Friday 17 December 2010

London Fashion Week Schedule

The provisional schedule for London Fashion Week A/W11 has been announced. Click here to view it.

Friday 3 December 2010

More December Sample Sales

Semon Cashmere; Mongolian cashmere clothing and accessories from £39.
13 Dec. Mon., 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 5 Bywell Pl., 53 Wells St., W1T 3DN

Tata Naka; Clothing and accessories from £10.
13-17 Dec. Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. @ Brigade House, 8 Parsons Green, 3rd flr., SW6 4TN

Kate Starkey Couture; Up to 70 per cent off jackets, dresses, shirts and more.
14 & 15 Dec. Tues. & Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. @ 18 Queensberry Pl., flat 3, SW7 2EB

Nicholas King; Costume jewellery from £15.
15 Dec. Wed., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. @ Blackwell House, Guildhall Yard, EC2V 5AE


By Jamie Green

Thursday 25 November 2010

December Sample Sales

Lainey Showroom Sale; Felix Rey accessories, Ebony & Ivory scarves, ZM925 jewellery and more from £15.
Tues., 6-9 p.m. @ The Brompton Club, 92b Old Brompton Rd., SW7 5LR

Elle Macpherson Intimates and Stella McCartney; discounted lingerie, loungewear and sleepwear.
Tues. & Wed., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. @ Bendon, Axtell House, 23-24 Warwick St., 3rd flr., W1B 5NQ.

Lingerie Sale; Damaris, Beautiful Bottoms, Sexy Panties and Naughty Knickers and more from £5.
Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. @ 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA.

Nicholas Kirkwood; Up to 80 per cent off shoes.
Thurs., noon-7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. @ Swarovski Crystallized Lounge, 24 Great Marlborough St., 1st flr., W1F 7HU.

Orla Kiely; Clothing, bags and accessories starting at £10
Thurs.-12 Dec. Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. @ Dray Walk Gallery, The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln., E1 6QL. Admission is £1.

Peter Jensen; Up to 70 per cent off ready-to-wear and accesories.
Fri.-12 Dec. Fri., 6-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. @ Look East Studios (buzzer 1), 18-24 Shacklewell Ln., E8 2EZ.

Monday 22 November 2010

Saturday 13 November 2010

Odd

Here are some pics from a photo shoot I helped on for Odd Digital, a new mag -
















Saturday 30 October 2010

November Sample Sales

Paul Frank; Clothing, accessories and sleepwear for men, women and children from £8.
1-5 Nov. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.@ 19 Catherine Pl., 2nd flr., SW1E 6DX

Chiltern Street Studio; Up to 80 per cent off brands such as Paige Denim, Bloch, Michael Stars, Local, Old Molly and more.
3 & 4 Nov. Wed., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. @ 78a Chiltern St., W1U 5AB

Aimé; Up to 70 per cent off French labels, including A.P.C., Isabel Marant, Repetto and Antik Batik.
3-5 Nov. Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. @ 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA.

Pringle of Scotland; Up to 80 per cent off ready-to-wear and accessories from current and past seasons.
3-5 Nov. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. @ The Courtyard, 255a Pavilion Rd., SW1X 0BP.

Reiss; Clothing and accessories for men and women from £10.
3-6 Nov. Wed.-Fri., 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. @ The Music Room, 26 S. Molton Ln., W1K 5AB.

Les Néréides; Up to 80 per cent off costume jewellery from past seasons.
3-7 Nov. Daily, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. @ 73-75 Monmouth St., WC2H 9DG

Finsk and Charlott Vasberg; Up to 70 per cent off shoes and handbags.
4-6 Nov. Wed. & Thurs., 4-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. @ Universal House, 251 Tottenham Court Rd., W1T 7AB

The London Accessory Sale and Secret Sample Sale; Up to 80 per cent off designer clothing and accessories, including Miu Miu and YSL shoes and Jimmy Choo bags.
4-7 Nov. Thurs., noon-9 p.m.; Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. @ T2, The Old Truman Brewery, 85 Brick Ln., E1 6QL

Tuesday 5 October 2010

More October Sample Sales

The London Accessory Sale & Secret Sample Sale; Clothes and accessories for men and women from designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Chris&Tibor, Santoni and more from £10.
7 & 8 Oct. Thurs., noon-9 p.m.; Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. @ T2, The Old Truman Brewery, 85 Brick Ln., E1 6QL

Meli Melo; Handbags, clutches and purses from £50.
13 Oct. Wed., 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. @ 1 Ensor Mews, SW7 3BT

La Perla; Up to 70 per cent off lingerie, swimwear, nightwear, hosiery and fragrance.
18 & 19 Oct. Mon. & Tues., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. @ Hornvale Ltd., 22 Newman St., W1T 1PH

Designer Warehouse Sale; Chunky white Valentino roll-neck, £129 (reg. £429), Betty Jackson A-line coat, £68 (reg. £299), and a New Scotland Fair Isle cardigan, £54 (reg. £159).
22-24 Oct. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m @ Thane Works, 5-6 Islington Studios, Thane Villas, N7 7NU.

Wednesday 29 September 2010

October Sample Sales

On the QT; Up to 80 per cent off past-season collections and samples from designers including Belstaff, Burberry and Acne Jeans.
Thurs.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. @ Dray Walk Gallery, The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln., E1 6QL. Admission is £1.

Designer Sales UK; Designer clothing for men and women, including Calvin Klein suits, £299 (reg. £695), Salvatore Ferragamo boots, £60 (reg. £359) and John Galliano handbags, £349 (reg. £825).
Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. @ Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Rd., SW3 5EE. Admission is £5.

Ted Baker; Clothes and accessories from £10.
6 & 7 Oct. Wed., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. @ Camden Centre, Bidborough St., WC1H 9JE

Apartment C; Lingerie from Stella McCartney, Bordelle, Mimi Holliday, Hannah Marshall and more from £10.
7 & 8 Oct. Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. @ 70 Marylebone High St., W1U 5JL

Thursday 23 September 2010

LFW - Kristian Aadnevik SS11

Here are some photos from the Kristian Aadnevik show held at the Norwegian Ambassador's Residence, amazing!




































LFW - Julian J Smith SS11












































Wednesday 8 September 2010

Eco-friendly Fashion

Check out the great selection of beautifully crafted fair trade products, including maxi dresses, hareem pants and accessories from The Fair Trade Company. By purchasing any of the fair trade products you are helping some of the poorest people in the world to benefit from fair prices, ensuring better futures for them, local sustainability, decent working conditions and the chance to reach their full potential.

Visit http://www.thefairtradecompany.co.uk/







Wednesday 25 August 2010

Fashion's Night Out

Fashion's Night Out 2010 will take place in London on September 8th. Expect designers, DJs, canapes, cocktails, manicures, live bands and competitions, this has to be 2010's biggest fashion party!

Highlights:

Giorgio Armani - Vogue's editor Alexandra Shulman and Giorgio Armani will be hosting a glamorous cocktail party at the Emporio Armani store on Bond Street.

Mulberry - SingStar karaoke, face-painting, a live DJ and refreshments.

Liberty - Launch of Manolo Blahnik’s World of Manolo pop-up shop. The mini boutique will feature a bespoke bar with drinks named after his chic designs.

Manolo Blahnik - Manolo will be signing shoes and win a pair from the autumn/winter 2010 collection.

Matthew Williamson - The Bruton Street Store will be transformed into a Moroccan Souk, complete with a Gnawa music group, Moroccan-inspired drinks and canapés for guests. Front row tickets to the forthcoming LFW show up for grabs.

Jaeger - Check out the Fashion Through the Decades exhibition, music from Cozette and cocktails.

Harvey Nichols - Designers including Erdem, Christopher Kane and Martin Grant will be customising the Fashion’s Night Out charity T-shirts and tote bag, then have a picture taken with your favourite designer in a photo booth at the Knightsbridge store.

Georgina Goodman - Cocktails from 6pm to 9pm, a competition to win a pair of signature shoes worth £760 and a photo booth.

DKNY - For one night only the store will turn into Bungalow 8.

Chanel - Free express manicures especially for Fashion's Night Out.

Burberry - Christopher Bailey, will host an evening of Champagne and canapés, and you could win two tickets to the Burberry spring/summer show. Also, an acoustic bands session showcasing the best emerging music talent.

Browns - The London-based boutique is launching its Shop 24 and will also be marking September 8 with Back To School activities including lessons on music, art and food. Shoppers will be offered mini shepherd’s pies, rhubarb and custard crumbles from the Tuck Shop and fizzy pop served from the Bike Shed.

Brooks Brothers - The store at 150 Regent Street will be hosting a one-night-only photographic exhibition of iconic customers taken from their archives. There will also be refreshments, Jazz and a competition.

Alexander McQueen - The Bond Street store is holding a prize draw to win a covetable Britannia clutch bag.

Anya Hindmarch - A How Do You Wear Yours competition - asking shoppers to pose with a Hindmarch handbag and have their photo taken. The best pose will win the bag.

Selfridges - Selfridges will launch Mulberry’s pop-up shop. Colin McDowell will host a conversation with Peter Pilotto while Lily Allen will celebrate the opening of her sister’s vintage store, Lucy in Disguise, with a star-studded party and a pop-up boutique.

SHOWstudio.com Shop - The show space will launch its latest exhibition, In Wolves Clothing: Re-imagining the Doll. Expect to see works by Viktor & Rolf, Nick Knight and Peter Jensen. The exhibition will be held at 1-9 Bruton Place, London from September 9 until October 30 with a private view on September 8 from 6pm-8pm.

Smythson - Cowshed spa manicures and free cupcakes will be on offer at the Bond Street store.

Solange Azagury-Patridge - Try one of the complimentary popcorn boxes – three boxes will contain one of Solange’s Hot Lips rings.

Urban Outfitters - Head to the Oxford Street store to see a live performance from the Arctic Monkeys.

Fashion Illustration Gallery - FIG, usually open by appointment only, will be open all day and into the evening, showcasing recently published prints. A host of artists will be creating drawings on paper bags in front of visitors, who can then buy the designs.

Vivienne Westwood - Be sure to head to the label’s Davies Street store to see a mini-exhibition showcasing Vivienne Westwood denim pieces designed throughout her career.

Agent Provocateur - From 6pm-10pm, special guest DJ Pandora's Jukebox, champagne will be served and gift bags!

The Alexia Goethe Gallery - There will be a live art performance, “Hit Em Up’ created by artist Hollie McArthur. Cupcakes will be supplied by the 'Love' Bakery and try your luck at winnning a work of Art by Hollie McArthur worth £650!

Anthropologie - Music and cocktails will be provided, as well as a special surprise for a lucky few...

Aquascutum - Enjoy Oysters from Bentley's Bar and Grill and English sparkling wine. Bombay Bicycle Club will DJ live and enter the prize draw to win a trench coat plus a meal for two at Bentley’s.

Asprey - Invitation only. 7pm - 10pm Vogue's Fashion Night Out with Bruce Hoeksema.
Cocktails, canapés and special performance from Jessie J. and Liam Bailey.


By Jamie Green

Friday 20 August 2010

Style School

Fancy becoming the next Katy England? From September you can be trained to become a fashion stylist at the brand new London College of Style. There are two courses on offer, a 12-week program or the offsite tuition via the internet.

For more details on dates and fees visit www.londoncollegeofstyle.com/

Monday 16 August 2010

August Sample Sales

Here are some sample sales coming up over the next week, including up to 70 percent off Matthew Williamson!!

Me & Em: From £10, luxe loungewear, clothing and accessories, including T-shirts, pyjamas, wraps, dresses and more. 18-21 Aug. Wed. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. @ 21 Connaught St., W2 2AY

Fannie Schiavoni, Be&D and Jovonna London: Structural metal chain jewellery, leather gladiator sandals, studded heels and pumps and dresses. Thursday 19 August 5-8 p.m. @ Hoopla PR, Archer St. Studios, 10-11 Archer St., Studio 18, W1D 7AZ

Matthew Williamson: Up to 70 percent off ready-to-wear embellished evening dresses, tops, trousers, and skirts, beachwear and accessories. 19 & 20 Aug. Thursday 12-7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. @ 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA

Wednesday 4 August 2010

Jumble and Pearls

The Jumble and Pearls Vintage Sale

Head to Holloway Road this Saturday to pick up some designer bargains from names including Vanessa Bruno, Vivienne Westwood, Sonia Rykiel and Frost French whilst sipping on cocktails and listening to resident DJ 'Vibe Selector' playing the best alternative music in London.

Date/Time: August 7th, 1pm – 6pm
Address: 98-102 Holloway Road, N7 8JE
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington

Tuesday 3 August 2010

Jaeger Pop-Up Shop

Jaeger, the heritage British fashion brand, has announced the opening of its Boutique by Jaeger pop-up shop in London, on 7th August 2010.

Boutique by Jaeger captures the liberated spirit of the 60s and marries it with a contemporary rock 'n' roll vibe. Coquettish minis, punkish zipped coats, witty knits, micro tuxes, zippered silk dresses and leather rolled up shorts all give a look brimming with attitude. This dazzling new collection of eye-candyish separates for the fashion-fervent young woman is the ultimate dressing-up box for any shopper-turned-self-stylist.

The Boutique by Jaeger pop-up shop will carry the complete Boutique by Jaeger collection as well as offering a unique selection of highly covetable accessories and gifts from other hot brands such as: Origami pendants, Les Nereides chains & charms, Stenoflex pinhole cameras, hot shades of the season from Essi, fashion books from Assouline and a range of quirky stationery. A listening post from Rough Trade, the legendary independent record shop, features a hand-picked collection of classics albums and compilations through to the hippest new releases – try before you buy.

Boutique by Jaeger will also be available in selected Jaeger stores from 7th August and online at http://www.fashionpr.co.uk/Fashion_Press_Releases/www.boutiquebyjaeger.co.uk from 5th August 2010.

Visit the pop-up shop @ 10 Foubert's Place, London, W1F 7QF (off Carnaby Street)

Thursday 29 July 2010

July/August Sample Sales

Peter Jensen: Ready-to-wear (dresses, skirts, tops, knitwear), accessories and fabric from £5. on 31 July - 1 August, Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday noon-4 p.m. @ Elastic Design Studio (buzzer 1), 18-24 Shacklewell Studios, Shacklewell Ln., E8 2EZ.

Fashion Sample Sale: Up to 80 per cent off labels such as American Retro, Zoe Tee’s, Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses, Tania Plage kaftans, Kat Maconie shoes and more on 4 & 5 Aug. Wednesday & Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. @ Intelligent PR, 62 Shaftesbury Ave., 1st flr., W1D 6LT. (Entrance on Wardour St.)

Fresh Flames: Printed playsuits (£36), graphic-print skirts (£20) and tops (£16) and body-con dresses (£20) make perfect resortwear on 7 Aug. Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. @ VAAD Art Gallery, 26a S. Molton Ln., W1K 5AB.

Wednesday 28 July 2010

Designer Pre-Collections

Want a sneak peek at what you could be wearing SS11? Click here to have a look at the pre-collections from designers such as Burberry Prorsum, Erdem, Matthew Williamson and Roksanda Ilincic, in-store early 2011.

www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/precollections

Tuesday 27 July 2010

Vauxhall Fashion Scout Merit Award Winner

Eudon Choi has been announced as the Merit Award winner for Spring/Summer 2011. The Royal College of Art graduate has won a three season deal including a fully sponsored catwalk show during London Fashion Week plus free London Exhibition and Paris Showroom. Choi will follow in the successful footsteps of William Tempest, David Koma and Hermione de Paula.

http://www.eudonchoi.com/

Monday 19 July 2010

Dover Street Market Reopens

Dover Street Market has now re-opened with all of the new Autumn Winter 2010 collections. A window installation has been designed by Adam Kimmel featuring the work of artist George Condo.
On the third floor you will find the new DSM shoe and bag space entitled, "Burnt Ballroom" designed by Studio Andy Hillman. Here you will find a selection of new bags from Fendi, Delvaux, Roberta di Camerino and Judith Leiber plus many more and new spaces from Lanvin, Nicholas Kirkwood, Hussein Chalayan and Yves Saint Laurent.
Michael Costiff's latest installation can be found on the Second Floor called, "Esoteric Adventure", an ever-changing collection of curious and covetable one-off pieces.

Dover Street Market17-18 Dover Street London W1S 4LT

http://www.doverstreetmarket.com/

Sunday 18 July 2010

More July Sample Sales

British Designer Sale: Jenny Packham, Alexander McQueen, 120% Linen and more, from £20 on 20 July. Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. @ Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Rd., SW3 5EE

Jezebell Sample Sale: Bargains from London’s hot new boutique, Georgina Goodman shoes at £55, Vivienne Westwood pencil skirts at £40, Phillip Lim coats at £150 on 29-31 July, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. @ 59 Blandford St., Marylebone, W1U 7HP

Thursday 15 July 2010

London Fashion Week SS11 Schedule

The London Fashion Week schedule for Spring/Summer 2011 has been revealed, kicking off with Paul Costelloe on Friday 17th September. Swedish fashion design house Acne and SS11 NEWGEN designers Michael Van Der Ham, David Koma and Holly Fulton, will all be making their on schedule debuts. Giles has confirmed he too will be returning to show in London after two seasons in Paris. Designers also confirmed to show on schedule for a third consecutive season include Burberry Prorsum, Matthew Williamson, Pringle of Scotland, Antonio Berardi and Jonathan Saunders.

For the full schedule click here.

Saturday 3 July 2010

July Sample Sales

Assya Jewellry Sale: More than half off pretty beads and baubles on 5 & 6 July, Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Thursday 2-6 p.m. @ 10 Grosvenor Court, 99 Sloane Street, SW1X 9PF 020 7245 0469

Temperley London Sale: Up to 80 percent off post-season stock on 6-8 July, Thursday 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. @ 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, W11 2QA 020 7229 7957

Orla Kiely Sample Sale: Discounted bags, clothing and accessories on 6-9 July. Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. @ Studio 95, The Old Truman Brewery, 91-95 Brick Lane, E1 6QL 020 7819 0159

Coco Ribbon Sample Sale: Up to 80 percent off Collette Dinnigan, Sass & Bide, Temperley, Natasha and Purple Ash on 7-9 July. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 12:30-6 p.m. @ Coco Ribbon, 133 Sloane St., SW1X 9AX 020 7730 8555; 21 Kensington Park Rd., W11 2EU 020 7229 4904

Wednesday 9 June 2010

More June Sample Sales

Jenny Packham: Up to 70 per cent off evening dresses. 10-12 June. Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. @ 3 Carlos Place, at Mount Street,W1K 3AN

Ann Louise Roswald and Queene and Belle: Summer cashmere, dresses, cotton knits and beachwear from £5.When: 14 & 26 June. Mon., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. @ The Toy Factory, 11 & 13 Corsham St., N1 6DP.

Designer Warehouse Sales: Up to 80 per cent off designers including Graham & Spencer, Betty Jackson, By Malene Birger and many more. 17-20 June. Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. @ 5-6 Islington Studios, Thane Works, Thane Villas, N7 7NU

Designer Sales UK: Up to 80 per cent off Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Valentino and more. 24 June. Thursday, noon-9 p.m. @ Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Rd., SW3 5EE Admission is £2.

Surreal House

The Barbican Centre hosts the Surreal House, which promises to be 'a mysterious dwelling infused with subjectivity and desire'. Step inside a labyrinth of chambers, designed by acclaimed young architects Carmody Groarke, and experience The Surreal House - its haunted rooms, delirious forms, blasted architecture and cinematic dreamscapes - featuring a host of artists, architects and film makers including Salvador Dali , Marcel Duchamp , Alberto Giacometti , René Magritte , Man Ray , Joseph Cornell and Maya Deren through to more contemporary figures, among them; Rebecca Horn , Edward Kienholz and Rem Koolhaas.

Tuesday 8 June 2010

Playtime

This Thursday, Playtime, Islington's newest nightspot opens its doors. It is a cross between bar, art installation and performance space with an artist transforming the bar every four months. For their first ever show, they’ve got cowboy artist, Robert Gordon Mc Harg III of Subway Gallery presenting Hang Me High, a mixtape of his past installations and his impressive collection of antic board games. If that weren’t enough, the launch acts include a DJ set from Bloc Party and live performances from Richard Norris, Kitty Daisy and Lewis, Dark nights, Skip Theatre and Marawa the Amazing. Also, look out for free drinks tokens!!

4-6, Islington Green, London

http://www.playtimebar.com/

Tuesday 1 June 2010

June Sample Sales

Babulaque Showroom: Up to 80 per cent off swimwear, dresses, handbags and kaftans from designers including Ashley Isham, Babajaan and Elisa Atheniense on 1-30 June. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. @ 67 Great Titchfield Street, W1W 7PJ

American Retro, Zoe Tee’s and My Lovely Jean: Up to 90 per cent off ready-to-wear and jeans. 2-4 June. Wednesday & Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Friday noon-7 p.m. @ Brands Apart, 87 Wardour Street, entrance on Brewer St., W1F OUA

Melissa Odabash: Up to 70 per cent off bikinis, swimsuits, kaftans, summer dresses and beach bags. 3 & 4 June. Thursday 12:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. @ The Music Room, 26 S. Molton Ln., W1K 5AB

Mimi, Tatty Devine, Dandy Star and Rae Jones: Bags, shoes and jewellery from £10. 3 & 4 June. Thursday 5-8 p.m. Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. @ 40 Cheshire Street, E2 6EH

The London Accessory Sale: Up to 80 per cent off designers including Ferragamo, D&G and Belstaff. 9 June. Wednesday 1-9 p.m. @ The Music Room, 26 S. Molton Ln., W1K 5AB

Thursday 13 May 2010

Browns: 40 Years of Fashion Innovation

Today sees the opening of Browns' exhibition; 40 Years of Fashion Innovation, celebrating their 40th anniversary. The exhibition will showcase fashion innovation in London over the last four decades, including archive pieces, iconic images by Paolo Roversi and runway footage from designers such as John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Hussein Chalayan.

The exhibition will run until May 30th and will be open daily from 10am to 7pm @ The Regent Penthouses and Lofts, The Courtyard, 16-18 Marshall St., W1F 7BE.

For more info click here.

Tuesday 11 May 2010

More May Sample Sales!

Valentino: Up to 70 per cent off ready-to-wear and accessories, 13-15 May, 8 am-8 pm @ The Music Room, 26 S. Molton Ln., W1K 5AB

Saloni: Extravagantly feminine dresses, tops and jackets from £100 on 12 & 13 May, 5-8 pm @ 21 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, Flat 10, NW3 5JY Call 020 7431 3522 for more info.

Goat: Luxury knits, dresses, trousers and jackets from £30 on 13 & 14 May. Thurs., noon-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 am-5 pm @ 76 Gloucester Pl., basement flat, W1U 6HJ Call 020 7487 3401 for more info.

British Designers Sale: Up to 80 per cent off designers including Jenny Packham, Edina Ronay and more, 14 & 15 May, Friday, 10 am-7 pm; Saturday, 10 am-4 pm @ Chelsea Town Hall, King’s Rd., SW3 5EE. Call 020 7627 2777 for more info.

Sam Ubhi: Costume jewellery, vintage-inspired belts and bags from £5, 14-16 May. Friday, 5-9 pm; Saturday, 10am-6 pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm @ 12 Glenburnie Rd., SW17 7PJ. Call 020 8767 5533 for more info.

Made Africa Charity Sample Sale: Jewellery, accessories and clothing by Erickson Beamon, Stephen Jones, Jenny Packham and more from £20, 16 May, 10 am-4 pm, @ Erickson Beamon, 38 Elizabeth St., SW1W 9NZ. Call020 7259 0202 for more info.

Reiss: Up to 70 per cent off clothing and accessories, 26-29 May, Wed.-Friday, 8am-8:30pm; Saturday, 9am-6pm, @ The Music Room, 26 S. Molton Ln., W1K 5AB.

London Street Style: Brick Lane

Wednesday 5 May 2010

May Sample Sales

Check out these sample sales during May and grab a bargain!

La Perla and Pleasure State - Up to 70 per cent off lingerie, swimwear, accessories, hosiery and fragrances on 5th & 6th May, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m @ Hornvale Ltd., 22 Newman St., 4th floor, W1T 1PH
Call 020 7291 0930 for more info.

Pringle of Scotland - Ready-to-wear and accessories for up to 70 per cent off, from 5th to 7th May, 10 a.m.-7 p.m @ The Courtyard, 255a Pavilion Rd., SW1X OBP

Secret Sample Sale and The London Accessory Sale - Up to 90 per cent off Vivienne Westwood, Belstaff, DKNY and more, from 6th to 9th May. Thursday, noon-9 p.m.; Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, noon-7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m @ T2, The Old Truman Brewery, 85 Brick Ln., E1 6QL.

Tuesday 27 April 2010

Dover Street Market MARKET

The second ever Dover Street Market MARKET, three crazy days of shopping madness, bursting with bargains and exciting products with discounts of 70% to 80% off everything, will take place from Saturday 1st May to Monday 3rd May, 10am to 7pm.

Vintage clothing and accessories from all of Comme des Garçons brands, including specials and limited series, plus many other of your favourite DSM brands such as Christopher Kane, Raf Simons, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Margiela, Lanvins Mens, Sacai, Undercover and countless others.

Regular deliveries throughout the three days will ensure that no matter when you go, there'll be new items, so for those of you planning to go every day, you'll find something different each time.

The DSM MARKET will take place at:

The Old Depot
1-3 Wenlock Road
London N1 7SL

Nearest Tube Stations: Angel and Old Street.

For more info visit http://www.doverstreetmarket.com/email/1004marketmarket.html

Thursday 22 April 2010

EJF ECO CHIC Pop Up Shop!

The Environmental Justice Foundation is a registered charity established in 2000 to empower people who suffer most from environmental abuses to find peaceful ways of preventing them.

ECO CHIC is a new 3 storey pop up shop at 57 Carnaby Street open 7 days a week until 4 May 2010 as the one-stop-shop for fashion, in aid of EJF.















Selling exclusive designer Continental organic cotton t-shirts designed by Alice Temperly, Allegra Hicks, Jenny Packham, Richard Nicoll, Ciel, Giles Deacon, Allegra Hicks, Zandra Rhodes, John Rocha, Luella, Katharine Hamnett, Christian Lacroix, Betty Jackson for EJF.

Also on sale are mens and womenswear collections and accessories from acclaimed ethical fashion brands including Katharine Hamnett, Christopher Raeburn, Goodone, Veja, From Somewhere, Beyond Skin, Lowie, Monkey Genes, Pants to Poverty and more.

All profits from the shop support EJF's work protecting people and the planet.

http://www.ejfoundation.org/shopforejf/


Thursday 25 February 2010

Best In The Class

Check out Late Of The Pier's new video for Best In The Class, starring moi! It's released on Phantasy Sound on 1st March.

McQueen Tribute

London Fashion Week - Tribute wall to Lee Alexander McQueen
























LFW Orla Kiely

London Fashion Week Exhibition - Orla Kiely A/W10




LFW Bora Aksu

London Fashion Week - Bora Aksu A/W10



LFW Belle Sauvage

London Fashion Week - Belle Sauvage A/W10