Selfridges are encouraging you to get in on the action this week and celebrate London Fashion Week with a series of creative classes as part of their Bright Young Things season. You might not have a front row ticket, but you can still experience the best of British fashion with some of the UK's hottest young style stars.
From now until Sunday, treat yourself to a fashion feast:
Monday 14 February
6 – 8pm
Knitwear designer Craig Lawrence, who has previously worked with avant-garde designer Gareth Pugh will host a knitting workshop. Join Craig for the chance to add knitting and weaving techniques to your fashion repertoire.
Tuesday 15 February
5 – 8pm
Alex Noble, the designer behind the headline grabbing bodysuit that Lady Gaga wore to the Brit Awards 2010, will be creating a fashion sculpture on 3rd Central. Come and take a peek into the mind of one of the UK's hottest new fashion talents.
Wednesday 16 February
6 – 8pm
Head to the Third Floor for the chance to meet fashion designer Simone Rocha who showcased her spring/ summer 2011 collection with Fashion East. The daughter of designer John Rocha, Simone describes her designs as "modern and strong yet romantic."
Thursday 17 February
6 – 8pm
London-based illustrator Sophie Stephens is the woman behind Henry Holland’s cheeky t-shirt collection, which featured fashion icons from Daphne Guinness to Karl Lagerfeld in the nude. She’ll host a life drawing class where you too can brush up on your artistic skills.
Friday 18 February
4 – 6pm
Join Jessica Dance, who specialises in creating handcrafted sets, props and accessories for an afternoon of tea, cake and an introduction to the world of set design.
Saturday 19 February
2 – 4pm
Jeweller Little Glass Clementine collects treasures and precious gems and uses them to weave a narrative through her intricate, whimsical designs. She will demonstrate how to break and make junk and jewellery to create sustainable statement pieces.
Sunday 20 February
2 – 4 pm
Anna Murray and Grace Winteringham’s shared love of patterns led them to found unique brand Patternity. Believing they can find beauty in everyday life, from the mundane to the magnificent, they will show you how to appreciate patterns in the world around you.
For more information visit www.selfridges.com
Love Laurel x
