Global technology firm Epson inaugurated a new Innovation Centre in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, UK, and launched its first ever Textile Academy, designed to be a platform that inspires young designers and design students to contribute to a better, more eco-friendly textile industry. To commemorate the opening, Epson invited textile design...
26 Feb 2025
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced cult London label 16Arlington as the winner of the annual BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. The brand will now receive 150,000 pounds to support its growth as well as pro-bono business mentoring and professional services. Founded in 2018 by Italian couple and design duo Marco Capaldo and the late...
17 May 2023
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the seven designers that are in the running for its BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2023. The shortlisted names are; 16Arlington, Awake Mode, Ahluwalia, Alighieri, Completedworks, Pīferi and Supriya Lee. The fund, which is supported by British Vogue, Burberry and Paul Smith, sets out criteria...
24 Feb 2023
London’s luxury scene can be defined by young designers that have merged their own cultures and upbringings to that of the bustling city’s lifestyle in which they are based. Many have been, and often still are, backed by the British Fashion Council (BFC), which uses its NewGen initiative to put a spotlight on upcoming influential names in the...
12 Dec 2022
In November 2021, Federica Cavenati, co-founder of 16Arlington, better known as “Kikka” died suddenly, and for autumn/winter 2022, Marco Capaldo presented an emotional tribute to the rising star with a collection entitled ‘Tears’ during London Fashion Week. As soon as 16Arlington debuted at LFW, it quickly became a favourite for its party...
22 Feb 2022
The British Fashion Council has announced its provisional lineup for London Fashion Week 2022. As with its 2021 London Fashion Week, the event will work in a digital and physical hybrid. This will incorporate catwalk shows, presentations, appointments and events throughout London. Digital content will be available on the Official Digital Hub....
20 Dec 2021
Federica Cavenati, a rising star of fashion and co-founder of London-based independent fashion label 16Arlington, has died, aged 28. The designer, better known as “Kikka,” passed away on Monday, October 18, after a short and sudden illness. She is survived by her mother, father and brother, and her life partner, 16Arlington co-founder Marco...
7 Nov 2021
London-based independent label 16Arlington has launched its debut bridal collection, offering what it calls a “natural extension” to its party wear proposition. The inaugural 20-piece 16Arlington Bridal collection aims to reinterpret the notion of bridal with its “signature escapist” aesthetic with wedding dresses and separates featuring...
7 Jun 2021