Fashion
Lush and lavish jewellery
It may be chilly, wet and grey outside, but this winter at Rok Chix it's all about dazzling colour and opulence. The new winter jewellery designs are set to complement one of the season's key trends for gorgeous brocades, vibrant embroidery and deep, luscious velvets – whether you call it baroque, folk or luxury boho, the look's sumptuous colours and fabrics are set to light up the winter gloom.
Big is beautiful when it comes to sunglasses
Mikey London brings style and glamour to your wardrobe with their fabulous collection of sunglasses. The brand new range has something for everyone- choose from retro inspired frames or stunning super-sized pairs with embellished detail for a touch of movie-star chic. Look hot and stay cool through the seasons from summer sunshine to winter rays with a gorgeous pair of Mikey sunglasses.
Good girl gone bad
Mikey London’s deliciously dark gothic romance range is perfect for the good girl turned bad. This season it’s all about accessories with attitude, think lace, skulls, pearls and crucifixes in black, black, black. Wear with plenty of eyeliner and a sulky pout for maximum impact.
Ann Summers Marble Arch – A new landmark in seduction
Following the immense success of the Oxford Street store relaunch in June, Ann Summers is set to continue their ambitious expansion plan by unveiling another unique in-store design concept at their London Flagship, Marble Arch.
Vivienne Westwood opens new boutique in Glasgow
Vivienne Westwood’s first Scottish store opened in Glasgow’s prestigious Princes Square shopping centre last Friday (8 August). As the eighth Vivienne Westwood boutique in the UK, an extensive range will be available to shoppers including all lines; Anglomania, Gold Label, Red Label, MAN, jewellery, perfume and shoes. Each collection is known for being iconic and impeccably designed with Westwood’s trademark eye-for-detail.
Hooch opens flagship store within Topshop Oxford Street
Ladies clothing brand Hooch is delighted to announce its launch into clothing mecca Topshop with a permanent shop-in-shop installation at the retailer’s flagship Oxford Street site this week.
Nautica celebrates 25 years with limited edition watch
Nautica is celebrating 25 years as a leading global lifestyle brand with a special limited edition, silver anniversary timepiece. 1,983 boxed sets will be produced to commemorate the year 1983, when Nautica was founded. Each watch will include a numbered stainless steel caseback and an engraved “Nautica – 25th Anniversary” reflector ring.
Rockers and the supermodel collide
Luxury fashion label, Aquascutum has chosen unsigned underground rock band The Trophy Hearts as the sound of their Autumn/Winter 08 global advertising campaign. Supermodel Gisele Bündchen and London scene man Jamie Dornan star in an exclusive behind the scenes photo shoot video featuring The Trophy Hearts song 'Cars Collide'.
Beat the credit crunch with a timeless tote
Hard times are upon us but a girl can’t live without gorgeous handbags, credit crunch or no credit crunch! These timeless totes and shoulder bags made from the softest leather in rich purples, classic black and chic petrol blue are a backlash against the ‘it-bag’, fabulously versatile and will last more than one season. For guilt-free indulgence head directly to Ollie & Nic for a classic piece that won’t break the bank.
Girls around town just want to have fun
Suzy Smith has been at the forefront of producing gorgeous and fast selling ranges for over five decades. For 2009, the Suzy Smith design team have created a mouth watering medley of bags and purses that pack a powerful punch with an explosion of colour including cool cornflower blue, sexy cyclamen pink and juicy citrus yellow. Soft neutrals in mist, stone and black compliment these summer brights perfectly.
Luxury British accessories brand set for global expansion
Harold Tillman and Belinda Earl have entered into partnership with shoe designer Beatrix Ong in a move which will see major expansion of the growing British luxury footwear label by the same name. Sharing the same vision for the brand “Beatrix Ong”, Harold Tillman, Belinda Earl and Beatrix Ong are joining forces to build the brand into a global luxury accessories brand, a dream which Ong has worked hard to fulfill since launching on her own.
Guess Watches launches City Lights collection
GUESS Watches paints the world this season with the Arm Candy Collection. Everyone loves to wear the GUESS logo, but now more than ever, these iconic pieces move in daring new directions that are colorful and sexy. The shining star of this collection features over 300 Swarovski crystals highlighting the GUESS name on the case and bracelet.
asos.com launches late summer trends
Fashion e-tailer, asos.com showcases 3 womenswear fashion-led trends for July and August, all mixing distinct silhouettes with vibrant colour and striking prints. Matt Setchell, Creative Director of asos who directed the July/August campaign shoot commented, “The inspiration behind the July/August trend campaign plays with the overall theme of colour and light, fusing rich kaleidoscopic projections with a simple set of coloured blocks and cubes to give a more graphic edge.”
Show time for Uccelli jewellery
Summer time is here at last and it's time to show off the Uccelli summer jewels! Uccelli launches the 'Moderne' collections, bold and striking jewellery adding colourful glamour to everyday life. This collection will take you through the long summer days with poise and flair.
Fashion on a shoestring
Fall footwear is all about the lace-up. Lace up shoes and boots spell many things. Black lace-up ankle boots instantly call to mind strict Victorian governesses, while aggressive soled army boots are the territory of both punks and Goths.