So we'll admit it, we're addicted to social networking just like the next good fashionista. We can't help but follow our favourite designers on Twitter, and upload all of last night's fabulous soiree photos onto Facebook. Then came the nightlife inspired Gucci Eyeweb site, and now Burberry are making social networking the height of fashion, with Art Of The Trench.
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In addition to its existing location at Clifford St, Louis Vuitton has announced it is opening a temporary Christmas store at Selfridges London from November 2nd 2009 to January 10th 2010. The store, which will contain a 19-metre wall displaying 200 small leather goods and a window space with Louis Vuitton's "Holidazzle" animations, will wrap all gifts in unique clash-coloured ribbons, exclusive to Selfridges.
Focusing on a wide range of gift items from the Louis Vuitton portfolio, the temporary space will feature leather goods, sunglasses, belts, textiles, jewellery and city guides, as well as dog accessories, including collars, bags and leads in new colours and styles, which can be personalised by hot stamping. One of the highlights of the store will be an exclusive dog motif T-shirt designed by Louis Vuitton’s Artistic Director, Marc Jacobs. The T-shirts will be available in a wide range of colours; perfect for that must-have present this Christmas.
According to Grazia, the Vivienne Westwood warehouse sale is happening on Friday 30th October, between 6.30pm-9pm, and Saturday 31st October, between 10am-4pm, at 30-40 Elcho Street in London.
News of the sale was revealed shortly after the iconic British designer, who is known to create outlandish couture clothing, spoke this weekend about how a prominent investor chose to back another designer over her in the early 1990s. With four clothing lines, accessories, custom bridal and eveningwear, and annual sales of about £225 million, we bet they’re regretting that now. “They could have made money with me. They lost it,” said Vivienne. To avoid making the same mistake, mark the date in your diary if you, like us, love the notorious Westwood for her elegance-meets-punk fashion.
Searching for the perfect wedding gown? Listen up. We've been accustomed to lusting after the Temperley Bridal collection, and now we can unveil (no puns intended) another designer, turning their hand to the bridal market, much to our delight. Alberta Ferretti revealed her bridal collection in Milan in July, and will be bringing her collection to The Designer Wedding Show, next weekend in London. The new collection by Ferretti will be showing alongside designers such as Valentino, Elie Saab and Sassi Holford, so is definitely the place for fashionable brides-to-be... and maybe those of us who aren't engaged, too. We can window shop, right?
From Runway to Realway, Matthew Williamson's S/S10 collection is already setting trends. With his return to London after 7 years, his latest show is a perfect celebration of London's 25th anniversary of fashion. Although the show was a clear progression from his bohemian goddess looks of nearly a decade ago, the grown up glamour was a winning departure. The collection was awash with sugary tones and soft metallics, with the usual bold prints a lot more subdued, only appearing in a few signature pieces. Instead luxurious leathers, statement embellishments and cut-out details stole the show, but overall subtlety was the key for success.
Teaming leather trousers with a hint of pattern from her headscarf and jacket, this London based design student sums up the trend perfectly, whilst adding her own personal stamp to the look.
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Ali Michael is officially one of our favourite models. Having bumped into her several times during London Fashion Week, The Fash Pack finally managed to sit down with her backstage at the Betty Jackson show to discuss what she thought of the show and what she loves about London.
Ever fancied yourself as the next Mark Wahlberg, Jamie Dornan or Freddie Ljungberg? Today could be your big chance - Calvin Klein underwear have recently announced that their next UK in-store male model casting event will be taking place today, between 12pm and 5pm, at their Calvin Klein Jeans store on Regents Street, London. The prestigious panel of judges is said to include their current underwear muse - actor and model - Jamie Dornan, executives from renowned Select Model Management and key members of the media industry.
