Self-styled authority on all things fashionable and sartorially worthy, Nina Garcia, author of one hundred must have items of every fashion savvy woman’s wardrobe…among them is the veritable holy grail – “The Little Black Dress”. Since the moment Audrey Hepburn stood, cigarette holder in hand, on the set of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, in her inimitable Givenchy-clad...

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As London Fashion week fast approaches it seems appropriate to draw attention to the significant amount of A/W 08 shows that flew the flag for Blighty away from home. Alexander McQueen has long been a lover of the bright and bold brilliance of the British flag: emblazoning it famously on a jacket designed for David Bowie, and featuring it heavily in his most recent collection...

This winter the gothic look is being replaced with, well, a gothic look, but with a hint of Victoriana femininity. Lace is gracing every catwalk from Prada to Alexander McQueen dispelling its previous prim-and-proper image and creating a new sexy, sultry and seductive alter-ego. Perfect for a high-fashion, luxurious and ultra feminine look whether you’re going head...

Summer already seems to be drifting into the recesses of distant memory. Which would all be “oh so depressing” if it weren’t for all those lovely autumn/winter trends to be disappearing into.

It hasn’t been up to 24hrs since we received word that Halston had arrived at net-a-porter and already these over-the-knee boots are sold out (sigh!). Not to worry, apparently more AW08 stock from the brand will coming soon.

As we get closer to the beacon of autumn that is September, not only will our clothing choices becoming heavier - our accessories will too. Thats right ladies, this autumn brings with it heavy leather and, in particular, lots and lots of hardware.

Ever since spying one of the new Topshop ‘on the buses’ ads, I am suddenly harbouring an irrepressible urge to buy a bowler hat. They’ve been creeping in for a while of course, a quaint and charming replacement for the over-exposed trilby or ubiquitous headband, but I’ve always admired them in a vaguely detached “yeah-they-look-quite-good-on-Clemence-Poesy”...

Perfect your swan like poise and ballerina posture because the neck, it would seem, is having something of a moment. A quick scan of the A/W runways suggest it as the body part de jour. From the regal ruffles of Givenchy to neck-encircling jewels at Marc Jacobs to the furs at Dries van Noten, this is face framing dressing at its best. Neatly presses collars peeked out...

So I can’t help but complain that regardless of which site I shop, they’re all trying to covince me that it’s autumn. According to Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and