London parties get a bad rep

The Evening Standard has launched an investigation into the use of cocaine at high profile parties during London Fashion Week. Events hosted by Donatella Versace, TopShop and Alexander McQueen were all tested for traces of cocaine in their lavatories, all of which proved positive. The investigation was instigated after supermodel Kate Moss last week was revealed by The Mirror as using the class A drug.

Yesterday's parties, hosted by the likes of Patrick Cox, Tank magazine at 43 South Molton and Eley Kishimoto / Ellesse no doubt also had its revelers dabbling with the drug. One wonders if the execution of such tests reveal anything that isn't already widely known. While the fashion industry may be notorious for its frivolity, the scrutiny of its movers and shakers seems highly unnecessary, if not totally unfashionable.