Tag: fashion

17th September 2012 Washington DC, USA

Hetty Crist

by Hetty Crist

Deputy Press Secretary

Dropping a Bombshell: An inside look at being a British fashion designer

To mark London Fashion Week we have a special guest post from London fashion designer Katya Wildman. It’s an exciting time to be a fashion designer in the UK, the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have put the spotlight on the UK and specifically London. With London Fashion Week kicking off just days after the capital was […]

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6th September 2012 Washington DC, USA

Maeve Atkins

by Maeve Atkins

Communications Officer

UK and US Fashion Continue to Excite Across the Globe

As we descend into fall, there is one thing on the mind of hundreds of thousands around the globe: fashion. New York Fashion Week will open this evening with the illustrious Fashion’s Night Out. What began as an initiative to boost consumer confidence at the height of the recession has become a night full of shopping, […]

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9th July 2012 Washington DC, USA

Hetty Crist

by Hetty Crist

Deputy Press Secretary

A GREAT Evening for British Art

The following is a guest post by Maeve Atkins, Communications Officer at the British Embassy in Washington. As the newest member of the Communications team at the Embassy, I was especially excited to work my first event – in my first week – at one of Washington’s premiere modern art museums, The Phillips Collection. Every […]

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29th June 2012 New York, USA

The Dapper Gentleman Reworked

The gentlemen of London have long had a well-respected signature style. Tailored suits, crisp lines, and classic accessories are staples of their wardrobes. But London is also known for the avant-garde, like the 60s mod and rocker looks of the past, influenced heavily by pop culture. And while you can visit London, like any good […]

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13th February 2012 Washington DC, USA

Hetty Crist

by Hetty Crist

Deputy Press Secretary

A GREAT Night for British Music

If the first two months are any indication, 2012 is shaping up to be a truly GREAT year for the UK. At the Golden Globes back in January, British shows and performers brought home three awards, including Best Miniseries for the smash hit Downton Abbey. Last night’s GRAMMYs kept the momentum rolling. The one and […]

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