NEWS| Raffaele Ascione S/S13 in the press

Vauxhall Fashion Scout designer Raffaele Ascione was featured in an 1883 editorial just days before showcasing his SS13 collection at VFS's Freemasons Hall during LFW. 

1883 magazine teamed up with Martin Zahringer in order to promote Raffaele's collection with an editorial spread which was styled by Holly Ounstead. 

Vauxhall Fashion Scout hosted Raffaele's first ever catwalk showcase on Saturday 15th September 2012 (he also presented his AW12 in a striking presentation last season at VFS) where the Central St Martins student showcased his line of aesthetically feminine-streetwear chic clothing through his highly anticipated SS13 line

Fashion 156 described his "jocular mix of references and textures provide just the right amount of eccentricity to keep London at the forefront of statement fashion", NOT JUST A LABEL made reference to his "contemporary mix appealing to all women" whilst his collection was also featured on British Vogue and Glamour.

By Editor Cass Gowing, follow her on Twitter @CassGowing

Images from 1883 magazine and Vogue.com

NEWS| Kirsty Ward wows with further coverage in the press

It was only a few weeks ago that we showcased on the blog a ton of Kirsty Ward press, from both print magazines and online publications, which led to us to chat to the designer regarding such coverage. Over the last couple of weeks, Kirsty Ward clothing has been featured further, this time in a range of breathtaking, yet contrastive editorials. The ones selected above, from Fatice, 1883 magazine and REVS, portray pieces from Kirsty Ward's collections, mostly AW12. 

In addition, a Kirsty Ward AW12 necklace was deemed an AnOther magazine 'love' for the 'BIG statement' it makes. Never a truer word spoken. 

By Cass Gowing, Editor

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NEWS| Paloma Faith wears Inbar Spector whilst the designer is interviewed by 1883 magazine

Last night, you may have recognised Paloma Faith's eye-catching dress for her performance on Later with Jools Holland; it was from Inbar Spector SS12's collection. It seems that VFS designers's collections seem to be making a regular occurrence on BBC as of late, with Georgia Hardinge, Myrza de Muynck and Manuela Dack all being spotted. 

Meanwhile, the same gold origami dress was worn by the lead singer of English indie band The Noisettes for their performance at the Royal Albert Hall last week. 

Head over to 1883 magazine to see their recent interview with Inbar Spector. The magazine headed over to her studio-cum-apartment and chatted sequins, Florence Welch and pyjamas. Read the interview here. 

By Editor Cass Gowing

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Images - stills from Paloma's BBC performance

NEWS| Mattijs interviewed by 1883 magazine

1883 magazine  is one of the well known platforms that consistently pushes emerging talent within the sectors of fashion, music, art, culture and lifestyle. The magazine has covered many VFS designers and Mattijs is the latest label in the spotlight. As 1883 lists, Mattijs has been listed as "one of the most promising young designers" by British Vogue so they're on the money by interviewing 29 year old Mattijs van Bergen.

The interview discuss Mattijs's signature style, the label's inspirations and Ewoks, but don't take our word for it, read the full article on 1883 Digital. 

By Editor, Cass Gowing, 
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Image 1, edited from 1883 online.