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October 6, 2014

The Model Zone: BFC continue Erin’s work to support models during fashion week

The Model Zone: BFC continue Erin’s work to support models during fashion week
Oct 6, 2014 / Blog

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Goodie bags from sponsors in the BFC’s The Model Zone The Model Zone is an exclusive space for models to rest, eat, drink and receive treatments during London Fashion Week

September 25, 2014

The designers bringing #DiversityNOW to London Fashion Week SS15

The designers bringing #DiversityNOW to London Fashion Week SS15
Sep 25, 2014 / Blog

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It is easy to focus on the negatives and list the designers who used no black models, no asian models. But we want to celebrate the designers who did something more interesting, who showed us their vision of #DiversityNOW at London Fashion Week SS15

March 30, 2014

Interview with an Icon: Bethann Hardison, Founder of the Diversity Coalition

Interview with an Icon: Bethann Hardison, Founder of the Diversity Coalition
Mar 30, 2014 / Blog

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“Eyes are on an industry that season after season watches design houses consistently use one or no models of colour. No matter the intention, the result is racism.” Last September, fashion activist and former model Bethann Hardison sent this in a letter to all the governing bodies of Fashion Weeks in London, Milan, New York [...]

March 3, 2014

Casting Director Sarah Bunter on casting culture and her drive for diversity

Casting Director Sarah Bunter on casting culture and her drive for diversity
Mar 3, 2014 / Blog

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Sarah Bunter got in touch with All Walks to discuss the barriers she experiences in fashion casting. Promoting diversity is key for her; and campaigns for Converse, Whistles and Wrangler, as well as working with designers like Christopher Raeburn, YMC and Matthew Miller, have allowed her a certain amount of creative leverage.

March 17, 2013

Recognition for All Walks

Recognition for All Walks
Mar 17, 2013 / Blog

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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

February 22, 2013

Rock and Roll Designer Pam Hogg brings Diversity and Dancing to London Fashion Week

Rock and Roll Designer Pam Hogg brings Diversity and Dancing to London Fashion Week
Feb 22, 2013 / Blog

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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

February 22, 2013

Viktoria Modesta Catwalks like no one is watching

Viktoria Modesta Catwalks like no one is watching
Feb 22, 2013 / Blog

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London Fashion Week produced some inspired collaborations. This one by Ada Zanditon and Viktoria Modesta ticks all the boxes

March 6, 2012

Erin on The Model Sanctuary’s Closure and the Crucial Need to Re-open in Sept

Mar 6, 2012 / Blog

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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 [...]

March 6, 2012

Diversity & Individuality at London Fashion Week AW2012

Mar 6, 2012 / Blog

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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 [...]

November 23, 2011

All Walks model Valerie Pain walks for Fashion Fringe winner Fyodor Golan

Nov 23, 2011 / Blog

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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 [...]

October 11, 2011

Our London Fashion Week Highlights

Oct 11, 2011 / Blog

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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.

September 21, 2011

En Pointe: Pierson and Lawler Redefine the Runway

Sep 21, 2011 / Blog

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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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  • About Us
    • Who Are All Walks?
    • Origin
    • Timeline
    • The Team
  • Campaigns
    • DiversityNOW! 2017
    • DiversityNOW! 2016
    • DiversityNOW! 2015
    • DiversityNOW! 2014
    • Mix it Up 2013
    • DiversityNOW! 2013
    • Body Confidence Awards 2012
    • Diversity Network 2011
    • National Portrait Gallery 2011
    • Snapped 2010
    • Futures Forum 2010
    • Everybody Counts 2010
    • Size Me Up 2009
    • Campaign Films
    • Advocacy
  • Education
    • Our Mission
    • UK-Wide Lectures
    • Student feedback
    • Tutor feedback
    • Diversity Network
    • Diversity Network Team
    • Diversity Network Research
    • Academic Projects
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