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Sep 16

Michael Bastian to launch debut womenswear collection

New York menswear designer Michael Bastian is to launch his first ever womenswear collection for Swedish lifestyle brand Gant in spring/summer ’11.

The new range will include tailored separates, dresses, denim and swimwear. The collection was due to preview last night at New York Fashion Week and will be unveiled to the UK press mid-October.

However, Gant has given us a sneak preview of the new collection with this romantic, European-feeling film (above), describing the range as ‘modern, contemporary with a fashion edge’.

Michael Bastian launched his debut autumn/winter menswear collection for Gant last month, featuring a lacrosse inspired men’s American sportswear collection.

Michael said: “For a while now I’ve been thinking about expanding into women’s design, and I’m really happy and grateful that Gant is giving me this opportunity. I’m very excited to begin exploring who the female counterpart is to my Gant guy. While he is pretty straightforward and sporty, I feel the Gant by Michael Bastian girl will be a little more of a surprise.”

The new womenswear line will be available at Selfridges, Gant’s own brand stores and online at www.gantuk.com.

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Sep 13

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WIN: Pink Blackberry Pearl 3G for FashionBite readers

Blackberry Pearl 3G for FashionBite readers
THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED

FashionBite has teamed up with the lovely people at Vodafone to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a pink Blackberry Pearl 3G, worth £300.

If you want all the regular features of a Blackberry but in a compact, more manageable size- the Pearl 3G is for the one you. And in a shocking metallic pink – you’re sure to stand out from the crowd!

Simply answer this question:

What fabulous piece(s) of clothing can’t you live without this autumn/winter?

Personally, I can’t wait to purchase a winter coat, I’m thinking wool military-style in dark navy.

Simply post your answer in the comment box below to be in with a chance of winning.

A winner will be picked at random on Thursday September 30.

Good Luck!

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Sep 11

Asos launches new video channel Asos Tee-V

Asos launches Asos Tee-V Asos has launched a new fashion video channel, Asos Tee-V.

The channel will showcase key Fashion Week footage from London, New York, Milan and Paris including catwalk shows, designer interviews, parties and behind the scenes. During London Fashion Week (which launches next Friday), new films will hit the site at 8 pm every night.

It will also be updated weekly with localised content focusing on city-specific info including Q&A’s with local designers, bloggers, street style picture galleries and city tips from celebrities.

To celebrate the launch, Asos has collaborated with Louise Gray and Antipodium, two fab London designers, to create exclusive tee designs to accompany the video and editorial content.

The launch kicks off today with new video footage of a catwalk event Asos co-hosted with Teen Vogue in New York for Fashion’s Night Out.

Check it out for yourselves at www.asos.com/tee-v

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Sep 9

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Vogue’s Fashion Night Out: PICS OF THE NIGHT

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Lily Allen launched her new vintage fashion boutique Lucy in Disguise at Selfridges (above), with co-partner and sister Sarah. The store will initially be a pop-up shop in Selfridges, but will move to the womenswear floor during London Fashion Week. She is also opening a Lucy in Disguise vintage shop in Covent Garden during LFW. The store will offer vintage designer pieces to rent and buy.

Fashionbite then headed to John Lewis for a Cosmopolitan cocktail (or two!), to celebrate the launch its new womenswear floor, which I have to say looks amazing! Complete with autumnal trees as centre pieces, the floor is sexy, modern and fresh. Model turned accessories designer Laura Bailey was mingling around, along with other designers and lots of John Lewis management who were extremely excited about the new opening.John Lewis new womenswear floorVogues's Fashion's Night Out Vogues's Fashion's Night Out Walking down Oxford Street, music pumped out of every store and the atmosphere was brilliant. Debenhams rolled out the red carpet, complete with mock paparazzi who took your picture as you entered the shop and Zara had live models standing on podiums in the entrance. Gwyneth Paltrow also made a guest appearance at friend Stella McCartney’s store on Bruton Street and none other than Giorgio Armani hosted a fabulous cocktail party with British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman.

Fashionbite also caught up with Daisy Lowe at the re-launch of Biba at House of Fraser. She looked gorgeous (and very tall in real life!). The store was packed, with a DJ playing house music- it felt like the VIP area of a club. Customers also seemed to be loving the new collection as there appeared to be lots of purchasing!Vogues's Fashion's Night Out Vogues's Fashion's Night Out

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Sep 6

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Biba relaunches at House of Fraser: PICS OF THE COLLECTION

Biba for House of FraserBiba for House of FraserBiba for House of FraserBiba for House of FraserBiba for House of FraserBiba for House of FraserBiba relaunches at House of Fraser Iconic ’60′s fashion brand Biba is to relaunch at House of Fraser this week.

After famously closing in the mid ’70′s, the Biba brand resurfaced in 2006 and after re-jigging its design team was eventually bought out by House of Fraser last year.

Biba was the cutting-edge fashion brand of its day and its new creative team have turned to the archives for inspiration, with a modern twist.

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I loved the collection, fabulous standout pieces and perfect for all those Christmas parties! It had a 1920′s style feel to it with fur, feathers, sequins and a v.on-trend leopard print coat. I loved the graphic painterly prints on maxi dresses as well. Key silouettes looked to next season with the cape and shift dress.

Model Daisy Lowe has been unveiled as the new face of the brand. Sources tell me it is a match made in heaven as Daisy is a massive Biba fan and knows almost more about the brand than its new creative team.

The collection, which includes handbags and chunky costume jewellery, launches in selected House of Fraser stores September on 9.

It’s definitely worth a look!

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Sep 3

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Levi’s party rocks for launch of new Curve ID jeans

Liam Gallagher at Levi's Curve ID launch partyAlexa Chung and Florence Welch at the launch of Levi's Curve ID jeans

I headed to the launch party of Levi’s new Curve ID jeans last night at Studio Valbonne in Soho. It was a brilliant night- far too much vodka and a lot of dancing!

The night was like a who’s who of cool celebs- attended by the likes of Liam Gallagher, Florence Welch, Alexa Chung and Henry Holland.

Pixie Geldof, who models in the new campaign (alongside DJ Miss Nine and indie musician Lykke Li) also gave her first ever performance with band Violet. I have to say, she was absolutely brilliant. She has an incredible voice- strong and earthy- and the songs were all written by her too. I want to hear more…definitely one to watch!

The party was celebrating the launch of Levi’s new Curve ID jeans. After researching over 60,000 different female bodyshapes worldwide, Levi’s has come up with 3 distinct body shapes which it has named Slight, Demi and Bold Curve.

The strapline of the new campaign is all about shape, rather than size. The idea is that you can have leg length, waist size and now a third dimension shape. The jeans should all look the same, no matter what your size, but you will be fitted with one of the 3 distinct body shapes. A Levi’s shop assistant will measure you in store to get the perfect fit.

Levi's new Curve ID jeansThe day before the launch party, I popped down to the Levi’s store on Regent Street for a fitting. I ended up with a fab pair of skinnies that fit perfectly- 26″ waist, 32″ leg length and a Demi.

It makes sense, similar to the Duo fitting I attended the other night. We seem to be looking more and more for that bespoke fit from our fashion brands and the new Curve ID jeans do just that.

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Sep 2

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Zara launches online

Zara launches online store Zara has launched its first ever online store in the UK..so excited!

It already has over 4.5 million facebook friends online, which I’m sure it’s hoping to translate into online sales!

The site (www.zara.com) looks great- is simple, easy to navigate and shows the product on models as well as mannequins with the ability zoom in.

Delivery charges are £3.95 but customers can order online and pick-up in store if preferred.

Inditex, Zara’s parent group and the world’s biggest clothing company by sales, has also launched online stores for Zara in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and Germany. Forecasters believe the online stores could boost sales by 10% for Zara in a year.

Zara is not the only retailer to take the leap online in recent weeks.

Gap and Banana Republic recently launched online stores and H&M plans to debut online in the next few weeks.

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