High Street Fashion
ParkVogel steals the show!
The season 4 finale of Desperate Housewives saw Teri Hatcher’s character, Susan, wearing ParkVogel’s Lola top in green in the opening sequence. ParkVogel was started in 2004 by graphic artist turned fashion designer, Julie Park and Hollywood costume designer, Vanessa Vogel.
Flirty and feminine
Darimeya’s short and sweet dresses in touchy-feely satin, jersey or knit have an unmistakable vintage vibe but the super-cute original prints bring the pieces bang up to date. On trend ruffles, bows and embellishments make each dress extra-special. Darimeya has a boutique on Kensington Church Street and one on Brick Lane. The dresses are also available from Topshop as well as from the online boutique.
Nell McAndrew launches new Ultimo store in Sheffield
Ultimo, the UK’s leading lingerie brand, this month (Wednesday 8th October) unveiled its 12th ‘shop in shop’ boutique in Sheffield’s Debenhams department store. The new store, the very first for Yorkshire, was launched by a new-look brunette Nell McAndrew and Ultimo creator and Bra Queen Michelle Mone.
Looking good, girlfriend!
Mel B, without a doubt, has more girl power in her life than ever before! Ahead of her stint presenting the MOBO awards later this month, Mel B has unveiled a stunning new campaign with lingerie giants Ultimo and she looks like a million dollars.
DJ Natt Weller hits the decks for Bench
To celebrate the launch of its UK flagship store earlier this month, Bench teamed up with cool ‘upcoming musician’ and ‘man about town’ Natt Weller. Offspring of rock legend Paul Weller, Natt treated shoppers to a mix of eclectic sounds mixing the likes of The Ting Tings and Kate Perry with vintage anthems by Aerosmith and Michael Jackson.
Hooch gets into the party mood
The Autumn Winter collection from Hooch executes the catwalks trends to perfection with an element of surprise. The future for Hooch promises to be exciting thanks to their key stories; Gothic Curiosity, My Fair Lady and Global Traveller.
Asos.Com enlists experts to create ‘Untitled’ collection
‘Untitled’ is the innovative new menswear project initiated by online retailer asos.com. Developed from the idea that limited edition products captivate men, ‘Untitled’ invites experts in denim, vinyl, trainers, sunglasses and new designers, to collate, and then offer to asos.com, a series of rare, hard-to-find or limited edition products for sale. The project propels menswear forward on asos.com and highlights some of the current creativity in men’s fashion and lifestyle products.
Gwen and Ashlee do maternity chic with Isabella Oliver
What do Gwen Stefani and Ashlee Simpson have in common? They both are singers, they are both married to rock stars, they are both knocked up and they both love to dress up their bumps with stripes! Stripes look great and are perfect for summer pregnancies and the great news is that the look can be found at celeb favorite chic maternity e-tailer Isabella Oliver.
TK Maxx channels retro chic
Fashion savvy Bargainistas should prepare to rejoice this Autumn with daily deliveries of designer brands in the latest trends at up to 60% off RRP. This season TK Maxx gives a nod to the forties with ladylike pencil skirts and chiffon blouses; the seventies with floaty dresses and high-waisted flared trousers; and the punk/grunge eras of the eighties and nineties with biker jackets, cult denim and tartan.
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.
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!
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.
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.
A sophisticated new look for Ann Summers
Ann Summers, the high street’s favourite purveyors of seductive lifestyle, are proud to announce the unveiling of a new, sophisticated look for the brand, which will premier with the launch of their Autumn/Winter 2008 campaign. Entitled ‘Hotel’, the stunning visual campaign marks a new era for the high street lingerie retailer. Once perceived as a controversial addition to the UK high street, Ann Summers has now become a proud retail resident with 132 key shopping destinations around the UK.