British menswear designers are finally getting their own moment in the spotlight with the announcement that a new event is to be launched in 2012. LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN will make its catwalk début on Friday June 15, running for two days and three nights until Sunday 17 June. The brainchild of some of Britain’s best-known designers and fashion writers, the aim is to give menswear the attention it deserves, rather than relegating it to the final day of London Fashion Week, when many of the most important people in the industry have already departed the capital for Milan. The programme, which will include catwalk shows, presentations and even cultural events, will be decided by a committee with some illustrious members. Dylan Jones, editor of GQ and chairman of the committee, will be ably assisted by Jeremy Langmead of Mr Porter, Read More ...
Bosses at Britain’s most prestigious racecourse have been forced to apologise to customers after plans to introduce and enforce a new dress code suffered a disastrous start. Ascot had announced that Saturday 21 January would see the launch of new rules for those in attendance in the premier enclosure, including a ban on fascinators for women and men being forced to wear jackets and ties. In an effort to aid stewards at the course, who had been instructed to give anyone not meeting the dress code a friendly reminder of the new instructions, those whose outfits did not pass muster were issued with bright orange stickers to wear prominently on their clothing. Ascot management said the move had been an attempt to stop customers from having their day interrupted by being repeatedly spoken to by members of the racecourse staff, Read More ...
An online store is being launched by French entrepreneurs that is going to sell high-fashion items that are socially responsible at the same time. The store is going to be giving money to projects overseas that are funded with microcredit. The name of the store is Ben & Fakto and is selling clothing that is environmentally friendly and also socially conscious. The clothing is going to be designed by leading designers in the industry and there is also going to be a range of accessories available. Fashion is an industry that is rarely bothered with the ethics of the clothes that they produce and high fashion by brands such as Chanel are focused on other things that they see as more important, but the founders of this new French store see this as an opportunity for them to do some Read More ...
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 ...
Every year the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design award is given to a British designer who’s contributed a great about the industry. Last year this award was given to Alexander McQueen and this year it has been awarded Paul Smith. Sir Paul started his work in the clothing industry when he was just 15. Shortly after you left school he joined a clothes warehouse located inNottingham. It has been 50 years since then and now he has been recognised with this award. Previously the award has been given to such famous designers as Stephen Jones, John Galliano and Vivian Westwood. It is only given to those whose contribution to the fashion industry has been significant and continued for many years. Paul Smith began his fashion label 35 years ago and was started as a men’s only brand. It is known Read More ...
The high-street retailer H&M have recently had a collection under the famous label of Versace and shoppers across the world have been queueing up outside stores on the high street to get their hands on this latest collection. The collection has been designed by such famous designers as Jimmy Choo and Madonna. It was announced in the autumn and since this time there is been a great deal of promotion surrounding it. It’s not just normal members of the public who want to get their hands on these designer items at a low price, but stars such as Jessica Alba and Lady Gaga have expressed an interest in the items being offered by the chain. The range features nearly 100 new items and is coming into 300 stores across the world today. In order to make sure that they get Read More ...
The duffle coat is ideal for girls and boys as mixes a teenage Snark with adorable cuteness and is perfect if you are you are a youngster but if you are an adult and want t be perceived as a professional it is probably not the best choice. Its large pockets might be perfect for storing a lot of stuff in that they certainly don’t look professional. Duffle coats are something that should have been left behind in the teenage years and wearing them as an adult is a fashion mistake. It will make you look as if you are stuck in the past and not ready to move on and be mature about your life. You might think that they look good on other people such as models or famous musicians, but in reality they are not something that 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 ...
It’s that time of year again. London Fashion Week is upon us and almost 70 catwalk shows have been scheduled to take place over the six days of the showpiece event. Over 5000 visitors are anticipated to attend and get a bird’s eye view of the spring and summer collections from the many British designers who are being showcased. London based designers such as Paul Costello and Erdem are amongst those is on display, and Burberry, Pringle of Scotland and Jasper Conran are also represented. This event is held twice yearly and was first held in 1993. Each event is estimates to generate around £100m worth of orders and the boost to the economy of the capital is estimated at £21m, according to the British Fashion Council. The editor in chief for Grazia magazine, Jane Bruton, has said that she Read More ...
One of the hardest parts of a catwalk show is getting the perfect balance between hair and clothes. When the collection is as vibrant and dramatic as the new collection from Basso and Brooke, it’s even more of a problem as model’s hair is traditionally elaborate and that will go against the essence of the items which Basso and Brooke are showing. “The trick was to virtually underplay the hair so that there was no chance of it clashing with the colours and prints that were the mainstay of the collection”, so says the creative director of ghd, Kenna. They certainly managed that, and the models hairs were feminine, very soft and with a natural dishevelment that managed to embrace both their eccentricities and individuality. To create this look yourself all you need are a few ghd products; some Root Read More ...
In collaboration with House of Fraser. Mary Portas will open her shop, Mary. It will be situated on the first floor of its Oxford Street location. It has always been a dream of Portas after finding the High Street only provided for the very young and incredibly skinny. She wants to restore the equilibrium after discovering that once women reach 40 they become unnoticed, particularly in the fashion business. She has been working on this plan for over a year trying to change the fashion industry that appear to be putting out collections that are getting more youthful. After being turned down by John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, to name a few, House of Fraser agreed to give her a chance. Mary’s will cater for the woman who wants to be smart, inspired, clever as well as adventurous. The range Read More ...
