Given that so many of London's designers have been inspired by the plethora of megawatt art exhibitions around the capital, Osman Yousefzada's escape to the Orient offered a pleasant palette cleanser on the last day of the collections. Setting the scene, Yousefzada left a beautifully produced mood book on each guest’s seat sharing his far-flung influences and drawing together his exotic textures, colour and decoration, which were refined by minimalist silhouettes on the runway. Inspired by the ceremonial jewels of the Maharaja of Jaipur, seed beads were sewn in circular patterns, covering his strapless sheaths and cut-out shoulder tops with a subtle tactility, in addition to his soft, toe-less ankle and thigh-high leather boots. Exploding into colour, a Yves Klein blue inkblot print designed by Alex Beattie soon bled onto a summer-weight trench and backless jumpsuit. The show's escapist vibe also incorporated Yousefzada's playful reworking of traditional fez tassels, which were embroidered and printed onto his grass green midi skirt and fringed, collarless coat. A hippy undertone completed his shuffle of continental references - courtesy of an English 1960s festival set - which was imagined as a patchwork of jingling embellished tube skirts teamed with cold-shoulder and scooped-necked knits. Perhaps he did see Matisse's 'The Cut-Outs' after all.
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London label Wed Studio is embracing ‘oddness’ when it comes to bridal dressingThe in-the-know choice for fashion-discerning brides, Wed Studio’s latest collection explores the idea that garments can hold emotions – a reflection of designers Amy Trinh and Evan Phillips’ increasingly experimental approach
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Arts institution Pivô breathes new life into neglected Lina Bo Bardi building in BahiaNon-profit cultural institution Pivô is reactivating a Lina Bo Bardi landmark in Salvador da Bahia in a bid to foster artistic dialogue and community engagement
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Joy Gregory subverts beauty standards with her new exhibition at Whitechapel GalleryUnrealistic beauty standards hide ugly realities in 'Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey '
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‘Dirty Looks’ at the Barbican explores how fashion designers have found beauty in dirt and decayFrom garments buried in River Thames mud to those torn, creased and stained, ‘Dirty Looks’ is a testament to how ‘creativity and new artistic practices can come out of decay’, its curators tell Dal Chodha
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Tyler Mitchell’s London show explores the figure of the Black Dandy, ‘imagining what else masculinity could look like’Originally part of a visual essay to accompany the Met’s ‘Superfine’ 2025 Costume Institute exhibition, ‘Portrait of the Modern Dandy’ goes on display at Gagosian Burlington Arcade in London this week
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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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Nicholas Daley's multicultural roots celebrated in London
