As far as we know this is the first MBE for Diversity. The All Walks team celebrates wider recognition for Body Image issues
Recognition for All Walks


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As far as we know this is the first MBE for Diversity. The All Walks team celebrates wider recognition for Body Image issues

charlotte.gush / AW13, curvy models, diversity, English National Ballet, Jia Zhang, london fashion week, pam hogg /
If you had happened to walk past the Freemason’s Hall in Covent Garden last Saturday night, you might have assumed that the large, restless and excited crowd were waiting to see the rare appearance of a famous rock band. And you might not have been far wrong

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London Fashion Week produced some inspired collaborations. This one by Ada Zanditon and Viktoria Modesta ticks all the boxes
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The Model Sanctuary in action Dear friends of All Walks, I’d like to send you my thanks for the time you have taken so far in working with us on the Model Sanctuary. Regretfully, I’m writing to let you know that for reasons beyond my control, The Model Sanctuary did not operate during the recent [...]
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This season, the menswear shows especially seemed to be stepping away from the Hedi Slimane-style extremity of only thin caucasian models. We saw a healthy mix of from slim to athletic to muscular bodies and a range of ethnicities, especially at Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s ‘Ones to Watch‘ show, from designers such as BodyBound: One of [...]
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For their S/S collection – that was showcased as part of their winning Fashion Fringe entry, design duo Fyodor Podogrny and Golan Frydman (together forming FYODOR GOLAN) decided to break fashionable conventions by selecting All Walk’s very own mature model Valerie Pain to showcase their collection. “This s/s we were looking for the essence of [...]
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Whatever shape you are, whatever age you are, the women in this post show that being unique is the most beautiful trend to have emerged from fashion week, and I hope you can use this inspiration to embrace your individuality with pride.
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Ten principal dancers from the Royal Ballet glide down the catwalk en pointe; like models in heels, but oh so vibrant and joyful. Their movements are choreographed to a soundtrack which is mixed live during the show; it had previously been co-composed by the designer herself along with the Brit-award winning and Oscar-nominated composer Nick Wollage. For me, this [...]
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Today we met with Diane Pernet who is Co-Editor in Chief of Zoo magazine and owner of one of the most famous fashion blogs, A Shaded View on Fashion. Diane took a trip down to Erin’s Model Sanctuary to find out more about the emotionally considerate side of fashion. Diane and I spoke about new [...]
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So, it’s the night before London Fashion Week and the parties have already started! TODAY, All Walks co-founder Erin O’Connor launched The Model Sanctuary 2011 to the press. And All Walks went to pay a visit and to support this brilliant sister organisation which nurtures models and students during London Fashion Week. Whilst we were [...]
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Designer Alexandra Groover has created a short film with All Walks model Lucy Freeman to be shown alongside her Spring / Summer 2012 collection during London Fashion Week.
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Alex Nobel, was one to watch today… with the Presentation held in The Crypt in St Martins Lane, The Designers Choice of Location worked well with the clothes playing Homage to the Macabre. The Styling Inspiration was not just on the clothes but in fact the Crypt to! with An emphasis on the Human body [...]
