When he started his Savile Row tailor's shop in 1992, Richard James was dubbed the first of the 'new bespoke' - a breath of fresh, colourful air in the exclusive and stuffy sartorial world. More than a decade later and now a firm favourite, his A/W 2014 show at BMW's Park Lane showroom was an ode to the New Edwardians, a 1950's phenomenon attributed to Savile Row and denoted by slim tailoring, lashings of velvet and fearless colour exploration. James' interpretation was a lively offering of relaxed dandyisms - open collars worn with a silk kerchief for example, or the pop of a claret silk waistcoat beneath a chocolate wool coat. Elsewhere, single-breasted suiting in powdery checks was interspersed with rich corduroys and pops of chartreuse velvet, forest green loden and Harris Tweed hunting jackets, for a textured and eclectic proposition that fused town and country for an off-duty, individual elegance.
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A 432 Park Avenue apartment is an art-filled family home among the cloudsAt 432 Park Avenue, inside and outside compete for starring roles; welcome to a skyscraping, art-filled apartment in Midtown Manhattan
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Kitchen Trends 2026: luminosity, colour, and unexpected materialityThese are kitchen trends shaping interior design in 2026, from collaborative kitchens to warm luminosity
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A gallery in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales showcases work inspired by natureThorns Gallery opens in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, with founders Jonathan Reed and Graeme Black aiming to showcase artworks inspired by the natural world
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Inside Louis Vuitton’s Murakami London pop-up, a colourful cartoon wonderland with one-of-a-kind caféWallpaper* takes a tour of the Louis Vuitton x Murakami pop-up in London’s Soho, which celebrates the launch of a new ‘re-edition’ accessories collection spanning the greatest hits from the Japanese artist’s long-running collaboration with the house
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Get to know Issey Miyake’s innovative A-POC ABLE line as it arrives in the UKAs A-POC ABLE Issey Miyake launches in London this week, designer Yoshiyuki Miyamae gives Wallpaper* the lowdown on the experimental Issey Miyake offshoot
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London Fashion Week S/S 2023: Ahluwalia to Martine RoseThough slimmed-down, London Fashion Week nonetheless provided the moments of creative expression the city is known for – from Ahluwalia’s ode to Africa to Martine Rose’s much-anticipated runway return
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Discover these fashion brands at London Craft WeekDuring London Craft Week, fashion brands including Smythson, Bally and Serapian are hosting events across the capital
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V&A spotlights the sartorial and social significance of the kimonoFor the latest endeavour of London's Victoria and Albert Museum, Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk explores the evolution of the iconic Japanese garment
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Erdem A/W 2020 London Fashion Week Women's
