Fashion

Here’s what to expect from fashion giant Chanel this fall, the ‘Chanel Boy bags’. According to Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel used men’s underwear to make dresses and that’s where the inspiration for the Chanel Boy bags comes from. The collection of glazed calfskin clutches, purses, and totes will come in red, grey, and ivory palettes and cost between $2500 and $4300.

Italian fashion and leather goods label Gucci is 90 years old and are celebrating in style, they are releasing the 1921 Collection this month to mark the occasion. The highlight of the collection is no doubt this new limited edition Gucci Coupé timepieces; they are breathtaking and definitely make a statement. The new timepiece collection is modelled on the brand’s …

Katie Holmes has been in the spotlight a lot lately, first she stars in the Kennedys and now she’s the face of H Stern Jewellery. As the face of H Stern Jewellery, Holmes will be following in the footsteps Kate Moss and Catherine Deneuve who modelled the brand before her. H Stern Jewellery has always been a favourite of mine; …

First lady of fashion, Donatella Versace can’t seem to get enough of X Men star January Jones; the star bared it all for the recent Versace campaign and now the label’s new eyewear range is named after her. Donatella described January as; “A perfect Versace woman for the 21st century. She is chic and elegant but deeply sensual too – …

Vivienne Westwood unveiled “Get a Life” Palladium jewellery collection which hit stores later this month. The brand also launched a new ad campaign to go with the launch headed by The Mad Men star Christina Hendricks. “Get a Life” Palladium jewellery collection comprises both commercial and couture pieces, and the pieces are inspired by nature and symbols of paganism, including a leaves headdress and …

John Galliano hasn’t had a easy week. After the media frenzy surrounding him in past few days, Christian Dior have decided to give their chief designer the sack after a brief suspension. It all started when Galliano hurled racist and anti-Semitic comments at a couple at Paris’s hip Marais district. I think it was the right decision despite Galliano’s 15 year association …

Don’t miss March’s edition of L’Officiel Paris, apparently Beyonce’s blackened her skin in one of the photos as a tribute to Fela Kuti- oh someone call the race police. I don’t know what all the fuss is about; first she was too light for her L’Oreal make up advert and now it’s offensive that she darkened her face for a …

J Brand and Christopher Kane have announced a collaboration in 2012. The announcement made at the just ended London Fashion Week will definitely be exciting news for fashionistas everywhere. Pieces form the collaboration capsule collection will be part of Christopher Kane’s 2012 resort collection. I know 2012 seem so far away, perhaps a look on You Tube for the replay …

London Fashion week is under way guys and it is not to be missed; if you haven’t got tickets by now then it’s too late but I have some great news. Burberry’s Prorsum Womenswear Autumn/Winter 2011 collection will be streamed live for free online worldwide and on the giant screens at Piccadilly Circus. I personally think all fashion labels should …

Roberto Cavalli  has launched a fashion book  to commemorate Roberto Cavalli’s 40th Anniversary in the fashion industry. The book features about 200 photos mostly taken by Mert &Marcus. Fashion books are hot right now, Dolce & Gabbana’s 20th anniversary book, Uomini was a massive hit and I have no doubt the Roberto Cavalli  40th Anniversary book will be the same. It also features celebs used …