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Newsflash: Tommy Hilfiger's engagement called off
Another fashion engagement has been called off with the news that Tommy Hilfiger and his former model fiancee, Dee Ocleppo , have split. The couple were due to get married on Friday at the designer's pad in the West...
Check it out: 'Fashion V Sport' exhibition @ Victoria & Albert museum
As the build-up to the Olympics continues, London's Victoria & Albert museum is focussing on the link between sport and fashion. Opening today is Fashion V Sport , an exhibition that showcases a collection of...
Issa Kate Middleton an unofficial fashion muse?
You don't need to be Einstein to work out that being famous (and a potential future Queen) might equal access to free designer clothing. That is why it probably comes as little surprise that the reason why Kate Middleton...
Designer Spotlight: Neurotica
You can spot new talent just about anywhere, and I stumbled across textile specialist Victoria McGrane - creator of Neurotica - while watching BBC2's Dragon's Den. The young designer (who already sells to boutiques...
Animal activists protest against Giorgio Armani's bullfighter design
Giorgio Armani's decision to dress Spanish matador, Cayetano Rivera Ordóñez , for the historic Goyesca de Ronda bullfight, has attracted protests from animal activists. The 100% Animalisti group plastered three angry...
Preen's Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi expecting first child
Preen may be gearing up for their spring 2009 show for New York Fashion Week in September, but one half of the design team won't be making the trip. Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi (pictured left, with Agyness...
A quick peek at Colette Dinnigan's summer pieces
[Images: Newspix/Rex Features - click image to have a better look] Colette Dinnigan is one of Australia's finest design exports, and her success around the globe (as well as her 'legend' status back home), is surely...
Diet Coke gets another dressing, this time from Roberto Cavalli
Forget the rich and the famous, it's Diet Coke that has our designers chomping at the bit to dress these days. Following on from Patricia Field's limited edition bottles for the fizzy sensation, are these new...
It's all in the family: Solange Knowles tapped for Armani Jeans
Beyonce's baby sister, Solange Knowles , is joining the Armani family. Following in her sibling's footsteps (she is the face of Emporio Diamonds fragrance) the 22-year-old has been recruited to represent Armani Jeans....
No white wedding for Marc Jacobs
The old 'net was beside itself recently with rumours that Marc Jacobs had tied the knot with his partner, Lorenzo Martone , over the weekend. But it looks like that's all they were... rumours. A rep for the designer...
Peter Som staying put at Bill Blass, but for how long? UPDATE!
UPDATE: The latest news in the Peter Som/Bill Blass saga is that the designer is still working with NexCen Brands Inc. to determine the best way to present the label's spring/summer '09 collection. A source has revealed...
Is it the end of the road at Pucci for Matthew Williamson?
Is the end in sight for the creative partnership between Pucci and Matthew Williamson ? That is the word on the grapevine today, that after three years at the label, Emilio Pucci is on the hunt for Williamson's...
Halston will go ahead at Harrods, with or without Marco Zanini
Despite the early exit of its designer, Marco Zanini , and disruptions within its creative board, namely that of Rachel Zoe , it appears to be all-systems go at Halston . The revived label is still planning to hit the...
Marc Jacobs's website is a bit of a drag
If you are after a bit of a giggle today, then head over to Marc Jacobs's website , where drag queens appear to have taken over. Yes, really... Don't believe us? Then check it out for yourself . Is Marc taking...
Giles does it again for New Look - check out his fifth 'Gold' collection!
Click image to enlarge. For the CQ staffers, Giles for New Look's 'Gold' label has been a bit hit-or-miss. There have been some wonderful buys on offer, and there have been some... well, not-so wonderful...
Project 100: Giles and Jade Jagger hop on board to celebrate Lee Cooper's 100th anniversary
To celebrate 100 years of Lee Cooper , an assortment of fashion faces have teamed up to launch Project 100 , a series of one-off designs that will be auctioned off for Red Cross . Giles Deacon, Jade Jagger , and...
Snapped! Giorgio Armani and Stefano Gabbana on holiday... lovin' those budgie smugglers
Pictured from L-R: Giorgio Armani on holidays in Sardinia; Stefano Gabbana cruising in Portofino. [Photos: Olycom SPA/Fabio Piumetti/Rex Features] Okay, so it's not quite like perving on David Beckham or...
Berlin Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood's Anglomania spring/summer 2009 show
Closing Berlin Fashion Week on Sunday was Vivienne Westwood's fun and flirty Anglomania show. The high-spirited collection, targeted towards a younger more casual costumer, was the ideal way to finish off the week. Bold...
Elie Saab to set up shop in Harrods
Red carpet frocks from Elie Saab will soon be on our very doorstep, thanks to the opening of his first boutique inside Harrods . The Lebanese designer is bringing his drool-worthy gowns to the capital, setting up shop in...
Newsflash: Peter Pilotto arrives at Matches
One of CQ's favourite designers from London Fashion Week's On|Off schedule , is about to crash land into Matches . Peter Pilotto's autumn/winter 2008-9 (pictured, left) will arrive at the store this month. Eek......
