The latest fashion news
We don’t know about you but we’ve been feeling a certain sense of malaise on the high-street, nothing seems, well, just new. But, never fear, we’ve found some events to keep your fashion pecker up while we all await the delivery of the full autumn /winter collections
It’s all switcheroo over at Dover Street Market – the eclectic fashion emporium is set to close for three days to re-open on July 19 with new designers and displays. As well as Salvatore Ferragamo Creations as reported earlier this week, expect an exclusive selection of pieces from Hussein Chalayan’s autumn collection; a window taken over by punk artist Jamie Reid and, in the pipeline, an installation by artist Katherine Jebb using Christian Lacroix pieces plus a baroque area featuring John Galliano.
Meanwhile, Fashion In The Mirror – Self-Reflection in Fashion Photography exhibition launches at The Photographer’s Gallery in central London. From July 18 you can see rare behind the scenes images taken at fashion shoots from the 1950s to today. Featuring work from Mario Testino, Richard Avedon and Steven Meisel to name but a few, it’s a must see for all fashion and photography fans.
While over at Browns Focus, Mattijs van Bergen - the Dutch grown-up fashion collection where a serious Dries van Noten edge meets a playful Marni - is available for the first time outside of Holland. Over the next few weeks his collection will arrive in store, look out for sequin jackets and so-now slouchy trousers.
By Lianne Ludlow
Posted 16 July
You heard it hear first: London's legendary denim boutique run by jean genie Donna Ida is launching online.
From next month the treasures of Donna Ida in Knightsbridge will be available to buy online. The website will stock 20 premium and designer denim labels including Stella McCartney's new jeans - which are hitting stores right now. The site will also feature a 'Denim Dilema' section which will offer advice on which fit is right for which shape.
Until now the store has been a mecca for denim fans in London and for anyone visiting the capital wanting to find the perfect pair of jeans. Now you can get the Donna Ida experience anywhere in the world.
'We have built up such a great fan base of customers in store, a lot of whom travel and want to refer us to their friends and want to keep up with the latest trends while they are out of the country' Donna told us.
But will the online experience be the same as the service Donna provides in store? 'Our new website provides answers to all denim dilemmas and features a denim diary updated regularly to keep customers abreast of street trends and customer preferences. Plus now [you] can shop with us 24 hours a day even if they cant get to the store.'
The new www.donnaida.com goes live on September 1st.
By Laurelle Gilbert
Posted: 20th August 2008
