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In 2005, Hunter was thrust in to the limelight when Kate Moss chose to wear some of their boots to Glastonbury. The model teamed them with some barely there shorts and a waistcoat creating an iconic festival look. Ever since then, the boots have become a staple on the festival circuit. The brand is 155 years old, but had previously been reserved for practical wear!

The Scottish company have now decided to build on their success by launching outerwear. Wendy Svarre, chief executive officer of Hunter Boot USA told WWD, "Outerwear was really a natural extension with the DNA of our brand. We are known for the outdoors and high-performance footwear. It just took a while to find the right factories in Asia."

The new collection will include a trench with a zip-out red lining, a hooded white parka with fur trim and an A-line wool peacoat. Hunter will launch the new pieces in July (in time for festival season). Are you excited to see what the designs are like?

H&M has announced plans today to launch a plus size collection. The one off pieces will only be available online in a range called 'H&M Inclusive'. It is a colourful line with 20 pieces that promise to be figure flattering. It's due to launch in early March and is expected to run from size 8 to 24. There are vintage inspired pieces adorned with large polka dots and floral patterns. It's great to see more retailers embracing a range of different sizes. Are you interested in this collection?

Today the internet is a buzz with excitement about a Topshop outlet store! Apparently, the High Street retailer has been quietly offering discounted products to shoppers in North London. The shop has discounted products from stores across the UK or from the factory, and everything is buy one get one free! As with most outlet stores, most of the stock is from past seasons and you have to be prepared to search through a lot. It's located in The Broadwalk Centre in Edgware (HA8 7BD), are you interested in checking it out?

It's been a great week for Mulberry. Firstly, they won Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards, then they reported an increase in half year sales and now they've also opened a brand new boutique! The new store is now open at 50 New Bond Street and it's very glitzy. In the images below, you can see the gold doorway and the matching giant Bayswater. It's just a few doors down from their previous location, and is much larger with plenty of space for ready to wear, shoes and handbags. It's an eco friendly store with craftmanship from across the UK, which includes a dry stone wall!

To watch a video of the store and celebs at the opening, just read more

Peter Som has today revealed an new addition to his brand – bed linen! The designer has been working on a collection with Sferra on a line which uses four prints from previous catwalk collections. It might seem like an unusual addition, but Som told WWD, “It’s all becoming one thing, from the clothes you wear to the bag you carry to what you sleep on. It’s really about how you live your life.”

He explained that his parents are architects and he has therefore always had an interest in interiors. "When I was in high school I painted my bathroom zebra stripes and went through a Georgia O’Keefe phase [in my bedroom] where I did faux stucco on the wall." The collection will be available in March.

An exciting new exhibition opens in London today looking at some of Dior's amazing illustrations. It looks at the work of René Gruau who created some of the fashion house's most iconic images throughout the twentieth century. Dior Illustrated opens today at Somerset House and runs until 9th January and will include images created for Christian Dior Parfums, vintage perfume bottles, sketches and magazines, along side a few Dior Haute Couture dresses.

The event kicked off last night with a start studded party with guests including Daisy Lowe, Roland Mouret, Bonnie Wright and Chloe Moretz. See below for photos from the evening.

3D glasses have come away since they were made from cardboard and had two different coloured lenses. When heading too see a film in 3D, you are handed some very unflattering plastic lenses – and this could be about to change! High end designers have spotted a gap in the market for a stylish version of these glasses.

Oakley were the first to get in on this with a pair retailing at $150 and now Armani Exchange and Gucci are following suit. These new designs are aviator style with curved lenses. They will be available by the end of the year. I think this is a great idea, but I am not sure how much use you would actually get out of them. Would you invest in a pair of luxury 3D glasses?

There has been an all American invasion on our High Streets lately. Brands like Banana Republic, Anthropologie, Abercrombie & Fitch and Forever 21 have all pitched up here and now another is set to join the ranks. Club Monaco is soon to be stocked at Browns in the new Shop 24 area. It will also be available online! The brand is part of Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. and offers cool, simple yet stylish pieces. Are you excited for this new addition?

Check out the full Spring lookbook here.

If you're getting a little tired of the High Street lately, then hold on for just a little bit longer as something exciting is happening! Oxford Street is going to have a new hot shopping destination from 4th November as Vero Moda lands on UK shores. Yesterday, I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview of some of the pieces on offer and they looked great.

You might already be aware of the store as it's available at ASOS and they already have stores across Europe. The price point is very affordable with even the most luxury leather items retailing for under £200. I fell for the Very collection which includes this leather jacket and a chic jumpsuit. Stay tuned for more on this! Are you excited for Vero Moda to open in the UK?

Baptiste Giabiconi's star is rising. Karl Lagerfeld's favourite male model is about to release a single! He revealed his talents at Chanel's Shanghai show where he sang at the after party and plans to release a single in France titled 'Showtime'. Baptiste played a preview of his track on French television which you can see below. It's a dance track and was remixed by 50 cent! Are you impressed by his pop star efforts?