Into The Wild Summer Festival 2014: Review

Held during the Bank Holiday Weekend on August 22nd-25th 2014, Into The Wild Summer Festival was a truly relaxing adventure and a great alternative to busier, larger Summer Festivals - with a serving of food for the soul on top!

Last Spring I felt a strong desire and intention to start exploring the world of Summer Festivals. This was rather out of character for someone who, a little embarrassingly, at […]

Camberwell College of Art MA Illustration 2014 Final Show Review

A round up of work shown by graduates of the MA Illustration programme in Camberwell College of Art on Peckham Road.

Illustration by Jady Ong Earlier in July I headed to Camberwell College of Art on Peckham Road to take a look at the MA Illustration Final Show. I admired and […]

Fashion design inspired by the classics: An interview with Anna Popovich

Anna Popovich describes an unusual start to her career running an independent fashion label, now producing beautiful limited edition items throughout the year.

Anna Popovich by Karolina Burdon. Anna Popovich grew up in Leicester and has taken a far from direct route into fashion, first studying Literature at King’s College London, before refining […]

London Fashion Week A/W 2014: Fashion Illustrations from the Catwalk

Oh so pretty: fashion illustrators interpret some of the best looks from a range of designers at A/W 2014 London Fashion Week.

Burberry A/W 2014 by Emma Farrarons. Since I was unable to attend many of my favourite designer’s shows this season, and indeed had no help in covering the shows (apart […]

Xiao Li, Fashion Scout Merit Award Winner: London Fashion Week A/W 2014 Catwalk Review

Merit Award winner Xiao Li showcased a stunning collection inspired by the colours of Iceland and the decorative details of workaday clothing. At Fashion Scout on Saturday 15th February 2014.

Xiao Li A/W 2014 by Slowly The Eggs aka Maria Papadimitriou. We covered Xiao Li when she took part in the graduate showcase at Fashion Scout last season, and this […]

Pam Hogg: London Fashion Week A/W 2014 Catwalk Review

This season Pam Hogg was prompted by Amnesty International to show a collection dedicated to Pussy Riot, exploring themes of gay rights and protest. Showing at Fashion Scout on Friday 14th February.

Pam Hogg A/W 2014 by Marina Muun I thoroughly enjoyed the Pam Hogg S/S 2014 catwalk show last September, bathed as it was in a joyous theatrical atmosphere. So I […]

Yifang Wan: London Fashion Week A/W 2014 Catwalk Review

Yifang Wan showcased a polished and highly desirable collection at Fashion Scout on Saturday 15th February 2014.

Yifang Wan A/W 2014 by Slowly The Eggs aka Maria Papadimitriou. Yifang Wan showcased a sleek collection accessorised with dagger sharp neckwear as a Fashion Scout Merit Award winner this […]

Min Wu: London Fashion Week A/W 2014 Presentation Review

The Atmosphere and Automation presentation showcased Min Wu's signature techniques, accessorised by some eye-catching earrings. At Freemasons' Hall on Saturday 15th February 2014.

Min Wu A/W 2014 by Slowly The Eggs aka Maria Papadimitriou. Min Wu is yet another of the super talented Chinese designers who are training in London and going on […]

George Styler: Fashion Scout Ones to Watch, London Fashion Week A/W 2014 Catwalk Review

Serbian designer George Styler showed with Fashion Scout's Ones to Watch on Friday 14th February 2014.

George Styler A/W 2014 by Antonia Parker. George Styler A/W 2014 by Slowly The Eggs aka Maria Papadimitriou. Serbian fashion designer George Styler was a major crowd pleaser at Ones […]

Simon Ekrelius introduces Monochrome, his new A/W 2014 collection

Simon Ekrelius showcased his new season collection, inspired by Lee Miller, at The Rag Factory, just off Brick Lane.

Simon Ekrelius A/W 2014 by Slowly The Eggs aka Maria Papadimitriou. Last week Simon Ekrelius showcased a preview selection of garments from his pared down A/W 2014 collection, titled Monochrome. […]

Cristina Sabaiduc: London Fashion Week S/S 2014 Presentation Review

On Monday 16th September Cristina Sabaiduc presented her nature revering S/S 2014 collection with a short film and live models in the Canon Cinema at Somerset House.

Cristina Sabaiduc S/S 2014 by Gareth A Hopkins Romanian/Canadian London based womesnwear dsigner Cristina Sabaiduc showed her S/S 2014 collection with a Digital Presentation featuring a short film and live […]

Pam Hogg: London Fashion Week S/S 2014 Catwalk Review

On Monday 16th September 2013 Pam Hogg showcased her S/S 2014 collection at Freemasons' Hall. As always, she offered us a theatrical spectacle which celebrated life's contradictions whilst steering well clear of commercial trends.

Pam Hogg S/S 2014 by xplusyequals We waited for almost an hour outside Freemasons’ Hall due to the usual buzz which surrounded the Pam Hogg S/S 2014 catwalk show at […]

Little Shilpa: London Fashion Week S/S 2014 Presentation Review

On Monday 16th September Little Shilpa treated us to her first ornate presentation for London Fashion Week... and there was nothing 'little' about it.

Little Shilpa S/S 2014 by Slowly The Eggs Little Shilpa is the eponymous label of Mumbai born milliner and accessory designer Shilpa Chavan, and this was her first ever Fashion […]

Hellen Van Rees: London Fashion Week S/S 2014 Presentation Review

Woven textiles specialist Hellen Van Rees presented Fuzzlayerglossbox at Freemasons' Hall with Fashion Scout on Saturday 14th September 2013.

Hellen van Rees S/S 2014 by Alexa Coe. Within the space of a year this former Ones to Watch designer has gone from crazy conceptual creations to fairly ordinary. When […]

Lug Von Siga: London Fashion Week S/S 2014 Catwalk Review

On Saturday 14th September Turkish brand Lug Von Siga presented a S/S 2014 collection at Fashion Scout, and it came with hidden political undertones.

Lug Von Siga S/S 2014 by Karolina Burdon Turkish designer Gül Ağış presented her brand Lug Von Siga S/S 2014 collection in the upper halls of Freemasons’ Hall at Fashion […]

New for 2013: Amelia’s Award will launch the career of a talented Graduate Designer Maker

I have teamed up with Secret Emporium to bring you the inaugural Amelia's Award, which offers a spot worth £495 in the Secret Emporium tent at Wilderness Festival this summer, plus loads of promotion for your new brand!

Calling all soon to be design graduates: read on to find out about my new collaboration with the brilliant Secret Emporium, a curatorial umbrella which supports and promotes independent creators […]

Book Review: SuperMarket Sarah Wonder Walls by Sarah Bagner

Sarah Bagner of Supermarket Sarah fame has written an inspirational design book: published by Cico Books and available now.

Sarah Bagner has come up with a killer idea: walls as showcase, as vertical space where things are not just stacked inconsiderately but placed with love to admire. Since 2009 […]

The Secret Emporium at The Secret Garden Party Festival 2012

This year The Secret Emporium returned to the Secret Garden Party with a much larger, impressive and ambitious white marquee brimming with extravagant, underground design, perfect for a festival which strongly encourages transformations.

The Secret Emporium by Maria Papadimitriou aka Slowly The Eggs This year The Secret Garden Pary, which took place between the 19th and 22nd of July, had chosen for its […]

Think Act Vote presents The Future We Choose \\ Pop Up Radical Think Tank and Book Launch Party

On July 25th we went along to The Arch Gallery for an afternoon of inspirational talks and the launch of 'The Future We Choose', the new book by radical think tank Think Act Vote, which features a lot of contributions from the Amelia's Magazine family.

On the 25th of July I had the pleasure of attending – unfortunately only a part of – the launch event organised by Think Act Vote (?!X) at The Arch […]

Royal College of Art MA Degree Show 2012 Review: Ceramics & Glass

From alienesque sculptural shapes by John Rainey to Dinner on the Seabed with Simone Perrotte there was plenty of interesting objects to admire from the Ceramics and Glass graduates.

Finally, following on from Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork & Jewellery and Textiles I moved on to the Ceramics part of the show, where I was most impressed by John Rainey’s alien-like […]

Duckie Christmas Market at the Barbican

Sat 10th December 2011, 06:00pm – Fri 30th December 2011, 09:30pm

The Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS

Written by Amelia Gregory

Category: Art