#Ahluwalia Archives - Voir Fashion https://www.voirfashion.co.uk Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:27:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.17 The Top Rising Brands To Shop This Autumn https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/the-top-rising-brands-to-shop-this-autumn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-top-rising-brands-to-shop-this-autumn Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:27:40 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=62315 With the coming of a new season, autumn is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe and what
better way to do so than shop the freshest emerging talent? We’ve got the run-down of the top
up-and-coming labels for your perfect autumn looks fit for every occasion to keep you looking
hot even when temperatures drop.

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]]> With the coming of a new season, autumn is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe and what better way to do so than shop the freshest emerging talent? We’ve got the run-down of the top up-and-coming labels for your perfect autumn looks fit for every occasion to keep you looking hot even when temperatures drop.

Conner Ives

Just two years after graduating from Central Saint Martins, the London-based American designer Conner Ives holds an impressive host of celeb fans including Rihanna, Charlie XCX and Dua Lipa as well as a devoted following for his reclaimed patchwork dresses. Recently part of NET-A-PORTER’s Vanguard initiative for emerging talent, the creative focuses on eco-responsibility using deadstock fabric and recycled vintage clothing to create his offbeat collections inspired by streetwear and American youth culture, drawing inspiration from American female archetypes such as Jackie Kennedy and Kamala Harris. We love the use of bright colours and prints for a laid-back look.

Sukeina

Designer Omar Salam drew inspiration from his personal history, having been born in France
and adopted by an American woman, for his signature panelled dresses and separates made using intricate West African braiding techniques. Experimenting with new origami tailoring, his autumn collection is perfect for office wear with a preppy-chic aesthetic and his label also includes statement dresses for evening wear.

Jawara Alleyne

Channelling the punk-rock spirit and DIY aesthetic, the London-based Jamaican-born designer Jawara Alleyne used deadstock fabric and safety pins for his eco-conscious, skin-baring, edgy streetwear collection including ripped tees, neons, patchwork designs and baggy jeans that will have you fiercely standing out from the crowd.

Saul Nash

The British designer and movement director Saul Nash focuses on hybridising tracksuits and tailoring to create the ultimate sporty streetwear aesthetic. Not short of success, the talented creative won the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, just a week after winning the International Woolmark Prize in May. His autumn Rituals collection, featuring shell jackets, comfortable hoodies and joggers, is inspired by family traditions and the culture of community.

Ahluwalia

Although not new to the fashion scene, London-based female designer Priya Ahluwalia is changing menswear as we know it. The winner of the 2021 Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, incorporates elements of her Nigerian and Indian heritage into her designs through beading, embroidery, and bright colours. Having previously launched a capsule collection with Ganni, so many women were shopping the menswear garments last year that she is now incorporating womenswear looks into her own line, including laser-printed denim and ruched dresses made with recycled fabrics. From going out-out to heading to the office, there are fire fits for every occasion this autumn.

Puppets and Puppets

With a label named after her Chihuahua-terrier rescue, Puppet, the artist-turned-designer Carly
Mark doesn’t come from a conventional fashion school background but she certainly doesn’t lack talent. The collection includes quirky looks perfect to nail the weird-girl aesthetic trend such as show-stopping hoop skirts, lace logo pants and fruit-printed blazers.

Diotima

Named after an ancient Greek priestess, Diotima centers around female artisans as designer Rachel Scott partners with native Jamaican artists to create her label’s signature pieces including web tops and hand-crocheted garments, often styling them with sleek tailored
separates. The collection has you covered for all occasions including twill blazers and tailored trousers for workwear and crochet dresses and tops for partywear.

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Nensi Dojaka

The London-based Albanian designer Nensi Dojaka has been on our fashion radar for a while but her unique perspective on the Y2K aesthetic is a must-have for your autumn wardrobe as the trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Our favourite celebs Rihanna, Beyonce, Zendaya, and Bella Hadid are all fans of the LBDs and going-out tops with daring cutouts and delicate strap details that will have you looking hot af even on a chilly night out.

Words by Emily Hemsley

Header Image – @jawaraalleyne

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]]> Mulberry X Ahluwalia: A Celebration Of British Talent And 5 Decades Of The Brand https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/mulberry-x-ahluwalia-a-celebration-of-british-talent-and-5-decades-of-the-brand/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mulberry-x-ahluwalia-a-celebration-of-british-talent-and-5-decades-of-the-brand Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:05:42 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=28998 Mulberry has decided to partner with young British talent for the celebration of its 50th anniversary. “Mulberry Editions” is a series of collaborations with young and upcoming talent from the British Fashion scene, that will not only celebrate the brand’s five decades in business but the importance of committing to environmental and social causes through clothing.

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“Mulberry Editions” is a series of collaborations with young and upcoming talent from the British Fashion scene, that will not only celebrate the brand’s five decades in business but the importance of committing to environmental and social causes through clothing.

Some of the designers participating in this exclusive project are Priya Ahluwalia, Richard Malone and Nicholas Dale… all of which have become known for their innovative designs and dedication to a responsible and multicultural fashion cycle.

The latest collaboration announced, and probably our favourite one too, is the one with Priya Ahluwalia. The two labels will be collaborating for a capsule collection of accessories centred on tradition and incorporation of cultural diversity.

London-based designer Priya Ahluwalia, who has recently collaborated with Danish label Ganni for another environmentally aware collection, will be venturing for the first time into the creation of accessories – from scarves to handbags. However, from what we can see, these won’t be just any other accessories. The designer has managed to showcase and pay homage to her Indian-Nigerian heritage through all of her creations and will continue to do so through this collaboration.

“I haven’t yet had a chance to make accessories and I think with Mulberry x Ahluwalia, we’ve brought together our mutual values to create beautiful pieces that people can buy and cherish forever”

– Priya Ahluwalia, Harper’s Bazaar

The Mulberry x Ahwlualia line-up consists of the iconic Mulberry designs, such as the portobello tote, reimagined together with elements and themes inspired by the Black culture – specifically black hair. The designs will be inspired by the beauty of black hair and hairstyles, by traditional techniques of braiding, by the diversity of hair texture, and most importantly by the understanding of hair as a means of expression.

We are certain that it will be an interesting collection, one that could not only form part of our day-to-day wear but that can demonstrate how cultural elements can be showcased and admired through fashion without the risk of cultural appropriation. Paying homage to a culture (or more) through carefully manufactured and designed products.

The collection is meant to celebrate the “artistry, rituals and symbolism of Afro-Caribbean hair and Priya’s own personal narrative,” explained the luxury lifestyle brand, Mulberry, in its press release. This will take form thanks to the capsule’s unique designs, bold colours, daring patterns and rich meaning.

But it doesn’t end there, the collaboration has been presented as part of Ahluwalia’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection during London Fashion Week, where the designer also presented ‘Parts of Me’ – a short film directed by Akinola Davies Jr that pays homage to the importance of hair in Black culture.

With the aim to properly present hair as more than a stylistic element, and to continue the conversation about the significance of black culture in the creation of this project Mulberry and Ahluwalia have collaborated on a second film – ‘Tools of Expression’ as an extension to the project.

The Mulberry x Ahluwalia collection is available now on Mulberry.com and in stores globally. Check it out!

Words By Chiara Ferrari

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]]> Ganni x Ahluwalia – A sustainable-only collaboration https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/ganni-x-ahluwalia-a-sustainable-only-collaboration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ganni-x-ahluwalia-a-sustainable-only-collaboration Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:59:27 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=22900 The London-based designer Priya Ahwualia has made her debut in womenswear by the hand of Ganni, with a party-inspired collection preparing us for the arrival of summer and return to responsible social freedom.

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The London-based designer Priya Ahluwalia has made her debut in womenswear by the hand of Ganni, with a party-inspired collection preparing us for the arrival of summer and return to responsible social freedom.

We cannot deny that at first, the collaboration between the two brands surprised us, the partnership between the upcoming menswear fashion label with the global womenswear brand seemed like an unusual match due to their diverse fashion agendas. But once we were presented with the collection concept it all made sense.

Photo Credit: Ganni X Ahluwalia

The two fashion brands are united by their core value of sustainability, prioritising a manufacturing process that centres on a circular economy and upcycled designs. Ahluwalia and Ganni are outspoken advocates for slow fashion and have been known for the incorporation of responsible and eco-friendly garments into their collections. Therefore, their decision to unite following their common responsible take on fashion resulted in a partnership that represents more than a marketing strategy… It resulted in a collection that re-directs the negative and ‘fast’ trends in the production of fashion, and that demonstrates that for something to be stylish it doesn’t always have to be new.

The collection is made out of 19 pieces created by Nigerian-Indian designer Priya Ahwualia, who used upcycled deadstock fabrics and leftover styles that went unused in Ganni’s 2020 collections (mostly as a result of the Covid-19 lockdowns).

It was not the first time the designer experimented with the inclusion of responsible wear in her design and stylistic vision. In fact, in February 2021 Ahluwalia was announced as the winner of the Elizabeth II Award for Fashion Design, following her incorporation of vintage and waste materials (gathered from different parts of the world) into its designs.

“We have wanted to dive into the world of upcycling and reworking for some time now, in a more structured way. It’s been so inspiring to work with Priya because creating responsibly is at the core of what she does”

Ditte Reffstrup, creative director of Ganni

The upcycled collection with its matching sets, shape-hugging designs, vivid colourway and fun patterns will be available starting from Friday, April 23. You will be able to purchase the party-ready looks, ranging from $100 to $1,350, from both online and in Ganni stores across the world.

But it doesn’t end there, look out for the second Ganni X Ahluwalia capsule expected for later this year, and the confirmed launch of Ahluwalia’s independent womenswear collection.

Sign up to be the first to shop the collaboration’s collection here.

Words By Chiara Ferrari

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]]> Virtual London Fashion Week Roundup: Day One of Unique Digitial Event https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/virtual-london-fashion-week-roundup-day-one-of-unique-digitial-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=virtual-london-fashion-week-roundup-day-one-of-unique-digitial-event Sat, 13 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.voirfashion.co.uk/virtual-london-fashion-week-roundup-day-one-of-unique-digitial-event/ So that is day one complete of the first-ever digital London Fashion Week and it’s fair to say we have been amazed. Yes, the catwalk has gone, (COVID-19, we’re looking at you) but it did not stop the LFW festivities. Well, put it like this, to say we were spoilt rotten is an understatement! Well, […]

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Priya Ahluwalia’s photography on London Fashion Week 2020

So that is day one complete of the first-ever digital London Fashion Week and it’s fair to say we have been amazed. Yes, the catwalk has gone, (COVID-19, we’re looking at you) but it did not stop the LFW festivities. Well, put it like this, to say we were spoilt rotten is an understatement!

Well, here you have it. A round-up on all the events, coming to you straight from the comfort of your sofa. Earlier in the year, the British Fashion Council announced that its biannual London Fashion Week Men’s would make history by becoming a digital-only and gender-neutral mix of both men’s and women’s wear.

Today we experienced a jam-packed day of all kinds of multi-media content including virtual showrooms, interviews, mini-films and podcasts to bring the fashion, culture and technology worlds together. Giving the chance for designers to share their experiences and thoughts over the last few months. James Massiah: Clio Corset To kick things off James Massiah, spoken word artist, opened up LFW with a poem to reminisce on the manic few months we’ve all been through and to get us excited for the future. “Looking forward to a lot of things when this thing is done. Bless those that I know I won’t see in the summer sun”, he said. In the two-minute poem he also made reference to the current BLM protests in response to the death of George Floyd in saying “Couple statutes in the sea, and then some statutes they got wrong and when that’s all said and done, let’s throw a party or two.” If one thing is for sure, he gave us a boost of optimism for romance, partying and hope for the rest of the year to come. What a way to kick off the show. Check out the full video Nicholas Daley: ‘The Abstract Truth Film’Showing off his Fall 2020 Menswear, Nicolas Daley really has a knack for leaving you speechless. And boy he did just that. His real panache for fashion combined with his taste in music gave us a live performance to kick start the show with three young musicians- Rago Foot, Kwake Bass and Wu-Lu- experimenting with jazz with psychedelic rock. The energy was second to none. Daley’s collection took inspiration from the 1970s, black abstract art movement and Afrofuturism with a line featuring kaki kimonos, layered tartan jackets and 70’s shades. We really didn’t know where to look but were quite amazed. Check out our favourite pieces from the collection here Lou Dalton English menswear fashion designer, Lou Dalton was joined on a Zoom chat by Gordon Richardson (designer and co-founder of LFW Men’s), Stewart Williamson (stylist of Lou Dalton) and Mark Neville (photographer) to discuss her latest collection and her lockdown motivations.

Lou’s LMFW AW202 collection is summed up by her as “quiet noise”. Her clothing is described as contemporary yet timeless. The simplicity to her designs are eye-catching but versatile to wear as experiments with layers, tweedy jackets double-faced wool and checked patterns. Now that’s officially stepping into Autumn. Check out the collection here Ahluwalia ‘Jalebi’ Moving swiftly on, we were taken to ‘Jalebi’, Priya Ahluwalia’s 3D VR photography exhibition and name of the designer’s latest book. For AW20, Priya designed a 360-degree exhibition, photographed by Laurence Ellis, which explored what it’s like to be a young, mixed heritage person living in Britain in 1965. It allowed us to see through Ahluwalia’s eyes to understand her experiences of visiting Southall, Britain’s first Punjabi community. See some of our favourite pieces from the exhibition hereWhy Are We Compelled to Create? We don’t want to give anything away. But we were absolutely inspired listening to the voices of designers and creators talk about what London Fashion Week means to them. With designer Matteo Bigliardi simply and rightly putting it: “it’s all about freedom of expression, and freedom to create.” They also spoke up to share how they’re making their mark on the world; whether that be supporting efforts in sustainability, refugees or diversity. This event really was a much-needed breath of fresh air and optimism. Take a listen for yourself University of Westminster 2020 MA Menswear For this LFW this year’s graduates ‘show an eclectic mix of influences and approaches to the discipline of menswear.’ The pieces channelled everything from spacesuit vibes to full-on glitz and glamour to detailed and colourful patchworking. They really explored different dynamics of menswear fashion and we were not left disappointed. A real exciting sight for the eyes. Check out our favourite pieces from their collection here Robyn Lynch supported by Rapha We all got a little bit emotional watching Robyn Lynch’s ‘time capsule’ home movie, which documents how life has changed since the COVID-19 lockdown, definitely something to show your grandchildren. “As a nation, our physical health has been attacked, our mental health eroded, our economy battered, and our society put to the ultimate test.” She recognised the struggle but was very quick to acknowledge the good in how times like these can be used to our advantage. The short film documents the making of her latest 7 look collection. Head to Lynch’s website to check out the collection. DANIEL w. FLETCHERWe joined in with an Instagram live with fashion designer and Menswear Artistic Director for Fiorucci, Daniel Fletcher who spoke to British Vogues Miss Vogue Editor Naomi Pike about his new AW20 collection and what’s up next for him in fashion. In his latest collection, Fletcher really came through with the pastels, panelling, clean tailoring and a lot of flares. You really think fashion-forward with this collection and we are all for it. Take a look and shop the collection here. Chalayan Cyprus born fashion designer Hussein Chalayan is best known for his uses of film, installations, dance and forms. But his latest collection featured a mix of quilt, monochrome and simplistic printed pieces. The collection still featured classic Chalayan signature looks including strapping and heavy shouldered coats and jackets. He really experimented with block colours and contrasts. Certainly a bold collection. Here are some of our favourite looks. And the day doesn’t end there. Upcoming we’ve got conversations with Fashion Director Bruce Pask, a chat with gentleman blogger and creative consultant Matthew Zorpas and ending the day in a discussion with ICEBERG and River Island. It’s been a lot of fun but not to worry. There are still two more fashion packed days of conversations with designers and collection releases to come. Words Clare Stephenson

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