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Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell to be celebrated in new exhibition

The Fashion and Textile Museum in London has announced its next exhibition will celebrate Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell, who became known as one of the most influential creative and romantic partnerships of ‘Swinging London’ in the 1960s and early 1970s. The ‘Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell’ exhibition will run from October 2, 2026, to April 27,...

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David Hockney, artist and style icon for over half a century

Master painter David Hockney has been a menswear style icon for 50 years with his playful checked suits, punchy bowties, shock of white hair and perfectly round spectacles. A dandy now in his 80s, his artwork and his wardrobe seem to emerge from the same paintbrush. Silhouette, sartorial detailing and pattern are features of his portraits. The...

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Celia Birtwell x Macmillan Cancer Trust

Fashion and textile designer Celia Birtwell has teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Trust to create a set of bespokefashion badges. The accessory is a collaboration for Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The charity fundraising event, which is sponsored by Marks & Spencer, is designed to raise funds to help Macmillan provide vital services...

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RCA honours Alber Elbaz

Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz has been presented with an honorary doctorate by the Royal College of Art for his“significant contribution to culture and industry, both internationally and in the UK.” Elbaz, who has helmed the French fashion house since 2001, following stints at Guy Laroche and Yves Saint Laurent, follows in the footsteps...

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Uniqlo X Celia Birtwell

Fashion and textile designer Celia Birtwell has collaborated with Uniqlo for a second collection based on her 70s signature prints. The Japanese high street brand will launch the range in store from August 22nd, featuring printed silk dresses and headscarves, bright tunics and several designs from Birtwell's archives. Birtwell told Vogue.co.uk...