Her first collection for Uniqlo may have only launched last month, but Jil Sander already has her eye on a follow-up range according to fashion insiders.
Her début line must have impressed her Japanese colleagues so much (we hear sales were very positive) that she is back for second helpings. The designer is said to be in New York currently shooting the campaign for a +J spring 2010 collection - yay!
In other designer news, Stella McCartney has also signed on for a second collection with GapKids and Baby Gap. Due to the overwhelming success of her first range, which hit stores earlier this month, the British designer has been invited to create an encore collection for the American retailer. Her spring 2010 collection will be available from March next year.
Not even the blustery wet weather could put off thousands of fashion fans who queued up to get their hands on the new Jimmy Choo for H&M collection yesterday morning.
Eager shoppers lined up in front of H&M's flagship store in Regent Street from 8.30am. The doors opened at 9am to cheers and applause, and once inside crowds raced down the escalators to the store's basement where the collection's shoes and bags were grouped together.
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It seems that Biba has been rescued for the second time. House of Fraser has reportedly bought the cult '60s label and its archives from Liechtenstein-based investment fund Hachel International Foundation.
According to Drapers, the retailer will reintroduce the label via its 30 department stores and online store in time for autumn/winter 2010. House of Fraser will also launch two diffusion lines including Biba Blue range priced at £50 for denim and Biba Gold limited edition pieces priced at around £200.
"We will be making it a lot more appropriate for today and picking up an essence of Biba with flamboyant, sexy prints in silks, knits and dark denims with soft washes," said House of Fraser executive director for womenswear and accessories Stephanie Chen.
Biba fell into administration last year just two years after it was revived by Bella Freud. Originally founded by Barbara Hulanicki in the Sixties, these days Hulanicki is more renowned for her Topshop range and recent documentary.
The good news just keeps on rolling in for Christopher Bailey. He has just been given a promotion from creative director to chief creative officer at Burberry!
It's a new position for the company, a recognition of his contribution to the company which he joined in 2001. Speaking of the changes that have taken place during that time, chief executive Angela Ahrendts said: "[the brand is] more cohesive than at any time in the company's history," owing to the "clarity, consistency, and purity of [Bailey's] amazing vision."
The news follows on from the launch of Burberry's new social networking website Artofthetrench.com which allows fans to interact around the theme of the label's iconic trenchcoat. Yay Christopher!
Just two days ago I was telling you about Luella Bartley's collaboration with Liberty of London, and today I have some very sad news to report - Luella has ceased trading. *Gasp*
Club 21, the brand's global licensee, has reportedly backed out of its long-term investment by announcing it had reluctantly "taken the decision not to invest further in its relationship with Luella Bartley Limited."
The news has sent shock waves around the fashion community, with Bartley expressing her disappointment at the decision.
"I very much appreciate the support that [Club 21 subsidiary] VSQ has given me, but it is upsetting not to be able to protect jobs in this difficult economic climate," she said in a statement.
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Celebrities and the high street have come together once again for a good cause. Kelly Rowland, Pixie Lott, Alesha Dixon and boy band Kid British have joined forces with River Island to promote their exclusive range of T's to support youth charity, The Prince's Trust. The 'River Island Presents...T's for The Trust' includes three T-dresses for women and four men's t-shirts, each featuring distinctive designs that are a collaborative effort between the celebs and River Island's top young designers.
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Aren't I in a festive mood today? And why wouldn't I be with so much to look forward to this Christmas.
For instance, Luella Bartley is jumping the holiday queue early by launching her ultimate Christmas list of goodies and window display today at Liberty of London. The British designer has teamed up with the department store to open her holiday grotto choc-full of Christmassy treats and trinkets.
There are all sorts of goodies to get your mitts on from a vintage Navy Philip's Street Atlas Of London (£8.99) to a gorgeous black polka dot corset dress (pictured, £995).
So pop by Liberty later today for a candy cane or two, and a spot of holiday shopping with Luella. Arrive at 6.30pm and you'll have a chance to meet the lady herself or at least get your photo with old Saint Nick.
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