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Fab Flash: BFC Reveales 25 Most Powerful List
The 2009 British Fashion Awards take place this evening (you can see a full list of nominees here) and with just hours to go, the British Fashion Council have announced a list of the 25 most powerful in the industry. The list was chosen by a panel which included British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman and contains both household names (Kate Moss, Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith) and lesser known industry insiders (Lulu Kennedy, Louis Wilson and Joan Burnstein) highlighting the size and impact of fashion.
It's also interesting how many of the people mentioned have been knighted proving the importance of the industry as a whole to the UK.
Fab Flash: Anya Hindmarch is Awarded MBE
British designer Anya Hindmarch was awarded for her contribution to the fashion industry yesterday as she headed to Buckingham Palace to collect her MBE. She was listed in the Queen's New Year honours list along with Hilary Riva.
The Queen was dressed in a white and yellow floral dress as she presented Anya with her medal.
Fab Flash: Queen Honours Fashion Industry
Happy New Years Eve! Today the Queen announced her Christmas presents to key members of the British empire and yet again she has chosen to honour the fashion industry. It's been a difficult year for London Fashion Week as it fought for it's place in the schedule so fitting that Hilary Riva, chairman of the British Fashion Council, should be honoured with an OBE.
Fab Flash: Anya Hindmarch for Target Sells Out in 2 Minutes!
Last week I told you about Anya Hindmarch for Target which was to be available through her website. Well, unless you were super prepared you probably missed out as the entire line sold out in just two minutes!
The collaboration between the British designer and the bargain US retailer offered Anya Hindmarch handbags for as little as £11.50.
On Our Radar: Anya Hindmarch for Target
Wait British shoppers! Before you skip this post because you think it only applies to Americans allow me to let you in on a secret. British accessory designer Anya Hindmarch has designed a line of frankly bargain handbags for US budget store Target.
Anya Hindmarch Opens Shanghai Store
Handbag designer Anya Hindmarch has set her sights on world domination with new store openings planned in Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Qatar and Russia. She has now opened a store in Shanghai which is the first to open as part of her global expansion.
Hindmarch told Vogue, "China has always been a market that has fascinated me and I think it is very exciting that all the luxury brands are now present are considering China.
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Fab Flash: Marc Jacobs and Nathalie Rykiel to be Honoured
In Blighty over the past year the Queen has honoured some of the biggest names in British fashion (including Christopher Bailey, Anya Hindmarch, Luella Bartley and Stephen Jones), and now the French are following our lead. It has just been revealed that both Marc Jacobs and Nathalie Rykiel are set to be decorated with the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres tomorrow. The French equivalent of a knighthood is to be presented by Culture Minister Frédéric Mitterrand at a ceremony in Paris.
Fab Ad: Poppy Delevigne for Myla
Valentine's Day is just a few days away and designer lingerie surely makes the best gift. Myla are aware of this so chose February to launch their latest ad campaign starring Poppy Delevigne. She steps in to Lydia Hearst's shoes for the campaign which was shot by Vanina Sorrenti (sister of Mario Sorrenti).
Fab Flash: Sainsburys to Fashion Clothing out of Plastic Bags
We've spent the past year investing in a range of eco totes in a desperate attempt to ditch the less than chic plastic bag. It started with Anya Hindmarch's I'm not a plastic bag (pictured left) shopper and quickly developed to a full on assault with every store offering their own version. Nearly a year on from the Hindmarch bag, supermarket Sainsburys have come up with a new way to reuse plastic bags by recycling them in to clothes.
Fab Flash: John Galliano Honoured
Last week I reported on the Queen's New Year honours list which included Anya Hindmarch and British Fashion Council's chairman Hilary Riva. Today John Galliano, who is already the holder of a CBE, has been appointed a chevalier of the French Legion of Honor.
The creative director of Christian Dior joins the likes of Sonia Rykiel, Azzedine Alaia, and Yves Saint Laurent, who have all previously received the accolade.
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