The fashion pack flock to the Fendi party
Friday night saw the fashion pack flock to see Amy Winehouse (pictured) perform at one of the hottest events on the Paris schedule – the new Fendi store opening party. It was the biggest and most talked about party of the week, as LVMH who own Fendi were rumoured to have spent £1million securing Amy's presence for the night.
Anyone who's anyone on the fashion scene tried to get their hands on a coveted ticket, with only a priviliged few managing to actually get in to the super exclusive event - including the ELLE team - natch! For the intimate gig Fendi turned a huge space at the back of the new Avenue Montagne store into a red-lined club with a stage, on to which Amy appeared at 11.15pm and played for the crowd who had managed to squeeze to the back to see her. (Team ELLE actually made it by following the Olsen’s and their entourage through the kitchens... really!)
Clad in a tiny little black dress, accessorised with a stunning Fendi belt, Amy belted out her hits from from Back to Black while Rihanna sang along from the audience. Kanye West, Bernard Arnault (Salma Hayek's fiancée) and of course Karl Lagerfeld (with his sunglasses on - obviously) were also front and centre for the live performance.
Of course everyone who didn't make it to the back of the store wanted to know, how did Amy look? The answer, much better, though she did tell us she had the mumps. That didn't seem to effect her performance one bit though. Get well soon Amy!
Click here to see all the pictures from the Fendi show
Posted: 2 March 2008
Hot on the heels of Donna Ida's denim store, two more brands are launching online shops that are guaranteed to have you reaching for your credit cards.
This week saw cult London boutique Koh Samui launch their hotly anticipated new site. The Covent Garden store has look been fashion fan's go to for well known designer brands alongside up-and-coming labels, and at last those of you living outside of the capital can get in on the act. As well as a must-have range of clothing and accessories, don't miss their vintage and homeware sections.
And due to hit the web this weekend is the online shop from Miss Sixty, billed as their largest ever flagship store and launching to coincide with their catwalk show at New York Fashion Week on Sunday. Not only will you be able to take your pick from the brands new a/w 2008 collection, you'll also be able to watch footage of Sunday's show including the excitement backstage as well as interviews with the founders of the brand, Renato Rossi and Wichy Hassan. Check out the site as it launches and you might even be able to get your hands on one of 250 limited edition t-shirts which will hit the site immediately after Sunday's show.
Get your credit card at the ready and start shopping at www.kohsamui.co.uk and www.misssixty.com.
By Emma Sells
Posted 5 September 2008
