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Kim Kardashian launches online fashion retailer in the UK

2011-07-01T17:15:00.006+01:00

Co-founded by Kim Kardashian, online fashion accessories retailer ShoeDazzle is launching its online styling service and fashion store in the UK this September. ShoeDazzle was founded in 2009 in America and currently has over 3 million members. The website works with customers completing a free ShoeDazzle style profile, picking their favourite celebrity looks or catwalk images. Once the profile has been created, ShoeDazzle's celebrity stylists, including Kim, will create a personal selection of shoes, handbags and jewellery to specifically suit the consumers individual style, giving the customer a personalised shopping experience. Every product on the site is priced at £39.95.

www.shoedazzle.co.uk
www.shoedazzle.com

Jean Patou acquired by Designer Parfums

2011-07-01T14:48:00.006+01:00

Designer Parfums, who specialise in the creation and development of luxury fragrances, has today (1 July) announced the completion of the acquisition of the Jean Patou business from P&G Prestige. The acquisition of Jean Patou is in-line with Designer Parfums global strategy to develop and distribute luxury fragrances and maximise the potential marketing opportunities across a wider marketplace.

The vision for the development of Jean Patou is part of Designer Parfums Managing Director, Dilesh Mehta’s overall strategy to work with and nurture some of the finest and most recognisable brands in the fragrance industry: “I am truly delighted and excited by this great addition to our collection of brands. We will re-affirm the Jean Patou heritage and credentials across our global markets and reinforce its position as one of the world’s leading fragrance houses... Jean Patou has a unique and specialised image and equity. A niche market expert such as Designer Parfums is ideally placed to ensure the brand fulfills its commercial potential.”

Jean Patou’s range of fragrances will be reproduced with original formulations, bottles, packaging and imagery. Designer Parfums will shortly announce plans for the further development of the brand.

www.jeanpatou.com

PANDORA Jewellery introduces digital magazine

2011-07-01T13:06:00.008+01:00

Jewellery brand PANDORA has launched a new interactive magazine. PANDORA Magazine is published globally every other month for members of Pandora’s customer club, offering interaction with readers. The magazine is built on a broad editorial line with inspiring fashion editorials, styling tips and lifestyle articles as in the traditional fashion magazines. Its interactive functions allow readers to post comments, rate articles and share their favourites with others. A unique feature of the magazine is that readers can share their own experiences with women around the world by commenting directly in the magazine. The magazine is published six times a year in four languages and is free to members of PANDORA’s customer club. The first issue appeared on 20 June online and featured Penelope Cruz on the cover.

www.pandora.net

Zone Models convert to iPads from model books

2011-07-01T10:13:00.008+01:00

Zone Models has started using iPads as an alternative to model books following a pilot in January 2001 which received positive reviews from both clients and models. Model portfolios can be easily uploaded and taken to castings, allowing clients to see a model’s entire portfolio. Clients are also able to e-mail selections of their choice as the Zone Models website has been adapted for use on iPad and iPhone.

A Zone Models app is due for release later this year, providing a quick and easy way for clients to make selections on the go, with a section for aspiring models to upload iPhone pictures and apply. Contact Lucy Bolland at Zone Models for more information.

www.zone-models.com

Yahoo! launches new celebrity site omg!

2011-06-30T17:49:00.011+01:00

Yahoo! has announced the launch of omg!, a unique online destination focusing on daily celebrity news, photos, exclusive blogs and interactive video content.

The combination of in-house content and premium partnerships will ensure the site delivers the most current and relevant celebrity content to potentially 27million monthly Yahoo! users (April Comscore).

omg! launches with Julia White as editor, previously deputy editor of OK! online, who will lead a creative editorial team to ensure omg! is fresh in content and relevant to its readers. The editorial team’s core focus will be to make the content both engaging and entertaining whilst offering an effective creative canvas for advertising partners.

GeekSheek Accessories launches new range

2011-06-30T15:56:00.000+01:00

GeekSheek Accessories is a new range of eco-friendly carry cases made from organic cotton, padded with natural wool and trimmed with either cotton or leather. GeekSheek insist upon the highest environmental standards in all of their products without compromising design or quality. They use only ethical supply chains and production facilities that are certified by the Fair Labor Organization. Each case is 100% biodegradable and recyclable and there is a broad range of colours and sizes to choose from. Launching this July, GeekSheek Accessories are priced from £30.00 and are available from online at www.geeksheek.co.uk.

House of Harlow 1960 debuts bag collection

2011-06-30T14:44:00.002+01:00

Nicole Richie's label House of Harlow 1960 has announced the launch a new bag collection with a similar vintage yet classic aesthetic as her range of jewellery and shoes. The new line, created in partnership with brand owner and manufacturer Majestic Mills, is comprised of approximately 14 pieces, inspired by vintage shapes and ranges from clutches to totes to carry-alls. The collection will be available in UK stores from December.

Alessandra Facchinetti to launch new collection in collaboration with PINKO

2011-06-30T12:05:00.002+01:00

Former Gucci and Valentino Creative Director Alessandra Facchinetti (pictured here) has announced a new collaborative ready-to-wear line in collaboration with PINKO. Breaking from convention, the new collection, titled UNIQUENESS, will appear online and through a network of select retailers immediately following its unveiling during Paris Fashion Week.

“This project captures a technological marketing concept for our generation, stretching to the max a series of assets unique to the creative vision of the Pinko brand, now for the first time merging at a high level of creativity,” added Pietro Negra, Founder of PINKO.

www.pinko.it

British Hairdressing Awards 2011 announce nominations

2011-06-30T11:28:00.006+01:00

The nominees for the British Hairdressing Awards have been announced. From a selected group of industry experts, beauty journalists and international trade press, eight hairdressers have been nominated for the British Hairdresser of the Year Award.

The nominated hairdressers are:

Andrew Barton - previous winner of British Hairdresser of the Year 2006, this is Andrew’s eighth nomination.

Errol Douglas - the 15th nomination for Knightsbridge salon owner Errol Douglas, previous winner of Afro Hairdresser of the Year 1993, 1995 and 2007.

Tim Hartley - this is Tim’s second nomination.

Mark Hayes - the third nomination for Mark Hayes, International Creative Director of Sassoon.

Gary Hooker & Michael Young - this is the fourth nomination for owners of salon group Hooker & Young, collectively six times winners of North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year and Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technicians of the Year 2006.

Akin Konizi - twice winner of British Hairdresser of the year in 2008 and 2009, Artistic Director for HOB. This is Akin’s sixth consecutive nomination.

Mark Leeson - this is Nottinghamshire salon owner Mark’s first nomination. Mark is a previous Winner of Eastern Hairdresser of the Year 2004, 2005 and 2006, and Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year in 2007.

Angelo Seminara – current British Hairdresser of the Year, Angelo also won the title in 2007. He has also won Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year in 2000, 2003 and 2004.

In the British Hairdressing Awards 27 year history there have only been 15 hairdressers who have been awarded this title including Trevor Sorbie, Anthony Mascolo, Irvine and Rita Rusk, John Frieda, Andrew Collinge, Nicky Clarke, Charles Worthington, Umberto Giannini, Beverly C, Mark Hill, Antoinette Beenders, Lisa Shepherd, Andrew Barton, Akin Konizi and the current British Hairdresser of the Year Angelo Seminara.

The 2011 British Hairdressing Awards is presented by Hairdressers Journal International and sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional. The winners in all sixteen categories will be announced an awards ceremony and dinner on 28 November (See DIARYdates).

www.hji.co.uk

Anthony Vaccarello awarded 2011 ANDAM Fashion Award fellowship

2011-06-30T10:13:00.003+01:00

The ANDAM Fashion Award commission has announced that its 2011 fellowship will go to Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello. After he graduated from the La Cambre School, Anthony Vaccarello won the Grand Prix of the Hyères Fashion Festival in 2006 before working alongside Karl Lagerfeld at Fendi. Vaccarello created his first collection in January 2009 and has been showing on the Paris women’s ready-to-wear calendar since then. The €200,000 endowment of the ANDAM Fashion Award will enable him to present a collection in Paris during Ready-to-Wear Week next October and to open a French branch for his label with a studio in Paris.

The winner was been chosen by majority vote by the following members of the jury, which included Fashion professionals: Hilary Alexander of The Daily Telegraph; Emmanuelle Alt, editor in chief of Vogue Paris; and Nathalie Dufour, founder and general director of ANDAM among others.

Previous recipients of this accolade include Yvan Mispelaere, Giles Deacon, Christophe Lemaire, Martin Margiela, Viktor & Rolf, Jeremy Scott and Hakaan.

www.andam.fr

Molly Brown creates first jewellery collection for Angelina Ballerina

2011-06-29T16:55:00.010+01:00

Girls jewellery brand Molly Brown is launching the first jewellery collection from children's character Angelina Ballerina. Available from 2 July exclusively at Selfridges (London, Birmingham & Manchester), the collection will then roll out to other UK retailers, including Harrods two weeks. The range includes pendants, lockets and charm bracelets using sterling silver and enamel coated Angelina pink. Prices start at £40.00 for the sterling silver jewellery and £15.00 for the silver-plated line. The new Angelina Ballerina collection will also be available to buy on the Molly Brown website.

www.mollybrownlondon.com
www.angelinaballerina.com

Triple Success for ASOS at Handbag.com Online Fashion Awards 2011

2011-06-29T15:22:00.004+01:00

The Handbag.com Online Fashion Awards in association with Medwinds, were revealed this week (27 June), with online fashion store ASOS winning three awards. ASOS was announced as winners of ‘Best New Fashion Site’, ‘Best Vintage Site’ and ‘Best Online-Only Site’.

Now in its fourth year, the Handbag.com Online Fashion Awards 2011 encompass twelve categories, naming a winner and runner-up in each. A panel of handbag.com industry experts including Show Me Your Wardrobe’s Jackie Dixon, DirectorsOf.com founder Leon Bailey Green, Drapers’ online editor Keely Stocker and ASOS’ Jemma Dyas, compiled a final shortlist of the best fashion sites on the web, before putting this shortlist to the public vote. More than 47,000 votes from handbag.com users determined the overall winners.

Full list of Handbag Online Fashion Awards 2011 winners:

Best accessories site
Winner – Accessorize
Runner up – Etsy

Best boutique site
Winner – Paul's Boutique
Runner up – Monica and Joe

Best British fashion blog
Winner – Style Bubble
Runner Up – The Style Bite

Best designer site
Winner – Net-a-Porter
Runner Up – The Outnet

Best high street site
Winner – Topshop
Runner Up – River Island

Best independent fashion magazine site
Winner – My Fashion Life
Runner Up – Fashion 156

Best international fashion blog
Winner - The Style Rookie
Runner Up – The Coveted

Best new fashion site
Winner - ASOS Marketplace
Runner up – Monica & Joe

Best online only site
Winner – ASOS
Runner up – Net-a-Porter

Best use of innovation
Winner – Girl meets dress
Runner up – Burberry

Best user experience
Winner – John Lewis
Runner up – Net-a-Porter

Best vintage site
Winner – ASOS marketplace
Runner up – eBay Fashion

www.handbag.com
www.medwinds.com

'American Apparel is Gay' T.shirt launch

2011-06-29T14:46:00.005+01:00

In tribute to the Pride London season which runs from 24 June to 3 July, American Apparel has launched a limited stock 'American Apparel is Gay' T.shirt, priced at £26.00 each. The brand is also running an in-store offer where a customer can get the T.shirt free when spending £50.00 or more at the American Appeal Carnaby Street, Oxford Street or Shoreditch store. This offer runs until London Parade day on 2 July.
www.americanapparel.co.uk

Ultimo introduces new Miracle Balcony Bra

2011-06-29T13:15:00.001+01:00

Ultimo has just introduced the new Miracle Balcony Bra; a new design that lifts breasts to expose the slimmest area of the torso, giving an improved shape, renewed confidence and a slimmer silhouette. The Superior Advanced Cup Technology in Ultimo’s Fuller Bust Collection, which also includes the Miracle Plunge Bra, is designed specifically for larger cup sizes (from DD-G), offering lightweight support and comfort to lift, shape the fuller busted woman. The new Miracle Balcony Bra is available in sizes 32-38 DD-G in black, white and nude from www.ultimo.co.uk and www.next.co.uk priced at £27.00.

* This is embargoed to consumer press until 00.01am 30 June *

Village Bicycle collaborates with Craig Lawrence

2011-06-29T12:35:00.001+01:00

Following the launch of fashion and concept boutique Village Bicycle, London fashion entrepreneur Willa Keswick has teamed up with Brit designer and five-time consecutive NewGen award winner Craig Lawrence to create a new diffusion line. This collaboration will fuse Willa’s love of bright colours with Craig’s innovative textile techniques to create a Summer collection of accessible designs. The six pieces will include; dresses, skirts, fingerless gloves and cropped tops, priced from £80.00 - £800.00. Moving away from Craig’s signature colour palette of darker hues, this collection will be brighter, appealing to The Village Bicycle’s more playful customer.

Craig Lawrence believes that this partnership will attract a new customer to his brand; “It’s exciting to work with such a unique and fresh London boutique. I love the vibe of the Village Bicycle brand, and I hope that this collaboration will make my designs more accessible".

Craig Lawrence for The Village Bicycle will be available from 21 July.

www.craiglawrence.co.uk

Italian fashion brand MARYLING expands into the UK

2011-06-29T12:00:00.005+01:00

Italian fashion brand MARYLING was founded in Milan in 2010 and offers fine wools, soft silks, fine jerseys, cottons and textured linens within its collection. The first presentation of the Summer collection saw refined suit jackets and sharp tailoring, vintage cotton blends and soft wide-leg pants, alongside loose silk leggings and floral silk prints.

The MARYLING fashion looks are created in groups and capsules which can be paired with one another. The collection also comprises accessories including leather shoes, handbags, belts and fashion jewellery. The soft UK launch took place at the end of May, and stockists are to be announced shortly with store set to launch in 2012.
www.maryling.com

Cacharel introduces new babywear collection

2011-06-29T11:18:00.000+01:00

Cacharel has announced its new babywear collection, Cacharel NN. Designed by Corrine Sarrut and aimed at boys and girls aged 0-3 years, the new range is structured around three key lines; Newborn; containing sponge cotton pyjamas, mohair all-in-ones and co-ordinated layette; Christening, featuring lace, relief velvet and silk crepe; and Daywear, a high-fashion line containing smocked skirts, halter-neck or wrap-over dresses, blouses and harem pants for girls, and items inspired by menswear for boys.

The 70 designs in the collection are complemented by a range of accessories: socks coordinated to match the wardrobe, mohair blankets and a collection of leather walking shoes in a number of shades. Finally, a range of jewellery has also been created featuring silver or gold-plated bracelets and necklaces.

The Cacharel NN collection was presented with a preview at the Pitti Immagine Bimbo fair last weekend in Italy (23-25 June). UK stockists and prices to be announced in due course.

www.cacharel.fr

Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards 2011 winners announced

2011-06-29T10:16:00.011+01:00

The Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards took place this morning (29 June) at One Marylebone, London NW1. In total, the industry expert panel and celebrity judged 325 products, across 83 categories. This included 16 products which were granted the ‘Readers’ Kiss Of Approval’ award by Cosmopolitan’s 1.5 million readers who voted for their favourite products via the magazine and online.

The awards, now in their ninth year, represent the best in class for every element of beauty, from hair styling and cleansing, to skincare, toolkits and suncare.

This year’s judging panel included:
Louise Court, Editor, Cosmopolitan
Kay Montano, Makeup artist
Dr Marko Lens, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Ingeborg Van Lotringen, Beauty Director, Cosmopolitan
Nichola Joss, Beauty Therapist
Ruth Crilly, Model and Blogger
Kate Turner, Beauty Editor, Cosmopolitan
Cassie Powney, Beauty Assistant, Cosmopolitan
Nicola Roberts, Singer
Phil Smith, Hairstylist

Full list of Winners:

LIPS
Best budget lipstick - Rimmel London Colour Show Off Lipstick
Best premium lipstick - Estée Lauder Pure Color Lipstick
Best lipgloss - Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss
Best lip balm - Natio Mineral Lip Butter
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate lipstick - Mac Lipstick

EYES
Best mascara - Dior Diorshow 360 Mascara
Best eyeshadow - Urban Decay Eyeshadow
Best eye-colour palette - Revlon Color 12hr Eyeshadow Quad
Best lash booster - RapidLash
Best eyeliner - Yves Saint Laurent Dessin du Regard Waterproof Eye Pencil
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate mascara - Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara

CLEANSING
Best cleanser - Eve Lom Morning Time Cleanser
Best facial refresher - Trilogy Hydrating Mist Toner
Best eye makeup remover - Clinique Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent
Best face scrub - Olay Regenerist Daily Thermal Skin Polisher
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate cleansing wipes - Simple Skincare Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes

FACE
Best budget foundation - Rimmel London Lasting Finish 25hr Foundation
Best premium foundation - Lancôme Teint Miracle Foundation
Best blemish concealer - Origins Quick, Hide! Long-Wearing Concealer
Best tinted moisturiser - Estée Lauder Daywear Sheer Tint Release Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturiser
Best face powder - Laura Mercier Invisible Loose Setting Powder
Best blusher - Topshop Blusher
Best bronzer - Guerlain Terracotta Moisturising Bronzing Powder
Best under-eye brightener - Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate foundation - Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate blusher - Benefit Dandelion Pink Perk-Me-Up Face Powder

SKINCARE
Best budget everyday moisturiser - Neutrogena Multi-Defence Daily Moisturiser SPF 25
Best premium everyday moisturiser - Dior Hydra Life Pro-Youth Sorbet Cream
Best face mask - The Sanctuary 5 Minute Thermal Detox Mask
Best blemish buster - Good Things Stop That Spot! Clearing Gel
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate moisturiser - Nivea Daily Essentials Light Moisturising Day Cream

ANTI-AGEING
Best anti-ageing moisturiser - No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Day Cream SPF 15 With 5-Star UVA
Best age-busting night cream - Clarins Multi-Active Night Youth Recovery Cream
Best age-defying serum - Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex
Best line-fading eye cream - Elizabeth Arden Prevage Eye Ultra Protection Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF15
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate anti-ageing product - Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Ageing Day Moisturiser

BODY
Best body cleanser - Elemis Skin Nourishing Shower Cream
Best body scrub - Soap & Glory The Breakfast Scrub
Best bath treat - Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil
Best body-firming potion - Clarins Extra Firming Body Cream
Best body moisturiser - La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP Body Balm
Best hair-removal product - Braun Silk-Epil Dual 7 Epilator
Best deodorant - Garnier Invisi Mineral 48hr Double Action Deodorant
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate body lotion - Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Lotion
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate hair-removal product - Gillette Venus Breeze

HAIR
Best hairspray - L’Oréal Paris Ellnett Satin Normal Hold Hairspray
Best volumiser - TRESemmé 24 Hour Sky High Plumping Powder
Best frizz controller - Tigi Catwalk Sleek Mystique Blow Out Balm
Best home colourant - John Frieda Precision Foam Colour
Best shampoo - Frédéric Fekkai Essential Shea Shampoo
Best conditioner - Andrew Collinge Purity Hydrotherapy Conditioner
Best leave-in treatment - Moroccanoil Treatment Oil
Best hair mask - Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Keratin Intensive Treatment
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate hair colourant - L’Oréal Paris Sublime Mousse
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate shampoo and conditioner - Herbal Essences Shampoo & Conditioner

TOOL KIT
Best hairbrush - Kent Classic Shine Pure Bristle Brush
Best makeup brushes - Suqqu
Best heat styler - BaByliss Big Hair
Best beauty gadget - Clarisonic Mia
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate hairstyling gadget - GHD IV Styler

SUNCARE
Best budget facial sun protection - Natio Sunscreen Lotion
Best premium facial sun protection - Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess For Face
Best all-over sun protection - Garnier Ambre Solaire Light & Silky
Best aftersun - St. Tropez Aftersun Lotion
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate suntan lotion - Nivea Sun Moisturising Sun Spray

SELF-TANNING AND BRONZING
Best facial self-tan - Chanel Soleil Identité
Best body self-tan - Sun-Believable Tan Me Self Tan Mousse
Best gradual self-tan - Dove Summer Glow Beauty Body Lotion
Best wash-off body tanner - L’Oréal Paris Glam Bronze Micro-Fine Spray Foundation For Legs
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate self-tanner - St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse

MEN
Best men’s hair product - Wella Shockwaves Re-Create Styling Putty
Best men’s face cream - Lab Series Skin Care For Men Age-less Face Cream
Best men’s shaving product - Clinique Skin Supplies For Men M Shave Aloe Gel
Best men’s eye cream - Lab Series Skin Care For Men Instant Moisture Eye Gel
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate aftershave - Boss by Hugo Boss Aftershave Lotion

HANDS AND FEET
Best nail polish - Andrea Fulerton Stripe & Sparkle
Best hand cream - Dr Organic Rose Otto Hand & Nail Cream
Best foot treat - Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Cracked Heel Foot Cream
Best nail rescuer - Dr. LeWinn’s Renunail Nail Strengthener
Readers’ Kiss Of Approval /Ultimate nail polish - Barry M Nail Effects

Beauty Breakthrough Award - Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector
Beauty Classic Award - Nivea Creme

www.cosmpolitan.co.uk

New fashion & art publication BAKU launches in October

2011-06-29T10:03:00.007+01:00

BAKU will be launched internationally later this year, it was announced today (29 June). The Contract Publishing Division of Condé Nast Britain has secured a deal to publish this lifestyle and cultural title, with Leyla Aliyeva (pictured here) as the magazine’s editor-in-chief.

Debuting in October, BAKU International, named after Azerbaijan’s capital city, is a conceptual quarterly, uniting fashion with art, combining the best of the West elements of Azeri culture.

BAKU is currently published in its home nation and in neighbouring Russia, where the magazine originated in 2007. The new international edition will have an initial print-run of 20,000, and the magazine will be distributed in key locations in the UK, France, the US, Italy and other points globally. The magazine will be produced to larger dimensions than the original, and will use heavier paper stock. BAKU International will collaborate on its covers and contents with some of the world’s most renowned contemporary artists. Beyond that BAKU will collaborate with fashion and art photographers, writers, designers, other key figures.

BAKU will be created in the UK by Darius Sanai, editorial director of the Contract Publishing Division, as launch editor. Mary Fellowes, fashion director of VOGUE Turkey, stylist, fashion consultant, and former assistant to Isabella Blow and for British VOGUE, is appointed fashion director. Prominent contemporary art and luxury travel journalist and regular contributor to both Condé Nast Traveller and the Financial Times, Claire Wrathall will be a contributing editor.

Swatch unveils collaboration with Hiroyuki Matsuura

2011-06-29T09:30:00.001+01:00

Swatch has unveiled new work by Japanese artist Hiroyuki Matsuura in its latest collaboration. For the SWATCH & ART Collection, the Tokyo born artist has designed six New Gents, which Swatch has made available as a specially packaged set in a strictly limited and numbered edition of 777 pieces (SUOZS01). The watches, priced £44.50, are sold individually in an unlimited edition.

www.swatch.com

Debut Beach Tomato Awards winners announced

2011-06-28T15:20:00.004+01:00

The winners of its first Beach Tomato Awards have been announced today. The judging panel for the awards included co-founder Tom Marchant, editor Kirsty Hathaway and features editor Katie Mulloy together with ELLE's travel editor, Sue Ward Davies; showmeyourwardrobe.com founder and photographer, Jackie Dixon; and the threegraces.com founder and beauty journalist, Grace Timothy, who together decided the best beaches around the world, beach fashion and beachside beauty products.

Tom Marchant, co-founder, says “We created Beach Tomato to be the friendly voice offering insightful and honest advice about beaches from around the world. Our first Beach Tomato awards are an answer to the eternal question that everyone stresses about year, which beach, what to wear and which beauty brand really delivers. Editor Kirsty Hathaway and the judging panel have truly uncovered the best of the beach for 2011.”

The three different sections within the editorially led site – Promenade, Preen and Place – dictated the different award categories – Fashion, Beauty and Travel. Additionally, Beach Tomato invited users to vote for a “People’s Choice Award”.

Fashion Awards
Best women’s swimwear - Mara Hoffman
Best men’s swimwear - Orlebar Brown
Best sunglasses - Retro Super Future
Best new swimwear label - We Are Handsome

Travel Awards
Best party - La Barra, Uruguay
Beast urban - Newport Beach, Orange County USA
Best kept secret (until now) - Baisha Beach, Taiwan
For the water - Simos Beach Elafornissos
Headspace - Anakena Beach, Easter island
Best overall beach - Baisha Beach, Taiwan

People’s Choice
Fashion - Don’t forget - Tallulah and Hope
Beauty - Beach saviour - Sachajuan
Travel - Best beach island - Jamaica

Beauty Awards
Best sunscreen - Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Cream for Face
Best hair product - Moroccanoil Oil Treatment
Best beach prep - Sisley Intensive Anti-cellulite Contouring Care
Best self tan - St Tropez Naturals

www.beachtomato.com

Designer Sophie Hulme launches in Selfridges & announces collaboration

2011-06-28T13:59:00.009+01:00

Young womenswear designer Sophie Hulme is set to launch her range of leather bags in Selfridges from August in a range of sizes and textures. The collection includes the casual messenger styles and more formal totes, available in soft leather and faux fur fabrics priced from £225.00. Pictured above is the nude leather tote, £490.00, which is an exclusive to Selfridges Oxford Street and Selfridges.com. The launch will be celebrated with an installation on the Contemporary Wall in Selfridges Accessories Hall featuring vintage letters and Sophie’s signature charms and will continue through Fashion Week.

Sophie Hulme has also collaborated with Cumbrian manufacturing specialists Chapman Bags, on a bespoke bag for the AW season inspired by Sophie's best selling tote (pictured here). The fabric has been given a bonding that is a signature treatment by Chapman Bags and creates a much more durable finish. The handles and trimming are made from tanned coloured leather and the bag is finished off with brass plate detailing around the handles. The bag will be available from September at a retail price of £530.00.

www.sophiehulme.com
www.chapmanbags.com
www.selfridges.com

Suzuki collaborates with Clothes Show Live to find 'Britain's Ultimate Fashionista'

2011-06-28T10:15:00.004+01:00

Suzuki has teamed up with Clothes Show Live, to find the “ultimate fashionista” in Britain. Suzuki Street Scouts will be searching cities from July until November to find stylish, unsigned, up-and-coming fashion talent. TV presenter Jeff Brazier will host the regional semi-finals at nine shopping centres, with those selected sent to the live final at Clothes Show Live in December. The overall winner will win the opportunity to become part of the Clothes Show Live team to get work experience at Clothes Show Live 2012.

The regional semi-finals will be taking place at the following locations:
2-3 July - Braehead, Glasgow
16-17 July - St. Davids, Wales
13-14 August - CastleCourt, Belfast
10-11 September - Lakeside, London
24-25 September - Meadowhall, Sheffield
22-23 October - Trafford Centre, Manchester
29-30 October - Centre MK, Milton Keynes
19-20 November - Bull Ring, Birmingham

All 36 finalists will be awarded Platinum tickets to Clothes Show Live and asked to compete in one final fashion task before an overall winner is crowned. The overall winner will win the chance to become part of the on-site team at Clothes Show Live 2012, NEC Birmingham.

www.clothesshowlive.com/suzuki-streets-ahead-roadshows
www.facebook.com/suzukistreetsahead

agnès b. and French lingerie brand DIM collaborate

2011-06-28T10:09:00.000+01:00

Underwear brand DIM has collaborated with agnès b. to celebrate Dim’s 10 years of its lines Body Touch and 20 years of Pockets. To celebrate its anniversary DIM has invited agnès b. to customise the style of these two lines with designer agnès adding her signature style of spots, stripes and well known logos, ‘b yourself’, ‘to b or not to b’ and ‘b careful’ to the collection.
All DIM products will be available in-store from September.

www.agnesb.com
www.dim.fr

Sunglass design contest launched by Polaroid Eyewear

2011-06-27T13:49:00.004+01:00

Polaroid Eyewear has launched a new competition encouraging students, professionals and prospective designers to create a pair of sunglasses inspired by trends from past or future decades – between 1930 and 2020. Polaroid Eyewear will produce the best designs under its ‘Best Under The Sun’ Signature Sunglass Collection to be launched globally in Spring 2013.

The first 'Best Under The Sun' collection was launched in Spring 2011 with ten original designs from the Polaroid archives featuring sunglasses from the 1930’s to the 1980’s. Participants can submit designs online from 1 July to 30 September with submissions being featured on the ‘Best Under The Sun’ webpage and Facebook page. The online community along with an expert jury at Polaroid Eyewear will select up to ten best designs and the winners will be announced by April 2012.

www.polaroidsunglasses1937.com

Royal bridesmaid dress designer introduces ready-to-wear collection

2011-06-27T09:55:00.007+01:00

Royal bridesmaid dress designer Nicki Macfarlane has introduced to her ready-to-wear collection. The ‘Eliza’ (pictured here) is given structure and silhouette by layering ivory silk organza over wild silk while a box-pleated skirt sits over a full net underskirt. Puffed sleeves are finished with three buttons; the skirt is edged with lace trim, while a pleated sash is tied in a bow at the back. As with the entire ready-to-wear collection, brides can choose from a range of colour sashes, allowing them to personalise their bridesmaids and flowergirls. The Eliza is available for ages 2 to 12, priced from £265.00.

www.nickimacfarlanebridesmaids.co.uk

Liz Earle wins coveted Which? Awards

2011-06-24T14:35:00.006+01:00

The annual Which? Awards took place this week (23 June) in London and were hosted by hosted by Natasha Kaplinsky. The awards are entirely independant and aim to publicly reward the best businesses serving the UK customer and winners are chosen on the basis of Which?’s rigorous research and feedback from its members. Beauty brand Liz Earle won Best Online Retailer for lizearle.com and was shortlisted as the top performing online shop across the Which? survey for the third year running.

Which? Awards 2011 shortlisters and winners:

Best High Street Retailer
Winner - Richer Sounds
Shortlisted – Lush, Lakeland

Best Car Manufacturer
Winner - Hyundai
Shortlisted - Mazda, Toyota, BMW, Skoda

Best Supermarket
Winner - Waitrose
Shortlisted - Marks and Spencer, Lidl, Aldi

Best Financial Services Provider
Winner - First Direct
Shortlisted - NFU Mutual, The Co-operative Bank

Best Home Audio-Visual Brand
Winner - Samsung
Shortlisted - Panasonic, Sony

Best Large Home Appliance Brand
Winner - Bosch
Shortlisted - Miele, AEG-Electrolux

Best Mobile Service Provider
Winner - Tesco Mobile
Shortlisted - ASDA Mobile, O2

Best Online Retailer
Winner - Lizearle.com
Shortlisted - Lakeland.co.uk, John Lewis.com, ChainReactionCycles.com

Best Photography Brand
Winner - Canon
Shortlisted - Panasonic, Casio, Nikon

Best Portable Media Brand
Winner - Samsung
Shortlisted - Apple, Sony
Best Small Home Appliance Brand
Winner - Philips
Shortlisted - Kenwood, De’Longhi, Morphy Richards

Best Travel Company
Winner - Trailfinders
Shortlisted - Kuoni, P&O Cruises, Saga

Which? Positive Change Award
Winner - Barclays

Which? Consumer Action Award
Winner - The Co-operative Energy

The Good Food Guide Readers’ Restaurant of the Year
Winner - Orwells, South East

Which? Local Business of the Year
Winner - Mand Made, Electrician - Sheffield

www.which.co.uk

Fashion label FLY53 to open new concessions

2011-06-24T13:07:00.003+01:00

Fashion brand FLY53 is about to add Wolverhampton, Bristol, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Middlesborough, Nottingham and Metro Centre Gateshead to its existing House of Fraser concessions doubling the amount of doors to fourteen. This is in addition to having two Selfridges areas, the brands first outlet store in Livingston with another planned pre Christmas this year, and an increased independent retailer base. This independent clothing brand will be also launching the AW11 season at Bread & Butter exhibition next month. The philosophy of the brand is to create striking and intelligent clothing that is well designed, unique and inspirational.
www.fly53.com

Creative Head Magazine announces 2011 Most Wanted and It List finalists

2011-06-24T12:17:00.003+01:00

Creative Head Magazine has announced its 2011 Most Wanted and It List finalists. The winners will be announced at the Most Wanted and The It List Grand Final night hosted by Keith Lemon and attended by high-profile figures from the hairdressing industry as well as VIPs from fashion, the arts and the media.

For more information about the Grand Finals and to book tickets visit the websites: head1st.net/mostwanted or head1st.net/theitlist.

Most Wanted 2011 Finalists

Best Salon Team
Headquarters Hair Salon, Kingston upon Thames
Ken Picton Salon, Cardiff Bay
Marc Antoni, Henley on Thames
Mark Leeson Hair Body & Mind, Mansfield
Michael Van Clarke, London

Best Online Salon
Burlingtonshair.com
Hmhair.co.uk
Kenpicton.com
Leobancroft.com
Lisashepherd.co.uk

Best Local Salon
Ekko Hair & Beauty, Banbury
Janet Maitland, Gileshead
Michelle Griffin Academy, Birmingham
Peter Prosser Hairdressing, Hereford
Stuart Holmes Hair & Beauty Spa, Cheltenham

Best Salon Experience
Hatstand Nelly, Aberdeen
Ken Picton Salon, Cardiff Bay
Lockonego, London
Percy & Reed, London
The Chapel, Tunbridge Wells

Creative Talent of 2011
Johanna Cree Brown, Trevor Sorbie
Mark Leeson, Mark Leeson Hair Body & Mind
Skyler McDonald, Seanhanna Salons
Alexander Turnbull, Alexander Hair & Beauty
Tim Scott-Wright, Lisa Shepherd Salons

Colour Expert of 2011
Rebecca Adams, The Chapel
Jasmin Allen, Errol Douglas
Claire Chell, Francesco Group
Karine Jackson, Karine Jackson
Christel Lundquist, HOB Salons

Business Thinker of 2011
Leo Bancroft, Leo Bancroft
Jeff Letter, Feathers
Ken Picton, Ken Picton Salon
Michael Van Clarke, Michael Van Clarke
Tommy and Esther van der Veken-Prins, Tommy’s

Hair Trend of 2011
William Eagles, Cream
Andrew Heasman, RUSH London
Kevin Kahan, Kevin Kahan
Carl McCaffrey, Toni&Guy
Janer Stewart, Angels

Session Stylist of 2011
Malcolm Edwards
Luke Hersheson
Guido Palau
James Pecis
Shon

Hair Icon of 2011
Errol Douglas
Mark Hayes
Luke Hersheson
Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck
Sam McKnight
Angelo Seminara
Eugene Souleiman
Neil Moodie
Adam Reed
Josh Wood

The IT List 2011 Finalists

The Fashionista
George Akkad, Toni&Guy
Christopher Appleton, George’s Hairdressing
Jason Crozier, No 74 Hair & Beauty
Leigh Keates, Michael Van Clarke
Warren Holmes, Nicky Clarke

The Entrepreneur
Becky Candy, Becky Candy Salons
Sinéad Kelly, The Velvet Room
Skyler McDonald, Seanhanna Salons
Richard Phillipart, The Boutique
Leanna Sutherland, Evocativ

The Visionary
Christopher Appleton, George’s Hairdressing
Skyler McDonald, Seanhanna Salons
Katie Mulcahy, Lisa Shepherd Salons
Dan Spiller, Marc Antoni
Kim Rance, Clipso

The One To Watch (Female)
Valerie Benavides, Brooks & Brooks
Sophia Hilton, Brooks & Brooks
Isabella Hyde, RUSH Hair
Chantal McAuliffe, Rainbow Room International
Leah Walton, The Colour Room

The One To Watch (Male)
Andrew-Thomas Corbett, Toni&Guy
Warren Holmes, Nicky Clarke
Leigh Keates, Michael Van Clarke
Ross Taylor, Paul Falltrick Hairdressing
Angelo Vallillo, Zullo & Holland

www.head1st.net/mostwanted
www.head1st.net/theitlist

The Online Media Awards announces winners

2011-06-24T10:11:00.005+01:00

The Online Media Awards, recognising the best in online journalism, announced its 2011 award winners last night at a ceremony in London. The event attracted entries from websites including The Guardian, The Sun, BBC, Sunday Times, Mail Online, Reuters and The Telegraph. On the international judging panel was Andrew Jaspan, former editor of The Age, David Mill former online editor of Mirror Group, Noel Young former group managing editor of the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Charles McGhee former editor of The Herald and Jim Chisholm former director of the World Association of Newspapers.

Named as Website of the Year and winning the Grand Prix was thesundaytimes.co.uk for its replication of its printed version online and its editor Gordon Thomson was named Online Editor of the Year. In all, sundaytimes.co.uk took home six awards.

Winners

Chairman’s Award - Nursingtimes.net

Chairman’s Award - Press Gazette

Best Brand Development - Mail Online

Online Editor of the Year - Gordon Thomson, editor, The Sunday Times

Best Site for news-led Journalism - bbc.co.uk & guardian.co.uk

Best Specialist Site for Journalism - physicsworld.com

Best Campaigning / Investigative Journalism -
thesundaytimes.co.uk for Insight investigations by the Sunday Times

Best Commentary/Blogging - huffingtonpost.com

Best Video Journalism - thesundaytimes.co.uk

Best Designed site - thesundaytimes.co.uk

Best Twitter feed - @naturenews

Best Use of Social Media - BBC London & mashable.com

Best Use of Crowd Sourcing or Citizen Journalism - BBC London for Mapping the Tube Strike - with your help

Best Use of Photography - thesundaytimes.co.uk

Best Commercial Innovation - FoodBev.com

Digital Writer of the Year - Emma Barnett, Digital Media Editor, The Daily Telegraph

Best Podcast - bbc.co.uk - Non League Football Show

Technical Innovation - guardian.co.uk - guardian.co.uk/data

www.onlinemediaawards.net

The Indian Wedding, Destination and Lifestyle Show to launch next month

2011-06-23T15:00:00.001+01:00

The Indian Wedding, Destination and Lifestyle Show (Ardhangini) is making its debut at Olympia 2, Kensington Square Gardens, London on 15-17 July. The Indian Wedding, Destination and Lifestyle Show will showcase luxury bridal design and wedding services, with a portfolio of fashion, beauty and lifestyle being presented at the exhibition. Highlights include fashion designer Neeta Lulla; India Fashion Week regular Masaba Gupta; celebrity jewellers Amrapali; designer; Ravish Kapoor; henna artist Geetanjali; and The Jaipur Collective – Nidhi Tholia, Amrapali, Rohit Kamra and Benu Bhatnagar –designers working with traditional Indian fashion. Furthermore, the event will exhibit wedding destinations and traditional Indian luxury lifestyle products, in addition to activities and events such as runway shows highlighting the collections of 15 of India’s fashion designers.

Dezeen Watch Store to open pop-up in Covent Garden

2011-06-23T14:43:00.007+01:00

Design-led online watch boutique store the Dezeen Watch Store is opening a pop-up at 55 Neal Street, WC2, from 29 June – 10 July. The collection on display has been curated by the Dezeen team and include designs from £59.00 up to £540.00.

The pop-up shop will stock watches by designers including Michael Young, Naoto Fukasawa, Karim Rashid, SANAA and Industrial Facility. The store will also exclusively stock the Luna-Tik (pictured) by Scott Wilson, which converts an iPod Nano into a watch while allowing music to be played. There will also be an installation by Plumen, winner of the Brit Insurance Design of the Year 2011, of its designer energy saving light bulbs, which will be on sale. The Dezeen Watch Store will be open 10am – 8pm from Monday to Saturday and 12pm – 6pm on Sunday.

www.dezeenwatchstore.com

Metro partners with High Street Fashion Week

2011-06-23T13:52:00.003+01:00

Metro has partnered with High Street Fashion Week which is happening from 5-9 September. Metro plan to produce five 24-page bespoke fashion newspapers throughout the week with dedicated high street fashion content edited by Metro’s style editor Bel Jacobs.

This is the third year for High Street Fashion Week which will see fashion shows, exhibitions, late-night shopping evenings and launch parties with high street brands unveiling their AW11 collections. 100,000 copies of the paper are planned for distribution each day around Oxford Street in London. The special issues will contain fashion news and features, event listings, special offers, competitions and tips on what to wear this season. High Street Fashion Week will launch with a Metro cover wrap on 5 September. Metro.co.uk will also host a High Street Fashion Week hub to support the activity and the site’s style blog ‘Closet Case’ will offer readers an insight into the week’s events and advice on high street shopping.

www.highstreetfashionweek.com
www.metro.co.uk

Agent Provocateur debuts home collection

2011-06-23T10:54:00.005+01:00

Lingerie label Agent Provocateur has announced a debut home collection launching for Autumn 2011. The boudoir-esque range includes bed linens with silk trims and suede fringing, as well as a selection of towels for the bathroom and beach in a selection of prints and fabrics. The range also features accessories, which include a pure cashmere throw and cushion with suede fringe detailing; a fully fringed soft suede cushion; and a 100% silk quilt and bolster.

www.agentprovocateur.com

H&M announces new designer collaboration with Versace

2011-06-23T09:59:00.002+01:00

H&M has announced its AW2011 designer collaboration with Versace. Designed by creative director Donatella Versace, the collection will include ranges for women, men and selected pieces for the home. It will be available from 17 November in around 300 stores worldwide and online. In addition, Donatella Versace has also designed a pre-spring collection for H&M set to be available in countries with H&M online sales from 19 January 2012.

"I am thrilled to be collaborating with H&M and to have the opportunity of reaching their wide audience. The collection will be quintessential Versace, perfect for H&M and Versace fans everywhere," says Donatella Versace.

www.hm.com

Daughter of Kelly Hoppen Natasha Corrett & Vicki Edgson launch food line

2011-06-22T15:03:00.006+01:00

Honestly Healthy is a new, fresh, balanced and alkaline range of vegetarian foods created by organic chef and daughter of Kelly Hoppen Natasha Corrett, and leading nutritional therapist Vicki Edgson. Launching in Selfridges’ Food Hall on 29 June, Honestly Healthy’s meals are fresh daily and contain alkalizing ingredients that balance the components of the typically acidic Western diet. Honestly Healthy provides food that nourishes the body without placing the digestive system under any strain.

www.honestlyhealthyfood.com

Eleven Paris signs Keith Richards' daughters to front AW11/12 campaign

2011-06-22T14:54:00.009+01:00

Parisian brand Eleven Paris has signed Theodora and Alexandra Richards to front its new campaign. Having already worked with Mick Jagger’s daughter, Lizzy in 2010, the brand has now asked the two daughters of Keith Richards to be the faces of the new AW11/12 campaign. Like their mother Patti Hansen, who was a renowned model of the 1970’s, the two sisters have worked with brands including French Connection, Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry, Roberto Cavalli and H&M.

www.elevenparis.com

Underwear label HOM introduce collaboration with Alexis Mabille

2011-06-22T11:46:00.003+01:00

Men's underwear brand HOM, presents HOM by ALEXIS MABILLE - a new capsule collection of underwear designed by Alexis Mabille exclusively for men. This new line combines HOM's 43 years of experience in the industry with the vision of the French designer.

Alexis Mabille says: "This line presents a focus around male undergarments and a new way of living. It combines different cuts and colours with wearable, comfortable shapes but it is also fresh and new with a focus on sensuality. It has been a genuine pleasure to work with the HOM teams in developing an underwear collection that is close to my heart, both as a man and a creator."

The first collection will be unveiled tomorrow (23 June) during the Alexis Mabille Male Prêt à Porter show - SS12.

www.hom.com

Original Penguin introduce new denim collection

2011-06-22T09:01:00.001+01:00

Original Penguin is expanding its product range by launching a four piece denim collection for AW11. Based on the Original Penguin AW theme ‘Speak Easy’, the four denim designs are named; The Rockabilly, The Heritage Fit, The Rogue and The Pioneer. The Heritage is a classic, slim fit that sits just below the waist and is available in six different finishes from stonewash to selvedge. Rogue is a skinny leg jean with stretch for comfort. It is offered in deep indigo and lead grey washes as well as corduroy. A more relaxed leg and straight fit is available in the Rockabilly style, while the Pioneer style sits low at the hip with a ‘drop crotch’ for a modern carrot fit. The new collection will be available from September priced between £65.00 and £85.00. Stockist details will be available from the website.

www.originalpenguin.eu

Lotus Originals to debut boutique at Goodwood

2011-06-21T16:25:00.005+01:00

The Lotus Originals taster boutique is set to debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed this year from 1-3 July. Previously only available online, the recently launched luxury lifestyle label will provide a shopping space alongside an exhibition of Lotus cars from the past, present and future; with a showcase of the new Lotus Esprit supercar due out in 2013. Among the Lotus Originals clothing collection are Loro Piana 100% cashmere knits, leather jackets inspired by 1970's racing suits and quilted coats with leather trimmings. Clothing is offered in Lotus green (the dark hue of the original Lotus racing cars), navy, tan, black, red and light grey.

Inspired by the Lotus brand principles of authenticity, innovation and design excellence, the ‘Lotus Originals’ collection is a range of luxury apparel, leather goods and performance outerwear that reflects the spirit of Lotus.

www.lotusoriginals.com
www.goodwood.co.uk

Upcycled baby clothing label Ta Daa launches in the UK

2011-06-21T12:00:00.005+01:00

Ta Daa is a new handmade and upcycled range of children and baby clothing that launched at the Bubble trade show from 19-20 June. The clothes are created by the Ta Daa team in their atelier in Chevreuse Regional Natural Park in France and are made from locally sourced high quality pieces, acquired from Le Relais, a French charitable recycling organisation. The brand uses 100% natural fibres and certain types of yarns and colours to achieve a consistent and unique style in its collection which features designs for newborns and toddlers up to 3 years old and includes dresses, tops, bloomers and trousers.

www.tadaababy.com

WGSN Global Fashion Awards 2011 nominees announced

2011-06-21T09:09:00.006+01:00

The WGSN Global Fashion Awards 2011 nominees were announced yesterday (20 June) at an event at the St. Martin's Lane Hotel, London WC2. Here is a full list of nominees:

Outstanding Customer Experience
AlphaOne, Amritsar
Harrods
Holt Renfrew
Liberty
LL Bean
Macy’s (Backstage Pass) JWT New York
my-wardrobe.com
Odel
Santa Eulalia
Zappos

Outstanding New Store
Converse, SoHo, New York
Core Spirit, London
La Boutique Palacio, Mexico
Miu Miu, Bond Street, London
Mr Mudd and Mr Gold, Stockholm, Sweden
Myer, Melbourne
Puma, Boulevard de SÈbastopol, Paris (Plajer & Franz Studio)
Siamo, London
VPL, SoHo, New York
Walisuma, La Paz, Bolivia

Outstanding Brand Mix
Browns
Hudson’s Bay Company
Intermix
Kirna ZabÍte
Lane Crawford
Matches
NK Store
Opening Ceremony
s*uce
Saks Fifth Avenue

Global Brand or Retailer
Abercrombie & Fitch
ASOS
Desigual
Forever 21
H&M
Karen Millen
Kate Spade
Mango
Reiss
Topshop

Best E-tailer
ASOS
farfetch.com
Gilt Groupe
HauteLook
John Lewis
my-wardrobe.com
NET-A-PORTER.COM
Rue La La
thecorner.com (YOOX Group)
vente-privee.com

Most Sustainable Brand or Retailer
Christopher Raeburn
Levi Strauss & Co
Marks & Spencer
Naya Shoes, Brown Shoe Co
Pachacuti
People Tree
Pikolinos
Prophetik
Sobral USA
Stewart+Brown

Most Influential Design Team
Animale
Club Monaco
Diesel
Fred Bare
H&M
Mango
Rag & Bone
Topshop

Most Influential Designer, Womenswear
Christopher Bailey, Burberry
Erdem
Jonathan Saunders
Marc Jacobs
Miuccia Prada, Prada
Phoebe Philo, CÈline

Most Influential Designer, Menswear
Italo Zucchelli, Calvin Klein Collection
Junya Watanabe
Miuccia Prada, Prada
Raf Simons
Riccardo Tisci, Givenchy
Tom Ford
Tommy Hilfiger

Most Influential Designer,
Footwear and/or Accessories
Acne
Alexander Wang
Camilla Skovgaard
Nicholas Kirkwood
Pierre Hardy
Rick Owens

Breakthrough Designer
Alejandro Ingelmo
Dannijo
Eudon Choi
Kirsty Ward
Masha Ma
Michael Cinco
Michael van der Ham
Qiu Hao
Timo Weiland
⁄na Burke
We Are Handsome

Breakthrough Brand or Retailer
Bombay Electric
Donna Ida
Moda Operandi
NOT JUST A LABEL
Pretty Green
Raoul (FJ Benjamin, Singapore)
Spinners by Shane Warne (Lime Door Brands)
Sprout by Gro
SSENSE
Uniforms for the Dedicated

Most Creative Student Collection
Asiima Mawudoku - London Metropolitan University
Entouarnt Gavriilidis - Istituto Marangoni
Estee Anna Lindley - University of Central Lancashire
Hugo Tsang KaWai - Parsons The New School of Design
Maarten van der Horst - Central Saint Martins
Marius Janusauskas - Royal Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts
Mathilde Jansson - Parsons Paris School of Art & Design
Rachel Cliffe - University of Central Lancashire
Yeashin Kim - London College of Fashion
Yingzhi Luo - London College of Fashion

Most Innovative Marketing Campaign
Armani Jeans (Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners)
Dr Marten’s Airwair
Harvey Nichols
Joyce
Macy’s
Mimco, Taboo
Nike, AKQA
Prada
Reserva
Target
Wrangler, VF Europe

Outstanding Fashion Innovator/Innovation
A Suit That Fits
adiVERSE by adidas (Start JudgeGill)
Alexandre Herchcovitch
Castro Street Project
Imagine Fashion
Levi Strauss & Co
Manish Arora
Masai Marketing & Trading (MBT International)
Merrell
s*uce 

Outstanding Fashion Collaboration/Collaborator
Coca-Cola Light/Diet Coke & Karl Lagerfeld
Edgars & LAMB by Gwen Stefani
George at Asda & Barbara Hulanicki
Barbour & Tokihito Yoshida
JC Penney (I ìHeartî Ronson)
Joyce, 40th anniversary collaborations
Linda Farrow
Macy's & Matthew Williamson
Malan Breton & NBC Universal
Opening Ceremony & Partners
Target Corporation (Go International Designer Collective)

Most Influential Designer Footwear and/or Accessories
Adrian Margelist, NAVYBOOT

Outstanding Contribution to Fashion
To be announced at the Global Fashion Awards

Global Style Icon
To be announced at the Global Fashion Awards

www.globalfashionawards.com

Chantelle introduces new Sexy Shaping collection

2011-06-20T15:52:00.001+01:00

Chantelle is launching a new line for AW11 called 'Sexy Shaping' made up of shape wear pieces including a Shaping Body, Open Bust Corselette, Waist Clincher, High Waisted Panty and a T-Shirt Bra (that ensures a flat back) and has been designed to give women support from the lingerie.

The collection is launching exclusively in pop-up shops in Selfridges and Selfridges online in August and September and will then be going into department stores and independent boutiques nationwide as of October.

www.chantelle.com

New website The Design Emporium launches

2011-06-20T09:30:00.003+01:00

New website The Design Emporium is set to launch next month (July) offering discounts on high-end British interior design items. This is a new concept in interior design - a membership website that gives users the chance to own interior décor and lifestyle items at significantly discounted prices. Suppliers will include: Lombok, Trowbridge Gallery, JVB, Villiers Brothers, Allegra Hicks and Julian Chichester. The new site was founded by Tamaryn White, an interior designer with an background in high-end design, who aims to provide exclusive industry access and insider secrets to lifestyle design.

Sign up on the website before the launch in July to receive an extra 10% discount on the first order, on items already discounted up to 70%.

www.thedesignemporium.co.uk

Valentino signs agreement with Marchon for new eyewear collections

2011-06-17T16:11:00.003+01:00

Valentino SpA has announced a newly signed global license agreement with eyewear company Marchon effective from 1 January 2012. This grants Marchon the rights to manufacture and distribute the sun and ophthalmic collections under the Valentino brand. The Valentino Eyewear collection will take inspiration from the seasonal ready-to-wear collection, accessories and iconic pieces that showcase the use of materials, textures, colors and prints.

Claudio Gottardi, Marchon President and CEO said, “Valentino is a renowned fashion house. This is an exciting partnership we are embarking on and we’re enthusiastic to work closely with Valentino on the upcoming collections. The addition of Valentino, one of the most prestigious and luxury fashion houses, represents our dedication to expanding our international brand portfolio.”

The Valentino collections will be sold in Valentino boutiques, department and specialty stores, and select optical stores worldwide.

www.valentino.com

Robbie Williams to launch new clothing line in September

2011-06-17T15:31:00.004+01:00

Farrell, the new British menswear label from Robbie Williams, is launching into stores this September. The collection is named after the British singer’s Grandfather Jack Farrell. It will be sold exclusively through House of Fraser department stores, houseoffraser.co.uk and online department store very.co.uk. Future collections will be available across Europe. Retail prices will range from £35.00 to £350.00.

New fashion label Lazy Lu to launch this July

2011-06-17T13:22:00.002+01:00

New womenswear leisurewear brand Lazy Lu is launching in the UK this July. The range comprises casual clothing made from angora, draped chiffon and washed stretch baby cord. The AW11 collection, priced approximately between £20.00 to £60.00, features rich indigos, airforce blues and steel grey marks with highlights of sky blue and ivory; warm chestnuts, dusty Autumn roses with pebble shades. Key pieces include the Stone Waffle Pocket Jumper, £45.00, and the Taupe Pocket Cords, £42.00. The collection will be available from 11 July in 28 concessions in the UK and online at www.lazylu.com from 13 July.

FashionCapital & BrandAlley launch new design competition

2011-06-17T11:11:00.007+01:00

Following the ‘LBD’ dress competition, online fashion sites FashionCapital and BrandAlley have now launched the Evening Black Dress (EBD) design competition. The aim of this event is to find ten UK designers to design the ‘ultimate Evening Black Dress’ which will be then sold in an exclusive sale on Brandalley.co.uk in September 2011.

To review the EBD project brief click here

www.fashioncapital.co.uk
www.brandalley.co.uk

PPA Awards 2011 winners announced

2011-06-17T10:00:00.001+01:00

The winners of The PPA Awards 2011 were revealed at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Mayfair’s Park Lane on June 15. Hosted by comedian Kevin Bridges, the PPA Awards brought together more than 1,000 guests from the UK’s consumer and business media companies to celebrate editorial and publishing excellence. A total of 22 awards were handed out on the night following two rounds of judging by 142 independent judges.

Winners of The PPA Awards 2011:

Consumer Magazine of the Year - Red - Hachette Filipacchi UK
Specialist Consumer Magazine of the Year - ELLE Decoration - Hachette Filipacchi UK
International Consumer Magazine of the Year - Time Out - Time Out
Digital Product of the Year (Consumer Media) - BBCGoodFood.com - BBC Magazines
Digital Product of the Year (Business Media) - Times Educational Supplement (TES.co.uk) - TSL Education
Consumer Media Brand of the Year - Cosmopolitan - National Magazine Company
Business Media Brand of the Year - Times Higher Education - TSL Education
Weekly Business Magazine of the Year - Times Higher Education - TSL Education
Monthly Business Magazine of the Year - Windpower Monthly - Haymarket Media Group
Customer Magazine of the Year - John Lewis Edition - John Brown
Editorial Campaign of the Year - Backing Britain's Professional Farmers - Farmers Guardian - United Business Media
Publisher/Manager of the Year (Consumer Media) - Alun Williams - Men's Health – NatMag-Rodale
Publisher/Manager of the Year (Business Media) - Conor Dignam - Screen International - Emap
Publisher/Manager of the Year (Annual Turnover Under £10 Million) - Alex Martinez - Procurement Leaders - Sigaria
Editor of the Year (Consumer Media) - Gill Hudson - Reader's Digest – Vivat Direct
Editor of the Year (Business Media) - Gerard Kelly - Times Educational Supplement - TSL Education
Writer of the Year (Consumer Media) - Nick Redman - Sunday Times Travel Magazine – News International
Writer of the Year (Business Media) - Stefan Chomka - Restaurant - William Reed Business Media
Columnist of the Year (Consumer Media) - Danny Wallace - ShortList - ShortList Media
Columnist of the Year (Business Media) - Helen Edwards - Marketing - Haymarket Media Group
Designer of the Year (Consumer Media) - Marissa Bourke - ELLE Collections - Hachette Filipacchi UK
Designer of the Year (Business Media) - Finnie Finn - Fujitsu I - Redwood

www.ppa.co.uk

Celebrity tattooist Lou Molloy launches fashion collection

2011-06-16T16:27:00.004+01:00

Lou Molloy, tattooist to celebrities including David Beckham and star of TV programme London Ink, has launched a menswear capsule collection based on his tattoos. The range is available at loumolloy.com and features line drawings and detailed shading on a palette of neutrals, khakis and white.

John Smedley has collaborated on knitwear pieces including cardigans, polos and jumpers. Also available will be a limited edition guardian angel T-shirt in a signed box that can be hung like a canvas.

www.loumolloy.com

Absolute Bridal magazine set to launch in September

2011-06-16T14:29:00.004+01:00

Absolute Bridal magazine is set to launch this September published by Main Event Company UK. The new A4 glossy, local to Essex and Hertfordshire, will feature real weddings, dream venues, bridalwear and all things essential for the special day. Three issues per year; Autumn (September - November), Winter (December - February) and Spring (March - May), will be distributed directly to brides at Wedding shows and mailed to the publisher's database of brides. It will also be available from the Essex Registry Offices and the Meadows Shopping Centre in Chelmsford. The new magazine is edited by Kath Eastoe.

www.mainweddingsandevents.co.uk

Designer sale site Cocosa.com introduces Cocosa Travel

2011-06-16T13:21:00.003+01:00

Luxury members only designer sale site Cocosa.com has today launched Cocosa Travel, a new section that will offer selected travel deals to all Cocosa members in the format of limited period flash sales. Customers can expect 4 and 5 star accommodation, boutique hotels, and romantic hideaways at destinations worldwide. The offers will change three times a week and will be limited, operating under a similar model to the fashion sales events.

Cocosa currently showcases flash sales from designer brands such as Vivienne Westwood, Zac Posen, Karl Lagerfeld and See by Chloe.

www.cocosa.com

Homes and interiors brand Lombok to open first concession in House of Fraser

2011-06-16T12:05:00.005+01:00

On 27 June, Lombok will opens its first concession in House of Fraser, Oxford Street. With six stores in London and six stores located across the south-east, the House of Fraser concession will be Lombok’s thirteenth opening. The new space is over 3,000 square foot and is located on the fourth and fifth floors.

Shown here is the Nirvana chunky teak bed, from £1,395.00, with a selection of spring summer accessories starting at £18.00.

www.lombok.co.uk

Keisha Buchanan to perform at Jacques Townhouse

2011-06-16T10:30:00.001+01:00

Fruit cider brand Jacques has appointed former Sugababe Keisha Buchanan as the lady of The Jacques Townhouse. The singer-songwriter has stamped her style on this year’s Townhouse and will perform her first solo gig at the venue on 19 July.

The Jacques Townhouse, which first took place last year, returns with two new secret locations this Summer. The first will be a townhouse in Central London and the second in Liverpool. The London Townhouse will be launched with a celebrity party on 19 July, hosted by Keisha, who will perform material from her debut solo album.

www.jacquescider.co.uk

Guy Kremer & Charlie Le Mindu to show at 2011 L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final

2011-06-16T09:30:00.001+01:00

On 4 July the 2011 L’Oréal Professional Colour Trophy Grand Final will take place at Grosvenor House, London. The audience will see 42 grand finalist salon teams from across the UK take their talent to the catwalk before finding out the 2011 winners. There will also be two shows from renowned stlists Guy Kremer and Charlie Le Mindu.

Awards up for grabs include the L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy Award and L’Oréal Professionnel Men’s Image Award alongside the Mizani Afro Catwalk Award and the L’Oreal Professionnel Young Colourist Award. The event will be also be shown across the internet via Facebook and Youtube the following day (5 July).

www.lorealcolourtrophy.com
www.facebook.com/colourtrophy
www.youtube.com/LPCT1

Scottish Fashion Awards 2011 winners announced

2011-06-16T08:30:00.001+01:00

The 2011 Scottish Fashion Awards (in association with VOGUE.COM) took place last night at Glasgow Science Centre. Samantha Cameron, in her role as Ambassador to the British Fashion Council, attended the event and presented the evening’s most prestigious award - ‘Scottish Fashion Designer of the Year 2011’ to Jonathan Saunders.

Hosted by MTV’s Laura Whitmore, awards were given to Harris Tweed Hebrides, Tali Lennox, Henrietta Ludgate, Henry Holland, Bebaroque and Rankin, who received the Hall of Fame 2011 award. Guests and judges in attendance on the night included Dolly Jones, editor of Vogue.com; Nathalie Colin, Creative Director of Swarovski; Hilary Alexander, fashion director of The Daily Telegraph; Paula Reed, style director at Grazia; Sarah Bailey, deputy editor of Harpers Bazaar; Eilidh McAskill, editor of InStyle; Richard Walker, editor of Sunday Herald; Professor Wendy Dagworthy and Brian Duffy President of Ralph Lauren Europe.

The 2011 winners were:

• Scottish Designer of the Year – Jonathan Saunders
• Scottish Young Designer of the Year – Henrietta Ludgate
• Scottish Textile Brand of the Year – Harris Tweed Hebrides
• Scottish Accessory Designer of the Year – Bebaroque
• Scottish Fashion Icon – Freya Mavor
• Scottish Communicator of the Year – Angus Munro
• Scottish Model of the Year – Tali Lennox
• Scottish Retailer of the Year – Rox
• Scotland’s New Face – Caitlin Jamieson
• Scottish Graduate of the Year – Campbell Dunn
• International Designer of the Year (For Use Of A Scottish Fabric) – Henry Holland
• Scottish Fashion Innovator – Professor Pamela Gillies (Glasgow Caledonian University)
• Fashion Ambassador – Hilary Alexander (Fashion Director Daily Telegraph)
• Scottish Hall of Fame 2010 – Rankin

www.scottishfashionawards.com

Online designer boutique farfetch.com has re-launched with new look & features

2011-06-15T13:13:00.008+01:00

Online boutique marketplace farfetch.com has just re-launched, with a directional new look. Since its original launch in October 2008, farfetch.com has sought out independent fashion boutiques from around the world specialising in luxury brands, emerging designers, avant-garde labels and streetwise fashion talent. With the new design they also aim to emphasise the fact that farfetch.com is not an e-tailer but an enabler of independent businesses to e-tail, providing them with a marketplace in which to sell.

As part of the wider refresh, the farfetch.com brand identity has been redesigned to give it a new look, inspired by the multi-faceted concept of the site. The homepage includes a navigational animation that introduces users to the various aspects of the farfetch.com marketplace and community, and directs them around the site. New section ‘People’ allows members of the its fashion community including boutique owners, guest bloggers and team members at farfetch.com to voice their opinions on fashion and the product pages now offer more information. The new website places a larger focus on the boutiques themselves and the people behind them, and so a re-designed, easy-to-navigate boutiques directory provides images and insightful information on each boutique within the network, plus interviews with the boutique owners and buyers. Users are able to take a virtual tour of the boutiques via video and visual content, before shopping online from the expertly bought and edited collection held in-store.

www.farfetch.com

Olay to launch pop-up professional clinic in Mayfair

2011-06-15T12:37:00.008+01:00

Olay is opening a professional clinic later this month (28 June) in Mayfair, London. The temporary space, created to celebrate Olay Professional’s UK launch, will give a preview of Olay’s latest wrinkle fighting system which has been designed in collaboration with an international alliance of dermatologists.

The design of the clinic, which has drawn inspiration from the interiors of American dermatology clinics, will have a notable NYC look and feel. Clients can pre-book for a one-to-one consultation with a skin expert and a ‘No-tox’ anti-ageing facial designed by celebrity facialist Anastasia Achilleos. There will also be product demonstrations by a beauty consultant, and opportunity to relax in the lounge with an anti-ageing mocktail.

The Olay Professional Clinic will be open to the public for three days only (see DIARYdates).

www.olay.co.uk

British Fashion Council and Ascot Racecourse partner to promote emerging miliners and designers

2011-06-15T11:48:00.004+01:00

The British Fashion Council (BFC) and Ascot Racecourse have today announced that they are working together to showcase a selection of emerging designers and milliners at this year's Royal Ascot 2011 and London Fashion Week (LFW). As part of a new partnership, Ascot Racecourse will be sponsoring the BFC’s Headonism initiative, hosting a showcase opportunity during the Royal Meeting and supporting Headonism in The Exhibition at LFW from September 2011. Headonism is a BFC initiative curated by Stephen Jones, celebrating the new wave of emerging London milliners. It was launched during the BFC’s 25 Year celebrations by Boris Johnson. The four up-and-coming milliners who will be showcased in the installation at Ascot are J Smith Esquire, Noel Stewart, Piers Atkinson and Soren Bach. Todd Lynn, winner of the BFC Fashion Forward initiative, will be showing his ready-to-wear collection at the Royal Ascot Fashion Show in the Bessborough Restaurant. He will showcase his SS11 looks in a daily catwalk show alongside Amanda Wakeley, Julien Macdonald, Vivienne Westwood and Stephen Jones.

www.britishfashioncouncil.com
www.ascot.co.uk

British brands Superdry and Morgan Motor Company join forces

2011-06-15T10:17:00.006+01:00

British owned car manufacturers, Morgan Motor Company, has collaborated with Superdry to create the ‘Morgan 3 Wheeler-Superdry Edition’ sports car. In addition to this, Superdry has created an exclusive Superdry/Morgan leather jacket made from the same leather as the car interior with pop colour lining. The jacket will feature the Superdry/Morgan neck label - each individually stamped 1 to 250 (the number of Morgan 3 Wheeler Superdry Edition cars that will be manufactured). The car will be launched on 1 July this year, at the Festival of Speed celebrations in the grounds of Goodwood House.

www.superdry.com
www.morgan-motor.co.uk

Tobey Maguire fronts Prada menswear AW11 campaign

2011-06-14T17:02:00.003+01:00

Tobey Maguire has been named as the face of Prada menswear’s AW11 advertising campaign; photographed in New York City by David Sims. The campaign portraits show Maguire in a boxy three-button jacket over a mock turtleneck, while sunglasses paired with a buttoned shirt give a nod to the style of Hollywood fashion icons past. The American, famous for his interpretation of Spiderman, is set to star in Baz Luhrmann’s remake of F.Scott Fitzgerald’s 1920's classic, The Great Gatsby, next year.

www.prada.com

Vita Pilates opens in Knightsbridge

2011-06-14T15:32:00.003+01:00

Vita Pilates is a new ‘Dynamic’ Pilates studio in Knightsbridge, London, headed by Matt Field, one of London's most experienced instructors. The new studio, which is styled by interior designer Fiona Barratt, holds dynamic pilates classes using state-of-the-art pilates machines called the ‘Reformer’. Imported from California, these resistance exercise machines allow users to work precisely to develop core strength, flexibility and alignment.

www.vita-pilates.com

Vivienne Westwood launches second collection for Ethical Fashion Africa Programme

2011-06-14T15:10:00.006+01:00

Vivienne Westwood has announced the second collection of handbags and accessories in collaboration with Ethical Fashion Africa Programme. The AW11 collection line, previewed at the recent AW11/12 Gold Label show during Paris Fashion Week, is set to launch this month on yoox.com’s eco-friendly initiative YOOXYGEN as well as available from Vivienne Westwood stores and online.

The range of styles has been extended to include weekenders, key rings, the classic Westwood Yasmine bag and a number of men’s designs. These new designs also introduce a number of new materials including recycled electrical wiring, recycled aluminum and plastic bags, keeping the focus on creating a collection which minimises the impact on the environment. In Nairobi’s industrial area, where the Vivienne Westwood collection is produced, the growth of this collaboration is helping women to build their skills and expand production which, in turn, helps to generate more work for the entire community. The new collection carries 14 different styles of bags and accessories, both for men and women.

www.viviennewestwood.co.uk
www.yoox.com

New men's magazine PODIUM to launch in July

2011-06-14T14:29:00.008+01:00

PODIUM, a new upmarket sports magazine aimed at affluent men, is to launch on 27 July, published by ILN (Illustrated London News) as a bi-monthly title. 35,000 copies will be distributed to business and first class airline passengers, Eurostar Premier Class and private jet lounges. The magazine will also be available online at thepodiummagazine.com, on iStore and across the social web.

PODIUM’s editorial range will extend to the Olympics, golf, rugby, tennis, sailing, racing, cricket, and F1, among other sports, as well as the business of sport (including sponsorship and corporate hospitality) and the latest sports equipment, accessories and men’s grooming products. The launch issue features a cover shoot and interview with Usain Bolt, as well as features on London 2012 chief executive Paul Deighton; a preview of the new Premiership season from a financial perspective; and the relationships that have moulded Lewis Hamilton's character, by his biographer Tim Collings.

PODIUM will launch simultaneously online with a website viewable on tablets, featuring the magazine content alongside interactive branded content from luxury and sports brands. The creative team includes Andy Tongue as editor and Corey Jackson as art director.

British Fashion Council collaborates with WTA to dress tennis stars

2011-06-14T11:33:00.005+01:00

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and the British Fashion Council have unveiled a new partnership celebrating the connection between women’s tennis and fashion. The aim of the WTA/British Fashion Council collaboration is to feature British designers, raise the off-court profile of players and extend the link between the sport and fashion. Through this project, a group of WTA stars will be dressed in customised dresses, created specifically for them by British designers.

World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki, who is the face of adidas by stella mccartney, will continue her collaboration with Stella, while five-time Wimbledon Champion Serena Williams will wear a dress created for her by Burberry. Roland Garros Champion Li Na will be dressed by Giles Deacon, a designer popular with customers in Hong Kong, while Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova will be wearing a dress created for her by David Koma, a British designer with Russian roots.

Many of the designers will be accompanying the WTA stars to the annual pre-Wimbledon party - co-hosted by the WTA and the Virgin Group at Kensington Rooftop Gardens in London on 16 June - to show off creations to the media. The dresses will be auctioned off during Wimbledon with the proceeds to be split between WTA charities and the British Fashion Council’s Princess of Wales Charitable Trust.

Additional designers involved in the project include Matthew Williamson (Ana Ivanovic), Vivienne Westwood (Jelena Jankovic), Mary Katrantzou (Samantha Stosur), Mulberry (Heather Watson), Temperley (Laura Robson), Richard Nicoll (Andrea Petkovic), and many others. Nicholas Kirkwood, who was named Accessory Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards 2010, will be providing shoes for the occasion.

www.wta.com
www.britishfashioncouncil.com

Jimmy Choo launch ICONS capsule collection & The Jimmy Choo Foundation

2011-06-14T11:15:00.010+01:00

Jimmy Choo has announced the launch of ICONS, a capsule collection of shoes inspired by the most significant creations from the company’s archives. In conjunction with this collection launch on 20 October, the company also announces the creation of The Jimmy Choo Foundation, a charitable trust that will be chaired by Jimmy Choo Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Tamara Mellon OBE. A commemorative coffee table book, entitled JIMMY CHOO XV, highlights these 15 archival shoes and anthologises their creation through design sketches, editorial imagery, paparazzi shots and house photography. The release of the ICONS collection and the JIMMY CHOO XV are a part of the year-long celebration of the brand’s 15th Anniversary.

Among the fifteen selected designs is the famous ‘Feather’ worn by Carrie Bradshaw in Sex in the City. Also included is ‘Carly’ a zebra print boot created to commemorate the brand’s entry to the US. The ‘Macy’ style worn most recently on actress Natalie Portman is also included in the collection, as is ‘Fleur,’ a pointy-toe stiletto pump worn by Tamara Mellon when she was awarded the Order of the British Empire by the Queen. Of these 15 archival shoes, 10 styles have been reinterpreted as new classics as the ICONS Collection.

www.jimmychoo.com

Fashion and Beauty luminaries named in Queen's Birthday Honours

2011-06-13T17:08:00.003+01:00

Several figures from the fashion and beauty industry have been recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list, released last weekend (10 June). These include Celia Birtwell, who has been awarded an CBE for services to the fashion industry along with Nicholas Robertson, Chief Executive of ASOS.com, who received an OBE. Thea Green (pictured above), founder of Nails Inc. received an MBE for services to the beauty industry, while renowned fashion journalist Sarah Mower also received this honour for her service to the fashion industry. For a full list of those named in the list follow the link below.

Queen's Birthday Honours List

Jamie Stevens appointed to Matrix Global Design Team

2011-06-13T15:30:00.004+01:00

Celebrity hairdresser of the year and UK Matrix Artistic Director, Jamie Stevens, has been appointed to the Matrix Global Design Team.

The Matrix Global Design Team, who provide education to stylists and salon owners worldwide, now contains 15 individuals, including seven from the UK. Jamie joins the likes of Errol Douglas MBE in the team, who contribute with product development and collaborate on shoots which become Matrix collection images used in salons and advertising.

www.jamiestevenshair.com

Fashion Business Club rebrands following takeover

2011-06-13T14:52:00.011+01:00

Creative consortium FARBLACK has agreed to purchase London’s Fashion Business Club (FBC) and has named Courtney Blackman as its managing director. Following the acquisition, the FBC will rebrand as The Industry from July.

The next meeting will take place on 27 July at Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED™ (see DIARYdates) and will feature British singer and songwriter Kate Nash interviewed by fashion stylist Rebekah Roy. The July meeting will also be the official launch of The Industry’s new website which will enhance the membership experience, providing The Industry members with a platform to promote brands.

The Industry operates as a members organisation, allowing for select media to attend events. Members include home-grown and internationals, well-known and up-and-coming designers, journalists, photographers, stylists, buyers, brand managers, make-up artists, PRs, brand managers and more.

Fashion and travel site Beach Tomato launches awards

2011-06-13T12:06:00.011+01:00

Online beach destination site Beach Tomato has launched the Beach Tomato Awards 2011, with categories in beach fashion, beach beauty and beaches around the world. The judging panel including co-founder Tom Marchant, editor Kirsty Hathaway and features editor Katie Mulloy, together with ELLE's travel editor Sue Ward Davies; showmeyourwardrobe.com founder and photographer Jackie Dixon; and the threegraces.com founder and beauty journalist, Grace Timothy, will decide the winners.

The three different sections within the editorially led site – Promenade, Preen and Place – will be dictating the different award categories – Fashion, Beauty and Travel. Within each category Beach Tomato has picked individual nominations, with a final winner to be announced on 28 June. The individual categories include the following:

Fashion
Best women’s swimwear
Best men’s swimwear
Best sunglasses
Best new swimwear label

Beauty
Best sunscreen
Best hair product
Best beach prep
Best self tan

Travel
Best party
Beast urban
Best kept secret (until now)
For the water
Headspace
Best overall beach

Beach Tomato is also looking for visitors to the site to determine the “People’s Choice Award” within the following categories:

Fashion – Don’t forget
Reiss Ibiza cover up
Nixon Lodown surf watch
Castaner espadrilles
Tallulah and Hope kaftan
Athena Procopiou scarf

Beauty - Beach saviour
Shu Uemura Deepsea Water Facial Mist
Lanolips Lip Ointment with SPF 15
Sachajuan shampoo and conditioners
Erborian BB crème
Estee Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara

Travel - Best beach island
Jamaica
Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Ibiza
Maui
Lombok, Indonesia
Zanzibar

www.beachtomato.com/awards

Observer Ethical Awards Winners announced

2011-06-10T16:06:00.000+01:00

The Observer Ethical Awards 2011 have been announced at the V&A Museum, honouring the work of those who champion environmental and social justice. The judges selected winners that represent the best in ethical living and show an innovative approach to working towards a more sustainable future. Derbyshire-based hat brand Pachacuti was awarded in the fashion and accessories category and is the first company in the world to be accredited by the World Fair Trade Organisation. The first Observer Ethical Blog Award was presented to Shirahime, which informs and stirs up debate around the fashion industry. For a full list of winners visit the website below.

www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/jun/09/winners
www.pachacuti.co.uk

Diane von Furstenberg designs childrenswear for Gap

2011-06-10T15:20:00.006+01:00

GapKids and babyGap announced plans this week for a new collection created for Gap by Diane von Furstenberg. The collection will be in March 2012 through GapKids and babyGap stores in the UK and around 30 countries in total including United States, Canada, Italy, France, China, Japan and Australia as well as online in 75 countries.

uk.dvf.com
www.thegap.co.uk

Topshop announce appointment of Kate Phelan as Creative Director

2011-06-10T11:29:00.010+01:00

Topshop has today (10 June) announced the appointment of Kate Phelan as Creative Director of the brand. Kate has been a long-term collaborator with Topshop while in her role as fashion director of British Vogue, where she has worked since 1993.

Kate will focus on the creative direction of the brand, overseeing product development and brand identity, bringing her vision and experience across all levels of the business.

Kate Phelan comments: “I am thrilled to be joining the Topshop team as Creative Director. Topshop is the most influential, dynamic fashion brand on the high street, a pioneer in both store experience and designer collaborations. I look forward to contributing to Topshop’s next chapter.”

Mary Homer, Managing Director of Topshop, added: “I am absolutely delighted that Kate will be joining the Topshop team. Her experience and knowledge of fashion will further develop Topshop as a global fashion brand and shopping destination.”

Black & Brown London launches new accessories line in Harrods this month

2011-06-10T11:03:00.005+01:00

Black & Brown London has launched Black & Brown Junior, a new accessories line for children and teenagers available exclusively from Harrods this month. The new range of leather belts for girls and boys aged between two and 14 are all hand-crafted using Italian leather and Swarovski crystals and are available in a number of different colours and styles. For more information visit the website.

www.black-brown.com

New fashion site The Style Director launches this week

2011-06-09T17:52:00.006+01:00

The Style Director is a new website, set to go live this week, aimed at helping professional women to secure wardrobe essentials with the minimum of effort. It dilutes a vast array of choices to one hero piece and four alternatives for each of eleven essential categories; T-Shirt, Shirt, Breton Top, Summer Sweater, Shift Dress, Slim Skirt, Slim Trouser, Tailored Jacket, Trench Coat, Loafer and Court Shoe.

Ines de la Fressange, Lisa Armstrong and Sarah Curran of My-wardrobe are among the ‘style icons’ who have picked wardrobe essentials for the site: from the Acne blazer to the Burberry trench. The Shop on the site has been limited to ten or 11 essential categories, to be regularly updated to suit the season. Colours are restricted to core neutrals of black, grey, navy, white, cream, nudes and pops of red.

Adding to the editorial tone, 'The Magazine' section covers regular fashion topics, while 'Great Alternatives' on each page guide readers on how to style classic pieces with contemporary items. The Style Director’s tumblr blog (below) is updated with images of modern classics with accompanying tips. To mark The Style Director’s launch at the end of June, the first 25 shoppers to spend over £50.00 will receive a copy of Ines De La Fressange’s Parisian Style.

www.thestyledirector.com
www.thestyledirector.tumblr.com

Damaris and Mimi Holliday to launch pop-up at Selfridges in September

2011-06-09T16:45:00.003+01:00

Damaris is celebrating its decade anniversary with a pop-up shop of Damaris and Mimi Holliday collections at Selfridges during London Fashion Week and throughout September. The pop-up will showcase the exclusive Damaris Anniversary capsule collection, which will feature in the brand's show on the British Fashion Council's digital schedule for SS12, as well as the latest Mimi Holliday designs.

Damaris is collaborating with young British designer Giles Miller to create the design of the pop-up which will be based in the recently renovated lingerie department. This represents a chance for the brand to experiment within the retail sector, with further plans to open a Mimi Holliday flagship store in September 2012.

www.damaris.co.uk

New private members' club Dorsia to launch in South Kensington

2011-06-09T12:50:00.003+01:00

New private members' club and restaurant, Dorsia, will open its doors later this September. Located in a Georgian townhouse in South Kensington, this new development will hold three venues under one roof: a private club and bar together with a stand alone restaurant that will be open to both members and the public. Named after the fictional restaurant in the film American Psycho, Dorsia was founded by Nick Andreen and Fraser Carruthers - both formerly of members club Boujis.

In the wake of a £2.4 million refit overseen by interior designer George Rose, the building has been completely refurbished with period features restored. The basement has been transformed into a private members’ club that is itself divided into several very different and eclectically designed spaces. The ground floor hosts the members only bar, while the 40-seater restaurant is located on the first floor. In charge of Dorsia’s kitchens is Alexander Baillieu and mixologists and multi award-winners Thomas Gillgren (Sketch) and Fredrik Olsson (Kosmopol) will provide Dorsia’s cocktail menu.

Dorsia, 3 Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2HR. www.thedorsia.co.uk

Graduate Fashion Awards winners announced

2011-06-09T12:15:00.005+01:00

The Graduate Fashion Awards took place yesterday as part of Graduate Fashion Week at Earls Court, London. The main prize, The Gold Award, was presented to Rory Longdon from Nottingham Trent University (pictured here). Other key winners on the night included Marissa Owen from the University of Central Lancashire who was named as winner of the Womenswear Award, while Felix Chabluk Smith from Edinburgh College of Art received the menswear award. Support from the GFW Mentoring Panel will be offered to all Graduate Fashion Week winners.

Graduate Fashion Award winners

The Gold Award
Rory Longdon from Nottingham Trent University

Womenswear Award
Marissa Owen from the University of Central Lancashire

Menswear Award
Felix Chabluk Smith from Edinburgh College of Art

Zandra Rhodes Catwalk Textiles Award
Dominique Kral from Northbrook College

The Stuart Peters Visionary Knitwear Award
Wonjee Chung, from Nottingham Trent University

International Award
Christina Economu from Marangoni Paris

Gala Music Award
Kingston University.

Hammerson Fashion Innovation Award
Parsha Gerayesh from The University of Westminster

The Mulberry Accessories Award
Molly Ratcliff from Northumbria University

The David Band Textiles Award
Sarika Pancholi from De Montfort University

The Lifeline It Media And Design Award
Lauren Brown & Sophia Sabados of UCA Epsom

Per Aquum Creative Marketing Award
Charoula Demosthenous from UCA Epsom

Stand Design Award
Edinburgh College of Art

The Karen Millen Fashion Portfolio Award
Kyle Spires from Edinburgh University

The "First Word" Journalism Award
Kimberley Dines from the University of Central Lancashire

The Barclays New Business Idea Award
Hsin Yee Wong from UCA Epsom

www.gfw.org.uk

Bauer Media introduces new magazine Outdoor Fitness

2011-06-09T10:47:00.007+01:00

Bauer Media has announced the launch of Outdoor Fitness, the first magazine aimed at people who are getting fit and planning their next outdoor challenges: such as trail runs and cycle sportives, triathlons and adventure races or sea kayaks, open water swims and mountain climbs. Developed by Bauer Media's Specialist division to serve those who participate in outdoor fitness activities, bi-monthly Outdoor Fitness will deliver features on events and challenges, physical and emotional wellbeing and an understanding of our environment and how to make the most of it.

Rob Munro Hall, Group MD Specialist, Bauer Media, said:
"We have built on our expertise gained from Trail and Trail Running and are perfectly placed to be the first to market with this new magazine, which will serve a growing audience. Outdoor Fitness also provides both lifestyle and specialist advertisers with a unique opportunity to reach highly active and affluent, 25-55 year olds."

Outdoor Fitness is priced at £3.99 and the first issue goes on sale nationally 6 July.

Paul Weller designs capsule fashion collection for Pretty Green

2011-06-08T15:31:00.007+01:00

British musician Paul Weller has designed his first capsule fashion collection in partnership with Liam Gallagher’s label Pretty Green. The first collection will have six limited edition items, all showcasing Weller’s personal style and fashion sense, these include a high-shine zip biker jacket (£175.00), a three-quartered length Indian linen shirt (£125.00), an Egyptian cotton long-sleeved t-shirt (£40.00), a statement tank top with satin trim (£30.00) and a pleated silk scarf (£45.00).

The first collection will be released for Summer 2011 and will be available to buy on 23 June from Pretty Green stores and online at www.prettygreen.com/paulweller. Weller has also designed a fuller collection for AW11 that will include a wider range of items including tailored suits, pea coats, knitwear, tees, shoes and accessories.

www.prettygreen.com/paulweller

Rankin designs new collection for Swatch

2011-06-08T13:43:00.002+01:00

British photographer Rankin has created eight new watches for Swatch in the classic 'Gent Original' format as part of the Swatch & Art Collection. Five of the designs are presented in the form of a set, available in a limited and numbered edition of 777 pieces. Three additional Gents designed by Rankin are available in unlimited editions. Prices for the watches, which are available now from selected stockists, start at £36.50.

www.swatch.co.uk

TOMS announce the launch of TOMS Eyewear

2011-06-08T11:41:00.004+01:00

TOMS, manufacturers of ethical footwear, has launched a second product line, TOMS Eyewear. Three styles of sunglasses will be offered to customers, and in keeping with the TOMS ‘One for One™’ ethic, with every pair purchased TOMS will help give sight to people in need through medical treatment, prescription eyeglasses and surgery administered by its first Sight Giving Partner, Seva Foundation. The announcement was made yesterday (7 June) by TOMS’ Founder and Chief Shoe Giver, Blake Mycoskie, who revealed TOMS Eyewear to fans at an event in California, USA.

Made in Italy, each style has a design striping detail, symbolising the three elements of One for One™. The first stripe on the temples represents the purchaser, the stripe on the tips represents the person to whom the customer is helping and the middle stripe represents TOMS, bringing the two together. The new glasses are available from the TOMS website in the US, with the launch date for the UK to be confirmed.

www.toms.com
www.seva.org

BFC announces NEWGEN recipients for SS12

2011-06-08T11:12:00.003+01:00

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the names of 17 of London’s fashion design talents who have been selected to receive BFC NEWGEN sponsorship, supported by Topshop, to show at London Fashion Week in September.

NEWGEN recipients for SS12 sponsored by Topshop are:

Catwalk sponsorship:
David Koma, Holly Fulton, Louise Gray
and Michael van der Ham.

Presentation sponsorship:
Christopher Raeburn, Craig Lawrence, Dominic Jones,
J.W. Anderson and Nasir Mazhar.

Installation sponsorship:
Jordan Askill and SISTER by SIBLING.

Exhibition sponsorship:
Felicity Brown, J. JS Lee, James Long, Palmer//Harding,
Thomas Tait and Tim Soar Woman.

All of the designers listed above under Catwalk, presentation and installation sponsorship will feature in the NEWGEN space of The Exhibition at London Fashion Week. NEWGEN is a showcase for emerging British fashion talent and is central to the British Fashion Council’s talent identification, designer development and showcasing programme. Since its inception, its alumni include Alexander McQueen, Matthew Williamson, Boudicca, Giles Deacon, Jonathan Saunders, Christopher Kane, Marios Schwab, Richard Nicoll, Erdem, Mary Katrantzou and Meadham Kirchhoff.

www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

2011 CFDA Fashion Awards presented In New York

2011-06-07T15:42:00.004+01:00

The 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards took place last night in New York, USA. The annual event recognises contributions made to American fashion, with awards being given for design excellence in womenswear, menswear and accessories as well as accomplishments in journalism, creative vision and lifetime achievement.

The evening’s Womenswear Designer of the Year award went to Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler presented by actress Naomi Watts. The award for Menswear Designer of the Year was presented by actor Gerard Butler to Michael Bastian. Lady Gaga was the recipient of The Fashion Icon Award, presented by Stephen Gan of Harper’s Bazaar, Visionaire, and V Magazine.

There was also three Swarovski Awards, which recognize emerging talent. The Swarovski Award for Womenswear was given to Prabal Gurung and the Swarovski Award for Menswear was presented to Robert Geller. Recipients in each category will receive financial support from the company as well as exposure to crystal products and applications for fashion.

The winners and honorees of the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards:

Womenswear Designer of the Year
Jack McCollough & Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler

Menswear Designer of the Year
Michael Bastian

Accessory Designer of the Year
Alexander Wang

Swarovski Award for Womenswear
Prabal Gurung

Swarovski Award for Menswear
Robert Geller

Swarovski Award for Accessory Design
Eddie Borgo

Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award
Marc Jacobs

International Award
Phoebe Philo for Céline

The Media Award, given in honour of Eugenia Sheppard
Hilary Alexander, The Telegraph

The Founder’s Award, given in honor of CFDA Founder Eleanor Lambert
Hal Rubenstein, InStyle

Fashion Icon Award
Lady Gaga

Board of Directors’ Special Tribute
Arthur Elgort

www.cfda.com

James Harrison designs new collection for made.com

2011-06-07T12:14:00.006+01:00

James Harrison, winner of Elle Decoration Young Designer of the Year 2007, has designed a new range of seating for made.com. The Jonah Collection’s single seat cushions and integrated back have been upholstered without middle seams, and employ slims legs to add a feeling of lightness. The curves which run throughout the pieces give a retro feel while the integral supportive shape and spring seat and back maintain comfort. Made in Britain and upholstered in linen mix, the pieces come in a choice of a Berry Red and Warm Grey. The Jonah Armchair is available for £375.00, the Jonah 2 Seater Sofa is £499.00 and the Jonah 3 Seater Sofa is £599.00.

www.made.com

Converse and Marimekko unveil latest collaboration

2011-06-06T16:39:00.005+01:00

Converse and Marimekko are launching the latest collection in their collaboration for AW11. The collection features the Chuck Taylor All Star and Jack Purcell shoes dressed in Marimekko’s signature prints.

The Marimekko prints chosen for the new women’s collection were created by the designer Maija Isola and also rising talent Maija Louekari. The collection features the most renowned Marimekko print, the Unikko (poppy) design which will adorn the shoes with bright pink or black flowers with metallic details. Entirely new Marimekko prints designed for the new collection are the Kaleidoskooppi (kaleidoscope) and Poni (pony) patterns by Maija Louekari.

The Converse Marimekko collection for AW11 will be available globally at premium retail outlets and online at www.converse.com beginning this month (June).

www.converse.co.uk

GO City Girl - a new online destination for London women

2011-06-06T16:22:00.001+01:00

GO City Girl is a new online destination aimed at women in London. This is a new social networking site that enables users to shop online together using an integrated online shopping experience. Lifestyle functions and services are covered; from job-hunting to flat-hunting, to gossip and entertainment news.

GO City Girl, which went live in April, was founded in 2010 by a team of women who spotted a need for a portal catering to women getting the most out of city life. The result is a one-stop site that aims to meet the demands of busy women concerned with style and substance.

The site‘s design is built of individual widgets – interactive tools which include:
GO Clubs – to get on guestlists
GO Fashion – a London fashion blog section
GO Gossip – celebrity scoops
GO Shopping – browse and buy the latest styles
GO Jobs – search for a new job, or post one
GO Rent – property search area

www.gocitygirl.com

Amanda Wakeley & Lucy Yeomans among judges for the GFW Gold Award

2011-06-03T14:49:00.006+01:00

Julie Han-Yung Yeung, Northumbria University

Graduate Fashion Week is celebrating its 20th year anniversary and has announced the judging panel for its coveted Graduate Fashion Week Gold Award. The judges for this year’s award will be: Amanda Wakeley; creative director Norton & Sons Patrick Grant; E.Tautz; editor of Harpers Bazaar Lucy Yeomans, and design director of George Fiona Lambert.

The judges will review ten shortlisted collections made from 19 catwalk shows and put the students through a gruelling interview process, before selecting the winner of the £20,000 prize money. They will also select a Menswear and Womenswear award winner. To ensure that none of the event’s catwalk talent is missed, an elite industry panel of preliminary judges is in place to join the audience at every university show to highlight what they consider to be the best collection from each show. The judges include: GFW Trustee Professor Wendy Dagworthy; Paul Smith Head of Womenswear Sandra Hill; Mark Eley (Eley Kishimoto); and Head of design from George at Asda Sadie Robson. The Preliminary judges will also select from nominations for the BHM Visionary Knitwear Award and Zandra Rhodes Catwalk Textile Awards.

Accessory designer Fred Butler and London label Lazy Oaf collaborate

2011-06-03T12:10:00.005+01:00

This June, London label Lazy Oaf has teamed up with luxury accessory designer Fred Butler to launch a capsule collection of Perspex jewellery pieces. With a celebrity following including Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj, this is the first time that Fred Butler's designs will be available at an accessible price point. Inspired by her couture AW09 collection, designs encapsulate her eye for colour and pattern fitting in with the Lazy Oaf aesthetic. The range includes a statement Dodecahedron Necklace consisting of intricately layered Perspex complimented by a vibrant flower printed hair piece and two additional necklaces.

Lazy Oaf and Fred Butler are inviting press reveal the collection at the launch on 9 June from 5pm - 8pm at Lazy Oaf, Fouberts Place, London W1F 7QE (See DIARY dates).

Terry de Havilland debuts e-commerce site & marks 50th Anniversary

2011-06-03T11:21:00.006+01:00

Designer footwear brand Terry De Havilland has announced the launch of a new e-commerce site this year, offering customers the opportunity to buy direct from Terry de Havilland, as well as preview bespoke designs created by Terry de Havilland Couture.

The brand is also set to take production and sales in-house as the brand marks its 50th Anniversary. As part of a strategic move to ready the business for new initiatives, the company will now control all elements in-house. One new initiative will be creating a bespoke pop-up concession in Selfridges London to mark the anniversary, which will run from 15 July for one month (See DIARY dates). The space will include a retrospective of Terry’s work throughout his five decades in business. In addition to commissioning four limited edition exclusive styles, Selfridges will also be stocking the AW11 collection.

Winners announced for the P&G Beauty & Grooming Awards

2011-06-03T10:49:00.005+01:00

The seventh annual P&G Beauty & Grooming Awards took place last night (2 June) at BAFTA. The awards were created by P&G Beauty & Grooming to reward the talented and creative within the beauty and grooming industry, and to continue to demonstrate its commitment and passion to the UK Beauty and Grooming sector.

 This year the awards were hosted by TV presenter George Lamb and guest who attended included editors, publishers, and potential award-winning beauty and grooming journalists and bloggers. Also present were key industry figures and this year’s judging panel representing the world of beauty, style, fashion and literature. The expert panel for 2011 comprised: Professor Louise Wilson OBE (MA Fashion Course Director, Central Saint Martins); Maggie Alderson (ex-editor of ELLE, ES Magazine and Best Selling Author); Kim Hunt (Creative Director and Writer); and Marie Helvin (Model and Author).

The Winners are:

1. Best Grooming Blog or Online Editorial Journalist
Winner: Chris Beastall - Apetogentleman.com
Nominees 1: Lee Kynaston - Groomingguru.co.uk
Nominees 2: James York - Blokely.com

2. Best Beauty & Grooming Journalist on a National, Supplement or Freesheet Publication
Winner: Beatrice Aidin - Financial Times
Nominees 1: Joanna McGarry - Stylist
Nominees 2: Sarah Jane Corfield Smith - Fabulous

3. Best Independent Beauty Blog
Winner Sophie Beresiner - Sophie Feels Better
Nominees 1: Emma Hill - Emmahill.net
Nominees 2: Josephine Fairley - The Scent Critic

4. Best Beauty Journalist on a Weekly Magazine
Winner: Rachel Gilbert - More
Nominees 1: Samantha Freedman - Look
Nominees 2: Poppy Lara - More

5. Best Visual Styling of a Beauty or Grooming Feature
Winner: Adrian Clark - Shortlist Mode
Nominees 1: Joanna McGarry - Stylist
Nominees 2: Susanna Cohen - Marie Claire

6. Best Grooming Journalist
Winner: Eric Down - Men’s Health
Nominees 1: Jess Punter - GQ
Nominees 2: Ange Hughes - FHM

7. Best Beauty Journalist on a Monthly Magazine
Winner: Alice Ripman - InStyle
Nominees 1: Emine Ali Rushton - Zest
Nominees 2: Cassie Steer - Marie Claire

8. Best Online Beauty Journalist
Winner: Jess Hogan - vogue.com
Nominees 1 Claire Coleman - dailymail.co.uk
Nominees 2: Rose Beer - graziadaily.co.uk

9. The Industry Choice
Winner: Newby Hands
Nominees 1: Nicola Moulton
Nominees 2: Alice Hart-Davis

10. Rising Star
Winner: Sarah Jossel - Glamour

MOSCHINO launches limited edition range for pets

2011-06-02T15:40:00.002+01:00

MOSCHINO has collaborated with virtual store yoox.com for a limited edition capsule collection of leashes and collars; MOSCHINO PETS. Available exclusively on yoox.com, the collection has just launched in the PETS area. All proceeds from the MOSCHINO PETS project will go to the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to training rescue dogs to become search dogs. Once trained, these dogs are partnered with firefighters and other first responders to assist in finding people after natural disasters. In particular, the project supports the rescue activities conducted after the recent earthquake in Japan.

www.moschino.com

Gucci launches new version of bestselling bag to benefit UNICEF

2011-06-02T10:22:00.001+01:00

In a further commitment to its near seven-year partnership with UNICEF, Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini has designed an updated version of the bestselling “Gucci for UNICEF” Sukey bag, this time featuring the House's historic Diamante motif in deep chocolate brown. As in the past, 25 percent of the retail price for each bag will go to support UNICEF’s “Schools for Africa” initiative which aims to provide children with access to quality education. TGucci launches new version of bestsellinghe newest top handle bag has oft ruches a detachable leather charm bearing the interlocking GG logo. The Diamante pattern, a classic Gucci design first introduced in 1935 and recently relaunched by Giannini, is embossed on soft calfskin that is hand waxed to confer a vintage effect in degrading shades of brown. The “Gucci for UNICEF” Sukey will be available in Gucci stores in over 20 countries and on Gucci.com from 15 June until 20 February 2012.

Tamara Ecclestone named as new face of Ultimo lingerie

2011-06-01T16:11:00.004+01:00

Model and TV presenter Tamara Ecclestone, daughter of Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, has been announced as the new “face and body” of lingerie brand Ultimo. The 26-year-old features in the new Ultimo summer campaign, showcasing the latest designs ‘Odyssey’ and ‘Dazzle’ available exclusively from Debenhams stores and the Ultimo website. Tamara has been signed up to front the Ultimo Summer, Autumn and Winter 2011 campaigns, for both Ultimo lingerie and Ultimo Couture.

The new Ultimo summer collection is available from Debenhams stores nationwide and online priced from £14.00 for Briefs and £26.00 for Bras, available in sizes 30-38 A-G and 8-18.

www.ultimo.co.uk

New look, new name and new products for Healthspan nurture

2011-06-01T14:33:00.006+01:00

Healthspan nurture has re-launched with a new name, new products, a new look and a new website. Now called nurture, the range offers women a complete approach to inner and outer beauty. The range comprises of both nutritional supplements and moisturisers which not only help prevent premature ageing, but also contain the latest in anti-ageing active ingredients to help reverse the existing signs of damage. All products in the nurture and nurture replenish ranges will have new packaging. A new range, nurture protect, will be launching to the media over the coming months. The range includes new nurture skin nourishment vitamin supplement which contains a trio of ingredients that is clinically proven to help skin defend itself from sun damage.

DAKS announces new casualwear line for SS12

2011-05-31T15:22:00.003+01:00

DAKS has announced the launch of DAKS SPORT, a new casualwear line for SS12. This will complement the established ready-to-wear menswear, womenswear and accessory ranges and is inspired by the heritage of the brand, which has been involved with Sport since the 1950’s. The new collection is inspired in particular by golf, sailing, tennis and polo. The colours of the traditional DAKS House Check have been reworked for DAKS SPORT into grey, carmine red and white, while include tricot, jersey and cotton piqué.

The collection will be launched in its entirety for the first time at Pitti Uomo in Florence in June and at a launch to buyers and press in Milan on 20 June.

www.daks.com

more! to create special Facebook issue in June

2011-05-31T11:59:00.003+01:00

more!, is to produce a co-created Facebook issue. The weekly will be edited by its Facebook fans to celebrate reaching 100,000 followers this month.

more! has begun the editorial planning process from today (31 May), posing questions to its Facebook fans including choosing the cover star; contributing to regular features; and deciding on the fashion shoots and creating beauty pages - with Skype meetings scheduled to agree and discuss content. The magazine will also recruit five fans to come into the office and work directly on the pages with the more! team. Each page of the issue will have been co-created with Facebookers, with all contributors credited in the masthead.

This issue will go sale on 14 June.

www.moremagazine.co.uk

New magazine QWHO launching at the end of June

2011-05-31T10:08:00.005+01:00

QWHO is a new fashion, art, music and culture magazine, made and published in Tel Aviv, Israel. After initially launching online at the end of June, there will also be a 170-page bi-monthly publication launching 1 July available from selected stockists in London, Berlin, New-York, Paris and Hong Kong.

QWHO aims to create a platform for emerging artists, designers and musicians to showcase their work by bringing the content to a younger, more fashion aware audience. The editorial includes contributions from around the world including London, Milan and Paris. For more information visit the website and corresponding blog.

www.qwho-magazine.com

ANDAM announces finalists for its 2011 Fashion Award

2011-05-27T17:49:00.001+01:00

Design by Jeremy Laing

The finalists for the prestigious ANDAM Fashion Awards 2011 have now been announced after reviewing 45 applications received this year. The judging panel consited of 22 influential people including ANDAM’s private partners including Pierre Bergé, representing the Pierre Bergé and Yves Saint-Laurent Foundation and fashion professionals:
Hilary Alexander, director of the fashion department, The Daily Telegraph
Emmanuelle Alt, editor in chief, Vogue Paris
Nathalie Dufour, founder and general director, ANDAM
Pamela Golbin, head curator, Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Humberto Leon, co-owner, Opening Ceremony
Sarah Lerfel, purchasing and creative director, colette
Virginie Mouzat, fashion journalist, Le Figaro
Nicole Phelps, executive editor, Style.com
Jean-Jacques Picart, consultant in fashion and luxury products
Katell Pouliquen, head of fashion department, L’Express Styles
Clarisse Reille, managing director, DEFI
Jean-Pierre Simon, director in charge of plastic arts, Ministry of Culture
Ralph Toledano, consultant
Valérie Toranian, editorial director, Elle

The six finalists have been selected:

Adam Kimmel
After graduating from NYU with a degree in architecture in 2001, Adam Kimmel (born 1979) moved to Italy to learn tailoring and pattern making. He launched his first collection in 2005. This year the Carhartt label has commissioned Kimmel to create its new capsule collection. www.adamkimmel.com.

Anthony Vaccarello
After graduating with honors from the La Cambre School, Anthony Vaccarello (born 1980) won the Grand Prix of the Hyères Fashion Festival in 2006. After working alongside Karl Lagerfeld at Fendi, he created his first collection in January 2009 and has been showing on the Paris women’s ready-to-wear calendar since then. anthonyvaccarello.blogspot.com.

Commuun
Having worked respectively with Anne-Valérie Hash and Balenciaga, Iku Furudate (born 1976) and Kaito Hori (1977) joined forces in 2005 to found the Commuun label. Their first runway show was very favorably received and their philosophy based on respect, nature and quality won them the ANDAM Award in 2007. www.commuun.com.

Jeremy Laing
A graduate of Ryerson University in Toronto, Jeremy Laing (born 1979) honed
his skills alongside Alexander McQueen for five seasons before founding his own label in 2005. Based in Canada, he shows his collections during Fashion Week in New York. www.jeremylaing.com.

Palmer//Harding
Matthew Harding (born 1984) studied at Central Saint Martins in London, where he met Levi Palmer (born 1981) in 2007. Their collaborative collection, presented during London’s Fashion Week in February 2010, was widely praised in the international press and subsequently stocked by the UK retailer Topshop. After graduation the two designers founded the Palmer//Harding label in January 2011.

Yiqing Yin
A Franco-Australian designer of Chinese origin, Yiqing Yin (born 1985) graduated from the ENSAD decorative arts school in Paris in September 2009. A few months later she won the City of Paris Grand Prix de la Création and was asked to participate in the Hyères Festival. She showed her first collection in September 2010 and is currently in the process of setting up operations in France. www.yiqingyin.com.

The winner will not only receive ANDAM fellowship but also an in-kind donation from Swarovski of crystals up to the value of €10,000 to be used in the creation of the winner’s SS12 collection. They will also receive mentorship for two consecutive seasons by Ralph Toledano, who will advise the winner in his or her creative, corporate and commercial development and finally, from Galeries Lafayette, the use of the department store’s “La Suite” space for the installation of a showroom.

www.andam.fr