Fashion
Do someone a favour for fashion
Vinspired.com has teamed with up with top British designer Ben De Lisi and T4 presenter Miquita Oliver to call on every 16-25 year old in England to join Fashion Favours – a unique fashion collection being created by volunteers purely from recycled and customised clothing. The initiative aims to highlight some of the socio-environmental issues around the fashion industry.
Is your life missing a little luxury? Why not hire it?
Its hard to avoid witnessing first hand the fun that the super rich have in splashing their cash. The roads are a brim with Bentleys, Ferraris and Porsches. The press keeps us only too well informed of the glamorous parties and holidays that celebrities seem to flitter between. Indeed, in these times of rising food, energy and mortgage bills, it can easily become too much to bear.
New MD to spearhead Anthropologie’s European expansion
In anticipation of Anthropologie's expansion in Europe, Urban Outfitters Inc. has announced the appointment of James Bidwell to the newly created position of Managing Director, Anthropologie Europe.
Leading West End jeweller expands to new premises
Susannah Lovis, one of London’s leading West End jewellers, has moved to new premises at 50, Burlington Arcade in the heart of Mayfair. The move to a spacious and light dominated showroom will enable Susannah Lovis to showcase one of London’s most comprehensive antique jewellery collections to maximum effect and provide an outstanding visual environment for customers.
Grunge deluxe
Grunge just got gorgeous with Ollie & Nic’s bad-girl bags and accessories. Toughen up your look with low-slung and slouchy bags, chunky knitwear, beanie hats and fingerless gloves. Wear with just-got-out-of-bed hair and an insouciant pout to complete your look with a soundtrack of Nirvana on your iPod.
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.
Something bright and bold for autumn
The Jo-leene silhouette is effectively the woman you see in the mirror - Immaculately groomed yet obscenely dishevelled, uber cool, known for being a geek, prim and proper but you know she’s a lot more. Beautiful, decadent and with a fierce execution she is always decked out in sublime vintage fabrics with immense eye for detailing, she never gets it wrong.
Nike celebrates the power of women
Celebrating a summer of outstanding female achievement in sport, Nikewomen will host an exclusive exhibition at Niketown, London. The exhibition of artwork and athletes is part of Nike’s ‘Here I Am’ campaign, inspiring women to fall in love with the buzz of being a sportswoman.
Heading to the top of the Christmas list
Forget the Chloe Paddington, Hermes Birkin and Chanel 2.55, the Jason Halsey Viper Clutch is the only ‘It’ bag to covet for your 2008 Christmas wish list. Crackle glazed black leather is off set against soft canary yellow, pewter and white leather and fused together in pleats that create a harmonic linear form that are then graphically slashed into an intense angular pattern.
Get the Grecian Goddess look
Become a goddess with the new range of Grecian inspired accessories from Mikey London. More is more with this decadent and indulgent trend. Spoil yourself with opulent metallic or shell cuffs, intricately detailed earrings and embellished necklaces. Wear with a draping gown and bronzed skin for a sultry and stylish look that will make men will fall at your feet.
Gwen and Ashlee do maternity chic with Isabella Oliver
What do Gwen Stefani and Ashlee Simpson have in common? They both are singers, they are both married to rock stars, they are both knocked up and they both love to dress up their bumps with stripes! Stripes look great and are perfect for summer pregnancies and the great news is that the look can be found at celeb favorite chic maternity e-tailer Isabella Oliver.
Gold fever
While the world recovers from Olympic fever, Astley Clarke believes that the pursuit of gold needn’t be such an exhausting exercise! Some of the most sought after gold jewellery has just arrived at Astley Clarke and with only a few clicks it can be delivered to your door.
TK Maxx channels retro chic
Fashion savvy Bargainistas should prepare to rejoice this Autumn with daily deliveries of designer brands in the latest trends at up to 60% off RRP. This season TK Maxx gives a nod to the forties with ladylike pencil skirts and chiffon blouses; the seventies with floaty dresses and high-waisted flared trousers; and the punk/grunge eras of the eighties and nineties with biker jackets, cult denim and tartan.
Elton John brooch to go under the hammer at Bonhams
An art deco sapphire and diamond clip brooch, originally owned by the legendary musician Sir Elton John, is expected to fetch over £12,000 at Bonhams' next London Sale of Fine Jewellery on 25 September 2008.
The Goth, the bold, and the beautiful
In line with the 08 catwalk shows, Rock Goth is the theme for the latest offering from Silver Service Jewellery. This whimsical collection of rings, bangles, earrings and chains – in the form of bold Crosses, Serpents and Skulls – is made from solid silver, diamante and pearls. Mix the charms – romantic, edgy and ‘dark’ - and pile them high on multi-layered chains for a look that is pure ‘shock and awe’ chic.