“I always prefer to be the fool in the room”

Charles Jeffrey appears in the courtyard of Somerset House, a vibrant beacon of purple kilt and suit, standing seven feet tall on his platforms, a mop of black hair, an Elizabethan white-powdered face, full red lips. He is the perfect visual representation of his fun, outgoing personality. The antithesis of quiet luxury, a balm against … Read more

9 striking moments on the catwalk

LONDON – Reaching the big 4-0, London Fashion Week has certainly seen its share of drama, from Katharine Hamnett’s sex lessons to Queen Elizabeth II’s surprise visit to Richard Quinn in her only Fashion Week appearance. Here, WWD looks at nine moments that have lit up London’s catwalks over the past forty years. Fall and … Read more