This show made me nervous, last season Nicole Farhi suddenly and dramatically reworked her standard style into something fresher, more cutting edge. It was exciting, and I wondered if she would continue this feel through into Spring Summer. Was it as strong as Autumn Winter? No. Was it a let down? No. This was not groundbreaking, and was reigned in somewhat. But it...

Nicole Farhi thought she was going to die when she was mugged outside her home. The French fashion designer - who was choked until she was unconscious during the attack in London in April last year - made the admission yesterday as she gave evidence in the trial of one of the men accused of robbing her. She said at London’s Wood Green Crown Court: ‘I walked...

This was a shockingly good show. Nicole Farhi is one of those designers who is famous for being classic. She can be relied on for the fail safe fashion, constantly churning out the same cuts, fabrics and colours. But for Autumn/Winter 09 it would seem the French-born designer has had something of an epiphany. The photographs in all fairness do not do the collection justice....

Nicole Farhi is a brand that either pulls out all the stops or just flops. Last Spring/Summer was a pulls-out-all-the stops affair, chic playsuits and jumpsuits, unusual patterns and prints; there was something for everyone. This Spring/Summer sadly did not follow suit. Whist there were some nice pieces, pretty cotton sundresses and fabulous hats, I was left feeling...

What: Nicole Farhi (February Sale) Where: 45 Balfe St, London, N1 9EF When: 23rd - 24th Feb (10am – 8pm) 25th Feb (11am – 5pm) For more info visit Designer Warehouse Sales