My Autumn Favourites: Gold Details
Is there a better way to make a statement this Autumn than with a pair of heels? These stunning Dune heels from John Lewis do just that. Not only do they catch your eye with their vibrant colour, but how could anyone ignore
LFW AW17: Mary Katrantzou
A magical spectacular hit the runway when Mary Katrantzou showcased an AW17 collection inspired by the Disney film Fantasia. Known in the fashion community for her intricate prints and beautifully detailed garments, she offered exactly that. As the lights faded, the
LFW AW17: Topshop Unique
Colourful, one word to describe Topshop Unique’s Autumn/ Winter 2017 fashion show. As one of the most popular shows of London Fashion Week and a hot-spot to see all the famous faces, the Topshop Unique show is always one to watch.
From sketch to swatch: the life of a fashion designer
Away from the piles of paperwork, sketches and fabric swatches, Lisa Cairns tells us how she built her fashion collection with nothing but entrepreneurial spirit When asked if she had any experience in the industry before her fashion brand Dear Madam
Luxury department store Flannels will open in Sunderland this month
This month will see one of the UK’s leading luxury retailers open a store in Sunderland. For over 40 year Flannels has had a reputation as the go-to destination for designer goods, with stores including Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool, but this
Jonathan Saunders joins Diane Von Furstenberg as Chief Creative Officer
Scottish born designer, Jonathan Saunders, is joining Belgium born designer Diane von Furstenberg immediately as chief creative officer. 38-year-old Saunders, who closed his London based label back in December 2015, will be responsible for the overall creative direction of the brand. Diane
Meet one girl who turns old clothes into new trends
It was last summer when Abbey discovered her talent. The now 20-year-old said: “I didn’t really have many summer clothes and I didn’t really want to go out and spend loads of money. I had a few pairs of jeans
Investing in fashion: could your handbags make money?
Waiting lists of up to six years have created an insatiable demand for the elusive Hermès Birkin handbag - inflating their prices on the second hand market at a faster rate than gold. While the majority of us can only
Newcastle High School for Girls impress fashionistas at annual fashion show
Created by Senior School girls from 13 – 18 years old, the talented young ladies of Newcastle High School for Girls graced the catwalk on February 26 in two shows that were choreographed, staged and modelled by the girls themselves. Among
North East former Barbour designer gives new life to forgotton wartime fashion
The Beehive Brand is the brainchild of former Barbour designer, Andrea Freeman, who has created a range of knitwear for men and women made from British wool and manufactured in the UK. The first production run of the eponymous collection titled
Is there too much pressure on designers?
In October, it was announced that Alber Elbaz would leave Lanvin after 14 years as creative director, and then we were shocked to hear that Raf Simons would leave Christian Dior after three years. Now, as Jonathan Saunders leaves his
First look at Fashion Designer Pam Hogg’s Brit Awards
my studio..sneak preview ..secret project..🎨🎨 A photo posted by PAM HOGG (@pamhoggfashion) on Nov 23, 2015 at 12:38am PST It was announced yesterday that Scottish-born fashion designer Pam Hogg has designed The BRIT Awards trophies for 2016. Each uniquely bespoke trophy will be