Fashion Accessories

Celebrated New York-based jewellery designer Angela Tassoni will present her contemporary reinterpretation of vintage gems at a private London residence on May 14. Usually only the chicest residents of New York and Los Angeles have access to Tassoni’s beautiful designs at tea parties in Manhattan and Hollywood, but now fashionable Londoners will have the chance to own one of her crystal-beaded necklaces assembled using carefully sourced antique elements such as buckles and brooches.

Purple Label, ethically manufactured dress jewellery made in Cambridge, is launching its summer collection on 22nd May. They are easy, colourful, wearable pieces made from interesting materials - highlights include colourful pearls, agate and blue goldstone.

Combining local African tradition with French design and quality standards, Ikken is a collaboration between jewellery designer Baptiste Bataille, a village of Touareg artisans in Niger and Georges Kamba, a renowned Parisian jeweller from the Place Vendome.

Shock horror. Surely it cannot be true! The death of the heel? But according to new research 95% of women questioned in the UK don’t wear heels and more than 3 in 5 do not know how to do their make-up! Is this end of femininity? Are the elegant days of Aubrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe lost forever?

The latest jewellery by GUESS marries brushed silver metals with nature inspired materials to create a gorgeous and playful ensemble for SS08’s Natural/Eco trend in fashion.

SHO Fine Jewellery are broadening their horizons and embracing colour with the launch of their vibrant gemstone collection, V-Seals. This exciting new pendant collection will be unveiled at Coutts London Jewellery Week this June.

With chunky gent’s sized watches being all the rage for 2008, GUESS has launched the new Prism Squared just in time for summer. The latest watches offer a soft touch on the oversized trend by combining hints of femininity with bold designs. The 16 centimeters in diameter bezel makes a statement with its Swarovski encrusted crystals, while the dial is complemented with a modern twist to the day/date function.

Mikey London is celebrating the first anniversary of their fab website mikeylondon.co.uk, with the chance to win a mega £500 worth of irresistible Mikey jewellery. The competition will run online throughout April and May and the lucky winner can choose their new accessories from an assortment of supersize Noveau Lux in vogue clutch bags, psychedelic statement earrings, glamorous safari print sunglasses or stunning ethnic necklaces.

Julia Lundsten is fast emerging as one of the most promising and talented shoe designers, with her label Finsk, launched in 2004. Finnish born Lundsten has established herself as a designer with a strong vision and unique, directional style.

Mikey London brings an enviable touch of style and glamour to your summer wardrobe with their fabulous collection of sunglasses. The new range has something for everyone- choose from retro inspired frames or stunning super-sized pairs with cute embellished details to emulate your favourite fashion savvy celeb.