Have you ever wondered whatever happens to your old, worn clothes after they are recycled?

London-based display, Everything Must Go, is set to increase attention of international waste by following the journey of recycled clothing across the fashion world.

The occasion, curated by Lucy Norris and Clare Patey, has been produced after a five-year research programme, Waste of the fashion world, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.

It will include matters such as establishing new business models for the industry and looking at how the second hand clothing trade is viewed.

The event will aspect Meghna Gupta's movie, Unravel, photographs by Tim Mitchell and recycling workshops by Lizzie Harrison from Remade, Leeds.

On 21 May, Talking Rubbish will bring together designers, entrepreneurs and the public, to discuss the used clothing trade and discover people who are affected by textile waste as part of the exhibition.

Guest speakers will be featuring at the event, including journalist and ethical fashion expert Lucy Siegle, Sarah Farquhar, Head of Oxfam and Kate Goldsworthy from the Material Futures Research Centre at Central St Martins College of Art and Motif.

The expo will run this 7 days at Bargehouse at the Oxo Tower Wharf, London.
 

New designers are appearing almost daily, but every now and then one will come along whose styles are that little bit more different than the rest and who still manages to bring something fresh and new to an ever-changing industry. Anam Naseer, Pakistan-born graduate of Liverpool John Moores University, is one such designer. For her, fashion is about more than just having some fun – "…clothing has a purpose. You should wear it…. You should be artistic but commercial at the same time" – which is what led her to come up with the thought for a fashion brand where products could be modified and interchanged to suit the wearer's taste.

Naseer states the main feature of her work as being "…to transform simplicity into unique clothing , by creating pieces that are detachable to add definition to garments". Take for example removable cuffs that can be transferred to another piece since her collection, or a simple dress that can be worn to the office and then transformed in seconds with a neck-piece to take it straight to the bar for post-work drinks.

Even without this unique clothing twist, her designs are already breathtaking and special. She is influenced by everything around her, from street ethnicity to broken glass, of which the latter seems to be a starting point for her Autumn/Winter 2011 collection that qualities ‘shards' on granite-coloured satin, built up in layers to shape a stunning, haute-couture alternative to the traditional ruffle. My personal favorite is a satin skirt made using this technique that looks enjoy something you might catch a glamorous forest fairy wearing!

So how did she get here? Whilst studying for her degree, Anam volunteered as a stylist and closet assistant for shows such as London Fashion Week – which, a few years later, she returned to not as an assistant but as a designer running her own catwalk performance – and took work placements in well-recognized theme houses "to see how the real designers work out there". Whether she was marketing, designing or learning production techniques, everything she did gave her precious insight into how to start her own brand, not that it was without its hurdles. "The hardest thing about launching your own brand," she says, "is having patience. One day the fashion is in and the next day it is out. Not everyone will enjoy your styles. I aspiration I knew that it not going to be as easy as I idea!

If you're starting out within the fashion motif industry, Anam's suggestion to you is to receive as many work placements as you can and to do a variety of jobs, for example styling or journalism, rather than just sticking to the one you know finest – you might find that design is not your passion after all! "Just work hard and go for it and don't provide up", she recommends, as well as following fashion shows and websites to stay on top of the latest trends. This is a very commercially-minded young designer undeniably, and I wouldn't be surprised if her combination of pure theme talent and business savvy turn the Anam Naseer label into one of the hottest ‘ones to watch' of this year.

Currently, she's working on a new range that's staying with the theme of surface detail and intercut styles, but with some Swarovski crystal beading, more sculptured shapes and more ethnic patterns to reflect her Pakistani background. Her thought is to expand the label nation-extensive.

Buy Anam's unique clothing on TellusFashion.
 

Have you ever wondered whatever happens to your old, worn clothes after they are recycled?

London-based expo, Everything Must Go, is set to raise attention of global waste by following the path of recycled clothing across the fashion world.

The occasion, curated by Lucy Norris and Clare Patey, has been produced after a five-year research program, Waste of the fashion world, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.

It will include matters such as establishing new business models for the industry and looking at how the second hand clothing trade is viewed.

The occasion will feature Meghna Gupta's film, Unravel, photographs by Tim Mitchell and recycling workshops by Lizzie Harrison from Remade, Leeds.

On 21 May, Talking Rubbish will bring together designers, entrepreneurs and the public, to discuss the used clothing trade and explore people who are affected by textile waste as part of the exhibition.

Guest speakers will be featuring at the event, including journalist and ethical fashion expert Lucy Siegle, Sarah Farquhar, Head of Oxfam and Kate Goldsworthy from the Material Futures Research Centre at Central St Martins College of Art and Motif.

The display will run this week at Bargehouse at the Oxo Tower Wharf, London.
 

Colin McDowell, founder of Fashion Fringe, today revealed that he feels there is too much support for emerging fashion designers in the UK.

He explained in a talk at Graduate Fashion Week in discussion with designers Marcus Wilmont and Jean-Pierre Braganza that the UK is producing more fashion designers than the industry can sustain. Colin, who worked as a designer in the Italian industry, compared the UK with Milan where very few new fashion designers are produced and recommended students to go there to set up their businesses.

"There are far too numerous shows at London Fashion 7 days to keep your sanity. And New York is going the same way," he said of the over saturated market.

He also uttered his disappointment that London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins do not performance at Graduate Fashion 7 days. He said the Australians would describe it as "the cultural cringe", producing an even bigger divide between London and the rest of the UK. "I'm shocked that London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins don't performance here," the former Sunday Times fashion journalist said "I know they'd say ‘we were better'" he continued, referring to the independent shows each college hosts which attract major press attention.

He encouraged the young spectators of fashion students to be proud of their roots and their selected universities to combat the elitist view of London colleges.
 

Irish couture , Tyrrell and Brennan are taking their made to order assortment to the newly-honoured globe fashion capital London this October.

For four days the five personality Halkin Hotel will host the brand's showroom style event since 5 - 8 October alongside individual appointments with clients.

This will be the initial visit of its kind for the label but they hope to hold similar events always in the future.

They said: "we are looking forward to exhibiting our couture creations to a new spectators within a city we worship and are characteristically excited about meeting clients for the first time and giving them a taste of what we do and eventually whatever we can do for them."

The womenswear brand, based within Dublin, is a favourite with celebrities such as American first lady Michelle Obama and Grammy award winning singer Enya. Their popularity comes from a combination of understanding the needs of modern women and classic couture techniques.

Niall Tyrrell and Donald Brennan founded the brand 15 years ago and are dedicated to providing a selected experience for clients since the first consultation to the final made-to-measure result. Whether you have to the perfect work suit or a red carpet look, Tyrell and Brennan's sleek cuts and understated sophistication are the perfect option.
 

London Jewellery Week, exhibiting some of the best talent within the handmade jewellery industry kicks off today. And unlike the closed-off Fashion Weeks, there is plenty for the public to get involved with too.

There are five main functions happening across the 7 days, which runs from 11 to 17 June, and several smaller occasions happening around London too.

LJW kicks off with The Jewellery Show London happening at Somerset House between 12 and 13 June. This exclusive two day trade-only event will play host to a carefully selected range of 90 of the leading UK and worldwide jewellery designers, suppliers and brands, including TellusFashion's own Trisori. With Pandora as the headline sponsor holding catwalk shows throughout the two days displaying trend-defining jewellery items.

Since 14 to 17 June at Somerset House, Jewel opens its doors to London's handmade jewellery lovers. This is the flagship occasion for LJW and is the best place to purchase the most thrilling and bright contemporary jewelry anywhere in the UK. You'll find Jerboa Jewelry and many more to feast your eyes on. This is the perfect place for collectors and lovers of stunning and contemporary jewelry.

If you fancy taking a trip across town then why not check out Treasure East at Old Spitalfields Market between 15 and 17 June. Gem East is a three day exhibit of exciting new jewellery designers, plus fabulous costume handmade jewellery and vintage items. Not only are you able to buy stunning jewelry since the newest designers on the scene, but there will also be a assortment of interactive jewellery making workshops and demonstrations featuring London-based jewellery schools and designers.

Other occasions across the week include: Glittery Greenwich which will see Greenwich Market being taken over to become London's biggest jewellery market and also Essence: Ethical Jewelry Pavilion, exhibiting the original collective of ethical and sustainable jewellers, taking place at Somerset House between 14 and 17 June.

Several venues across London play host to smaller functions at LJW including Wendy Ramshaw: Rooms of Dreams, 11 to 17 June in the Terrace Rooms at Somerset House exhibiting key pieces spanning Ramshaw's career, since the 60s to the present day. At the Craft Central Galleries you will find 14 Carat, a collective of 14 contemporary designer brands who have joined forces to exhibit together, and at the Craft Central Cornershop, JeDeCo's ‘Summer within the City' expo will be displayed. This display sees the work of twelve designer makers who evoke the heat, shade, colour and vibrancy of summer life within London.

LJW hosts a whole variety of functions, skills and gorgeous jewellery designers, suppliers and brands. This is an event not to be missed and a must for all handmade jewellery lovers.

 

With her smouldering green eyes, doll-like features and killer smile, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has long been acclaimed, by fans and critics alike, as the 'most stunning woman within the fashion world and counts Julia Roberts amid her legion of admirers.

Unfortunately, with a bout of baby weight gain and a particularly nasty tabloid snap, Aishwarya has fallen prey to vicious comments and internet bashing - evidently even her most loyal support has only been skin deep. Many have claimed that it is her 'civic' duty to remain at the top of
the fashion world, and by succumbing to the dreaded post-partum weight gain thereby proving that she is only mortal after all, she is letting everyone down.

Aishwarya has maintained a dignified silence and turned a seemingly blind eye to the cruel taunts, but this 7 days she proved that revenge is the finest rebuttal by turning up looking nothing short of gorgeous at the Cannes Movie Festival.

Looking, if possible, more gorgeous in the fashion world than before (they say maternal glow is the best make up there is), Aishwarya showed off her womanly figure in a beautiful intricately embroidered sari with a mandarin collar. Her hair was pulled back by an understated gold
band within a messy updo, with face-framing tendrils enhancing her negligible makeup and catlike eyes. Her cheeks sported a natural flush and her skin was rosy and glowing - she looked every inch the beauty queen.

 

Leather is just for bikers and rockers? This ideology needs to be thrown out the window this season, as despite being a fairly brave material of preference, we all pretty much own a leather jacket or a few panels of leather in something or other. What about leather cocktail dresses on the other hand? "EEEKK" well hold your first shock thoughts of the leather dress, as celebs have been favoring this one trend this season. This provocative trend of leather can be in a variety of designs and diverse shapes of dresses to suit personal tastes and convey personalities.

The key to managing and pulling off this leathery appearance is most obviously confidence which most celebs ooze anyway. However, let's take some inspiration since our fav celebs who are rocking leather cocktail dresses within as many ways as feasible! These fashionistas are setting the boundaries for leather so can you be persuaded by our beloved celebs? Why not swap your LBD to a sexy LLD (little leather dress)? You will be amazed at how hot you can appearance by choosing the appropriate style of leather cocktail dresses and how many heads you'll turn and nods of approval you will get. So, don't just snap up a leather dress as soon as you've viewed one on a rail you have to to address your body silhouette and it needs to fit you like a glove. A small tip is to not over do on accessories as leather is a statement piece and doesn't should to be dressed up anymore. Take a appearance at these celebs who have hit the nail on the head when it comes to leather dresses…

Celebs like Nicole Richie and Jennifer Aniston giving a touch of complexity to the leather dress opting for a higher neckline by letting the leather talk for itself. However, if you are feeling slightly more boldand want to add abit more sex appeal follow in the footsteps of Kelly Rowland and Annalynne McCord.
 

Colin McDowell, founder of Fashion Fringe, today revealed that he feels there is too much support for emerging fashion designers within the UK.

He explained within a talk at Graduate Fashion Week within discussion with designers Marcus Wilmont and Jean-Pierre Braganza that the UK is producing more fashion designers than the business can sustain. Colin, who worked as a designer in the Italian industry, compared the UK with Milan where very few new fashion designers are produced and recommended students to go there to set up their businesses.

"There are far too several shows at London Fashion 7 days to keep your sanity. And New York is going the same way," he said of the over saturated market.

He also voiced his disappointment that London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins do not performance at Graduate Fashion Week. He said the Australians would illustrate it as "the cultural cringe", producing an even bigger divide between London and the rest of the UK. "I'm shocked that London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins don't performance here," the former Sunday Times fashion journalist said "I know they'd say ‘we were better'" he continued, referring to the individual shows each college hosts which attract major press attention.

He encouraged the young audience of fashion students to be proud of their roots and their special universities to combat the elitist view of London colleges.
 

Irish couture , Tyrrell and Brennan are taking their tailored assortment to the newly-crowned globe fashion capital London this October.

For four days the five star Halkin Hotel will host the brand's showroom style event since 5 - 8 October alongside independent appointments with clients.

This will be the initial visit of its kind for the brand but they hope to hold comparable occasions invariably in the future.

They said: "we are looking forward to showcasing our couture creations to a new crowd in a city we care for and are classically excited about meeting clients for the initial time and giving them a taste of whatever we do and at the end of the day what we can do for them."

The womenswear brand, based in Dublin, is a favorite with stars such as American initial lady Michelle Obama and Grammy award winning singer Enya. Their popularity comes since a combination of understanding the needs of modern women and classic couture techniques.

Niall Tyrrell and Donald Brennan founded the label 15 years ago and are dedicated to providing a chosen knowledge for clients from the initial consultation to the final made-to-measure result. Whether you should the perfect work suit or a red carpet appearance, Tyrell and Brennan's sleek cuts and understated complexity are the perfect option.