Rumours were circulating, that ex-Nina Ricci creative director Olivier Theyskens might defect to Halston, but those were squashed a few weeks ago. It has now been revealed that British designer Marios Schwab is heading to the label. Schwab caught the eye of Halston at the last London Fashion Week where his own line impressed president Bonnie Takhar. Speaking to WWD she said, "He used a lot of Read more
On Friday the British Fashion Council announced the 2008 winners of Fashion Forward. This year's sponsored designers are Christopher Kane, Erdem, Marios Schwab and Roksanda Ilincic. The award provides financial support to UK based designers who are showing at London Fashion Week. It aims to create a sustainable fashion industry in London where the costs of production are slightly daunting to new Read more
Today saw the beginning of the mid-season sale at Topshop! Hoorah! There are so many great bargains to be found although my favourite has to be these ombre super-high Mary-Janes (£45) which I have been secretly lusting after for months. The Topshop sale is a great excuse to stock up on basics such as bright coloured vest tops (£3) in time for the Summer. It is also a great way to pick up some Read more
We caught up with a bevy of British designers at the London Show Rooms closing cocktail event in LA last week. Standout shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood and Marios Schwab tell us their go-to style tips. Fenton Fallon designer Dana Lorenz and Erdem Moralioglu reveal the items every girl needs to have in her wardrobe. It's all in today's Fab Flash. On Allison: H&M jacket, necklace from Read more
Marios Schwab's third collection for Halston was a direct reference to the '70s. "The Halston girl is a temptress," said Schwab, who referenced Lauren Hutton's character in American Gigolo as his inspiration. The presentation, which took place last night at Cedar Lake, had models set up on pedestals wearing an array of gowns and dresses fitting for a glamorous party at Studio 54. Fluid Read more
Press for Breaking Dawn is in full swing, and leading lady Kristen Stewart has been showcasing some pretty amazing ensembles so far. With way more junkets, premieres, and press stops on the way, it's clear that she's just getting started, and we can't wait to see what other edgy-cool looks she has in store. Kristen has pretty much created her own brand of offbeat, tomboy-meets-girl style — and Read more
Press for Breaking Dawn is in full swing, and leading lady Kristen Stewart has been showcasing some pretty amazing ensembles so far. With way more junkets, premieres, and press stops on the way, it's clear that she's just getting started, and we can't wait to see what other edgy-cool looks she has in store. Kristen has pretty much created her own brand of offbeat, tomboy-meets-girl style — and Read more
Press for Breaking Dawn is in full swing, and leading lady Kristen Stewart has been showcasing some pretty amazing ensembles so far. With way more junkets, premieres, and press stops on the way, it's clear that she's just getting started, and we can't wait to see what other edgy-cool looks she has in store. Kristen has pretty much created her own brand of offbeat, tomboy-meets-girl style — and Read more
