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They said/We said: This year’s British Fashion Council award nominations are out, including Erdem, Victoria Beckham, and Kate Middleton faves

By Erin Lukas | September 7th, 2011 | 4:00 pm

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Erdem's collaboration with the Bay

The British Fashion Council just released the nominations for this year’s awards and surprise, surprise Kate Middleton favourites Sarah Burton and Erdem (yay!) are up for the Designer of the Year award alongside the always-thrilling Christopher Kane.

Other big nominations include Victoria Beckham for Designer Brand of the Year, even after last year’s controversy started by industry veterans over her nomination in the same category. (But, hey, she can sing, dance, and be pregnant in heels, so that’s got to count for something, right?) This time around, she’s up against Burberry, Stella McCartney, and Tom Ford. (In the case of Ford, apparently living part-time in London makes you a British designer?)

In the Model of the Year category, rockstar and supermodel offspring Georgia May Jagger will battle it out with Chanel muses Stella Tennant and Kristen McMenamy. Meanwhile, we’ve got a soft spot for all nominees in the Emerging Talent category. How can you choose between Mary Katrantzou, J.W. Anderson, and Peter Pilotto? The winners will be announced at a ceremony on November 28.
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Q&A: Todd Lynn’s toughed out tailoring hits the big time

By Randi Bergman | January 14th, 2011 | 3:07 pm

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Left, Todd Lynn. Right, Chiaki Nozu, photo by Ian Gavan.

When Todd Lynn moved to London in 1998, we doubt the Smith Falls native guessed that he’d one day be atop the British fashion scene. Already beloved by the likes of Rihanna, Mick Jagger, Courtney Love and fellow Canuck Coco Rocha, the tailor with a hard rock edge was recognized by the British Fashion Council at last night’s Fashion Forward awards. Along with Meadham Kirchoff and Peter Pilotto, Lynn recieved a two season-long sponsorship focusing on financial and business planning.

Eager to hear how he’s been taking it all in, we quizzed Lynn on the award, the future, and of course, how it feels to be repping Canada across the pond!

How does it feel to be recognized for your talent in such a big way?
I’m thrilled to have been selected as one of the designers to receive the BFC’s Fashion Forward Award.  It’s great to have my hard work recognized by a panel of some of the most influential fashion people in London.

What is the Fashion Forward fund going to help you do for the next year?
The money will go towards the expenses of the show, but I am especially looking forward to working with the teams at the BFC and [Coutts & Co] on the mentoring side of the award which will provide invaluable business insight and information to help my business grow.

How does it feel to be the only Canadian in the mix?
Yay Canada! I’m so proud to be part of the group of Canadians who are such a big part of London Fashion Week. It’s great that we can show the fashion talent that Canada can produce and that we can hopefully give a little inspiration to those fashion students slaving away in Canada, in showing that they can make it…. If they work very very very hard.

Any way you’d give us a tiny little tidbit into what fall looks like? We can’t wait!
I never give anything away before the show…. Watch this space…

For more on Todd Lynn, check out our video of his designs on the runway of Coco Rocha’s Strut for a Cure fashion show!

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Fashion news: Attack of the Brits + one Canuck! Vivienne Westwood, Gareth Pugh, Todd Lynn and more!

By Randi Bergman | January 14th, 2011 | 11:27 am

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Peter Pilotto, Christopher de Vos (Peter Pilotto) Edward Meadham, Benjamin Kirchhoff (Meadham Kirchhoff) and Todd Lynn. Photo by Christopher James/British Fashion Council

The British Fashion Council awarded the coveted Fashion Forward awards to Meadham Kirchhoff, Peter Pilotto and Canadian Todd Lynn! Go team go! [BFC]

Goddess/model Lara Stone stars in Calvin Klein‘s first collection commercial. Minimalism for everyone! [Fashionologie]

Vivienne Westwood has redesigned the Brit Awards statuette with her signature rebellious flair. [This is London]

Gareth Pugh made his Italian debut at Pitti Immagine yesterday with yet another creepily transfixing film. Watch the complete video! [SHOWstudio]

And more on that tiny little bit of news. You know, Target coming to Canada and all… No biggie. [Financial Post]

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Fashion news: Erdem wins BFC/Vogue fund and Danielle Steele’s Louboutin obsession…er, collection

By Lara Tobin | March 31st, 2010 | 12:41 pm

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ERDEM Fall 2010. Photography by Peter Stigter

Montreal’s Erdem Moralioglu beat out stiff competition from Christopher Kane, Marios Schwab and Nicholas Kirkwood to will the inaugural British Fashion Council/Vogue Fashion Fund award. The award comes with a £200,000 (about CAD$310,000) prize. [Vogue UK]

Fashion industry VIPs like Maggie Rizer and PPR chairman François-Henri Pinault are teaming up to launch “A Bid to Save the Earth”, a green auction at Christie’s to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Donations that will be bid on include a private fitting and custom suits by Stella McCartney and Harry Winston watches. [Racked]

Danielle Steel reportedly owns more than 6,000 pairs of Louboutins. Of course she does. [Coutorture] Read more »

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Fashion news: McQueen label to carry on, models-turn-DJs, Anna Wintour abandons the Diesel show, and more

By Lara Tobin | February 18th, 2010 | 12:26 pm

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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Spring 2010. Photography by Peter Stigter

One week after the news of Alexander McQueen‘s suicide, the Gucci Group confirmed that the designer’s label will continue. GG President and CEO Robert Polet said, “We believe in the future of the brand…Lee was very proud of the people working in his company, and so am I.” [Vogue UK]

Meanwhile the British Fashion Council will pay tribute to McQueen at London Fashion Week, setting up a wall in the main tent where guests can pin notes written to the designer and his family. At the end of the week, the BFC will compile the notes into a book and give it to the McQueen’s family. [WWD] Read more »

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Fashion news: McQueen’s alien shoe inspiration, Marc Jacobs’ French honours, and how not to throw a fashion show

By Lara Tobin | January 21st, 2010 | 12:24 pm

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Photo of McQueen shoe by Peter Stigter

Do the shoes on the left look familiar? An intrepid commenter on Fashionista has uncovered the secret source of Alexander McQueen’s alien footwear—a video for ’70s rock band The Tubes’ “White Punks on Dope.” [Fashionista]

André Leon Talley smack talks Golden Globes style: “When you start watching red-carpet shows at 6:00 p.m. and don’t see a stunning dress until 9:00 p.m. — Julianna Margulies’s ruby paillette crepe robe de style with cutouts, by Narciso Rodriguez — it’s sad what passes for style in Hollywood.” [Vogue, via The Cut] Read more »

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Fashion news: Tony Blair goes luxe, cavewoman beauty and Michael Kors, video game hero

By Lara Tobin | January 12th, 2010 | 12:35 pm

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Photography by Peter Stigter

Photography by Peter Stigter

Our gamer prayers have been answered: A video game based on Project Runway launches March 2. According to WWD, Tim Gunn, Heidi Klum and Michael Kors “don’t carry Uzis, kill monsters or zoom along city streets in souped-up hot rods, ” but that would be amazing! [WWD]

Tony Blair turns from politics to luxury goods. Although not yet confirmed, a source has revealed that Mr. Blair is wrapping up a deal with LVMH to work in an advisory role for the world’s largest luxury goods firm. [Grazia] Read more »

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