We’re sad to report that Don Fisher, the man behind the legendary denim company Gap, has died aged 81.
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M&S cuts returns
Oh, no. M&S has cut its generous returns policy back by over half.
Read MoreCommes des Garcons brings in the Beatles
Commes des Garcons is to collaborate with The Beatles and Apple Corps Ltd. Kawakubo’s Japanese fashion house, Commes des Garcons, has teamed up with the London-based company that represents the iconic band’s legacy and musical catalogue. The new collection is due to launch mid-November under the Beatles and Commes des […]
Read MoreSonia Rykiel for H&M
Sonia Rykiel has announced it will join forces with high street store H&M as their next guest designer.
Read MoreChristian Louboutin , film director?
Yep, you read that right. Christian Louboutin has dipped his toe into the mini-movie making business.
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Read MoreWeekly round-up
Boy, what a busy week it’s been: London Fashion Week has ended and left us all longing for the sunshine, Karl Lagerfeld has turned 10 inches tall, and a certain model is fed up of being fat…
Read MoreArmani talks about…Armani
Giorgio Armani opens up about his health, his business, his upcoming collection and the future of fashion. After being diagnosed with hepatitis in June, the 75-year-old designer, we are pleased to report, is now visibly healthier, and has revealed how his illness has made him appreciate all that he has.
Read MoreMatt Hudson to leave Monsoon
Monsoon’s managing director, Matt Hudson, will be stepping down from his role at the luxury high street store at the end of this month.
Read MoreThe Art of Elysium’s Heaven gala
Wednesday night saw the Art of Elysium celebrate its committee for next year’s Heaven gala with a dinner at Sunset Tower.
Read MoreH&M and Zara to launch online shops
At last. We’ve always been frustrated by not being able to buy goodies from two of our favourite high street stores online, but that’s all about to change.
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Bernard Chandran
The Spring 2010 collection from Malaysian born Bernard Chandran was certainly a mixed bag. Fluid lines in soft, sheer fabrics made their way down the runway alongside familiarly structured pieces, identifying the broad spectrum of influences behind Chandran’s designs. In a backstage chat with MFL, the designer revealed that he gathers inspiration wherever […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Jasmine Di Milo
When Mohamed Al Fayed walked swiftly passed me to go and see his daughter’s presentation in the Portico Rooms of Somerset house, I desperately wanted to join him. Not because I didn’t have a ticket, but because I had already waited over 45 minutes in a tiny, overheated corridor to get […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Romina Karamanea
Kicking off Romina Karamanea’s third appearance at London Fashion Week was a short film, showing the image of a model snipping off her long, flowing locks into a blunt bob. Think of an eerie version of JPG’s MaDame advertisment and you get the the idea. Soon after, models strode down the runway […]
Read MoreWinners of Louis Vuitton and Parsons design competition
Louis Vuitton were the recent sponsors of a collaboration with prestigious US design school Parsons, and the winners of the competition have finally been revealed.
Read MoreAnnie Leibovitz for Louis Vuitton
Iconic photographer Annie Leibovitz joins guest designers to help Louis Vuitton raise money for the Red Cross. Leibovitz joins British artist Damien Hirst as just two of the guest designers who are creating their prize piece of Louis Vuitton luggage for charity. Leibovitz has designed a red-lined back pack filled […]
Read MoreTom Ford to launch womenswear?
Tom Ford International is looking for funding to expand its line into womenswear. According to Drapers, the luxury label from the ex-Gucci creative director is seeking a $50m investment (yep, that’s a whole £30.5m) to broaden the brand, which currently sells menswear as well as men’s and women’s eyewear and […]
Read MoreModel Jessica White supports New York foster children
New Yorkers for Children hosted it’s 10th annual gala on Tuesday to raise money for the important New York City based charity, and the city’s elite arrived in force. As well as raising much-needed awareness, the gala raised over $300,000 for the charity, which supports New York City kids in […]
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Five minutes with Menswear Buyer, Lee Douros
Looking for marvellous menswear? Then look no further than my-wardrobe.com. Previously menswear buyer at Liberty, Lee Douros is one-half of the fashion duo that make up the team responsible for the perfect pick of clothes on offer. We took the opportunity to have a quick chat with Lee…
Read MoreMark Fast’s London Fashion Week Show Causes Plus-size Controversy
Mark Fast has sparked huge controversy after using plus-size models in his S/S10 collection at London Fashion Week. The Canadian designer known for his super tight body-con knitwear used three plus-size models from agency 12+ on Friday, as well as the usual stream of waif-life models. But not everyone in […]
Read MoreGiles Deacon launches jewellery line
British designer Giles Deacon has launched a new jewellery line ready for next spring. His signature boundary-pushing designs are back in edgy, gothic-inspired statement pieces, including silver and gold cuffs adorned with jewelled animal ears, an oversized gold spider ring, and an oversized crystal and feather statement necklace. Silver animal […]
Read MorePop Up Alert: My Lovely Jean at Topshop!
London Fashion week has descended and has left behind it, like an oil tanker with a leak, a slick of fashion detritus. It’s pop-up stores galore in the Capital. This time it’s the turn of French denim brand, My Lovely Jean, which has set up residence in Oxford Street’s
Read MoreYasmin Le Bon’s Wallis collection
Another day, another model jumps on the designer band wagon. Veteran British model Yasmin Le Bon has dipped her trendy toe into Sir Philip Green’s fashion empire as her collection launches at high street store Wallis, part of the fashion mogul’s Arcadia group. Yasmin invited family and friends along to […]
Read MoreThe official Jimmy Choo for H&M lookbook
It seems images of all designer collaborations manage to find their way onto the internet before their official launch, and the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection is the latest to fall victim. Pictures of the designer’s collaboration with high street chain H&M have leaked their way onto the internet against […]
Read MoreFive minutes with my-TV’s gorgeous presenter Antonia O’Brien
If like us, you love my-wardrobe.com, then you’re going to love my-tv which offers the latest bang on-trend advice in high fashion clothing, shoes, and accessories. Check it out for tips on what to wear and how to wear it with style this season. We managed to nab my-tv’s gorgeous […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: William Tempest
Hands up right now, I love William Tempest, and after being slightly disappointed with his ill fitting collection last season I was very excited to see his Spring/Summer 2010 offering. The catwalk was suitably packed but sadly started an hour late, however, it was worth the wait. Gorgeous structured dresses […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Jaeger London
This show had a very starry front row. Not only was Peaches Geldof, Jade Parfitt, Erin O’Connor and Tamsin Egerton there but David Walliams also put in an appearance. However it wasn’t any of these who caused the catwalk to fall into mass excitement, but instead it was the presence […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Mulberry
Mulberry put on a special show for their S/S10 collection, which was held in the grand Claridges. Inspired by Sofia Coppola’s ‘Virgin Suicides’ and Tim Walker’s photography, Mulberry gave us a “dreamy take on schoolgirl crushes and fairground iconography, sharpened with teen angst. That’s a statement and a half, but […]
Read MoreGarance Dore at Gap 1969 concept store
Yesterday we were invited to a private exhibition of Garance Dore’s illustrations and photography at the pop-up Gap 1969 store in Kingly Street. To celebrate 40 years of the denim label, French illustrator and photographer Garance has created a series of sketches and street style photography marking Gap’s heritage , […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Avsh Alom Gur
Avsh Alom Gur’s Spring 2010 static installation was a busy affair and the fashion pack were eager to view Gur’s first solo collection since leaving the now defunct Ossie Clark earlier this year. After a short drinks reception, the curtain was drawn back to reveal a model wearing one of Gur’s latest […]
Read MoreAgyness Deyn’s gone black
Supermodel Agyness Deyn has ditched her iconic white-blonde hair and gone a whole lot darker; black, in fact. The British style icon , who’s been taking a break from modelling in New York recently , sported her inky black crop as she made her appearance at London Fashion Week for […]
Read MoreEbay ordered to pay damages to LVMH
Online auction site eBay has been ordered to pay damages to LVMH Moët Hennessey Louis Vuitton for allowing fakes of the French fashion label’s fragrances to be sold on their site. eBay has been told it has to pay €80,000 (that’s around £72,000) for allowing key word searches for Christian […]
Read MoreYSL’s ‘New Vintage’ collection
Parisian fashion label Yves Saint Laurent will re-cut some of its iconic styles for their holiday retail collection ‘New Vintage’. The New Vintage line comes after the success of a similar collection designed for Barney’s last June, which sold out in a matter of days, but this time, it’s launching […]
Read MoreLeigh Lezark fronts new Charles Worthington range
Leigh Lezark seems to be everywhere we turn at the moment. The new edgy ‘it’ girl has been confirmed as Charles Worthington’s new campaign ambassador and will front his latest catwalk hair inspired range, Front Row. According to Elle UK, the renowned catwalk hairstylist has also got of-the-moment designer Erdem […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Pierre Garroudi
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Pierre Garroudi but the invite did say ‘the most beautiful collection in London’. So I had high hopes especially from the intricate folds of fabric pictured on the invite card. Located underneath an arch were we could feel the trains rock the catwalk […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Bryce D’anice Aime
I was lucky to get a seat in this show as it was packed! People were standing on the ledges and overlapping each other on the runway benches. When the lights came up we were greeted with a beige body con dress with bold shoulder detail. The colours were neutral […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Ruth Green for Warehouse
To celebrate 25 years of the British Fashion Council and London Fashion Week, high street store Warehouse presented winner of the Warehouse Design Competition Ruth Green’s debut collection at 180 The Strand yesterday afternoon. The competition, which was launched alongside the British Fashion Council in June earlier this year, saw […]
Read MoreEmma Watson for Tree People
Actress Emma Watson has created a collection for People Tree. The face of Burberry has helped the ethical fashion label create a collection that will be sold in aid of The People Tree Foundation, a campaign for Fair Trade and sustainable fashion. Watson has worked closely with People Tree’s design […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: David David
David David’s S/S10 presentation was a short and sweet affair yesterday in Romilly Street. The designer, who showcased his collection in a relaxed, intimate room, stayed true to David David form, offering a small contemporary collection of bright geometric prints and vivid colours. Despite Japanese geometry as a clear inspiration, […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: John Rocha
When the show started the music that boomed out of the speakers really reflected the mood of the piece; romantic influence with a definite contempory vibe. The, models wore dresses that looked like feathers, ethereal feather-like head pieces, billowing fabrics that fell on their tiny frames in a floaty, flowing […]
Read MoreEstee Lauder to close Prescriptives
Estee Lauder has announced the end of an era as it closes its 30-year-old Prescriptives line. The US beauty company, who owns Prescriptives as well as 30 other beauty lines including Clinique and Origins, said it will close the beauty brand by 31st January 2010. President of Estee Lauder Fabrizio […]
Read MoreBrowns continues to support new designers
It helped John Galliano, Hussein Chalayan and Christopher Kane become household names, and now it’s set to continue lending a helping hand. One of London’s most iconic boutiques, Browns, renowned for helping to kick-start the careers of fresh young designers, will help two of its latest ‘babies’ to build their […]
Read MoreKate Moss to appear in TV documentary
Kate Moss is set to make an appearance in hairstylist James Brown’s new documentary show. The programme, aptly named James’ Salon, is a fly-on-the-wall documentary about the opening of the super model’s friends first salon, and according to the hairstylist, this is a chance for people to see the real […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Mulberry after show party
Last night saw the exclusive Mulberry party at Claridges as the designer label celebrated it’s S/S10 London Fashion Week presentation. Hosted in the Ballroom at Claridges, the party’s decor drew inspiration from the S/S10 collection and featured the same pastel-pearl balloons and carousel horses that were used in the show, […]
Read MoreGet 70% off Marc Jacobs handbags!
Yes 70%! Head over to Gilt on Wednesday! The luxury sale site are hosting a fantastic Marc Jacobs handbag sale and we have it on good authority that it’s going to be bulging with bargains. Starts 12pm, (EDT). Be warned all the good stuff will be gone if you hang […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Matthew Williamson
Matthew Williamson made a much anticipated return to the London catwalks. And his Spring Summer look was clean, sexy and somewhat futuristic. Again shoulders were key and the colours were purples, hot pink, silver and flash of lime. The shoes very nearly stole the show, but then the dresses, the […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Nicole Farhi
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 […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Betty Jackson
I don’t know if you’ve noticed but shoulders are in. And they will remain ‘in’ right through Spring Summer 2010 as well, Betty Jackson will make sure of it. Betty Jackson’s clothes always have her fingerprint clearly marked. You would know you were at a Betty Jackson show, but this […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Ashish
Ashish can be a bit hit or miss. You see dresses you love and then they’re mixed in with strange jersey pieces or like last season crazy pom poms. This season was coherent, funky, and packed full of pieces you’d want in your wardrobe. Yes, the king of sequins pulled […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Kinder Aggugini
If Alice from Alice in Wonderland were ever to meet Coco Chanel then she may have ended up looking somewhat like Kinder’s creations. An unusual snakeskin print took centre stage alongside monochrome and ladylike tweeds. This was both sleek and girly with an air of eccentricity. Kinder is without doubt […]
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