Who’ll win this year’s coveted ANDAM prize? Well for starters, two of London’s bright young things will be among the six battling it out to win the €220,000 prize money, which has in previous years sent the international recognition of Giles Deacon and Gareth Pugh et al soaring.
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Louis Vuitton’s Young Arts Project
The worlds of fashion and art are getting set for a serious collision: Louis Vuitton has just launched its new Young Arts Project, which will see the fashion house team up with five of London’s leading art institutions to help creative young minds.
Read MoreRound the table with Henry Holland and Gemma Cairney
As you well know, here at MFL we’re rather partial to a fashion TV series or two, and none more so than Frock Me with TK Maxx, back on TV screens in the UK for a second series to brighten up the bleakest Sunday mornings. Hosted by super-style icon Alexa Chung, London designer Henry Holland and Radio 1 style expert Gemma Cairney, Frock Me follows fashion through its rampant relationship with music as it highlights top trends for the season, chats to the very best in the business, gives DIY styling tips, and shows you how people on the street are working – and styling – the season’s best trends… in a nutshell. Naturally, we were obliged to catch up with Henry and Gemma when TK Maxx invited us to London’s Zetter hotel last week where, alongside a few other bloggers, we quizzed the pair on all things Frock Me and fashion. We’ve seen three shows so far, can you tell us what we can expect from the rest of the series? HH: There’s a show about romance, there’s a show about Americana, there’s a show about festivals; so there’s those theme-shows, and you can expect to see Sophie Ellis-Bextor, you can expect to see Gabriella Cilmi, we’ve had the Future Heads, Marina and the Diamonds, Paloma Faith – she was good, and everyone did live too. And then there’s some very ridiculous sketches… GC: We’ve got prints in Bristol [just aired] which was fun, I actually put a couple up against each other for the Frock Off, and the girl really looks like Alexa so that was good. And then we’ve got in Birmingham Americana – we ended up with about 200 people surrounding us in the middle of town for the final section, so we were kind of […]
Read MoreHarrods sold for £1.5 billion
Despite insisting in March that Harrods was not for sale – to the point he said he’d be buried there – Mohamed al Fayed has sold the iconic London department store to the investment group owned by the Qatari royal family for a reported £1.5 billion.
Read MoreVictoria Beckham: world’s most glamorous celebrity?
Is Victoria Beckham the most glamorous girl in town? You bet she is, and it’s not just us saying it, it’s a fact. She’s topped Max Factor’s glamour poll, earning her the rather impressive title of the World’s Most Glamorous Celebrity. And when she wandered back on the streets of London this week, she proved why she pipped the likes of Dannii Minogue and Angelina Jolie to the post. Black ruffle minidress from label-du-jour Isabel Marant? Towering nude platforms? A pair of VB sunglasses? It seems her days in fashion have paid off – oh, Ms. Beckham, you’ve exceeded yourself. “Victoria Beckham has been gracing the fashion pages for years now with her glamorous looks and she has designed her own clothes range,” a spokesperson for Max Factor told InStyle. “She never leaves home without being fully made up and her signature glossy pout has become her calling card.” Frankly, we’d expect nothing less.
Read MoreErdem for Liberty
As far as dream partnerships go, Erdem and Liberty are pretty high up on our list, so imagine how excited we’d be if they were to announce a collaboration. FYI, they have, and we’re very fidgety this morning.
Read MoreKurt Geiger heads to my-wardrobe
Fans of the luxury London shoe label behold: Kurt Geiger is clip-clopping its way to my-wardrobe.com this summer, making it all the more easier to get our hands – or feet, as the case may be – on a pair of our favourite shoes.
Read MoreBoutique by Jaeger Press Day
Get ready for a new lust-have label to add to your list as British heritage brand Jaeger plan to launch their new Boutique range. We went along to their press day recently to take a look at this hotly anticipated new collection as well as having a peek at their mainline offerings for the new season. Inspired by their iconic 60s young Jaeger range the collection has been re-interpreted for today’s modish young Londoner. Boasting the quality and fabrics of the Jaeger we know so well, the Boutique line adds a contemporary rock-n-roll vibe to this classic British brand. An array of trousers, dresses, blouses, jackets and coats in tailored wool, laminated tweed, electric-blue silks and edgy prints make for a surprising yet totally covetable collection. It manages to marry sixties spirit with a contemporary edge without losing sight of Jaeger’s rich heritage. What’s most exciting is that the collection really speaks to a younger buyer with trend driven pieces in dazzling fabrics and retro styling. While the pricing is 30-50% less than their mainline offerings, the price tag at Jaeger Boutique is still a little steep for the twenty-something crowd they’re aiming to capture. There’s no doubt we’ll fall in love with it, but it may be a case of one investment piece once in a while rather than a must-have off the rail purchase every week. Although that electric blue silk dress is doing a good job of persuading me to ignore the bills and buy it anyway…
Read MoreJaeger launches new Boutique line
Oh these designers are spoiling us, aren’t they? First off this week it was Jil Sander launching a lower-priced line, and now, we hear Jaeger are doing the very same thing with the bowing of its Boutique line.
Read MoreSass & Bide: dress genius
Unsure of whether to go for a maxi or mini length this season? Do both. Trans-seasonal dressing can be somewhat tricky at the best of times, but thanks to the design duo at Sass & Bide, our dilema can be solved in one easy step – or dress, as the case may be.
Read MoreJennifer Aniston launches first fragrance
A while ago, word on the scent street spread that Jennifer Aniston was set to enter the fragrant world of perfume – fast-forward to this week and she’s revealed the name of her debut odeur: Lola Vie.
Read MoreThe sell out’ sleep in a bottle’ face cream
After seeing all kinds of face creams and reading up on the latest collagen mask treatment reviews, we’re happy to say that a new face cream that promises to rejuvenate skin overnight is landing on our shelves. Better yet, after the chocolate-filled Easter weekend we’ve had, we’re desperate to get our pampered paws on it. Though that might be a problem. A favourite among the stars, including Kylie Minogue, Jennifer Lopez, Tamara Mellon and Kelly Osbourne, StriVectin Overnight Resurfacing Serum is the new must-have beauty buy – but it’s selling out across the UK fashionably fast. “We had a huge waiting list at Harvey Nichols in London, well before we had even started to drum up publicity for the brand,” a spokeswoman for StriVectin said of the cream, which uses prickly pears and pink seaweed to revive skin as you sleep. “Now there are waiting lists across the country,” she continued. “People these days are very savvy when it comes to splashing out on expensive creams and, I guess, they do their research.” According to the Telegraph, the ‘sleep in a bottle’ cream is currently available at luxury stores, including Harvey Nichols and Harrods, for £49. Let the hunt begin.
Read MoreMatthew Williamson’s Gossip Girl window
Gossip Girl has inspired many a girl’s wardrobe and even high street stores to boot, but most recently, it’s inspiring Matthew Williamson‘s window display in his Meatpacking District store.
Read MoreGeorgia May Jagger to replace Peaches Geldof at Ultimo?
When Peaches Geldof was given the boot from Miss Ultimo this week, we didn’t think it’d take long before whispers as to who would be a likely replacement began to spread – and spread they have, for it seems the whole fiasco is hotting up.
Read MoreOne to watch: Guillaume Henry
Not many designers would mind being dobbed a “young Yves Saint Laurent”, especially when such a lauding comes from Natalie Massenet, but for emerging talent Guillaume Henry, that’s a nom de guerre he’ll have to get used to.
Read MoreKate Moss’s acting debut confirmed
Well, what do you know? Those rumours that arose just days ago about Kate Moss treading the boards at London’s Old Vic Theatre were true, if recent reports are to be believed.
Read MoreEmma Watson wears next season Christopher Kane
Blimey, give a girl a break. Whilst we’re still trying to get a hold of spring’s trends, the stars are already stepping in out in next season’s wears. This week it was the turn of Emma Watson, who wore straight-off-the-catwalk Christopher Kane.
Read MoreKate Moss acts?
After tales that she’s turning her creative talents to ballet, it seems we may be seeing more of Kate Moss’ stage skills in a serious acting role if Kevin Spacey has his way.
Read MoreAlexander McQueen’s ashes to be scattered on Isle of Skye
Following his funeral, the ashes of Alexander McQueen are set to be scattered in Scotland on the Isle of Skye – a place he adored so much.
Read MoreSelfridges launches online store
It’s long been one of Britain’s most iconic department stores and as news reaches us today that Selfridges has launched its very own online boutique, we’ve come over all a-flutter. Well frankly, it’s high time.
Read MoreExclusive Talk with Kenneth Cole
Hear the name Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. and you might be mistaken into thinking that successful fashion entrepreneur Kenneth Cole is a film producer rather than a shoe designer – it’s an easy assumption to make. But Kenneth Cole isn’t of course a film producer; he’s the fashion designer and businessman behind the label of nearly thirty years. A well-known name in America, Kenneth visited London recently to give an exclusive talk at the London College of Fashion to share some of the secrets behind his success. As Kenneth talked about his brand it was clear that the stereotypical fashion designer persona was far from the business minded man delivering the talk. Cole admits that, ‘People don’t get much more than to judge you on how you present yourself,’ but as he talked about his path to success it emerged that Kenneth Cole is as much about delivering a social commentary as a fabulous pair of shoes. Cole is a master of witty advertising puns, which is something that has become synonymous with the brand – some campaigns of which he penned himself, and many of which are cut through with a sharp social commentary. A significant AIDS campaigner, one of Cole’s advertising billboards following 9/11 read, ‘On September 12, 14,000 people still contracted HIV.’ Commenting on the advertising ethos of the brand, Cole recalls the beginnings of the company in 1982: ‘I wanted to connect the brand to something bigger than what we did.’ His acute sense of realism following 9/11 was, understandably, too much for a country in mourning but the message was not new. Kenneth describes himself as a creative problem solver , a trait that marks many of the milestones of his career , none so significant perhaps as his debut into the world of fashion. […]
Read MoreStella launches second collection for GapKids
A few famous fashion friends , and their kids , flocked to see Stella McCartney’s latest offering for GapKids in London earlier this week, and after the stellar success of her debut collection, we bet they were eyeing up some of the pieces for their own wardrobe, too.
Read MoreAnya Hindmarch becomes pub landlady
We may know her best for her luxury accessories, but to locals in London, Anya Hindmarch will be known herein as landlady , for a week, at least.
Read MoreRichemont secures Net-a-Porter, and other companies sold
It’s owned a 30 per cent stake in the company for some while now, but Richemont is set to secure the remaining 70 per cent of Net-a-Porter, Natalie Massenet’s incredibly successful online shopping destination, this week.
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Tom Binns Red Queen necklace
Alice fever is still going strong, with Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland masterpiece at number one in both the USA and UK box office charts and Disney’s designer collaborations flying off the shelves. Alongside Stella McCartney, Swarovski and Anna Lou of London, Tom Binns has created a jewellery range inspired by the updated Lewis Carroll classic, of which we were lucky enough to sneak a peek last week. This playful Red Queen necklace from Binns’ collection, incorporates one of the story’s iconic character images, featuring red resin hearts on an adjustable chain. Why not celebrate the Disney trend with this topical piece of jewellery that is sure to see you past Alice Fever. $175 from Shopbop.
Read MoreAquascutum designers go to Bally
Last week, Brian Atwood presented his final collection for Bally, but it seems the Swiss house didn’t hang around to find a replacement. It’s rumoured to have recruited a new creative director , or two , already.
Read MoreMFL’s top 5 gadget accessories
Fashion and function are terms that regularly cross paths but only recently have we seen an influx of designers getting creative with technology. Not only are fashion houses and retailers bridging the gap between catwalks and the consumer by launching phone applications, tweeting on a regular basis and live streaming fashion week shows; they’re putting their names to a whole host of products, making our day-to-day technological appliances that little bit nicer to look at. From Fendi to Gareth Pugh, we can honestly say that the contents of our handbag have never looked so well dressed. See our top five gadget accessories, below: Mulberry Daria sleeve for 13″ MacBook It might look like an oversized clutch, but this sleeve, inspired by Mulberry’s Daria range, was designed in collaboration with Apple to protect your MacBook. When did practical ever look so pretty? £350 from Mulberry. AnOther iPhone shell by Gareth Pugh for Incase Gareth Pugh designed this monochrome iPhone case as part of his capsule collection for AnOther magazine and Parisian boutique colette, which brings together fashion and technology in a limited edition, bold aesthetic. Pugh’s graphic was also added to a 13″ MacBook pro sleeve, which incorporates his signature star print. £53 from AnOther Shop. Jaeger BlackBerry case Replacing the BlackBerry case that I so carelessly lost a few months ago, is this bright number from Jaeger. Available in orange and lemon yellow, it also makes finding the damn thing in the depths of an oversized tote much easier. Hurrah! £20 – £25 from Jaeger. Fendi laptop case So, apparently the Mulberry MacBook sleeve is only fit for an Apple but this Fendi neoprene laptop case isn’t so prejudiced. The hot pink protector features a zip pocket and is perfect for the girly girl on her commute. £225 from Net-a-Porter. […]
Read MoreDown the Rabbit Hole for the Tom Binns collection
We’d already been given a sneak preview of the Tom Binns collaboration with Disney Couture jewellery, so when we were invited to a private view of the new Alice in Wonderland film and the accompanying jewellery collection we couldn’t decide which we were more excited to see. When we weren’t mingling with other guests, including LFW favourite Erdem and boutique owner Brix Smith Start, we managed to get a good look at the jewellery on show. The range is made up of two collections, the first being a high-end limited edition collection, and the second for Disney’s popular jewellery line. The second is made up of about 35 pieces that range from trinket filled charm bracelets to quirky rings and necklaces inspired by all of our favourite Wonderland characters. Especially covetable is an oversized gold keyhole necklace with cut-out detailing that hangs on the end of a long chain, which Daisy Lowe wore to last week’s London premiere of the film. But perhaps the most stunning pieces are from to the limited edition signature collection, which comprises 6 pieces based on the significant characters in the story. My personal favourite is a necklace inspired by the Red Queen , a real showpiece that is made up of hundreds of tiny red resin hearts joined together. As for the much-awaited film, our expectations weren’t disappointed either, as Tim Burton’s adaptation was a real treat. The gothic costumes and impressive mix of animation and reality made for a really visually indulgent film. In true Burton style, the characters were tinged with a sinister darkness and watching it in 3D really felt like we’d taken that trip down the rabbit hole too. Both collections are available now at Selfridges and some of the Tom Binns for Disney couture is available from ASOS.com, accessories […]
Read MoreTopshop to launch makeup
As a high street store it offers the most fashion-forward clothing to girls across the globe, and now, it’s set to do the same for our faces: Topshop is launching a makeup line.
Read MoreRemembering McQueen: funeral today
It’ll be a bleak afternoon in London with the announcement of Lee Alexander McQueen’s funeral, which takes place in the capital today.
Read MoreNaomi Campbell pays tribute to McQueen at Elle Style Awards
The beginning of this week saw London throw one of it’s most stylish events , in amongst fashion week and the buzz of the BAFTAs, Elle was hosting its annual style awards. And Naomi Campbell’s big win of the night left the fashion troop tearful as she paid tribute to her late friend Alexander McQueen.
Read MoreJade Jagger turns cook?
A former model she may have been, but designer Jade Jagger isn’t shy when it comes to food , she’s been trying her creative hand at cooking lately, and it looks likely to become her new venture.
Read MoreBAFTAs: Colin Firth and Carey Mulligan win
London’s cold cobbled streets may be bursting with fashionistas, but last night the capital had more than a mere Fashion Week to contend with: it was BAFTA night.
Read MoreVivienne Westwood on stopping shopping
Hot on the heels of her homeless-chic Milan menswear show, Vivienne Westwood is urging fashion fans to stop shopping , for six months.
Read MoreBrian Reyes appears on Ugly Betty
That name rings a bell, doesn’t it? We told you he’d be one to remember a few months ago , and his name is about to get a whole lot more familiar to fashion fans across the globe as Brian Reyes gears up for a cameo appearance in Ugly Betty.
Read MoreKate Moss’ new do
Nothing gets the fash pack talking than a new hair do, especially when it’s being sported by London’s style ambassador and all-round fashion phenomenon. Yep, Kate Moss has got herself a new do , and it’s grey.
Read MoreFight Cervical Cancer in Style
Last night, some of the biggest names in fashion and music joined hands to hold a star-studded extravaganza for Fight Cervical Cancer in Style, a national campaign which helps to raise awareness about the disease and teach women how to reduce their risk. In case you don’t already know, this week is European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, and getting London’s ball rolling is PM’s wife Sarah Brown, whose charity Wellbeing of Women, alongside Jo’s Trust, is backing the campaign. We popped down to Camden’s Koko nightclub to take a peek at the pop-performances on offer and feast our eyes on some fabulous fashion from London-cool label PPQ, who put on a colourful catwalk comprising their favourite looks for spring. So as models strutted their stuff in this season’s hottest looks and some of Britain’s biggest chart-toppers belted out their hottest hits, our focus turned to what they were wearing , we’re fighting in style, after all. From the ever-quirky Paloma Faith who wore a glittery red ‘P’ hat with matching heart balloons tied to her wrist, to Pixie Lott in a classic LBD, La Roux in a matching top and bottom 80s-inspired ensemble by Basso and Brooke, and the Sugababes who barely wore a thing, their styles were worlds apart. But one thing linked them together: these pop princesses, alongside our hosts for the evening Lauren Laverne and Miquita Oliver, are raising awareness of cervical cancer and helping to educate young women about the disease, which kills three women everyday in the UK alone. “We’re delighted with the amount of celebrity support that has been forthcoming for this important campaign, Robert Music, Director of Jo’s Trust, says. “Cervical cancer can be a devastating disease and may not have any symptoms until it is quite advanced, so it’s essential that girls […]
Read MoreEva Longoria wants to be the new Posh
Oops, we forgot; Victoria Beckham doesn’t like being called Posh any more, but we know someone that wouldn’t mind. It seems Ms. Beckham’s found herself a number one fan in the form of Eva Longoria-Parker.
Read MoreBecome the face of H! by Henry Holland
Fancy yourself as the face of a designer collection? Last week, we’d have said something along the lines of ‘wildest’ and ‘dreams’, but today , oh, today brings a whole new window of opportunity. Henry Holland is on the hunt for fashionable faces to splash across his designs.
Read MoreCoco Rocha’s clothing line
Remember a while ago we revealed that model-of-the-moment Coco Rocha was designing her own clothing line? Well she’s setting sail to show at fashion week this September.
Read MorePrinciples by Ben de Lisi
It was one of Britain’s best loved high street stores, and now, with a little help from Debenhams, Ben de Lisi is propelling Principles back into the forefront of fashion.
Read MoreWilliam Tempest for Disney
Disney’s taking on another of Britian’s best , this time in the shape of William Tempest , to design a bespoke piece for The Princess and the Frog.
Read MoreGalliano Menswear
Whether he’s wearing it or sending it down the catwalk, John Galliano‘s got a signature style that’s as far fetched as fashion gets. Now, the Dior creative director is turning his design marvel to menswear for a second time. As more designers brainstorm pieces for the boys , most recently Victoria Beckham and Matthew Williamson , King of Couture John Galliano has announced a new, lower-priced diffusion line for men which will sit alongside his current menswear and womenswear offerings. His inspiration? Himself. “I was inspired by memories of my twenty-year old self,” Galliano told Vogue UK of the collection, called ‘Galliano’. “I was fashion-obsessed yet starved of choice in clothes. We used to take our vintage market finds and pull them apart and recombine them to create our own mixed-up signature looks.” Aimed at men who want to express their own ideas and identity through their style, Galliano’s contemporary offering attempts to capture the attitude of the London rock scene. “It’s not just the girls who want to party and be able to pepper their wardrobe with urban essentials, the boys want this option too – and to have those pieces in denim, leather and something that has that quirky signature Galliano identity. They want high fashion but not the high fashion prices, so I wanted to create a collection that could inspire as much as bridge that gap.” The new collection will launch at Milan Menswear Fashion Week on January 18.
Read MoreThe Nineties Are Vintage
No, really. Forget eighties shoulder pads and power dressing, as of today The Nineties Are Vintage at London’s Selfridges is showcasing the most iconic moments from fashion’s newest decade crush.
Read MoreMatthew Williamson launches menswear
Oh he’s full of surprises, isn’t he? After dipping his toe in men’s clothing with his collection for H&M, Matthew Williamson is diving into deeper menswear waters with the launch of his own menswear line.
Read MoreWeird and Wonderful: Revitalash (Part One!)
We love hearing and writing about extreme make-up. The lip gloss that plumps lips and includes an appetite suppressant that we covered back in June being just one example.
Read MoreWill Kate Moss move to Paris?
Only last week Kate Moss received the London 25 Award at the BFAs for best embodying the spirit and style of London, so we’re a little baffled by news that’s reached us this morning that she’s set on moving to Paris.
Read MoreOsman Yousefzada on Dannii Minogue
A few years ago the words Dannii Minogue and style icon would never have appeared in the same sentence, but recently she’s been upping the stakes and rivalling Cheryl Cole to the top style spot on this year’s X Factor (especially with that Osman number).
Read MoreVictoria Beckham’s left devastated after thieves steal dresses
Victoria Beckham is said to be shocked and distraught after a £350,000 collection of dresses from her VB line was stolen at knife-point over the weekend.
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.
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