Alexander McQueen X Damien Hirst

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the hugely popular skull scarf, Alexander McQueen
have collaborated with British artist, Damien Hirst to create a collection consisting of 30 one off designs that feature insects,on some of the scarves the insects together form the signature skull shape.

The skull scarves have been a hit for 10 years since their first appearance in 2003 for McQueen's Irere collection. The designs are adapted from Hirst's 'Entomology' collection of paintings, in which he used insects to create colourful, kaleidoscope inspired patterns.

From Hirst's Entomology collection

This is quite a change from Hirst's usual eccentric work, which includes animals such as sharks and cattle preserved in formaldehyde, and a platinum skull set with diamonds and human teeth.
Aswell as the anniversary scarf  collection, a short film has been created by fashion photographer and filmmaker Sølve Sundsbø. The film shows women gliding around in slow-mo, their billowing dresses decorated with patterns from the collection. I've always wanted a McQueen skull scarf and now I'm lusting after the insect scarves.. one for the Christmas wish list!

From Sølve Sundsbø's film

The scarves are available in McQueen boutiques and at AlexanderMcQueen.com from Nov 15

London Collections: Men

London Collections: Men will be an event between 16th-18th June this summer, showcasing the most prominent names in menswear, including international designers, Britains acclaimed designers and up and coming talent in fashion.  Dylan Jones, Chair of London collections: Men, announced in New York, that after years of showing in Milan renowned British brand Burberry will be moving their menswear show to London. Burberry will be showing on Tuesday 18th June, this is great news as it celebrates London as the city of menswear.

The event will showcase collections from our iconic British designers such as  Paul Smith, Alexander McQueen, Jonathan Saunders and Savile Row designers Richard James and E.Tautz.
The event will also be a platform for up and coming designers to showcase what they have to offer. The MAN show will take place on Sunday 16 June and is presented by Topman and Fashion East and will be showing work from three of London's emerging designers to watch!

Another iconic show will be a presentation from the tailors of Savile Row at Lord's Cricket Ground on the afternoon of Monday 17th. Boris Johnson, Mayor of London will also get involved with the antics by hosting a celebration of menswear in London on Tuesday 18th June, this will include a look at the history of menswear in the city and its heritage. What a week for London!