MFP AW 2011 Collection
Fortuna, the AW 2011 collection presented by MFP at Vauxhall Fashion Scout on Day 4 of LFW demonstrates Maria Francesca Pepe’s signature style of tough bold jewellery that takes its influence this season from witchcraft, ancient horn idols and cyberpunk. The designer, a BA in Fashion Design Graduate from the “Marangoni Institute”, Milano, and a MA Graduate from Central Saint Martins, set up the label MFP while studying at the later. Her d
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Andria Crescioni denim; Andria Crescioni toile; Loomstate tag, Zero Waste Fashion, Parsons
Parsons The New School for Design and Loomstate have collaborated on a student project to create zero waste denim. On show at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center at Parsons until February 23, the project is visually explained through pattern pieces, calico toiles, videos and photographs. The project’s winning entry is by Andria Crescioni, whose anorak will be produced as part of Loomstate’s autumn 2011 collection. The
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Sarah Harding is back on the showbiz circuit and on a mission to show it’s not just Cheryl Cole who has exciting news after Girls Aloud.
Sarah, who has the nickname Hardcore Harding because of her never-ending energy, hung out with the cast of MTV reality show Jersey Shore at Mahiki nightclub, where she definitely made an entrance in a figure hugging outfit.

She’d been off the party circuit for a while after getting engaged to long-term boyfriend DJ Tom Crane and it seems that after a break she is ready to party more than ever.
As the party chick engaged in some fist-pumping dancing – a trademark of the Jersey Shore TV series – she exclusively revealed to Very that its not just Cheryl Cole who’s moving to LA.
While everyone’s talking about Chezza’s move to the States to be on the judging panel of US X Factor, Sarah said she planned to take Hollywood by storm.
“I’ve had some auditions in LA for films and it’s definitely I want to make more of this year,” Sarah confessed. “Once the wedding is Read more…
Phillip Schueller; Phillip Schueller; Rachel Hall, RCA
The Royal College of Art’s annual Fashion and Textiles Work in Progress is guaranteed to brighten up a gloomy start to the year and offers a glimpse into the work of the all the current MA students. ARTS THREAD rounds up some highlights from Womenswear Fashion.
Phillip Schueller’s captivatingly colourful exhibit revealed a masterful touch. Multi-layered silk chiffon, crepe and dip-dyed crystal organza were exquisitely crafted into a beautiful dress and jacket. His
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As some of you may remember on Thursday I promised to share a few of my holiday snaps, flashing off my holiday wardrobe- all from very of course!
I must admit firstly that travelling to a Muslim country did provide a challenge for me- I’m very much a summer girl and I do prefer holidays where I wander around in a pair of shorts and just a vest top but Egypt has so much to offer culturally I couldn’t pass up the chance to visit. I j Read more…