Images taken from the end of the catwalk at this years Bedfordshire Music and Fashion Week show at King’s House, Ampthill Road, Bedford. Designers included: All Wall, Bliss Studio Textiles, Blue Inc, Evohe, Georgina Hart, Gwen & Syd, Jayne Elizabeth Millinery, Kasora Afrocentric Collection, Koyawo, Lale, Monaara, Pasya Wearable Art, Street Sibling, Times is Now and Victoria Gearney.
To view each collection please click on the image to link you to the gallery page for that designer.
Images taken from the end of the catwalk at this years Bedfordshire Music and Fashion Week show at King’s House, Ampthill Road, Bedford. Designer: Bliss Studio Textiles
To view all the collections collection please click HERE.
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Other designers included: All Wall, Blue Inc, Evohe, Georgina Hart, Gwen & Syd, Jayne Elizabeth Millinery, Kasora Afrocentric Collection, Koyawo, Lale, Monaara, Pasya Wearable Art, Sebastien Kwok, Street Sibling, Times is Now and Victoria Gearney.
West Thames College – HND Specialist MakeUp – Graduation Shows
Images from all the shows on the 1st of June 2015, including behind the scenes #BTS and after show images. For high resolution versions, please email the low-res version to studio@jamesalexanderlyon.com
Please note: These images are made available for your use so long as you credit me “Photo: James Alexander Lyon” and make a link to this page from your web site or social media.
Harnaam Kaur for Models of Diversity in Holland Park 10-05-15
I had the pleasure of photographing the inspirational and brave woman Harnaam Kaur, for Models of Diversity in the grounds of Holland Park. The weather was perfect and heralded the start of summer. This was to be the first meeting with Harnaam and to be honest I didn’t know what to expect. What should I have expected? It became apparent within seconds I was in the presence of a beautiful and strong human being who had already touched so many peoples lives. Harnaam had brought with her a suitcase full of clothes both traditional in Asian and Western ways to wear during the shoot. Soon after I started photographing Harnaam Kaur I saw the composure and calm from within, and rather than seeing a bitter dismissive personality come to the surface, full of hatred for the horrible things that have been said and done to her so far in life, there was this funny happy soul, whose inner and out beauty shone through.
The day went far too quickly and we shot four or five outfits before our range of available quiet corners of the glorious Holland Park was full to the brim with tourists and locals making the most of the pleasant surroundings and the sunshine. Harnaam had great poise and elegance and found it easy to pose amongst the hundreds of people thronging the park during that Sunday. A couple came up to Harnaam as they had recognised her, speaking only of the wonderful work she had done to date.
I’ve taken a selection from the day as a small slideshow, see below.
Producer: Angel Sinclair for Models of Diversity
MUA/Hair: Stephen Hamilton
Photography: James Alexander Lyon
Models of Diversity at The Ideal Home Show 1st April 2015 – Show 3 (16:30)
‘New Beauty‘ Show
The last show (4:40pm) ‘New Beauty‘ will be dedicated to new designers. Again focusing on beauty from within. Will comprise a Diversity show as well as designs from the established and the newcomers.
The show will feature Treedolls, the latest up-and-coming clothing label, inspired by the beautiful diversity of powerful London women. They provide stylish solutions to those seeking trendsetting designs. Their design philosophy was simple; empower women through affordable fashion that doesn’t compromise on style or comfort. Respecting their roots by supporting local trade, Treedolls oversee the entire process, from choosing high quality fabrics at local wholesalers to manufacturing locally.
Emilia A Walls ‘I Love Four Seasons’ designs, beautifully feminine gowns for women that accentuate their shape and beauty.
Menswear by Maurice Whittingham born in Birmingham a self taught designer with a love and passion for tailoring with a distinctive feel and edge. The recent winner of Rule the Runway UK Fashion Show Menswear 2015 believes style and fashion are a great expression of individuality and personality.
Producer: Angel Sinclair for Models of Diversity
Stage Manager: James Lyon
Principle photographer for Models of Diversity: James Alexander Lyon
Stylist: Jennifer Klein
Hair: Fiona Chaffey Hair Stylist and Carshalton College
MUA: London Make Up School and Karen Salandy
Choreographer: Francis Alejandro Cardoso
Below is a selection of images from the show (216 images) some have been held back for possible publication and will be released later). If you post these images please credit all concerned, including me, thank you.
Models of Diversity at The Ideal Home Show 2015 – Show 2 (14:30)
‘Beautiful from Within‘ Shows
The first two shows ‘Beautiful from Within‘ a concept produced by Barbra Sharon, inspirational singer. She will be opening the show with a song wearing a design by Omar Mansoor a London based fashion designer, best known for his couture occasion wear. He dresses British actresses and International royalty and European aristocracy. Omar Mansoor is widely credited with re-introducing the fusion clothing into modern fashion.
‘Beautiful from Within‘ tells the story of discovering your beauty; from how we are in society hiding behind masks, to showing us that beauty comes from within and that loving and believing in oneself, is what will lead to fulfilment and living a life you love.
The show will feature clothes from leading international brands Debenhams and Sainsbury’s, empowering, bold and forward thinking online fashion brand Missguided, Anna Scholz the founder and designer of plus-size fashion label Anna Scholz. Highly respected within the industry, the former model has led the market with beautifully designed clothing to accentuate curves for the past 20 years and is sold globally. This month Scholz will launch her debut column in SLiNK Magazine, and will continue to champion the celebration of curves.
Designs from Kathy Woods, a US designer for Little People, Kathy is passionate about providing beautiful and high quality ready-to-wear that is affordable, of exquisite taste and perfectly proportioned. The collection embodies modern concepts for the empowered woman. Exclusive showing of brand new Sportswear collection from celebrity trainer, author and national press columnist Christianne Wolff, to be launched on QVC in the near future.
Accessories from Wentworth Jewels, offering handcrafted bespoke jewellery of the highest standard, sourcing gemstones from all over the world, Colin Leslie Eyewear, affordable, bamboo ethical eyewear range, uniquely fuses vintage designs with bamboo frames and recycled acetate. The range has become a firm favourite with both public and celebrities alike. Evening gowns by April Banbury Designs, is a bespoke boutique capturing a unique essence through style and sophistication. Each couture garment is delicately hand made at the highest of standards and they embody a chic style with a playful vintage edge.
Producer: Angel Sinclair for Models of Diversity
Stage Manager: James Lyon
Principle photographer for Models of Diversity: James Alexander Lyon
Stylist: Jennifer Klein
Hair: Fiona Chaffey Hair Stylist and Carshalton College
MUA: London Make Up School and Karen Salandy
Choreographer: Francis Alejandro Cardoso
Below is a selection of images from the show (199 images) some have been held back for possible publication and will be released later). If you post these images please credit all concerned, including me, thank you.
Models of Diversity at The Ideal Home Show 2015 – Show 1 (12:30)
‘Beautiful from Within‘ Shows
The first two shows ‘Beautiful from Within‘ a concept produced by Barbra Sharon, inspirational singer. She will be opening the show with a song wearing a design by Omar Mansoor a London based fashion designer, best known for his couture occasion wear. He dresses British actresses and International royalty and European aristocracy. Omar Mansoor is widely credited with re-introducing the fusion clothing into modern fashion.
‘Beautiful from Within‘ tells the story of discovering your beauty; from how we are in society hiding behind masks, to showing us that beauty comes from within and that loving and believing in oneself, is what will lead to fulfilment and living a life you love.
The show will feature clothes from leading international brands Debenhams and Sainsbury’s, empowering, bold and forward thinking online fashion brand Missguided, Anna Scholz the founder and designer of plus-size fashion label Anna Scholz. Highly respected within the industry, the former model has led the market with beautifully designed clothing to accentuate curves for the past 20 years and is sold globally. This month Scholz will launch her debut column in SLiNK Magazine, and will continue to champion the celebration of curves.
Designs from Kathy Woods, a US designer for Little People, Kathy is passionate about providing beautiful and high quality ready-to-wear that is affordable, of exquisite taste and perfectly proportioned. The collection embodies modern concepts for the empowered woman. Exclusive showing of brand new Sportswear collection from celebrity trainer, author and national press columnist Christianne Wolff, to be launched on QVC in the near future.
Accessories from Wentworth Jewels, offering handcrafted bespoke jewellery of the highest standard, sourcing gemstones from all over the world, Colin Leslie Eyewear, affordable, bamboo ethical eyewear range, uniquely fuses vintage designs with bamboo frames and recycled acetate. The range has become a firm favourite with both public and celebrities alike. Evening gowns by April Banbury Designs, is a bespoke boutique capturing a unique essence through style and sophistication. Each couture garment is delicately hand made at the highest of standards and they embody a chic style with a playful vintage edge.
Producer: Angel Sinclair for Models of Diversity
Stage Manager: James Lyon
Principle photographer for Models of Diversity: James Alexander Lyon
Stylist: Jennifer Klein
Hair: Fiona Chaffey Hair Stylist and Carshalton College
MUA: London Make Up School and Karen Salandy
Choreographer: Francis Alejandro Cardoso
Below is a selection of images from the show (177 images) some have been held back for possible publication and will be released later). If you post these images please credit all concerned, including me, thank you.
James Alexander Lyon photographing at Oxford Fashion Week 2015
Oxford Fashion Week 2015 is officially over! As well as the four main shows there were plenty of launch shows and parties that I attended in the run-up to the main event. In total around 11,000 images to sort through grade and process, the selected image to produce a library of images for OFW of around 1500 images in total.
The four shows (in separate galleries and pending approval) are here on my site.
Featured: Be Unlimited, BA Leach, De Mouilpied, Emma Gilligan, Georgina Dee, Karen Gold, Khloe Nova, Larissa Mode, LK Bennett, Olivia May, Rhona Anne and Woodstock Barbers
Featured: Beste Bragg Haute Couture, Hellavagirl, Omar Mansoor, Patrick Casey, Neon Duchess, Bliss Studio Textiles, Marianne Samara, RocoCo by Cornelia Turcu and Rosie Red Corsetry
Featured: Chloe J Mellen, Dian Luo, Ectomy, Giovanni Paolini, Lavinia Cadar, Marita Wrong, Olga Profutkina, Rosa Angelica Avilez, S.Rijhes and Oxford Brookes University
For more information on Oxford Fashion Week please visit:
James Alexander Lyon photographs Genesis Concept Show – Oxford Fashion Week, 6 March 2015
Images from the Oxford Fashion Week Genesis Concept Show on March 6 2015 shot by James Alexander Lyon. For further details and rates for shooting catwalk shows please contact me via: catwalks@jamesalexanderlyon.com
Curator: Natascha Mehrabi
Runway Director: Tifany Saunders
Hair: Matthew Clulee Hair Studio
MUA: Zoe Shepherd, Emma Shepherd, Rabia Karim, Wendy Campbell, Brooke WIlliams, Jess Kaimakami
James Alexander Lyon photographs Couture Runway Show – Oxford Fashion Week, 6 March 2015
Images from the Oxford Fashion Week Couture Show on March 6 2015 shot by James Alexander Lyon. For further details and rates for shooting catwalk shows please contact me via: catwalks@jamesalexanderlyon.com
Curator: Daisy Carling-Rose
Runway Director: Tiffany Saunders
Hair: Matthew Clulee Hair Studio
MUA: Zoe Shepherd, Emma Shepherd, Rabia Karim, Wendy Campbell, Brooke Williams, Jess Kaimakami