As one of the UK’s largest luxury online retailers, my-wardrobe.com is always our one-stop designer shop and go-to place for current season collections from a huge roster of big-name designers as well as young emerging talents. So, as you’d imagine, popping down to their S/S10 press preview was a lovely […]
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Discovering bareMinerals
I suspect I’m not the only one suffering from being stuck in a major case of ‘the makeup rut’. Last week, I walked into Selfridges beauty hall a MAC girl through and through – not neccessarily due to brand loyalty, more laziness and lack of experimentation – but after a […]
Read MoreKate Moss: a business woman?
She’s one of the most prolific supermodels and has a successful line at Topshop, is the face of Rimmel London and boasts several scents with a new one just released , but Kate Moss wants to bring her business brains to the creative table, too.
Read MoreBlake Lively to front Victoria Beckham’s label
Ok, this is one we didn’t see coming , but we’re rather taken by it nonetheless. “>Blake Lively is set to be the face of Victoria Beckham’s label.
Read MoreVictoria Beckham’s first in Louis Vuitton SS10
This one’s hardly surprising, is it? Victoria Beckham has been spotted wearing a Louis Vuitton messenger bag from the S/S10 collection.
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Miu Miu cropped leather gloves
The leather glove is never far from the fall catwalks. This season, designers paid particular attention to the trend by adding finer details and playing with length. Zac Posen offered over-the-elbow while Thakoon and Fendi stayed just below. Shorter gloves were seen at Celine and more glamorously at Miu Miu, […]
Read MorePixie Lott designs for Moschino
Move over Pixie Geldof, there’s a new fairy in fashion town. Girl of the moment Pixie Lott has customised a limited edition T-shirt for Moschino, which will be sold exclusively online. The soulful songstress , who has soared into the limelight following the success of her first single Mama Do […]
Read MoreSave 20% at the Ted Baker Winter Shopping event
What: Save 20% at the Ted Baker Winter Shopping event on Thursday 19th November. Visit www.tedwinterevent.com to register to shop at the store of your choice from 4pm – 8:30pm** Complimentary drinks in store and gifts with every purchase, courtesy of Hotel Chocolat***. When: Participating stores – 18th November 4pm […]
Read MoreWeekly Round-up
See why people are actually wearing McQueen’s SS10 hoof heels, watch an exclusive video of the 2009 CDFA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists, and hear Cindy Crawford’s views on skinny models in mags… We all looked on in awe at Alexanander McQueen’s ‘Armadillo’ shoes, but never once did it cross our minds […]
Read MoreWill Lagerfeld live forever?
When rumours spread that Elbaz could eventually succeed Karl Lagerfeld, we told you at the time that Karl wasn’t going anywhere. And guess what? He’s confirmed exactly that. We hate to say we told you so…
Read MoreAlexander Wang wins Swiss Textiles Award
Alexander Wang has been named winner of the 2009 Swiss Textiles Award.
Read MoreLuella’s prices plunge
The fashion world is still weeping over news that British designer Luella Bartley’s eponymous label has ceased trading, but in a bitter-sweet twist, there’s a way we can show our support that will please our wardrobes at the same time.
Read MoreThe Online Fashion Agency has launched!
Online fashion guru Leon Bailey Green has launched The Online Fashion Agency , a site set to become the expert go-to resource for shoppers, fashion insiders and retailers alike.
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Olivia Rubin Tulip Dress with Capelet
Designer Olivia Rubin certainly has an impressive CV. Having worked under Alexander McQueen and John Galliano; designed for Jade Jagger’s Jezebel SS08 collection, and graduated from Central St Martins with a degree in fashion print, Rubin has gained quite the celeb following over the past couple of years, with her own line.
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Preen Line quilted leather skirt
Since launching in spring 2008, Preen’s diffusion line – Preen Line – has seen massive success. The second (and more affordable) collection from Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi offers a range of designs, true to their main line. The collection caused a stir last spring when the Fountain cotton-jersey […]
Read MoreClaudia Schiffer’s a Ferretti fan
Forget feuds, there’s a blossoming friendship in fashion: Claudia Schiffer has confessed she’s a massive fan of Alberta Ferretti, and is happy to be on call for the designer whenever she’s needed.
Read MoreMarc Jacobs explains his LV dog carrier
So when we revealed a while ago that Marc Jacobs would be designing a luxury travel trunk for his dog as part of Louis Vuitton’s designer charity auction, there were a few things we wanted to know: why? Why? And why? Luckily for us, that question’s been answered.
Read MoreEmanuel Ungaro brands Lindsay Lohan’s collection a ‘disaster’
You might be bored of hearing about Lindsay Lohan’s fashion flop for Ungaro, but a certain designer’s not done with it yet. After facing flack from fashion’s elite, press and designers alike , there’s one man who’s probably got more reason to moan than most: Emanuel Ungaro. And moan he […]
Read MoreWhistles press preview
As if the shows and presentations at London Fashion week and the press previews at Harvey Nichols hadn’t already got us longing for spring, the Whistles press preview certainly got us wishing for warmer weather.
Read MoreHarvey Nichols SS10 press day
The S/S10 previews are out in full force, so last week we popped down to London’s luxury Harvey Nichols store to check out its new season offerings from a whole host of designers. Harvey Nichols‘ roster of designers is as strong as ever for the new season, as old and […]
Read MoreTom Ford says YSL was ‘evil’
You might think another fashion feud’s boring, but not this one, let us assure you. Tom Ford has opened up about his stint at YSL, and he’s set to cause controversy with his revelations.
Read MoreChristopher Bailey gets a promotion
Is there no stopping this man? Since joining Burberry in 2001 he’s taken the British brand from strength to strength, and now, he’s received a promotion, taking him from creative director to chief creative officer. The new position recognises his contribution to the luxury label beyond his designing role, with […]
Read MoreChristmas with Dior
We love this: John Galliano is embracing the festive spirit by designing a Christmas tree for Claridge’s.
Read MoreLuella stops selling
Oh no. Luella Bartley has revealed this morning that her Luella label has ceased trading.
Read MoreAn interview with semi permanent make-up artist Sarah Jagger
Sarah Jagger has an unusual job. For a start she gets to touch the faces of famous people for a living. As a make-up artist regularly called upon to style people for the red carpet, for music videos and for photo shoots, you may not think that is anything out […]
Read MoreLast chance to win a competition with Wonderbra!
Ok girls, listen up: there’s only one day left of our fantastic competition with Wonderbra, where you and a friend will receive VIP treatment in London’s Punk nightclub, free food and drink all night, an Ultimate Strapless bra for you both, plus you’ll see a Christmas catwalk show hosted by […]
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Jaeger’s Leather Trim Cape Coat
Teamed with this season’s shoe boots and skinny jeans, the cape coat can be one of winter’s chicest looks. We have fallen for this luxurious take on the design from Jaeger and love it so much more since they’ve slashed its hefty price tag! The cape is produced from an angora wool […]
Read MoreMadonna for Dolce and Gabbana
After rumours that Madonna would front Dolce and Gabbana’s menswear campaign proved untrue, we were a little disappointed. But Dolce and Gabbana were holing a little secret: the Queen of Pop has been snapped up by the Italian design duo to front their S/S10 womenswear campaign.
Read MoreBritish Fashion Awards: YOU vote
The British Fashion Awards are fast approaching, but this year, there’s a difference. A new, one-off award will be given to the person who best embodies the spirit of London , and the winner will be decided by you.
Read MoreLady Gaga wears Orschel-Read
Celebrities are really embracing London’s young designers lately, aren’t they? We spotted Michelle Obama in Peter Pilotto, Cheryl Cole and Beyonce in David Koma, and now, Lady Gaga has made an appearance on German TV wearing Orschel-Read.
Read MoreAlicia Keys’ designing debut
We didn’t see this one coming. Alicia Keys is turning her creative hand to designing as she creates a line of jewellery with Gisele Theriault.
Read MoreGuilty Indulgence: The Designer Laptop Bag
Has your laptop been down recently? Have you found it difficult to wake it up in the mornings? Maybe it’s been lethargic and slow to load pages? Does it need little pick-me-up? Well how about treating it to a new designer laptop bag? The Belen Echandia Laptop Bag , called […]
Read MoreBurberry launch social networking site
Fashion’s certainly getting down with the kids lately , in between Gucci launching its social networking site Eyeweb and Louis Vuitton twittering, Burberry is now launching its hotly anticipated social networking site, Artofthetrench.com.
Read MoreDaisy Lowe for Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is really doing its bit to embrace younger models lately, isn’t it? After announcing Lara Stone as the face of the luxury label’s S/S10 campaign, replacing Madonna, no less, it has now enlisted British model and all-round cool girl Daisy Lowe, too.
Read MoreDaily lunchtime buy: Metallic slingback pumps
There’s nothing like a new pair of shoes to brighten up a dull Monday is there? And how better to cure those weekday blues than with these particularly festive pair of new Laich slingbacks from Aldo (£70).
Read MorePreview: Winter Kate at my-wardrobe.com
Not so long ago we reported news that Nicole Richie is launching a ready-to-wear collection, Winter Kate, and we can now reveal that it will be on sale exclusively at my-wardrobe as early as January next year.
Read MoreSarah Jessica Parker’s secret penchant
You’d think that as a Sex and the City star it’d be all those Manolo’s that sent you crazy , but not for Sarah Jessica Parker. Oh no, SJP’s revealed her secret pleasure: the smell of diapers.
Read MoreLash Wars: The new mascaras battling it out
Big eye lashes have taken over. Adverts for new mascaras have always centred around the claim that the bigger the lashes the better. For each new product, the message is always the same – that this product will give you the biggest, most defined lashes yet.
Read MoreMulberry x Apple launch party
We were more than a tad excited when we reported news recently of a collaboration between Mulberry and Apple, so imagine how we felt when we were invited to the British brand’s Bond street store last night for the launch party.
Read MoreWeekly Round-up
Heidi Klum makes a catwalk comeback, find out what’s saddened us about the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection, and which new designer collaboration is a flop?… Heidi Klum’s returning to the Victoria’s Secret catwalk next Thursday to host the luxury lingerie label’s annual fashion show, after only giving birth six […]
Read MoreRosie Huntington-Whiteley gets her wings
She’s been a favourite of luxury lingerie label Victoria’s Secret for a while now, but finally, British model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has been made an official Victoria’s Secret Angel.
Read MoreEscada’s been saved!
Forget knights in shining armour, the daughter-in-law of billionaire steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal has won the bid for Escada for an undisclosed sum.
Read MoreGeorgia May Jagger for Versace
After rumours circulated this week as to whether Georgia May Jagger will model for Versace, it’s just been confirmed that the young model will be the face of the Italian fashion house’s S/S10 campaign.
Read MoreBeyonce wears David Koma
David Koma’s been the talk of the town this week after Cheryl Cole debuted his designs on Saturday night’s X Factor, and now tongues are set to wag even more: Beyonce has been spotted wearing the same dress.
Read MoreIsaac Mizrahi for QVC
Get a load of this: it’s just been announced that fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi is set to host his own show on QVC called Isaac Mizrahi LIVE, which, coincidently is the name of his new range that he will be selling.
Read MoreNatalie Portman in V magazine
We’d forgive you for thinking we have a bit of a crush on V magazine at the moment , we do. Its November issue is jam packed with exclusive interviews and fashion shoots of some seriously stylish girls , and now, well now we’ve seen the cover.
Read MoreMichelle Obama in Peter Pilotto
We’ve always got our eye on what Michelle Obama’s wearing, and she hasn’t disappointed us with this one.
Read MoreDaily lunchtime buy: Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Three Strap Heeled Shoes
We were very excited to learn that Vivienne Westwood had collaborated with Brazilian shoe designer Melissa once again, creating a range of heels and pumps for fall 2009. Being plastic and all, Melissa‘s eco-friendly creations (the shoes are produced from recycled materials) are perfect for those rainy days, ensuring that you needn’t worry about ruining your favourite […]
Read MoreH! by Henry Holland launch party
So we’ve been pretty excited about Henry Holland for Debenhams for a while, but never more so than now. We popped down to his H! by Henry Holland launch on Tuesday evening for a sneak preview of what’s to come next spring. Full of high hopes though we were, we […]
Read MoreWake up to the new Philips Light
It’s never an easy job getting up in the morning, especially in these dark, colder months. I for one, am not a morning person and seem to find it increasingly difficult to rise from my warm, cosy bed each day. In fact, I am quite possibly the definitive snoozer, constantly […]
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