Mar 2
Last night, I headed to the gorgeous Gilda’s Tryst store, tucked down the cobbled Monmouth Street just a short distance from Covent Garden. The brand is fairly young (just over two years old) and it was born out of the co-founder/designers desire to find luxurious, beautifully made vintage-style costume jewellery. Read more
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UGG Australia – my faithful friend on an icy London morning – is sexing itself up for spring. A few weeks ago I attended its SS12 launch party at the recently opened Knightsbridge store. And alongside sheepskin boots the brand also showcased killer heels, crafted leather bags and silk scarves. Read more
Hot on my spring wish-list is a strong shot of neon, in the form of a striking fluorescent bag!
Seen on the SS12 catwalks, I spotted many an acid colour satchel bag at London Fashion Week this season and what better way to inject a bit colour into your new season wardrobe?
I’ve picked out a few of my favourites… Read more
Feb 2
Following on from the huge success of Mulberry’s Alexa bag, the luxury brand has launched a fabulous new Travel Bag collection, inspired by the nostalgic glamour of vintage steamer trunks. It would have been perfect for my recent journey on The Orient Express! Read more
In the second in a series of interviews, FashionBite chats to Angela Simkins – the footwear designer for contemporary high street brand Jane Shilton – who is passionate about retail having worked in the industry all her life. She talks about the key looks for AW11 and what to look out for next season. Read more
Last night, I attended the VIP drinks for Salon QP, a luxury watch fair which kicks off today. Ronnie Wood has collaborated withe fine watch brand Bremont on a bespoke, hand painted clock collection and it was the grand unveiling last night. I interviewed him for TIME2.co.uk, read my interview here. Read more
FashionBite interviewed Alannah Murphy – the handbag designer for contemporary high street brand Jane Shilton – who has designed for the likes of All Saints, Miss Selfridge and TK Maxx, about the key trends for autumn/winter 11 and what to look out for next season. Read more
FashionBite headed to the UGG Australia launch party at its new London store (Brompton Road, Knightsbridge) last night to check out the latest AW11 ranges and sip champagne whilst TV presenter and model Jameela Jamil took to the decks. Read more
I chatted to the lovely Nicholas King at the designer exhibition in Somerset House, London Fashion Week. He produces fabulous chunky bangles and necklaces – zips, buttons, beads and sequins all hand caste in a clear resin mould. We talked about him maybe moving into rings (would be amazing!)…watch this space!
Prices range between about £130 and £250 and the designer is stocked in Liberty (amongst others) or you can buy online at NicholasKing.co.uk. Read more
I’ve just come back from Westfield Stratford City, the new East London shopping centre which opened today to hoards and hoards of excited shoppers.
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