WIN! Fashion Fabulous London – the ultimate shopping guide
We had been super-excited when a copy of Fashion Fabulous London 2012 hit our desk. This guidebook with added style is an encylopaedia of where to shop for fashion and accessories in London.
Even long-term London residents will come across some new gems amongst the hundreds of shops listed, from designer names to high street favourites, large malls to tiny boutiques. Each one is extensively reviewed and rated for wow factor, choice, service and cost, with specifics on sizing, genre (classic, glam, cool, urban and so on) and a lot more.
The book (£12.99) is written by Tracy Rose and Russell Rose, who are stalwarts of the London Fashion scene. Tracy is a famous face at Fashion Week and Royal Ascot thanks to her amazing hats, and both are hugely knowledgable when it comes to shopping in our fair city. Rest assured they’ve left no stone unturned in their hunt for London’s ideal shopping spots, from Chanel boutiques to charity shops!
Andrea Riseborough In Marios Schwab – ‘W.E’ London Premiere
Andrea Riseborough was a vision of perfection once once more as she stepped out for the ‘W.E.’ London premiere.
For the London Film Festival premiere, the British actress wore Christian Dior, but on this occasion she opted for a far more modern day Marios Schwab dress from the Fall 2011 collection.
Her burgundy silk-satin dress with a chiffon underlay was paired with a pair of striped pumps.
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Moschino Cheap And Chic PLUS Belstaff Hit London Fashion Week!
Following the thrilling announcement that Stella McCartney is poised to re-join the London Fashion Week roster as nicely as McQ, the diffusion line from Alexander McQueen, comes the equally thrilling news that for the 1st time ever, Moschino Inexpensive And Chic will show in London next season too!
That’s right, fash fans, Moschino’s sister line is moving from its typical spot on Milan’s Fashion Week schedule and coming to our fair capital. The venue is nevertheless to be announced but we do know that the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection will be shown on Saturday, 18th February between 1.30pm-3.30pm. EEEP. Meanwhile, the Moschino principal line collection will show in the course of Milan Fashion Week as usual.
‘To debut in London with Moschino Affordable And Chic is one thing I have been thinking about for a although,’ says Creative Director of Moschino, Rossella Jardini. ‘To have presence in a new city provides the younger line a stronger, much more autonomous personality. London is renowned for its contemporary style and popular sense of humoUr creating it the ideal location to exhibit Moschino Low-cost And Chic’s DNA and energy.’
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Madonna wears Jean Paul Gaultier dress and Dolce & Gabbana cape for WE London premiere
Madonna hasn’t exactly got a wonderful track record for her involvement in the film world (hello, The Next Best Thing) but on red carpet dressing? No 1 can beat her! Her Madgesty pulled out the fashion stops for London premiere of her new movie WE, wearing a Jean Paul Gaultier dress with a Dolce & Gabbana cape, those red gloves and oh just a few jewels!
Madonna has directed the film, which tells the story of King Edward VIII’s adore affair with the Wallis Simpson that eventually led to the King’s abdication in 1936. As with her previous red carpet outfits for WE, Madonna stuck to the movie’s ladylike theme in London tonight with 40’s styled hair and red lips reminiscent of the tortured heroine of her film.
Moschino Cheap & Chic and Belstaff to show at London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week gains but a lot more support this season as two new designers have been added to the currently busy schedule.
It really is been announced today that Moschino will be showing its younger line, Affordable & Chic on Saturday February 18th, although leisurewear brand Belstaff will show on February 19th.
London has extended been the (spiritual, if not physical) house of younger, much more inventive designers, so it makes sense that Low-cost & Chic (pictured above) would move here. The young-at-heart diffusion line willl fit perfectly into the schedule alongside other cool and quirky labels like Meadham Kirchoff and Basso & Brooke.
As creative director Rossella Jardini said, “London is renowned for its contemporary style and well-known sense of humor producing it the ideal spot to exhibit Moschino Inexpensive and Chic’s DNA and power.
Don’t Tread on London, Says Sarah Mower
British newspaper the Telegraph‘s Sarah Mower (also the British Fashion Council’s ambassador for emerging talent) is the latest to opine on the London-Milan fashion week schism, since the spring 2013 show schedules nevertheless are not resolved, you see. “I [feel] a sense of incredulity but no anxiety about the date issue. London is so strong now that it cannot be trodden on — I discover it almost funny that Italy hadn’t but realised that. London has wonderful assistance coming from the United States and Conde Nast, and it will be sorted out.”
Anne Hathaway’s campaign for Tod’s Spring 2012 collection
It was a case of two is far better than 1 for Anne Hathaway who even though shooting Tod’s Autumn/Winter 2011 campaign in London decided to get the Spring/Summer 2012 campaign in the can at the same time.
Regardless of the ads becoming photographed a although ago this is our very first appear at the photos taken by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. While her prior campaign saw her draped across the hood of a red convertible, for Spring Anne is searching clean and sharp. Wearing a chic beige outfit, the newly-engaged actress poses in a pair of pink ballerina flats, clutch purse and signature Tod’s shopper bag.
“I have been a longtime fan of Tod’s and was very excited to be a portion of exploring a new side of their identity with the launch of their Signature Collection,” Hathaway said.
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Meryl Streep Looks Regal in Blue
Meryl Streep wore a black maxi dress by Stella McCartney below a royal blue Lindsey Thornburg coat to The Iron Lady European premiere in London these days. She finished her outfit with a necklace by Alexis Bittar and Michael Kors boots.
Meryl usually looks fashionable and put-together (as did her character Margaret Thatcher). Thoughts?
