LONDON FASHION WEEK HIGHLIGHTS : AW15

London Fashion Week is fast and furious but that's part of it's appeal. The backstage cram and the rush to get everything ready for that 6 minute strut down the catwalk can be stressful, but mostly it's a lot of fun. Armed with my cameras, I quietly snoop in the hope that I'll blend in, privy to split second moments to snap before they're gone.

WONDER WOMEN : GAP/GLAMOUR READER EVENT

When I left university, I stumbled on to a career path that just wasn't right for me. I worked as a Secondary school teacher for five years before making a radical change. I wanted to become a photographer. It took a lot of hard work and scary moments but I fully believed that if I enjoyed what I did, my passion would show in my work and more work would come as a result. It was great to hear this same philosophy shared at the Gap/GLAMOUR reader event...

GAP LOUNGE : FRIEZE LONDON

As part of Frieze London, Gap designed a lounge to present the Visionaire X Gap Art collection. The wooden set containing 45 secret doors and other quirky design features, encouraged visitors to interact. Behind each uniquely shaped door, lay designs by contributing artists...

TOGA : SS15 : LFW

Day three of London Fashion Week, Toga showcased their Spring/Summer collection at St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, arguably one of London's most beautiful buildings. With an expectation of grandeur, Toga presented their collection of soft fabrics juxtaposed with tougher fabrics like leather and denim. Natural light flooded in to the show, enhancing the golds and rich,

deep colours.

EUDON CHOI : SS15 : LFW

London Fashion Week occurs twice a year, once in February where designers show their Autumn/Winter collections for the coming months and once in September for the Spring/Summer collections. London Fashion Week SS15 has just drawn to a close and I’m keen to share some of my backstage and show highlights with you.

SOPHIA WEBSTER : SS15 : LFW

With amazing set design and shoes that looked good enough to eat, Sophia Webster played on different interpretations of "Jungle" to showcase her SS15 collection.

LAST TRAIN : RON ARAD : LONDON : 2014

On Thursday 26th June 2014, Ron Arad opened his London studio to reveal large-scale diamond engravings created by Grayson Perry, Richard Wilson, Mat Collishaw, Sara Fanelli, Humphrey Ocean, Antony Gormley, David Shrigley and other leading artists. New works for 2014, joined the collection that was unveiled at the Venice Art Biennale in 2013.

JIMMY CHOO : SS15 : LONDON COLLECTIONS : MENS

Tinie Tempah and Kit Harington took their front row seats for Jimmy Choo's first ever show on Monday at London County Hall.

GILES : AW14 : LFW

 

Possibly my favourite show of the week and not just because of the star-studded modelling collective featuring the likes of Cara Delevingne, Kendall Jenner and Jourdan Dunn. Giles Deacon's AW14 collection featured beautiful hummingbird designs and the blue strobe lighting looked amazing as the models stomped down the runway wearing a mixture of oranges and greys.

Wool and the Gang tucked beanies inside the goodie bags and the darkened Shoreditch warehouse came to life as East-End's James Jeanette performed in thigh-high leather boots and not much else.

TOGA PRESENTATION : AW14 : LFW

Day three of London Fashion Week saw Toga AW14 Presentation take place at Wapping Project Bankside. Models remained frozen under bare tungsten bulbs and 50's Rockabilly trio Sixteen and the Sidewinders provided the toe-tapping entertainment.

EMILIA WICKSTEAD : AW14 : LFW

Day two of London Fashion Week saw Olivia Palermo, Laura Bailey and Poppy Delevingne take their front row seats for Emilia Wickstead's AW14 collection. The vast floor-to-ceiling windows, etched glass doors and wood floors of the Royal Institute of British Architects set a grand and elegant scene for the show.

EUDON CHOI : AW14 : LFW

Day one of London Fashion Week and not even the raging downpour could deter me from making my way to Somerset House's central show space to photograph Eudon Choi's latest collection. This being  my second time shooting one of Eudon's shows I knew I was in for a treat.

The show didn't disappoint. With a soundtrack of screaming fans, the show’s title, Hysteria, was most appropriate. Black and white projections of crazed music fans were screened and the Rolling Stones’ Satisfaction signaled the start of the show.

KVADRAT/RAF SIMONS @ THE DAIRY, LONDON

The Dairy in London saw the global launch of Kvadrat / Raf Simons, the new brand of exclusive textiles and accessories for the home designed by the creative director of Christian Dior, Raf Simons. 

This was the first of five London Fashion Week events that I was invited to photograph this year by the London based events company 6up, who I regularly work with. Over the the next few days, I will be posting my images from the other shows that followed this one.

Bringing high fashion to the interior, the collection will be available in selected stores by end of March. 

GAPFIT : THE VIEW FROM THE SHARD

Gap hosted a spectacular sunrise yoga class this morning at The View from The Shard.  Fitness intentions for 2014 were set with celebrated Tri Yoga teacher Nadia Narain. The GapFit range is in store now. What a great way to start the day...

MR HARE : AW14 : LONDON COLLECTIONS : MENS

Yesterday afternoon, Mr Hare presented another sleek and stylish shoe collection at Elms Lesters Gallery, London.  

ISABEL MARANT : LONDON BOUTIQUE LAUNCH PARTY

After her hugely successful collaboration with H&M, Isabel Marant has finally opened up her first UK boutique in Bruton Street, London.

GAP PRESS DAY : SPRING 2014

Rebekka Bay’s Debut GAP Collection for Spring 2014 in Piccadilly.