Obviously, there was outrage. Addressing the news, Thom Yorke called the government “spineless fucks”, and a petition calling for Europe-wide visa-free work permits for touring professionals and artists amassed over 256,000 signatures (and counting).
In the days since, the government has been doing serious damage control. Speaking to
NME, a government spokesperson denied the EU source’s allegations, calling them “incorrect and misleading”. In another interview with
NME, a spokesperson doubled down on the claims that the EU rejected the UK’s proposals, and said the government’s “door remains open should the EU change its mind”.
The UK’s culture secretary Oliver Dowden has also backed the government, telling
In v good news for fans of Simone Rocha who lack the cold hard cash to score anything from her mainline offering, the London-based designer has just been revealed as H&M’s latest collaborator. Following in the footsteps of Martin Margiela, Rei Kawakubo, Donatella Versace, and more, Rocha is set to drop a capsule offering of womenswear, cute kidswear, and, for the first time ever, menswear.
First landing on the fashion scene back in 2010, Rocha has since gone on to become one of Britain’s brightest talents. Known for her avant-garde silhouettes and ongoing exploration of femininity, she’s also big on reworking history for the modern day – scattering pretty, puff-sleeved dresses with intricate floral motifs and pearl embellishments straight out of the Elizabethan and Tudor courts, and drawing inspiration from figures including Anne Boleyn and Mary Queen of Scots.