Designer Fashion
Matthew Williamson announces new menswear line
In addition to four annual women’s ready-to-wear collections, international fashion designer Matthew Williamson is to launch a capsule menswear range for Spring Summer 2010, with a view to expanding the line seasonally thereafter.
Van Cleef & Arpels to exhibit at Art Dubai
Van Cleef & Arpels has been invited to participate in Art Dubai, the renowned international Art fair. From 17 to 20 March 2010, Van Cleef & Arpels will organize an exclusive exhibition celebrating nearly one hundred years of watchmaking creation dedicated to the Poetry of Time.
World’s first Armani Hotel to open in the Burj Dubai
Armani Hotel Dubai, the first hotel to open under the collaboration between Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and Emaar Properties PJSC, will be officially launched on March 18, 2010, it has been announced.
Maria Grachvogel to launch online store
Maria Grachvogel, luxury women’s designer, has announced that she will open her second luxury boutique online on 19th February 2010 to coincide with London Fashion Week.
The ultimate party wardrobe from Jimmy Choo at H&M
When Jimmy Choo’s exclusive collaboration with H&M landed in stores this month, a glimpse of the brand’s glamorous world has been available to all. Not only has Jimmy Choo provided the perfect shoes for the party season at H&M, it is also offering the clothes and accessories to match, as well as dressing men from head to toe.
British lingerie designer creates treat for lovers of lace
London based lingerie designer Ayten Gasson continues to utilise the finest lace in her latest range, once again going back to the roots of the British fashion industry to create an amazingly sensual vintage-inspired new collection.
All star line-up for Regent Street Christmas Lights switch-on
Regent Street has announced an all star line-up for the Christmas Lights switch on this year - Tuesday 3 November 2009. London indie pop rock band The Noisettes will perform live as part of the festivities to launch the Regent Street Christmas lights.
Strength and spirit from Matthew Williamson
The Matthew Williamson Autumn Winter collection truly encapsulates the strength of spirit of the Matthew Williamson girl, focusing on the contrast between loose, feminine volume and intense warrior-like detailing found on necklines and cuffs.
Quintessential British style
Melt London presents a new autumn winter 2008 collection set to take the fashion pack by storm. Offering a designer look and quality finish, Melt caters for the fashion-savvy, confident woman who enjoys expressing her individuality with a statement. The autumn winter 2008 collection by Melt is entitled ‘Percival Loves Doris’; with each garment heralding a quintessentially English name, such as the ‘Clarence Black Trouser’, ‘Wallace Black Dress’ and ‘Herbert Floor Length Coat’.
Manchester fashion label launches ready to wear collection
Manchester based designer, Fatz Kassim, has launched her first ready to wear collection from her unique label - ZuZu Couture. The ex Project Catwalk contestants' first capsule collection is inspired by the couture pieces designed from her Northern Quarter boutique. The range - for men and woman - includes t-shirts, skirts, jackets and evening wear.
SATC glamour available exclusively in Glasgow
A Glasgow jeweller is exclusively stocking a glamorous Mikimoto pearl necklace worn by Carrie Bradshaw in the Sex & The City movie. Laings of Glasgow is the only stockist in the west of Scotland where the piece, chosen to replace the fashionable character’s signature nameplate in the film, is available. When Sex & The City began in 1998, oversized Chanel-inspired camellia corsages couldn’t be made fast enough to keep up with demand and Carrie Bradshaw made Manolo Blahnik a household name.
Asos.com champions independent designers
asos.com has consistently celebrated and supported emerging design talent. Having launched ‘The Laden Showroom’ in August 2007, it is now widening its ‘Independent Designer’ offering by introducing ‘Fashion Enter’ into the mix. Established in March 2006, ‘Fashion Enter’ has helped new and talented designers to succeed. A dedicated non profit-making company, its mission is to provide up-and-coming designers with all the support, specialist advice and networking opportunities they need to make their mark on the fashion world, as well as the chance to have their very own affordable PR representation in the form of fashioncapital.co.uk.
Travel light
Melt London is a coveted London-based label with much press acclaim. Melt London is back with a fresh new spring summer 2008 collection, inspired by the modern urban traveler and providing a light weight, feminine and truly inspired capsule wardrobe. Using garment dyed cotton – fashion and convenience have been considered since the more you wash the garments, the softer and more vintage-looking they become giving the customer a timeless range of desirable items.