One of the most loved and esteemed conductors of his generation, Sir Andrew Davis, who has died of leukemia aged 80, was a well-known presence on stage, not least through his numerous appearances at the BBC Proms in his capacity as principal conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra (1989-2000). After Adrian Boult, this was the … Read more
LONDON — What could be more British than Jonathan Anderson, Charlotte Tilbury and Martine Rose winning awards on a rainy winter’s evening at the Royal Albert Hall? Monday’s very British weather provided a fitting backdrop for the Fashion Awards, an evening aimed at celebrating the country’s talent – and international ones too. More from WWD … Read more
LONDON — The Fashion Awards, the annual fundraising extravaganza organized by the British Fashion Council, will return to the Royal Albert Hall on Monday evening, with a host of major celebrities and designers in attendance. When it was revealed on Friday that British singer Sam Smith will accept the Cultural Innovator Award on stage, it … Read more