April 7, 2014

Sadie Clayton: New British design talent pushing for diversity

Apr 7, 2014 / Blog, Home page

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Since November, up-and-coming designer Sadie Clayton has worked with All Walks, promoting diversity alongside us and through her own label. Sadie debuted at London Fashion Week in February, showing her collection in the opulent confines of St Giles in the Fields Church.

December 17, 2013

Kathryn Ferguson: Fashion Film and Feminism

Dec 17, 2013 / Blog, Home page

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Kathryn Ferguson is part of a new wave of female directors challenging the archetypes and stereotypes of film making.

May 23, 2013

Read All About Diversity NOW! in All Walks News

May 23, 2013 / Home page

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At Graduate Fashion Week, our latest campaign Diversity NOW! reveals the depth and breadth of student talent. Our All Walks News promotes a selection of work. Click here to download All Walks News See here for the full display of finalists work

October 16, 2012

All Walks Scores on the Highstreet

Oct 16, 2012 / Blog, Home page

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So our first sponsor M&S have included a more diverse line up in their latest advertising campaign. And what a delight to behold. Rather like our very first campaign: Size Me Up, shot 3 years ago, there are similarities.

September 27, 2012

Two women. One mission. Gaga gets lyrical and Balpreet is sure.

Sep 27, 2012 / Blog, Home page

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A Mega Star and a young Asian Woman hold hands to battle media and social networking assault on women. Using appearance to attack both of them, detractors have sparked an unlikely digital alliance as both stories go viral at the same time. Two incidents in the every day experience of women. Someone with the [...]

September 17, 2012

Fashion and Film Fusion at London Fashion Week

Sep 17, 2012 / Blog, Home page

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The launch of the second annual film and fashion fusion aptly named ‘FASH/ON Film,’ sponsored by River Island, showcased a mixed bag of emerging film-maker/designer collaborations on Friday 14th, the first day of London Fashion Week. This new BFC initiative aims to support and develop relationships between fashion designers and film makers, providing a showcasing [...]

September 5, 2012

Alber and the People: Lanvin’s Diverse AW12 Campaign

Sep 5, 2012 / Blog, Home page

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Alber celebrates uniqueness and the beauty of age in a number of images featuring the Lanvin ready-to-wear collection and accessories.

June 12, 2012

Diversity Network

Jun 12, 2012 / Education, Home page

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The fashion industry can send out a more conscious message, develop a more emotionally considerate practice in pursuit of a more lucrative business proposition. It all begins in education.

May 25, 2012

Beauty before Age

May 25, 2012 / Blog, Home page

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For their latest campaign, “Age Before Beauty”, Illamasqua will be holding an open casting for models of all ages. Believing that age should never define an individual, Illamasqua encourages men and women of all ages to continue exploring their unique beauty.

May 25, 2012

Who Are All Walks?

May 25, 2012 / About Us, Home page

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We challenge fashion industry dependence on one body ideal, using inspirational press campaigns that feature a broader range of sizes, ages and skin tones. Through educational work, we empower undergraduates to change practice within their chosen field and embody diversity.

May 25, 2012

Diversity NOW! 2013

May 25, 2012 / Home page, Press Resources

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The aim of Diversity NOW! is to empower the next generation of creatives, from design, film, photography and journalism to create a fashion future that promotes a broader range of body and beauty ideals to truly celebrate individuality.

May 25, 2012

Origin

May 25, 2012 / About Us, Home page

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Founders Caryn Franklin, Debra Bourne and Erin O Connor put on a Stephen Jones thinking cap to create a fantastic and engaging initiative.