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From runways that are keeping a one-minute silence, to shows that are being designed to respect the departed Queen; there is a lot being done... It started with the London Fashion Week finding itself on crossroads as the death of the last monarch and 'Queen Of Hearts' was announced.  Shortly after the announcement, Burberry, the biggest name at the event and the holder of a royal warrant, cancelled its show, followed shortly after by Raf Simons. As a co-designer of Prada, and ex-Dior creative director, his presence had been something of a coup for the London event, and his departure coming so soon after Burberry suddenly threw the entire week into doubt. Like the old saying goes' the show must go on' and so it did, but with a lot of changes being made around the day the Queen had to be buried. A ll events booked for the day of the funeral were hurriedly rescheduled, parties were cancelled, and guests were politely asked to refrain from publishing street-sty...

A happy innings comes to an end.... Japanese designer Issey Miyake said his final farewell to life as he breath his last this week. The non-conventional designer is known for ‘democratizing fashion through simple construction, experimenting with different materials and treatments. ’ True to the Japanese spirit, the designer lived till the ripe age of 84years and collapsed due to his fight with liver cancer. Miyake was famous for his polyester pleating techniques which make silhouettes smart and flawless, despite many wears. He was also appreciated for bringing design and technology together in the most sustainable manner. Notes and messages have been flowing on twitter and Instagram from designers across the globe who continue to appreciate and applaud his incredible sense in “to combine creativity with a pure sense of reality.” A rare designer, he was all for celebration of the body just the way it is and nothing on that account. He remains an inspiration in the right sense of t...