Journal
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Andy Warhol Exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery
We get a lot of inspiration from pop art and the retro 60’s prints (just look at the prints on many of our dresses) so when we heard about the latest exhibition featuring Andy Warhol’s Portfolios we knew we had to share it with you! The exhibition focuses on Warhol’s silk-screen printing period and features iconic portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Muhammad Ali and the infamous rows of Campbell’s Soup Cans. This is the first time the exhibition of 80 works from 13 portfolios has visited Europe and runs in the Dulwich Picture Gallery until Sept 16th. Andy Warhol once said, “If you want to know all about Andy Warhol, just…
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Rihanna Rocked the Hackney Weekend!
We went to the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend yesterday and it was AMAZING! Headliner Rihanna looked super-stylish – only she could pull off mesh cycling shorts! (get her cool T-shirt look here) Jay Z popped out to rap on Run This Town and Umbrella for an extra dose of stardom. We loved how the only use of our umbrella for the day was up in tribute to Rihanna’s tune, as it didn’t even rain! The whole day had a great, chilled atmosphere, we also saw Azealia Banks, Dizzee Rascal, Florence and the Machine, Lana del Rey, Wretch 32 and Jessie J. Such a great line up! If you’re wondering why…
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Sunday Fun
If you grew up in the 1990’s then you WILL have seen Clueless and wanted to be Cher Horowitz. This video has brilliantly put together all of the outfits she wore in the video in 60 seconds. You’re welcome.
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Granada Granada!
Purely for pleasure rather than business, one of our HQ team members headed to Granada in Spain last week. After viewing several pictures of tasty looking tapas and tempting vino tinto (red wine with lemonade – and if possible it should be lemon fanta – bizarre!), we’re thinking of booking a flight there too. But beware, apparently the temperature is fast heading for 40 degrees during the midday heat – if you’re not a sun worshipper its best to stick to the cooling streets of historical Granada up in the Alhambra Palace – its a spectacular palace constructed in the 15th century by Arabs and has wonderful tiled features and…
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We’re Having a Sample Sale!
This week we are holding a SAMPLE SALE! From Thursday 21st June – Saturday 23rd June 2012 come down to our central London showroom and grab yourself a bargain! The opening hours are: Thursday: 12pm – 7pm Friday: 12pm – 7pm Saturday: 12pm – 7pm We will have up to a whopping 85% off dresses, kidswear and accessories! Our showroom is only a 5 minute walk from Oxford Circus tube station, here’s the route on a handy map here. There is a £1 entry fee that goes to the Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre. Join the Facebook group for all the up to date details. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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We popped down to Graduate Fashion Week 2012
We popped by the Graduate Fashion Week Gala Awards last night to take in the future faces of fashion and we have to say, we were extremely impressed! There were crazy shapes, vibrant textiles and colours galore! Graduate Fashion Week showcases the collections of more than 1,200 BA students from 40 universities and colleges throughout the UK. Chloe Jones, from Bath Spa University, took home the prestigious Gold Award, worth £20,000 for the best student collection. The monastic themed collection, entitled Our Father Who Art in Heaven, mixed stone-grey chiffon and crystal-embossed sweat-shirting, image above. Previous winners include Burberry’s creative director Christopher Bailey, so Chloe is no doubt one to watch! A special Lifetime Achievement Award was given to photographer Chris…
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Style Crush: Givenchy Resort 2013
Thanks to the rain, you may feel as if this Spring/Summer has barely started but the fashion world has already moved on to NEXT Spring, with the Resort 2013 shows that are happening at the moment. These collections give us a glimpse into the trends and styles we will all be wearing next Summer. The Givenchy show particularly caught our eye, with its asymmetric shapes, cape inspired sleeve detailing and folky, rustic patterns, we have a big style crush. Creative director Riccardo Tisci said he was channelling a gypsy look for this season, think traditional Romany, rather than My Big Fat…….
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It’s Festival Time! Shop the Style Here
Who’s going to a festival this Summer? You have about 3,000 to pick from! And of course, you’ll need a sleek yet practical look as living in a tent with no facilities does not lend itself to tricky dressing and grooming! Cute dresses, with a parka or scarf layered over is the way to go. Have a browse through our festival fashion here.
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Weekend Plans: The British Biscuit Festival!
With the Diamond Jubilee celebrations coming to a halt, we have been looking for another excuse to celebrate all things British. What better way than to enjoy the much loved British tradition – the biscuit! From Jammy Dodgers to digestives, custard creams to party rings biscuits are about as British as it gets. Starting today until Sunday 10th June, the Brunswick Centre in Bloomsbury will be hosting the UK’s first ever British Biscuit Festival! Yeah! The three day event offers London biscuit fanatics the chance to take part in food-based tournaments and tea dances, build a biscuit workshops, and mix and match the nibble of your choice! There will be many…
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Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen Diamond Jubilee Style
Kate Middleton took the Diamond Jubilee as an opportunity to make it clear exactly who her favourite British designer is, as she was seen in two stunning Alexander McQueen outfits, above, plus she wore a McQueen coat over her dress at the Jubilee concert. Sarah Burton, creative director of Alexander McQueen designed her now iconic wedding dress last year and it clearly cemented a passion for the label for Kate. Chic, yet fashionable, we love her style. A handsome Prince is always great as an accessory too!
