Roger Saul, the well-known entrepreneur who was the original founder of the Mulberry brand over 40 years ago, has launched a regeneration scheme worth £10 million for Shepton Mallet. He also created the food brand Sharpham Park and at the weekend opened the initial stage at Kilver Court, the former textile mill and once the home of Babycham, which is a brand new designer shopping experience. New life is expected to be breathed into the area by the project after being featured in Turn Back Time, the BBC series that had modern shopkeepers and families use the run down market square in see if they could turn it back in time for high street. Saul says the vision overall is to for the retail experience to unite some of the best designer brands in the setting of these historic buildings Read More ...
The Bourse de Commerce, with its towering and impressive glass and iron dome, was the setting for the showing of the Lanvin spring and summer 2012 collection. With music accompaniment from the score of the Dark Knight, the show evolved into a huge success. Menswear designer, Lucas Ossendrijver, and creative director Alber Elbaz both provided a truly magnificent collection for the occasion. Opening with heavy shoulder military style outfits, the audience was treated to a show of clothing that SWAT officers and night watchmen would favour, on or off duty. Strong bonded leather pieces and webbed belts were also a feature. Trousers were tucked into boots. Tight fitting knitted pullover shirts with cleverly folded neck pieces were shown at different times. Car coats with an extra collar covering plus a variety of hooded jackets in technical style were also featured Read More ...
A new fashion brand will shortly be launched by home shopping giant, N. Brown, specifically targeting more mature, Internet literate women of 50 . The group, based in Manchester, sells, through its catalogues, online and feels it has found a place in the market for mature women who are looking for different choices to those of the High Street. Jacamar, the younger man brand and Marisota for larger and petite women, both of which are the fastest growing ranges in their portfolio, will now be joined by Fabrici, the latest in the range launch for N. Brown. Following a survey by N. Brown, Fabrici will be launched next week. They have identified a group not catered for by their current ranges and brands. The Fabrici customer will be aged between 56 and 65 years and fully competent on Internet. The Read More ...
The door to flamboyant designer superstar closed when John Galliano was suspended by Christian Dior and the new fabulous at the Paris fashion week is normal again. Stella McCartney’s latest collection of flat shoes, chunky sweaters and knee high skinny skirts was heavy on clothes worn by women and very light on theatrics and it is refreshing to see McCartney ready to include a long sweater dress and black coat on the runway and not be in denial of what is life before cocktail hour. For those that dwell on the red carpet there were sheer and daring polka-dot dresses and for evening slivers of sheer mesh in navy and black panels of elegant sheaths. The catwalk theatrics welcome was overstayed as many chief executives are learning what consumers have known for decades smart money is in wearable, believable clothes. Read More ...
The Dolce & Gabbana catwalk show was undaunted by the scheduling conflict with the Oscars, and with the continuing case charging them with tax evasion. But is true, at least in Milan, that the show must go on. All the celebrities were preoccupied with their introspective ceremonies in Hollywood, leaving them out of the audience at this fashion show. The Milan show was not in the spotlight, so even those few who were not at the Oscars were not going to go out of their way to make an appearance in Milan. An innovative entertainment was the alternative for the audience with smart phones or BlackBerry’s. They were allowed to make comments and when posted Online, they would appear on the big screen over the catwalk. Their goal was to instil a personal element to the show for the audience. Read More ...
Check out this promotional video featuring the latest designer fashion featured at Debenhams.
Get to grips with your new wardrobe with the Guess spring/summer 2011 lookbook. If you’re looking to mix gorgeous styles with effortless chic then the Guess lookbook is the place to start. Why wait until next season to start planning your wardrobe? Now you can feel as laid back as the styles you’ll wear, pick up a copy now and check out the hottest new looks, upcoming trends & hip new insight. The Guess spring/summer lookbook is packed with ideas on how to mix, match & combine the newest looks, colours, prints and cuts. Spicing up a casual style to add interest is vital if you want to keep looking gorgeous day after day – Gain insight and inspiration on how to mix and match as well as a few suggestions on how to add your own unique creative flair. Read More ...
A new season is upon us and it with it come the latest trends for spring. However, while there are some new and interesting trends to look out for there are a few firm favourites that come back year after year. There are a number of new contenders striving to take the spotlight when it comes to then latest fashion trends but the latest casual collection from Franklin and Marshall cannot be ignored. This label is the ultimate fashion brand when it comes to cool casual clothing for men. From preppy polo’s to fashionable t-shirts, Franklin and Marshall is for those who want to look effortless stylish. The latest collection consists of affordable wardrobe staples that will compliment almost everything in your closet. Franklin and Marshall Shirts and polos come in an array of colours to brighten up your clothing Read More ...
This autumn, Paul Smith and Rapha joined forces to launch a collection of cycling clothes and accessories. Building over two seasons, the collection features products that are inspired by road racing and designed specifically for city riding. This is the latest in a series of collaborations between Rapha and Paul Smith. The two companies first worked together in 2007 on a Grand Départ Jersey to celebrate the Tour de France prologue in London. Paul Smith went on to sponsor the Rapha Condor Sharp racing team in 2009. A limited edition Paul Smith version of Rapha’s Grand Tour gloves were launched this summer and the Rapha Condor Sharp team have already featured on Paul Smith bags this season. The collection this season comprises of six items including; a City Rain jacket, jersey and luxury cycling accessories. This capsule range will be Read More ...
As the X Factor final approaches, Simon Cowell’s group ‘One Direction’ have been out and about promoting themselves around the country vying for your votes. Here you can see them in various Diesel items from the AW10, including the Diesel red cable knit jumper worn by Zayn Malik, or the variety of carrot top Jeans worn by all the members of One Direction. Amazon.co.uk Widgets
Dolan is an LA based range created by Jodie Dolan and Hilliary Justin that is looking to bring some laidback Californian style to all parts of the UK. Dolan’s approach to dressing is simple: wear what you love. Dolan believe every woman should have clothes that make her feel the most like her on her best days and their mission is to perfect the balance between practicality and indulgence. The collection is effortlessly sexy, classically original and playfully confident making Dolan a US boutique favourite from coast to coast. Included in their autumn/winter collection are items perfect for the harsh English weather such as the reversible fringe poncho, check it out here: http://www.kailique.com/product/clothing/dolan_fringe_poncho MYNE is also an LA based range by designer Ashley Ann, this gorgeous range twists vintage ideas for modern women and perfectly balances sophistication with ease. MYNE’s Read More ...
Imagine a material that is aesthetic, hypoallergenic, ultra hard and scratch resistant – Previously only known for its heat resisting powers Rado brought this revolutionary material to the watch making industry and developed it into the material of the future. Rado pioneered the use of high-tech ceramics with the first ceramic serial produced watch collection Integral in 1986, the first full-ceramic watches Sintra and iconic Rado Ceramica, and the latest award-winning design collection r5.5. Rado went above and beyond by constant research resulting in the successful production of high-tech ceramic watches in different colors and with different surface treatments to obtain exquisite finishes. Now, Rado have created another industry first, the Ceramic Exhibition. An impactful and interesting insight into how their award winning timepieces are produced. The Ceramic Exhibition takes the watch back to the beginning of its life. The Read More ...
