Fairtrade & Vintage Fashion Show 2011
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Paris 2011 : Couture Highlights
Last week served as a reminder in a world consumed by ‘fast fashion’ and ‘value clothing’, that somewhere, sometime not so long ago people spent luxurious amounts of money on handmade, one off gowns.Although the original, faithful clients have died off, the greatest fashion houses still see the necessity in keeping Couture a thing of [...]
Creep Chic
Rising from the city streets, and in particular London’s King’s Road, some forgotten footwear is striding out from the subcultures and onto our high-street: the Brothel Creeper. Favourites of first-generation Punks and the Rockability crowd, the creepers are making a comeback! For a standing statement, rely on Underground Originals’ authentic approach with these Wulfrun Red [...]
Ballet Beautiful
Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Black Swan’ has caused a stir amongst the movie and fashion world alike, with the entrancing nature of Natalie Portman’s Oscar-worthy performance emulated in the ethereal Rodarte designs. High-end and high-street could not fail to be captured, with chiffon and sheer lace a flutter from catwalk to counter. American Apparel is a one-stop [...]
Item of the Week : Between-season dressing
Between-season dressing can be tricky, so here is a suggestion as to what to wear, now. Images of Spring/ Summer 2011 are already littering the pages of fashion magazines, and Seventies style sex appeal is one of the predominant trends of the season. Eye-popping shades (oranges, blues, reds and purples) mixed with a glamorous gypsy [...]
The gem of Leeds shopping?
The Leeds Corn Exchange is set to retain its position as the most unique shopping experience in the city.
Outfit of the Week : From Russia with Love
Clockwise from top: Oversized Raccoon Beret from intermix.co; Thakoon Mongolian Fur Gilet from lagarconne.com; American Eagle Women’s Pointelle Tights (Black) from Ae.com; Alexander McQueen clutch from Matchesfashion.com; Leather gloves from theoutnet.com; Dovima nail polish from NARS; Pearl necklace from modcloth.com; ’Rouge Prodige’ Lipstick from Clarin; Unique 140 black zipper boots from Christian Louboutin; Black bead [...]
London Calling : House of Holland’s new collection
House of Holland have done it again with their irrevocably stylish City range of tights and jumpers. Taking inspiration from the landmarks of London, Paris, New York and LA, the fashion label, fronted by lascivious Lancashire lad Henry Holland, has produced a lusty worthy collection of key A/W pieces. A snatch at just £12, the [...]