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Jul25

Designer accessories

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Designer accessories

This season it wasn’t just the acts making at headline at Glastonbury, it was the jewellery. 

If ever there was an excuse for a guilt free designer bag this is it, proving designer bags aren’t just for Christmas! 

The A-list celebrities were seen sporting the usual concoctions of uber teeny denim cut offs, Hunter Wellingtons and Barbour jackets.  The hair was either piled up in a messy top knot or alternatively left loose and wavy with the addition of shades and a band.

First up was Chanel, the quilted bag seems to go with just about everything.  Wellies, a cutesy white dress, shorts and a tee…the bag itself is a statement alone so the rest of the outfit need not follow suit.

The Glasto festival is always a big hit for the fashion forward and despite the mud, the A-list celebs always manage to get it just right!

When it comes to accessorising those arms, well if you can get past the hoards of entry bands, think cutesy ties, nothing too dressy…you are raving it up outdoors after all!

Denim was also a big hit this year and a few of the celebrities showcased both cutoffs and jackets as well as soft fitted shirts!

Hats were a good idea too as when the sun did come out it was pretty hot and what better way to protect your head in a stylish manner, it also saves having to do the hair up neatly throughout the day or night!

Dec5

H and M loves Lanvin

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H and M loves Lanvin

With the launch of Lanvin recently going live in H&M stores across the nation, we have a sneaky little feeling that fashionistas everywhere will be jotting down just a few of the pieces on their Christmas wish list.

The new collection for the high street brand offers a feminine, modern and chic Parisian style that will it perfectly in this seasons wardrobe. The designer behind the Lanvin line is none other than Alber Elbaz and has this season created a seriously dazzling collection; each outfit is a must-have for any parties you have jotted down in the diary.

Fans of the high fashion collection include the likes of Juliette Binoche, Sofia Coppola and Natalie Portman. Each of these A List celebrities have dazzled in Lanvin on the red carpet at a variety of events.

Alber Elbaz has the knack of defining exactly how a woman desires to feel in an outfit, he has used his expertise to create attire that both flatters and encapsulates the figure. No one else quite works Parisian chic style quite like Lanvin and now that exact style is available on the high street.

Lanvin creates dresses for women of all ages, shapes and styles, making them feel both confident and on trend. Alber Elbaz has stated that his creations don’t scream, they whisper and therefore often a subtle and sophisticated style that is suitable for both day and night.

The collection for H&M for Lanvin follows other designers such as Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Comme des Garcons and Sonia rykiel, who have all designed for the high street chain. The Lanvin for H&M line is all about flowers, shapes and colours and is a must-have on many fashionistas wish lists for 2010

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Nov15

Lanvin hearts the high street brand H and M

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Lanvin hearts the high street brand H and M

Catwalks collaborations and designer pairings have gone mad for this season, H and M and Lanvin are one particular high street brand and high end fashion house that have teamed up in order to produce an enticing yet affordable luxury line, with an array of must have pieces that are perfect investments for your autumn and winter 2010 wardrobe.

Lanvins head director, Alber Elbaz and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver have created a series of luxurious French themed items that are due to be released in the high street store very soon.

The high street pieces that will feature in store exude the same strong tailoring, sharp edges and sharp cuts that appear on the Lanvin runways, every item pays strong attention to detail and with much focus on form for 2010.

There is most certainly guaranteed to be a queue outside every H and M store nationwide and prices start from just £24.99.

Take a few style notes from the girls on the Lanvin runways and go and invest in a new hair colour for the Christmas season, blunt fringes and sharp layers were seen on many of the Lanvin girls and colour appeared almost jet black with a hint of blue. Make-up followed suit and looked to be very dramatic in form, with heavy eyeliner, lashings of mascara and smoky shadow!

Nov8

Lanvin collaborate with one of our favourite high-street brands for 2010

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Lanvin collaborate with one of our favourite high-street brands for 2010

After weeks of anticipation the high street favourite has finally unleashed the all new Lanvin for H&M collection. However the must-see pieces won’t hit stores until the 23rd of this month.
Alber Elbaz has created an assortment of designs for the high street giant, which are all due to go live in November, an advertisement of what is to be expected from the collection has been released, meaning budding customers can start their shopping lists early. The short advertisement features an assortment of renowned models, all sporting a new piece from the exciting collaboration. The collection is said to be as good as any of the other lines that have been previously created by the fashion forward Alber Elbaz, who is the renowned designer for the high end fashion label Lanvin.

Customers should expect to see a shop floor brimming at the rim, housing an assortment of must have party pieces and dresses that are ideal for any event you may have planned in the coming months and that are guaranteed to get you noticed at that Christmas do!

Must have and sought after pieces include the statement and beautifully adorned versions of the infamous embellished T-shirts that have been firmly at the top of our wish lists for many seasons now. Customers should also look forward to the accessories that are about to be revealed, such pieces will be the perfect finishing touch to that newly purchased outfit.

You better mark down the 23rd of November in those diaries as we are pretty sure every item from the line will be flying off the shelves!

Oct16

Rodarte’s other half reveal some shocking news

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Rodarte’s other half reveal some shocking news

Laura Mulleavy, one half of Rodarte, has recently revealed some shocking news; the designer has stated that she in fact doesn’t wear any of her label’s pieces.

Designers are regularly spotted sporting an array of their creations; take Stella McCartney for example, the fashionista is often seen wearing something from her own prestigious line. We would therefore presume that every designer would follow suit, however not Rodarte

Oct15

Is Oliver Theysken the most sought after designer in fashion history?

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Is Oliver Theysken the most sought after designer in fashion history?

Oliver Theysken is certainly proving to be one of the most popular designers to date; in fact he has to turn down an array of jobs due to popular demand. The fashionable designer has in fact reportedly turned down work for the prestigious Dior and the high fashion house Valentino.

Another rumour circulating the fashion world has implied that Oliver will shortly be taking the place of the renowned Oscar de la Renta who may well be retiring shortly due to unfortunate ill health. Then there are also stories stating that he may in fact be taking over Lanvin when Alber Elbaz leaves.

With all these rumours circulating around the fashion world we are sure you are all dying to see which offer Oliver takes and which label he will choose to represent in the very near future? Until then make sure to check out his new collection for Theory, the line is already proving to be a huge hit!

Sep27

High fashion label, Salvatore Ferragamo re-finds its roots.

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High fashion label, Salvatore Ferragamo re-finds its roots.

The designer of Salvatore Ferragamo’s menswear side, Massimiliano Giornetti only recently took the lead on womenswear for the high fashion brand and since then there has been quite a stir surrounding the prestigious label. Despite revealing his latest collection towards the end of Milan Fashion Week, a huge horde of editors and buyers came to see round two of his must have creations.

The designer stuck to his signature style and as ever there was a definite 1970s luxes feel to both the spring and summer 2011 collections. Creations revealed suede full-length skirts, wide styled-lapelled jackets and a series of crochet swimsuits; each piece offered both a bohemian and aristocratic style all at the same time.

One of the most statement accessories to adorn an array of models was the headscarf; this particular piece was teamed with every look and came in an array of styles and colours including putty, navy and lemon. This re-invented accessory is vastly proving to be an elegant approach to summer style and such a look mixes both businesslike with sexy, in the shape of white and chambray trouser suits and backless flirty dresses.
This is one such label that is certainly hitting a high note on the fashion front and one we should all be watching for the future.

Sep2

The nominations for this year’s fashion awards have finally been revealed.

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The nominations for this year’s fashion awards have finally been revealed.

The British Fashion Awards are classed as the Oscar’s of the UK fashion calendar, and the good news is there is only a matter of months’ until this year’s event takes place in December. The nominations for the prestigious event have just been revealed and with such a mass of talent on the list this year, we’re sure you can’t wait for the stylish to be revealed.

The singer turned designer Victoria Beckham has been nominated for Designer Brand of the Year. She faces competition from the likes of high fashion labels such as the iconic British brand Burberry, Pringle of Scotland and the famous arm candy label Mulberry. This is certainly proof that this particular designer is being taking seriously within the fashion industry.

Phoebe Philo is another designer that has this year received her very first nomination , and seems to be one of the fashion crowd’s most adored fashion designers this season. She’s has in fact been nominated for the much coveted Designer of the Year, she will be up against the likes of prestigious names such as Christopher Kane and Erdem.

New and up and coming names that have been put up for nomination include Mary Katrantzou, Meadham Kirchhoff and Michael Van Der Ham, each has been placed in the Emerging Talent section for ready-to-wear attire, while the likes of Jessica McCormack, Charlotte Olympia and Husam el Odeh have been nominated in the accessories section.

David Gandy and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are both up for the Model of the Year award for the first time and will be against on of this season’s favourite faces, Lara Stone.
The Accessories Designer of the Year award will be presented to either Nicholas Kirkwood, Emma Hill at Mulberry or Camilla Skovgaard.
Designers however are not the only individuals who have been nominated, Rankin, Nicola Formichetti and Nick Knight have all been nominated for the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator. There is an outstanding amount of talent featuring in this year’s nominations and we are sure it’s going to be a very difficult year to judge!

Aug6

Designer Eudon Choi snaps up this year’s Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s Merit Award.

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Designer Eudon Choi snaps up this year’s Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s Merit Award.

The up and coming designer Eudon Chou is certainly following in the fashionable footsteps of prestigious designers such as David Koma and William Tempest, and has this year been chosen as the winner of the Vauxhall Fashion Scout Merit Award.
Eudon Choi initially wowed the fashion crowds back in February when he showcased his collection as part of the Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s Ones To Watch Show.  The top designer will now get his very own, fully sponsored fashion show during London Fashion Week in the very near future which will be taking place this September.

The London based Royal College of Art graduate first accomplishment was having his graduate collection approved by the infamous Dover Street Market, his next achievement included becoming the head designer at the infamous and extremely popular fashion house Twenty8Twelve, which has been created by the designer siblings, Sienna and Savannah Millar.

This designer certainly holds an impressive CV for only just graduating from Fashion College.  His next step on the fashion agenda included the launch of his eponymous label in 2007, and we are certain this designer is one to watch, especially with all the hype surrounding his name right now, he almost certainly has a permanent fixture on the London Fashion Week schedule.

Jul20

Designers go OTT at the Haute Couture Fashion Week.

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Designers go OTT at the Haute Couture Fashion Week.

One of last week’s biggest events to take place in Paris was the Haute Couture Fashion Week and it certainly created a massive roar in the fashion world! In fact the exciting and much anticipated show revealed a gold enthused lion, which appeared 45 foot in size, this particular piece was just one of the many highlights of the show and took a total of 6 months to create!

Paris Fashion Week usually reveals an array of A-list faces and money clad socialites and it’s no surprise with an array of extravagant and equally pricey gowns and accessories on offer. Each piece showcased resembled a work of art, some of which can only be described as Oscar appropriate attire.

Last week however revealed a new twist on the normally seen dress in the shape of a democratic style. Renowned fashion houses Chanel and Armani Prive introduced a series of easy tailored separates to their current collections that were in fact appeared appropriate for everyday on goings.

One of the main attractions however was the beaded creation by Givenchy; this particular creation took an immense total of 1600 to produce! Other much wanted pieces included the array of glittering lingerie that was showcased at John Paul Gaultier and modelled on Dita Von Teese.

All in all the evening failed to disappoint, leaving many of us dreaming of wearing such attire.