Tuesday 15 April 2008

Kate Moss loses Topshop samples

Kate Moss has lost samples of her Topshop range, in a baggage mix-up at Heathrow airport.
After flying to LA to take part in a series of photo shoots, to promote the stores Autumn collection, the model arrived at Lax. But her eight suitcases, including the one carrying the samples, was missing.
Thousands of other passengers have lost luggage, but Miss Moss has been offered £10,000 by British Airways as compensation.
Fellow Brit model Naomi Campbell was also in a dispute recently over lost baggage, but she handled it a little differently, and got herself arrested for spitting at a police officer.

Alexa Chung launches Sweatshop reality show

TV presenter and style icon Alexa Chung, is launching another reality TV show, but this time it will be set in a Sweatshop.
The "frockumentary" will be called "Dress For Less" and is set to look at the ethics of cheap clothes, and the "plight of Asian factory workers".
Alexa's Sweatshop will be set up in Covent Garden and will see 15 fashion followers, who love a bargain, work 60 hours over a week.
The ex-model will be looking into how workers in the Far East earn just 15p an hour, making clothes for some of Britain's biggest labels.
"I love affordable fashion but I'm questioning the real price of £2 T-shirts and £8 dresses," said Alexa.

Victoria Beckham gets dumped!

Victoria Beckham has been dumped, but not by her husband, by US stores.
Mrs Beckham has had her DVB fashion line withdrawn from shops in the United States, following poor sales.
After high hopes for her line in America, Kitson and Fred Segal, have both pulled the spice girls line from their stores.
Her lack of effort has also been criticised, with Kitson owner badmouthing her after her reluctance to appear at the store for the launch of her own line.
He Said: "Celebrity lines are no different from an album or a music tour, they have to be promoted to sell."

Tuesday 8 April 2008

Stella McCartney is bringing eco-friendly fashion to the UK

Known as a bit of an eco-warrior, designer Stella McCartney is bringing her organic clothing range to the United Kingdom.
After expanding her line in New Yorks Barney's, she is set to debut the collection in her flagship London store.
The new range will continue the theme of her main collection, but the organic clothes are set to be a huge hit with Stella McCartney, and eco-friendly fans alike, combining the usual luxury and quality, but using organic fabrics and environmentally friendly processes.

Kate Moss voted Britain's best dressed woman

Kate Moss has stolen back her style crown, after being voted Britain's best dressed woman.
She beat fellow fashion icons Kylie and Sienna Miller to snatch the top spot on the poll, which was voted for by Glamour magazine readers.
Miss Miller was second in the poll and former model Alexa Chung made her debut at number six.
Tatler's best dressed winner, and all around style savvy Agyness Deyn, was no where to be found in the list of 50 fashion females.
Also in the poll were Brit beauties Cat Deeley, Daisy Lowe and Pixie Geldof.
Top of the worst dressed list was Britney Spears, followed closely by Amy Winehouse, and Joss Stone.
To see the best and worst dressed women buy this months Glamour magazine, which goes on sale on Thursday.