• Fashion Reader: Muslim Fashion

    The Fashion Reader is a series where I explore the books that have influenced, inspired and intrigued me. I share stories about writers who have provided that creative spark, those who have shaped my beliefs and those who have simply been a pleasure to read. With some, the link to fashion will be obvious, with…

  • SHOWstudio: London Womenswear S/S 2016 Roundup Report

    Last week I was back at SHOWstudio to discuss London Fashion Week’s SS16 Womenswear collections. I was joined by SHOWstudio editor Lou Stoppard, stylist Gianluca Longo, freelance journalist Tom Rasmussen and style journalist Sasha Wilkins as we spoke colours, politics, convention and gender. Have a listen to what we had to say in this video of our discussion.

  • Archive Artefacts: Mary Quant Make Up

    Considering my black and white theme for this year’s display in my office, I couldn’t miss out on adding these classic pieces from the fantastic Mary Quant Make-Up Collection we have in the LCF Archives. These pieces, the second reveal in this Archive Artefact series, were picked from over 60 items collected by an alumni…

  • Archive Artefacts: Percy Savage Bow Ties

    London College of Fashion has a range of weird and wonderful items held in its college archive. The archive contains pieces of the college’s history, from its original trade schools at Barrett Street, Shoreditch, Clapham and Cordwainer’s School, as well as some particularly inspiring, special collections. The special collections include the likes of the Mary…