HOW TO GET INTO THIS LONDON FASHION WEEK
Have an itch to be involved in the London Fashion Week parade (but for some reason find your invite has been lost in the post) — this year The Standard Hotel have your answer. Their new “Résidence Cîroc” experience, bookable now, offers guests a King of Kings room, entry to Friday night’s Fashion East party, tickets to the coveted KNWLS SS25 show as well as a sit down private reading from “image architect” Law Roach — mastermind of Zendaya’s greatest looks — who is soon to publish his memoir. Certainly the full fashion experience.
Rooms start at £495 per night, standardhotels.com
GET YOUR LOOK FROM THE MILE (HIGH) CLUB
Think of it as the Annabel’s of luxury shopping. From the creators of Gen Z’s favourite fashion mystery boxes, Heat, comes a new members’ club shopping concept: Mile. Like any club in town, you’ll need to be referred by an existing member to apply. Then? It’s Comme des Garçons, Acne, Pucci, JW Anderson and more… all for 60-70 per cent off. A kind of TKMaxx, just for the chicest people in town. (PS: we’ve checked, it’s worth it.)
RUN AROUND IN THESE SPRINTERS
Wales Bonner revamps the elite Adidas Adios Neftegna this month, her most athletic Adidas collaboration yet.
Wales Bonner Adios Neftegna, £180, adidas.com
TRY ADOPTING A NEW SEASON BAG
Desperate for a little companion (but worry about 24/7 care)? This season, let a pet bags to keep you company. JW Anderson — famous for his pigeon and frog clutches adored by Sarah Jessica Parker and Zadie Smith — introduces the Puffin and Hedgehog handbags. Elsewhere, Simone Rocha has made a dog-like ‘creature’ clutch, straight out of the Victorian era.
Puffin clutch, £650, jwanderson.com
TALK ABOUT BIBA, BABY
Bermondsey’s Fashion and Textile Museum Biba exhibition, on the 1960s Kensington emporium that rocked London, was the hottest ticket earlier this year. Now is your chance to add some of the original looks to your wardrobe. Marking the shop’s 60th anniversary, Kerry Taylor Auctions is selling 160 pieces online. Bidding closes on 16 September. A new tome, Biba: The Fashion Brand That Defined a Generation, is also out now.
Biba: The Fashion Brand That Defined a Generation, £22, yalebooks.co.uk
NAMEDROP THESE NEW DESIGNERS TO KNOW
Tolu Coker
USP: Perfect collars
The eponymous British-Nigerian designer was an undisputed highlight last LFW, and promises to maintain form with a Sunday evening slot on the schedule. Fans count Ariana Grande, Tems and Elizabeth Debicki.
Feben
USP: Ruched dresses
After a successful catwalk supported by Dolce & Gabbana in Milan last season, Feben Vemmenby, the Ethiopian designer who grew up in Sweden, brings her brand worn by Lashana Lynch and Christina Aguilera back to LFW.
Standing Ground
USP: Sculpted column gowns
Michael Stewart, the Irish RCA graduate, takes his label from a Fashion East group show to present alone this season. He is already loved by Florence Pugh and Naomie Harris.
