The Gap Inc. GFW Live! Talk Space hosted today’s Tessuti panel with menswear buyer, Ghulam Nabz Khadki. Discussing the rise of streetwear in mainstream fashion and where it will go from here, with panelists, KishKash (writer and manager of @Sneakerness) and model, stylist and influencer, Ramario Chevoy.
Bath Spa University students kicked off today’s catwalk shows. The show tapped into several subjects including nature, technology, culture and heritage.
New Balance’s footwear designer, Sam Pearce joined us today in the GFW Live! Talk Space for a conversation with Size?’s Alex Vos and Cameron Poole.
Debbie Le (@TheFashionablePan) and Kesia Archer, part of the Mothercare Body Proud Mums campaign, discuss body positivity and being a real mum on Instagram with Mothercare’s Caroline Hesford at the GFW Gap Inc. Live! Talk Space.
As the second day of GFW19 has begun, we’ve asked our exhibitors and hair stylists for their thoughts on the hairstyle trends apparent throughout the collections. Positive themes such as sustainability and inclusivity are apparent in the pieces on show but what does the hair represent?
East London closed the first day of GFW19 with their highly anticipated show, and they had a lot to live up to. Their beautiful presentation had many worldwide influences whilst keeping up a classic East London edge.
It seems incredible, but the first day is already over. As we went through the exhibition, our team selected a range of names that we think constitute the peak of today’s exhibition space.
The Clark’s Catwalk Hall housed neon brights, risqué cut outs and in-your-face drama from the Northumbria University graduate collection. It was an eclectic mix of designs, with everything from neon brights to muted neutrals walking the runway.
Print or digital? the never-ending question. One is fast-paced, one is more collectable. One is sustainable, one preserves the beauty of luxurious fashion. What is the future of magazines?
The University of Central Lancashire showed an assortment of manipulation and that their main source of inspiration is different eras — from the Victorian era all the way through to the swinging 60s and 90s grunge — UCLAN had it all.
Gap inc. GFW Live! Talk Space played host to a panel of experts on the future of sustainability and why we can no longer ignore it.
Since showing his work to Queen Elizabeth II at London Fashion Week, Richard Quinn’s fame has grown increasingly over time. Today, he joined us in a conversation about his career and what advice he can offer to young creatives who aspire to have a place in the fashion industry.
The 170 yr old Sheffield Hallam institute of arts has a timeline of artists, makers, students and industrial partners. The Sheffield institute of arts showcase final year fashion design students who show their assortment and portrayal of empowerment down the catwalk.
From the first designer on the catwalk, Liverpool John Moores University showed a beautiful display of creativity which, on top of the incredible designs, showcases values of sustainability and inclusivity.
The Gap inc. GFW Live! Talk Space was host to Swarovski’s Conscious Design discussion. As the sponsors for our Conscious Design Award, Swarovski took the lead on our panel discussing the importance of being socially responsible when it comes to fashion.
Eight universities showed together to kick off GFW19. Models wearing collections from the graduating students of Glasgow School of Art, Greater Brighton Metropolitan University, Falmouth University, Leeds Art University, Plymouth College of Arts, University of Huddersfield, Cambridge School of Art, and Solent University walked the first show at GFW19.
Hannah Craggs shares her career journey from university to being the Senior Youth Editor at WGSN. Founded in 1998, WGSN is the world's leading trend forecasting company. Specialising in youth forecasting, Hannah takes us through the WGSN process of spotting and creating trends in colour, print and apparel.
Pepper Your Talk founder Dior Bediako takes to the Gap inc. GFW Live! Talk space to discuss her top tips for finding career confidence.
Day four is Gala day at GFW19! We’re wrapping things up with the International catwalk show at 11am, the Best of GFW show and then the big one at 19:30: the GFW19 Gala! We can’t wait to see who wins the Christopher Bailey Collection of the Year award, as well as the other awards being given out during the event. Over at the GFW Live! Talk Space, the final talks for the week will be hosted by Givenchy and Tu — not to be missed! Check out the final day events below.
Luxury brands and groups LVMH, Givenchy, Farfetch, Ralph Lauren and more will be present at GFW19! From the stands in the exhibition space which will host CV surgeries, networking and recruitment opportunities, to the discussions held in the GFW Live! Talk Space and Considered Design Hub powered by Farfetch, there’s so many ways that luxury brands are getting involved in GFW19. Find out more!