As mad as a MARCH hare -alice in wonderland
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paris fashion week ENDS 11TH MARCH
A MCQUEEN –SAVAGE BEAUTY ENDS- 2ND AUGUST
A week of high- end, couture and ready to wear designs paraded down the runways in true style. With the Front row full of famous faces in beautiful outfits.
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The largest exhibition of McQueen’s work in Europe, from his graduate collection to his last unfinished pieces. The collections are showased through dramatic staging, similar to his runway shows.
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SOMERSET HOUSE BEARD EXHIB ENDS 29TH MARCH Over 80 portraits by photographer Mr. Elbank exhibiting the versatility of beard styling. Exploring the ever growing trend of male grooming.
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NOTTINGHAM INDIE FASHION WEEK st marys church ends 15th march A fashion show full of local talent, held in the depths of the Lace Market in a beautiful church. With live music and after parties spanning over 4 days
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25TH-23 AUGUSTDESIGNES OF THE YEAR Celebrating the most innovative, creative work that push the boundaries of design.
Find out what the world’s geniuses have been up to for the last 12 months- Timeout
DRIP, DRIP, DROP LITTLE APRIL SHOWERS -Bambi
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Magic Mirror Nunnery gallery ends 14th June
Encounters & Collisions Nottingham contemporary ends 14th june Exhibition of Glenn Ligon’s incredible artwork, relating to art, culture and literature- in particular American history and black experience.
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women fashion power design museum ends 26th April
Collection of Claude Cahun’s surrealist artwork and Sarah Pucill, a contemporary filmmaker. Their combined work explores the concept of multiple ‘self’ and selfevaluation.
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The Production line of happiness ends 21st June Whitechapel Gallery
SO&SO by Humans of Leeds: Launch Lambert’s Yard An exclusive look at the photography behind the Humans of Leeds project, a peek into the lives of locals and their stories. Inspired by the infamous Humans of New York and incredible photographer behind it, Brandon Stanton.
An unprecedented look at how the famous names have used fashion to express and heighten their position in the world through an immersive multimedia journey.
“Don’t let someone else own you”
A body of work by photographer Christopher Williams, exploring the defining medium of modernism to unearth the unexpected beauty of the different genres to photography.
MAY the force be with you -star wars
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TEXTIFOOD MILAN ENDS 14TH JULY
A futurotextiles exhibition showcasing the fusion between food production and textiles. Internationally sourced fibres from animal and plant sources used to create textile garments.
An unmissable drive in cinema experience, screening classic films whilst popcorn and candy are delivered on skates to your car.
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A fashion packed weekend with Sydney’s most exclusive designer shopping and runway event, showcasing over 100 looks from Australia’s most sought after fashion designers.
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DRIVE - IN FILM CLUB ALEXANDRA PALACE ENDS 19TH MAY
ALCHEMY FESTIVAL SOUTHBANK CENTRE ENDS 25 MAY
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Southbank Centre’s annual festival featuring a mixture of dance, music,design and fashion from the UK and South Asia.
3d print show london ends 23 may A fashion forward runway show, featuring hi-tech designes created through 3D printing- from couture gowns to trainers, you’ll see it all.
#buskthebox box park- shoreditch all summer A summer long event at Box Park offering free live music performances from unsigned, local talent. Each week brings a chilled atmosphere and new music to start the summer off the right way.
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HEY june, DON’T LET ME DOWN - the beatles (kind of)
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Graduate Fashion week Truman Brewery Runway show featuring the work of the UK’s most talented design students and graduates within the fashion sector.
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Life drawing Draw brighton Friendly, relaxed life drawing class with support and guidance provided.
Beehive place Brixton Welcome the warmer weather in this beautiful old victorian hay loft, decked out with a beautiful, stripped back interior and serving only the best produce from around the country.
Field Day Festival Victoria park London
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Royal Ascot ends 20th June Some of the world’s most elite race horses competing for over £5 million. A day of class and big hats.
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BFI Southbank Marilyn Munroeniagra
Cinema venue screening the classics of film throughout the years.
JULY MAKE US SOME TEA?
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Portraits of an Icon National portrait gallery ends 18th oct
hd festival eridge park ends 5th july
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Fast paced, energetic festival bringing unique house music and HD production together.
A photographic exhibition showcasing the colourful life of actress and fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn, including rare portraits and vintage magazine stills. A fascinating body of material, illustrating her fascinating story.
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Village green market HAckney
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Chilled vibes for the creative community of Hackney to dine amongst local street food vendors with a beer.
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YSL : Style is Eternal Bowes museum -Durham ends 25th Oct First UK exhibition to show an in depth display of the designers work and life, highlighting his inspiration and influence on womenswear.
Urban fashion week- ends 11th July A week long event celebrating the urban fashion market, giving the designers an opportunity to interact with their customers
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London textile fair ends 16th July The BDC, Islington An opportunity for manufacturers to display their products to significant buyers and designers on the fashion scene, including fabrics and clothing accessories.
AUGUST-US GLOOP -charlie & the chocolate factory
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Screen-printing course London print studio
Painter & Printmaker Bristol Art Gallery end 31st August Exhibition showcasing William Hogarth’s Oil paintings through a vast array of different subjects
An introduction to screenprinting using different techniques and combining both photographic and hand drawn work.
Filmmaking & editing course Brighton
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Two weeks of trying everything in filmaking, from directing to music sourcing - you’re sure to learn about every aspect in the industry.
Leeds Festival ends 30th August Bramham Park
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Great line up and mixture of music. Perfect festival for the summer!
30 Notting Hill Carnival Europe’s biggest street festival -creating a sea of extravagant costumes, up-beat music and street food, all Caribbean themed with hish spirits all round.