Drawn Together!

Done exclusively for The New York Times, Damien Florébert Cuypers’s quick illustrations of London Fashion Week.

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(via The New York Times)

This aint Paul Costello....

J.W Anderson describes his design aesthetic as; “Things that can be borrowed from a man to a woman and from a woman to a man.”

In his S/S12 collection, you can very much see what he meant by this statement, his clothes are a mix of fragility, yet look strong and domineering. Not only is he a rising Irish talent, but he has the skill to become a global talent.

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Christopher Shannon SS12

While the womenswear gets all the attention at LFW, its menswear shows are rarely reported on, which is a shame, because some of the most exciting shows of LFW have been for the boys.

Christopher Shannon's SS12 collection was a mix of his trademark sports and urban wear, mixed with contrasting patterns and colour palettes.

Like if the boys from Shameless when on a spree in Brown Thomas, I'd imagine this is what they'd come out with.

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Rude Ginger Bitch

Jamaica has Grace. Ireland has Roisin. America has Gaga. and now England has its very own new reigning Queen of cool, Nicola Roberts.

Nicola became my favourite Loud Girl when a reporter that had earlier insulted bandmate Sarah in his article, asked why she was being so grumpy during an interview... Nicola simply responded "Because I don't talk to cunts" and ever since then, a legend was born.

Noted for doing her own thing, Nicola is undoubtable the most fashion forward of the band, and has been a champion of you UK designers. She highlighed the dangers of Tanning salons in a BBC3 documentary, and gave gingers all over the country a new hero to aspire to...


Last night while performing in London's G-A-Y she continued her Urban Fairytale theme, with Repunzle like hair, and a great pair heels.

Nicola's album, Cinderella Eyes, was released Friday in Ireland, and on Monday in the UK. and it is very, VERY good! The lyrics are honest and refreshing, like a less crazed Lily Allen.


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My favourite track from the Album, so hard to choose... Probably Gladiator!

Celebs in the nude!

Alexa, that bag is to die for right?

So once again the Burberry show was more about who was wearing what outside the tent, rather than inside on the runways. Anyways its always fun to see the cool and casual London crowd mix it up with the American uptight starlet troops. And then there's the odd male model/up and coming actor, they're always fun to look at.

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Douglas Booth, token eye candy...

Ellie Goulding, somewhat lost looking, but trying her best.

Kate Bosworth, that skirt looks like agony to sit/stand in.

Rachel Bilson, I like that shes dressed appropriately for London in February

LFW in LDN

London Fashion Week is upon on. And so the starlets are out in full force.

More over on SHE'S HAVING A MOMENT.

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in a Koma...

I Love David Koma, his S/S collection was fabulous, and a great evolution for his vision a designer. I wonder if Cheryl will be wearing anything of his on this years X Factor?

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The Odd Couple...

Talk about polar opposites? Kerry Katona & the brilliant Roisin Murphy at yesterday's Giles show during LFW. The only thing these two women have in common is the fringe!

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Hail Mary...

Mary Katrantzou is one of my favourite young designers at the moment. The first time I ever saw her work was in AnOther Magazine, when the amazing Tilda Swinton wore one of her dresses and necklaces for a shoot feature all up and coming designers. And she is definitely on the up...



Her latest S/S collect from last week's London Fashon Week seems to have been inspired by, well, her sitting room by the looks of things. The fabrics for each dress has been digitally printed, very similar to Brooke & Basso's work, with amazing art deco interiors. This theme was carried through with chandelier inspired jewellery and lamp shade skirts.

The use of colour is stunning, so vivid and vibrant. I have to say this was my favour collect of LFW...

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Your cave or mine???

Jeremy Scott made one hell of a debut at London Fashion Week. Bedrock and Roll eh?

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