Gianfranco Ferré launches Autumn/Winter bag collection

Gianfranco Ferré is launching the new Atena bag for the Autumn/Winter collection. Featuring a double chain on the shoulder strap and a smart lock closure. The various models are available in the smooth or braided version, alternate chamois suede, patent and laminated leather. Beyond pumps and sandals, the main attraction of the season are the leather weave platform ankle boots with a narrow heel in hammered metal. The new additions will be available in August from the Gianfranco Ferré store in Sloane Street and also through the website: www.gianfrancoferre.com

Shoestudio.com relaunching this month

Shoestudio.com is relaunching this month, aiming to be a one-stop shopping destination for all footwear. Brands featured on the site include ladies brands Dune, Bertie, Pied a Terre, Guess and Head over Heels and men’s brands Paul Smith, Lacoste, Oliver Sweeney, Ted Baker and more. Customers will be able to browse by brand, category, trend or New in. Customer interaction will be accessible and shoppers will be invited to rate the shoes using badges provided online. These will be tallied and available for future customers to see a rating against those products. An interactive magazine will be launched for Autumn/Winter 2010 containing latest trends, news and style tips from a team of experts.

InStyle to launch new fashion hunt on 7 June

Fashion magazine InStyle is launching a new fashion hunt, which will take place over seven days from Monday 7 June. Readers across London have to find the location of an InStyler who will have a hamper of goodies to give out to the first people to find them. Based in a different location over the course of seven working days, the InStyler will have designer fashion and beauty items at each spot. Each day will have a different theme and prizes range from beauty hampers, designer handbags, cult label jeans, jewellery and vouchers to spend in store. Readers have to find the location by following Twitter and checking out instyle.co.uk. They must also come along with a copy of the new July issue of InStyle, which has Gwen Stefani on the cover and comes with a free Moschino shopper. Brands including Selfridges, my-wardrobe.com, Matthew Williamson, Givenchy, Missoni, DKNY and Erikson Beamon are all confirmed to take part. The July issue of InStyle is on sale now.

John Galliano announces Fashion Fringe semi-finalists

Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden has announced John Galliano’s semi-finalists for 2010: Alice Palmer, Charlotte Linton, Cornel Bolt, Corrie Nielsen, Danielle Windsor, Edward Finney, Fjodor Golan Frydman, Jade Kang, Ju-Hong Chang and SILVINAMAESTRO. The 10 Semi-Finalists took part in a technical day at the London College Fashion on Tuesday 1 June.

The Drapers Footwear Awards 2010 winners

The best of the UK's footwear retailers, brands and students were recognised at the Drapers Footwear Awards last week. The awards bring together around 400 industry leaders to celebrate and recognise the achievements of 13 footwear retailers, brands and students in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The Awards included comedian Rufus Hound hosting the evening and presenting the awards. Designer Terry de Havilland picked up the Lifetime Achievement Award, Schuh won the Multiple Retailer of the Year award, Brand of the Year went to Ugg Australia and etailer of the Year was won by Schuh. The full list of winners can be found below.

Winners revealed at the inaugural Quintessentially Awards

The inaugural Quintessentially Awards in association with The British Virgin Islands took place last night at Freemasons’ Hall, London. The awards, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, represent the luxury market across the fashion, travel and lifestyle sectors as voted for by Quintessentially members. Winners included Pefume House of the Year - Hermés, as well as Interior Designer of the Year - Candy & Candy. To celebrate the inaugural awards people flew from all over the world including representatives from Clinique la Prairie in Switzerland (Winners of Retreat Spa of the Year), Simon Hammerstein from The Box- New York (International Nightclub or the Year) and 3 Michelin starred chef Heinz Beck from La Pergola who was nominated for International Restaurant of the Year. Full list of winners from the awards are below:

Boucheron launches into The Wonder Room at Selfridges

Boucheron has launched into Selfridges, London. Boucheron will be located in the Wonder Room on the ground floor, a 19,000 square-foot space that is dedicated to luxury items, fine jewellery, watches, wine and other precious gifts. Boucheron will present collections from the jewellery lines including: ‘Delilah’, ‘Ava’, ‘Bestiary’, ‘Trouble’, ‘Quatre’ and the ‘Ma Jolie’ collection which launched in May 2010. Boucheron's timepieces will also be available which includes the two new feminine cocktail watches ‘Ma Jolie’ and ‘Ava Déco’ as well as the new limited edition Reflet XL Chateau Latour, from the end of June. To complete the displayed collections, customers will be offered to experience the same bespoke service that Boucheron provides within its boutiques all over the world.