Last night the infamous Chateau Marmont in LA played host to a little star studded soiree; with Alexa Chung as DJ, giant glittering leopards and a plethora of fabulous bags present – it was of course in honour of Mulberry. This English Heritage brand has come a long way since its mid nineties slump, and thanks to the invention of the ‘it bag’, they are one of the favourite names to be seen adorning the shoulders and elbows of fashion’s elite. Here Alexa wears the classic ‘Roxanne’ in oak, but for something from their more recent collections look no further than the Fashion Editors obsession – the consistently sold out ‘Alexa’, which also comes in at £595. It may be a hefty price tag but with only the finest leathers (that actually look better as they age), these bags are mighty clever investments; and far more attractive than stocks and shares surely?
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This season has been all about the maxi – bodycon, bountiful or boyish, we’ve fully embraced full length. Now with autumn rearing its chilly head once more, what to do with all the dresses with their hems dipping in the secret dust at the bottom of your wardrobe? Wear them of course. This failsafe recipe for economic and stylish success sees the ditching of the sandals, in favour of some chunky, flat boots – teamed with a casually flung on jumper for effortless cool. Make like Wang and Jacobs and prove that fashion isn’t as fickle as it’s made out to be.
1) Boo Hoo – Maddy Pop Print Maxi Dress £15
2) Oasis – Dark Blue Maxi T-Shirt Dress £35
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Although we’re still, arguably, in the midst of our cherished British summer, the fashion pack are always one step ahead. Now, believe it or not, is the time to start thinking about your Autumn/Winter wardrobe. As identified at the Shows this February, shearling is set to be big news, having already been circulating around those in the know for a few seasons. Burberry Prorsum championed this trend with enough Aviator jackets to rival Pearl Harbour – as a distressing consequence, empty space now fills the racks in charity shops where these previously overlooked items used to hang.
There is little doubt that the high street will be churning out some excellent versions of the trend once the weather turns nippy, but until then, indulge your sheepish side with these gorgeous Opening Ceremony boots which, joyfully, are currently more than half price in the summer sales.
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It was all a bit Marlene Dietrich meets Grace Jones this season at Jean-Paul Gaultier’s stellar show in Paris. An awe-struck crowd looked on as models stalked out, cigarette in hand, wearing all that an art-deco fantasist could dream of and more. Upwards thrusting, turban-clad heads were ensconced in geometrically striking hoods that wound their way down the body with dizzying perfection. Legs came swathed in noir sequins and dresses seemed to sigh their way down the catwalk in the finest satins, silks and sheer organza’s. Skirts hugged fishnet bound stems in the snuggest of chocolate velvet, whilst one of the standout pieces took shape in the form of an achingly beautiful gold, oversized, draping jumpsuit with gathered batwing sleeves and cinched waist. There were injections of a few brighter hues, such as an apple green satin take on the classic safari dress; and surprise came in the form of modern day siren Dita von Teese, performing a striptease in the middle of the runway, removing her black pieced dress to reveal stunning La Perla lingerie and a cheeky bare behind. However, with clothes these divine, you’d never really want to take them off at all…
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It feels very much like summer 2005 at the moment, what with Jude and Sienna back together and looking very similar to their old selves. Gone are the shorts crops and different coloured do’s – it’s back in with wavy blonde hair and a distinctly luxe-boho feel. Here they were out and about in Camden on Saturday night – recreate Sienna’s look with these gorgeous See by Chloe Shorts for a bargain priced £49, along with oh-so-cool Alexander Wang Tee for £71 and finish it all off with these bang on trend Surface to Air Suede Peep Toe Boots for £244. Now, I wonder where we can get our hands on a Jude lookylikey?
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While the catwalk spoke of Autumn/Winter in decadent, heavy fabrics – the celebrities in attendance were the embodiment of chic summer dressing as it’s finest. All decked out in Chanel, as you would expect, they showcased delicate straps and girlish romantic swathing, bar Leighton Meester who wowed in a black leather mini dress from the 2010 pre-autumn collection, complete with gold embellishment and military inspired skyscraper platforms.
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