News Update!

La Clique is changing!


Thanks for all the support from all of our readers and the different brands, PR companies and great people that we have met along the way. We are truly glad to have met, partied with and worked with all of you! 


There is an air of change in the air though... Much like that electricity in the air as we move into Spring from Winter, La Clique's roots are being set and we want to grow to do bigger and better things. Don't worry, we will still be here and operating this page BUT we are moving to more of a magazine format so you now can expect when to hear from us and know for sure that all your fashion news arrives in one, glamorous package!


There will be a new site as well but in due course. For now, enjoy La Clique!




Ciao Bellissimi!
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"Clean, Edgy and Chic - it's MATH!" - Mr. Darkwah

So there was only one show I really and truly loved this season - MATH Collective showcased beautiful British materials and an understanding of the modern woman to look good but effortlessly.

"Thanks dude! I really wanted it to just be simple and something that any woman could wear!" says designer Shahzad Mohayudin as I congratulate him on a beautiful collection. It was so very refreshing speaking to someone who I could tell was completely in love with what they did and aimed to keep learning and improving as they went on in their work. 

Looking at the collection, I could see all different types of woman in the garments. From the high-power Pigalle-wearing business woman to the teacher donning her sneakers in the peak time rush to get to school and change into something more fitting. It was a breath of fresh air to have seen a collection that embraced every type of woman in both the look of the clothing but also the styling. (I didn't mention sneakers for kicks - some models were actually in sneakers!) That too spoke to me. A designer who is willing to put his or her works which are beautiful and have clearly had a lot of work go into them with a pair of sneakers is not on an ego trip at all - they just want to get the work out there and get a response. 

Shaz - as he is known more commonly - made me feel as though I had known him for years and had it not been for the fact that there was a crowd of people waiting to congratulate him on his work, I can assure you, I would have stayed and spoken to him for much longer!

There have been too many seasons of try-hard extravagance, over-the-top 'innovation' and desperate attention-seeking styling so a show this pristine and clothes this beautiful were a welcome breath of fresh air, I just wish that they had been shown in London Fashion Week's runway space. It needed that clinical feel and Freemason's hall, as beautiful a venue as it was, could not do any justice to this collection - yes, that's how strongly I feel about MATH Collective's' show!

Once more, congratulations Shaz! I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful creations!


Live Beautiful, Stay Vogue!


Ciao Bellissimi!


Mr. Darkwah
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"It's nice to be at an event that isn't too pretentiously 'fashiony'" - Mr. Darkwah

There are a lot of events that you go to and feel that you must be "fashion in human form" but the launch event at the Melia Hotel, Regent's Park was not one of those. Picture a relaxed event, food abounding and the warmest staff and guests you can find - THAT was the launch event at the Melia. I was told that as soon as I walked into the doors of the hotel, I was instantly recognised and that air of familiarity ran throughout the night!

The night was beautifully organised and definitely bore the aura of Spanish hospitality. I recall speaking to many beautiful people and thoroughly enjoying myself whilst being served sangria, paella and being tempted by the waitresses to try the Cava as well! Indulgence central is what it was but I loved it! Speaking to Nick Oltolina, Corporate Sales Manager at the hotel, I learned that the Melia would be spreading across London, the UK and into greater Europe and to me, that was a pleasure to hear as I can only imagine the immense customer satisfaction they would gain from visiting the hotel! 

It was an pleasure attending the event as it gave me the opportunity to meet so many interesting people. If I were to name them all, this post would be more like a fashion world census than an account of a successful hotel launch event! 

Congratulations to The Melia Hotel on a successful launch event! A large thank you to the Katch PR Team for hosting me and to all of the beautiful people I met yesterday, I hope to stay in touch!

Have a great weekend and remember, The Clique is only a click away!

Ciao Belissimi!

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