Wife of Deputy Prime Minister launched Eco Luxe in London

Wife of UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Miriam Gonzalez, aka Mrs. Nick Clegg, was on a "green" mission today.  She took time out from her busy schedule as a leading international trade lawyer to help launch EcoLuxe, the ethical luxury fashion event being held in London this weekend (18th and 19th September).
Mrs. Clegg, in a green dress by David Szeto and a white jacket by French label Zadig & Voltaire, was today joined by Greek designer Stamo (in black and red, at her right in picture) and Spanish-born, London-based designer Elena Garcia (at her left) along with fashion models sporting EcoLuxe T-shirts.
EcoLuxe will be open to press and fashion buyers who are looking for high quality, luxury and exclusive brands with a conscience.
Thirteen luxury ethical designers and brands will be showcased. All the designers involved in the event share the same philosophy of actively creating beautiful and environmentally friendly products in an ethical manner. The brands are all 100% ethical, not only in the production process of their designs but also with an overall responsibility to green issues.
The photocall today was at the trendy contemporary One Aldwych Hotel, where EcoLuxe will take place.



The One Aldwych Hotel (which is filled with a contempory private art collection comprising 400 pieces and was voted Green Hotel of the Year 2009) is a stone's throw away from Covent Garden and also Somerset House, the exhibition venue of London Fashion Week due to open on 17th September.  EcoLuxe will be a bi-annual green event to coincide with London Fashion Week.

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Mulberry's Whimsical and Floral show in New York

UK's fashion and accessories brand Mulberry staged a fashion show in New York this week and it was a celebration of all things whimsical and floral for Spring Summer 2011.




Staged at the roof top swimming pool of Soho House which has a view over West Village and the Hudson River, guests were treated to a secret garden setting filled with giant red roses, including the 15' x 35' swimming pool that was filled with giant lily pads and roses. 


The models came out and walked around the  swimming pool as they presented outfits and accessories in quintessential Mulberry style blending classic shapes and styles with ecelectic fashion cool.


The formidable audience were served with fruity spring Belvoir Fruit Farm Raspberry and Pomegranate presses and mini Victoria Sponges in our Neon Wildlife Print boxes, and were waited on by a fantastic team of 'gardener' waiters.  They also received a Mulberry tote, picturing one of our secret garden bunnies popping out of an Alexa! 

Both Alexa Chung and Grace Coddington (remember her of Vogue USA in The September Issue, the movie?) wore black, while Florence Welch, Gemma Arteton and Olivia Palmero showed off their magic in 'prints'.   Here's a mini slide show.

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Chic Car Boot Sale for Charity to celebrate London Fashion Week

"Carboot sales" usually means having a sale of old, unwanted stuffs piled up in the boot of your car.  UK's retail quru Mary Portas is now giving the term a new twist.
To celebrate London Fashion Week (which opens on 17th September), Mary's Living & Giving Shop for Save the Children is joining a selection of supersmart brands in BRITAIN'S CHICEST CAR BOOT SALE, taking place in the Atrium at the Westfield London shopping centre in Shepherd's Bush from 21st to 26th September 2010.
Mary's Living & Giving car, which it is rumoured will be driven into the Atrium by Mary herself, will be bursting with amazing bargains including:
V&A (museum)'s new Brocade china range (at a special discounted rate);
Selected items from Ralph Lauren autumn/winter womenswear;
Hobo International 'Lauren' bag as featured in Sex and the City, the movie;
Signed copies of 'Isabella Blow' by Martina Rink;
Vintage Chanel handbags (these will sell out fast!); plus an array of unusual vintage pieces.
Mary Portas is asking all Westfield visitors to consider SHOPPING NEUTRAL throughout the event by donating an item of clothing for each new piece they buy.  Make space in your wardrobe and help save a child's life by donating to Mary's Living & Giving Shop for Save the Children.


Think about it: how many items that you own do you actually wear? Fact is: if you haven't worn it for six months, you probably never will.  But to be on the safe side, peruse the latest autumn trends showcased in the shops or featured in magazines before buying anything, go and check out your wardrobe for things that will still work this season, and pick out the stuffs that you want to get rid of.  Then go to Westlife for Mary's event, armed with a bag of 'oldies but goodies' you want to donate.

Some of the other 20 or so retailers participating in Britain's Chicest Car Boot Sale include: Swarovski, Whistles, Ted Baker, Topshop, Wolford and Storm Models.


To donate items prior to or after the event, please visit
Mary's Living & Giving Shop, 177 Westbourne Grove, London, W11 2SB

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Z Zegna debuts online on thecorner.com.

Italian designers have a way with tailoring and good fit.  They are also known for their creative use of fabrics.  Now the DNA of the Italian brand, Z Zegna, which made its debut on the New York catwalks three years ago, has just launched its first online space. “The mini-store represents an important strategic moment for us” – says Alessandro Sartori, Z Zegna Creative Director – “and in this process, the best partner could only have been thecorner.com, because we share values, mission and visions”.
The new mini-store is completely dedicated to the Fall-Winter 2010 collection. Jackets and coats have been first deconstructed and then re-engineered, exposing the technical framework.
A real innovative design couture is born: “Techno-Tailoring”.
On the occasion of the launch of the new virtual space, Z Zegna has created an exclusive product for thecorner.com: a slim double-breasted "panel coat” (right) with a deconstructed trompe-l'oeil effect and a double construction made by a mix of different panels and patterns.


A limited edition calfskin high top sneakers with red inserts and felt details will be available only at thecorner.com to celebrate the launch of the new mini-store.
Go to The corner.com where in an exclusive video interview, Alessandro Sartori reveals the mood of the brand: “Z Zegna is a brand which is born to satisfy the needs of a man who is in love with quality and is also looking for creativity and style”.

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People Tree Organic Cotton collection for AW2010

To view the latest AW2010 collection from People Tree, a leading UK brand for fair trade and organic cotton fashion, go to our Eco-News page.  Click here.

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People Tree fairtrade fashions joined Prince of Wales' eco festival

On Saturday 11th September, CEO and founder of UK’s ethical fashion label PEOPLE TREE – Safia Minney (bottom right in above picture), along with her organic cotton supplier from India – Hasmackh Patel (bottom centre in picture above) from Agrocel, and a team of fashion models showed off the label’s new autumn 2010 collection including the new range by actress Emma Watson.  Miss Watson, who is best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, unfortunately couldn’t make it because of her university commitments but recorded a greeting for the event. She is already linked with the British heritage brand Burberry as the face of a recent advertising campaign. As creative advisor, injecting her personal style into the range, Watson’s collection for People Tree is aimed at the 16-24 age group.




It was fitting that the catwalk show from the label that condones fair trade, organic fibres and green living, was a highlight at A Garden Party to Make a Difference, which will run until September 19. The setting was the Friory Court of St. James’ Palace, within the grounds of a royal household. Since September 8th, the Prince of Wales’ London residence – Clarence House, along with the neighbouring Marlborough and Lancaster Houses, have been staging A Garden Party to Make a Difference to trumpet the importance of recycling and conserving the environment for the future of our children.



The 12-day  Prince of Wales' festival for celebrating sustainable living is supported by a mix of exhibitions by retailers such as Marks and Spencer, Virgin, B&Q and Eurostar, and includes also interactive displays, activities and live performances from comedians, musicians and speakers.  The public are given the chance to see Prince Charles's small vegetable patch, he created six years ago in memory of his grandmother, the Queen Mother.
A Garden Party to Make A Difference runs until September 19, 10am-6pm.
Tickets cost £15 for adults, £7.50 for under-16s, under-fives go free. Click here  or go to Start UK  for more information.

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Aviator jackets for High-Flying Trendies!

The Aviator Jacket is one of the most sought-after must-have looks this autumn, taking inspiration from the Spitfire Women of the 1940s.  Ever since Christopher Bailey of Burberry Prorsom showed the aviator jacket on its autumn/winter 2010 catwalk show, many high street brands have paid homage to the era with variations of the 1930s leather jacket featuring shearling collar or fleece trims and zippered closure. At the British brand Dom&Ruby which specialises in shearling and leather, its Limited Edition shearling aviator jacket shown above is bang on trend.
Some call it the Biggles look. Biggles is the nickname of James Bigglesworth - a pilot and adventurer. It is also the title character and main hero of the Biggles series of youth-oriented adventure books written by W. E. Johns, first published in the 1930s.




Spitfire Women is also the name of part of a current BBC series marking the 70th anniversary of The Battle of Britain ).  The programme highlights the remarkable women who flew planes for the Air Transport Auxiliary. They came from all continent to England to fly Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancasters, from 1939 to the end of the Second World War.  These women were the true high-flyers of their era.
Read also the feature: Jacket Required: Key Buys for this Autumn on The Independent for a rundown of where you can buy the jacket on the British high street.

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"Wardrobe Clear-Out" Day at M&S on 8th September

The UK's largest clothing retailer, Marks & Spencer, has found in a recent research that many of its customers cling on to clothing they never wear.  To be exact, the survey found 92% of UK cosnumers have lots of unworn clothes cluttering their closets.  M&S said the average British wardrobe contained an item purchased in 1996 and one in ten consumers had clothes bought in the 1970s. 


Personally I admit having loads of items still in my wardrobe waiting to see the light of day.   It does pay off as many of these clothing were bought in the 80s and are now coming back in fashion.  Jackets with shoulder pads (such as Hong Kong-born London-based designer Viking Wong's modern take shown below) and pencil skirts (check out Jaeger's autumn/winter 2010 collection).  These are perfect examples as they make their welcome return for small-frame women like myself. 
Marks & Spencer is encouranging customers to de-clutter their wardrobes to make room for new items.  It is to run a 'wardrobe clear-out' day this Wednesday 8 September when UK customers can take their unwanted clothes to stores and get a voucher to spend on its new autumn collection.  The event is part of the M&S and Oxfam Clothes Exchange. It is also linked to M&S’ involvement in HRH Prince of Wales’ START campaign, designed to help consumers lead a more sustainable lifestyle, a statement said.
Sir Stuart Rose, chairman of M&S, said: “By doing something as simple as dropping off your unwanted clothes at our stores you can help reduce the 1m tonnes of clothing sent to landfill in the UK each year and generate important funds for Oxfam. Recycling your clothes is certainly the right thing to do environmentally, but it can also help you clear out some clutter and give your wardrobe a new lease of life.”

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London's Oxford Street Reins Supreme

Forget New York's Fifth Avenue, Paris' Champs Elysee, Milan's Via Torino and Tokyo's Omotesando.  In the latest edition of the UK fashion industry magazine Drapers, Oxford Street of London was highlighted as the fashionistas' favourite shopping mecca of the world.  This week Oxford Street hosts what is set to be the biggest week for High Street Fashion Sales ahead of Christmas, with £140 million expected to ring through the tills.  Let's hope the current tube strike will not dampen consumers' enthusiasm.

Tomorrow night (8 September) UK fashion retail chain River Island together with British Vogue magazine will host Fashion’s Night Out for customers to shop the new Autumn/Winter collection. Vogue’s in store style team who will be offering fashion advice throughout the night.   There is also a beauty zone where customers will be treated to free makeovers from Bourjois, manicures from Models Own, catwalk-inspired hairstyling by Toni & Guy, haircare advice from label.m. and expert skincare consultations from Dermalogica.
Martini will also be hosting a complimentary cocktail bar, and there will be a free photobooth, and with live DJs and flash mob dancers providing the entertainment for the night.
If you fancy coming to join the Fashion’s Night Out fun then pop into River Island on Oxford Street in London between 6pm and 10pm on the 8th September.


Meanwhile on Monday, eight of Oxford Streets leading retailers reined glory and were named winners of Oxford Street Fashion Week inaguaral Glammy Awards, following a vote of over 5,000 West End shoppers. 

The winning retailers of the respective prizes are:-
- French Connection for A/W 10 looks
- Debenhams for Perfect Plus Size - Best for size 14+
- People Tree as Eco-Warrior - Best for ethical green living
- Office for Finishing Touch - Best accessory
- Bhs for Fabulous 40 - Best for women over 40
- Moss Bros for Boy Wonder – Best menswear
- John Lewis for Dream Dressing Room - Best dressing room and level of service
and Selfridges for Power Window - Most inspirational window
Retailers were surprised by one final secret Glammy for the fashion powerhouse who offers the best value for money. It was H&M who took away the prize for their offering of exceptional quality at affordable prices.


Jace Tyrrell of New West End Company, which represents retailers on Oxford Street, said: “The Glammy awards have successfully showcased how fashion forward, affordable and trend led London’s Oxford Street is, and the retailer entries only serve to prove the level of diversity on offer.”

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Pop-up Store for the Modern Man in trendy Bermondsey Square Hotel, London

Men's shirt brand E One Six London is collaborating with accessories brand denisonboston to present their new collections for the modern man in a special sale event.



The menswear labels will show their new collections at Bermondsey Square Hotel on Tower Bridge Hotel in London (recently voted trendiest hotel in the UK - "in a 60s-inspired sort of way", according to Times Online) in the newly decorated, 'Eleanor Suite'.
The Pop-up store will be set up from September 9th - 11th.

Thursday 9th September (VIP Launch) 6pm - 10pm
Friday 10th September 10am - 8pm
Saturday 11th September 10am - 4pm
For an invitation or more information regarding the event please click here.

The E ONE SIX LONDON collection has been created by fashion designer Daniel Blake, known for his eponymous womenswear label which was presented at London Fashion week. This summer witnessed the launch of E ONE SIX London, a luxury line of men's shirts which fuses engineered construction with quality fabrics and production. Detailing and clean lines contribute to the appeal of this contemporary new label - E ONE SIX - born out of the industrial heart ot East London Docklands. The collection was inspired by the lifestyle of 'modern man on the move', designed to take him fluidly from office to bar to home: Smart enough to sharpen up a suit yet relaxed enough to look great with jeans or chinos.

As for accessories brand denisonboston of Brighton, in the southern coast of the UK, inspiration is drawn from modernist form. With its signature look of stainless steel and hand enamelling, denisonboston's range of products include cufflinks, watches, tie slides, lapel pins, collar stays and more.  The brand was founded in 2003 by British designer Jonathan Boston. The company's design core concept reflects his skills, experiences and interests - from architecture, interior and lighting design to contemporary style accessories.
Recent awards include:
* UK Fashion Export Award 2008 (for men's accessories)
* UK Fashion Export Awards 2009 (finalist in two categories)
The collection is sold worldwide; countries include UK, USA, Japan, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia & UAE

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MY NAME IS FASHION handbag competition - Open to all!

London handbag designer ANYA SUSHKO has launched a fashion competition, open to everyone.
The contest is called "MY NAME IS FASHION: Name a Bag By ANYA SUSHKO" and the designer has prepared a give-away designer handbag, worth a staggering £750 for the winner of the most original naming entry for a bag from the new Spring Summer 2011 collection. The collection will be presented and the winner announced during Paris Fashion Week this October.
Entries are to be submitted via the competition form on ANYA SUSHKO's  website or via e-mail (press@anyasushko.com) directly.

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