Within hours of the much anticipated launch - the West and APC menswear collaboration completely sold out. Getting your hands on a piece was no easy feat considering the heavy stream of traffic caused a cyber crash. But don't fret if your … [Read more...]
John Galliano to Design Theatrical Costumes For Stephen Fry?
Rumored to be designing the costumes for the role of Lady Bracknell once more, John Galliano already has some practice in this area. Although the first time around the part was played by Judi Dench - if speculation is true - Galliano will providing … [Read more...]
The (Regent) Street is Your Catwalk
Get your model walks ready, ladies because this Sunday, 21st July, Regent Street is holding a 100-metre catwalk show - and you could be the star. Thanks, in part, to the Victoria and Albert Museum, members of the public are invited to hit the runway … [Read more...]
Win Great Music Film DVDs with SPIKE ISLAND
To mark the release of SPIKE ISLAND – the new movie about four guys and their journey to The Stone Roses most famous gig – we’ve got some brilliant films about music to give away: Stoned, Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten, and Human … [Read more...]
Shake It Baby
We love New York for many reasons; pretzel stands on every corner, Marilyn Monroe-style moments as we accidentally-on-purpose step over a subway vent, thrift stores, juice bars and the acceptance of denim shorts worn with Hunter wellies. But most … [Read more...]
Lulu Guinness Paint Project 2013
Lulu Guinness, the Brit designer renowned for her lip-motif handbags, has partnered up with 'explosive' artist Joseph Steele for Paint Project, which aims to fuse together art and fashion. On Friday, Guinness celebrated the collaboration at … [Read more...]
New Labelling Laws for Beauty Products
You can't put a limit on beauty - or so we thought, until this past Thursday, the European Union announced a new Cosmetics Regulation that has been three years in the making. Under the new guidance, we can now count on our favourite mascara to not … [Read more...]
Moves Like Jagger
No amount of heat could keep the 65,000 Londoners away from their beloved Rolling Stones at the British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park this weekend. "Anyone here who was here in 1969?" asked Jagger. And for a lucky few there was a "Welcome back – … [Read more...]
And God Created Woman. . .
by Chrissy Iley I’m a fool for marketing. When NARS first introduced the Orgasm blusher it hooked me not only to the cheek shade but to the shop itself. Once inside I realised that the NARS colours are unique – vibrant, clever, punchy, subtle … [Read more...]
Dare To Bare: Oh So Vein
If you are anything like us, and by that I mean human, then you'll no doubt be having last minute bikini-body baring panics. No matter how strict you have been with your diet nor how hardcore you've been going at it in the gym, for most of us there … [Read more...]
Fashion Focus: Thomas Tait
Canadian born womenswear designer Thomas Tait, was clearly born to be a fashion designer. Having completed his technical degree at the College LaSalle in Montreal, he went on to become the youngest ever graduate for an MA in womenswear at Central … [Read more...]
Get Seriously Cool Eyes
by Chrissy Iley Occasionally I come across by accident or I’m given a product and I realise straight away it’s a hero product and I find it hard to be without it. Especially if it’s directly confronting an area of which I am insecure, like my … [Read more...]
Women Only For Karl Lagerfeld
The show must go on - and on and on - at least when it comes to French fashion house, Chanel. Earlier this week, half of the fashion world appeared to have flown out to Singapore for the unveiling of the Chanel cruise 2014 collection - as well … [Read more...]
Celebrities Go Wild for Charity
Earlier this week, at a party hosted by the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, A-list celebrities got wild at the Animal Ball. Held at Lancaster House in St. James Place, the Delevingne sisters seemed to be the number one supporters of the … [Read more...]
Rosamund Pike Designs LK Bennett Bags
Not just happy with being the face of LK Bennett, actress Rosamund Pike is even more involved with the luxury brand this season, turning her hand to accessory design. The multi-talented actress cum model now adds fashion designer to her CV - can you … [Read more...]
Dove’s New Camera-Shy Campaign
Have you ever looked in a mirror and wondered if the reflection staring back at you is the same as that which other people see when they look at you? I often wonder whether the features that I find fault with are amplified due to my hyper-awareness, … [Read more...]
The Courtyard Summer Social
Finally, now that it's here, we're thoroughly embracing this lovely summer - and with alfresco dining at the heart of attempting to turn London into an exotic Med location - we'll be heading to the Corinthia Hotel London and its newly launched The … [Read more...]
We Do Love You, Miles
The Miles Aldridge's retrospective, I Only Want You To Love Me, launched yesterday at Somerset House. And it's Aldridge in his most saturated form. From the technicolour palette, juxtaposition of the mundane with the hyper-glamorous to his … [Read more...]
Fashion in Motion: Jenny Packham
To celebrate 25 years in the business, the successful British label, Jenny Packham, renowned for being a favourite of Kate Middleton's, is set to host four runway shows at the V&A Museum using the Raphael Gallery as the backdrop. Featuring … [Read more...]
Material Girl, Rita Ora, Hits London
Joining the likes of Georgia May Jagger and Kelly Osbourne, Rita Ora has hit the streets of London to star in the Material Girl marketing campaign for the autumn collection - availably exclusively at Macy's. Handpicked by designers Madonna and her … [Read more...]
Film Trailer: Lovelace
Lovelace, starring Amanda Seyfried and Peters Sarsgaard, is a film about Linda Lovelace and her rise to fame after meeting Chuck Traynor and moving to New York, where she starred in one of the most controversial films of all time, Deep … [Read more...]
Harrods’ Handbag Narratives
In this generation of competitive online shopping - generating foot-traffic into shops is harder than ever. Even London's famously iconic department store, Harrods, has come up with a marketing ploy to draw customers inside. But what a draw it is. … [Read more...]
Cat Café
by Chrissy Iley If I ever went to Japan the only reason to go there is for the cat cafés. In Japan people live in tiny buildings that often don’t allow pets, or there’s a one cat rule like a one child rule in China. Anyway, the Japanese love their … [Read more...]
Heidi Klum Ad Gets Banned in LA
Robin Thicke and Justin Timberlake seem to have set a new fashion trend this season- although it's totally sans clothing. And Heidi Klum has swiftly followed suit, at least in LA she has. Because, whilst Robin Thicke and Justin Timerblake have both … [Read more...]