Fashion
Monsoon Launches New Jewellery Range
Monsoon is excited to announce the launch of a new range of sterling silver jewellery to complement its existing accessories collection. This beautiful vintage range draws inspiration from the romantic era of the 19th Century. The designs are simple and elegant with lockets and pendants engraved with floral patterns and embellished with Amethyst stones.
eBay Auction Of Designer Shoes In Aid Of Charity
Shoe lovers around the world will soon have the rare opportunity to bid on some of their favorite designer fashions while donating to an important cause. From January 24-31 and February 3-10, The Collections at WSA (World Shoes Accessories) will host a special eBay auction to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF).
Individuals: 20 Portraits From The Gap
Born as a small clothes shop on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco in 1969, ‘the Gap’ expanded to become the number one retail shop in America with over three thousand outlets worldwide. In 1988, the company launched the latest of its advertising campaigns – ‘Individuals of Style’ – bold black and white photographs of famous faces wearing Gap items, combined with their own clothes to create a portrait of each individual’s personal style. Using the world’s leading photographers and now shot occasionally in colour, the campaign continues today.
Designer Handbags Reviewed
If you're thinking of splashing out on a designer handbag this year, then a visit to PursePage.com is a must. The website has news and reviews for over 1,600 designer handbags - an essential resource for anyone with a passion for purses!
Retro Revival At H&M For Spring
Just as fashion was beginning to look forwards, designers are taking another look back in time. This season, it’s 50s, 60s and 70s nostalgia that inspire, which means cleaner and more refined lines, smart looks and plenty of great fashion pieces.
Luxury Wear For Discerning Football Fans
At last discerning football fans can wear their colours in style with the launch of Savile Rogue, a new collection of luxury football scarves made from the finest Scottish cashmere wool.
Head Over Heels For Shoes
Following in the footsteps of on-screen shoe addicts, such as Carrie Bradshaw, Britain's love affair with shoes has continued to gather pace. Indeed, latest research from Mintel finds that over the past five years sales of shoes have grown faster in Britain, than anywhere else in Europe. Spending on footwear has risen by no less than 38% since 2001 alone, to reach just over £6.5 billion (9.4 billion Euros) this year.
Nordstrom Celebrates Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, Nordstrom will showcase a photography exhibit by Kamoinge, a talented group of African American photographers. These images illustrate life and culture as expressed through music over the past 40 years. The exhibit will be displayed in select Nordstrom stores and online throughout the month of February.
What A Woman Really Wants For Christmas
Nordstrom has the solution to the last minute gift dilemma - the Nordstrom virtual gift card. Delivered to the recipient's email inbox within four hours of approved purchase, gift cards can be used online to shop the thousands of items on Nordstrom.com including apparel, shoes and accessories from the company's recently expanded designer website which carries brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Marc Jacobs and many more.
Playboy To Open London Concept Boutique
Playboy Enterprises announced today that it will open a freestanding Playboy Concept Boutique on London's popular Oxford Street, next spring. Reflecting the global fashion-lifestyle brand's retail strategy to launch at least three stores per year over the next few years, Playboy's upscale shopping destination will be owned and operated under license by Global Designer Brands.
Make Sure You're Getting It This Christmas
Forget queues and tottering around in the cold this season! Now you can satisfy all of your Christmas gift desires from the comfort of your own boudoir at the Agent Provocateur online store!
LG & Prada To Deliver Iconic Mobile Phone
LG Electronics, a worldwide technology leader in mobile communications, and Prada, one of the world’s leading brands in the luxury goods industry, have today announced an exclusive partnership to develop an innovative and iconic mobile phone. The first Prada telephone by LG will combine high-end technology with avant-garde design offering the best in both style and performance.
A New Year – A New Style
For many, the New Year is a chance for reinvention - a new year, a new style. Now a new US website is making it possible for women everywhere to receive real fashion makeovers. Founded by fashion stylist Lakeysha Green, BeautyBodyStyle.com offers an affordable solution for women wanting to update their personal style.
H&M Expands Into Japanese Market
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has signed a contract for its first store in Japan. The store will be located in the best business location in one of Tokyo's prime shopping districts, Harajuku. The building is under construction and the opening is expected in the autumn of 2008.
Personal Shoppers Land in Paris Airports for Christmas!
To celebrate the festive season in style, Boutiques Aeroports de Paris is offering passengers, a unique new complimentary service: Personal Shoppers. On December 14-17 and 21-23, for the first time in a major airport international, bilingual Personal Shoppers will be on hand to help passengers do their Christmas shopping.