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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
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
Luella Bartley is like the Madonna of the fashion world. She constantly reinvents herself to make sure no two collections look the same. However, she does always dress the same girl — the hip Londoner. For Autumn '09 she recruited hip London scenesters Pixie Geldof and Portia Freeman to show off her funky military school kids inspired line. The collection presented 24 very different looks, but Read more
This week the date was confirmed for the British Fashion Council 2008 British Fashion Awards as 25th November. The awards will take place at Lawrence Hall in London's Westminster. Last year Stella McCartney took home British Designer of the Year and we're wondering who might steal her crown this season. Although the nominees are yet to be announced we've speculated over possible nominees. Do you Read more
I am so sorry to keep talking about Autumn, I know we haven't even had Summer yet but with the current grey skies and rain I can't help but look forward to the new season. It has just been announced that Luella will design a collection for Urban Outfitters! Isn't that the most perfect collaboration? When I found out, I couldn't believe that it hadn't been available there before. Her Autumn Read more
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
