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Kate Middleton paid tribute to five members of the royal family through her outfit, including Princess Diana, by wearing a Prince of Wales check pattern and accessories with her children's initials, showcasing her mastery of symbolic dressing and supporting British fashion.
Burberry's Fall-Winter 2024 show at London Fashion Week featured a star-studded front row including Callum Turner, Skepta, and Barry Keoghan, reflecting the brand's strong ties to British culture. Under the direction of designer Daniel Lee, the collection aimed to capture the essence of Londoners, blending traditional Burberry elements with a contemporary twist. Lee's efforts to elevate the brand into a true luxury house while maintaining its broad appeal were evident in the diverse and relatable looks showcased on the runway. The show received praise for its nod to British heritage and its ability to attract a new generation of fans, signaling a potential turnaround for the iconic fashion house.
Mary Quant, the British fashion designer who revolutionized fashion and epitomized the style of the Swinging Sixties, died at the age of 93. Known as the mother of the miniskirt, she opened a boutique called Bazaar on London’s King’s Road in 1955, where she filled it with the outfits that she and her bohemian friends were wearing. Her signature play clothes and boots, with huge painted eyes, fake freckles, and a distinctive bob, epitomized the style of London’s Swinging Sixties.
Fashion designer Dame Mary Quant, who popularized the mini-skirt and helped define the Swinging 60s, has died at the age of 93. She was one of the most influential figures in the fashion scene of the 1960s and is credited with making fashion accessible to the masses with her sleek, streamlined and vibrant designs. Her family said she was "one of the most internationally recognised fashion designers of the 20th Century and an outstanding innovator".