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London Fashion Week: Afshin Feiz
Glamour seemed to be on the agenda on day three of London Fashion Week. Afshin Feiz pioneered grown up girliness in his Spring/Summer 09 collection. Gorgeous pastels set against dove […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Eley Kishimoto
Eley Kishimoto showcased in the large BFC tent: on possibly one of the dreariest days of the year the collection was a lovely window into next years sunnier seasons. The […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Ashley Isham
In perfect contrast to
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Nicole Farhi
Nicole Farhi is a brand that either pulls out all the stops or just flops. Last Spring/Summer was a pulls-out-all-the stops affair, chic playsuits and jumpsuits, unusual patterns and prints; […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Steve J and Yoni P
Heralded as ‘the ones to watch in the fashion world’,
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Reem
If Beatrix Potters’ Mrs. Tiddywinkle had decided to design haute couture with Vivienne Westwood it may have looked a little like Reem. The creations are fantastic; skirts are layer upon […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: John Rocha
Before going to John Rocha yesterday I thought I knew what to expect. I was mistaken. Rocha’s presentation was a surprise – thankfully in a good way. The collection was […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Qasimi
Military Britannia meets the Orient. Neat tailoring, slinky shirts and khaki colouring dominated the catwalk at Qasimi’s Spring Summer collection. Luxury silks, delicate colouring and waist high, form-fitting skirts had […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Spijkers en Spijkers
In a frenzied mix of lace, silk, satin and chiffon there was a sense of Stepford Wives meets Barbarella. This is not to say that it was bad, but it […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Paul Costelloe
In true London Fashion Week tradition, British institution Paul Costelloe opened this glorious week of glamour. After a speech by the new chairman of the British Fashion Council, Harold Tillman, […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: PPQ
PPQ was the show to be at yesterday. Russell Simmons, Lady Victoria Hervey, Kimberly Stewart, Henry Holland and naturally Peaches Geldof all turned up to show their support for Amy […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Charles Anastase
Yesterday Charles Anastase, who has just signed a five year production and licensing deal with Pier SpA showed for the first time in London, and judging from the reaction of […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Day One and We’re Already Hyped!
Its London Fashion Week guys! The madness has begun. In contrast to last season, there’s an exciting buzz around the tents already and its only day 1. Hip hop mogul […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week: Men’s SS09 Previews and Inspirations
from left to right, Thom Browne, Michael Bastian and Gilded Age SS09 preview If you’re as enthusiastic about New York Fashion Week as I am, I’m sure a week prior […]
Read MoreVictoria Beckham Launches Dress Collection (and haircut)
Trust fashion week. The first lady of impractical clothing debuted a new cropped haircut along with her capsule dress collection. Consisting of just 10 dresses the line has clearly been […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Fashion Week Special!
And for the show we’ve all been waiting for , Marc Jacobs! Racked.com live blogged the show and Fabsugar gives us a full rundown of the clothes. Jourdan Dunn’s having […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week: Jonathan Saunders, Preen & Alexander Wang
Jonathan Saunders SS09 So fashion week is in full swing right now and there is SO much to cover. Firstly how proud are we of Preen and Jonathan Saunders? VERY! […]
Read MoreWelcome Home Calvin Klein!
Phenomenal news for New York Fashion Week just came in the form of the Calvin Klein Man returning to the February event. Calvin Klein’s men’s show has been a usual […]
Read MoreRunway: Dior Homme Spring 2009
If there’s one thing that cannot be denied of the Dior Homme spring 2009 collection, it is the effective use of popping colours. The electric blues, fuchsias and metallic gold […]
Read MoreCouture Fashion Week AW08: The Highlights
The whirlwind that is couture fashion week is over folks! What a week its been. Here are our highlights: 1. Alessandra Facchinetti’s successful debut for Valentino. The most anticipated show […]
Read MoreThe Older Man At Yoji Yamamoto Spring/Summer 09
Strutting down the catwalk at Yohji Yamamoto’s S/S09 wasn’t just the usual sleek, styled to perfection 6ft boys we are used to, instead Yamamoto also opted for older men to […]
Read MoreActor Gerard Butler doesn’t know who Naomi Campbell is. Wow, really?
For those of you thinking, Gerard Butler…who? He played the lead in the movie 300 and according to WWD prior to Saturday he had no idea who
Read MoreGraduate Fashion Week 2008: The Gala Awards
On Thursday evening I took a trip down to Earls Court to attend the Gala Awards for Graduate Fashion Week. What an evening! Awards ceremonies are long winded at the […]
Read MoreAW08 Trends: Great big hats in Paris!
We loved the great BIG, GIGANTIC headwear that came out of Paris fashion week. Galliano, Yohji Yamamto and Vivenne Westwood were among the designers that featured oversized headwear in their […]
Read MoreDior AW08: Off with Galliano’s head?
Fashion. Some love to hate it, we love to love it. Last season Autumn/Winter 08 has been condemned by the critics. In one collection he’s swiftly fallen from grace. But […]
Read MoreLFW AW08: Romance Vs The Dark Side
It could possibly have been the fact that Valentines day occured during
Read MoreLFW AW08 Favourite Shows: Aganovich & Deryck Walker
The most common question asked while waiting for shows to start has got to be, “So…which has been your favourite show so far?” Now that all the chaos is over […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Ashish
The show began with the Ashish we’ve come to know and love – sequins and colour! This wasn’t a collection for the career woman that works long hours, instead it […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Suzy Menkes talks to Christopher Kane
It seems as though Christopher Kane can do no wrong, his AW08 collection has received rave reviews from some of the harshest critics…see here and here. Check out
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Rodnik
As the lights dimmed in a smoky East End venue, the Rodnik boys picked up their instruments and began to play. Girls decked out in flirtatious party dresses of shiny […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Armand Basi
After a couple of days of running from show to show and spotting similarities in each collection, you tend to think you have a fair idea of what to expect […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Emma Cook
After being away from LFW for two seasons in a row, Emma Cook made a comeback that was much anticipated. Champagne and canapes were served prior to the show courtesy […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Eley Kishimoto
If it wasn’t for the outerwear and the use of heavier fabrics one would have thought the AW08 collection from Eley Kishimoto was for Spring/Summer. It was colourful delight! The […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Felder Felder
Remember how we raved about
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Ashley Isham
Presenting his AW08 collection at the Royal Opera House, Ashley Isham upped the glam factor and urged us ladies to channel our inner sex kitten next season. The collections palette […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Snapped! Donna Wallace
Donna Wallace – Fashion Director’s assistant, at Elle UK- after the Modernist show.
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Ann-Sofie Back
Inspiration for Ann-Sofie Backs collection came from today’s self obsessed celebrities and their constant need to stay in the limelight, in particular all the knicker flashing that’s been inflicted on […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Jaeger London
Everyone knew the Jaeger London show would pull in a crowd – after all it was the brands debut on the international catwalk scene – but I’m not sure they […]
Read MoreLFW Day One: Snapped! Suzy Menkes
Fashion Editor, Suzy Menkes and her infamous quiff made their way to the press tent to wait for the Jaeger London presentation (which was running half an hour late, but […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Ben de Lisi
According to the press release at Ben de Lisi, the AW08 collection was for the “woman who embodies class with a hint of danger”…..and yes the collection was classy, chic […]
Read MoreAW08 Trend Alert: Wide Jackets
(From l-r, Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Philip Lim, Calvin Klein) Come autumn don’t be surprised to find wide, unflattering coats sitting alongside belted fitted jackets in your favourite retail store. For […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week AW08: Gen Art presents Camilla Staerk
My last stop before calling it a wrap at Camilla Staerk. For the first time, Gen Art showcased the work of only one designer instead of their typical three, displaying […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week AW08: Willow by Kit Willow
The Willow by Kit Willow presentation was one of the last shows to be held in Bryant Park for Fashion Week AW08 (and my last show in the tents) so […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week AW08: Rad Hourani
Montreal-based stylist turned designer, Rad Hourani showcased his AW08 presentation at Bumble and Bumble on Friday. A completely untrained designer with no formal schooling, Rad’s first collection which showed in […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week AW08: Arthur Mendonca
Already a rising star in Canada, Arthur Mendonca presented his AW 08 collection yesterday in hopes of making a stronger name for himself in the States as well. Although his […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week AW08: Naeem Khan
Naeem Khan showcased an absolutely stunning 26 piece collection this morning. Everyone in the tent, including front rower, Eva Longoria Parker, was “ooh-ing and “ah-ing and pointing at the gorgeous […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week AW08: American Express & Peter Som
Fashion Week is great if you’re located in a major city (or have the means to travel to one). If you’re located far away in the suburbs, however (as I […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week AW08: Malan Breton
Before today’s show, I just remembered Malan Breton as the eccentric, Count Dracula resembling contestant on the last season of Project Runway. Even though he didn’t make it to Bryant […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week AW08: Karen Walker
Eclectic chic is what comes to mind after taking in the latest collection by New Zealand native, Karen Walker. As I watched the models strut down the runway in a […]
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