Another invitation only…(see below) What: Mulberry Friends & Family Sample Sale Where: 1st Floor, 41/42 Bond Street, London, W1S 2RY When: 6th & 7th December 2006 Details: Admission Charge £2, benefiting breast cancer

What: Fourmarketing Sample Sale (Invitation Only - See below) Where: 20 Garrett Street, London, EC1Y 0TW When: 7:30am - 8.30pm Thursday 30th November Details: 50-70% off retail price, McQ, Evisu, Fake London, Fake London Genius, D&G Junior, OKI-Ni and more…

What: Fashion Circus Holiday Bash (Indie Sample Sale & Live Concert) When: December 16, 2006, 3pm - 9pm Where: Pasadena Center, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101

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Unveiling his new collection for Gap earlier this week, Roland Mouret demonstrated his ability to appeal to the mass market. His designs for the high street store maintained the simplicity which Gap is known for while adapting to the slouchy and baggy trend dominating this autumn/winter. However while the collection will appeal to most one can’t help but feel a little...

Hayden-Harnett will be launching its first ever online sample sale for those who can’t make the physical sample sale on the 25th, 26th and 27th October from 12pm - 7pm at the Manhattan Showroom, 330 W. 38th Street, Suite 503 NY, NY 10018. Online sample sale will run from the 25th - 27th October at www.haydenharnett.com/samplesale

Thread Show 9 Spring Fashion and Lifestyle Event Sunday March 26th, 2006 11-6pm San Diego Aerospace Museum 2001 Pan America Plaza (in Balboa Park) Thread brings independent fashion and lifestyle designers together to showcase their latest sample lines to contemporary men and women who demand fresh, unique pieces for their wardrobes and homes… [Threadshow.com]

The V&A Museum sponsored by Topshop plays tribute to “fashion reporter, editor, divinor of trends, designers’ muse and self-styled icon” Anna Piaggi with an exhibition running from Feb to the 23rd of April 2006 entitled Anna Piaggi: Fashion-ology. [V&A]

Discover the nation’s hottest vintage sale.80 of the nation’s top dealers feature the best vintage clothing and textiles. Designer labels and more. SPECIAL EXHIBIT “Salute to Ossie Clark” Items from the collection of Mark & Cleo Butterfield of C20 Vintage Fashion in London Friday, Feb 3,1:00PM to 8:00PM Saturday, Feb 4,11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Metropolitan...

“In modelling, there is no point in trying to prove you have a brain, so why even bother. I’d sooner save the energy for something more meaningful.” -Helena Christensen Model turned photographer Helen Christensen, will be holding her first French photographic exhibition during Paris Couture week (23rd – 25th Jan) in the first floor gallery at Colette. [vogue.com]