Summer 2012 has been the most uplifting and jubilant season, starting with the Diamond Jubilee celebration in May, and followed by the London Olympics in July and August. As national pride surge, the Beautiful Britannia elements are creeping into the latest fashion and product design. The Union Jack’s red, blue and white is no longer … Continue reading »
The rainy April weather outside inspires me to dig out my Burberry Prorsum AW12 catwalk photo archives from recent London Fashion Week (LFW) in February. SWXX was fortunate to attend the most glittery autumn/winter catwalk show at LFW, while on a front-of-house assignment for Laha Magazine. The show took place in the Burberry’s tent (which … Continue reading »
Each year in April I look forward to the University Boat Race, which takes place two miles away from Fulham. The traditional race happens each year in April since 1829 between Oxford and Cambridge universities. It marks the beginning of the regatta season in the UK. The subdued atmosphere alongside the river Thames from Putney … Continue reading »
Orla Kiely AW12 tea dance showcase at Somerset House during London Fashion Week, was one of the most pleasant and memorable shows I have attended. A few editors sitting next to me voiced their approvals. I was on a photo assignment for Laha Magazine (Thank you, editor Laila Hamdaoui. Check out her superb blog here). My delightful … Continue reading »
Edwina Ibbotson’s hat boutique in Battersea is a rare jewel in British fashion. She is one of few independent milliners in the country, with loyal followings from the design community. I was invited to photograph her millinery studio not long before the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding. My good friend, Myriam Lengliné, was an … Continue reading »
The Crush Room at Royal Opera House in Covent Garden is a breathtaking venue. The red-and-gold splendour dated back from 1858, where the crystal chandeliers are said to be made up from the original that was once hung in the opera hall. These images are from my 2010 photography archive, an assignment for The Ballet Bag magazine. The Royal Ballet‘s principal … Continue reading »
