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Giorgio Armani dresses Batman a.k.a. Christian Bale
The early reviews for the latest Batman flick so far are overwhelming positive. Film critics have been raving about The Dark Knight Rises , the final instalment in director Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, which stars...
Karl Lagerfeld pop-up shop coming soon to Selfridges
Three days before the Summer Olympics are due to start, Karl Lagerfeld will be at Selfridges launching his brand new pop-up shop. The Chanel designer will unveil a concept space on the third floor where he will launch his...
Alice Temperley reveals Somerset collection for John Lewis
Since announcing two months ago she would be collaborating with John Lewis , Alice Temperley has now revealed her new collection for the British retailer. The designer unveiled her new Somerset by Temperley collection...
Sarah Burton doesn't envisage an Alexander McQueen couture line
While being in the midst of another Haute Couture season , I found this recent interview with Sarah Burton on whether or not we can expect a couture collection from Alexander McQueen to be really fascinating. The British...
Versace to début Atelier jewellery collection
The house of Versace is gearing up to launch a new Atelier Versace jewellery collection . Donatella Versace is set to unveil the new line on Sunday during the label's couture show at the Ritz Paris. The collection...
Jean Paul Gaultier releases a risqué tattoo design for Diet Coke
Those of you who are regular readers of this blog (bless you!) will be familiar with Jean Paul Gaultier's previous work for Diet Coke = creepy, and creepier. Well the French designer is back again with a third go at...
Doo-Ri Chung to depart the Doo.Ri brand
Doo-Ri Chung is set to exit the fashion brand she begun. According to WWD , the Korean American designer could not be reached for comment and it is unclear at this stage what her future plans are. Tharanco Group, which...
JW Anderson set to launch Topshop collection
One of Alexa Chung's favourite designers, JW Anderson , is set to launch a collection for Topshop this September. The young designer's collection will comprise of jersey, denim and knitwear - which is known most for. He...
Karl Lagerfeld gets waxed in Germany
In case you missed the memo, this week a wax figure of Karl Lagerfeld was unveiled in Germany. The Panoptikum Museum in Hamburg is now home to a wax sculpture of the Chanel designer. So there won't be any immediate...
Martin Grant to give Qantas uniforms a makeover
Australian airline Qantas is about to get a fashionable makeover thanks to Martin Grant . The Aussie-born, Paris-based fashion designer was announced yesterday as the new official Qantas uniform designer. Grant has...
The Outnet.com will soon offer same-day delivery!
So you've found out you have to attend a fancy after-work function at the last minute. Enter panic mode. Not any more! The Outnet.com has figured out a nifty way to ensure that you don't have to roll up to that...
Stella McCartney to get her first Adidas standalone store
Stella McCartney is set to get her first standalone Adidas store. The British designer will launch her Adidas shop next to her recently opened mainline and children's store in London's Brompton Cross district. The...
Temperley set to open in London's Mayfair
It is a day for new store announcements. In addition to the news that Oscar de la Renta is opening his first London store , we now hear that Temperley London is set to open its first-ever flagship store in Mayfair....
Oscar de la Renta is moving into London's Mount Street
Following our post yesterday about a second Liberty store coming soon to Westfield Stratford, comes this news from Oscar de la Renta . The iconic designer is opening his very first London store on Mount Street, the former...
Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein at Macy's - a sneak peek!
We blogged last month the news that Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein was the next designer to launch a collection for Macy's . Now here is your first sneak peek at the collaboration which is due to launch on May 16....
Schiaparelli set to relaunch in 2013
Following the huge buzz surrounding Schiaparelli right now, the label's owners have decided to reignite the label with a comeback next year. The label has this week been celebrated thanks to an exhibition by the Costume...
Marchesa confirms that a contemporary line is in the works!
It's true! Following reports last month, it has been confirmed that Marchesa is launching a contemporary fashion line although the plans are still in the early stages. The red carpet label has joined forces with LF USA...
Nicola Formichetti to launch high tech brand
It seems there is no rest these days for Nicola Formichetti . Not only is he busy enough with Thierry Mugler, Haus of Gaga, Uniqlo and Vogue Hommes Japan , the designer has revealed he is set to launch a new high-tech...
Peter Pilotto to show at Pitti W
Peter Pilotto has been tapped to be Pitti W's next guest designer . Pilotto and his design partner Christopher De Vos will show at the 10th edition of Pitti W to be held in Florence from 19th to 22nd June....
Marios Schwab designs collection for Edition01
Marios Schwab has teamed up with new shopping website, Edition01 , to create a limited edition collection . He follows in the footsteps of fellow designers Donna Karan, Narciso Rodriguez, Prabal Gurung, Anna Sui, Peter...
