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Date for public consultation on new Fashion Hub in Chatham Works announced

Posted on 19/10/2012 by Remi Makinde and saved under Fashion, Hackney News, Lead

Two of the principles involved in developing the new fashion hub in Hackney, Manhattan Loft Corporation and Chatham Works Limited, have launched a consultation on their vision for Chatham Works and the immediate area. The initial phase will be held on Thursday, 25 October, at St Luke’s Church in Homerton,…

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London Fashion Week: King of knitwear Mark Fast of Dalston

Posted on 29/09/2011 by Remi Makinde and saved under Fashion, Lead, Life & Style

The fashion designer whose studio is based in Hackney, wowed them again at London Fashion Week, when he showed his summer 2012 collection a week ago. Fast, a Canadian who graduated from Central St. Martins, is known for his exciting and innovative use of yarns of wool, linen,…

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44 Frocks: designer & vintage clothes near Broadway Market

Posted on 29/03/2011 by Kit Weesner and saved under Fashion, Local Events

Imagine having 44 carefully selected affordable designer gear and beautiful handmade jewelry, lined up for you to try on and buy. Imagine that place is not a crowded store up town, but a private apartment near you or even your home with your friends. Throw in some cup cakes, tea…

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Netil Market – An Off Broadway Market

Posted on 30/07/2010 by Remi Makinde and saved under Fashion

A new Saturday market was launched just down the road from the already established and successful Broadway Market, a few weeks ago. Once a derelict building that was a community college, Netil House on Westgate Street, London Fields, was restored by Creative Work Partners and is now a thriving hot bed of …

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