High street giant Marks & Spencer have introduced an exclusive online exclusive range of womens wear that are specifically catering for women who are sizes 20 – 28. The Plus Winter collection, which includes such items as dresses, skirts tops, trousers, cardigans, coats and suits, has all been designed to specifically flatter and fit the woman who is plus sized. We are now in the season that is all about luxury and occasion, and this is reflected in the fabrics that are featured in the range, such as velvet, bold floral prints, sequins and velvet. With the predominant colour being black with accents of other colors, this range offers a combination of classic cuts with on trend prints and colours. Danielle Hill is M&S dresses buyer and she says that while there will always be the classic black dress but it Read More ...
With autumn/winter now upon us, it is time to start thinking about them all important coats; there is one fabric that is perfect this autumn/winter, which is faux fur. Whether it a fur trim or a full on fake fur coat the fabric is perfect for this autumn/winter. One look that was everywhere for this season was 1940s style, with Gucci, Roland Mouret and Jean Paul Gautier all channelling the decade for their collection. One simple way to get the look is add a little bit of faux fur. Go for a really chic tailored coat with fake fur detailing either on the collar or the cuffs for the perfect take on the look. Or if you don’t want to have fake fur on your coat all the time, try a classic wool coat with a fake fur stole for Read More ...
Fashion is a funny thing. In fact sometimes the same fashion fad can be hysterically funny to some observers and the epitome of chic to others. Everyone can think of at least one ‘hot’ catwalk design that lasted about six weeks and then mercifully died and went to wherever awful fashions go. Some items of apparel, however, never quite go out of fashion, though they go through infinite changes. Case in point is the jumper. If you want the precise definition of ‘jumper’ when it comes to fashion, forget it. There is no precise definition. Basically, though, it’s a garment to cover the upper body. Note the ‘cover’ part; jumpers aren’t designed to fit closely or show off cleavage. In fact Sarah Lund, who may have been the major catalyst in this jumper trend due to her role in ‘The Read More ...
The 10th birthday celebrations of Peter Jensen’s label will continue over the course of the next month as he becomes the star of the Fashion In Motion event held at theVictoria &AlbertMuseum. The catwalk show will feature his menswear and womenswear collections from the past decade and also some of his collaborations. Jensen explained that there will be plenty of pieces that represent the ten years the label has been creating fashion which will surprise many since many will not realize just how much the label has put out over the years. He also added that they will bring in some of the backdrops that were featured in pervious shows such as the Charlotte Mann backdrop from the summer 2007 collection and the Andy Hillman Sissy Sign that was used for the spring/summer 2006 range. The designer added that he Read More ...
Jennifer Metcalfe is most famous for starring in the Channel 4 TV show Hollyoaks. It seems though that she might be in for a change of career as she was seen in Liverpool on the catwalk last night. While on the catwalk she looked assured and confident while dressed in a gold dress as part of the opening of Liverpool Fashion Week. The dress was backless and Jennifer was wearing her hair in a ponytail so that the dress was seen at its maximum potential. Complementing the dress were a pair of earrings. The boyfriend of the Hollyoaks star, Sylvain Longchambon, who is himself famous for his performance on Dancing on Ice, looked proud sitting in the front row. Recently Jennifer has commented, “It is a great honour to be able to open Liverpool Fashion Week, I am a huge Read More ...
X Factor, the show, has apparently been losing some of its popularity, but wait: now it’s part of a new fashion fad to the extent that it seems like half the celebs in Hollywood and the U.K. are sporting X Factor prints. Well, maybe not. Actually the design turns out to be the work of a French designer, Isabel Marant, and the print is not the X Factor logo as originally suspected, but a design based on a native American motif. Whatever it is, it’s showing up all over the place. First it was seen this week at LAX when reporters spotted Cheryl Cole with the skin-tight pants in a print that had a lot of observers speculating about her motives and postulating a possible dig at Simon Cowell, who fired her from the U.S. X Factor show a few Read More ...
Incorporate the leather trend into your outfit Leather will be a good investment for any wardrobe as this season of catwalk shows has shown that it is going to be a hot item. The shows have suggested that the item to go for is a pencil skirt. This should be kept feminine so that it is appropriate for smart occasions as well as the casual. Pure Collection is an online retailer for women and the skirt that they offer is in leather . It is a great choice as a trendy autumn item. The Leather Pencil Skirt, £199 has been made from nappa leather in a dark brown shade. There is a centre vent and the skirt is fully lined, visit has been concealed so that the skirt offers a smoother fit. This dark leather option is in contrast to Read More ...
Curves in Couture is new fashion show that is being held for charity in November, the event is being organised by Models of Diversity. The show with focus on women with curves rather than the ultra thin catwalk models typically seen. Money raised from the show will be going to The Advance Centre, which is a charity that works with children who have suffered brain damage. The show will start off by featuring models who focus on diversity. There will be women who are large, small, short, tall and from many races. All of these models will be wearing the latest fashion trends that are ready to wear. The winner of the show Britain’s Missing Top Model, Kelly Knox will also be making an appearance at the show. Robyn Lawley who has recently been featured on the front of Vogue Read More ...
Form and function don’t always go together when it comes to fashion. But while sailing, it’s imperative that you choose your clothes to not only look good, but keep you protected against the elements as well. With autumn approaching and winter soon to follow after, ensuring that you’re warm, dry and comfortable is important to make sure you get the most out of your sailing. If you’re a seasoned regular, you’re likely to have an array of clothing to choose from – but if this is all new, there are some basics that you should consider and a good place to start would be to look at some sailing clothes from Henri Lloyd. With a large range of fashionable sailing wear to steer you decision in the right direction. Protection is the primary goal of clothing for sailing. Remember that Read More ...
An Advertising Feature September’s London Fashion Week saw the return of fashion’s darlings, along with a host of fresh design talent, and now that LFW is out of the way, we can all concentrate on perfecting our favourite looks. Whether you’re feeling avant garde or just dipping your toes in the fashion water this season, you will no doubt find yourself falling into fashion line as the runway’s key trends are already hitting the high street. Key trends for winter will be forties, fetish, heritage and nostalgia, and at the heart of each of these, as usual, is the dress. The simple dress, in its many wonderful and elaborate guises was out on in force for London Fashion Week, so take your pick from the plethora of styles. Louis Vuitton paid homage to all things fetish in leather dresses while Read More ...
London Fashion Week is one of the major yearly events in the international fashion calendar and the event in held in London this year is expected to attract over 5,000 visitors to some seventy cat walk shows. The show is to display the collections that the designers have been making for next summer and spring. Pringle of Scotland, Erdem and Jasper Conran are some of the notable names that are taking part in the event. There are two London Fashion Week’s each year and the event has been happening for nearly twenty years. The British Fashion Council has said that the week is expected to generate over £100 million in sales and bring in over £20 million for the economy of London. Editor of Grazia magazine, Jane Bruton has commented, “I am very much looking forward to seeing the new Read More ...
212 VIP has announced a new interactive web series that is going to showcase some of the most adventurous nightclub scenes across the world. The web series will feature 20 different couples from six major nightclub capitals of the world as they compete for the grand prize of an exclusive VIP ticket to one of the hottest parties in New York City. Called, ‘Are You On the List,’ the first few episodes to air take place in London offering viewers a variety of the tastes of nightlife in the trendy Soho and Mayfair venues. Watching the series is not the only way to get involved in the exciting lives of the featured couples however, as every few weeks viewers get the chance to vote for which couple they think should advance on to continue to compete for the grand prize. Read More ...
