Cribbs Causeway was the location of Bristol Fashion Week and this event saw 18 different catwalk shows being run. The event which was run last week was presented by Mark Hayes, the famous hairstylist, as well as Andrew Barton, who is famous for being a judge on Dancing on Ice. Fashion at the event this year seems to have taken inspiration from the pastel colours that have been very popular at other fashion weeks around the world. Other themes have been the nautical as well as tribal. The event saw a great range of different clothing including everything from formal wear, to the very casual. The 18 shows had 12 different scenes each where labels could demonstrate their creativity and show off their clothing. John Lewis was one of the first shows to appear and it showed off a candy Read More ...
Although they are popular with some celebrities, most women would never think about donning a pair of hot pants. However this could all be about to change as a new product has been released which utilises a new technology which increases the amount of perspiration women have while exercising. For every gram of sweat that is perspired, the body uses half the calorie and by increasing the amount women sweat, these hotpants help weight loss. The technology is known as bio ceramic technology and it uses a natural process which increases the temperature in your muscles. This can increase the amount of perspiration by around 80 percent and encourages fats to breakdown in the body. Over the long term this can reduce the amount of cellulite that can develop and help women lose weight in general. They have been called Read More ...
A recent study that has been conducted by the London School of Economics has found that the government would be legally allowed to prevent magazines from publishing adverts that portray being overly thin in a positive light. The study looked at 3000 women who had suffered from anorexia across Europe and asked them what influenced their decision to become very thin. The study showed that many of these women decided to do this because they felt society demanded that they be incredibly slim. Anorexia is a disease that occurs most prevalently in young women and in Europe it is most commonly occurring in France. It generally affects women who are between 15 and 35 years old and it means that they have traded off being healthy in order to achieve a slim look. The European average for body mass index Read More ...
This summer it seems that a great deal of fashion is going to come from the island of Ibiza. It seems that this summer shorts are going to be very popular, especially those that are in khaki colours. Shorts that are detailed with gold buttons are also going to be popular. Across all clothing, white embroidery is going to be very in. Denim is also going to be a big hit and many people are already being seen clad in the fabric as the warmer weather arrives. Tie-dye is also making a surprising comeback and clothing such as swimwear, jerseys, scarfs, and vests are being featured in many designers summer collections. Interestingly, oversized T-shirts and vests are also going to be a big hit. Unsurprisingly, the usual classics associated with summer such as sunglasses will remain ever popular. Prints on Read More ...
Spring is definitely in the air and as it will soon be hotting up, its a great time to look at the very latest in colours straight from the catwalks of London Fashion Week that you can recreate for yourself thanks to Ellos. This years London Fashion Week saw models, street stylists and editors getting ready for the new season with a display of bright, neon colours. Women in clashing prints and colours, with the minimum of accessories, were seen strutting their stuff on the London catwalks, and it is incredibly easy to recreate this look, and even take advantage of the chance to buy now, pay later. Why not start with a pair of Ellos skinny white jeans, retailing at only £39, they are the ideal blank canvas to act as the base of your eye catching and colourful Read More ...
It may be that the fashion industry will have a hand in promoting world peace, and that can only be a good development. The British Council and the Fashion Council have got together in what is expected to be only the first event in an ongoing programme of cultural exchange. The International Fashion Showcase was part of London Fashion Week this year, with exhibitions in 19 embassies and cultural institutes across the city showcasing the creations of more than 80 of the most talented and innovative fashion designers from 24 countries around the world. The Showcase gave the public, buyers and the international press an opportunity to view collections representing the best of these emerging talents. To encourage the UK public as well as buyers and press to participate in the event, attendees were issued passports to the various countries’ Read More ...
The cost of labour in China is rising and this has meant that many retailers are starting to bring the manufacturing process back to United Kingdom. This is driving an increase in popularity of the ‘buy British’ concept. It also means that more jobs are being brought back to the country. In the last year, the high-street retailer River Island has increased the amount that it is manufacturing in the UK by 50 percent. This has also been aided by the introduction of a new range by the store called Made In Britain. Industry experts are predicting that as labour becomes more expensive in China many companies are going to start bringing production home. It is not just the labour that is becoming more expensive though, as the cost of transportation is also increasing. It is expected that this move Read More ...
It is well known that many fashion brands have different sizes despite them being labelled as the same. One size in a certain store, might be very different from the same size in another shop. One fashion conscious computer programmer has decided to do something about the disparity seen in different fashion brands. Anna Powell-Smith became frustrated at how the clothes sizes were different and decided to create an application for the iPhone that will allow users to find their best fit at various different high street locations including, Marks & Spencer, Whistles, Next and Topshop. The application allows users to enter their measurements and it will then map the statistics into its system which will compare your size to the different sizes of clothes at some leading stores. It also suggests which store is going to have the best Read More ...
Spring 2012 will sees Lyle & Scott making strides towards a bright and bold season with a modern and contemporary collection that is moving ever forward whilst also managing to successfully maintain a strong element of traditional styling. Three separate stories; Surf, Utility and Classic provide a youthful, cohesive range for today’s modern man. All three have their own unique take on the classic Golden Eagle logo. With a preppy mix of new and old, the first delivery will be Classic, which provides a iconic and clean pieces in a palette of summer colours that include Deep Grass Green, Riviera Blue, mint, English Mustard and Strawberry Shake pink. Key pieces include a lightweight jersey t-shirt in grey marl and button down shirt in ice cream stripes and a collegiate sweater with an 1874 logo, the year the brand was created. Read More ...
The diffusion line by Maschino is called Cheap & Chic and it is expected that its catwalk show is going to be moving to London for shows taking place soon that are showcasing clothes designed for the autumn and winter season. The location of where the clothes are going to be unveiled has not yet been announced but is expected to take place on the 18th February. Rossella Jardini, the creative director of Moschino has commented, “The debut of our diffusion line in London is something that I have been considering for some time. We want the line to have a younger feel and be separate from our main brand. Therefore, we feel that London is the perfect location as it is a new city for us. “London is going to give us a platform for this new brand to Read More ...
