For UK creatives, Milan Design Week is as much about visual storytelling  as it is about design. Every April, Milan becomes a city of temporary installations, architectural takeovers, and carefully staged environments that are designed to be experienced — and photographed. This article focuses only on verified, recurring facts  about where and how the most Instagrammable installations appear in Milan, without speculation, hype, or unconfirmed project names. It’s written for c

M ilan Design Week has long been a global stage where British designers gain international attention — and Milan Design Week 2026  is no exception. For UK creatives, the week offers something London alone cannot: direct access to global manufacturers, galleries, collectors, and press, all concentrated in one city over a single week. Rather than relying on spectacle, British designers at Milan Design Week are recognised for conceptual strength, material intelligence, and quiet

Milan Design Week  can feel overwhelming the first time you experience it — especially if you’re arriving from the UK and trying to understand how the city truly works during design week. The good news? With the right approach, you can move through Milan confidently, avoid common mistakes, and experience the event the way locals and seasoned insiders do. This guide focuses only on verified, factual information  and is written to feel human, practical, and realistic — not prom

Walk through any part of London on a Friday night and you’ll see it: smudged eyeliner, vintage band tees, plaid mini skirts, low-rise jeans, beaten-up leather jackets and digital cameras dangling from wrists. What looks, at first glance, like a time warp is actually one of the strongest youth style movements right now — a full-blown revival of indie sleaze, 90s plaid and 00s nostalgia , led mainly by Gen Z and younger millennials. This is more than just dressing “like the 200

The UK fashion landscape is entering a transformative chapter. In 2025–2026, the strongest movement shaping British wardrobes is not a new colour trend or a runway silhouette — it’s a cultural shift toward sustainable fashion , circular models such as rental and resale , and a deeper awareness of how clothes are produced, worn and reused. Industry research, including insights highlighted around Spring Fair 2026 , confirms that British consumers are prioritising value, longevi

British presenters Kate Garraway  and Jenni Falconer  unintentionally created one of the week’s most talked-about style moments when they stepped out in near-matching outfits: a polished blazer paired with wide-leg trousers. The coincidence didn’t go unnoticed — and quickly turned into a lesson in how two personalities can wear the same trend in completely different ways. Their matching look highlights a timeless truth in fashion: good tailoring never goes out of style. Kate

London is preparing to host a major new industry event in 2026: the UK AI Fashion Summit , a first-of-its-kind gathering dedicated to the intersection of artificial intelligence, design, retail innovation and creative production. As one of the world’s leading fashion capitals—and a growing hub for AI research—London is uniquely positioned to define how technology will shape the future of the fashion industry. The UK AI Fashion Summit 2026  marks a significant milestone in the

In 2026, Buckingham Palace will open its doors to one of the most anticipated showcases in recent royal history: The Queen’s Fashion exhibition , a landmark presentation dedicated to the wardrobe, jewellery and state gowns of Queen Elizabeth II . For admirers of royal style, global fashion historians and tourists alike, the Queens Fashion exhibition Buckingham Palace 2026  promises a rare and intimate look at the sartorial legacy of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. A Once-

The Victoria & Albert Museum’s DIVA exhibition is drawing crowds from all over London and beyond. As the final weeks tick down, fashion enthusiasts are rushing to experience this unique showcase that celebrates the power, style, and influence of divas in popular culture. If you love fashion, music, and bold self-expression, DIVA offers a rare chance to see iconic costumes and designs up close before the exhibition closes its doors. Iconic red sequin gown on display at the V&A

London Fashion Week (LFW) February 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark event, with some of Britain’s most influential designers already hinting at the styles and themes that will dominate the season. Simone Rocha, David Koma, and KNWLS have begun teasing their upcoming shows, giving fashion enthusiasts a glimpse of the trends that will soon hit the runways. These early announcements reveal how British creativity continues to push boundaries and set global fashion directions w

Fashion SVP returns to Olympia London on 18–19 November 2025, bringing together the UK’s leading fashion brands, manufacturers, and suppliers. This event stands as the premier sourcing show behind British fashion, offering a unique platform where creativity meets production. For anyone involved in the fashion industry—from designers and buyers to production managers and sourcing specialists—Fashion SVP London 2025 promises to be an essential occasion to explore new opportunit

The Fashion Awards 2025, presented by Pandora, will take place on 1 December 2025 at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London. This event is one of the most anticipated nights in the fashion calendar, celebrating creativity, innovation, and excellence in the global fashion industry. Each year, designers, models, stylists, and influencers gather to honor outstanding achievements and set new trends that shape the future of fashion. This blog post explores the highlights of the Fa

What is the Met Gala 2026 theme? On 17 November 2025, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Vogue  announced that the 2026 Met Gala will be built around the theme “Costume Art”, the title of the Costume Institute’s spring 2026 exhibition. Curator in charge Andrew Bolton says the show is inspired by “the centrality of the dressed body in the museum’s vast collection,” bringing fashion out of the basement and into a central position in the museum. Rather than asking whether fashio

The 16th Governors Awards took place on 16 November 2025 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, honouring Debbie Allen, Dolly Parton, Wynn Thomas and Tom Cruise, who received an Honorary Oscar. On the red carpet, the mood was unapologetically bold. Essence described the night as a masterclass in fearless colour and “couture storytelling”, spotlighting a guest list where rich jewel tones, sculptural silhouettes and sharp tailoring did as much talking as the statues in

On 6 November 2025, the ballroom at Claridge’s Hotel in Mayfair, London filled with some of the most influential women in culture for the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards 2025. The event, hosted in partnership with The Platinum Card® by American Express, honours women across fashion, film, art, music, sport and literature. This year’s winners’ list underlined how broad that influence has become: Jade Thirlwall – Musician of the Year , presented by Cheryl, recognising

If you had to put sporty elegance  on a wrist, it would probably look a lot like Sebastian Stan in a Santos de Cartier. Square case, exposed screws, clean Roman numerals.A watch that feels just as right with a sharp tux on the red carpet as it does slipped a little loose with a T-shirt on a Sunday. In Cartier’s latest campaigns, the Marvel alum doesn’t just wear the Santos – he feels  like it: cinematic, precise, a little bit rebellious, and quietly timeless. From aviation da