In news sure to please Maje and Isabel Marant fans, French brands are continuing their onward march by launching expansion drives in the US. Frenchie favourite Carven followed its peers’ news by announcing that it plans to launch sunglasses . Perhaps we should indulge in a spot of “accessories tourism” with a trip to Paris ?
Nancy Shevell had a smile-making week. The American married her favourite Beatle, Paul McCartney, in an intimate registry office ceremony in London. In a move read as an endorsement of her father’s choice of a bride, Stella McCartney created the bride’s Wallis Simpson-inspired dress.
Also on the star style front, Cheryl Cole got her groove back , and Alexa Chung —who never lost it—shared a spate of surely imagined ‘it-girl problems’ . Dasha Zhukova demonstrated how to make a Tom Ford dress sing at the opening of the Marina Abramovic retrospective in Moscow . And Miss Piggy? She got a MAC deal …
Ever wonder how to incorporate seasonal trends into your work wardrobe? Consult the latest instalment of Ask the Experts for our take. As a start, the pencil skirt in our round-up of the best oversized polka-dotted garments would be an apt choice. Take a look at our latest celebrity trend gallery to see how to wear this season’s sheer styles—with or without the spots.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s balmy weather. Bottle the last of the autumn sun with our guide to how to make the summer last , the beauty editor's way. Another approach comes through our spotlight on blusher .
If you’re looking to extend the fashion-week feeling a little bit longer, we can’t think of any better weekend destination than the Frieze Art Fair. It’s more runway than gallery space, judging by some of the familiar faces we’ve seen popping up in the tents . If the sofa is calling your name, we’ll leave you with this ... just watch, smile, and have a fabulous weekend.
