British designers are included in the latest line up of names creating affordable pieces for Target. This includes a return to fashion by Luella Bartley who's brand went in to administration in 2009. The collection doesn't launch until mid March and marks the store's 5th anniversary. The pieces are all favourites from previous collaboration. Other Brit designers involved include Alice Temperley Read more
Hermes launches street style blog - Disney Roller Girl New York reclaims titles as world's top fashion capital - Sassy Bella Leigh Lezark for DKNY jeans - My Fashion Life Queen Michelle tries out a feminine look - Kingdom of Style Two very different Daisy Lowe videos - Never Love You More A day out at the filming of Don't Stop Believing - The Clothes Whisperer A lace waiscoat is worn in ten Read more
Earlier in the year, Luella Bartley was included in the new year's honours list where it was announced she would receive an MBE. She finally got to collect the accolade yesterday at Windsor Castle for services to fashion. Luella wore her own designs for the occasion and commented, "It's quite strange being here but it made it all seem worth it - it's a fantastic honour. It's the start of lots of Read more
If you've been wondering what Luella Bartney has been up to since the close of her label last year, I have some exciting news for you. The fashion editor turned designer has been working on a style guide entitled Luella’s Guide to English Style. Ms. Bartley picked up an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list last week which was much deserved and now her book has a release date. The style Read more
Alexa Chung is one of my favourite girls. She always looks great, yet remains true to herself combining vintage finds with designer pieces. When she moved to New York, I was worried she'd lose her quirky British style, but fortunately that hasn't been the case! This year Alexa has worn pieces by Louis Vuitton, Charles Anastace and Luella to name a few. Click through to see some of her style Read more
The recession has unfortunately been an ongoing tale in the world over the past few years. There have been many victims in the fashion world, but this year the two which have stood out for me are Christian Lacroix and Luella. Lacroix has been battling with his couture house for some time, but with so much love for the French designer it seemed likely that a backer would emerge. Unfortunately, at Read more
One of the biggest stories in British fashion in 2009 was London celebrating 25 years as a fashion capital. The week has faced a lot of pressure in recent years as it lost some its biggest names and New York threatened to overlap with it. Fortunately, some of the biggest names in the industry, like Erin O'Connor and Naomi Campbell, came together with Sarah Brown and Boris Johnson to help rescue Read more
The British Fashion Awards take place next week and most of the nominees have already been announced. Before they announce designer of the year, I want to know whose been your favourite over the past twelve months. Here are six design houses; Chanel, Celine, Burberry Prorsum, Luella, Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen – which I think have excelled this year. Which do you think deserves to Read more
Yesterday, I shared the sad news that Luella had lost it's license and financial backer. The British fashion house is loved by celebrities and mere mortals alike with Bartley scooping Designer of the Year in 2008. Luella is now seeking a new financial backer and looking to the future. There has been great sadness throughout the online fashion world with a Save Luella campaign launched on Read more
I unfortunately have to break some very sad news to you as one of London's best loved fashion labels, Luella, is no more. The announcement came today as WWD revealed that the long term investor Club 21 have walked away from the design house. According to a statement, VSQ Limited who operated the Luella business have reluctantly “taken the decision not to invest further in its relationship with Read more
