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Features, Festivals, Gallery, Trend Alert
By emilyborrett on August 23rd, 2011
Jessie J wore a quirky lilac-fringed bodysuit for her performance at V Festival
If you’re sad that summer is pretty much over now and you’d like to cling on to your louche, festival-style outfits as much longer as possible, it’s worth taking note of the summer’s fringing trend which will happily still be wearable when winter comes. We spotted more than a couple of artists rocking the trend at V Festival over the weekend, as Jessie J wore a quirky eighties-inspired bodysuit with purple fringed sleeves for a dramatic take on dancewear and Katy B teamed black skinny jeans and a band T-shirt with her fringed black cardigan for a 70s hard rock look.
Wild West-influenced styles are huge for this Autumn/Winter, a look that fringing and tasselled pieces will fit into nicely. For wrapping up warm you could try Urban Outfitter’s amazing plaid hooded cape with tassels (checks and tartan are massive this season too) and team with a little dress and opaque tights for a snug and chic back-to-school look. Or if you want to go a bit more down the evening-wear route try a showgirl-style fringed dress like the amazingly sexy dip-dyed red one that we found at Rare – big earrings and some simple high-heeled sandals will make you look like a glamorous heiress.
Of course, if you’re tentative when it comes to the idea of head-to-toe fringing and can’t get the image of Dolly Parton out of your head, a simple fringed bag or accessory can add a touch of laidback bohemian cool to an outfit. We love ASOS’ black fringed hoop earrings – so Edie Sedgwick.
Check out the gallery for our favourite fringed pieces on the high street.
Tags: 70s, autumn/winter, bag, bodysuit, bohemian, boho, festival style, fringing, jacket, Jessie J, Katy B, summer, tassel, Trend Alert, wild west
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Features, Gallery, Trend Alert
By emilyborrett on August 16th, 2011
White Print Fur Coat
Thanks to this season's love for a mixture of tactile fabrics, fur is still on the hot list. This white animal print fur coat is from River Island.
There’s nothing that gets me in the mood for Autumn’s arrival than a brand spanking new snuggly, warm coat – luckily the coat is a key piece this season for channelling the Autumn/Winter trends.
On the Burberry Prorsum catwalk it was all about cute duffel coats in cheerfully bright shades of orange, blue, red and yellow, with leather detailing – luckily Topshop has already released a postbox-red coat that’s really similar to the ones seen at Burberry. Just team with a sixties miniskirt and a Breton top and you’ve got a classic look that’s good to go. Another colourful favourite was Asos’ bright and shiny blue rainmac, which is both chic and practical – it’ll look adorable with tights, a tea dress and some retro ankle boots.
Other designers went for a more mad, all-over-the-place approach to mixing textiles and print this season – if you want to get in on this season’s incredibly chic “mad bag lady” look (one I’ve been rocking for years now, I might add) then a tactile or patterned coat is a good place to start. At River Island we loved their white animal-printed fur coat, which could look cool clashing with floral or other animal prints, while at Asos it was all about their thrift-style Aztec printed coat.
If it’s the slick and sensual dominatrix look that you’re after, however, as seen at Louis Vuitton, then try out Topshop for their amazing belted mac. Clever Toppers have updated a classic by adding a leather collar and sleeves for a fetish feel. Wear with a simple black dress and patent heels for a look that’s good to go.
Check out our top 5 Autumn/Winter coats in the gallery above.
Tags: autumn/winter, coats, cold weather, craft trend, fetish, fur coat, jacket, outerwear, season, top 5, trench coat, Trend Alert
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Designer Fashions, Fashion News
By Kimberley Foster on June 19th, 2009
From Catwalk Queen…
Diane von Furstenberg, who has strived for copyright inclusion as part of her role as CFDA president, has settled out of court after being accused of improper copying. DvF will now pay the designers of Mercy of Canada an undisclosed sum and will stop using the copied jacket design. Some might recall that the garment was actually pulled by Whitney Port on The City for the March ’09 cover of Elle.
“While this is an isolated incident for DVF, it is unfortunate that way too many others intentionally build businesses by stealing the work of other designers,” von Furstenberg said.
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Tags: copying, copyright, court, diane von furstenberg, east west musical, jacket, lawsuit, mercy of canada, Nicolas Ghesquiere, resort 2010 collection, settles, trademark
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Fashion News, How to Wear, New Fashions, Retail News
By Andrea Thatcher on October 25th, 2007
If you like Urban Outfitters for their trendy, hip looks but want to wear things a bit more well-made and upscale, check out New York based retailer Brooklyn Industries’ Web site brooklynindustries.com. This short-sleeved tweed “Pyrite” jacket, in brown, is on sale for $72, originally $106. The look is simple and very city-girl chic with its asymmetric closure and shawl collar.
Tags: Brooklyn Industries, jacket, New York, short sleeve, Urban Outfitters
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Designer Fashions, New Fashions, Retail News
By Andrea Thatcher on October 5th, 2007
The term “puffy” might send you reeling for your covers, filling you with a desire to hide for the day. Puffy under eyes, puffy hair, well, most anything puffy is bad. Except for this season’s puffy coats. Say goodbye to the floor-length marshmallow coats you’d only find at sporting goods stores. This season, designers are showing how being warm doesn’t mean being dowdy. This Add Down puffer wrap jacket (left) is chic in this season’s in-color gray and sleek paired with its leather belt, available at Shopbop.com for $361. Or check out this Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent cropped puff jacket (right), for $210 at Bluefly.com.
[Images: Shopbop.com, Bluefly.com, ]
Tags: Add Down, Bluefly, coat, down, jacket, puffer, puffy, Shopbop, Twelfth St by Cynthia Vincent
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Designer Fashions, Footwear, New Fashions, Retail News
By Andrea Thatcher on September 27th, 2007
If you live in New York City, you probably already know, and shop at, Steven Alan. For those of you who don’t live in the greatest city in America (sorry, I live here), Steven Alan is a designer/store. Steven Alan, the store, sells both Alan’s own work and lines like Acne Jeans, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Opening Ceremony. If you don’t live in New York, don’t fret, Steven Alan has an online shop at
stevenalan.com. New items at the webstore include this fantastic pair of
wide-leg jeans from K.A.7 for $196,
Delman patent leather boots for $495, and this
cropped puffer jacket from Rachel Comey for $425. So, if you aren’t lucky enough to live in The City, you can still shop Steven Alan’s great picks.
Tags: 3.1 Phillip Lim, boots, jacket, Opening Ceremony, patent leather, phillip lim, Rachel Comey, Steven Alan, webstore, wide leg
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Designer Fashions
By Andrea Thatcher on September 20th, 2007
The military look is so in right now. It seems as though pea coats are everywhere! Following this summer’s nautical trend, buttoned-up military looks are hot for fall. This peacoat by Martin Grant is a refershing departure from hum-drum navy in winter white ecru. The jacket is roomy enough that you can wear it over your fave sweater. It’s made in France and will keep you oh-so-toasty during those chilly autumn nights. $1,575.00 at Barneys.
Tags: autumn, Barneys, coat, jacket, military, nautical, navy, pea coat, peacoat
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Designer Fashions, Fashion News, New Fashions
By Andrea Thatcher on September 12th, 2007
The Budget Fashionista, another great fashion blog, showed a super cute plaid jacket from Chloé (above), priced at a rent breaking $2,270 at Neiman Marcus, and a just-as-cute version from Nordstrom for only $78. Since plaid continues to be in this fall and since I’m a poor New Yorker who can’t afford even $78 for a jacket, I bring you the cheaper cheap version of the Chloé jacket. This plaid jacket from Forever 21’s Heritage 1981 collection is only $22! It’s like a downtown version of Chloé’s uptown look and you can buy it while still affording to keep your electricity on.
Tags: budget fashionista, Chloe, fall, Forever21, jacket, Neiman Marcus, plaid
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Designer Fashions, Fashion News, How to Wear, New Fashions
By Elaine LaPersonerie on August 27th, 2007
The word “jacket” probably sends goose bumps down your spine, but fall IS just around the corner! So, unfortunately you have to start thinking about this season’s wardrobe. So as you soak up the last bits of summer sun, dream about the joys of fall—foliage, closet clean up, and of course, more shopping. Ahhh, doesn’t that feel good?
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Tags: Banana Republic, jacket, leather, Shiny Media
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Can you guess the designer of this black and teal off-the-shoulder mini silk dress? It’s accented with a teal bow, origami pleating, 3/4-length sleeves and a zip at the back. Hint: This designers spring 2008 collection made a smooth landing…
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