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A mostly digital week was enlivened by some live shows — and new ways of designing
After the puritanical restraint of New York, the sexy, colourful collections packed into London Fashion Week were a welcome jolt of joy
The fashion designer celebrates her homecoming with rare books and vintage clothes, oysters and chips – and a reviving sea-swim
Simone Rocha became obsessed with the artist Louise Bourgeois as a student. She tells Aimee Farrell why she still feels so connected to the woman — and her work
Brexit may be looming but the capital’s designers weren’t playing it safe
There may be trouble ahead, but the London collections were bold, brave and beautiful
Nicholas Kirkwood, Simone Rocha, Margaret Howell, Roland Mouret SS19 report: London Fashion Week
Simone Rocha, Molly Goddard and Gareth Pugh show reviews
There was a spirit of inclusivity on the catwalks as designers showed fantastically feminine clothes for all women
Emilia Wickstead, JW Anderson, Molly Goddard and Simone Rocha offer modern femininity
The designer offers a meditation on maternity
Menswear devotee Lou Stoppard on why girls are shopping in the guys’ section
In a season rich in knockout shows, anniversary celebrations and store openings, many London designers have seen poor sales. Jo Ellison examines a very British problem
All tied up and perfectly tempered, kimono meets cabling at Simone Rocha
As she opens a first store, and a mood book of inspirations, the designer describes her world
Designers often cite art as inspiration for their collections. But at what point does homage become rip-off?
Once patronised for their wacky individuality and whimsy, Britain’s designers demonstrated the power of personality
The sculptor Louise Bourgeois inspires soft subversion at Simone Rocha
Great fakes — from Cookie Monster coats to cartoon clutches
Reviews from Anya Hindmarch, Meadham Kirchoff, Simone Rocha and Marques Almeida
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