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Monday, 23 September 2013

Fashion brand This Is A Love Song launches in the UK


Fashion label This Is A Love Song (TIALS) is coming to the UK for SS14. Born on the island of Bali, TIALS is aimed at music lovers, festival goers and performer, and has proved popular in the US via Urban Outfitters. The label, which currently has a UK celebrity fan-base including Ellie Goulding, Lianne La Havas, Nina Nesbitt and Mischa B, will be stocked in a select number of independents, with prices ranging from £60 for tees to £120 for outerwear, with genuine leather pieces priced from £160.

Andrea Roche announces pregnancy

The model agency boss broke the good news to friends on Facebook this morning.
She made the simple announcement this morning, saying: “Rob & I are So happy to be expecting a baby, feeling blessed”.
The Ireland AM fashion correspondent set tongues wagging that she could be expecting in recent weeks after it appeared she had a small baby bump.
She has presented fashion slots on the popular breakfast show weekly since retiring from full time modelling five years ago.

Chanel, Prada & Rolex among 2013/14 CoolBrands list


Luxury fashion and lifestyle brands Chanel, Prada, Rolex and Alexander McQueen all featured among the top 20 in this year’s CoolBrands list, which saw everyday brands including Häagan-Dazs, Ben & Jerry’s and Vogue drop out of the top spots. The list, topped by technology giant Apple, follows a vote by 3000 British consumers and a panel of 38 key influencers, including TV Chef Gizzi Erskine, musicians Laura Mvula and Charli XCX, Bestival founder Rob da Bank and model Daisy Lowe. The official 2013/14 CoolBrands Top 20 is:
  1. Apple
  2. Aston Martin
  3. Rolex
  4. Nike
  5. Glastonbury
  6. YouTube
  7. Google
  8. Twitter
  9. Virgin Atlantic
  10. Ray-Ban
  11. Mercedes-Benz
  12. Bang & Olufsen
  13. Chanel
  14. Prada
  15. adidas
  16. BBC iPlayer
  17. Sony
  18. Sony Music
  19. Alexander McQueen
  20. Spotify

Milan Fashion Week makes way for Paris Fashion Week



Milan Fashion Week reaches its conclusion today. The weekend saw shows from Jil Sander, Moschino and Emilio Pucci, Missoni, John Richmond and Salvatore Ferragamo among others, while today Missoni, Frankie Morello, Giorgio Armani and Uma Wang have all shown SS14 collections.

Paris Fashion Week kicks off tomorrow with Lucien Pellat Finet at 10am, followed by Moon Young Hee at 11am. Among the other labels exhibiting tomorrow are Ground Zero, Dévastée and Cédric Charlier

Sunday, 15 September 2013

Clarisonic launches Mia 2 Daybreak exclusively


Clarisonic has introduced the Mia 2 Daybreak exclusively at Space NK. Using sonic oscillation technology at a frequency of over 300 movements per second, it massages away dirt up to six times more effectively than with hands alone. As a limited edition for AW13, the Mia 2 helps to restore skin back to its best and maintain healthy skin through the winter months. With two speeds for all skin types and a T-Timer, to ensure an even and thorough cleanse, the Clarisonic Mia 2 Daybreak allows the user to customise the cleanse to suit your skin type. Clarisonic's benefits include a reduction in the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, oily areas, dry skin patches and improved skin tone. The Clarisonic Mia 2 Daybreak is available exclusively to Space NK nationwide priced at £125.

New look Tu at Sainsbury's launches in stores this week


One year away from the brand’s 10th year anniversary, Tu at Sainsbury’shas unveiled a completely new look and feel with contemporary branding and reimagined collections. Launching this week, the new collections have been streamlined to include more catwalk and global trend inspiration. Sainsbury’s has also invested in a 30-strong design team, bringing a renewed focus to key areas including womenswear, accessories, lingerie and denim. The AW13 womenswear collection includes a mix of 20’s and 30’s Great Gatsby-inspired vintage pieces and oversized coats and knits. The menswear range focuses on heritage pieces including fairisle knits and wax cotton jackets in addition to Nordic naval inspired items such as pea coats, chunky knits and dark denim. Childrenswear includes a mix of colourful knitwear, on trend outwear and an extensive mix of dress-up items. The range also introduces new fabrications including marl yarns and fabrics, as well as launching a new girlswear collection that has been ‘Made in Britain’ featuring fashion led, prints and designs. Prices will be affordable, with men’s lambswool jumpers starting at £20, leather handbags for £35 and women’s jeans starting at £12.50. The collection is available at 395 Sainsbury's stores nationwide

London Fashion Week this weekend


This weekend, a whole host of designers will showcase SS14 collections atLondon Fashion Week, starting on Saturday with Zoë Jordan at 9am and finishing with Richard Nicoll at 8pm. Parties tomorrow evening include aLongchamp Store Opening Party and Browns Focus Relaunch Party, celebrating the launch of its new store, co-hosted by designer Brian Lichtenberg. In addition, a party celebrating Scandanavian fashion in London is taking place. Sunday kicks off with Preen by Thornton Bregazzi and will see presentations from Smythson and Manolo Blahniktake place throughout the day.