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Inside British Vogue’s Forces of Fashion Event at 180 the Strand in London

By Vogue
Inside British Vogues Forces of Fashion Event at 180 the Strand in London
Darren Gerrish

For the first global Forces of Fashion conference—in which events were held across the U.S., the U.K., and Mexico—British Vogue partnered with Luxury Promise and Snapchat to stage five thought-provoking panels about the future of the industry. 

Among the vital topics discussed onstage at 180 The Strand, which had been decorated by Kanku Floristry for the occasion: what a greener model for the fashion world might look like, with contributions from Luxury Promise’s CEO Sabrina Sadiq and Mother of Pearl’s founder Amy Powney; how to foster greater diversity within the beauty landscape, with contributions by Charlotte Tilbury and Sabrina Dhowre Elba; Vogue’s Kate Phelan and photographer Nadine Ijewere on creating timeless images; and the future of runway presentations, led by Valentino’s inimitable Pierpaolo Piccioli. 

Adding a touch of popstar magic to the day? Dua Lipa, who joined British Vogue editor-in-chief and European editorial director Edward Enninful on stage for a chat about her life in fashion. Step inside the event, below.

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    Kanku Floristry decorated 180 The Strand for the occasion.

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    Dana Thomas, Marie-Claire Daveu, Amy Powney, Rachel Reavley and Sabrina Sadiq during the “Fashioning A Greener Future” talk.

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    Sabrina Sadiq, CEO of Luxury Promise.

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    The “Fashioning A Greener Future” panelists following their discussion.

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    Jessica Diner, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, and Charlotte Tilbury during “The Power Of Diversity In Beauty” discussion.

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    Sabrina Dhowre Elba, Jessica Diner, and Charlotte Tilbury after their talk.

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    Nadine Ijewere and Kate Phelan. 

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    Kate Phelan and Nadine Ijewere in conversation about “Lensing Change”.

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    The audience at 180 The Strand.

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    Laura Ingham, Sarah Harris, Charlotte Tilbury, Jessica Diner, and Laura Hawkins.

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    Edward Enninful and Pierpaolo Piccioli.

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    Edward Enninful and Pierpaolo Piccioli discussing what’s next for the runway in “Runway, Red Carpet & Beyond.”

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    Edward Enninful with Dua Lipa before their catch up about the pop sensation’s life in fashion.

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    Dua Lipa onstage.

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