Fashion Industry
What’s wrong for you, could be right for Cancer Research
Tara Palmer Tomkinson and Olympian Mark Foster are fronting a new campaign which urges people to donate unwanted goods to stock-starved Cancer Research UK shops. The celebrity duo have taken part in an unconventional photo shoot alongside a young cancer survivor to help launch the charity’s new ‘Wrong For You, Right For Us’ stock appeal.
Economic crisis hits Russian Fashion Week
Following fashion weeks in New York, Paris and Milan, Russian Fashion Week announced in Moscow it has shortened its Fall/Winter 2009/2010 season schedule this week. Russian Fashion Week (RFW) will commence on March 29 - April 4, 2009 in the Congress Hall of the World Trade Center in downtown Moscow.
British women hoard clothes and shoes 'too good' to use
British women have over £22bn worth of clothes, shoes and household goods tucked away only to be used for 'best', research from Direct Line Home Insurance has revealed.
Anthropologie heads to London
US fashion retailer Anthropologie, a division of Urban Outfitter, is recognised for seeking out architecturally distinct spaces for its stores, which are individually and uniquely designed. In London, Anthropologie has announced that it will occupy two historically renowned buildings, one in the heart of London's West End at 158 Regent Street and the other being the Antiquarius building at 131-141 King's Road.
Caring for credit crunch cashmere
Cashmere is one of the most luxurious of fibers. It feels fabulous to wear and drapes the body beautifully. It’s also four times warmer than wool, so in the depths of winter it’s a perfect time to invest, plus with shops dramatically cutting prices; a cashmere cardigan or jumper might be picked up for a bargain.
Fashion crunch? Gok Wan has the answer
Ladies, you may be feeling the pinch, but that doesn't mean you have to scrimp on style. On your behalf, fashion guru Gok Wan has cast his discerning eye over all this 'global financial crisis' business and frankly, he's having none of it. So, in a one-man campaign to keep Britain's women looking like a million dollars while spending substantially less, Gok's hitting the road throughout England to dispense thrifty style advice as only he can.
When ‘no’ means Noël
It's all very well telling people 'don't get me anything' this Xmas-but how will you feel when they really don't? Christmas has a knack of provoking weird behaviour in otherwise sensible people. Deep down we want fantastic presents so why do we tell everyone they absolutely must not get us anything? If they do we can scarcely live with the guilt, and if they don't, we're gutted. No wonder they call it the silly season. How are people supposed to know if 'No' really means 'Noël'?
Twiggy and Peaches donate to vintage treasure trove
Carnaby is hosting a pop up vintage shop for children’s charity Barnardo’s – opening 1st November for one month only. The shop is bursting at the seams with retro and vintage donations, including shoes, bags and accessories from Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Patrick Cox, and Mary Quant, all awaiting the designer bargain hunters.
Katy Perry wears Barack Obama at MTV awards
French fashion designer and artist, Jean Charles de Castelbajac’s, “I Have A Dream” dress which features Barack Obama’s face in sequins, will appear at the MTV European Music Awards in Liverpool on November 6th. The event is being presented by singer Katy Perry of “I Kissed a Girl” fame and Castelbajac will be attending, having brought the dress over specially from his Paris offices.
BoBelle opens at Top Shop
BoBelle has launched a concession within Topshop on Oxford Circus selling their hand made eel skin leather fashion accessories in conjunction with Becksöndergaard. BoBelle have been exhibiting their eco-friendly fashion accessories on the ground floor of Topshop from November 2nd, perfect for Christmas!
Jamelia to host Style Awards in Birmingham
R&B singing sensation Jamelia will host Birmingham’s most hotly anticipated fashion event, The Style Awards 08, at a glamorous gala ceremony on Thursday, 23 October at the city’s Town Hall. Organised by Retail Birmingham and sponsored by Heart of England’s ‘Visit the Heart’, the Style Awards were launched in September in a bid to find the city’s most stylish stores, bars, restaurants and people.
A luxury online shopping experience
Bauer Media, publisher of many of the UK’s most famous fashion titles such as Grazia, Pop and Arena Homme +, is to launch the much anticipated luxury e-commerce site, Cocosa. Think of the most aspirational members-only club and you are on the right track to understanding what Cocosa offers the fashion connoisseur.
Wish upon a star in Regent Street this Christmas
‘Wish Upon A Star’ is the theme for this year’s festivities in Regent Street, transforming the famous London destination into a winter wonderland for Christmas shoppers.
Jaeger opens flagship store in Westfield
Jaeger has announced the opening of its new flagship store, Jaeger Westfield, on 30th October 2008. Jaeger Westfield is located within the new, major Westfield development and housed over 3,000 square feet, making it the largest store opened by Jaeger in over five years. A new shop fit design is incorporated within the store, elements of which have previously never been seen in any other Jaeger store worldwide.
Fashion and style at your fingertips
Those who have always sought one fashion website with all the best brands under one roof need look no further, with the UK’s arrival of ShopStyle (shopstyle.co.uk) – the first search engine just for fashion and a fashionista favourite in the US. ShopStyle, which just launched here in the UK this September, is a unique online shopping experience – allowing shoppers to search for fashion across the best brands, High Street names and boutique labels, with the simple click of a button.