The Body Shop has called on the big guns for its latest fragrance, Love Etc. Star perfumer Dominique Ropion is behind their latest scent. Ropion has worked on fragrances for brands including Cacharel, Givenchy and Calvin Klein, and assisted on the development of Armani Code, Dune by Dior and Lovely […]
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Beckham’s underwear
Is it getting hot in here? After designing a collection for Adidas Originals, David Beckham is now rumoured to be in talks with several companies about developing his own underwear line.
Read MoreRescue for Yohji Yamamoto
Ready for some recession-busting enjoyment on a Monday morning? After filing for bankruptcy at the Japanese courts last Friday, Yohiji Yamamoto has found itself an investor already.
Read MoreMeet Alexander Wang
Yep, you read that right. None other than Alexander Wang is making an appearance in London’s Selfridges to launch his new collection.
Read MoreLouboutin’s Barbie
Christian Louboutin is the latest designer set to makeover the most famous girl in the plastic world , Barbie.
Read MoreCelebrate National Chocolate Week without the calories
What: National Chocolate Week runs from October 12 to 18. And it’s only right to celebrate. But the summer diets have gone by the wayside and with the new season
Read MoreJill Sander’s +J range for Uniqlo
On 1 October, there was a huge rush at selected Uniqlo stores and Uniqlo online. Why? Because Jill Sander’s +J collection was launched, that’s why! The collaboration hit Oxford Street and Westfields in London to a hungry fashion crowd, all hoping for a slice of Jill Sander’s minimalist chic.
Read MoreCheryl Cole in Beatrice Boyle for Browns
Cheryl fever has struck again. This time however, things are a little different because the Girls Aloud star does not only have the Saturday night live X Factor shows to think about… No, the nation’s sweetheart has also just gone solo.
Read MoreTK Maxx exclusive womenswear store
Love TK Maxx? We’re partial to a bit of the designer discount store ourselves, so earlier this week we popped down to the preview launch of their new store in London, exclusively for women.
Read MoreWeekly Round-up
Get an alphabet-inspired pick of this seasons top trends, catch behind the scenes footage at Christian Louboutin Atelier, and find out why a camel and elephant are top of our wish-list… Creative Director at Elle.com, Joe Zee, has created an A/W09 fashion guide, called Fall A , Zee (see what […]
Read MoreNars celebrates 15th anniversary… with a book
François Nars, founder and creative director of the beauty brand that bears his name, is celebrating the company’s 15th anniversary with a new book.
Read MoreSaviour for Christian Lacroix?
Things appear to be looking up for Chrisitan Lacroix. The troubled French fashion house, which is in administration, finally finds a backer after a fearful few months.
Read MoreNaomi Campbell and Louis Vuitton for charity
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is collaborating with Louis Vuitton for charity.
Read MoreVersace leaves Japan
Another one bites the dust: Versace has revealed that it will pull out of Japan for good by the end of this month.
Read MorePhotographer Irving Penn dies
Legendary fashion photographer Irving Penn died yesterday at the age of 92. His brother, film director Arthur Penn, delivered the news that the master of fashion photography died in his New York apartment, although the cause of his death has not yet been revealed. Beginning his career in 1943 by […]
Read MoreSticking to Milan
As rumours circulating around Milan Fashion Week moving to Rome spread like wild fire, the head of the Italian Chamber of Fashion is quick to put them out.
Read MoreVera Wang to star in TV show
Well Well. If Project Runway isn’t enough to fulfil your TV fashion fix, fear not; Vera Wang may come to the rescue.
Read MoreLindsay Lohan faces flack… again
Oh dear. Lindsay Lohan’s got in the neck again, this time from Giambattista Valli.
Read MoreElbaz to succeed Lagerfeld?
Latest rumours in the fashion world suggest Alber Elbaz could be the successor of Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel.
Read MoreFrench Connection to close Japan stores
Uh-oh. French Connection has announced it will close 21 stores in Japan and is now looking for a licensee to take over the brand in the Japanese market.
Read MoreLily Allen sings at Chanel
We knew Lily would have some part to play in Chanel’s Paris catwalk show other than watching from the front row. Well, we guess being BFF with Karl Lagerfeld makes it almost a given, really.
Read MoreCooking and fashion , hand in hand?
We tend to think fashion has a bit of a phobia of food, but designer Zac Posen and chef Marcus Samuelsson think designing and cooking are extraordinarily similar.
Read MoreAmy Winehouse to perform on Strictly Come Dancing
In a brief diversion from our usual fashion news, we’ve paused to tell you something we found rather exciting: Amy Winehouse is set to perform on BBC One’s reality show Strictly Come Dancing this Saturday.
Read MoreJimmy Choo gets fragrant
Designer shoe label Jimmy Choo has signed an agreement with Inter Parfums SA to licence their first fragrance.
Read MorePrince arrives at YSL
We’ve been waiting all weekend for proof of Prince at Paris Fashion Week, so we were more than a little excited when we saw the pictures of him perched front row at YSL.
Read MoreTeen Vogue cover girls: Jourdan Dunn and Chanel Iman
Teen supermodels Jourdan Dunn and Chanel Iman feature in a double whammy cover shoot for Teen Vogue’s November issue. In a rare shoot, the two young teens appear on the fashion magazine’s cover together; surprising when there has been much speculation about the pair’s rocky relationship. Regarding competition, Jourdan told […]
Read MoreHeartless fashion: Stella’s not a fan
She strikes again; notoriously outspoken Stella McCartney has branded people in the fashion world ‘heartless’. The popular British designer and vocal vegetarian , who refuses to use fur and leather in her collections , thinks the fashion industry is heartless for continuing to use animals for aesthetic puposes. “People in […]
Read MoreWhat I Wore Today!
It’s hard to remember how we managed to keep up to date with the new collections before style.com came around. After all, only a very few key journalists, buyers and VIPs get invited to the serious fashion shows and magazines rarely show more than the edited highlights, so style.com is […]
Read MoreSolange Knowles exclusive with Honeymag.com
Songstress Solange Knowles has revealed all on fashion, her unique style, and that new haircut in an exclusive interview and photoshoot with Honeymag.com
Read MoreClaudia Schiffer steps off the catwalk
Claudia Schiffer has ruled out any glimmer of hope we had of a return to the catwalk as it’s announced she has officially stepped off the runway.
Read MoreLi-Lo’s debut for Ungaro
Lindsay Lohan debuted her first collection for Ungaro this weekend in Paris.
Read MoreRichard Nicoll for Cerruti
Richard Nicoll has announced he is the new designer at French fashion house Cerruti.
Read MoreThe John Lewis online revamp
In a massive fashion revamp, high street department store John Lewis has targeted its online shoppers, offering designer labels as well as a better shopping experience from the comfort of their own home. The easy to browse website, which includes drop down navigation and enhanced search options, will now sell designer […]
Read MoreFive minutes with fashion designer Matthew Williamson
After Williamson’s grand return to London Fashion Week this season. I was given the privilege of interviewing the man himself post show. But one thing to note is when I say five minutes I actually mean one minute thirty seconds. He is of course a very busy man, and in […]
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Find out how Christopher Kane’s first Versus collection went down at Milan Fashion Week, which fashion editor has designed an unlikely collection inspired by a certain kitchen accessory, and watch behind the scenes footage of the Jimmy Choo for H&M shoot… Christopher Kane unveiled his first Versus collection at Milan […]
Read MorePrince at Paris Fashion Week
So we were all rather excited by the presence of fashion royalty at London Fashion Week, but, sorry Anna Wintour, we think this news may have just pipped you to the post. None other than pop-legend Prince is making an appearance at the Christian Dior show this afternoon.
Read MoreGiorgio Armani reshuffles management
Following Giorgio Armani’s recent illness, the Italian fashion house has announced it will reshuffle three major management positions.
Read MoreGraeme Black for Hugo Boss
Scottish designer Graeme Black has been announced as new creative consultant for the formal section of Hugo Boss’ womenswear collection.
Read MoreWyclef Jean for Timberland
We’re not sure we’d have thought of Wyclef Jean as a designer either, but the music maker has teamed up with footwear and clothing brand Timberland.
Read MoreGiles Deacon receives French honour
What an honour; after winning France’s National Association for the Development of the Fashion Arts (ANDAM) award, Giles has finally received his prize.
Read MoreFrance puts warnings on retouched images
We’ve come to expect that airbrushing and image retouching are now part and parcel of fashion photography, but if you’re French, this may be about to change.
Read MoreNew York pops to London
Two trendy New York shops are set to pop-up in London. 11 up-and-coming designers from New York’s trendy Lower East Side will be selling their collections in two pop-up shops, as London is given a taste of the LES’s voguish vibe. Running as part of the Wish You Were Here […]
Read MoreMarc Jacobs turns reality TV star?
Who’d have thought it? Marc Jacobs is apparently starring in a new reality TV show about New York’s gay husbands.
Read MoreChristmas shopping on a virtual high street
The thought of Christmas shopping may fill us all with dread, but a new website plans to help banish those festive fears. This may be the second time in two days that we’ve mentioned the ‘C’ word (after talking about it yesterday’s M&S post), but we assure you it’s not […]
Read MoreJil Sander returns… to the high street.
Jil Sander is back, and this time she’s ditching designer and taking a trip to the high street with a collection for Uniqlo.
Read MoreMark Fast to join Topshop?
Mark Fast is rumoured to create a collection for high street giant Topshop.
Read MoreJimmy Choo’s luminescent shoes
Well, well, what have we here? A super-shoe style statement? A glow in the dark light? Er, both, actually. Forget kids trainers with those flashing air bubbles back in the 90’s, light-up shoes have climbed a long way up fashion’s ladder. Jimmy Choo’s latest design is a real masterpiece, that’s […]
Read MoreGrab your diary: Ted Baker Sample Sale
What: Ted Baker Sample Sale Where: Camden Centre, Bidborough Street, London, WC1H 9JE When: Wednesday 7th October, 8am – 8pm, Thursday 8th October, 8am – 7pm, Why: The Ted Baker sample sale offers you the chance to buy the latest designer products at heavily reduced prices. The sale features menswear […]
Read MoreControlling clothes , fashion of the future
As designers are ever looking to the future for their latest designs, this news really brings a whole new meaning to fashion of the future.
Read MoreHermès to buy Asprey?
It’s all hush-hush and whispers here, as Hermès are rumoured to buy jewellery label Asprey.
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