The best of the British luxury industry in 2013. Walpole Awards for Excellence 2013

Walpole Awards for Excellence 2013 winners are… The Walpole British Luxury Awards for Excellence 2013 took place on Monday 18th November at Banqueting House in London. Walpole is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1990 to promote British luxury goods, and its annual event recognizes some of the British luxury industry’s most exciting and innovative brands … Read more

British luxury shoe designer acquired by LVMH luxury group

British Shoe Designer Nicholas Kirkwood to be part of LVMH luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton luxury conglomerate added British Sshoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood to his stable of luxury brands that includes Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Louis Vuitton, Céline, Loewe, and Kenzo, among many others. The new partnership will allow Nicholas Kirkwood designer … Read more

Nicholas Kirkwood’s Victoria’s Secret Shoes for 2012

This year Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show featured 28 pairs of iconic Victoria’s Secrets ‘Angel’ wings accesorized with with Nicholas Kirkwood’s trademark fantasy footwear, theatrical jewelry from Larry Vrba, with additional pieces from David Mandel, and crystal-accented stockings and accessories. Nicholas Kirkwood’s sandals were covered in sparkling crystals and were made to fit this year themes: … Read more

London is dedicating an event to pre-collections

London Collections: Women.   To promote the growing number of brands and designers selling mainline or resort collections during this period, The British Fashion Council (BFC) announced plans for London Collections: Women commencing 18th June. Last year the British Fashion Council created a guide to Pre-Collections that was well received by British and international buyers. London … Read more

Vogue’s inaugural fashion festival – a dazzling line-up of speakers

  Vogue‘s inaugural fashion festival this month will be the largest gathering of fashion talent ever seen in London. The dazzling line-up of speakers includes Christopher Bailey, David Bailey, Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, Stella McCartney, Diane von Furstenberg and Tim Walker. The fashion festival takes place April 20 & 21 at London’s Royal Geographical … Read more