GFW 2014 Venue Confirmed

Graduate Fashion Week is fast approaching, but with Earls Court set to be demolished and the events usually being held here, the new venue has been highly anticipated. The speculation is now over however as today it has been confirmed that one of the most important dates in students fashion calendars is going to be at the Truman Brewery, London E1.

Ingenious or stupid? We discussed this is a previous lecture at uni the other month and some would say it seems odd to have such an event in a brewery of all places. It doesn't particularly bother me but maybe the sheer fact it's in 'fashionable' Shoreditch is one of the selection reasons. What do you make of the new venue and if you're showing at the next GFW how do you feel about having your work showcased here?

Inside the venue

Karen Walker Forever Summer 2013

Australian sunglasses designer Karen Walker has released her Forever Summer 2013 collection. She enlisted photographer Ari Seth Cohen of the blog 'Advanced Style' to shoot the campaign and describes it as a 'celebration of eternal optimism.' Unique to this season is Karen Walker's creative use of signature metal filigree detailing, incorporated both on and incased in the acetate of several of the frames.

Having a look at the collection, I think it's amazing and so chic looking. Each design is individual and true to Karen's style and I love the playfulness she puts in to each and every pair. I also love how they haven't got your typical model to rock these frames in the campaign, it just proves that the antithesis of her brand is whether you're 25 or 75 you can rock her shades. The photos were also taken in each individual ladies home, which I think adds a nice personal touch.