Fashion
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.
Alexa Chung and Henry Holland to host ‘Frock Me’
Commissioning Editor for T4 - Music and Youth, Jules Oldroyd has commissioned Super Box Productions to produce Frock Me, a weekly 45-minute magazine show that celebrates all things fashion. Aimed at both male and female audiences the show will be hosted by T4 presenter Alexa Chung and designer of the moment Henry Holland. The series will run for seven weeks and start in October within the T4 strand.
Shoes and snogging at London Fashion Week
While London Fashion Week is typically for those very lucky, well-connected few; shoe designer Hetty Rose has decided this year to offer a little taster of fashion week for everyone.
Topshop and Hobbs to sponsor FashionExpo 2008
Retail giants Topshop and Hobbs show their commitment to home-grown fashion with their support of FashionExpo, the industry’s showcase of emerging talent in the capital. FashionExpo makes its eagerly awaited return on November 19 2008 at the Business Design Centre, Islington. As the UK’s most innovative and directional high-street fashion brand, Topshop is an ideal partner, waving the flag of fashionable London. Hobbs too is a powerful force in the industry, representing the very best of high-street fashion for career-minded women.
Style to dye for
What exactly does every man want? Well, that’s one question designer Aude Lesur has all the answers to, and you can find them packed into the style of her new, debut menswear collection under the brand name Credau.
New awards target “back-room” design staff
UK-based professional pattern-cutters, garment technologists and sample-makers are being urged to take part in a UK-wide campaign to identify the top 50 skilled people in the fashion and textiles industry.
Indulge in Ispirato
Deliciously decadent colours and sublime fabrics are the foundation of the glamorous new collection from Ispirato. The little black dress is always a must-have and Ispirato’s inspired twist to a perennial classic - a low cut back with a stunning diamante chain - certainly has the all important wow factor!
Sam Ubhi releases range for People Tree
For their first ever designer jewellery collection People Tree are delighted to have collaborated with internationally renowned Sam Ubhi. Inspired by Sam’s own line the jewellery which includes necklaces, earrings and bracelets come in two distinctive styles. Firstly bone disks, a signature material from Sam Ubhi, are attractively married with delicate brass leaves to create a set of earrings and plunging necklace.
White Stuff goes nuts for autumn
White Stuff, the fashion lifestyle brand is getting ready for cosy nights in and unpredictable British weather with the new autumn collection. The quirky label has also gone quite literally nuts this season, with a squirrels themed autumn 08 catalogue, out now.
A little bit of magic from Trinny and Susannah
Following the success of their first line of branded speciality magic knickers, Trinny and Susannah have added more styles to their hugely popular shape wear collection: The Magic Tummy Flattening Bikini Brief, The Magic Tummy and Leg Shaper, The Magic High Waist Fashion Net Tight and The High Waist Sheer Shaping Tight. The new additions to the range will keep you looking svelte throughout summer and now winter, with their new range of shaping hosiery.
Spanish designer launches Heritage inspired collection
If you’re looking to recreate this season’s premiere catwalk trend; ‘Heritage’ then the stunning A/W 08 collection from demi-couture designer Lorena de la Torre is set to inspire. This innovative collection cleverly combines two key elements of ‘Heritage’ by juxtaposing sharp military tailoring with check and tartan detailing.
Real men love a bit of floral
Shirt makers Pigletchops say the floral trend will brighten up the winter months – but who will be man enough to wear it well? It is thirty years since Terry Wogan stormed the charts with his hit The Floral Dance. Clutching a bunch of carnations on Top of The Pops, Sir Tel masterminded a TV moment that shook the nation and proved that the mark of a true man is to say it with flowers.
Wrapped up in Marmalade
From small beginnings in 2006 to the deluxe Autumn Winter 2008 womenswear collection, Marmalade Cashmere is now available Europe-wide at high end boutiques as well as on the Marmaladecashmere.com website. Quality is key to the collection as is exquisite detailing, edgy shapes and carefully selected hand dyed Autumnal shades.
Edgy young shoe designer creates a stir
Shoe fashion will be shaken up over the next few weeks as ambitious, new brand, CocoRose London, creates a stir with its stunning, unashamedly glamorous Autumn/Winter range of foldable ballerina-style shoes, “Cocktails in the Boudoir”.
London Fashion Week kicks off in style
FaCshion is the very first two-day exhibition that targets both trade buyer and fashionista in London. Kick starting what's sure to be a fabulous London Fashion Week this weekend, FaCshion will be exhibiting names such as Mimi & Didi, Victoria London and Nonchalant, whilst sponsors include Vitamin Water, Dermalogica, The Fashion Academy, Tapio and Earth Hairdressing.