The party was all about bringing together the who’s who of the international fashion world - pr’s, journalists, buyers, stylists, designers and guests of the British Fashion Council successfully under one roof.

On my arrival with my fashionable partner in crime Violaine Prunet from Conde Nast, we found ourselves, after a short wait, ushered in past the paps and fashion fans. Once inside the venue I was immediately offered a glass of bubbly that I happily accepted. Taking my first sip, I took in the atmosphere- buzzy and fun- and the beauty of the Beach Blanket Babylon venue. I immediately fell in love with it.

The beautiful people’s attire was mainly all black. In my bright green dress I felt like I had not adhered to some fashion secret’s dress code but I was soon enlightened by a rather intoxicated individual who came up to me and whispered quite loudly - “always dress in black darling it is more slimming”.  It was at this moment in time that I decided to go and rescue my friend from another admirer who had attached himself to her. With another fresh flute handed to me by a delicious looking waiter I found myself happily floating among the many black Armani’s and Chloe’s, my fashion faux pas forgotten. It soon became quite apparent that each person’s outfit gave off a hint of each wearer’s personality, making it easy for one to guess which part of the fashion industry they worked in.

The entertainment line up included 'Superstar Drag Queen' Jodie Harsh, troublesome DJ twosome Tabitha Denholm and Mairead Nash aka Queens of Noize. The party also hosted a private view of Jeanne Christoph Attard and Morio Matsui art-project "Maijiro".

I applaud the British Fashion Council and "Beach Blanket Babylon" for throwing a great party that boasted an endless supply of champagne, a fashionable crowd, yummy canapés, great networking opportunities and of cause the opportunity to pose for the many paps at the party. All in all one of the best fashion parties I have been to in London this season so far, lets now see if tonight’s soiree Vivienne Westwood - a/w 08 after show party at Dolce will make me eat my words.

By Muchaneta Kapfunde