Jackson as much a fashion as music icon |
Amidst the stories surrounding Michael Jackson even after his death, it cannot be disputed that the iconic singer made a major contribution to fashion. As was reported in WWD, it takes a certain kind of star to turn a single sequined glove into a cultural symbol.
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Clements Ribeiro at LFW presentation schedule |
Besides the catwalk schedule, this London Fashion Week will see the debut of the presentation schedule. Clements Ribeiro return to London to showcase their collection in the Portico Rooms at Fashion Week’s new home Somerset House. The presentation schedule
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Topshop owner inks deal with X Factor creator |
Topshop owner Sir Philip Green is planning to use celebrities created by Simon Cowell's reality television empire to promote his fashion lines. According tot The Times, Green stated he was "in discussions with the people he works with." Sources have stated the new vehicle would give
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Jonathan Saunders back in town |
This London Fashion Week will be international acclaimed fashion talent all over, including Jonathan Saunders, who will also be back in town to present his SS10 collection. The announcement by the British Fashion Council (BFC) coincides with the BFC’s 25-year celebrations.
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DazedDigital.com to launch Blog Awards |
DazedDigital.com, the website brought to you by Dazed & Confused, is celebrating independent individuals and groups trailblazing the most innovative ideas online by announcing this year’s DazedDigital Raw Blog Awards in association with G-Star Raw.
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Central Saint Martins graduate Nathan Jenden joined forces with Slink Jewellery and is exclusive at Kabiri. The two launched a collection of jewellery for SS09, featuring original earrings and hairpieces. The collaboration between Nathan Jenden and Slink Jewellery reveals a range
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Sony and Billabong to ride the waves |
Global entertainment and action sports will come together with the collaboration of Sony and Billabong. The two companies announced a strategic partnership in Australia to connect the market of both brands. The two companies will collaborate on a number of initiatives that
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Autumn has never been this glamorous at H&M before. This year, British luxury label Jimmy Choo will bring a special limited collection to 200 selected H&M store across the globe. After infamous collaborations with designer brands such as Karl Lagerfeld,
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NEWGEN recipients announced |
NEWGEN this week announced the winning designers set to receive sponsorship during London Fashion Week. Designers including Peter Pilotto, House of Holland and Meadham Kirchhoff will each be sponsored a catwalk during London Fashion Week. Other recipients such as Louise
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Distributor Groovy UK is bringing Hello Kitty and US streetwear label Ed Hardy to exhibition Londoncentral. The two labels will be on display for the first time at Olympia in September. Products on show across both brands will include bags, purses, wallets, jewellery, key chains, belts,
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It was all about red carpet dresses and quintessentially British brands at the UK Fashion Export Awards. Red carpet designer Jenny Packham, favourite by Kiera Knightley and Mischa Barton, won the glamour category. Derbyshire-based John Smedley has 225
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Phoebe Philo makes Celine debut |
Phoebe Philo showed her debut collection for Celine with the the Resort and Cruise line. The look is a departure from the whispy and girly Chloe days, and instead she focused on more utilitarian, even classic designs. “For this first collection I wanted to create a wardrobe, and
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Emma Watson the new face of Burberry |
Emma Watson is the new face of Burberry, the British fashion house announced. "Hermione was the obvious choice for this campaign," Burberry's creative director, Christopher Bailey, said. Photographed by Mario Testino, Watson looks extremely grown up in trench coats from the autumn/winter collection.
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Duke of Edinburgh Award by Craghoppers |
Especially for The Duke of Edinburgh Award, British outdoor clothing company Craghoppers produced a special range. The designs will be available for SS2010 and will feature essential kit for the adventures young people undertake during their DofE programme, in particular the Expedition
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Stella McCartney to design Baby Gap |
Gap announced today plans for a new childrenswear collection created for Gap by Stella McCartney. Expected to launch in late 2009, the collection will be carried in select Gap Kids and Baby Gap stores in the United States and Canada, the UK, France and Ireland, and Japan, as well as online in the
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FTM exhibit explores evolution of underwear |
The Fashion and Textile Museum next week will launch its new exhibition 'Undercover', which traces the evolution of underwear from health garment, shape definer to fashion ‘must have’. The exhibition will explore a number of themes such as boudoir to everyday glamour – ‘Stars and their bras’ looking at
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M&S presents innovation award |
From 120 entries, Grace Sherriff took home the coveted ASBCI Student Design Innovation Award 2009 sponsored by Marks & Spencer. As a recent graduate from the University of Huddersfield, she triumphed over final year degree students studying at 11 fashion and textile colleges around the
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