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An interview with illustrator Antonia Parker, as featured in Amelia’s Compendium of Fashion Illustration

ACOFI illustrator Antonia Parker creates wonderfully colourful and unique fashion illustrations, portraits and vignettes. She got involved with many eclectic projects in 2011: and here's a fabulous overview.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Amisha Ghadiali at the ACOFI launch
Amisha Ghadiali at the ACOFI launch.

Amelia’s Compendium of Fashion Illustration featured illustrator Antonia Parker talks us through her year... be inspired!

You've said that the launch party for ACOFI early last year was a great kick start to 2011. Why do you think meeting people in person is so important when it comes to gaining work and making contacts in the creative world?
It was really fun illustrating live at the launch. I like to chat with my sitters as I draw them, because it'd be a bit odd to study someone so intently and not try to get to know them. As a result, it was really handy for meeting people. It was also a really happy event, so everyone I met that evening was pleased to talk.… read more

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London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Presentation Review: Christopher Raeburn

Christopher Raeburn showcased his new collection at the Museum of London on Friday 16th September 2011. Featuring huge inflatable squirrels and musical garments.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Christopher Raeburn S/S 2012 by Alison Day.
On arrival at the beautiful newly renovated Museum of London we were greeted by a phalanx of inflatable squirrels – a typical Christopher Raeburn …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Presentation Review: Kingston MA

The Kingston MA Fashion Presentation returned once again to Vauxhall Fashion Scout this season and featured some fiddly, scented and even mouldy fashion! Held at Freemasons' Hall on Friday 16th September.

Written by Georgia Takacs

Stephanie Nieuwenhuyse by Alia Gargum
Located in Kingston upon Thames, South West London, Kingston University London doesn’t seem to have a buzzing reputation for academia. But with art the institution are …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Presentation Review: Tata Naka

Georgian twins Tata Naka presented their new collection in the Portico Rooms of Somerset House on Tuesday 21st September 2011. Inspired by Pina Bausch, East Coast 50s style and featuring bright resort prints, this was as much fun as ever.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Taka Nata S/S 2012 by Alison Day.
Turning up to the Tata Naka presentation I had very little idea of what to expect but I had been most intrigued by their …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Michael Van Der Ham

Michael Van Der Ham, the boy who's ever-obsessed with collaging, has taken a strategic turn in his design ethic, much to the fashion world's approval. And mine. I'll take it all, please. Held at the Topshop Venue on Monday 19th September.

Written by Georgia Takacs

Michael van der Ham S/S 2012 by Joe Turvey
You can tell that Michael has fun with his designs; much like, say, fellow Newgen designers Louise Gray and Meadham Kirchhoff. He …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Menswear Day Catwalk Review: Ones to Watch KYE

Korean born designer Kathleen Hanhee Kye presented a military inspired collection featuring gold and neon gun detailing, on Wednesday 21st September at Ones to Watch, Fashion Scout.

Written by Amelia Gregory

KYE S/S 2012 by Katie Allen.
Ones to Watch menswear finished with the most outrageous designer: KYE. Live and Let Live featured plenty of glitzy gold decoration in the form of …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Menswear Day Catwalk Review: Ones to Watch Baartmans and Siegel

The Dust Drifters collection by Baartmans and Siegel was a beautiful show of modern craftsmanship. Shown as part of Ones to Watch on Wednesday 21st September 2011 at Fashion Scout.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Baartmans and Siegel S/S 2012 by Barb Royal.
Baartmans and Siegel are already making waves in menswear land: the upcoming brand is stocked by Harrods. A look at their S/S 2012 …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Masha Ma

Our beloved Masha Ma returned to London Fashion Week for her third collection and delivered a delicate yet bold image of the woman, complete with a strong sportswear vibe that I loved. Held at Freemasons' Hall on Saturday 17th September.

Written by Georgia Takacs

Masha Ma S/S 2012 by Marta Spendowska
She concluded her MA in Womenswear at Central Saint Martins only three years ago, but Masha Ma has already a made a name for …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Fashion Shenzhen Haiping Xie

Chinese designer Haiping Xie juxtaposed European and Western styles in his new collection for Fashion Shenzhen at Fashion Scout on Sunday 18th September 2011. Featuring colourful iconography from Chinese myth.

Written by June Chanpoomidole

Haiping Xie for Fashion Shenzhen by Sam Parr.
Following the catwalk show from Deng Hao there was a brief interlude with a video from the Shenzhen Tourist Board and then I …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: John Rocha

With Abbey Lee Kershaw once again making a special appearance, John Rocha put on another beautifully elaborate show filled with texture, volume and 'mythical warriors'. It's one of my LFW favourites and was held in the BFC tent, as always, on Saturday 17th September.

Written by Georgia Takacs

John Rocha S/S 2012 by Sarah Harman
Harold Tillman, Hilary Alexander and James Goldstein were just a few of the fashion bigwigs to take their prime seating positions in anticipation of …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Inbar Spector

Israeli born designer Inbar Spector showed an imaginative collection that was inspired by a huge fire that raged through most of her home town. Shown on Tuesday 20th September 2011 at Fashion Scout, with singer Gabby Young in attendance.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Inbar Spector S/S 2012 by Gilly Rochester.
I was entirely new to Inbar Spector this London Fashion Week, having heard of the Israeli born designer from devotee Gabby Young just a …

Craig Lawrence S/S 2012

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Presentation Review: Craig Lawrence

For S/S 2012, Craig Lawrence was apparently inspired by the cultural phenomenon of vajazzling, and presented a new selection of his finest knits that shimmered and sparkled under the lights of the Portico Rooms at Somerset House on Saturday 17th September.

Written by Miranda Williams

Craig Lawrence S/S 2012 by Meagan Morrison
I’m quite partial to a knitted design – one of my favourite designers is Mark Fast, whose spun creations I yearn for, and I …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: David Koma

David Koma presented an epic collection inspired by Polynesian tribal tattoos and African Zulu style at the old Waterloo Eurostar Terminal on Tuesday 20th September 2011.

Written by Amelia Gregory

David Koma S/S 2012 by Gilly Rochester.
Ahhhhh… David Koma. One of London’s most feted new design talents and a hot ticket on a Tuesday you would think, but this show …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Blow Presents Shinsuke Mitsuoka

Shinsuke Mitsuoka's S/S 2012 collection Liberum Arbitrium was showcased as part of Blow Presents at LSO St. Luke's on Sunday 18th September 2011.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Shinsuke Mitsuoka S/S 2012 by Gareth A Hopkins.
Shinsuke Mitsuoka’s dark vision was named Liberum Arbitrium, meaning Free Will. A graduate of Nottingham Trent University, Shinsuke Mitsuoka used large quantities of …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Peter Jensen

Peter Jensen put on a confident show for his new S/S 2012 collection, titled Nina after the famous singer. Shown on Sunday 18th September at the Portico Rooms in Somerset House.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Peter Jensen S/S 2012 by Ellie Sutton.
For this season Peter Jensen was inspired by the force of nature that was Nina Simone, picking on the many facets of her legendary …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Dans La Vie

Japanese print designer Rira Sugawara is Dans La Vie. This was the first time I've seen her clothing collection shown in London, on Sunday 18th September 2011 at Freemasons Hall.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Dans La Vie S/S 2012 by Marta Spendowska.
On Sunday I attended my first ever Dans La Vie show with very little idea of what to expect, but hey, the invitation …

Krystof Strozyna S/S 2012

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Krystof Strozyna

With a superstar following that boasts the likes of Natalia Vodianova, it doesn't seem that Polish designer Krystof Strozyna is disappearing anytime soon. Since graduating from Central Saint Martins, he's completed seven collections and his eighth, which made it's debut in Freemasons' Hall on Friday 16th September, reaffirms his place at the forefront of contemporary fashion design.

Written by Georgia Takacs

Krystof Strozyna S/S 2012 by Claire Kearns
Having appeared at London Fashion Week for the past 5 years now, Krystof Strozyna is quickly becoming a recognised name amongst London’s Fashion Elite. …

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London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Fashion Fringe

Competing for the title of Fashion Fringe Winner 2011 and showcasing their S/S 2012 collections were, duo Fyodor Golan, Heidi Leung and Nabil Nayal. The show took place on Saturday 17th of September at 8 Northumberland Avenue. Delve into the narratives behind the collections and discover the winner.

Written by Akeela Bhattay

Winners of Fashion Fringe 2011: Fyodor Golan S/S 2012 by Antonia Parker
If you’ve read Matt’s or my account of The Swedish School of Textiles show at Fashion Scout, you’ll know …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Fashion Mode, Florian Jayet

Fashion Mode designer Florian Jayet was inspired by the Japanese myth of Yurei for his S/S 2012 collection, showcased as part of Fashion Scout on Saturday 16th September 2011.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Florian Jayet S/S 2012 by Faye West.
I think it was round about show three at Fashion Mode when I was suddenly implored to shunt up into a non existent space …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Fashion Mode, James Hillman

For this season menswear designer James Hillman looked to the stars for inspiration. Showing as part of Fashion Mode at Fashion Scout on Saturday 17th September 2011.

Written by Amelia Gregory

James Hillman S/S 2012 by Gareth A Hopkins.
I’ll say it straight up front shall I? It’s the second time I’ve seen a James Hillman catwalk show and I’m just not …

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