October Previews

From October
– Wrap it up: This month London Undercover launches a range of luxury men’s scarves.

From October
– Twinkle Little Star: Omer Asim launches a dazzling new jewellery collaboration with Maya Antoun for S/S11.

From October
– Run, Run, Run: Nike and Jun Takahashi, founder and head designer of Japan’s coveted clothing label Undercover, releases the first Nike x Undercover Gyakusou performance running collection.

Sunday October 10
– A Lesson in Fashion: Today is the last day to catch Histoire idéale de la mode contemporaine, the illustrious exhibition retracing the history of contemporary fashion at Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

Friday October 15
– Lot Five: Sotheby’s auctioneer Adrian Biddell will kick off a bidding war in the East End this evening, with unusual and intriguing lots donated by artists, designers and fashion leaders from around the world.

Saturday October 16 – Thursday October 21
– Привет стиль!: The biggest fashion event to hit Eastern Europe celebrates its 21st season in Moscow this week – Russian Fashion week.

Friday October 1
– Opening Times: Prada opens a new store on London’s Sloane Street today, showcasing accessories and ready-to-wear collections.

From October 10
– For the Men: This autumn Toast launches their first menswear collection entitled Amateur, a simple and relaxed aesthetic typical of the brand.

Saturday October 2
– Picture Perfect: Fashion photographer Viviane Sassen is exhibiting her new prints at the Brighton Photo Biennial this month.

Friday October 1
– Film Fashion: Prada has presented a series of eight stories on the new Yo-Yo bag launches this autumn, available to view direct at their website.

Friday October 1
– Concept Culture: Spiga2, the first multi-brand store from Dolce & Gabbana is unveiled this month; acting as a platform for emerging designers, it’s an environment where fashion and culture can exist hand in hand.

From Wednesday October 13
– Luggage Luxury: The house of Louis Vuitton presents an exhibition of the iconic luggage pieces which have made the label infamous – at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris.

Monday October 4
– Eco Exclusive: Louis Vuitton has created a special bag for Edun which will be sold to help the Conservation Cotton Initiative, a company that facilitates the development of eco-friendly and organic cotton farming.

Thursday October 14 – Sunday October 17
– All the fun of the Fair: Boutique COS will collaborate with Frame at Frieze Art Fair this month. Taking inspiration from art and architecture, the label are showcasing their autumn/winter collection within the Frieze galleries.

Friday October 1
– This autumn, photographer Zanna exhibits a series of intimate photographs documenting fashion designer John Galliano at home with his collections, captured over five years.

Text by Felicity Shaw