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Wednesday August 4th, 2010

Harvey Nicks Gets Hakaan
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Harvey Nicks Gets Hakaan

The work of Hakaan Yildirim, Turkish design sensation, ANDAM winner and Carine protégé, is now available to purchase. But only at British department store Harvey Nichols, which also stocks fashion darlings Erdem, Peter Pilotto, and Christopher Kane.

The prices aren’t insane–they’re not cheap, either, but doable if you can generally afford a $2,000 dress. A peplum skirt rings up at £660, approximately $870, and a wool body con dress will set you back £1,130, or around $1,485.

This is a huge get for Harvey Nicks, and we bet they’ll be keeping Yildirim on come spring. But we also bet he’ll be showing up in several more retailers by 2011.

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Published at 3:00 PM

Thursday June 10th, 2010

Next Season’s NEWGEN Recipients Include David Koma, Holly Fulton, Mary Katrantzou
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Next Season’s NEWGEN Recipients Include David Koma, Holly Fulton, Mary Katrantzou

British Fashion Council‘s NEWGEN scholarship endows four emerging designers each season to put on a runway show. Spring/Summer 2011′s recipients were announced today, and included David Koma, Holly Fulton, Mary Katrantzou, Michael van der Ham and Peter Pilotto. Craig Lawrence and Louise Grey will each hold a presentation.

Along with £5,000 – £10,000 towards their show costs, the winners receive free exhibition space, usage of the BFC catwalk and mentoring.

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Published at 4:29 PM

Thursday December 10th, 2009

The British Fashion Oscars

Being the main attraction must be nice, Burberry’s promised to show at London Fashion Week this February, 25th anniversary or not. Christopher Bailey broke the news at the British Fashion Council Awards last night, where he was named Designer of the Year and Burberry won Designer Brand of the Year. Georgia May Jagger was named Read more →

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Published at 8:59 AM

Friday November 27th, 2009

And the Nominees Are…

This morning, we’re still reeling from last night’s turducken, but the British Fashion Council’s attending to much more important matters. They’ve released a short list of nominees for their new awards, the British Fashion Awards, which take place in London on December 9th. While some categories are conspicuously empty, they’ve listed the following: Top Model: Read more →

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Published at 11:11 AM

Tuesday November 10th, 2009

Mid-Day Snack

Mid-Day Snack

Crushed Leopard: Can a cast have a cumulative crush? Marie Claire thinks all of New Moon is obsessed with Dolce & Gabbana. Maybe. We think it’s more probable they grab what they see first. {MarieClaire} Who Is Yvie: Have you checked out YSL’s new blog yet? They’re sending five bloggers around the States for “experience.” Read more →

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Published at 11:53 AM

Monday December 15th, 2008

Topshop’s New Gen Fall 09

The British Fashion Council just announced this season’s recipients of their New Gen award. Topshop, the sponsor behind the award, will back twenty-four up and coming designers with space in the London Fashion Week tents throughout the week. The tents stand on the grounds of the Natural History Museum next to the main runway venue Read more →

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Wednesday June 18th, 2008

BFC Picks Fashion Fund Babies

The lucky British few whose Fall collections will be financially supported are out: Louise Goldin, Danielle Scutt, Meadham Kirchhoff, House of Holland and Peter Pilotto, with Nasir Mazhar, maker of major headgear, winning events sponsorship. The recognition (and ¬£5,000 – ¬£10,000 for about three seasons straight) is a pretty big deal – previous winners who Read more →

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Published at 9:00 AM