Fashion
Celebrating Britain at its creative best
Graduate Fashion Week has become the world’s greatest showcase of young up and coming fashion and design talent and with a move to Earls Court 2 this year, it promises not only to be bigger but even better. Truly the best place in the world to spot undiscovered new talent Graduate Fashion Week is the industry’s looking glass into the future of fashion and all its related disciplines. It will celebrate the work of more than 1000 of the finest BA Degree fashion students from 49 member universities across the UK, for the biggest showcase of young talent in the world.
Topman to sponsor the NME New Noise Tour
Topman, the British based leader in cutting edge mens fashion is solidifying its links with the music industry by sponsoring the NME New Noise Tour 2008. Topman has a reputation for supporting the best of young British talent both in the music and fashion industries, and keen to show its grassroots involvement, the mens clothing retailer is taking part in the promotion of the NME New Noise Tour.
Elegance: Get the expert’s advice!
Sit up straight, elbows off the table and don’t drag your feet. We all remember our nagging mothers request for us to act like a lady but somewhere along the way the manners were dropped and the ladette was born. But is this end of elegance? Do you ever dream of being as elegant as a modern day Ms Hepburn? And what are the dos and don’ts of today’s lady?
Beauty without borders
Many styles of glasses can compromise your sense of individuality by imposing their own character on your face. For example, cumbersome ‘Ugly Betty’ style frames can limit your make up choices, cramp your features and quickly become dated. Faces are as different as people and there is a choice of rimless eyewear to suit every person, becoming an integral part of the face without drastically changing it. Silhouette’s style consultant, Pauline Voce, believes the personality of the glasses wearer plays the decisive role in the selection of eyewear.
Feeling hot, hot, hot
Well we can't guarantee any long-lasting sunshine, but if the latest Summer 08 additions to the Rok Chix jewellery collection is anything to go by, things are already really hotting up. One of the big trends set to be seen everywhere this summer season is the multi-ethnic, global hippy look – an eclectic mix of styles and colours from all cultures (the more the merrier).
Vans to open first UK partnership store
Vans have teamed up with legendary independent streetwear retailer, Natterjacks, to open the first partnership store in the UK. The unit is located on Fife Street, within the hub of the shopping district in Kingston Upon Thames and will open its doors on the 24th May 2008.
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.
A labour of love
Enamore is an up and coming UK fashion label creating garments made from the finest organic and sustainable fabrics including hemp, cotton, bamboo, Soya and silk sourced from accredited suppliers. Enamore supports local manufacturing and all current ranges are designed and produced in Bath, Wales and London.
New York designer launches jewellery collection in London
Celebrated New York-based jewellery designer Angela Tassoni will present her contemporary reinterpretation of vintage gems at a private London residence on May 14. Usually only the chicest residents of New York and Los Angeles have access to Tassoni’s beautiful designs at tea parties in Manhattan and Hollywood, but now fashionable Londoners will have the chance to own one of her crystal-beaded necklaces assembled using carefully sourced antique elements such as buckles and brooches.
A little summer sparkle
Purple Label, ethically manufactured dress jewellery made in Cambridge, is launching its summer collection on 22nd May. They are easy, colourful, wearable pieces made from interesting materials - highlights include colourful pearls, agate and blue goldstone.
Life’s little moments, life’s little pleasures
Combining local African tradition with French design and quality standards, Ikken is a collaboration between jewellery designer Baptiste Bataille, a village of Touareg artisans in Niger and Georges Kamba, a renowned Parisian jeweller from the Place Vendome.
Mel B announced as new face and body of Ultimo
Ultimo announce Spice Girl Mel B to be the new Face and Body of Ultimo. Mel B will be replacing the Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding. Mel said, “I am over the moon to become the Face and Body of Ultimo lingerie. When Michelle Mone asked me, I was ecstatic. I was so excited, but slightly nervous – I had never modelled lingerie before. The photo shoot in LA was fantastic. Ultimo lingerie gives you a superb shape and is so comfortable with sexy styles in every collection. I took every set home with me”
The death of the high heel?
Shock horror. Surely it cannot be true! The death of the heel? But according to new research 95% of women questioned in the UK don’t wear heels and more than 3 in 5 do not know how to do their make-up! Is this end of femininity? Are the elegant days of Aubrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe lost forever?
Guess Jewellery launches Natural Instinct Collection
The latest jewellery by GUESS marries brushed silver metals with nature inspired materials to create a gorgeous and playful ensemble for SS08’s Natural/Eco trend in fashion.
Tummy tuck jeans
This season denim is seen in many guises, from candy colours and brights to wide leg 70s style. So if you had the option of wearing a pair of jeans that were on trend, flattened your tum, lifted your rear and slimmed your hips, would you take it? Tummy Tuck Jeans by Not Your Daughters Jeans are designed for real women with real curves. The exclusive hidden criss-cross tummy tuck panel flattens your stomach, lifts your bottom and instantly shrinks you by at least one dress size.