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YSL unveils the Spring/Summer 2010 Manifesto

yslmanifesto_springsummer2010.jpgYves Saint Laurent's latest Manifesto is due to hit the streets of Paris, London, Milan, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Berlin on February 20. Those lucky folks in New York will able to pick one up on February 16.

Each fashion week season, YSL distributes a manifesto and this time its in the form of a strawberry print tote - handy! Also included is YSL's S/S '10 ad campaign starring Natalia Vodianova.

This time, you can also check out how the catalogue was created via the label's YouTube channel, website, and Facebook pages. Have to love social media!

Posted by Kimberley Foster on February 9, 2010 3:00 PM in Accessories| Designer Spotlight| Fashion Week
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Psst... Is there a Marc Jacobs movie in the works?

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Robert Duffy, Marc Jacobs's long-time business partner, has temporarily jumped on Twitter (get following while you can!) until after New York Fashion Week.

While tweeting away, he let slip on some of the label's upcoming plans, including a potential movie.

"Working on a movie project in LA. Also helping to edit a photo book about all the people that work with us. It's amazing!... The kids I work with all over the world are the most inspiring ever! So a book is being done on them. Working title 'the men and women of mj,'" he tweeted.


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Posted by Kimberley Foster on February 9, 2010 1:30 PM in Designer Spotlight| Television, Film & Radio
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Heidi Klum previews new maternity lines

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If there is anyone who knows about maternity wear it's Heidi Klum. The German supermodel, and mother of four, has unveiled not one, but two new lines, Lavish for A Pea In The Pod and Loved for Motherhood Maternity on Good Morning America on Monday. Incorporating the world's obsession with stretchy leggings, Heidi has designed a unitard which she says is surprisingly comfy. To watch the full segment - click here.

Posted by Kimberley Foster on February 9, 2010 11:30 AM in Maternitywear| Model news| Television, Film & Radio
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Dannii Minogue is the new face of Marks & Spencer

Dannii_Minogue.jpgOver the past few years, Marks & Spencer's advertising campaigns have been renowned for bringing together some of our most famous faces. Now, a new line-up for the retailer has been revealed and it stars some big names...

Leading the charge is Dannii Minogue, who is also busy with her own fashion line. She is joined by VV Brown, Lisa Snowdon, and Brazilian supermodel Ana Beatriz Barros. Long-time M&S regulars Twiggy and Myleene Klass will also return for the spring/summer 2010 ad campaign.

The campaign is currently being shot on the beaches of Cape Town in South Africa. Dannii recently tweeted: "I'm so excited to be a Marks & Spencer girl. On the beach shooting your Spring campaign!"

Other previous faces include Erin O'Connor and Lily Cole.

Posted by Kimberley Foster on February 9, 2010 9:55 AM in Ad Campaigns| Celebrity Fashion| Fashion News
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CQ Gallery: Zara's Spring/Summer 2010 look book

There is plenty to look forward to this spring at Zara. We've got our mitts on the brand new look book and it's choc-full of neutral pieces. Lots of chocolates, tans, creams and whites dot the collection of classic items. It includes versatile pieces from dress shirts to military-style blazers, dress shorts to jumpsuits. Click on the image below to check out the the look book gallery.

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Posted by Kimberley Foster on February 8, 2010 2:30 PM in Galleries
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CQ First: Richard Nicoll for Topshop Spring 2010 collection

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We can't get enough of this year's Topshop designer collaborations. And Richard Nicoll's latest line for the retailer definitely goes straight on our wish list for Spring 2010. Marking his fifth range for Topshop, Nicoll's collection is awash in nude and pastel shades in '50s-inspired styles.

"It's for a girl's girl with a rebellious spirit who paints her bedroom a hot, not pretty, shade of pink," explained Nicholl. His new eight-piece range hits stores on 13th February, with prices starting at £32.

Posted by Kimberley Foster on February 8, 2010 12:00 PM in Designer Spotlight| Fashion News| Retail / Business news
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Burberry to live stream London Fashion Week show in 3-D!

burberry_runwayshot_fromwebsite.jpgGoing one step ahead of the live streaming concept that so many designers have adopted over the last few seasons is Burberry. The British label is upping the anti with its forthcoming autumn/winter 2010 presentation by live streaming it in 3-D!

Taking inspiration from the worldwide phenomenon that is Avatar, Burberry will invite a select group of editors and VIPs to don a pair of 3-D specs in 'customized screening spaces' throughout Tokyo, Paris, Dubai and New York.

For everyone at home, the show will be streamed in 2-D at live.burberry.com, users can also leave their instant feedback via the brand's Facebook and Twitter pages.


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Posted by Kimberley Foster on February 8, 2010 9:40 AM in Fashion Week| London Fashion Week
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