Christopher Bailey steals the show on and off the catwalk

A model on the catwalk at the Burberry fashion show during London Fashion Week Photograph: Graeme Robertson

There was no doubt that Christopher Bailey would steal the show at London Fashion Week. His Burberry label was the first to stream live and 3D around the world. As creative director of Burberry, Bailey not only swept away his audience this week on the runway, he won International Designer of the Year Award at the Elle Style Awards. Bailey is responsible for Burberry's entire vision, advertisements, and art design and product line. His collection this year was a hot topic as he featured Sheepskin aviator jackets, military pea coats with zipped detailing and multi-strapped knee-high boots.
Other winners at the awards were:
TV Star of the Year - Danni Minogue
Model Of The Year - Claudia Schiffer
Musician Of The Year - Florence And The Machine
Actress Of The Year - Carey Mulligan
Actor Of The Year - Colin Firth
Breakthrough Talent - Nicholas Hoult
Style Icons of 2010 - Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Woman Of The Year - Kristen Stewart
Editor's Choice - Alexa Chung

Visit the following sites for more information: Fashion United  gardian.co.uk

London fahsion week schedule is here

Picture: New York Times

Alright guys and gals, this is it. I have posted the schedule for London Fashion Week. Check it out because now you can all watch the shows streamed live at the British Fashion Council Website.

Catwalk Schedule Autumn/Winter
09:30 Paul Costelloe BFC Show Space
10:00 Designer Exhibition at LFW Opens WC2
11:00 Caroline Charles BFC Show Space
2:15 Maria Grachvogel WC2
3:30 Aminaka Wilmont MBF
14:45 Hakaan WC1
15:45 Bora Aksu BFC Show Space
17:00 Jena.Theo BFC Show Space FR
18:15 Felder Felder MBF
18:15 Hannah Marshall MBF
18:15 Jean-Pierre Braganza MBF
19:45 Sass & Bide BFC Show Space
LFW Presentations
11:00 - 19:00 Orla Kiely The Portico Rooms PN
12:00 - 14:00 bSTORE WC2 PN
13:00 - 17:00 Craig Lawrence BFC Digital Space NG PN
15:15 - 17:00 BODYAMR WC2 PN SS
Saturday20th February Catwalk shows
09:00 Daks BFC Show Space
10:00 Charles Anastase W1
11:00 Kinder Aggugini BFC Show Space
12:15 Fashion East SH Vaults
13:15 Unique TS
14:30 Emilio de la Morena BFC Show Space
15:45 Mark Fast TS NG
15:45 Mary Katrantzou TS NG
16:45 House of Holland MBF
17:45 John Rocha BFC Show Space
19:00 Ann-Sofie Back TS
20:00 PPQ BFC Show Space
LFW Presentations
09:00 - 11:00 Maria Francesca Pepe The Portico Rooms NG PN
12:30, 15:00, 18:15 Danielle Scutt TS Digital Space PN
14:30 - 17:00 Louise Gray The Portico Rooms NG PN IN
17:00 - 19:00 Sykes WC2 NG PN
19:00 - 21:00 Holly Fulton The Portico Rooms NG PN
Sunday21st February Catwalk shows
09:00 Betty Jackson BFC Show Space
10:00 Richard Nicoll TS
11:00 Margaret Howell W1
12:00 Jasper Conran BFC Show Space
13:00 Matthew Williamson SW1
14:15 Todd Lynn BFC Show Space
15:15 Louise Goldin TS FF
16:30 Julien Macdonald SW1
17:30 Meadham Kirchhoff TS NG
18:30 Aquascutum W1
19:30 Vivienne Westwood Red Label WC2
20:30 Central Saint Martins BFC Show Space
LFW Presentations
09:15, 14:30, 16:45 Emma Cook TS Digital Space PN
09:30 - 12:00 Clements Ribeiro The Portico Rooms PN
10:00 - 19:00 Eley Kishimoto W1 PN
11:00 - 13:00 Cooperative Designs WC2 PN
12:00, 14:30, 15:30 Mulberry W8 PN SS
13:30 - 16:30 Future Classics The Portico Rooms PN
20:00 - 21:30 Twenty8Twelve SW1 PN
Monday22nd February Catwalk shows
09:00 Nicole Farhi WC2
10:00 Antonio Berardi WC1
11:15 Osman BFC Show Space
12:15 Christopher Kane TS
13:30 Roksanda Ilincic WC1
14:30 Erdem WC1
15:30 Jaeger London BFC Show Space
16:45 Marios Schwab TS
18:00 Paul Smith W1
19:30 Pringle of Scotland W2
LFW Presentations
19:30 - 12:00 Markus Lupfer The Portico Rooms PN
10:45 - 14:00 Hussein Chalayan BFC Digital Space PN
Tuesday23rd February Catwalk shows
09:00 Ashish BFC Show Space
10:00 Peter Pilotto W1 NG
11:30 Basso and Brooke BFC Show Space
12:45 Jonathan Saunders E1
13:45 Nathan Jenden WC1
14:45 Amanda Wakeley BFC Show Space
16:00 Burberry Prorsum SW1
17:15 Issa London BFC Show Space
18:30 Jenny Packham WC2
19:30 Eun Jeong BFC Show Space
LFW Presentations
09:30 - 15:30 Antoni & Alison WC2 PN
11:00, 12:00 Krystof Strozyna The Portico Rooms PN
12:00 - 14:00 Boudicca BFC Digital Space PN
14:30 - 18:30 Christian Blanken The Portico Rooms PN
Wednesday24th February Catwalk shows
09:30 Carolyn Massey BFC Show Space NM
09:30 J.W.Anderson BFC Show Space NM
10:30 E. Tautz Savile Row
10:30 Hardy Amies Savile Row
10:30 Gieves & Hawkes Savile Row
12:00 Christopher Shannon BFC Show Space NM
12:00 James Long BFC Show Space NM
13:15 MAN SH Vaults
14:30 Tim Soar W1
15:30 Topman Design BFC Show Space
16:15 James Small SH Vaults
17:15 Wintle BFC Show Space
18:15 A Child of the Jago EC2
LFW Presentations
10:45 - 17:30 Aitor Throup WC1 PN
12:00 - 16:00 Fashion East Menswear Installations SH East Wing PN
12:00 - 16:00 Lou Dalton SH East Wing PN IN
16:00 - 18:00 Omar Kashoura WC2 PN

Alexander McQueen's sudden death shocks the fashion world

Alexander McQueen & Kate Moss

“British fashion is self confident and fearless. It refuses to bow to commerce, thus generating a constant flow of new ideas whilst drawing in British heritage.” - Alexander McQueen

The fashion world went silent on February 11th when iconic fashion designer Alexander McQueen took his own life. Previous events in his life are said to be a big part of this tragic news. McQueen was devestated when his adored mother died nine days before his death, and when his partner, whos name he has tattooed on his arm, broke-up with him. Before his death he left remarks on his twitter page to describe his grief.
"I'm letting my followers know my mother passed away yesterday if it she had not me nor would you RIP mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx..."
"Been a fucking awful week but my friends have been great but now i have to some how pull myself together and finish with the ..."

McQueen's 40 years of life have not gone unnoticed by anyone. Starting out as the head designer of Givenchy and landing his own line Alexander McQueen and McQ labels. McQueen won British Designer of the Year award four times, and his designes are seen on the red carpet at almost every award show. McQueen was named International Designer of the Year at the Council of Fashion Designer Awards and has boutiques all over the world including in London, Milan, Las Vegas, New York and Las Angeles. His death occurred just days before London Fashion Week, and weeks before he was to present his Gucci collection in Paris.
Please take a moment to watch this video dedicated to Alexander McQueen, his designs and his life.
Alexander McQeen Tribute Video

For more information visit: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/feb/11/alexander-mcqueen-death-fashion-mourn
Picture retrieved from: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1250356/Alex...

The Digital Movement Hits Fashion Week

Did you get that front row ticket to fashion week, or did  you loose your ticket in mail? No worries. The digital phenomenon is hitting the catwalk this year. For the first time ever fashionistas will be able to watch live stream videos of the biggest designers new collections in London Fashion Week. 

The British Fashion Council announced that a digital schedule will premier on the runway at London Fashion week on February 19th. Fashion fans across the globe will be able to watch London's biggest designers showcase their new lines collaborated with fashion films.

The bustle and crowd at fashion week make it hard for all attendies to enter the golden gates of every show. The live streamed shows will make it possible for everyone to view these beautiful new fashion lines.

Names like Hussein Chalayan and Boudicca will present iconic fashion films of the last decade through this digital realm. The films and shows will be streamed live online at the British Fashion Council website. 
Burberry's head designer Christopher Bailey has taken this new digital realm to the next level by offering a viewing of his show in 3D. Only VIP guests will be viewing his 3D show at designated locations around the world. Finally every fashion fanatic will have the chance to see the sparkles, hear the clicks of stilettos and witness one of fashion's biggest weeks of the year from their very own home. 
For more information visit: http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/news_details.aspx?ID=175 or http://www.stylecaster.com/news/7352/burberry-fashion-show-to-stream-live-in-3d
Photo retrieved : http://www.creativeboom.co.uk/news/burberry-at-london-fashion-week/

What this blog is all about.

I am writing a London fashion blog for my International Communication class. I hope writing this blog creates greater insight to London's fashion eye. Enjoy!