A brand new phrase entered the fashion lexicon during 2011; the Kate effect. This is a description of the awesome marketing power to sell truckloads of clothes once the ex Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge, had been seen in an outfit. It is little wonder that with her savvy style of fashion, she is viewed as the greatest fashion icon of the year. This is not just for the way she looks but also for the fact that the Duchess of Cambridge has an incredible ability to get the cash registers buzzing. The sapphire blue wrap dressed designed by Issa that she wore to announce her engagement immediately sold out, and such was the impact of the LK Bennett nude shoes she wore that the website crashed under the demand only a few minutes after she was seen Read More ...
Premium is the dedicated designer area by Pure London and is going to be returning this coming February and there are going to be designs on show by the leading mid range and high-except end fashion brands. This is going to be the biggest display of premium brands to have taken place in the United Kingdom. Wondaland is a brand that is particularly popular among celebrities and its vintage inspired collection is going to be appearing at the show. The brands have said that much of their inspiration for their vintage clothes is drawn from the mystique and romance of Saigon. Winter Kate is the designer label by Nicole Richie and is going to involve a lot of prints of florals on pencil skirts, white trousers and maxi dresses. It seems that the theme colours of her collection this year Read More ...
Flicking through the photographs from last year’s Christmas party it’s impossible to ignore the popularity of black when it came to everyone’s outfit choice. ‘Black is slimming’ is engraved in all female brains and we live by this seemingly flawless mantra. This year it’s time to rethink and inject some colour into our lives. Everyone knows there’s nothing more attractive than a woman with confidence, and wearing a pair of brightly coloured jeans is a fast-track ticket to being self-assured. There is no way you can wilt or fade into the background in a pair of James jeans’ emerald Randis. Vibrant jeans demand a vibrant wearer. Embrace a new, more colourful you, you just might like it. With the J Brand ‘Fall for colour’ range there are plenty of options to choose from. Be pretty in pink in their low Read More ...
In an age where success and achievement is often measured by appearance; the status of importance style plays into or life cannot be ignored. Whether applying for that first job to receiving that well deserved promotion; to that awkward first date to that special wedding day, we are asked to make an impression. Designer suits make just that impression. With a specially made suit for just about any situation can make a lasting impression needed to look the part. They help make memories more distinct and lasting. A rental suit might do the job but men’s designer suits go beyond a level of impressionable style. They create a unique look, feeling and lasting sense of class. Weddings are a prime example. Wedding suits are an essential element of the day. Not just for the groom. All the men on the Read More ...
With the haute couture season of January only a few weeks away most people in Paris are fixated on the house of Christian Dior to see who is going to step in and take John Galliano’s place at the reputable design house. It was thought for the last six months or so that Marc Jacobs would take on the lead role as the creative director of the company given that he has been in charge of Louis Vuitton, the conglomerate that owns Dior, but now it is widely believed that negotiations have broken down and that Raf Simons from Jil Sander may be in line to take over. In fact, Women’s Wear daily, the fashion trade magazine has now listed Simons as a serious consideration for Dior with suggestions that Dior was talking with him, but the problem would be Read More ...
The fabulous fashion world of Valentino was officially unveiled to the public this week with the opening of the spectacular Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum. The museum brings to life, in amazing 3-D, the history and work of the formidable fashion house that changed the way the world sees clothes. The innovative concept of the virtual online museum disposes of old world methods of presentation and bricks and mortar technology, instead imposing a stunning and immersive three-dimensional environment for visitors. The museum’s many archives span the 50 years of the Valentino fashion icon’s history and include more than 100 fashion shows, archived photographs, original designer sketches, a stunning collection of five thousand garments through the ages and a look back at the celebrities who helped bring the clothes range into the public domain. “We are being called pioneers which is ironic considering Read More ...
Almost 50 years since she graced the silver screen, Marilyn Monroe remains a familiar icon of femininity and sensuality. Since her untimely death in 1962, the many portrayals of her both on and off screen are testament to the influence she has had, and her unique style. Most recently she has been brought back to life by Michelle Williams, in the just-released film My Week with Marilyn. The film takes place during her filming of The Prince and the Showgirl with Laurence Olivier, and is based on the real-life diary account of young Colin Clark, an assistant on the film who embarks on a fleeting romance with the blonde bombshell. Of course, one of the most iconic images of her is the photograph of her in a billowy flowing white dress being blown up around her by an updraft from Read More ...
Guest Post by Emily Patterson It is nearly Christmas and time to buy a new outfit. High street footwear shop Clarks have gone straight to the top of the most wanted list this week, thanks to there new sparkly heels! Glitter-bomb shoes were seen all over the runway at Miu Miu, and while the likes of Alexa Chung, Diane Kruger and Hailee Steinfeld have been seen with the real deal, I will be keeping my friends guessing with these amazing numbers for only 70 pounds! They’re just the right thing to give your black skinny jeans a party season makeover – that and a your favourite tipple, of course! They also have pointed courts that come in black glitter, perfect with your best LBD. It’s official, the party season is really upon us! With the weather getting colder it is Read More ...
Sunglasses can be hard to pick; they depend a great deal upon knowing the shape of your face and picking the right shape to compliment your features. Knowing the shape of your face is only half the battle, you have to know which shapes go with it. Here’s a rough guide to picking the right ones for you. For an oval face the best sunglasses to pick are those that have frames which are as wide, or wider, than the broadest part of the face. It is all about proportion with oval faces. Sunglasses for round faces should be more angular or narrow, with high or mid-height temples that complements the roundness. If you lean more towards the triangular face shape, sunglasses should draw attention to the eyes. Perfect types include cat-eye shapes, square-straight top or frames with rimless bottoms. Read More ...
The West End attracts some of the biggest stars in the world, whether it is on the stage, behind the scenes or even in the audience, and those picking up tickets and heading there will be preparing to see some outrageous costumes depending on the show at hand. But once they have been down the box office, booked a hotel and even made plans on the sights and sounds of London they wish to visit during their stay there is another dilemma that could be on their mind – what should they wear on their big night in the West End? Luckily those that are unsure as to the West End dress code are not alone in worrying; a quick query on the nearest internet search engine will return a range of upcoming visitors wondering the same thing. This is Read More ...
Although they are good at what they do and can certainly entertain a crowd, their fashion design ability has yet to be tested. Celebrity fashion collections are set to pack the stores this autumn with the most notably launch being the Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony designs for Kohl’s which are due to enter the sales floors all across America. Also trying their hands in the fashion design and home goods market are the three Kardashian sisters, Khloe, Kourtney and Kim who have unveiled their Kollection at Sears recently. Kmart stores in the US will begin selling Sofia Vergara designed clothing and home goods later in the month. Both these lines will join other celebrity designers like Beyonce, Jessica Simpson, Victoria Beckham and Ashley Olsen on the sales floors. All the celebrity designers are hoping to capture a portion of Read More ...
