Sam Cook and Andy D'Cruze have quite the partnership going. They split their work between the West End and Hertfordshire, Sam has kids to look after when she's supposed to be designing, and the two are promoting a budding label in the time when even heavyweights like Christian Lacroix are troubled. But we think Darkest Star's quirky accessories and t-shirts have potential, and so did the crowd at London's On/Off fashion shows this season.
Here, Cook tells us about her intense work schedule (early mornings included), an infatuation with Amy Winehouse and the reason that leftovers can keep her creative.
Crowds were already queuing at 8 a.m. for Matthew Williamson's H&M collection, but last night he let a select few in to shop early. Specifically, celebs like Sienna Miller, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Mischa Barton, Amber Le Bon, Jamie Winstone and Daisy De Villeneuve.
At the Vogue-hosted event at the Regent Street flagship, Williamson said of his more price-friendly H&M line: "It's a huge honour. Their team is so fantastic. And you can buy a piece for £20 or £200. It's very price sensitive."
