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| We're going on the fashion offensive this weekend (though we still have Friday, Saturday and Sunday picks for the non-fash-pack). After all, this season we're extra-specially proud to be British. New York may have bagsied first spot for AW13 but we came out on top, attracting a record number of buyers, journos and designers (plus Tom Ford, L'Wren Scott, and newbie Rihanna all jumped the Stateside ship). Go London. Everything else seemed to be going supersize too. Tech got tech-ier, locations got cooler/higher/grander and the high street shone… though the FROWs really didn't. Read on for our edit of AW13. |
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• FRI Rotary Bar & Diner
• SAT La Bodega Negra Café
• SUN Nobu Unplugged |
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| Forget the colours, the prints, the themes – the overriding trend at AW13 was technology. Topshop joined forces with Google for "The Future of the Fashion Show" held in The Tanks at Tate Modern. Viewers could watch the catwalk from different perspectives – as model, frow or dresser backstage – and details like nail polishes and music were available immediately afterwards. House of Holland (via eBay) and Mulberry also shared the streaming love, while Burberry upped the techie stakes completely by lauching a made to order catwalk service, where customers could order pieces from this season's catwalk straight after the show. Nifty. |
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We were well juiced this season. At the Glacéau vitaminwater-sponsored shows the looks went through the ages: '60s and '70s cocktail glam adorned the catwalk at PPQ, while Holly Fulton channelled rocker via animal prints and leather and Todd Lynn went for deconstructed, feminine tailoring.
Glacéau vitaminwater is the official soft drinks sponsor of London Fashion Week. Urban Junkies attended all shows mentioned on behalf of Glacéau vitaminwater. For more colourful content go to Facebook.com/vitaminwater.
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| FRIDAY |
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EAT:
ROTARY BAR & DINER |
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PARTY:
BACK TO THE PHUTURE |
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| News just in: Jonathan Downey's multi-functional space is currently in soft launch mode! Rotary Bar & Diner will be holding preview dinners this weekend with 50% off food (all we know is that they have a robata grill. Tick). There's also a Rotary Room, complete with wine room and members club, and Yum Bun is taking over the street food hatch. Plus, on Fridays and Saturdays it will stay open until 4am. Finally a post-East-London-party hangout. To book in for previews email lindsey@rshmr.com. |
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Kick up your heels and get your weekend started with the return of Back to the Phuture. A standout act at Bestival and a monthly draw card for The Half Moon in Putney, these boys will connect the musical dots of the past, present and, erm, phuture, with electronic acts from John Gosling, Mark Jones and 23 Skidoo (to name a few). Get set for a night of electronic debauchery. |
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Doors open 7pm – previews on Thurs, Fri & Sat
50% off food
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| THE COLLECTIONS |
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NOUVEAU ROCK: Holly Fulton did it via animal prints and leather, while a rebellious streak shone through at Moschino Cheap and Chic with leopard, shaggy furs and a even a guitar bag. Julien Macdonald punctuated his comeback with snakeskin, pointy silver shoes and grungey feathers, brocade and hair.
HIGH SHINE: Look to Markus Lupfer for PVC skirts, tops, jackets and dresses. Luxe patent, futuristic limes and iridescent purple featured at Antipodium. Even Burberry did shiny, with transparent, glossy details on its trenches.
DOING IT FOR THE KIDS: Sophia Webster channelled My Little Pony with multicoloured pony hair, pony cut-outs, polka dot motifs, and shoes reminiscent of sweetie wrappers. Vivienne Westwood Red Label used cartoons for make up inspiration. And over at Tom Ford? Kapow!
90s: It's still the decade of choice. At Topshop Unique (pictured above) they did grown up grunge (with a Blur soundtrack). We spotted smiley faces at Jena Theo, skirts worn over trousers at Mulberry, pom pom madness at Sister by Sibling, and low-slung baggy pants at J.W.Anderson which harked back to Gwen's early No Doubt days.
PINK: Pantone got it wrong. Emerald is not the colour of the year; it's pink. Pink from all over the spectrum: bubblegum at Moschino Cheap and Chic; candyfloss at Simone Rocha; twinkly at Topshop; icy hues at Roksanda Ilincic; dusty and silky at Giles; purpley and textured at J JS Lee; and fuschia pops at Tom Ford.
GRANDMA POWER: Not a likely muse, but Granny inspired this season. Henry Holland went for "what granny wore in the 80s", while Simone Rocha paid tribute to both her Irish and Chinese grandmas. Nawwww. |
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A soundtrack that matched the bright, loud and altogether upbeat vibe that pulsated down the catwalk at Paul Smith's Tate Britain show. As David Bowie and Hot Chip blasted through the speakers, magentas, cobalt blues and metallics swam with the silhouette of the modern women, strong, powerful and positive. Girl power just got happy.
Music production by Peter Smith and Andrew Hale. |
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| THE HOUSE BALL BY DAZED & CONFUSED |
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LFW parties seemed to be thin on the ground this season (read: people are still being sensible at the start of the year). Appropriate then, for a full-on blow out by the Dazed Group. After an intimate dinner hosted by AnOther, Dazed & Confused took the reigns, throwing a New York Ball Room-themed after-party curated by artist Matthew Stone. Designers, off-duty models and the It pack were out in full force – Cara, Alexa, Rita, Daisy, Harry Styles, Will.i.am, and Matthew Williamson – sipping on Belvedere cocktails. While freezing fashionistas queued outside with McDonald's, voguing dancers dressed in Meadham Kirchhoff, Astrid Andersen and Nasir Mazhar worked the podiums.
Guests drank cocktails including Belvedere Blush, with pink grapefruit and cranberry; Art of Reading with Belvedere vodka, Mandarine Napoléon and fresh raspberry; and Throwing Shade with Belvedere vodka, Mandarine Napoléon, Chambord, fresh basil and pomegranate juice. |
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| SATURDAY |
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BRUNCH:
La Bodega Negra CafÉ |
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PARTY:
Mambo On Tour |
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| The Mexican revolution continues: Soho stalwart La Bodega Negra is opening up at 11am on Saturdays and Sundays for a Latino-style brunch at its café on Moor Street. Expect everything from lip smacking lobster brioches to spicy huevos rancheros and nachos royale (with Sevruga Caviar, naturally). Hasta luego hangover. |
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Already dreaming of
Ibiza sun? So are we. Good news then that Cafe Mambo is bringing some hot isla vibes to us through a set of dates at Pacha London. Hosting the opening party of "Mambo on Tour" will be resident DJ
Jason Bye and special guest Pete Gooding. There won't be the sunset but it's the closest you'll get. We're giving away 5 pairs of VIP tickets which include VIP access and a glass of bubbly. To enter email
competition@urbanjunkies.com by the end of today. |
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| SIRO-A |
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| Often described as Japan's answer to the Blue Man Group, Siro-A perfectly fuse modern technology with mime, optical illusion and movement all set to a pulsating electro beat. This visually stunning show performed to 30,000 people at the Shanghai Expo and won the Spirit of the Fringe award at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival. Spectacular family entertainment fusing video mapping, laser lights and on stage DJ's to create entertainment for the next generation. Get involved. |
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Siro-A, February 19 – April 22, Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX
Tickets from £17, 0844 873 3433 |
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| Apart from the initial set backs of snow-flight stress, we managed to get to NY, where we dove directly into all things fashion. From Tommy Hilfiger and J. Crew to the adidas #boost launch and a Knicks game, we hit NY up good. To see what we got up to, and to get some ideas for wining and dining for your next trip click here. |
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| SUNDAY |
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BRUNCH:
La Dolce Domenica at
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NOBU UNPLUGGED |
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And for another brunch. Take a trip down Italy way with The Bulgari Hotel, which is hosting a new Sunday brunch and movie experience with a side of swank. Enjoy signature cocktails and a buffet of Italian artisan pastries, breads and decadent desserts (eyes on the pistachio éclairs), or an à la carte menu of antipasti. Once done feasting, kick back with a cinematic digest in front of the state-of the-art screen showing The Third Man. PS. For a £17 supplement you can upgrade to unlimited Moët. Big pimpin'. |
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This Sunday sees the second session of Nobu Unplugged, a showcase of the best in fresh musical talent, all while you dine on sashimi. Homegrown talent is the flavour of the day this time, with performances from up-and-coming Liverpudlian
Jeta, whose strong vocals and poetic lyrics are being championed by Paloma Faith; Indie Folk Leeds lads
Dancing Years, who have been named Independent's IoS Sound of 2013; and soulful London native
Charlie Brown, who has collaborated with The Script and Jay Sean. Sunday blues no more. |
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Screenings at 1.30pm & 3.30pm
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From 7pm
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15 Berkeley Street London, W1J 8DY |
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WEEKEND GUIDE by JC, TR, HT & CS |
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