Tuesday 25 March 2008

Peaches designs for PPQ

Party girl Peaches Geldof is collaborating with funky British label PPQ, to become a designer.
The rock star daughter is to design a one off capsule collection for next season, and after modelling for the brand at London Fashion Week, she is no stranger to fashion.
The new range is said to have a peach colour scheme, for obvious reasons, and is set to include dresses and lots of accessories, especially bags.
Aimed at the labels 'young and trendy fans', founders of PPQ, Percy Parker and Amy Molyneux think Peaches is one of their most confident customers and believe that the collection will go down a storm.

Wednesday 19 March 2008

Banana Republic opens in UK

Fans of the US shop Banana Republic, will be pleased to hear that you no longer have to ship your purchases across the pond.
The popular American high street brand are opening their first UK shop, in London tomorrow.
The new store will be on Regent Street, and in good old American style, will be huge, spanning over three floors.
The latest spring/summer 08 range will include feminine tailoring, summer shifts and cocktail dresses.
But if your planning on making your way to London for the launch, get their quick because there will be queues.
To visit the new website and see the new collection, click here Banana Republic.

Monday 17 March 2008

What Katie did next

Kate Moss is set to launch her fifth Topshop collection tomorrow. 
The models latest collection is influenced by her travels around the world, 'Miami, India, Ibiza and beyond', so expect a luxury Bohemian feel.
There is a varied selection of Aztec and Native prints, pretty summer dresses, and continuing the nautical theme, stars and stripes, so think traveler chic.
The key pieces revealed (below) include gypsy smock top, broderie anglaise dress, trademark leather jacket, the new take on the maxi dress and bootcut jeansThe collection is perfect for summer days, with delicate tops, embroidery and floaty fabrics. 
While the evening wear includes fifties-style prom dresses, floor length gowns and beaded twenties inspired flapper dress.
The collection hits Topshop stores on Tuesday 18th March, and if it's anything like her Autumn/Winter range, will no doubt sell out fast.

Friday 14 March 2008

Style in The City

Birmingham is hosting its first ever Style in the City this year.
The event lasts from 3-6 April, with four days of catwalk shows, boutique shopping, style tips and beauty treatments.
Style in the City is a unique experience and gives visitors a chance to tour Birmingham in a very different way, with the event following a circuit around the city.
Each area will host a certain attraction, and transport is available to take you to the next area.
There will be a chance to see this seasons key looks in Selfridges, be pampered at The Oasis, receive free hair and beauty tips and attend a stylish fashion show.
Hosting the catwalk show is Kelly Osbourne, with an exclusive look forward to this years spring and summer trends, with collections from Roberto Cavalli, Pucci and Christian Louboutin.
And featuring top British designers Alexander McQueen, Alice Temperley, and Stella McCartney, with an exclusive look at Matthew Williamson's Autumn/Winter collection.
There is a limited edition fair-trade goody bag, designed by the coveted Christopher Kane, which includes a 'Style in the City' rewards card, and invitations to exclusive events, free with every ticket.
Feisty fashionistas Trinny and Susannah will also be bringing their talents from television to stage, hosting a Style Academy which will give tips on how to make the most of what you've got.
Tickets for Birminghams Style in the City are on sale now, starting from £25.

Wednesday 12 March 2008

Victoria Beckham to extend her clothing range

Victoria Beckham is said to be extending her fashion range DVB, to menswear, in an attempt to break the fashion industry.
The most famous WAG in the world has described fashion as her 'passion' and has said that her new men's collection will contain baggy jeans in different styles and washes.
Victoria was on the front cover of this months Vogue, sporting glamorous pieces including Dolce and Gabbana and Burberry Prorsum.

Leona Lewis auctions Cavalli for charity

X Factor winner LeoCheck Spellingna Lewis is auctioning off the Roberto Cavalli dress she wore at this years Brit Awards.
The stunning custom made dress, which took two months to design and make, is being auctioned off to the highest bidder on Ebay.
Fans and fashion lovers alike, will have the chance to bid on the one off piece, and all the money raised will go to the Sport Relief charity, helping people living in the poorest countries in the UK and all over the world.
Click here to buy Leona's Sport Relief single, "Footprints in the Sand"

Tuesday 11 March 2008

Henry Holland set to design for Levis

Brit designer Henry Holland has announced he will be designing a limited edition collection for denim giant Levis.
Holland recently featured Levis basic 501 jean in his Autumn/Winter 08 show in London and he will now be creating an eight piece capsule collection based on the classic jean.
The designs are going to be unveiled at Holland's Spring/Summer 2009 collection at London Fashion Week and will be available via selected Levis stores.

Giles Deacon's fourth New Look range

Giles Deacon and model of the year Agyness Deyn, have joined forces on the designers fourth Gold collection for the high street store, New Look.
The collection is said to be full of "eclectic LA glamour and the Californian sunshine", showing off this seasons pleats and prints.
There is also a strong 80s vibe so get ready for prom dresses, knee socks and shiny slingbacks, with plenty of graphic prints, stripes and sequins.
The line hits New Look stores around country on 19 March, and is set to be a huge sell out, so get in line.

Wednesday 5 March 2008

Tatler Annual Best Dressed List

The Tatler Annual Fashion list has been revealed with Agyness Deyn kicking Kate Moss off the top spot.
Kate has been top of the list for the past two years, but this year Model of the Year Agyness, has stolen her crown.
The 25 year old model has been gracing the catwalks of Burberry, PPQ, Henry Holland and Giles Deacon and has been called 'fabulous' by Mr Tatler himself.
In amongst the winners were Channel 4 presenter, former model Alexa Chung and English rose Keira Knightley.

1. Agyness Deyn
2. Kate Moss
3. Natalia Vodianova

    4. Keira Knightley

    5. Stella Tenant

    6. Anouck Lepere

    7. Lynn de Rothschild8. Kirsty Bertarelli

    9. Samantha Cameron

    10. Alexa Chung