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Julien Macdonald: ‘King of Glamour’ returns to LFW

Welsh fashion designer Julien Macdonald, who has worked for Chanel and Givenchy, is probably one of the most recognisable faces of British fashion for his unapologetic take on opulent glamour, pairing intricate embellishments and rich textures with sexy silhouettes, and the undisputed ‘King of Glamour’ is back, returning to the London Fashion...

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LFW AW26 expands through heritage returns, strategic support & renewed momentum

London Fashion Week (LFW) AW26 came to a close on Monday evening with a clear sense of reinforcement. The February edition featured more than 90 designers and brands on the official British Fashion Council (BFC) schedule, including 41 runway shows and 20 presentations staged over five days. Taking place from February 19 to 23, LFW participation...

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LFW AW26: Julien Macdonald and Joseph return to a packed schedule

As the global fashion industry turns its attention to London, there is a renewed focus on British designers and brands under the leadership of Laura Weir, chief executive of the British Fashion Council, for the February edition of London Fashion Week, with the return of Julien Macdonald, Phoebe English, and Joseph to the schedule. Running from...

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Julien Macdonald’s brand falls into liquidation

The eponymous brand of Welsh designer Julien Macdonald has become another victim of the current economic climate, having fallen into liquidation as a result of turbulent market conditions. The news had been confirmed by FTS Recovery, which told WWD that Alan Coleman and Marco Piacquadio had been appointed as joint liquidators to the luxury...

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Freemans inks partnership with designer Julien Macdonald

UK home shopping retailer Freemans Grattan Holdings, the UK division of German mail order company the Otto Group, has announced an exclusive three-year partnership with Welsh fashion designer Julien Macdonald. The tie-up will see Macdonald work with Freemans to design a contemporary collection of womenswear, accessories and homewares to be...

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LFW SS20: Julien Macdonald showcases "high-high-octane glamour”

When you think about the designers that bring glitz and glamour, no-one does it quite like Julien Macdonald, his catwalk shows are much more than just beautiful sparkling dresses, his events are an experience, with a party vibe, and his spring/summer 2020 collaboration with his “dear friend” Gabriela Gonzalez was no different. Set in Southwark...