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.

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.

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.