THE STREETS OF LONDON ENGLAND

For a long time, i've always felt like I belong somewhere else. Many things that inspired me, or interested me resulted in being founded in London...or the UK itself. As a fashion designer, and artist who lives and breathes for the purpose of creating and expressing...I was told that people who live in London are much more fashion forward, and appreciate fashion and it's value. Maybe, just maybe. The people who live there will be people who understand my "language and views" about life and art around me. That will definitely be nice.

I began to look more into this place, and allowed the idea of visiting London enter my mind. Shortly after, the very idea of living there if I happened to feel like it is "home". Not too long after, given a few months of this idea manifesting within me, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet a new coworker. I soon learned that she has lived in London for two years before!!! I immediately asked her more about what it was like to live there, and she is willing to share with me her experiences on what it was like to live in this part of the world. I absolutely look forward to meeting with her for coffee and hearing everything there is to know about it!

These kinds of circumstances are something I like to call fate. Definitely situations that are playing into my calling. Whatever it is, I am not complaining. This is an answer to my P.L ;) (To those who know what that term stands for. Thank you for teaching me about it. To those who don't, please refer to the book The Alchemist.)

Here are some images of London that expresses the imageries and impression of what sort of impression this place is like to me. The photos below were taken by a photographer named Jason Hawkes.


The Streets of London at night


(December 24, 2009 - Photos by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Europe)


Trafalgar Square and streets of London during Christmas
A general view of Oxford Circus on Christmas Day on December 25, 2009 in London, England. The streets of London were quiet today, ahead of tomorrows Boxing Day sales, when millions of shoppers are expected head to the shops to take advantage of the huge discounts in many stores.
A general view Oxford Street on Christmas Day on December 25, 2009 in London, England. The streets of London were quiet today, ahead of tomorrows Boxing Day sales, when millions of shoppers are expected head to the shops to take advantage of the huge discounts in many stores.
A general view of Trafalgar Square on Christmas Day on December 25, 2009 in London, England. The streets of London were quiet today, ahead of tomorrows Boxing Day sales, when millions of shoppers are expected head to the shops to take advantage of the huge discounts in many stores.
Below are photos found from sources off the internet of featured articles and news of london fashion week, I could not find all the links to give proper credit, if I have left out any credit- please email me and I will put them accordingly.


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A model walks down the catwalk during the Osman Yousefzada show, as part of London Fashion Week a/w 2009 at the On/Off venue, Science Museum on February 24, 2009 in London, England.


Models prepare backstage before the Mary Katranzou fashion show during London Fashion Week at the Topshop Venue, University of Westminster, on September 19, 2009 in London, England.
Mary Katrantzou Backstage: Spring/Summer 2010- London Fashion Week


Photo Curtesy of Billa
London fashion week 2008
Model polaroids backstage at the Julien Mcdonald show at London Fashion Week. Photograph by Wade Laube. Isn't it so interesting to see how they organize the order of collection based off design and model?

LondonFashionWeek SS10 WilliamTempest Models(1) Backstage at William Tempest at London Fashion Week

Backstage at William Tempest at London Fashion Week


A model is prepared backstage for Vivienne Westwood's Spring/Summer 2009 collection catwalk during London Fashion week September 18, 2008 in London, England.
Vivienne Westwood Red Label- LFW Spring Summer 2009- Backstage England
    (September 18, 2008 - Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Europe)
London fashion week 2008
Makeup looks are precisely planned as well!
London fashion week 2008
Models prepare backstage for Vivienne Westwood's Spring/Summer 2009 collection catwalk during London Fashion week September 18, 2008 in London, England.
London fashion week 2008
I can almost hear the loud chattering and rustling of a very big crowd of artists working frantically.
Models stand by the catwalk before the Osman fashion show at the BFC tent, Somerset House on September 19, 2009 in London, England.
London fashion week 2008




Lots of Runways, lots of models, lots of colors, fabric, texture, lights, music, people, atmosphere. Everything I could look for in a candy store. Many people say it is a very expensive place to live, and though that may be discouraging- I like to look at the actuality that people who do not have a lot of money still manage to get by there. All in all, the question comes down to: Do I want to be struggling to survive in Toronto a few years down the road from now, or would I rather do all of the above in London? I think the answer is clear :)

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