Who or what or where - 1 week, 4 stylish things!
MANDLA No.4: Power in Motion
Sir Paul Smith in China
Sir Paul Smith, the Nottingham born
designer whose brand already has an established presence in Asia and the Middle
East, is to re-enter the Chinese market by opening a flag-ship store in
Shanghai with at least another 20 stores to follow across the country.
With a predicted annual growth of
around 20%, the Chinese consumer market is providing a means for much needed
profits increase for luxury brands that have been hard-hit by the tightening of
purse strings in the North American and Euro-zone markets.
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| Sir Paul Smith and his signature rainbow woodgrain! (Image via:Sunday Times) |
Carine Roitfeld
Carine Roitfeld’s highly
anticipated return to fashion publishing has been slated for this September
with the first issue of her new editorial project which will be an independent
fashion magazine titled: CR Fashion Book.
Published bi-annually and
subscriptions available for digital and print versions, we can look forward to
fashion features that will also highlight those behind the scenes in the fashion
industry.
Go to the website now to reserve
your digital or print copy: CRFashionBook.com
The former editor of Vogue Paris
and Chanel stylist has recently curated the first catwalk fashion show at the
65th Cannes Film Festival annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala, which raised millions through
auctions. The show, held on 24th May, featured all-black pieces from
Chanel, Lanvin, Dior and Christopher Kane with top models including Karolina Kurkova
and Lindsey Wixson.
Take a look at the red carpet: Amfar Cinema Against AIDS Gala: Red Carpet
Take a look at the red carpet: Amfar Cinema Against AIDS Gala: Red Carpet
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| Carine Roitfeld via Sartorialist |
Jimmy Choo
One of my favourite shoe brands –
Jimmy Choo has stacked up their social media presence by launching Choo 24:7
Stylemakers, a new global street style blog that engages the brands consumers by
allowing them to upload photos of themselves wearing the company’s styles. The
images featured will be both amateur and professional content with fashion
photographer Eddie Newton setting the standard for professionals and the global
ambassadors.
Readers can click on blog photos and the site will lead them to the online store! Choo 24:7 Stylemakers
Below are my Jimmy's - a sexy black python slingback with a gold patent platform!
Chloe Green
Chloe Green the daughter of retail billionaire Sir Phillip
Green, recently launched her new shoe line CJG (Chloe Jade Green).
The shoes which are aimed at the high-street
market will be recognisable by their bright green sole, similar to “red bottom”
Louboutins. The debut range features towering platform, stiletto and wedge styles
with a price point of £80 - £210 and are available in Topshop.
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| CJG Louisa cage heels |
