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Fashion News, Features
By shinychris on May 22nd, 2012
By Becca Caddy, ShinyShiny
After “live-pinning” a bridal fashion show last month, fashion house Oscar de la Renta is now turning its attention to Pinterest rival The Fancy to showcase bits and pieces of its latest collection.
It’s no secret that we admire Oscar de la Renta’s online presence, from its Facebook timeline to a tonne of other online assets run by Erika Berman (or Oscar PR Girl), the brand’s director of communications, just take a quick peak at her Tumblr, Instagram and Pinterest accounts and swoon.
Well now the brand is branching out to The Fancy (or just Fancy, we’re not sure), the visual inspiration network that’s a lot like a high-end Pinterest, but much more focused on e-commerce.
Oscar PR Girl, who often acts as the face of the brand online, has begun collecting a range of products using The Fancy and just like her Instagram photos there’s a mix of content, it’s not just a blatant Oscar de la Renta promotional tool.
In the past we wondered whether ODLR’s efforts on Pinterest were a bit of a gimmick, especially when the team live-pinned a bridal show last month. However, it’s clear the brand is keen to experiment and the new experiences, platforms and ways for fans to consume content keep us guessing every time and most importantly, talking about the innovative brand more and more.
[Via Mashable]
Tags: oscar de le renta, pinterest, the fancy
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Fashion News
By Elisabeth on April 18th, 2012
The British fashion industry lost one of its legacy labels yesterday, as it was announced that British heritage brand Aquascutum had gone into administration. The fashion label, known for its trench coats, saw losses of £24 million in the previous year, and was unable to turnaround its ill health.
Founded in 1851, Aquascutum’s clothes have been worn by Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, Humphrey Bogart, and the Queen Mother.
But why did Aquascutum fail? Unlike its main heritage and trench coat rival Burberry, Aquascutum stuck to the legacy image for a bit too long before attempting to appeal to the new generation of shoppers, by which it was too late. Burberry on the other hand has reinvented itself from chav-tastic fashion to a cult label coveted by young British starlets, and not to mention extremely successful social media integration (mostly due to chief creative Christopher Bailey).
So while Aquascutum dressed the likes of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Burberry was given the royal sign of approval by Kate, future Queen of Britain and the new darling of the fashion industry.
The future wasn't bright...
Models on the catwalk at the Aquascutum spring/summer 2012 show during London Fashion Week, at the Corinthia Hotel in central London.
Images: Press Association
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Fashion News, Gallery
By Andrea Petrou on April 5th, 2012
Wax figures of Prince William and Kate Middleton have been unveiled at London’s Madame Tussauds and the museum in New York City.
The figures, which mark the first anniversary of the royal couple, have been styled and modelled on the pair at two separate events.
In London Kate wears the famous blue Issa dress that she wore when the couple’s engagement was announced.
“We created the engagement scene, that press call when they both looked a little bit nervous but so happy,” Louis Wiltshire, the sculptor of Kate’s head, told the Telegraph.
Over in New York the Duchess is dressed in the pale lilac Alexander McQueen gown that she wore to the BAFTA Brits to Watch event.
And if that wasn’t enough, fashion fans can also get a look at Kate’s War Horse Alice Temperley black dress in Amsterdam where another replica is displayed.
See below for all the pics.
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Tags: "Kate Middleton", Alexander McQueen, Alice Temperley, Issa, Madame Tussaud, New York, Prince William, royal wedding, Wax figures, wax works
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Designer Fashions, Fashion News, Gallery, Paris Fashion Week
By Andrea Petrou on March 9th, 2012
Louis Vuitton went right back to the 1800s for its AW 2012 collection emulating the wealth of those boarding the Orient Express.
Furs and jewels oozed off models who marched next to a steam locomotive set. Edwardian hats, long coats and ballgowns in metallic fabrics were key items.
The luxury theme continued with porters trailing behind carrying that iconic Louis Vuitton luggage, including statement vanity cases, boxes and small suitcases, which was what the brand is so well known for.
See the gallery below for all the pictures.
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Tags: AW 2012 Trends, fur coats, Hats, Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton bags, Louis Vuitton luggage, Orient express, Paris Fashion Week, winter hats
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Designers, Fashion News, Features, Gallery, London fashion week
By Andrea Petrou on February 21st, 2012
Burberry is always a show that never fails to disappoint and Christopher Bailey’s AW 2012 collection for the British fashion house was no different.
Models marched down the catwalk clutching striped umbrellas, which protected them from the fake snow that gave a nod to a quintessential British winter.
Of course the statement Burberry trench made an appearance- this year with fur and tweed twists- but what really stood out were the bow belts used in just about every look from jackets to striped skirts and as belts for coats.
Shapes gave a nod to the Victorian era with jackets flared at the waist and just below the knee A-line skirts given a little bit of an extra width, they were coupled with baker boy hats to really finish off the look.
However, the colour palate was anything but Victorian with yellows, blues and browns all making up main part of the collection.
After this display, stripes and bows are sure to be two looks that are hot on the highstreet this autumn.
See the gallery below for all the catwalk pics.
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Tags: AW 2012 Trends, bows, Burberry, Burberry aw 2012, Burberry catwalk show, Christopher Bailey, LFW, London fashion week, stripes, trench coat
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Fashion News
By shinychris on January 20th, 2012
Henry Holland is “delighted” to have been awarded sponsorship through the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Forward scheme.
The 28-year-old designer – who was joined by fellow womenswear creators Louise Gray and Mary Katrantzou and menswear designer James Long in receiving the prestigious accolade – will receive a cash prize to assist him in showcasing collections for the next two consecutive seasons at London Fashion Week.
He said: “I’m delighted to be receiving Fashion Forward sponsorship. It is a huge accolade for the brand and I am excited about what the future holds.”
Meanwhile, Caroline Rush, chief executive officer at the BFC, praised Henry and his fellow winners as an “exceptionally talented group of designers”.
She said: “The recipients for this year’s Fashion Forward sponsorship are an exceptionally talented group of designers.
“2012 is set to be a momentous year, not only for fashion industry, but the UK and I am looking forward to seeing Henry, Louise, James and Mary, taking strides forward in their business development.
“Menswear in London will be put in the spotlight this year making now the perfect time to introduce a menswear prize to Fashion Forward.”
Established six years ago to provide funding to emerging British design talent, the BFC’s Fashion Forward sponsorship has previously been awarded to the likes of Christopher Kane, Giles Deacon, Jonathan Saunders and Erdem.
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Fashion News
By shinychris on January 20th, 2012
Prada will launch a museum for 24 hours on Tuesday (24.01.12). The Italian fashion label has worked with Milan-based artist and satirist Francesco Vezzoli to create the pop up venue at the historic Palais d’Iena in Paris, which will be divided into three sections; historic, contemporary and forgotten.
The festivities will begin with an invitation-only dinner on January 24 before the space turns into an exclusive nightclub visible online at www.24hoursmuseum.com and then opens to the public on Wednesday (25.01.12).
Speaking about the initiative, where he will show his personal tribute to femininity through interpretations of classical sculptures that make reference to contemporary divas – Francesco explained to vogue.co.uk: “They are my icons turned into sculptures and placed on marble pedestals.”
The museum will close on January 25 at 8.30 pm when the 24-hour period comes to an end.
Prada caused a sensation on Sunday (15.01.12) when Miuccia Prada – who has been at the helm of the Italian fashion house since 1978 – recruited some of Hollywood’s hottest stars, including Jamie, Adrien Brody, William Defoe and Gary Oldman, to model the autumn/winter menswear collection at Milan Fashion Week.
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Fashion News, Uncategorized
By Andrea Petrou on November 24th, 2011
Replicas of Bella Swan’s Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 wedding dress have gone on sale.
The Carolina Herrera designed gown – worn by actress Kristen Stewart in the movie – provided the inspiration for the $799 dress adapted by designer Michael Shettel for the collaboration between Summit Entertainment and bridal retailer Alfred Angelo and Michael admitted keeping the price down was a struggle.
He said: “There were pricing issues to try to get it down to $799. That was the biggest issue more than design issues.”
The dress features liquid satin instead of the silk used on the gown worn by Bella when she married her vampire love Edward Cullen in the film.
Carolina is also set to sell gowns which follow the same design as Bella’s dress at her CHNY boutique and the designer recently revealed Kristen found trying on the dress for the first time an emotional experience.
She told Vogue.co.uk: “In the initial fitting when Kristen put the dress on and looked in the mirror, she was very moved. In that moment she was not an actress or a character in a film, she was a bride, and a happy one at that. It is always very important to make the bride happy, of course, and in this case I was delighted to do so. It was a very special moment for both Kristen and the character of Bella to share.
“A wedding dress is both an intimate and personal for a woman – it must reflect the personality and style of the bride. Bella’s dress is romantic and filled with a timeless sophistication, very similar to the character. In a way, this dress served as a symbol of the character’s coming of age and introduction into womanhood.”
Tags: Breaking Dawn, buy, Kirstin Stewart, Twlight saga, wedding dress
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Christmas gifts, Department Stores, Events, Fashion News
By shinychris on November 24th, 2011
Over the past few years we’ve seen QR codeseverywhere, on food, clothes and evengravestones. Yes, we said gravestones.
Well this Christmas, we’ll be seeing hundreds of them on all kinds of clothes, gifts and furniture items, as online marketplace eBay intends to use them to make shopping even easier in its festive pop-up shop.
The brand is launching a new Christmas boutique in London at the beginning of December, which aims to give stressed shoppers the best of both worlds, the in-store browsing experience with the selection, deals and distinct lack of queuing we’ve become accustomed to online.
The new boutique will stock a range of items and each will have its own unique QR code. Shoppers then use their phones to scan these QR codes to buy without the fuss, queuing, tills and even bags, because once you’ve purchased something it’ll get delivered straight to your door. Goodbye awkward tube journey with 5,487,823 bags and no air!
eBay’s new shopping concept seems like a brilliant idea, it gives us peace of mind that the items we’re buying actually look good in real life and it’s popping up (sorry) just in time for Christmas. However, just like buying things with a store card sometimes doesn’t feel real, buying things by swiping your phone around like you’re a little kid playing shop might not seem real too, so be careful you don’t overdo it.
Via ShinyShiny.
Tags: ebay, pop up shop, qr codes, retail
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Events, Fashion News
By Elisabeth on November 17th, 2011
London’s Victoria and Albert museum is to host an exhibition of some of fashion’s most-famous dresses next year.
Ballgowns: British Glamour since 1950 will see dresses worn by the likes of late Diana, Princess of Wales and actresses Elizabeth Hurley and Sandra Bullock take center stage. With designs dating back to the early fifties, these famous frocks will have been seen on celebrities as they walked the red carpet at film premieres as well as the British Fashion Awards and the Golden Globes.
The exhibition will run from 19 May 2012 to 6 January 2013, and will showcase designs by Dame Vivienne Westwood, the late Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and Norman Hartnell. The latter has created pieces for both Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother and the McQueen label was, as we all know, behind the stunning wedding dress worn by Kate Middleton as she joined the royal family in April.
Other dresses in the exhibition include designs worn by Bianca Jagger and Sandra Bullock.
Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 runs from 19 May 2012 – 6 January 2013
Tags: Alexander McQueen, ballgowns, fashion exhibition, V&A, Victoria and Albert, Vivienne Westwood
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campaign, Designer collaborations, Fashion News
By Elisabeth on November 2nd, 2011
Having made her fame – and turned herself into a LA style icon and fashion designer for her own brand Whitney Eve – through reality TV show The Hills, Whitney Port has now set her eyes on conquering Britain by becoming the latest celebrity to front a collection for Very.co.uk.
Joining Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby, who both design for the brand, Whitney is the face of the Autumn Winter 2011/12 capsule collection for the Love Label and Love Label Luxe.
The collection is very seventies inspired and is part glam, part hippie. We’re big fans of Very’s Love label as it offers affordable yet beautiful designs. Love Label prices range from £8 to £75 and Love Label Luxe ranges from £38 to £120.
Tags: Designer collaborations, Very.co.uk, Whitney Port
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Fashion News, Features, News
By Elisabeth on November 2nd, 2011
Famous for its sexy lingerie, Agent Provocateur has made its premium collection Soirée available online. The range, which launched two years ago, has until now only been sold through selected stores worldwide because some of the items contain Swarovski crystals, making them so expensive that they need their own security.
Made from the finest silks, all Soirée items are sold in limited edition so are quite covetable objects.
To mark the online launch, Agent Provocateur has created a short horror film, Fleurs Du Mal, which sees stunning robot-vampire like models playing… almost torturing each other while dressed in the rather risky lingerie.
The most expensive item of the collection, the £15,000 playsuit will however unfortunately not be available online.
CHECK OUT THE GALLERY BELOW FOR MORE OF THE COLLECTION
Agent Provocateur - Soiree
Tags: Agent Provocateur, luxury lingerie, Soirée
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Designers, Fashion News, Features, Gallery
By Elisabeth on October 24th, 2011
After months of anticipation images of the Versace for H&M collection have just been unveiled – including some great campaign shots – and while the complete collection is pretty amazing we have put our favourite pieces into a gallery.
The designer high street collection is available from 17th November with prices ranging from £19.99 for jewellery, £69.99 for shoes, £24.99 for leggings, and between £49.99 to £179.99 for dresses. We have already got our eyes on one or three items…
Check out more campaign shots below the gallery
Tags: H&M designer collaborations, high street, Versace, Versace for H&M
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