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London Fashion Week A/W 2010 Catwalk Review: Jacob Kimmie

A review of South African Jacob Kimmie's catwalk show at the Freemasons' Hall on Saturday 20th February. Featuring my second sighting of the day of Baby-leg Girl.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Jacob Kimmie by Gemma Milly.
Jacob Kimmie by Gemma Milly.

I knew nothing about South African born Jacob Kimmie before reading Rachael Oku's excellent interview with him on this very website, posted just prior to London Fashion Week. Jacob Kimmie is self-taught and has made a name for himself through sheer hard work and determination - he believes that this, and not a university training, has brought him to where he is today.

In yet another room in the Tardis-like Freemasons' Hall I was seated behind lady Baby-leg once more, proudly placed on the front row like the reining mascot of cool.

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London Fashion Week A/W 2010 Catwalk Review: Betty Jackson

London Fashion Week A/W 2010 Catwalk Review: Betty Jackson

Betty Jackson showed off her AW10 collection in front of a fashion packed audience including Erin O'Connor, Hillary Alexander and Zandra Rhodes at Somerset House.

Written by Rachael Oku

Illustration beautifully created by Saroj Patel.
Despite my best efforts to ignore my alarm yesterday morning (much to my boyfriend’s annoyance), I still managed to make the 9am showcase of Betty …

London Fashion Week A/W 2010 Catwalk Review: Carlotta Gherzi for SADO

London Fashion Week A/W 2010 Catwalk Review: Carlotta Gherzi for SADO

A brief review of the SADO catwalk show held at VFS on 20th February.

Written by Rachael Oku

On Saturday my last show of the day was Carlotta Gherzi for SADO, which showed in the resplendent Freemasons Hall – the venue dedicated to Vauxhall Fashion Scout. Having debuted …

Pre-LFW interview: Yan To

Pre-LFW interview: Yan To

I caught up with the new designer on the block ahead of the frenzy of LFW to discuss all things fashion.

Written by Rachael Oku

Images throughout courtesy of Yan To, depicting the SS10 collection ‘One’.
I recently came across your designs at the Iroquois press day and was amazed that your SS10 collection, ‘One’ was …

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day

A gift guide with the emphasis on hand-made tokens of love

Written by Rachael Oku

Image courtesy of Tatty Devine- with thanks.
It’s official. We have less than a week to go until Valentine’s Day, that especially memorable date that falls on the same day each …

TRAID ‘Sew Good’ workshops – free for all!

TRAID ‘Sew Good’ workshops – free for all!

Ideal for sewers of all abilities who want to breathe a new lease of life into their wardrobes and learn some new skills along the way...

Written by Rachael Oku

Imagery throughout courtesy of Rachael Oku
On the 14th January I was kindly invited to the first ‘Sew Good’ Lock In of the New Year by TRAID’s Head of Education, Lyla …

Designer Spotlight: Hermione de Paula

Designer Spotlight: Hermione de Paula

I caught up with Hermione herself to find out more about her subtly provocative SS10 collection

Written by Rachael Oku

All images courtesy of Hermione de Paula, photographed by Kristin Vicari.
Hi Hermione! Would you mind telling our dear readers where you studied? Did you always know you wanted to pursue a …

Designer Spotlight: Joelle Jerome hits the ground running

Designer Spotlight: Joelle Jerome hits the ground running

Amelia's Fashion Editor, Rachael caught up with Claire Madelin to find out more about her inspired label...

Written by Rachael Oku

Imagery throughout courtesy of Joelle Jerome, photographed by Steph Ross.
Where/ what did you study?
I studied at Northampton University on a BA Fashion Course, graduating in 2007.
Did you always know you …

Eden Studio: ethical sampling unit for London-based designers

Eden Studio: ethical sampling unit for London-based designers

Catharina Eden shows the British fashion industry how to make an impact in ethical fashion production

Written by Rachael Oku

Images throughout courtesy of Catharina Eden.
Towards the end of 2009 Amelia’s magazine found out about a new initiative started by fashion entrepreneur and women’s wear designer Catharina Eden, who’s technical …

Fashion Editor’s Pick: Christmas Gift Guide

Fashion Editor’s Pick: Christmas Gift Guide

Exactly what it says on the tin

Written by Rachael Oku

London Undercover
If you’re looking for a quirky present this Christmas why not opt for an umbrella with a twist? London undercover is a new brand which specialises in quintessentially British …

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