Robbie Tomkins on working at Fashion Week
As another London Fashion Week (LFW) has disappeared into a cloud of mayhem, anxiety, elation and relief, I wanted to shed a little light on how it all works. LFW offers an amazing opportunity to experience one element of working as a session stylist. Firstly, the week founded in 1984…
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Crystalised glitter nails walk Ashish runway
Crystallised glitter nails walked the Ashish runway thanks to The Gel Bottle Inc. The nail team was led by Michelle Humphrey using The GelBottle Inc products. Inspired by the texture of blankets and crochet, the models wore a glitzy, textured look. Over a peel-off base or nail guards for easy,…
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Kure Bazaar unveils spring 19 collection at London Fashion Week
Kure Bazaar has unveiled its spring 2019 collection backstage at London Fashion Week (LFW). Seeing three new shades, the collection is made up of natural rose nudes: Terre Rose: a brown-rose Blush: a terracotta-rose Zoe: a nude-pink In tune with the sheer, nude nail looks that stormed the runways throughout…
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Bio Sculpture creates glossy natural manicures for Margaret Howell AW19
Reflecting the crisp and clean outfits storming the Margaret Howell runway this weekend, fresh and healthy-looking manicures were created by the nail team using Bio Sculpture products. Session stylist, Cherrie Snow (@cherriesnow), lead a team of six techs for the Margaret Howell show that took place on Sunday 17 February…
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Working backstage at London Fashion Week for Vin + Omi
On Thursday I was lucky enough to kick off London Fashion Week backstage on the nail team for VIN + OMI’s AW19 showcase. While I’ve reported backstage for a few seasons, I’ve never had the chance to put my tekking skills to the test! A few weeks before the show,…
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Robbie Tomkins reveals his journey into session nail styling
There isn’t a clear cut or methodical way to becoming a session technician. Everyone has a different experience and story of how they came to be on their hands and knees, painting a model’s toes through a pair of strappy stilettos in a disused warehouse in East London at 7am…
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Top tips for nailing it backstage at Fashion Week
Fashion Week is nearly upon us, and if your skills will see you secure a stint backstage as a nail stylist, follow these words of wisdom from fellow pros… KNOW YOUR LEAD “While assisting at Fashion Week, you are there on behalf of the lead session stylist and your work…
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Kure Bazaar unveils winter collection at London Fashion Week
Inspired by the natural earthy hues and sunsets of Africa, Kure Bazaar has revealed its winter ’19 collection backstage at London Fashion Week. Seeing the three new shades, Masai, Sienna and Sari, the collection boasts tones of natural orange-brown-reds and were chosen by models to wear at the Roland Mouret…
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7 lessons I learnt at London Fashion Week
Daniella Camilleri, a newbie nail artist of No Chips Allowed, shares her experience from working her first Fashion Week show for Eudon Choi backstage on Pebbles Aikens’nail team… #1 Aside from all black, wear something comfy and flexible. That goes for shoes, too. You will also spend most of your time kneeling or…
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LFW Nails: Orly for Sadie Williams SS19
Orly nail lacquer was used by techs working on the nail styles for Sadie Williams’ London Fashion Week presentation. The collection The spring/summer 2019 showcase championed her signature texture-driven style and was inspired by the motoring world. The nail designs Lead nail tech, Karen Louise, worked closely with Sadie to…
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LFW Nails: Orly for Julien Macdonald SS19
Glitz and glamour were key themes for Julien Macdonald’s spring/summer 2019 fashion collection, and Orly was the nail brand of choice at the London Fashion Week showcase. The collection Skin was largely on show and feminine drapes of glittering fabrics reflected his signature luxe and glossy style. The nails Session…
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Kristine Toce leads Vin + Omi’s SS19 showcase
Kristine Toce, a London-based nail artist, led the nail team for Vin + Omi’s SS19 presentation for London Fashion Week. Taking place at one of the grand entrances to St Pancras Station, the show saw a theme of ‘Thought is the new Religion’, challenging the ‘throw away’ nature of fashion. Featuring the…
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Bejewelled nude nails created by Michelle Class walk LFW Mulberry show
Session stylist, Michelle Class, created a bejewelled nude nail manicure for Mulberry’s London Fashion Week showcase. Dubbed ‘Sweet Gems’, the nail look saw Swarovski crystal embellishments added to clean, groomed short nails. Michelle created the look with Morgan Taylor Stick With It base coat, followed by one coat of Sweet…
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Cherrie Snow uses Bio Sculpture Gel polish at Marques Almeidal showcase
Bio Sculpture Gel and Cherrie Snow were tasked with creating the nail looks for Marques Almeidal’s London Fashion Week showcase. Cherrie and here team tended to the models’ nails with two different Bio Sculpture Gel Nail Polish looks. A nude nail tone, No.2093 Ivory Beige, was used to create a clean,…
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Ami Streets creates cartoon mani for Katie Eary LFW show
Cartoonish, pop-art inspired nail art was selected for Katie Eary’s London Fashion Week showcase. Created by manicurist Ami Streets, the look saw a hot red nail tone courtesy of iZ Beauty of London, complete with white detailing to create an animated effect. The design a super shiny finish to create a…
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