Fashion
Swing out sister
SHO Fine Jewellery are broadening their horizons and embracing colour with the launch of their vibrant gemstone collection, V-Seals. This exciting new pendant collection will be unveiled at Coutts London Jewellery Week this June.
Raise the temperature this summer
One of the hottest swimwear collections for 2008 is now available from BeCheeky.com, with an accompanying Swimwear Guide to help you find the most flattering styles to suit your body shape.
Guess Watches introduces Prism Squared Collection
With chunky gent’s sized watches being all the rage for 2008, GUESS has launched the new Prism Squared just in time for summer. The latest watches offer a soft touch on the oversized trend by combining hints of femininity with bold designs. The 16 centimeters in diameter bezel makes a statement with its Swarovski encrusted crystals, while the dial is complemented with a modern twist to the day/date function.
Topman launches Classic Sunglasses Project
Topman, a British based leader in men's fashion, has announced the launch of ‘The Classic Sunglasses Project’ in conjunction with Linda Farrow Vintage. The Topman Sunglasses Project, which follows on from last season’s White Shirt Project, will be the second in a series of ongoing projects where Topman has invited a selection of designers to interpret their ideas of a certain product.
Mikey Jewellery celebrates online anniversary
Mikey London is celebrating the first anniversary of their fab website mikeylondon.co.uk, with the chance to win a mega £500 worth of irresistible Mikey jewellery. The competition will run online throughout April and May and the lucky winner can choose their new accessories from an assortment of supersize Noveau Lux in vogue clutch bags, psychedelic statement earrings, glamorous safari print sunglasses or stunning ethnic necklaces.
Degrees of Freedom
Luxury cashmere brand, Degrees Of Freedom have swept buyers away with international stores from London to Latvia clamouring for the uber-glam Autumn/Winter collection. In fact, the company has defied their competitors and the credit crunch by returning a massive growth of 820% on the past seasons inaugural sales.
Travel light
Melt London is a coveted London-based label with much press acclaim. Melt London is back with a fresh new spring summer 2008 collection, inspired by the modern urban traveler and providing a light weight, feminine and truly inspired capsule wardrobe. Using garment dyed cotton – fashion and convenience have been considered since the more you wash the garments, the softer and more vintage-looking they become giving the customer a timeless range of desirable items.
Julia Lundsten collaborates with Faith Solo
Julia Lundsten is fast emerging as one of the most promising and talented shoe designers, with her label Finsk, launched in 2004. Finnish born Lundsten has established herself as a designer with a strong vision and unique, directional style.
Mikey London launches new sunglasses range
Mikey London brings an enviable touch of style and glamour to your summer wardrobe with their fabulous collection of sunglasses. The new range has something for everyone- choose from retro inspired frames or stunning super-sized pairs with cute embellished details to emulate your favourite fashion savvy celeb.
A vintage treasure trove at Grays
Grays is home to some of London’s best kept vintage fashion secrets. Located in the heart of the West End, moments from Bond Street and seconds from Oxford Street – Grays is a treasure trove for vintage finds. Housed in an opulent silk and velvet-lined boudoir, Vintage Modes brings together four leading vintage fashion dealers - making Grays an essential stop for vintage fashion lovers.
Vivienne Westwood announces innovative shoe collaboration
The classic VW toe shoe, first presented in the 'Summertime' collection of A/W00 and traditionally offered in leather, is introduced in a new plastic edition in a choice of vibrant colours such as red, fuchsia, navy blue, green, besides classic beige, latex, and black and white.
Jean Charles De Castelbajac gears up to open London flagship
Iconic French designer, Jean Charles de Castelbajac is gearing up to open his first London flagship store at 50-51 Conduit Street on 5th June with a launch party for fashion press and special guests. The store which has been designed by both the architect Christian Ghion and Jean Charles de Castelbajac, will feature a ‘Rubik’s cube’ till, designed by Castelbajac and the first of its kind in the world. The new store will stock the entire range of Castelbajac’s products including his fashion collections, luggage, sunglasses, shoes, headwear and stationary.
Muks party in style
Jaime Cooke, the glamorous Managing Director of luxury footwear and accessories brand, Muks, hosted a fashion soirée on Saturday the 26th of April at the Muks studio, and the finest of London’s fashion scene turned out for cocktails, dancing, and a celebration of Muks success.
Fine art meets fashion
Coming off the heels of London Fashion Week, Laurance Rassin’s silk wovens, cotton, fine wool; cashmere and intarsia knitwear collection of wearable art jet off to Palm Beach Fashion Week. There his collection commands a strikingly bold, unmistakably original colour palette showing next to Escada.
Help for damsels in denim distress
Your first port of call for the perfect pair of jeans, ilovejeans.com, continue their campaign for denim perfection with a selection of jeans, always on trend but also always making you feel great about your shape! This season sees the introduction of Del Forte Denim from LA. Designed for the eco-chic woman, the line is produced with 100 percent organic cotton. The brand is committed to using green products and services whenever possible and cater for women whom appreciate fashion-with-a-conscience, who care about what they wear and how it is made.