Trainers with a fashion edge
Pro tennis brand Penn is introducing two new lines of cool footwear. So if you’re a trainer addict, keep reading. The Penn Original and Limited Edition ranges are made with the finest leathers and construction techniques by footwear specialists JBI Ltd. The ranges are geared towards those of us who want quality fashion footwear with…
Roberto Cavalli teams up with H&M
Italian glamour designer Roberto Cavalli is the next big name in fashion to collaborate with Swedish fashion retailer H&M. Like Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney and Viktor & Rolf before him, he will create a one-off collection for the chain, which will hit approximately 200 select H&M stores worldwide on 8 November of this year. The…
Hall of Shame
The acerbic wit of Mr Blackwell has struck again as his much-loved, 46 year-old New Year Worst Dressed list hit the newsstands on Wednesday morning. Always a guilty a pleasure – as long as you are not on the receiving end of his vitriolic ranting – the famous fashion critic and former fashion designer started…
Record Christmas for Liberty
Iconic London department store Liberty has enjoyed a record Christmas as sales topped £5.6 million. Although sales were slow early in the four weeks to Christmas, they later picked up to end 6 percent higher than last year, despite a 20 percent cut in floor space. Last year, the company sold the part of the…
Knight of nights
Nick Knight last night was the recipient of the prestigious Moët & Chandon Fashion Tribute 2006. To mark the occasion, he threw a lavish and spectacular Masked Ball at Strawberry Hill House, the gothic villa once belonging to Horace Walpole. Previous recipients of the award include Vivienne Westwood and Matthew Williamson. The event was attended…
Filippa K’s eco range
Filippa K is not staying behind and is offering eco friendly T-shirts branded with the Nordic Ecolabel. The range features T’s for men and women and is product with the lowest possible environmental impact. The new environmentally sustainable products are part of Filippa K’s Fall collection. The Nordic Eco-labelled garments are produced with organic cotton…
Armani Lounge at Chelsea Football Club
The Chelsea Football Club has commissioned Giorgio Armani is to create a new look for its Directors’ Suite at Stamford Bridge.To be called the “Armani Lounge”, the dining room and lounge area serves as the principal meeting place on matchdays for the Chelsea Board of Directors and for the entertainment of VIP guests. In total…
Online Christmas sales to reach 17.6bn
According to the latest figures, 4.4 million people bought goods online on Christmas Day 2007 and spent a total of £84 million, 269 per cent over last year, averaging at £19.09 per shopper. James Roper, CEO, IMRG, comments, “The only way we Brits can enjoy the nation’s favourite leisure activity – shopping – on Christmas…
LFW one more month
In four weeks time, London Fashion Week is taking over the British capital. This season there over 200 designers will be showing at the Exhibition showrooms throughout London. Catwalk shows are expected by Christopher Kane, Charles Anastase, Ossie Clark, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Temperley London, Marios Schwab, Josh Goot, adidas by Stella McCartney, House of…
Ethical Pure launches at Pure London
Showcasing stylish clothing, footwear and accessory collections, fashion trade fair Pure London will launch an ethical section called Ethical Pure, sponsored by Made. Ethical Pure will feature dedicated sections on the upper level for accessories and footwear, and ready-to-wear labels will be located on the ground floor. Ethical Pure’s sponsor Made, will bring collections designed…