The owner of Aquascutum in Asia, Hong-Kong based YGM Trading is in the middle of discussions with the British high-end fashion retailer. YGM Trading bought the rights of the brand in Asia, back in 2009, and is now interested in acquiring the global rights since the company has entered administration. Aquascutum moving into administration threatens to wipe out the existence of a British brand and also puts approximately two hundred and fifty jobs at risk. YGM Trading’s interest in the move is said to be because it will allow YGM to further expand their ownership as they’ll own worldwide rights to the brand and not just be restricted to Asian ownership. YGM chairman is uncertain whether the acquisition will go ahead, stating “discussions may not even proceed from here, potential investors and shareholders have been advised to exercise extreme caution Read More ...
Joleon Lescott, a Manchester City football star, has recently launched a new fashion clothing range. Joleon Lescott said he received a thumbs-up from his fellow Blues players, who all appeared to support him at the glitzy launch event that took place in the Manchester Art Gallery. The stars at the event not only included current teammates Gareth Barry, Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Adam Johnson, Nigel de Jong and Yaya Toure but former teammates Stephen Ireland, Patrick Vieira and Shay Given also showed their support by turning up. Other celebrities that stopped by the even included Brooke Vincent and Michelle Keegan, both soap stars. The fashion label, Lescott Stewart, is a collaboration between Joleon, Aaron (his ex-footballer brother) and Jordan Stewart, a player for Millwall. The label is to produce both high-end designer clothing and a more affordable range named “LS”. Read More ...
Jean-Paul Gaultier has been continuously defending his decision to create a catwalk show inspired by the late Amy Winehouse admidst criticism that it was done in bad taste. The fashion designer had models take to the catwalk in clothing inspired by Amy’s style, complete with a barber shop quartet singing some of her songs as a backing track.It happened during the Paris Fashion Week last year, her father and many other people criticised the effort. Mitch Winehouse, Amy’s father, claimed that him and the rest of her family were upset to see models that were flaunting Amy’s particular style. Gaultier said to VogueTV that he was surprised that nobody else in fashion had made any tribute to her. Gaultier added that “her look was fantastic, unique and fabulous. Normally, singers and actresses needed fashion advice, but Amy naturally wore the Read More ...
Article Courtesy of Links of London Links of London happens to be a company that supplies jewellery both for men and women. The firm was set up by John Ayton and his wife Anouhka Ducas in the year 1990. The account of how the firm came into existence is quite interesting. It all started when a restaurant owner requested for handmade fish cufflinks. The requester wanted to give the cufflinks to her loyal customers as a way of rewarding them. In no time the cufflinks became very popular and it attracted the attention of other jewellery brands. Later, an exclusive fashion shop, Harvey Nichols placed an order and bought a complete collection of the cuff links. This was how the company came into existence and today it has become a true global brand and their products are available in shops Read More ...
It’s that time of year when all kinds of Spring cleaning takes place, and for the fashion conscience woman its the wardrobe that is sorted out. Get rid of the old, sort out the summer outfits and replenish the stock of the latest signature jeans. Ellos believe that you can create several fabulous looks with a few staple items, which helps you to both save money and look fantastic right through the summer. Denim has been one of the key trends throughout the years, and this season’s catwalks saw dozens of denim items; from pastels, prints and classic cuts, models strutted their stuff while showing off both favourite and classic shapes and styles. With Ellos.co.uk’s option to buy now pay later, they have created 4 signature outfits, all including Ellos high waisted skinny jeans, £39, to see you right through Read More ...
From fedoras to platform booties, nothing makes an outfit pop quite like the perfect add-on. You can often build an entire wardrobe on accessories alone, pairing them with the simplest fashion staples to create a different look every day. But how can you get your hands on exclusive fashion accents without paying all of the money in your one-of-a-kind genuine leather animal print purse? You have to know where to look. Shop online One of the best places to find designer accessories is in the online marketplace. Sites like eBay and Achica are an accessory shopper’s dream because they offer so many different styles from many different places. You can find vintage hats, handbags, shoes, belts, and jewelry from as far back as the 1960s, or you can bring your style up to date with the latest fashion trends for Read More ...
When it comes to beauty and fashion, less is more, and that is especially true during the summer. If you want beachy waves or touchably soft and sun-kissed locks, you should start with a healthy head of hair. Here’s how to bring out your hair’s natural glam just in time for warmer weather. Do a poolside treatment. If you’re planning to spend an afternoon outdoors soaking up the sun, multi-task by applying a deep conditioner to your hair right after you slather on the sunscreen. Letting a conditioner sit for a couple of hours has even more of the great advantages that you get from using it in the shower. One great pick for lighter-coloured tresses is John Frieda Sheer Blonde Hair Repair Conditioning Treatment, which coats damaged strands to make them feel and look silkier. Eat your way to Read More ...
Christian Dior has a new artistic director and the British fashion industry is agog with speculation. Raf Simons was finally appointed to the prestigious fashion house a week ago, after a period of some confusion following the departure of John Galliano, which followed the uproar caused by Galliano’s politically very incorrect comments and termination last year. Simons has earned a strong international reputation during his tenure at Jil Sander, partially owing to his ability to connect with a wide customer base. About two months ago that tenure ended with Jil taking over leadership, and everyone seems delighted with his appearance at the helm of the famously flamboyant house of Dior. The speculation now comes from the potential rivalry between at least two and probably three fashion leaders with top designers who favour the modern and minimalist trend in haute couture. Read More ...
If you haven’t seen Madonna’s new video “Girl Gone Wild” you better have a look pretty quick or you might miss the latest trend in men’s wear. To watch this irreverent material girl undulate and exude raw sex, you’d forget in a hot second that she’s been at it for about 30 years and that she’s now in her 50′s. Madonna has sparked yet another bizarre fashion trend and Leggs must be throwing the switch on mass production of large and medium-large pantyhose – now labeled Mantyhose, or Guylons, or Brosiery, whichever you like – but they’re for men, for sure. Her music video features a slew of buff hunks doing erotically oriented gymnastics dressed in tights (oops, Mantyhose) and stiletto heels and nothing else and look they knock-outs, all of them. Seems it has to do with the Italian Read More ...
A whole lot of folks will be sorry to hear, if they haven’t already, that Fashion Television, the iconic show launched 27 years ago and syndicated around the world, has “suspended operations”. The announcement was made last Wednesday as a tweet from the show’s host Jeanne Beker, and confirmed by CTV Bellmedia in a later press release. When it was first launched in 1985, Fashion Television was truly ahead of its time, and it has since influenced two generations of fashion-makers and consumers. Designed to be an ‘entertainment news show’ about the fashion industry, Fashion Television was hosted, anchored and sparked by Jeanne Beker, who acted as sort of a tour guide into that world for viewers. Jeanne Beker said in her memoirs that the fashion industry revolves around image, and that idea both attracts and repels her. Certainly she Read More ...
With the opening of their flagship store in London’s Westbourne Grove this February, U.S. clothing label Max Studio brings their signature style across the pond. A California-based company founded by Leon Max in 1979, Max Studio has long been designing smart, feminine designs for the modern shopper. The new U.K. store will carry the more casual MaxStudio.com line, as well as the limited edition Leon Max Collection. One peek at Max Studio’s Spring 2012 collection, and it’s clear that sheer fabric is our friend. Whether it be an over-the-shoulder, crinkled silk chiffon maxi dress in russet orange, or an iridescent chiffon side-drape dress in aqua tones, get ready to channel your inner Greek goddess. Sheer layers flow delicately down these romantic designs, some featuring an open back. The sweaters and tops, too, embrace the female form with soft jersey material Read More ...
The hot season is right ahead, and it will be really burning according to the latest fashion trends. On the one hand, short and colourful dresses will be a “must have” for girls and women this year. And the best thing about all of these longer and shorter dresses is that they can be worn at every occasion. They can not only be worn in the evening or at special events, but also simply at the beach, during shopping tours or even at work. This is because designers have made the dresses more functional, and women, thanks to the feminist movement, nowadays have a different attitude and a higher status in society than in the 1950s for example. Women are more confident in wearing short dresses showing their legs or their décolleté. And as far as the colour is concerned, Read More ...
