March 27th, 2008 at 1:08pm |
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Since launching her eponymous label, Temperley London, in 2000, British-born designer Alice Temperley has earned a reputation as the queen of quirky, deliciously feminine knitwear, thanks to her signature hand knit, hand crocheted, intricately beaded dresses, which have caressed the curves of celebs Charlize Theron, Scarlett Johansson, Kim Cattrall, Halle […]
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March 27th, 2008 at 1:07pm |
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Muks, the furry boots made by Canadian Aboriginals, have launched a new collection for the warm weather months. Read all about it at VOGUE.COM.
Photo courtesy of Muks
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March 24th, 2008 at 4:07pm |
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March 20th, 2008 at 12:47pm |
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Designer/Founder/Conceptualist. So read the titles on Paula Thomas’s bio.
But then, what else would you expect from this modern day Renaissance woman, who did stints as a Bond Girl (A View to a Kill), model (appearing in Vogue, I.D. and Elle), and muse/right-hand to Julien MacDonald - where she co-designed and […]
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March 20th, 2008 at 12:41pm |
Submitted by Brittique Blog
Brittique.com and Fashion156.com were overwhelmed with the high quality of applicants for our Fashion Star of the Future competition. Help us select the winner and have your say here.
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March 19th, 2008 at 1:29pm |
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The stunning Fiocco Di Neve dress by Kirribilla was featured in Northern Woman magazine this month. While I’m a huge fan of colour, it always amazes me to see how stunning and effective simple black and white can look. And so easy to accessorise.
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March 19th, 2008 at 1:27pm |
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Our newest designers from Cooperative Designs are featured by Vogue.com today. Cooperative Designs makes a darkly comic debut Vogue.com. I was so excited when I saw their new season collection with the Aztec inspired knits and it seems I’m not the only one. A certain model of the moment has preordered […]
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March 18th, 2008 at 12:43pm |
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Woolmark, the non-profit organization founded by Australian wool growers, is relaunching its annual Woolmark Prize for fashion creativity in Paris this summer.
The Woolmark Prize was originally conceived back in 1954 as the International Wool Secretariat to assist emerging fashion talent both financially and professionally, and was awarded to two then-fledgling […]
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March 18th, 2008 at 12:39pm |
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Another week, another Target collaboration announcement. Last week came the news that Richard Chai had signed on as Target’s latest guest women’s wear designer. Today comes the news that accessories designer Monica Botkier (she of the recent Fashion Informer “Random Questions For…” column, below) has partnered with the chain on […]
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March 17th, 2008 at 1:16pm |
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Famous for her whimsical, retro-inspired handbags and witty shoes, British accessories designer Lulu Guinness is equally revered for her glamorous personal style, intelligence and generosity of spirit.
The Fashion Informer caught up with the London-based mother of two - whose fanciful handbags come in the shape of houses, fans, flower baskets, […]
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March 12th, 2008 at 1:15pm |
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Target has just announced that Richard Chai is the next designer in their GO Target collection, following hot on the heels of Jovovich-Hawk, Alice Temperley and Erin Fetherston. Chai’s limited-edition GO womenswear collection will hit shelves in August 2008.
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March 12th, 2008 at 1:09pm |
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Swarovski and the Council of Fashion Designers of America hosted a party at the Rooftop Gardens at Rockefeller Center Monday, March 10th, to announce the 2008 CFDA Fashion Awards nominees and honorees (you can read our coverage of the festivities at VOGUE.COM).
Here’s a complete list of the honorees and nominees, […]
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March 11th, 2008 at 3:36pm |
Submitted by Brittique Blog
As soon as I saw Cooperative Designs in fashion156.com I just wanted to stock them on Brittique.com. This month the design duo have been featured in both Grazia and Amour Magazine. Each garment is handmade and as a knitter myself I can appreciate the work that goes into each stitch. Already […]
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March 11th, 2008 at 3:33pm |
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We teamed up with Fabulous Magazine from News of the World to give their readers and exclusive 75% off these Gil Carvalho shoes. We were overwhelmed with the response and sold out within minutes - and late on a Sunday night. As a consulation prize we are giving readers another special gift […]
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March 11th, 2008 at 3:31pm |
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The summer collection from Camilla Staerk has arrived at Brittique.com. Vogue loves the summery dresses and voluminous coats - inspired by old-world Japan, origami folds and vintage kimono prints. Leather contrasting with silk and classic black has been softened by a palette of teal, peach and gold, embracing the designer’s signature […]
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March 10th, 2008 at 11:36am |
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Diane von Furstenberg is hosting a series of events in her stores worldwide this week to celebrate International Women’s Day and the program “Woman Can.” You can read all about it on VOGUE.COM.
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March 6th, 2008 at 3:14pm |
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Six months ago, he was Christian Who?? to most of America. But last night, Christian Siriano beat out Rami Kashou and Jillian Lewis to be crowned the latest winner of Bravo’s hit show, “Project Runway,” with a shiny new Saturn Astra, a spread in Elle magazine, the chance to sell […]
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March 6th, 2008 at 3:12pm |
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Laird Borrelli is clearly smitten with fashion illustration. Her first two books, “Fashion Illustration Now” and “Fashion Illustration Next” were paeans to the work of professional graphic artists such as Mats Gustafson, Jeffrey Fulvimari, Ruben Toledo, Julie Verhoeven, Mode 2, Koji Iwashi and Maren Esdar, among others.
Her new book, “Fashion […]
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