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Sarah Jessica Parker given a designer role at Halston

By Andrea Petrou on January 14th, 2010
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Sarah Jessica Parker has been signed up to help design Halston’s Heritage range.

According to WWD The Sex and The City actress will be the brand’s creative director where she will not only oversee the creative side of things, but also have a share of the profits.

We’re not overly familiar with the brand here at ShinyStyle and we think that’s because since it’s relaunch in 2008, many celebrities and magazines have overlooked it. However, Sarah Jessica Parker is already doing her bit to get Halston’s name out there.

She recently wore a £70 little white dress from the fashion house in the advertising posters for Sex and the City 2.

We can’t wait to see what this brand comes up with in 2010, and we’re pretty sure with SJP leading the way, we won’t see any of the disasters Lindsay Lohan demonstrated in her role as Creative Director for Ungaro.



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Jimmy Choo and Uggs Australia team up to create new range

By Andrea Petrou on January 13th, 2010
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ugg.jpgIf you love the sophistication and design of a Jimmy Choo shoe, but like many of our readers hate Uggs, then you may want to look away now.

The two footwear companies have just announced they are working together on a collection of women’s sheepskin footwear, which will be hitting the shops in October.

The range, which includes 5 styles made up of different colourways, is said to be based on the traditional Ugg boot and will combine the sophistication of the Jimmy Choo brand we lust after each season.

Tamara Mellon, president of Jimmy Choo said:: “Other than Jimmy Choo, UGG Australia is the only other footwear I have in my wardrobe. We are delighted to have created a special capsule that captures the best of both brands – the legendary comfort of UGG with the spirit of Jimmy Choo.”

However when two well known brands get together the results aren’t cheap. Prices for the range will start from a huge £495.

Are you an Ugg lover who will you be saving up for these? Or do you think these designs will be as ghastly as the traditional sheepskin Uggs?

Let us know by leaving your comments below.



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Could there be a job for Tony Blair at Louis Vuitton?

By Andrea Petrou on January 12th, 2010
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Tony.jpgMichelle Obama and Samantha Cameron are two political names we could associate with fashion, however Tony Blair is not.

So we were more than shocked to find out that the former Prime Minister is joining Louis Vuitton as an advisor at the luxury brand.

A source told the Daily Telegraph: “There is an agreement in principle but nothing has been signed yet.

“Mr Blair won’t be joining the board but he will be acting in an advisory role, working very closely with Mr Arnault. In particular, his job is likely to involve attracting new clients.”

We’ll have to watch carefully to find out how this one pans out, but we’re just glad Mr Blair wasn’t recruited for an ad campaign.



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Vivienne Westwood teams up with Lee to create a range of punky jeans

By Andrea Petrou on December 22nd, 2009
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Jeans can be a little boring, especially if they are just the standard off the rack . However, one new line that promises to be the opposite is Vivienne Westwood’s range for Lee jeans.

According to WWD, the Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and Lee collection, will reflect the designer’s punky edgy style.

It will include superskinny jeans and microshorts for women, along with bondage jeans and skinny jeans for men. Washes will run from indigo denim to metallic gold- and copper-colored denim to denim printed with a trompe l’oeil lace design.

Carlo D’Amario, managing director of Vivienne Westwood said: “It is very important for us to work with a denim brand like Lee with such a strong heritage.”

It’s unknown when the range will hit the shops but when they do prices will range from £80 to £200. We better get saving then.



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Stella McCartney designs t-shirt for World Aids Day

By Andrea Petrou on December 3rd, 2009
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ShinyStyle seems to have taken on a bit of an ethical fashion theme today with our eco-friendly clothing gallery and charity scarves for Fight Cervical Cancer in Style.

Therefore we thought it only right to continue with news of Stella McCartney’s cute new charity tee to mark World Aids Day. The designer has teamed up with Gap to launch this gorgeous white t-shirt with a red printed necklace decoration, with 50% of proceeds going to Bono’s RED fund.

Stella said: “It’s an understatement to simply say I am happy to support World AIDS day with Bono and (Gap) RED. I hope by being part of this I can help in some way, since 1.5 million people still die every year of AIDS in Africa. I encourage people to buy it, they look great and help save lives in Africa.”

The t-shirt goes on sale on Saturday, which has put us in a bit of a queueing predicament, as we’re now not sure whether to wait in line patiently for this or for Sonia Rykiels lingerie range for H&M.



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Daisy Lowe designs a range for Swarovski Crystallized

By Andrea Petrou on December 3rd, 2009
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Not content with a successful modelling career, Daisy Lowe has followed in a long line of models, actresses and singers and turned to designing.

The starlet has teamed up with Swarovski Crystallized to create a limited edition jewellery collection, which has been inspired by the model’s love of fire, wind, water, earth and spirit all of which are depicted by a five pointed star.

Each item, including bracelets, necklaces and earrings will therefore have this incorporated in one form or another.

Daisy said: “I have always been inspired by the earth and solar system – especially moons and stars, which is why I used them as inspiration when designing my collection for Swarovski Crystallized.”

We can’t say we’re surprised Daisy chose to work with this brand. She’s been a fan of the company’s creations for a while. Recently she worked a number of Swarovski Crystallized pieces on the front rows of London’s Fashion Week’s hottest shows.

The range will be available from January with prices ranging from £52 to £90. However, you’d better get your skates on as there’s already a waiting list.



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Sonia Rykiel pour H&M preview

By Andrea Petrou on December 2nd, 2009
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If you haven’t already noticed we’ve got a lingerie theme going on today, apart from our Global Cool story, which is quite the opposite but, we’ll sure your agree is for a good cause.

So what better way to round up the theme with a sneak preview and video of Sonia Rykiel’s boudoir-inspired lingerie range for H&M.

We might have just got over the huge Jimmy Choo range for the highstreet store, but, as we all know fashion moves on as quickly as your other half when he spots the huge diamond ring you’re ogling at in the jewellers window.

The launch of this range was held last night at Paris’s Grand Palais for an extravagant show to unveil Sonia Rykiel’s the range. And what a launch it was. The fairytale themed show complete with a glittering Eiffel Tower, ferris wheel, swing set and cut-out trees strung with thousands of fairy lights, also featured Lily Cole, who held the reins of a giant moving horse head.

And it seems when the collection launches on Saturday, there may not be the mayhem we reported and timing complaints many of you told us about during the Jimmy Choo launch.

A spokesman for H&M told Grazia: “The Jimmy Choo launch was different because with accessories and shoes we gave people a specific area to try things on and limited numbers of product they could buy, but because this launch is a line of garments we don’t feel this is necessary, so there are no limits on what you can buy or try on.”

We can’t wait. View the video of last nights launch and click on the picture below for a sneak preview of the collection.



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Stella McCartney teams up with Morrissey for leather free footwear range

By Andrea Petrou on December 1st, 2009
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Last week we got a little bit too overexcited at the (incorrect) news regarding a vegetarian clothing collaboration between Stella McCartney and Leona Lewis, and we were crushed when we found out it was just a pesky rumour.

However, another week brings with it another rumour, this time that Stella is teaming up with Morrissey to launch a range of leather free footwear.

We think this partnership is nearly as good as the Leona one, after all Morrissey has a track record of saying no to meat. Not only was his 1985 album entitled Meat Is Murder, but he also bans any food that ‘used to have a face’ from his tours.

In fact he feels so strongly about the cause that earlier this year he also stormed off stage at a music festival because he was so disgusted by the smell of cooking meat from a nearby burger stand.

And it seems this collaboration really is going ahead with Stella telling the Daily Mail last week: “I’m working with Morrissey on a line of leather-free shoes which I’m really excited about.”

The range is still is its early stages but Stella also added it could be ready for next year. We’re going to start saving from now.



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Win the ‘must-have’ designer garment from Meadham Kirchhoff’s London Fashion week show courtesy of COTTON USA

By Andrea Petrou on November 30th, 2009
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Meadham Kirchhoff Glitter T-shirt Cotton Black.jpgUpdate your wardrobe with the hottest designer garment from the catwalk.

Having sponsored Meadham Kirchhoff’s catwalk show at London Fashion Week, COTTON USA, the natural choice for leading fashion brands, is giving two lucky readers the chance to each win an exclusive piece from the duo’s spring/summer 2010 collection.

This season, COTTON USA has continued its commitment to support up and coming designers, highlighting the qualities of U.S. cotton within the fashion industry.

With Meadham Kirchhoff already a hit with the likes of Alexa Chung and Kylie Minogue, the duo’s new collection mixes sporty elements alongside the softest most delicate vintage and inspired pieces.

Crisp, quality cotton has been used for key pieces in the collection, such as the canvas and voile trousers, muslin shirts and dresses, as well as the oxford shirting draped shirts and skirts.

Two lucky fashionistas will have the chance to own a piece of this new collection – the cotton Glitter T-shirt in black. The season’s must-have cotton Glitter T-shirt is worth £255 !! (cotton Glitter T-shirt shown in photo).

For your chance to win this fantastic prize simply email me at Andrea@shinymedia.com with the answer to the question below:

Q. Who sponsored Meadham Kirchhoff’s spring / summer 2010 catwalk show?

a) COTTON USSR

b) COTTON USA

c) COTTON UK

The deadline for this competition is 11 December 2009.

To find out more about COTTON USA visit: www.discovercottonusa.com

To find out more about Meadham Kirchhoff visit www.meadhamkirchhoff.com

Terms and Conditions:

This prize has no cash alternative

One cotton Glitter T-shirt per winner

Prize is available in sizes 10 & 12 only

The Glitter T-shirt Cotton prize is only available in black



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Giles Deacon designs jewellery for H.Samuel

By Andrea Petrou on November 30th, 2009
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explosion.jpgWe’ve always been fans of Giles Deacon.

He’s designed some stunning dresses for celebs including Cheryl Cole, given us a great deal of shopping satisfaction with his range for New Look and designs good enough to eat thanks to his collaboration with Cadbury.

However, we’re not sure whether we’re too pleased about his latest partnership with H.Samuel, after all, it’s not really a name you’d associate with such great designs.

Yes we may be being slightly snobbish, and, we know some of you will say New Look can be classed in the same category as the high street jeweller, but we just can’t help thinking this partnership is more Katie and Peter than Heidi and Seal.

If you however, disagree then Giles for Evoke includes crystal encrusted cluster style designs from chav bling pendants to costume style rings and earrings (pictured). Prices range from £30 to £70. Let us know what you think of the designs.



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Lily Allen shot by Karl Lagerfeld for Russian Elle magazine

By Andrea Petrou on November 30th, 2009
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Rumours about Lily Allen leaving the music industry have been lingering around the gossip scene like the smell of milk left out of the fridge for too long.

Despite Lily not making them official, she has furthered fuelled the rumour fire by making her name for herself in fashion, most notably her partnership with Chanel.

So we’re hardly surprised that she appears in Russian Elle Magazine next month styled top to toe in the designer’s creations. The shoot was also shot by none other than Lily’s new BBF Karl Lagerfeld.

Again, we think she looks stunning in natural make-up and a range of outfits including a striped top, ruffle shirt and tight blazer.

Click on the picture below to view more of the shoot.



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Shortlist for British Fashion Awards announced

By Andrea Petrou on November 27th, 2009
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_42112570_catwalk2416.jpgIt’s that time of year again, Christmas, icy weather and most importantly the lead up to the British Fashion Awards.

And the shortlist for awards, which will be held on 9 December, has just been announced.
This year there are 11 categories, including Designer of the Year, Menswear Designer of the Year and the Swarovski Emerging Talent Awards for ready-to-wear and accessories.

Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Daisy Lowe and the new face of Rimmel, Georgia May Jagger will also be fighting it out of the model of the year category.

We really wouldn’t want to be in the judges shoes at the moment and think they’ll have a hard task choosing amongst the great talents out there.

This includes Burberry and Pringle for the designer brand of the year, Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders or Erdem for collection of the year and Mark Fast, and Meadham Kirchhoff and Peter Pilotto for emerging womenswear labels.

Caroline Rush, joint CEO of the British Fashion Council, said: “This year’s nominee list highlights the extraordinary breadth of British design talent.”

We can’t wait to see who comes out tops, but runners up, don’t worry, we’ll still be buying your fashions.



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Ungaro CEO Mounir Moufarrige defends Lindsay Lohan

By Andrea Petrou on November 26th, 2009
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Ungaro and Lindsay.jpgLindsay Lohan and Ungaro has been a long saga that we hoped would have tailed off by now.

However, just as we thought the actress, turned (bad) designer had hung up her sketchbook and pencils the tale has taken another turn.

As rumours ran riot that Lohan could be on her way out of the fashion house following her disasterous S/S2010 debut, Ungaro CEO Mounir Moufarrige jumped to her defence telling WWD: “As we speak, she is in New York in shoots with Ungaro.”

He also denied reports claiming Ungaro chairman Asim Abdullah wanted the actress out.

And it seems Lindsay’s designs have been turning people on rather than off with the fashion house claiming Lohan has had a positive effective on the label’s sales since her arrival, even though her collection is yet to hit the shelves.

“There are some girls out there that whenever they move, whatever they wear, they attract attention, even if they make mistakes. It’s all publicity,” he added.

We’re sure they’ll be plenty more tales in this epic yet.



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Sinha-Stanic designer collaboration now available at Oli.co.uk

By lotte on November 25th, 2009
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Sinha Stanic for Oli.jpg If you fancy a bit of unusual and of-the-moment design in your wardrobe this winter, head over to oli.co.uk. They’re now stocking a Fusion range by Sinha-Stanic, a British design duo whose clothes have been spotted on celebrities like Keira Knightley, Beyonce and Kate Moss.

Prices start at £50, and the range includes biker jackets, draped silk dresses and wet-look jeans. The collection as a whole is luxurious but relaxed, and the designers’ credentials means the clothes will be an investment – but a less obvious and easier to get hold of designer steal than other collaborations like the Jimmy Choo for H&M range. This lace dress would be great for the party season (modelled by Paul Weller’s daughter Leah).

It’s also well worth checking out the PPQ Fusion range while you’re there – this is their fifth and final collection for the website, so snap it up while you can.



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Leona Lewis and Stella McCartney rumoured to be collaborating on animal friendly clothing range

By Andrea Petrou on November 24th, 2009
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LeonaLewis.jpgWe’ve reported on many a great designer and celebrity collaboration but we have to say we’re particularly excited about this one.

If the rumours, first started in OK Magazine, are to be believed Leona Lewis and Stella McCartney are teaming up to launch a range of animal-friendly clothing.

We think this is a match made in veggie heaven for X-Factor winner Leona who doesn’t wear suede, leather or other animal products and is public supporter of PETA, and Stella who has been a long-time vegetarian.

According to OK, a friend claimed Leona said: “I’m on a mission. I’d love to promote a line of non-leather bags and shoes that are affordable. I think more needs to be available and not so expensive.”

We really hope this isn’t a he said, she said story because we really think the two ladies could do amazing things together. Afterall Leona has great fashion sense and, well we all know about Stella’s talents.

We’ve already started guessing what the two may call the range.



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