I have been raving about Angel Jackson for ages now  and I was really pleased to annoucne that they were one  of the nominees for the BFC/ Vogue Fashion fund. These are shots from their Spring Summer collection and once again the bags are beyond gorgeous.  I love the embellishment. I hope Angel Jackson bags the  BFC fashion Fund  and goes supernova. I think Angel Jackson could be as big as Jimmy Choo.

More images of the bags after the jump

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The new year is right around the corner and Topshop has 3  designer collaborations for you to look out for in the new year. Their will be collaborations with Ann Sofie Back, Ashish and Jonathan Saunders. This follows  successful capsule lines by Christopher Kane and Emma Cook  which were popular in 2009.

More Photos after the jump

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(Arent those the fiercest boots you have ever seen)

This week we visited the "William Baker  presents: Westfield London Style 2009". It was basically a fashion show styled  by personal stylists to the stars and BBoy underwear creator, William Baker. He presented 60 looks for Autumn Winter 2009/2010. The show featured the hottest pair of peep-toe booties I have ever seen (Alexander Mcqueen) and they  were hot (pictured above). The show featured lots of sequins, chunky knits and lace. All of which are very on trend this season.

One interesting  aspect of William Baker's styling was  his choices of underwear as outerwear. In womenswear this trend has been going on for a while however, in menswear I have never noticed it.  WIlliam Baker teamed jackets with  long johns and translated the  trend to menswear. Another trend that WIlliam Baker  borrowed from womens wear was sequins. I like  the Sequin hoodies from Joseph's.

WIlliam Baker said, "Sequins are in this season, even a hint of a sequin on a scarf or belt makes an outfit modern, and on trend. But for me… I love sequins more and more. Wear sequins with sequins and add a statement necklace too". Baker also went for a very 80's  vibe with the styling and I love how he mixed high street clothes with high end designers.

PS. William we love sequins too. the more the merrier!!!! (Click here to see just how much sequins we love)

Knit Collar by Pal Zaleri, Suit by Next, Sequined shirt by Sandro ( love the use of  the sequins and the blue  shoes and chain they add a bold statement to the look)

Blouse  from Marc by Marc Jacobs.  ( the carefully placed pockets are so risque)

Black Jacket by Tommy Hilfiger, Shoes  and shirt by Zara. ( Im not sure where the leggings are from but I love the Top half  of this image. The white under shirt is giving me shades of Karl Lagerfeld)

Jersey Dress by River Island, shoes by Carvella ( The studded boots are to die for)

Waist-coat and trousers by Armani Exchange, shirt by Next. (Classy)

Union Jack  bag by Aspinal of London, Patent boots by Fornarina, Purple hooded body suit  by River Island. ( this look gives me vibes of Lady Gaga and  Grace Jones)

Sequined hoodie by Joseph. Pants by Bboy ( First  reaction: "WHAT THE HELL!! second reaction: I never thought I'd be a fan of sequins in menswear  but Im loving  the sequined hoodie and as you know I'm a fan of Bboy underwear. However  before  going outside I'd recommend putting on some trousers, it gets pretty cold in London )

More Photos after the jump.

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Loving these new shots of Kylie Minogue for Blackbook magazine September 2009.  I remember when i was 3 and Kylie’s first UK single “I should be so lucky” had just been released and I was completely obsessed with her.

She recently shot an editorial for Blackbbook called “The last Days of Disco?”. It was lensed by  her best friend and stylist William Baker ( he’s also the man behind BBoy underwear).

French Connection is pleased to announce the launch of their new concept denim store in the heart of London’s Covent Garden. The unique concept store has been specially designed to showcase the denim diffusion range created by French Connection’s in-house design team along with the most directional casual wear pieces from the ladies main range. The store is set to launch on 15th September 2009 at 11 James Street, Covent Garden, London WC2.

The denim diffusion range pays special attention to cut and fit. Inkeeping with this seasons trends  the line features oversized T-shirts adorned with abstract and playful prints and check shirts with eclectic mixed buttons.

The line also includes a range of jeans from ultra skinny, indigo wash to 80’s bleached stone wash jeans. Playsuits and Harem pants are also part of the collection.

 

Agent Provocateur is genius, they’ve taken two things guys like, Comics and sexy women in lingerie and combined them for their Autumn Winter 2009-2010 campaign. Introducing APEX (Agent Provocateur Elite Xemplar), a group of super women on a mission to earth. Elmira the exploder, Pantheris, The Bullet, Nymphette, Crystalina and Miss Magnette. These  sexy superheroes will surely do more enticing and enchanting than actually saving  the world. Remember its not what you do, its how you look while doing it that counts!

Elle Magazine has worked with Transport for London to commission  25 posters to celebrate the 25th anniversary of London Fashion Week. They have enlisted British designers  and fashion icons such as:

PAUL SMITH . CHRISTOPHER BAILEY . BARBARA HULANICKI . BASSO & BROOKE . CLEMENTS RIBERIO . LUELLA . GARETH PUGH . LULU GUINESS . MARIOS SCHWAB . MARK FAST . MULBERRY . RANKIN . PAT McGRATH . RICHARD NICOLL . TODD LYNN . MATTHEW WILLIAMSON . RUPERT SANDERSON . WILLIAM TEMPEST. SHAUN LEANE. JASPER CONRAN . PRINGLE . NAOMI CAMPBELL . ANTONIO BERARDI

The designs will start to appear on the underground from Friday the 11th of September.

Robert Flynn and Paul Smith posters for Transport for London and ELLE

Todd Lynn and Henry Holland for Transport for London and ELLE

I recently went into a top high street retailer to buy a pair of jeans . Usually i’m a bootcut or straight fit guy. This time I decided to  be  bit adventurous and try on a pair of slim fit jeans (not skinny).  Now, I have quite a small waist  for a guy, it comes in at a  minuscule  27 inches. Girls usually scream in horror ( jealousy) when they find out that my waist is the same size (sometimes smaller) than theirs.

I tried on a pair of 28 inch slim fit jeans. The first leg went in fine the second leg also went in fine but when i tried to pull the pants up, it wasn’t going anywhere. Now Ive never been told I have a big butt but  these pants just weren’t going t go up anymore. I thought to myself maybe , you’ve gained a couple of pounds so i tried on a 30 inch waist pants and the exact same thing happened. I then tried on a 32 inch waist jean and this time I managed to pull up  the jeans..just barely. However, the 32 inch jeans no longer fit  like slim jeans and although  they  got past my derriere, by the time the pants got to my waist they  fit too big around my waist. I was left wearing  a pants that were loose around the leg tight around my butt and loose around my waist…not a good look.

The solution…The body Jeans by Calvin Klein. The slim fit jeans are ‘ergonomically focused” and promise to uplift in all the right areas. Gone are the days of ill  fitting jeans. The jeans come  in the following washes: copper rinse, destructed ore and steel.and retail for £90 at Calvin Klein, 170 Regent Street,

 

In two weeks  time Liberty will be releasing  a collaboration line with  Rolling Stone member, Ronnie Woods. The line is based on Ronnie's artwork and is printed on a variety of fabrics. The line has an edgy rock star aesthetic and the prices range from £175 to £1200. It will go on sale  on September 15th online and will debut in store on October 1st.

Over on the liberty blog  Tamara Salman, Creative Director of Liberty of London discusses the collaboration with  Rock legend Ronnie Wood.

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Matthew WIlliamson has long been a staple in the fashion industry.  However this year he cemented himself as a household name. With the help of his H&M capsule line he has introduced his colourful Boho chic style to the world. The H&M line was aimed at the 15- 25 year olds now  Matthew Williamson has created a new  capsule collection for Debenhams, called Butterfly by Matthew Williamson that is aimed at 26-45 year old's. The collection ranges from £38 to £185. It includes slinky dresses, tunics, sequined dresses, multi-coloured maxi-dresses and a pewter coloured leather jacket that is very on trend.

The collection is available online now.

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Earlier this week I-D revealed the cover of their September 2009 issue. The cover was shot by Emma Summerton and features models Arlenis Sosa, Jourdan Dunn, Chanel Iman and Sessilee Lopez. Behind the scenes  footage has now been released  by  I-D. In the behind the scenes video, we  get to see the  models playing around and practicing their winks. We also get to hear  from  I-D's Fashion Editor, Edward Enninful and  photographer, Emma Summerton discusses the concept behind the video.

Last year, I was bemused by the video for The Victoria Beckham dress Collection.Victoria Beckham ran around a  Victorian style house, whimsically hiding behind furniture, the results left us all a bit shocked but we remebered it so I guess it must have been  good. This  falls ad campaign is equally as wierd. The campaign was shot in St Stephens Gardens in Westminister London and features models wearin Victoria Beckham dresses while swinging on the doorstep of Central London Townhouses. It's really strange  but somehow it works.

Autumn Winter 2009 – 2010 sees FCUK introduce a capsule denim range for men and  women. The range features streetwear  and focuses on authentic denims and easy casual pieces with a distinctive fashion twist.

To showcase the new collection and its free-spirited attitude, a team were streetcast from creative hotspots around the UK.   Inkeeping with the British street style theme the  campaign was shot in the Centre of London street style, Brick Lane.

The shoot  brings together youths from  all walks of life – from tattoo artists to students, to film makers, musicians and dancers . The line symbolizes style and inviduality.

More  about the FCUK denim capsule lines is after the jump

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Beverely Knight is the queen of British Soul, she has dominated  the british charts  for over  a decade.  Now Beverley is  following in the footsteps of Iman as she launches a line of cosmetics for women with darker skin tones. The makeup collection is called K by Beverley Knight. The line  has 15 products in a  78 different shades.

"Like the majority of black and dark skinned women I found there wasn't any range that provided the…colours I needed. I was so excited to be offered a chance to work on my own…products, introducing a home-grown brand which caters to all tones of Black and Asian skin" – Beverley Knight

The collection launches on September 17th at Selfridges and Beverley herself will make an appearance at Selfridges to celebrate the launch.

source : graziadaily.co.uk

Jourdan Dunn, Chanel Iman, Arlenis Sosa and Sessilee Lopez are on the new cover of I-D Magazine.  As you all know the Black Issue is the biggest Issue of any fashion Magazine, so its a huge deal that ID Magazine has decided to feature 4  black beauties on their most prestigious  cover of the year.  The all black  cover was shot by  Emma Summerton who also shot this years Jaeger campaign with Lara Stone.

I know I-D always features models with one eye closed but is it just me or are both of Jourdan Dunn's eyes closed?

source: The Cut

RIchad Gray  my fave fashion editor,  over at 10 Magazine, has posted the first images of the Raf Simons Autumn WInter 09/10 ad campaign. Apparently Raf Simons  said “I like the fact he’s screaming at the brand” – 10 Magazine.

Check out the second image from the campaign after the jump. Its making me feel all angsty!!

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The covers of AnOther magazine usually go beyond fashion. They bridge the gap between Fashion and Art.  I remember there alternate covers that featured Tilda Swinton on the cover. Both covers looked like unique works of art.

AnOther magazine has struck gold again. For Autumn/ Winter 2009 their are 4 covers of the magazine/ They feature  Kate Moss in Galliano, Vanessa Paradis in Chanel, Natalie Portman in Chanel & Katie Holmes in Alaia. THe covers all have the byline "Celebrating a decade in fashion"

Kate Moss and Katie Holmes were photographed by Craig McDean and Natalie Portman and Vanessa Paradis were phtotographed by Hedi Slimane.

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What would you get if you mixed  "Contributing Editor" with "Electric Youth" and added a dash of London attitude and style? You'd get get "HERO"!

"HERO is a London based magazine that debuts the Next Big Thing: the models that will define catwalks and campaigns for seasons to come. Working with some of the industry’s newest and most talented photographers, and with a host of the world’s biggest and best modeling agencies, we have compiled a world-class intimate and iconic introduction to beginnings of something amazing: the Faces of Tomorrow."

On the cover of HERO is Robbie Wadge, photographed by Matthew Kristall. All the models in the mag come complete with superpowers. Don't mess with Robbie or you'll be in trouble with the Caped Crusader, Batman. The  mag also features  up and coming models  Remy Baquiche, Ryan Koning, Ryan Viiperi, Nicolas Boldt and Luuc Brans.  I am not sure if the other  guys  have super powers but I think spelling Luuc with two U's  should classify as a superhero power.

find out more about the issue on Hero-Zine
 
Luuc Brans by Massimo Pamparana

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