Of the SS11 collection below, Stoten has balanced this collection with vibrant shades coupled with romantic patterns. The cuts are fitted with some boxy cuts and oversized pieces that make this collection a pretty distinctive one. Not only are the clothes beautifully designed, but the footwear is the icing on the cake with a series of hand-cobbled Italian made footwear.

Photography by Russ and Reyn. To find out more, check out the website for more details www.mjolkhomme.com

Bright lime green ties stood out among the neutral coloured shirts and suits and simple slip on shoes complemented the workaholic theme of the collection.

In a final play with the workaholic theme, all the models were in matching pajamas and bare feet for the final walk. The boys were ready to relax after a long day at work!

Photo Credits: Lucas Seidenfaden of The Fashion Scout and the Londonist

Back to Engel Hart. Currently, he’s living and working in Paris but he was actually born in Manhattan, where he later went on to the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Take a peek at his latest AW10 collection:

Check out the Thomas Engel Hart website. In the UK, pieces are available at London’s Dover Street Market and also in Japan and the US (details on website).

Ohema Ohene, translated ‘Queen and King’ in Ghanaian, is the brainchild of Abenaa Pokuaa, a London-based fashion designer. She’s only been trading for just over a year, but her sparkle hasn’t gone unrecognised. Nominated for an O2X Award in the ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ category in October 2009 as well as scooping up the accolade for ‘Start-Up Business of the Year’ at the Precious Awards in London the following month of November 2009.

Check out Ohema Ohene’s limited edition Batik pumps, using African Batik print fabric from a sustainable source.

OH NANA ∨

OH KOFI ∨

Batik wax prints originated from West Africa and have heavily featured on the catwalks, both here in London and New York Fashion week. The concept behind the footwear was to produce an innovate wearable product which was both beautiful and ethical. Ohema Ohene’s classic pump was created using the off cuts and remaining fabric from the production of their clothing line, which used Batik fabric that had been reclaimed and recycled.

The brand has also since gone onto launch its debut MENSWEAR AW10 collection titled ‘Voyage’. Fine cotton blend sweaters, cardigans, polo shirts and hooded tops using detailed techniques, from batik trims along with nautical themed embellishments, fastenings, collars, panels and sleeves make this collection pop in all the right places.

AW10 Menswear Collection – ‘Voyage’ ∨

To shop Ohema Ohene visit their online boutique.

You can also find Ohema Ohene online, with Facebook and Twitter along with her fabulous online blog, ‘Oh So What?’.

I just love the light and floaty but masculine pieces; casual or smart these models look super hot on the runway of Duckie Brown’s SS10 collection.

Check out the footwear…I absolutely love them! Back in 2008, Florsheim, a century old American footwear brand, and Duckie Brown teamed up to create Florsheim by Duckie Brown. This pairing is symbolic of Florsheim’s return to the forefront of the footwear industry and it pays homage to classic Americana. Think The Talented Mr Ripley.

For Duckie Brown enquiries, contact fred@duckiebrown.com or for Florsheim, email Danny.Livingston@florsheim.com

Tell us a little about Beekay, who is the guy behind the designer?

I always wanted to be an artist as a kid. Found a way through garments and sketching to bring my creativity out. I’m a dreamer & always looking at a way to make them a reality.

I remember you mentioned that when I saw you at ON|OFF in Feb…How did you find LFW this season?

This season was interesting in a way that a lot of designers came out with collections which you really didn’t expect from them. For me, it was the first time I exhibited/presented with Vauxhall fashion scout. It was a good experience & went pretty good.

Tell us a little about your AW10 collection.

It was inspired by circular shapes & twisted tree branches.

What are your plans for the rest of the year?

Entering different fashion competitions & working on my new collection.

So have you started thinking about your SS10 plans? Tell us!

The next collection is going to be a lot more experimental than this past collection. For now I’m looking at insects & bugs, their colour and their shapes…

Well, we can’t wait to see it. So what advice would you give to someone starting out in the fashion industry?

Make sure you are up for it, be persistent and don’t give up!

What’s your most vivid memory as a designer?

It was in my final year of my university, when first time saw my ideas come to life on the catwalk.

And finally, where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

Showing at the ON Schedule at London Fashion Week & at trade shows in Paris. I’m also planning on moving towards couture…

WATCH THIS SPACE!

^ Beekay and our blogger Claudia during his AW10 presentation

Everyone is gearing up for this month’s London Fashion Week. The designers are making the finishing touches to their collection, the exhibitors are making sure they have enough marketing material and business cards to hand out, the buyers are finalising their ‘who to see’ plan and the bloggers are scheduling their weeks in the run up to, through and past fashion week.

With so much to cover your first port of call must be exploring the designer exhibitions at Somerset House and the ON|OFF Section at Victoria House. Back in September, we covered BodyAmr, Kron by KronKron, Beekay, Beautiful Soul, Rachael Cassar, Rocio Bags and a few others from the exhibitions and this season we’re planning on covering a lot more!

19TH – 23RD FEB EMERGING DESIGNERS EXHIBITIONS FROM SOMERSET HOUSE ∨

AND ON|OFF 19TH – 22ND FEB∨

You can also check out all the things to do in between shows with the London Fashion Week City Guide A/W 10. In fact, LFW along with Red Maps have provided us with maps that are available on site, you can also open a pdf and print it out, just visit the map page on the LFW site.

We have a couple of our favourite designers appearing on the catwalks and throughout the week that we’re planning on covering. Not mentioning any names now, but we promise all will be unveiled soon! In the meantime, take a look at your favourite designers and what they’re up to during LFW.

NEWGEN THROUGHOUT LFW ∨

While you’re there, check out the winners from NEWGEN, (New Generation, which the British Fashion Council created in 1993) which is the world’s first scheme to support emerging designer talent and it continues to showcase and promote emerging talent today. As ever, Topshop is quick in the game when it comes to any type of endorsement and it’s sponsoring NEWGEN having been supporters since 2001. Winners for A/W 10 include Mary Katrantzou, Mark Fast, Holly Fulton, Maria Francesca Pepe and many more.

Catwalk designers receive £5000 – £10,000 towards their show costs, sponsored Exhibition space, usage of the BFC Catwalk tent and mentoring. If you’re an emerging designer, you can apply to this by visiting the BFC NEWGEN site and filling out an application form. There are a number of criteria you have to meet before you apply so make sure you’re covered.

Of course, we have to cater for all you guys out there who are tired of all the beautiful women dominating the fashion space, and more interested in seeing the new menswear collection, then come to Menswear day on the 24th Feb…we’ll be there!

MENSWEAR DAY 24TH FEB ∨

Finally…there’s London Fashion Weekend starting on 25th – 28th February ∨

Although this may be a trade-only event, it won’t stop you having a look at the A/W 10 collections. And if you’re a buyer, enjoy up to 75% of RRP from over 100 designers. Designers are confirming every day so make sure you see the full designer list on the London Fashion Weekend site. You can also get the extensive list of all the events during London Fashion Week from their website.

London Fashion Week www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

London Fashion Weekend www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk

NEWGEN www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk

VOGUE have partnered up with designers, department stores, high-street chains and boutiques to create Fashion’s Night Out, an evening extravaganza to be held around the world, today from 6pm until midnight.

There will be original in-store activities, including personal appearances, makeovers and workshops, during extended shopping hours all over the West End in London.

You can find the full list of events and shops that joined on Vogue’s website but here are just a few to get you excited:

Agent Provocateur

Come and join them for a glass of Champagne and view our stunning new collection at participating London boutiques from 6.00pm to 10.00pm. Customers will receive a special gift bag with purchase. Be the first to see their long-awaited new campaign, – Agent Provocateur – The New World Order and look out for Harold and the mighty Agent Provocateur Love Force who will be handing out AP’s new illustrated novel on the night…

Alexander McQueen

In store fashion shows with pieces from collections past and present, and a window display inspired by the LFW show. They have also made a bespoke ‘egg’ chair in this seasons print, which will be in-store to buy, only 5 available worldwide. Champagne and refreshments and prize draw to win a bag.

La Perla

There will be a pop up bar sponsored by Grey Goose Vodka and the Whisky Mist nightclub. For the evening a unique complimentary cocktail will be created called ‘Queen of the Night’ to mark the launch of their new J’aime La Nuit fragrance. customers will be offered a 10 per cent discount on everything in-store.

Matthew Williamson

Matthew Williamson will be in-store. Competition to win a couture dress by Matthew on the FNO Chambord Champagne cocktails. Matthew Williamson will be offering shoppers the exciting opportunity for an exclusive bespoke dress individually crafted by the designer himself.
Visitors to the New York and London flagships can sign up to win a personal design consultation with Matthew Williamson to fit, style and customize a one-of-a-kind creation. The evening will also offer celebratory champagne, treats and a special discount in honor of Fashion Night Out.

Myla

We are offering a goody bag with spend over £100, Prosecco and chocolates from Charbonnel et Walker.

Oasis

Fashionably late’ evening with live music, cocktails and free beauty treatments.

Reiss

We will have LIVE DJs, refreshments and makeovers sponsored by Aveda with goodie bags for every purchase. We will also be giving customers an extra 10 per cent off our new season’s collection.
The CRISIS charity T-shirt will be on sale here.

We could go on but it’s much easier if you just go to the Vogue website and check out the brands you like.

Warehouse

Don’t miss the opportunity to have your picture taken by a Vogue photographer in the pop-up Style Studio in-store for one night only. There’s also an exclusive VIP goody bag packed full of amazing treats from Warehouse, Toni and Guy and JK by Jemma Kidd amongst others, free with purchases of £60 or more. With drinks served throughout the evening, plus 10% of all sales donated to Crisis, you can relax and shop guilt free!

So we could continue but it’s much easier if you just go to Vogue’s website and see if your the brands you like have an exciting event happening tonight.

If you do go, we’d love to hear from you on what you experienced!!

Yes, I’m getting excited about mens shoes – who wouldn’t with these beauties? These are all creations by the Corthay brothers who have been around since 1990. Actually, Pierre Corthay opened the Corthay workshop in Paris, setting up a contract with Lanvin for Corthay’s made to measure service. Christophe, Pierre’s younger brother joined the company in 1996. Both brothers are traditionally trained craftsmen who then went onto expand the business into the Corthay Bottier á Paris brand we see today.

For more information on ready to wear or made to measure shoes, which by the way are a favourite with the Sultan of Brunei who ordered 150 pairs of made to measure Corthay shoes, you can visit the site at corthay.fr or call them on +33 1 42 61 08 89.

We can’t, which is why we’re letting you know it’s nearly Sample Sale time!!

The London Accessory Sale is held in conjunction with the Secret Sample Sale and together they host one of London’s largest collections of designer accessories, ladies and menswear clothing.

Who’s there?
Jonathan Suanders, Serfontaine, Handwritten, Slacks and Co, British Identity, Brittinger, Raygun, Pyrus Japonica, Branting, Onjoo Mac, Hamish Morrow, Dubuc, Sophie Gorton, Missoni, Emilio De La Morena, John Smedley, Ed Hardy, Ciel, Jens Laugesen, Juicy Couture, Religion Clothing, Blitz Spirit, Makin Jan Ma, Karen Walker, Eley Kishimoto, Todd Lynn, Aei:Kei, Mandarina Duck, Elbo, Soochi, English Eccentrics, Helmut Lang, Rittenhouse, Stone Island, Ksubi, Pierre Henri, Mattout, Sarah Arnett, Paul and Joe, Martin Margiela, Gharani Strok, Antonio Berardi, Y3, See By Chloe, Cami Cuckoo, Seven, Duffer, Marion Thomas, Ruby Rocks, Pam, Yuchi, Schwipe, Metalicus, Milla, Amanda Wakely, Your Eyes Lie, Blank, Truly Sopel, Blue Blood, Onagono, Romeo Pires, Alexander McQueen, Melanka & Me, Britta Boyer, Diane Von Furstenberg, Zimmermann, Nicola De Main, Esther Franklin, Ghulam Sakina, Folk, Betty Jackson, Yes No Maybe, Wayne Cooper, Lagoa, Stella McCartney, Alchemist, Marc Jacobs, Humanoid, Katarzyna Szczotarska, Richard Nicoll, Nom D, Carolyn Massey, Rock + Republic, Alice McCall, Hunters & Gatherers, Eucalyptus, Yasue Carter, Lezley George, Oki Ni, Ziad Ghanem, Customers Own Property, Aloë Longewear, James Jeans, Justin Oh, Sugarhill, Elizabeth Lau, Vanessa Bruno, Reclaim, Nadia Minkoff, Prada, Bruno Pieters, Truffle, UACT, Motel, Rubecksen Yamanaka, Levis, Pink Soda, Nanso, Aimee McWilliams, Sophia Malig, Sara Berman, Stonewood+Bryce, Paul Smith, Cacharel, Bluestone, Margo London, Pia Hallstrom, John Rocha, Looking Glass, Shöfolk, Unconditional, Natalia Mcintosh, Belle & Bunty, Maria Grachvogel, Miu Miu, Madeleine Press, Vivienne Westwood, Costume National, Julia Clancey, Truffle.

When?
Thursday 3^rd September – Sunday 6^th September
2pm – 9pm Thursday (Members day only)
12pm – 8pm Friday
12pm – 7pm Saturday
12pm – 6pm Sunday

Where?
The Old Truman Brewery
E1 London

There is a £1 admission fee

Make sure you don’t miss it and if you want to be there for Thursday, just sign up on their website.