All the World’s a Runway

Allsopp’s first show,called The September Show,will take place at the Victoria and Albert Museum,in London’s swishy South Kensington area on September 5. “I’m collaborating with Treacy and Qatari abaya designers to create a modern take on a garment the West usually views as oppressive,while the

Middle East views it as one of style,modesty and expression,” shares Allsopp via email. “This show is about promoting cultural understanding while creating a platform for future collaborations and business opportunities in each others’ countries.” The event,a snobby black-tie one,promises a high dose of British glamour,with Prince Charles and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,the emir of Qatar,as hosts.