Feb 2015

EDITOR’S LETTER
February is all about looking
forward, especially when London
Fashion Week comes to town.
It’s not only the time designers showcase their new collections, it’s also when
we hear about everything that influences their work. Which is why our fashion
feature, Dream State, interprets the moods and motifs that have inspired the
SS15 shows of eight brilliant British designers. We also seek out all that’s cool
for the season in our Trend Report, and our antennae have been tuning into
some intriguing micro-trends – details that really put you in the picture.
Fashion weeks aren’t exclusively about the clothes, of course. They’re also
about people-watching and idea-swapping. Beauty expertise is in the spotlight
too, as the world’s best make-up artists and session hairstylists converge on
the capital to work their backstage magic. Their creativity ensures the models
hit the catwalks with looks that sync with the show’s styling, while at the same
time push the beauty boundaries. With this in mind, what better time to
take a longer-than-usual look in the mirror and road-test some new
products and techniques for yourself In fact, we’ve made it easy to do
that in-store with our 15 Minutes of Fashion event, where you’ll be able
to visit a series of super-fast touch-up stations to have blow-dries, manis
and pedis. The glam squads can also give you smoky eyes and hotshot
lips – the perfect prepping for being snapped like a cover girl. Also in the
frame this issue are weddings. Perhaps the exceptional engagement rings from
the most prestigious haute joaillerie houses will provide a gentle nudge towards
a grand Valentine’s Day gesture… the ultimate in planning for the future.
Main photo and cover image Katja Mayer
Jan Masters
Editor
HARRODS MAGAZINE 15