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Posted on 31st July 2012 to Womenswear
Well, it's official. The rest of us might as well just give up and go home now, because Kate Middleton has just been crowned Vanity Fair's international best dressed woman for the third year in a row.
The Duchess of Cambridge has consistently won plaudits from fans and critics alike for her ladylike and tasteful-with-a-twist sense of style, managing to pull off a number of t...
Posted on 31st July 2012 to Womenswear
When designers as diverse as Stella McCartney, Givenchy and Victoria Beckham all seem to have stumbled across the same trend, you know that it's something big.
Take the urban utility look that was seen across a huge number of catwalks at the autumn/winter 2012 showings, with its edgy military boots, luxe leather army jackets and structured tailoring. This was seen at all the labels above and then some - Alexander Wang, Der...
Posted on 31st July 2012 to Menswear
We all like to look our best, but it's hard to find the motivation to do so on a daily basis when every other office drone on the train is kitted out in the same shirt and suit trouser combination as the man sitting next to them. But the good news is that there are those casual Fridays waiting at the end of the week - the day when you get the chance to look more like yourself and less like a stockbroker. Yet while most of us relish the opportunity to wear something altogether more comfortable, there...
Posted on 31st July 2012 to Womenswear
Even though it feels like we've only had a few days of warm summer weather to enjoy, it's already time to be looking ahead to the new autumn trends to see if there are any gaps in our wardrobe that we need to fill.
One trend that is emerging from the catwalks is that old perennial favourite: heritage. Often known as granny chic, the look harks back to Britain in a more gentle age of Sund...
Posted on 31st July 2012 to Menswear
If the only purpose of clothing was to keep us warm and protect our modesty then we would still be walking around in rags, but the good news is that we've come a long way since woollen sacks were the fashion accessory of choice - these days, we wear items designed to actually make us look good. Well, some of us do, anyway. And whether it's with Paul Smith jeans or Barbour jackets, us men like to make sure we're looking the part when we step out the front door in the morning - you never know who's going ...
Posted on 31st July 2012 to Womenswear
Rar rar rar, the Queen. Everybody loves the Queen. And the Olympics, and tea. And bunting. And cucumber sandwiches. And terrible weather. And tea, again. It's called Britain, and it's great.
And Britain is so great that everyone in the country has put bunting out and decided to celebrate the nation for twelve straight months. That's why there are flappy Union ...
Posted on 31st July 2012 to Menswear
Hipsters, right? They've ruined everything. They've ruined bicycles and backpacks and taxidermy. They've ruined moustaches. They've ruined about every pub in east London. Dammit, hipsters!
But anyway, one thing they can't get their deliberate and ironically grubby claws into is checked shirts. Why? Because season-straddling checks are the ideal shirt for men,...
Posted on 30th July 2012 to Womenswear
Whether you've bagged yourself a spot on a super-yacht in Monaco or are planning on lazing around the pool on the Costa Brava, you'll want a holiday wardrobe that has everything you need to enjoy your break.
But there's a good reason why the concept of the capsule wardrobe remains such an elusive one: no one knows exactly what they'll need until they get there.
Posted on 30th July 2012 to Menswear
Gary Barlow's neck is a sign of formality. Think about it: in last year's X Factor auditions, when it was all Frankie Cocozza's bare bottom and laughing at deluded girls from council estates, Barlow teamed low-cut t-shirts with smart-casual blazers - plenty of neck, maybe a little chest.
Come the live finals he was getting into high-necked shirt collars, creeping ever clos...
Posted on 30th July 2012 to Menswear
From novelty ties to oversized baggy jeans that are covered in rips and holes, there are plenty of items in an average dad's wardrobe that will bring shame and humiliation on his children.
And it seems fathers in the far north of Britain are the worst culprits when it comes to embarrassing their offspring with their sartorial choices.
Posted on 30th July 2012 to Menswear
You would have thought by now that Ewan McGregor would have an agent. He was a Jedi in the Star Wars prequels. He sang songs in Moulin Rouge. He got his old chap out in Trainspotting. And yet still he has to go around begging for modelling work from newly relaunched British brands.
Well, sort of. As Belstaff chief Harry Slatkin notes, when it came time for the first ...
Posted on 27th July 2012 to Menswear
With the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony happening tonight (July 27th), all eyes are likely to be on the British athletes as they fly the flag for their home country.
And it's not just their sporting prowess we'll be looking at. Women's designer clothing guru Stella McCartney was in charge of coming up with the Olympic uniforms this year and her creations have been met with approval from the sportsmen and women and fa...
Posted on 27th July 2012 to Womenswear
If you want to beat winter, you could invest in a fleece-lined onesie. That's an option. Put that badboy on in September and don't bother wearing real clothes again until May. Sit alone and eat pizza in that. Or, you know, you could go with layers. That's what British outerwear powerhouse Barbour is hoping you'll go for, anyway: their newly unveiled A/W '12 men's and womenswear collections are both heavy on the luxurious cardigans, snuggly jumpers and stylish knitwear, all perfect worn over jean...
Posted on 27th July 2012 to Womenswear
Sometimes in fashion there is a brief moment when a single designer is suddenly thrust into the spotlight because of something they've created. For a long time it was Roland Mouret with his 1940s-inspired Galaxy dress, which was seen on the likes of Dita Von Teese, Victoria Beckham and Cameron Diaz, then it was Herve Leger's bandage dress, which sparked copies for consumers wanting to get the same hourglass shape from their clothes.
Posted on 25th July 2012 to Menswear
Stashing new bags and shoes under the bed or at the bottom of the wardrobe in an effort to conceal how much they have spent on their latest spree has long been associated with female shopaholics. However, according to the latest figures compiled by MyVoucherCodes, around half of all men aged between 18 and 35 go shopping for clothes more than once a month, with around half of these then going on to hide the latest additions to their wardrobes from their partners in a bid to conceal how much they have been spending on l...
Posted on 24th July 2012 to Menswear
With the sunshine reappearing over the UK, untold numbers of men up and down the country will be boiling inside their winter suits wishing they'd left the umbrella at home and worn shorts to work.
But just because the temperature's heating up does not mean it's a good idea to throw the office attire rules out the window.
Posted on 23rd July 2012 to Womenswear
It's the reason why so many shoppers opt for women's designer clothing over high street alternatives, so it's not surprising that British fashion doyenne Dame Vivienne Westwood always sees quality as the cornerstone of her designs.
The industry icon told Interview magazine recently that she is fed up with seeing '...
Posted on 23rd July 2012 to Womenswear
One designer name that keeps cropping up in the newspapers and magazines is Alice Temperley, whose romantic creations have found favour among several A-listers.
Her company, Temperley London, is going from strength to strength, says commercial director Lina Basma, who notes that the brand's association with Kate Middleton can only be a good thing.
Posted on 19th July 2012 to Womenswear
Amanda Holden has been through something of a sartorial change in recent years, shedding the checked shirts and caterpillar boots of her Wild At Heart days and morphing into the sleek and well groomed judge of other people's talent (or lack thereof) on Britain's Got Talent and ITV's new show Superstar.
And when she showed up at the TV channel's summer party last week she certainly di...
Posted on 19th July 2012 to Menswear
It's been a strange couple of years for the Alexander McQueen label, with the tragic death of the eponymous founder in 2010 and the designing of the royal wedding dress by his protege and creative director Sarah Burton last April.
But the brand is retaining its goal to become the best British luxury ready to wear co...
Posted on 19th July 2012 to Menswear
Men seem to be at something of a disadvantage when it comes to high end fashion. Not for them the tulip skirt or the Peter Pan collar. They can't turn up to the office in YSL's iconic Tributes, nor can they indulge in an Anya Hindmarch rubber Valorie clutch bag without attracting some funny looks.
Posted on 18th July 2012 to Womenswear
As well as being the creator of some of the most lusted after handbags in existence, Anya Hindmarch has proved herself as an impressive businesswoman.
With a number of awards, accolades and a casual MBE under her belt, Anya was asked to share her advice for running an internationally successful business with the finalists who...
Posted on 17th July 2012 to Menswear
When a man opens his wardrobe to find something he can wear for work, there are lots of decisions he needs to make in order to create the right image. Should he don a tie or go without? Can a striped shirt work with a pinstripe suit? Do brown Oxford brogues ever have a place in the office?
But when a man puts on his watch, that's it. There should be no faffing around, be...
Posted on 17th July 2012 to Womenswear
With her long legs and slim hips, Victoria Beckham probably doesn't struggle to find the perfect pair of jeans.
Unlike the rest of us mortals, who can spend entire weekends searching for denims that come down to the exact spot below the ankle to elongate our pins and don't gape at the back, Posh can simply throw open her wardrobe doors and select any number of jeans hangi...
Posted on 16th July 2012 to Womenswear
What kind of images flash up in your head when you read the words 'festival fashion'? Frayed denim cutoffs, wellington boots and mud-splattered hairstyles, we're guessing. But there is another way, as the ticketholders to The Chap Olympiad showed earlier this month.
That's right, despite the downpour and the mud, festival-goers at London's mos...
Posted on 13th July 2012 to Womenswear
Going on a shopping spree is a favourite pastime for many of this country's women, and nothing feels quite so good as finding the perfect pair of jeans or a new top that celebrates all your best bits.
But research suggests we should be wary about having some retail therapy at certain times of the month, because women are most likely to splash the cash when they are at their ...
Posted on 13th July 2012 to Womenswear
Often it's a single item of clothing or style flourish that transforms a designer into a household name - Diane Von Furstenberg and her wrap dress immediately springs to mind - but what about when the designer wants to change direction?
Matthew Williamson has been ...
Posted on 13th July 2012 to Womenswear
We all know how a special outfit can make us feel taller, slimmer, more confident. But did you know that our clothes can also make us look younger?
We're not talking mutton dressed as lamb, nor attempting to squeeze into a pair of jeggings that wouldn't look out of place on a pre-teen. But choosing well-cut, tailored pieces that flatter our figure and create flowing lines can really take those years off...
Posted on 11th July 2012 to Menswear
It's the hit show that gave TOWIE a run for its money and made stars out of the posh kids who made up its cast, so it's no wonder Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing has been announced as the fashion show host at Latitude festival this coming weekend.
Speaking to Grazia magazine, Jamie spilled the beans on his men's designer clothing must-haves and what he's packing for the four-day festivities.
Posted on 11th July 2012 to Womenswear
One half of the creative talent behind the successful Twenty8Twelve clothing range has given birth to her first child.
Actress and designer Sienna Miller has reportedly named her little girl Marlow after delivering her at a London hospital.
Posted on 11th July 2012 to Womenswear
Being the partner of an internationally famous sports star is always going to be hard work, as you're expected to look good on and off duty and be smiling diligently or commiserating loyally whenever the cameras are on you.
But Andy Murray's girlfriend Kim Sears rose to the occasion at Wimbledon at the weekend and even drew comparisons with Kate Middleton for her smart-casual style.
Posted on 10th July 2012 to Womenswear
You've heard the term capsule wardrobe. Well it's particularly relevant when we're talking about holiday clothes, as picking out key items you can mix and match is the answer to smart packing.
According to a new survey by F&F Clothing at Tesco, the average woman wears 28 different outfits on a week-long holiday. But how many of these are completely separate outfi...
Posted on 5th July 2012 to Womenswear
Whether it's the newest Marc Jacobs satchel or the latest offering from Anya Hindmarch, British women are head over heels for designer bags.
According to research published by the World Luxury Index, females in the UK have the highest affinity for high-end handbags of any other country on the planet, accounting for ...
Posted on 4th July 2012 to Menswear
Shocking crimson, cerulean blue and sunshine yellow are colours not usually associated with men's wardrobes. But London fashion week's menswear collections showed that brights can be a bloke's best friend too.
Take the Richard James show, which arrived in a riot of colour, from tangerine orange jackets and shorts to royal blue suits and salmon pink ties, and got the fashion editors&...
Posted on 4th July 2012 to Menswear
Once upon a time, businessmen had only two options when it came to their working wardrobe: a dark suit with a smartly pressed shirt and tie, or unemployment.
Nowadays offices are thankfully much more relaxed, and most men have a few choices when getting dressed in the morning. But the prevalence of suits continues, with everyone from the humblest junior admin assistant to the prime minister opting for a two-piece when th...
Posted on 2nd July 2012 to Womenswear
Finding the perfect dress for a summer wedding can be a tricky task, but Pippa Middleton seems to have struck gold with her Alice Temperley shirt dress.
Stepping out for a friend's wedding at the weekend, the sister of the Duchess of Cambridge was spotted wearing the gorgeous pastel pink number featuring black floral detail.
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