Fashion: Ascot gets on its high horse Jun 15, 2008
For those in need of further guidance, daily fashion shows will take place at Ascot itself, showcasing work by British designers Amanda Wakeley, Matthew Williamson, Vivienne Westwood and, er, Treacy again. Westwood is an interesting inclusion, given that anyone sporting one of her signature bustiers would instantly fall foul of the new requirements. (Independent)
Cancer conqueror on London catwalk Oct 3, 2007
Having secured a place on the catwalk, Mrs Jenkins will model outfits by top designers Ben De Lisi and Amanda Wakeley, have her hair styled by Sassoon stylists and her make-up expertly applied by Este Lauder. Mrs Jenkins said: I felt quite isolated when I was going through my treatment and even more so at the end when I lost my hair through chemotherapy. (Newbury Weekly News Group)
Trendwatch at London's Fashion Week Sep 18, 2007
In taffeta or silk faille, these hit runways in New York last week, and debuted in London to approving nods from the Wag-heavy front row at Amanda Wakeley ... A not-entirely-wearable studded, black racer back swimsuit showed up at Danielle Scutt (just think how rusty that will get in the pool), and even Amanda Wakeley's slate chiffon evening dresses had sporty, almost racer style straps. (Yahoo News -- Fashion and Modeling)
A crime of fashion Sep 12, 2007
In 1998, the leading British womenswear designer Amanda Wakeley, whose elegant designs are stocked at Harvey Nichols in Edinburgh, reported two "ram raids" at her central London store. "What's disturbing is how focused they were," said Wakeley at the time. (Scotsman)
True blue to her boots Sep 7, 2007
" For young professionals in Adelaide, moving east for career reasons is commonplace. But in her late 20s, marriage in 1983 to a property developer, Neil Gillon, took Bishop west to Perth. The marriage broke up five years later. (Gillon moved to Britain, where he married the fashion designer Amanda Wakeley: the couple was named by Tatler as one of London's 250 most wanted partygoers but divorced in the late 1990s, with Gillon reportedly getting the yacht while Wakeley kept the labrador.) Bishop... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Helping Helen look the part Feb 21, 2007
Amanda Wakeley does a range that can sit on the shoulder or cross over your back. Wear control underwear that comes right up under the bust such as Spanx Higher Power. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Health Experts Attack Display of Cachectic Mannequins, Models Jan 28, 2007
British fashion designer Amanda Wakeley said to Daily Mail, "I want a uniform look when I choose models, I don't suddenly want someone older or bigger, because that would distract from the clothes. If you ask me, obesity is a much bigger problem.". Send this to. (Playfuls.com)
What lies beneath May 27, 2006
She was there representing the government, in an Amanda Wakeley dress and Jimmy Choo shoes. She met Stella McCartney and Johnny Rotten. (Guardian Unlimited)
Anti-fur protesters hurl flour bombs at fashion model Paris Hilton Feb 16, 2006
Earlier, in the first day of the bi-annual event audiences saw Autumn-Winter collections by Paul Costelloe, inspired by post-war Britain, and Amanda Wakeley, known for her glamorous tailoring. Some 170 designers will show off their wares in a series of 48 catwalk shows over the week. (BBC News -- Americas)
