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Shoe Weekend, Tom Ford to follow Lanvin?

For all the shoe lovers, there’s only one place to be this weekend. London department store Liberty is hosting their first Shoe Weekend according to Vogue. The weekend started off with Nicholas Kirkwood’s boutique showcase consisting of shoes he’d created for designers such as Erdem and Rodarte. Other highlights include Raphael Young’s new collection, a drag [...]

Vogue’s Best Dressed, Tavi and Sassy Team Up

Vogue has just released their Best Dressed of the Decade supplement and
coming out tops is Kate Moss. According to the team at US Vogue “No one
has had more influence for the past decade on the way women have dress than
Kate Moss.” Other stylish ladies featured include Alexa Chung who was
awarded the Street Cool prize, Sarah [...]

An End to the s/s Runways and the Recession

After a month on the runway shows of New York, Paris, Milan and London, the spring shows have ended. Elle UK has compiled a list of their favourite shows this season. Check it out here.
What recession?! The LVMH group reported a 19% sales increase for the year. Released earlier this week Vogue is reporting that the luxury [...]

Designer Books, Stars and Cards

There’s a new book to add to the fashionista’s bookshelf. Department store Harrods have collaborated with publisher Rankin to create a book that delves deep into the inspirations of some of the fashion industries most fabulous designers. Vogue is reporting that influential designers such as Roland Mouret, Paul Smith and Oscar de la Renta all made [...]

The September Issue and the Gorgeous Issue

The fourth issue of Love magazine features a collection of the industry’s most beautiful ladies. The Gorgeous issue features Gisele Bunchen, Agyness Deyn, Alessandra Ambrosio, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Lauren Hutton and Buela, a Louis Vuitton doll. Editor, Katie Grand, told Vogue that in her mind each of these women are perfect. The magazine features the various [...]

Beckham Bags and Hermes Scarves

Victoria Beckham will launch her own line of handbags. According to Vogue Ms Beckham will collaborate with Katie Hillier, who previously worked with Marc Jacobs on his runway accessories. The plans are still in the early stages but judging from her design talents which have silenced quite a few critics, the bags are bound to [...]

Criticism fired at Rodarte while Adidas goes luxe

After facing severe criticism for their MAC make-up line, Rodarte has commented on the incident. The range was inspired by Juarez, a Mexican factory town infamous for high rape and murder rates Kate and Laura Mulleay, the sisters behind the label said: “We recognize that the violence against women taking [...]

London Fashion Week and Crystal Renn for Gaultier

The schedule for London Fashion Week has been released. Vogue UK is reporting on all the labels set to hit the catwalk this September. Heavyweights like Matthew Williamson, Antonia Berardi, Burberry Prosum and Jonathan Saunders will continue to show with a whole range of newcomers. Those popping their LFW cherry [...]

Fashion’s football fever

The world’s greatest sporting event has just become uber stylish. The 2010 Fifa World Cup has had some fashion  injected into the tournament with the official travel case of the trophy being designed by Louis Vuitton. The custom-made case was unveiled by Louise Vuitton and supermodel Naomi Campbell earlier this [...]

Gerri’s dress and a new Top collection from Kate

An online poll by OffersSupermarket has revealed that according to readers votes, the most iconic dress of the past fifty years is Geri Halliwell’s Union Jack dress. The former Spice Girl wore the infamous dress for the band’s performance at the Brit Awards in 1997 and capatured 82% of the votes [...]

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