Matteo Ward, CEO and co-founder of WRÅD.
After years working in the fashion industry Matteo created a movement for ethical sustainable fashion. Since its founding in 2015 WRÅD has become a globally recognised sustainable brand.
Matteo will be discussing his industry experience, the future of sustainable style, and fashion innovation.
Ganni Love Forever Show
Earlier this month, Danish-based fashion brand Ganni released their rental-only collection at Copenhagen fashion week. Creative director Ditte Reffstrup focused on reusing and reworking garments from previous collections and emulated the iconic style of musicians from the 80s and 90s like Madonna and David Bowie. The entirely virtual release culminated in a live musical performance on February fourth.
Links: Vogue | Instagram | Web Stream
Lan of Fashion Runway Showcase: A Cinematic Experience
Lan of Fashion presents Runway Showcase: A Cinematic Experience. The showcase returns to exhibit the Autumn/Winter ’21 collections by an ensemble of next generation designers and fashion creative. Innovative runway videos feature Nillary, Barron, and 347 Showroom.
Links: FashionWeekOnline | Instagram | Youtube Stream
United Together Atlanta Show
United Together’s Stop Racism fashion show, aims to unite people of different races, religions, sexual orientations and gender through their common love of fashion. It is a celebration of difference and acceptance.
Bags: Inside Out at the V&A
Building on the legacy of Lizzo’s Valentino micro bag, this exhibit explores the history of handbags and luggage. The showcase is sponsored by Mulberry and features concept bags from Louis Vuitton, Birkin and Fendi. Some bags are deconstructed to explain their creation processes and some are materpieces of detailed craft. Tickets are £12 for non-members and free for members.
Additional Links: V&A | FashionUnited | Harper’s BAZAAR
Next Wave Fashion Tech - Digital and Sustainable
A discussion about the Fashion Tech industry, the digitisation of fashion f, sustainability, and the future of retail .
Vogue Forces of Fashion Summit 2020
Vogue’s Forces of Fashion Summit returns for its fourth year. Their new digital format will include leaders in the fashion industry discussing sustainability, transparency, and industry responsibility.
Sustainability is the new Black: The CLimate is not a trend
A live podcast discussing sustainability featuring authors and advocates from the London fashion scene.
Celine SS 2021 Ready-to-Wear Show
Hedi Slimane’s Summer collections for 2021 are the epitome of “youth, optimism, (and) hope in this uncertain time”. The second part of Celine’s SS21 shows takes place in the Stade Louis II in Monaco. It is a covid-safe show unlike any other. Slimane reimagines the French Gen Z image with baseball caps, bucket hats, shorts, and ‘80s style blousons.
Prada: Tools of Memory 2020 Sotheby’s Auction
For the first time, Prada has partnered with Sotheby’s auction house to raise money for UNESCO. The auction features fashion collectibles from their AW20 Mens and Womenswear collections. Buyers will no doubt be drawn to bid on these pieces of fashion history which include Miuccia Prada’s final Prada collections without a co-desinger.
Additional links: Sotheby’s Auction | Vogue | Prada
Gabriel Chanel: Fashion Manifesto
The Palais Galliera opens the first Parisian retrospective on revolutionary designer Coco Chanel. The exhibit showcases the designer’s style evolution using iconic garments from each stage of her career.
Moshino Spring 2021 Ready-to-Wear
Moschino’s SS21 Ready-to-Wear show defies convention without COVID strings attatched. Jeremy Scott uses the marionette concept to showcase a haute coture inspired collection which compromises on size not detail. 2020 may have driven people to lockdown-fits, but Scott is determined that in 2021 we will be dressing up everyday.
Additional links: Vogue | Fashionista | ELLE