Here is one starlet who we have long suspected will design her own line but hasn't... up until now.
Alexa Chung's US television dreams may have hit the pause button, but clearly the Americans love her sense of style. She has just signed a contract to collaborate with J.Crew's Madewell brand. The team-up marks J.Crew's first celebrity partnership, and it seems rather perfect with Madewell known for its downtown casual flavour and Alexa known for being... well, cool.
According to the lady herself, she "love[s] how their vibe is a mix of vintage and new - it completely clicked with me." As for other brands approaching her for a collection, she says: "I was being offered so many collaborations for a long time, but I held off. I thought it would be quite a 'sellout' thing to do."
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For many the wait is over... Alexander McQueen has launched an online store for the UK. You can now buy directly from the British designer's collections, which has been favoured lately by the likes of Cheryl Cole, Lady Gaga and Rihanna. Just this week Lily Cole stepped out for the Tokyo premiere of The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus in psychedelic print mini dress from McQueen's spring/summer 2010 collection (pictured above).
Visit alexandermcqueen.com and shop to your heart's content!
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First we were given Anthropologie and now it seems as though another US retailer is headed our way - J.Crew!
That's right, one of Michelle Obama's (pictured, right) favourite brands is heading to the UK in an expansion that will also include Canada. With the First Lady winning us over with her knack to combine designer pieces and affordable items from J.Crew's collection, we are of course delighted to hear that it will soon be hitting our shores.
But before the rest of the world gets too excited, it seems the company doesn't want to get too big for its boots just yet.
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Say what?! According to sources close to Tony Blair, he is in the final stages of negotiating a deal with LVMH to act in an advisory role for the luxury company.
"There is an agreement in principle but nothing has been signed yet," an insider revealed.
"Mr Blair won't be joining the board but he will be acting in an advisory role, working very closely with Mr Arnault. In particular, his job is likely to involve attracting new clients."
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Another batch of super-talented designers have been revealed in the shortlist for the inaugural British Fashion Council / Vogue Fashion Fund. Amongst the shortlisted names are Christopher Kane, Richard Nicoll, Erderm, Marios Schwab, and shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood.
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With 2009 nearly done and dusted (eek, where did the year go?!) it's time to look forward to 2010 and what we can expect on the high street. Topshop has revealed its upcoming collaborations with designers Ann-Sofie Back, Jonathan Saunders and Ashish.
Launching January 6th, Ann Sofie-Back's horror-inspired collection comprises of slashed jersey T-shirt dresses and tops. See more after the jump...
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Oh dear. It is unlikely that Selfridges will win many friends with this move. But nevertheless the department store has decided to ditch its plus-size clothing department.
The retailer will no longer stock the Marina Rinaldi range (pictured, left), which has sizes from 14 to 26. The largest size it will now offer is a size 16.
"It's true we no longer stock Marina Rinaldi, however Selfridges is constantly updating its brand mix," a Selfridges spokesperson said.
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Here is one starlet who we have long suspected will design her own line but hasn't... up until now.
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