Archive for September, 2010
London fashion week
By Andrea Petrou on September 20th, 2010
Sienna Miller’s on-again boyfriend Jude Law may have stolen the paparazzi’s attention with his front-row presence at Twenty8Twelve’s spring 2011 show, we were more focused on the show, she and her sister Savannah, put on for their label.
Full skirt 50s style dresses complete with white petticoats and hems full of colour graced the catwalk. The sisters also gave a nod to 1950s Mexico with frocks in golden hues, a fringed pocahontas dress and suedes as well as maxi dresses emitting an Aztec vibe.
Unlike many of the designers who opted for bold colours Sienna and her sis went instead for khakis, denim blues and dusty creams mixed in with white and the odd burst of lemon. We like a lot ladies.
Tags: aztec, catwalk, LFW, Savannah Miller, Sienna Miller Twenty8Twelve, SS2011
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Designers, London fashion week
By Andrea Petrou on September 20th, 2010
Cobalt blue, bright pinks and a strong dose of rebellion were the key to Felder Felder’s SS2010 collection.
Models marched down the catwalk to a soundtrack of I Blame Coco’s (Coco Sumner’s band) version of Steppenwolf’s Born To Be Wild (famous for its use in Easy Rider) in whimsical skirts and dresses in vividly bright hues, skater skirts, loose blazers and bra tops, as well as the twin’s trademark skinny black trousers and ruched rubber leggings.
Is it wrong to want the summer season to come around now?
Tags: catwalk, Felder Felder, LFW, SS2011
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Designers, Events, Gallery, London fashion week
By Andrea Petrou on September 20th, 2010
It’s hardly been a year since Alexander McQueen passed away and we’re still mourning the loss of such a great designer.
And with LFW in full swing it’s very fitting that a memorial for the designer has been planned for today..well right now actually.
Friends and colleagues of Alexander McQueen have started to arrive for the memorial service at St Paul’s cathedral to celebrate the life of the designer who died in February. The British Fashion Council has cleared a space on the official show schedule for the memorial service this morning and attendees including Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell have already started arriving to pay their respects.
As you can imagine the attire is traditional black, unless you are of course SJP, who opted for a white ruffled dress under a black coat, but because it’s such a high profile fashion event, it’s of course stylish.
View our gallery below for the early arrivals and check back later for more. We’ll be thinking of you Mr McQueen.
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Tags: Alexander McQueen, Kate Moss, Memorial Service, Naomi Campbell, Sarah Jessica Parker, St Pauls Cathedral
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Designer Fashions, Designers, London fashion week
By Andrea Petrou on September 20th, 2010
With Pamela Anderson in the front row and Daisy Lowe modelling, Vivienne Westwood’s Red Label SS2011 show was bound to be a good one.
The designer sent her models down the catwalk in signature tailored shorts, skirts and dresses, some of which had asymmetrical hems and draping.
However, true to form, we also got some twists, a la Dame Westwood style.These included
shorts with squares cut out at the hips, shoulders with extra fabric that gave them added shape and volume, and our favourite….tassels that hung off the tail of a leopard-print skirt. As you would expect there were also numerous printed tees.
Colours and fabric ranged from bright plaids, pyjama stripes (Tesco won’t be liking that), checks and leopard print.
Tags: Daisy Lowe, LFW, pamela anderson, SS2011, Vivienne Westwood Red Label
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London fashion week
By Andrea Petrou on September 20th, 2010
Matthew Williamson’s catwalk shows are one of the most anticipated at London Fashion Week, and his SS2011 collection, named Urban Bohemian, didn’t disappoint.
Walking down the catwalk to an apt Summertime remix, models displayed soft summer fabrics including chiffon, tulle and lace in pale pastels, and of course florals and stripes.
Shapes were loose yet feminine and ruffles made up part of the collection.
Williamson also gave a nod to the 60s with vintage baby doll dresses as well as asymmetric
flowing frocks.
There were also some serious tailored trousers cut to flatter all figures which were just waiting to be snapped up for their rails. However our favourite piece of the day has got to be the peacock feathered sequin skirt. We really hope buyers take note and create something similar for next summer.
Tags: fashion, LFW, Matthew Williamson, shows, SS2011, vintage
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Celebrity Style, London fashion week
By Andrea Petrou on September 20th, 2010
It was a weekend of air kisses, heels and of course fashion as celebs turned up for numerous shows at London Fashion Week.
Black dresses and tights were the chosen outfits for Agy Deyn and Lily Allen who turned up to support Henry Holland’s show, while Pixie Geldof went for her trademark stripe dress and tights for the same event.
Paloma Faith also opted for a rather toned down black frock and tights (we’re seeing a trend here) for the PPQ show, while Pamela Anderson went all out in a multicoloured sheer frock for the Vivienne Westwood show.
Matthew Williamson also, as expected, attracted a few celebrities with Cat Deeley (who opted for thigh high boots and a tasselled top) and Sienna Miller (who went for black jeans and beige shoes) and Julain Macdonald was supported by the likes of Elle Macpherson – in trademark black and Rachel Stevens who showed off her baby bump in a cute leopard print frock.
See the gallery below for all the star style and keep reading for our catwalk highlights.
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Tags: Agyness Deyn, Julian Macdonald, Matthew Williamson, Nicola Roberts, sienna miller, Vivienne Westwood
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London fashion week
By Andrea Petrou on September 17th, 2010
Paul Costelloe is one of my favourites at London Fashion Week and the atmosphere is alway electric and full of excitement as the show marks the opening of the week long fashion event.
Add to that, that his designs are probably the most wearable of the shows and you’ve got a great combination. And today he didn’t disappoint.
Like many at NYFW, Costelloe’s designs gave a nod to Mad Men, sending out models in cinched in waists, full bodied skirts and big bows. However, he bought the look right into this decade adding metallic fabrics and rock star biker-jackets and vests.
He also gave a delicate theme to his collection with sleeveless dresses and the shapes and palette were fresh, clean and classic, with echoes of lemon and lime sorbet and peach melba.
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Gallery, London fashion week
By Andrea Petrou on September 17th, 2010
London Fashion Week officially kicked off this morning at the fashion world is lining itself up for days of Spring/Summer style.
Pastels, nudes and floaty chiffon fabrics were the core pieces for Maria Grachvogel’s SS2011 collection. Tailored trousers, jackets and jumpsuits in flimsy fabrics paraded down the catwalk, with the neutral colours at times interspersed with bold yellows, blacks and bright patterns.
Satins, chiffons and cotton were key fabrics in the collection, which we can only assume will be teamed up with pumps and flat sandals when these styles hit the highstreet next year.
Scroll down for some of our favourites from the show.
Tags: London fashion week, Maria Grachvogel, pastels, SS2010 collections
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Spotted
By Andrea Petrou on September 17th, 2010
We’ll be donning our heels, putting on our carefully chosen outfits and hitting London Fashion Week this afternoon where we’ll be getting the low down on all the latest trends from the designers and of course keeping you updated throughout the day and the weekend.
However, before we head off we wanted to keep you going with a few stories, so what better way to do this than with one of our spotted galleries.
Although NWFW has dominated the site for a few days celebrities have been hanging around here making a few fashion statements. Newly engaged Girls Aloud starlet looked gorgeous in skinny jeans, red shoes and a hat when she stepped out in Manchester for a radio interview, while in London Kylie Minogue stepped opted for an on-trend leather jacket for a day out in London.
Alesha Dixon also turned up in a LBD to support Fearne Cotton’s Very SS2011 collection preview, while Lily Allen opted for the same colour at her Lucy in Disguise launch.
Nicole Scherzinger also hit London town in ripped 80s style jeans for a night in Nobu.
See all the star style in the gallery below.
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Tags: Kylie Minogue, Lily Allen, London fashion week, Nadine Coyle
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London fashion week
By Andrea Petrou on September 17th, 2010
London Fashion Week may officially be kicking off today but that didn’t stop some showing off their collections early.
Last night Fearne Cotton previewed her new spring/summer 2011 collection for Very.co.uk, and we have to admit we were rather impressed with the new range.
The collection, as predicted, channelled Fearne’s own style with vintage, 60s silhouettes and 70s forming the staple part of the range.
Floaty chiffon dresses, peter pan collars in soft pastels marched down the catwalk, and the serenity was occasionally interrupted with bold blues and oranges.
Other pieces in the range included a stunning Aubergine dress, which Fearne modelled herself, a grey and black bow number, and lace trimmed denim. And if you thought that shoe and socks trend had disappeared then think again, because Fearne made sure this was a key look in her SS2011 collection.
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Tags: Fearne Cotton, London fashion week, SS20101, Very
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Events, Gallery, New York Fashion Week - Gossip
By Andrea Petrou on September 16th, 2010
Kelly Osbourne has been a busy lady this week, showing her her face at a range of New York Fashion Week events.
She made the front row at Jeremy Scott’s catwalk show and she also turned up to the Marchesa party, dressed in a ruffled dress, which looked very much like a Marchesa design, teamed up with peep toe shoes.
Red and ruffles were pick of the day for Kelly Brook who turned up in a short one shoulder satin frock, and Olivia Palermo who opted for this colour in a shift frock with detailed sleeves.
Molly Sims went for a cute white dress, teamed up with peep toe boots, while Natasha Bendigfield went for a sheer black frock for her night out.
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Tags: Kelly Brook, Kelly Osbourne, Marchesa, Molly Sims, New York Fashion Week
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Gallery, New York Fashion Week - Runway
By Andrea Petrou on September 16th, 2010
Jeremy Scott decided to ignore the classic looks displayed by many designers at NYFW, sending his models down in 80s chic.
Kanye West, Solange Knowles and Kelly Osbourne watched from the front row as models made up like clones of a young Marilyn Monroe, took on Debbie Harry fashion with printed 80s tees (we’re sure Vivienne Westwood and Henry Holland would approve), PVC skirts and bustier dresses.
Others strutted down the runway in (fake) prosciutto dresses (take note, Lady Gaga), garbage bag dresses and even a straitjacket wedding dress…. well some people say you do have to be mad to get wed….
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Tags: catwalk, Jeremy Scott, Kelly Osbourne, New York Fashion Week, NYFW, SS2011
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Features, Models, New York Fashion Week - Runway
By Andrea Petrou on September 16th, 2010
Hippy 70s chic and boho were the order of the day for Anna Sui.
Sui’s designs have got to be one of my favourite collections of NYFW. Models marched down the catwalk channelling Woodstock and flower power.
Denim playsuits (I’m holding on to mine from this season) teamed with 70′s style floral crochet cardigan knits and hats filled the catwalk.
And it didn’t end there with rouched suede boots and floaty chiffon and cotton “maxi” dresses, in a patchwork of florals, paisleys and Liberty prints completing Sui’s collection.
I can’t wait till I can get myself some of the highstreet copies.
View the gallery below and let us know what you think of the designs.
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Tags: 70s, Anna Sui, boho, crochet, hippy, NYFW 2011, Woodstock
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Gallery, New York Fashion Week - Gossip
By Andrea Petrou on September 16th, 2010
We’ve been giving you all the fashion fun from the New York Fashion Week catwalk, and today that’s set to continue but before we step back onto the catwalk we thought we’d give you a rundown of more celebrities who have been gracing the front row.
Alexa Chung once again made an appearance, this time for the Philip Lim show in a black dress over a flowing cream top. Coco Rocha also opted for a black frock at the same show, which she accessorised with orange lippy (what do we think ladies, like or loathe?)
Kelly Osbourne went for a glam look in a black bustier dress teamed up with blue heels for the Jeremy Scott show and Beyonce’s sister Solange went for a jewelled jumper for the same event.
Unsurprisingly Kelly Rowland went for the double denim look for G-Star Raw, which we predict was from the label, and Denise Richards worked the Capri pants and cardi look at the Pamella Roland show.
See all the star style below.
Tags: "Philip Lim", Alexa Chung, Jeremy Scott, Kelly Osbourne, Kelly Rowland, New York Fashion Week
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Affordable Fashions, Fashion Crush, First Looks, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on September 15th, 2010
By Emily Borrett.
Normally when somebody tries to recommend a “fashion on a serious budget” high street store, you think of Primark and its never-ending flow of churned-out fashion for a fiver; cheap, poorly made and never as nice once it’s home as when you saw it on the rail. Nah, we all say, I’ll stick to Topshop and H&M. But perhaps new online fashion store DressRail can teach us to shop out of our comfort zone, and save more than a few pennies too, with their wide range of extremely affordable and actually quite cool clothes.
The beauty of this site is that the clothes don’t look like budget fashion at all – some of the items, like the buttery-tan coloured leather miniskirt and the camel-coloured shorts wouldn’t be out of place on a Celine runway, whilst there was some serious Sarah Jessica Parker, Halston Heritage-loving going on in the designs of some of the party dresses with their fluttering folds of chiffon and batwing sleeves. Scrap your Net-a-porter wishlist and head on over here instead – I’m predicting big things for DressRail.
Tags: affordable fashion, budget, Fashion Crush, first look, high street, retail, shiny style loves
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