Looking forward: Fashion in 2018
Frida Kahlo's wardrobe, Orla Kiely's designs, Burberry's master plans – here's what's happening in fashion in 2018
You should buy these brands
Here are the brands that will be making our wishlist for 2018. First up: Halpern. With a fashion award and a penchant for sequins, the British label will be making waves next year. Next, Ganni has seen astronomical sales increases in 2017 and is fast becoming a must-have label. Then, if you haven't already, check out Kitri (pictured), another mid-range London label, and then make like everyone else and get yourself the latest Loewe bag.
You can go stargazing at London Fashion Week
Much more than just a trade show, London Fashion Week sets Instagram on fire. Last September, Topshop, Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger were the top trending catwalk events online, and Ashish's sparkling show caused a big stir. To see some fashion in the flesh, go to London Fashion Week Festival the weekend after the trade show. It offers a taste of the fashion world, plus catwalks and shopping for those who's FROW ticket for Erdem got lost in the post.
Read more ...JW Anderson X Uniqlo returns for spring
This will put a spring in your step. If you missed out on the best pieces from Uniqlo's autumn collaboration with JW Anderson in 2017, then get ready for a new collection for SS18. Anderson's second set of menswear and womenswear for the brand might be expected to have less puffer jackets, but we hope to see a return of its sell-out trench for all the summer showers.
Read more ...The Fashion and Textile Museum celebrates Orla Kiely
The instantly recognisable designs of Orla Kiely come to the Fashion and Textile Museum in May. The Irish designer has been delighting the public with her prints and colour palettes since 1997. Her gorgeous clothing collections, currently in collaboration with stylist Leith Clarke, even have Kate Middleton's seal of approval. The museum will celebrate her contributions to fashion. Let's hope there's a great gift shop.
Read more ...You'll be given in lesson in glamour at the Design Museum
In May, head to see Azzedine Alaïa: The Couturier at the Design Museum. The legendary Tunisian fashion designer passed away in November 2017 to the fashion world's great dismay. Vogue's new editor, Edward Enninful, even called him a 'visionary'. Prepare to be wowed by his craftmanship at the exhibition: his runway looks and red carpet dresses have a reputation for stealing the show.
Read more ...You'll be able to explore Frida Kahlo's wardrobe
It's better than Narnia. Frida Kahlo's Wardrobe at the V&A will be a rare and beautiful treat. Locked in a bathroom in her house for fifty years, the Mexican artist's prosthetics, corsets, shoes and personal effects are finally going on show outside Mexico City, alongside the self portraits in which some of them appear. Her cult-like fan base will be ecstatic. We hope this exhibition will be as effective as Matisse in the Studio was in its ability to bring us closer to an art idol.
Read more ...You'll be able to buy tracksuits just in time for the World Cup
Sporty chic isn't going away in 2018. Victoria Beckham has announced a long-term collaboration with Reebok, while both Rihanna's Fenty X Puma collaboration and Gucci showed shiny, shiny tracksuits on the September catwalks. Athleisure is evolving with the years. Swap your sporty leggings for track pants and show your support for sport in 2018. Even if you aren't going anywhere near Russia for the football World Cup.
Bailey's Burberry reign comes to an end
Who will replace Christopher Bailey at the head of Burberry in 2018? The great director is stepping down in July which means just one more fashion week to look forward to in his hands. Burberry has put on wonderful free events at London Fashion Week, from Maker's House to the spectacular Here We Are photography exhibition. What amazing things can we expect in February?
Read more ...Shop til you drop at Coal Drops Yard
Fashion is moving north. King's Cross is the site of a brand new shopping centre, Coal Drops Yard, opening in autumn 2018. Built in an old Victorian coal depository, there will be 65 new shops, plus cafes, bars and restaurants. But don't come primed for Primark: small boutiques, personal shopping and high quality brands will be the order of the day. With Central Saint Martins fashion school just next door and Fashion Week catwalks already using the space, it's set to be 2018's most fashionable destination.
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