Want to know what to buy from this week’s in-store drop? Take a little inspiration from us – every week we’ll scour the virtual rails of our favourite online haunts to bring you 10 hotter-than-hot items that style-savvy shoppers are just dying to get their hands on as they land. In this week: new-season trousers, staple separates and hot heeled loafers to take you to the office in style. 1. Jaeger Zebra jacket, £225, my-wardrobe.com A statement jacket is a must-have addition to your workwear wardrobe, and this graphic monochrome striped version from Jaeger is top of our working wish-list. We love its structure shoulders and piping detail – and the zip fastening puts a tough twist on traditional tailoring. 2. Suede Pleat Shorts, £65, Topshop Work the transitional weather with a pair of suede shorts – with their soft tailoring and pleat details not only will this pair from Topshop work well for the office, they’ll also become your go-to for easy day dressing. 3. KG by Kurt Geiger Menezes shoe boot, £120, Kurt Geiger A classic black boot will be your best friend at work, and we love KG by Kurt Geiger’s sleek Menezes which ooze understated elegance. Team with tailored trousers or your favourite pencil skirt for a contemporary-classic look. 4. Wool Wide-leg Trousers, £199, Jaeger Make like a Celine girl and channel this season’s 70s-inspired silhouette with a pair of wide-leg trousers. Jaeger’s camel-coloured wool pair with flattering pleats and a bow-tie waist are the perfect statement piece this season (and more to come) – simply add a silk vest and tan heels and you’re hot to trot. 5. Lee Angel Layered Square Ring, £26, theOutnet.com Workwear doesn’t have to be plain and boring – add a bit of spice with a piece of statement jewellery. […]
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Get the look: Sarah Jessica Parker in Donna Karan
Ladies, a lesson in trans-seasonal dressing from the style queen herself, Ms. Sarah Jessica Parker. At last week’s New York premiere of The Big C, SJP opted for an effortlessly elegant look in a pared-down parker, grey jersey dress and, shocker of all shockers, flats. We love the relaxed girl-about-town look – especially the draped waterfall detailing on her softly tailored Donna Karan jacket – so much so, in fact, we rather fancy recreating her look for ourselves. Edun parka, £355, exclusively at Browns Fashion Edun’s cropped-sleeve lightweight parker is the perfect throw-on jacket for this unpredictable weather, and not only does that ruffle collar give it a bit of structure, it also instantly updates a classic piece with a fresh focal point. Long sleeve jersey dress, £20, ASOS A grey jersey dress is a wardrobe staple and a great base for layering – we like this long-sleeved version from ASOS that’ll see us through to the end of summer and take us into the new season. Beads Off blue fabric necklace, £14, Topshop Inject a splash of colour with a statement necklace – SJP opts for a blue beads to break up the neutral tones of her dress and jacket, and we’ve found a purse-friendly option at Topshop, complete with metallic beads and a chiffon tie. KG by Kurt Geiger Lottie sandals, £59, Kurt Geiger Finish the look by adding a touch of twinkle to your toes with a pair of jewelled sandals – they’re practical and pretty, and perfect for spicing up a simple outfit.
Read MoreHow to wear it: leather shorts
Still no joy on the weather front, eh? Well, as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining, and this particularly grey cloud does have its plus side. Remember those leather shorts you’ve been lusting after all summer but haven’t been able to wear for fear of getting too, er, sticky? Now’s the perfect time to snap them up (or pull them out of your wardrobe if you’ve been especially savvy) and work them for this trans-seasonal period. If you didn’t already know, shorts are the new-season way to wear leather – we’ve got our eye on Topshop’s purse-friendly pair that feature a flattering high waist and a wider leg. But just to make sure you stay stylish and don’t veer too far onto lederhosen territory, take a tip from us as to how to wear yours. Silk pocket detail blouse, £125, Jaeger Balance out your tough bottom half with a suitably sleek silk blouse – not only is it a wardrobe staple, it’ll add a touch of femininity to your edgy shorts. We love Jaeger’s slightly-sheer nude version with interesting pocket detail and a concealed button-up front. For an effortless look, tuck it in, roll the sleeves up a notch or two and leave a few buttons undone at the neck. Ames suede ankle boots, £60, ASOS Bare legs always welcome a heel – and these taupe suede ankle boots from Jaeger will lengthen your legs no end. With a matching block heel, these boots are a great way of adding extra texture to your outfit – something you’ll want plenty of come autumn – and keep things comfortably cool. Ceannis big flap bag, £285, Browns Fashion To stop your look becoming too put-together, add a slouchy bag for a just-thrown-on finish. The tan shade of this one […]
Read More10 Hottest items this week
Want to know what to buy from this week’s in-store drop? Take a little inspiration from us – every week we’ll scour the virtual rails of our favourite online haunts to bring you 10 hotter-than-hot items that style-savvy shoppers are just dying to get their hands on as they land. In this week: chunky clog boots, silk blouses, exclusive jewellery and the perfect trans-seasonal socks… 1. French Connection Seaton studded boot, £130, Kurt Geiger Fashion’s obsession with clogs shows no signs of waning as we approach autumn – they’ve just taken on a new-season twist. With a chunky wooden heel, a lace-up front and gold studding detail, French Connection’s brown Seaton clog boots are an instant wardrobe update, and have quickly made their way to the top of our autumn wish-list. 2. Spot jacquard blouse, £125, Jaeger As dressing takes a more minimalist approach, it’s time to embrace staple separates. We love Jaeger’s spot jacquard blouse – not only will its nude shade be suitable for the last remaining days of summer, its tough zip detailing will lend itself well to the new season, too. 3. Mint Lace 60’s Shift Dress, £45, Topshop A simple shift is a wardrobe essential, but the 60s vibe of this Topshop dress is right on-par with fashion’s retro-resurrection as of late. In pastel mint it provides a base for a whole host of accompanying hues, and its lace fabric is a great way to add a touch of texture to your outfit 4. Khaki over the knee socks, £4, ASOS Over the knee socks may seem a little excessive for August, but they’re the perfect trans-seasonal piece for this wayward weather. Throw them on with a dress and wedges to keep the chill at bay, knowing you can just as easily whip them off […]
Read MoreHow to wear it: the J Brand Houlihans
It might be the beginning of August, but waking up to torrential rain in a humid London yesterday, you’d really never have guessed it. But rather than longing for your favourite graphic print playsuit and strappy sandals, reach instead for your J Brand Houlihans. A cross between skinny jeans and cargo pants, they’re the cool new-season way to don your denim (as well as being mid-weather-appropriate) – and if you need a little inspiration as to how to wear yours, take a hint from us below to achieve contemporary-classic style. Cheap Monday batwing shirt, £40 at ASOS A classic white shirt will not only be an investment to your wardrobe for seasons to come, it’s also a great way to add a bit of structure to your relaxed bottom half. We love the boxy cut of this batwing shirt from Cheap Monday at ASOS – the perfect shape to balance out your super-skinny pants – and its sharp collar adds an especially slick touch. Sam Edelman lace-up wedges, £170 at Matches A pair of peep-toe wedges offer a subtle flash of feet and femininity, not to mention the height the heel adds to lengthen your legs – oh, and we’re sure we don’t need to mention the word ‘transitional’ to you, but peep-toe booties will see you through summer and onto autumn. We particularly like the way these Sam Edelman babies finish below the ankle, leaving a sexy sneak of skin before the bottom of your houlihans. Leopard box tassel bag, £30 at Topshop Accessories are the biggest way to wear leopard print right now, so keep on par with the fash pack and grab yourself a statement bag – this box-shaped one from Topshop offers a great faux pony skin texture and comes with a detachable strap to give […]
Read MoreKate Moss launches Limited Edition collection
Looks as though that shaman is already working wonders for Kate Moss – she’s just launched her Limited Edition summer collection at Topshop and, as if you need telling, it’s set to go down a storm with the summer-loving fashion crowd.
Read MoreFive minutes with Barbara Hulanicki
Legend isn’t a word we like to throw around lightly, but it’s the only word we see fit to describe Barbara Hulanicki – a woman who, alongside her husband, changed the face of British fashion in the Sixties. After starting her career as an illustrator, Barbara Hulanicki shot to success with Biba, the iconic fashion store, almost half a century ago and she’s since trod many waters in several different shores – fashion design in Britian, Brazil and Japan, makeup, numerous collaborations and interior design in Miami. That’s where she currently resides, with her hugely successful interiors company, and has been credited with doing as much for the architecture scene over there as she has done for fashion here. More recently, however, she’s the subject of a feature film, Beyond Biba, which charts her incredible life from her humble beginnings to her soaring success. After grabbing a copy of the film, we caught up with Barbara Hulanicki to find out more about this often over-looked but undeniably talented designer. First of all Barbara, congratulations on Beyond Biba! Yes, well, I had nothing to do with it – it was the lads who did it all. How did it come about? Well that came about because Louis’s [Price, director] mother used to work for me in the Sixties and Seventies at Biba, then she just rang me up and said could Louis come and film you in Miami while you work? So I said yes, why not? And I thought it was just an interview actually, I didn’t realise it was going to be so much fun and games. Well it’s fantastic. We’ve seen it a couple of times now and we love it. Oh do you? Fabulous. I try not to watch it – I get very cross with myself […]
Read MoreAcne’s London store is here
It was some time ago that Swedish label Acne first talked about housing a London store, but fast forward a year or so and it’s finally landed. Fashion fans, calm yourselves – Acne’s first ever London store is about to open its doors.
Read MoreMario Testino holds Kate Moss exhibition
Purses at the ready, Kate Moss fans – Mario Testino, or the King of fashion photography as he’s also known, is selling a series of never-before-seen portraits of the supermodel at an exhibition in London’s Phillips de Pury & Co.
Read MoreLouise Goldin makes high-flyers list
She seems to be having a bit of a moment, does Louise Goldin. After winning this year’s Fashion Fund all to herself, no less, the designer has just made it onto Management Today’s 35 Women Under 35 list 2010.
Read MoreThe Shop Pulse relaunch
Any savvy shopper worth their wardrobe will already be well aware of Shop Pulse – it is, after all, a hub of high street and designer goodies, tracking the latest must-have pieces as they land in store. Well, yesterday it had a bit of a makeover, and it’s looking better than ever.
Read MoreJonathan Saunders wins at Scottish Fashion Awards 2010
Last night was a good night to be a Scotsman, particularly for Jonathan Saunders, who’s head’s probably a little sore this morning – he was crowned with the much-coveted Scottish Designer of the Year title at the fifth annual Scottish Fashion Awards yesterday evening.
Read MoreHouse of Fraser press day AW2010
For autumn/winter 2010, major department store House of Fraser presented their clothes and accessories in different trend-led categories, mixing the labels to give a clearer vision of the kind of image we can expect from the store next season. The ‘Twilight’ category – whilst appropriately acknowledging the popular teen phenomenon -showed off a gothic approach that will cater for the younger market but also featured some wearable separates that will appeal to many a buyer. Revealing a mainly dark palette, key pieces included a black lace halter-neck dress (reminiscent of Prada, fall 2008) from Pied a Terre and cobweb style pullovers from the store’s new house brand, Label Lab. Throw biker jackets and a particularly lovely bag from Ted Baker and you’ve got a strong, laid-back collection of differing textures to create that romantic, vampy look. As we perused the ‘Wild Things’ rack we noticed a distinct nod to Topshop’s brilliant autumn/winter 2010 catwalk, with heavy neutral knits, faux fur and a gorgeous shearling waterfall coat from Therapy. Fluid lines were broken up with a selection of skinny jeans from Linea Weekend and J Brand. Clothing on the ‘Pantomime’ and ‘Vamp’ rails focussed on polished glamour and party-inspired pieces, achieving a more demure and grown up look. Linea’s navy blue shift and Episode’s vibrant red dress, suggest that velvet will be a continuing trend for next season while exquisite statement jewellery from the likes of Erickson Beamon, Mawi and newcomer Fiona Paxton, prove that bolder is better. The ‘Utility’ section offered perhaps our favourite selection of clothes; most notably a heavy duty trench and a jumpsuit, both from Label Lab. There’s plenty of leather on show too. Not only in the shape of biker jackets and Burberry-style aviator coats but more sophisticated silhouettes. Linea have produced a leather skirt and […]
Read MoreTerry De Havilland receives lifetime achievement award
We’d be surprised if shoe designer to the stars Terry De Havilland didn’t go mad this weekend – he certainly had reason to celebrate. After all, he was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Drapers Footwear Awards in London last week.
Read MoreKate Moss burgled
Just when the week looked to be a huge success for Kate Moss – having launched her spring collection for Topshop and opening the chain’s new Knightsbridge store to the approval of Anna Wintour – things took a turn for the worst yesterday when the supermodel’s home was burgled.
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: YSL Peep Toes
There is one thing for certain in life and that’s the fact that a YSL heel would guarantee your happiness. Ok, well maybe not guarantee it, but would go a long way towards it. These Gaia peep toe sandals are super sleek and sexy and are currently at the top of our shoe wish list. If only they didn’t cost an eye-wincing £550 we’d have snapped them up in an instant. With an architectural heel detail these shoes from YSL are the height of contemporary glamour. Their low ankle strap is sure to make your legs look like they go on forever and they’re the perfect shoes to accompany any mini dress. Luckily our faithful high street friend Topshop has also felt the love for these shoes and kindly produced an almost identical pair at a more than affordable price. The black peep toe mule sandals are £68 available from Topshop and are dead ringers for the YSL pair. Shoes = happiness, bargain shoes = super happiness.
Read MoreBurberry launches make-up
OH GOODNESS. Sorry, excuse us while we compose ourselves. So we hear this morning, British power house Burberry is about to expand its empire one notch further by branching into beauty with a range of make-up.
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Makin Jan Ma knit cardigan
The sun has had his hat on over these glorious passed few days, which means us Brits have already stripped to our summer uniform of floaty dresses, flip flops and oversized shades. Come the evening however, we often begin to regret our style choices as the sun sets and the chill creeps in. We’re after the perfect cardigan to cover up with on those cool summer nights and our first port of call is Makin Jan Ma whose romantic spring collection is now available at Topshop. The latest range is inspired by MGMT’s Electric Feel, tapping into that nervous feeling of a new romance and the pure excitement of love. This chunky knit is an ideal cover-up for the summer, and the pastel pink colour will only add to that feminine, granny-chic look when paired with a cute spring floral. £165 from Topshop.
Read MoreTK Maxx styling challenge
We like to think of ourselves as somewhat style-savvy here at My Fashion Life, so when our friends at TK Maxx asked us to take part in a styling challenge, rise we did. So here’s the deal: TK Maxx give us one dress from their spring collection which we then style in three different ways for three very different scenarios. Easy, non? Well, we’ll let you be the judge of that. The dress in question is this cute floral tea dress, £16.99 (pictured) – admittedly not the easiest dress to style, with its fussy neckline and hip sash detail, but it’s pretty nonetheless (though truth be told, we prefer some of the dresses dealt out to the other bloggers involved). And actually, that’s what makes this challenge a little tricky, because you guys have to vote for your favourite look. But anyway, that’s quite enough of an introduction for one day, so let’s get to the nitty gritty: behold below our final looks. Look one – meeting the boyfriend’s parents: Accessories: cropped denim jacket – Topshop, £40; Miu Miu nude canvas tote – Net-a-Porter, £750; black wedge clogs – Topshop, £50; Mac Tinted Lipgloss in Ember Glow – Mac, £12. On a day which injects fear into the toughest girls’ hearts, being comfortable is key to surviving ’til tea-time; scrap those five-inch heels, save on sparkles and sequins, and scrape off the excess makeup – we’re going for grown-up cute, here. Keep things simple and up-to-date with a cropped denim jacket and a nude canvas bag: both say relaxed without being scruffy. To inject a real style statement, opt for these black suede clog wedges – not only are they bang on trend, they’re practical, too, and add a little edge to offset the sweetness. A slick of tinted gloss […]
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Laura Lees for Freya limited edition t-shirts
The dreaded bra fitting. It’s something that us women know we should all have done, yet nearly 80% of us are still wondering around wearing the wrong sized bra. Lingerie specialists Freya aim to change all that though, with their new campaign Holy Fit. (Get it?!) Created to raise awareness about the importance of a fitted bra, Holy Fit aims to educate women about the health risks involved by wearing ill-fitted underwear and to help us realise the positive change a fitted bra can make to our appearance and self confidence. To celebrate the launch of this new campaign, Freya has collaborated with British textile designer Laura Lees to create a range of limited edition t-shirts that are both stylish and affordable whilst focussing on the Holy Fit message. Lees – who has previously worked on collections for Giles Deacon, Luella Bartley and Topshop – states: ‘The message is vital for young girls. I myself wasn’t fitted properly for a long time but now that I have, I can’t believe the difference a simple bra has made to the way I look… This collaboration gave me a brand new design challenge and I wanted the t-shirts to be totally unique and bang on trend so they will appeal to all girls.’ Lees’ designs are available in two sizes. This ensures that versatility is key, as the baggy tees can be paired with jeans; over leggings or worn even belted, as a dress. The general sizing also works to focus us on the idea that a bra-fitting is what is most important according to Holy Fit, as opposed to a tight-fitting top. There are only 60 t-shirts in each design so you’ll need to be quick to snap one up! Each shirt is just £25 and all proceeds go towards the […]
Read MoreKylie Minogue for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer
After her own battle with the disease five years ago, a now fully-recovered Kylie Minogue is fronting this year’s Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign, wrapped in a black and white silk sheet and bearing a gorgeous grin.
Read MoreCelia Birtwell for John Lewis
After her sell-out success for Topshop, the textile talents of Celia Birtwell will be gracing another iconic store. This time, it’s John Lewis, and she’s lending her haute-hippy hand to the British brand to design a 25-piece collection.
Read MoreGive Up Clothes For Good (and get your hands on a celeb’s)
Celebrity auctions are becoming quite the thing, non? Hot on the heels of Topshop’s celebrity dress auction last week, TK Maxx is hosting its very own version on eBay today. Hammers at the ready.
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Belle by Sigerson Morrison ballet flats
When we first clapped eyes on Stefano Pilati’s spring 2009 footwear, we weren’t too sure… then we got used to the cage shoe and before we knew it, we were looking for inexpensive alternatives. And now? We’ve fallen for a softer, much flatter version. These suede pumps from Belle by Sigerson Morrison won’t exactly keep the feet dry so we might have to wait until we see a sign of the sun again before we can come up with an excuse to purchase them, but they’re bound to be much more comfortable for our tootsies. $220 from Shopbop.
Read MoreMFL’s top 20 must-haves for spring
The (admittedly few) sunny days we’ve had this week have really got us looking forward to warmer months and since we’ve already given our current wardrobe a good old spring clean, we like to think that we deserve a bit of seasonal indulgence. In an early attempt to create our spring wish list, we’ve compiled some of our favourite pieces for the coming season. If we’re honest, there were a lot more than 20 but we’ve managed to narrow down our options to some key items. What are your thoughts? Let us know the items you’re after this spring! Camilla Skovgaard mules For those that aren’t too keen on the idea of clogs for spring, why not invest in a pair of mules. This pair come courtesy of one of our favourite shoe designers of the moment. £280 from Net-a-Porter. AG Adriano Goldschmied boyfriend jeans You can never go wrong with a pair of boyfriend jeans. Team these with flats or heels and if you’re feeling extra daring, add a denim shirt for Chloe’s take on spring. $225 from Shopbop. Topshop bralet Underwear as outerwear is big news this season. Have a little fun with the trend by mixing bold prints with this daring bralet from Topshop. £20 from Topshop. Mulberry Alexa Ah, the Mulberry Alexa. If you haven’t got the it bag of the year so far, then worry not. Net-a-Porter is at your service with more on the way soon… £795 from Net-a-Porter. Lipsy Grecian drape dress Body-con is soo last season. Take a tip from Alber Elbaz and Roland Mouret by opting for the drape dress. This Lipsy number gets a massive thumbs up from us. £65 from Lipsy. French Connection military jacket The utility jacket will continue to be reworked season after season, proving the military […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: the best bits
You may have noticed we’ve taken a back seat in this season’s London Fashion Week , but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been casting our eagle eye over the collections. Now that it’s well and truly over, let’s round up what we’ve seen , and loved , in London this season. Oh, the wonders of live streaming.
Read MoreFashion For Relief: catwalk calls Kate
London Fashion Week may officially begin today, but last night’s Fashion For Relief show, hosted by Naomi Campbell, kicked off the week’s events with a bang.
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Louise Goldin studded court
Ladies, they’ve arrived. After much anticipation, Louise Goldin’s rather dangerous looking shoes have hit the Topshop shelves and they don’t look set to stay there much longer. The collection features two fierce looking court shoes in black and cream, complete with studded toes and sparkling gems on the back of the heels; as well as one rose coloured shoe with reverse detailing. Something tells us we’re going to be seeing a lot of this shoe at Fashion Week… Snap yours up now, while you still can! £150 from Topshop.
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Ashish Stud T-shirt
What’s this? An Ashish item without sequins? That’s right, the latest Ashish/Topshop collaboration features a sportswear range adorned in punk-like studs and to be honest, we’re welcoming this break from their shiny, sequined norm. Our favourite piece is the long t-shirt, which can be worn over leggings and teamed with ankle boots for a simple, daytime look. Keep your outfit simple in black, adhering to that punk feel whilst drawing attention to the studded neckline. Watch you don’t take someone out with one of these spikes though – you might be best keeping a distance while you’ve got this on… $100 from Topshop
Read MoreWeekly Round-up
Watch an exclusive preview of chapter two in the Lady Dior saga, see which fashion house is using mice instead of models, and find out which designer is channelling blood and bruises for AW10… We knew there’d be a round two. The second chapter of Lady Dior , ‘Lady Rouge’, starring Marion Cotillard , is on it’s way, and we’ve got an exclusive teaser – Lady Dior February is hell-bent on leaving us bankrupt: Topshop’s Edit boutique is returning again, bringing with it a whole roster of young emerging designers, including our fave KTZ – Topshop Marc Jacobs is homing in on Westwood’s homeless chic, and we love it , Purseblog Some thing’s are too darn cute , Marni has ditched the supers for its SS10 campaign and gone for animated mice-like creatures, clad in the designer gear from head to, er, tail , Grazia Those bloody boxers , models at Jean Paul Gaultier’s AW10 menswear show were sent down the runway dressed as boxers, complete with blood and bruises , The Cut
Read MoreLouise Goldin wins Fashion Fund
She’s fast becoming one of the hottest tickets at London Fashion Week, and it would seem we’re not the only ones to think so. Louise Goldin has just been awarded this year’s Fashion Fund sponsorship.
Read MoreKate Moss for Longchamp
She’s somewhat well-skilled in the design department now, and yet another accomplishment looks set to be added to her stylish CV as Kate Moss teams up with Longchamp to design a range of handbags.
Read MoreWeekly Round-up
Go backstage at Topshop’s SS10 lookbook, see what’s left us utterly speechless, and find out what’s got Karl Lagerfeld upset… Acne does furniture! The cooler-than-cool label is about to add some edge to our humble abodes – WWD Giorgio Armani is streaming his AW10 Emporio Armani Menswear show live from Milan , tune in tomorrow at 3.30 GMT to see the gorgeous men in action clothes. Ahem – Emporio Armani Spring is here! Well, the spring lookbooks are here, anyway. Go behind-the-scenes of Topshop’s SS10 shoot , YouTube Balenciaga’s Crocodile Tail Leather Jacket is enough to make Hermes weep. $74,000? We’re actually lost for words – Purseblog Karl Lagerfeld’s indestructible empire has been hit by the recession , we’ll be waving goodbye to the K Karl Lagerfeld line of denim and sportswear after spring , WWD
Read MoreTony Blair joins LVMH?
What the…? We’ve seen some surprising collaborations in the past, but this has knocked our sequinned Miu Miu socks off. Seriously. Apparently the former Prime Minister’s political career isn’t going so well, so he thought he’d make the customary career move into the world of fashion. Well of course, we mean, if our fashion career fell flat we’d be applying for the post of Prime Minister right away. According to Elle UK, Tony Blair is in final negotiations with the men in suits at luxury leather goods giants LVMH. But fear not, fashion fans; Blair won’t be getting all creative on us , he’ll be joining as an advisor to Bernard Arnault, the head of the company (we hear the pair are good pals). “There is an agreement in principle but nothing has been signed yet, a source revealed. “Mr Blair won’t be joining the board but he will be acting in an advisory role, working very closely with Mr Arnault in particular. His job is likely to involve attracting new clients. If all goes ahead he’ll be taking up his new role later in the year. And so fashion’s friendship with politics continues…
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: Luxurious Lambswool
If you fancy a change from the matching hat and scarf sets that were in abundance during the run up to Christmas, then why not go for something a little more extravagant to warm you up? The most savvy of the fashion pack are keeping snug at the moment with over-sized woolen scarves like this woven lambswool shrug, £455 from Karl Donoghue (pictured on the left). Teamed with soft knits and snow boots these long luxurious scarves will inject some glamour into your otherwise sensible winter outfits. For an almost identical look you can accessorize your knitwear at a fraction of the price with this fabulous Mongolian sheepskin scarf from Topshop for just £40 (pictured on the right). At such a good price it’s time to wrap up and embrace the snow-queen look!
Read MoreMark Fast launches diffusion line
His choice of models may have sparked controversy last season, but it’s full speed ahead for British designer Mark Fast as her gears up to launch a diffusion line.
Read MoreBiba: the next chapter
It’s back: Biba, the iconic London label founded by Barbara Hulanicki in the 60’s, is set for another revival.
Read MoreNext season’s NEWGEN designers revealed
As our beloved designers gear up for February’s shows, the British Fashion Council has announced the names that will receive next season’s NEWGEN sponsorship.
Read MoreKate Moss’ new jewellery
Oh, to be Kate Moss: it’s not your average Jo who can spot a bracelet they like on someone else’s wrist and get Sir Philip Green to buy it for them there and then, but that’s exactly what the supermodel did last week.
Read MoreBrian Reyes comes to London
If you’re in the US, chances are you’ll be a fan of him already, but for us British folk, Brian Reyes has only just landed on our fashion radar , though he’s set to take us by storm.
Read MoreDolce & Gabbana to be awarded
Italian designer duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana will receive the Ambrogino D’oro, a high-profile award given to Milan citizens who have contributed greatly to the city.
Read MoreTop 5 frilly party picks
Frills and ruffles are the perfect way to glam up a simple dress or even a pair of shoes. Designers went down the romantic route this season and weren’t in any way subtle about it.
Read MoreDeath of Daul Kim , suicide?
As fashion mourns the passing of one of its finest young models, speculation turns to whether the young beauty’s death was a sad suicide.
Read MoreTop 5 sequin party picks
The festive season just wouldn’t be complete without a sprinkle of sequins now, would it? Last year saw stores decorated with an abundance of the metallic shine that we are so easily drawn to and this winter it seems that little has changed. As long-time sequin lovers, we are certainly not complaining. See below for designers that embraced the sparkle, and our top 5 picks for festive sequin dressing: 3.1 Philip Lim Some of the most memorable pieces from Phillip Lim’s collection were those showered with gold sequins, which makes his fall collection one of MFL’s favourites. Lim’s wearable look teamed sequins with short hemlines and tailored trousers. The perfect take on sexy androgyny. Matthew Williamson Matthew Williamson went down an alternative route, discovering boho bling with his sequinned maxi dress. A surprising success, Williamson managed to apply his colour techniques to the material, creating a gorgeous mix of gold and blue. Whoever knew sequins could go sienna style? Balmain Not for the faint-hearted, Balmain’s teeny tiny dresses have caused quite a stir , or rather, ‘Balmania’ , among fashionistas. Loud and proud (although not to the extent of Ashish’s neon, sequinned, animal print trousers) was the name of the game for Christophe Decarnin this season, with a range of look-at-me body-con pieces ready for that 80s disco. Our Top 5 sequinned party picks: Paul & Joe Twilight sequin jacket £530 available from Net-a-Porter Sequin Houston Bandeau dress £95 available from Net-a-Porter La Petite S***** Draped silk sequin dress £995 available from Net-a-Porter Malene Birger Satin Embellished Clutch £200 available from My-Wardrobe
Read MoreArcadia SS10 press day: Miss Selfridge, DP’s, Wallis & Evans
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