New online boutique Ce Me London

Founded by Mindi Chahal, Ce Me London is a new online boutique with a collection of catwalk led fashion, designed in house. Based in London, Ce Me London has been supplying select boutiques around the world with bespoke and couture cut designer dresses for over twenty years. The collection includes a selection of classic evening dresses, party dresses and on trend day dresses. Featured here is the Golden Olive V-Neck Dress priced at £50.00.

Former creative director of WGSN has been appointed as TEXPRINT's new chairman

TEXPRINT, the non-profit organisation that nurtures home-grown textile talent, has announced the appointment of its new chairman Barbara Kennington (formerly creative director of WGSN - leading online research, trend analysis and news service for the fashion industry). Barbara will formally take over from the current chairman Julius Schofield in September 2010 at TEXPRINT’s annual prize ceremony at Indigo, Paris.

New watch collection from Miss Sixty

Miss Sixty are launching a new watch collection available this May. The Holiday Watch features an oversize rubber strap with digital face. It is available in six colours: fluorescent fuchsia, sunshine yellow, apple green, classic red, teal blue and white. Priced at £25.00 each, the Holiday Watch comes in its own bright pack, which can be used as a coin purse or mini carry-case.

Lyme Fine Jewellery collection

Lyme Fine Jewellery, the brainchild of Celia Weinstock, features a selection of precious and semi-precious gemstones, ranging from cut diamonds to brightly coloured coral, handcrafted and set in a variety of shades of 18k gold, from black to pale gold. Her unique designs combine traditional techniques with contemporary finishes and the result is a collection which appeals to all ages. Celia’s first collection, on display at Mallett on Bond Street, features over sixty individual pieces, including both classics and more contemporary pieces, taking her inspiration from Art Deco, Naturalistic and Ancient Asian motifs.

Alexander McQueen launches Mens underwear collection for Autumn/Winter 2010

Alexander McQueen announces the launch of its first mens underwear collection for Autumn/ Winter 2010. The collection comprises of four ranges - Basic, Fashion, Sleepwear and Loungewear. The Basic range offers boxers, briefs and vests which will be available in white, black, grey and navy. This includes an all over skull print or plain colour, and incorporates a variation of narrow or wide detailed waistband and feature embroidery. The Fashion series draws inspiration from iconic McQueen prints and details. Updated seasonally to include fresh designs, the range will feature key signatures from past and present collections.

Cat Deeley appointed Global Brand Ambassador for Links of London

Links of London has announced Cat Deeley as its Global Brand Ambassador, with immediate effect. In her role as the first ambassador for the brand, Cat will front the Autumn/Winter 2010 campaign across the UK, US and Asia.

Beauty label Skeen+ launches in the UK

Beauty label Skeen+ is new to the UK. Having previously produced anti-ageing dermatology for men, Illuminating Care Powder is the first product in the Skeen Solutions range aimed solely at women. This is a skincare product in powder form, with pure and active vitamin C, which melts instantly into the skin combining all the benefits of a powerful cream with the advantages of a powder formula. On application, Skeen’s Illuminating Care Powder delivers a matt finish while tightening skin. Active ingredients include ascorbic acid, recognised in dermatology as one of the most powerful anti-ageing molecules, and Lupin Peptides which claim to promote skin microcirculation and oxygenation and help to smooth skin’s micro-texture. Skeen+ is available exclusively at Sephora and online at www.skeen.fr, and the Illuminating Care Powder is priced at €48.00 for 30ml.