London Fashion Calendar
This page is a calendar of upcoming London fashion events with links to pages where you can get more details about the events. If you have an Upcoming event that you would like to have advertised here send an email to info@beautyconfessional.net with the details and we may feature it
September 2010
Untold Season VII
Untold is a platform for emerging designers to present their collections to press and buyers during London Fashion Week. Designers presenting collections this year include De Leon by Ricardo Ramos, Karla Sabina, Jasmine Howard-Evans, Eki Orleans and Charlotte Haggerty.
When?: Monday 20th September 2010
Where?: Design Museum, Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YD
(Nearest rail/tube: London Bridge/Tower Hill)
Catwalk show 6pm
Pop-up boutique (Fashion Bus) 1-8pm
After show soiree 8pm
April 2010
Ted Baker Sample Sale
When? · Wednesday 14th April 8am – 8pm · Thursday 15th April 8am – 7pm
Where? · The Camden Centre, Bidborough Street, London, WC1H 9JE (usual venue)
What? · The sale features menswear (including suits at £75, shirts at £25), womenswear (dresses at £40, Skirts at £25), kidswear and accessories.
To avoid the queues sign up online via www.tedsamplesale.com
Grace Kelly: Style Icon at the V&A
Sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels
The wardrobe of 1950's style icon, Grace Kelly will be on display at the V&A. The exhibition chronicles her life as a Hollywood actress and as the Princess of Monaco. Over 50 outfits from her wardrobe will be on display. Some of her most notable dresses including, dresses from her films, and the gown she wore when she won her Academy award in 1955 will be included in the exhibit. 35 Haute Couture gowns by Dior, Yves St Laurent, Balenciaga and Givenchy and Grace Kelly's wedding dress will also be included in the exhibit. Accompanying the exhibit will be film clips and posters of the actress, as well as hs and her Oscar statuette.
- What ?: Exhibition
- When ?: Sat 17 April 2010—Sun 26 September 2010
- Where ?: Fashion, Room 40, Victoria and Albert Museum
- How Much ?: £6.00 for Adults, tickets can be purchased online
June 2009
Undercover: The Evolution of Underwear
The Fashion and Textile Museum is showcasing an exciting new exhibition that covers the Evolution of Underwear.
Venue:The Fashion and Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF
Dates:12 June 2009 - 27 September 2009 (
Opening Times: Wednesday - Sunday, 11am - 6pm (Last admission 5.15pm)
Admission:£6.50 for adults, £3.50 for students and concessions, free entry for under 12s
"Undercover traces the evolution of underwear from health garment, shape definer to fashion ‘must have’. It explores a number of themes such as boudoir to everyday glamour – ‘Stars and their bras’ looking at celebrity branding; research and innovation’s impact on the types of underwear we wear; and how the changing face of underwear advertising and marketing meshes with social and cultural changes."
The Exhibition alao ncludes pieces from M&S, Triumph, La Perla, Christian Dior, Elle Macpherson, Myla and Wonderbra etc.
"From the risqué to the radical, pieces include an original Merry Widow corset inspired by Lana Turner in the film of the same name; renowned burlesque artiste Immodesty Blaize’s corset; a spectacular gown made from bras and briefs by designers Vin & Omi and a La Perla bra encrusted with Swarovski crystals."
