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British Style Genius: Episode 2, "A Cut Above"
This week's episode of British Style Genius looked at the impact of the world famous Saville Row tailors on fashion. Looking at British designers such as Paul Smith and Ozwald Boateng the documentary looked back at the tailoring industry from 1900s to the present day. This week I thought I would test how well you were watching and how much you learnt with a quiz!
Fab Watch: British Style Genius, A Fashion Democracy
Last night saw the airing of the first episode of British Style Genius which is a documentary looking at the best elements of British fashion. Here is a quick recap of the episode although if you missed it I strongly recommend catching up on Iplayer.
The series began with a look at Kate Moss for Topshop and it's impact on the High Street.
On Our Radar: British Style Genius
It has been revealed that in September BBC2 will be showing a series about British fashion and style called 'British Style Genius'.
The programme questions what makes British style and fashion so distinct considering the looks and trends that have come to define British style.
They will consider all aspects of the industry from the High Street to couture, from bespoke tailoring to street cool, and from fashion rebels to traditionalist Sloanes.
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Russell Brand's Back on British Land Facing Criticism Again
It looks like LA-living is good for Russell Brand's health, as the comedian appeared tanned and relaxed as he arrived at Heathrow Airport yesterday, after reportedly partying with Ricky Hatton and Noel Gallagher at the Playboy bar in Las Vegas on Sunday. He may not be leading the pack as your favourite British export of 2008, but he was rewarded for his comedy routines with the award for Best Live Stand-Up act at the British Comedy Awards over the weekend. This accolade hasn't gone without complaint though, with Andrew Sachs telling The Daily Telegraph:
"I don't really understand why he won it after all those people complained.
Absolutely Fabulous
- Who wore Fendi's over the knee boots better, Daisy or Alice?
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- A new month, a new Vogue starring Jourdan Dunn.
- Which Emma Watson Fashion Week look is the most fab?
- British designer John Galliano presents his Spring line to Paris.
- Catch up with the first episode of British Style Genius.
- The Evening Standard reveals fashions most influential.
- The Olsen twins came to London to launch Elizabeth and James.
- Trend Alert: Faux Fur Jacket.
- Copy Sarah Harding's book launch style.
FABTV: Stella McCartney Explains Organic
There's a lot of fashion TV on offer at the moment from Alexa Chung's Frock Me to the BBC's British Style Genius. However, if you haven't quite learnt enough about the fashion industry yet then allow Queen of eco fashion Stella McCartney teach you about organic items! The British designer appeared on American show Iconoclasts on Friday night but here is a clip from her appearance.What To Sky+: Tuesday
- BBC1 has My Family at War featuring Matthew Kelly and Phil Tufnell
- BBC2 has Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, British Style Genius and Later Live... With Jools Holland
- BBC3 has Celebrity Scissorhands and Last Man Standing
- ITV2 has Along Came Polly
- Ch4 has Miss Naked Beauty and Prince Charles's Other Mistress
- E4 has Mr & Mrs Smith More4 has The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
- Sky Family has Harry and the Hendersons Sky Modern Greats has Borat
Fab Blab: Kate Teaches Us to Get Dressed
This weekend Kate Moss revealed her Christmas line to the Sunday Times Style magazine. On British Style Genius we saw how Kate took her favourite vintage items to the Topshop design team to essentially copy and reproduce for the masses, but in this interview she talked about the direct inspiration for her next collection.
One of the key pieces is a limited edition full length blue sequined dress which was inspired by her 30th birthday vintage dress (above middle).
What To Sky+: Tuesday
- BBC1 has Spooks, Imagine... Jay-Z and Film 2008 with Jonathan Ross
- BBC2 has British Style Genius and Later Live... With Jools Holland
- BBC3 has Celebrity Scissorhands and Spooks
- ITV2 has Quantum Of Solace: Bond on Location
- Ch4 has Miss Naked Beauty and Neil Morrissey's Risky Business
- E4 has Dead Set More4 has The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
- Sky Comedy has Blades Of Glory, Sky Indie has The Good German, Sky Drama has Bobby
- BBC4 has Flight Of Conchords
- Film4 has Hero and Save The Last Dance
What To Sky+: Tuesday
- BBC1 has Sunshine, Imagine... A Love Story and Film 2008 With Jonathan Ross
- BBC2 has Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, Twiggy's Frock Exchange, British Style Genius and Later Live ... with Jools Holland starring Bloc Party and Jakob (son of Bob) Dylan
- BBC3 has Last Man Standing
- BBC4 has That Mitchell and Webb Look and Flight Of The Conchords
- ITV2 has Wimbledon the film
- Ch4 has Miss Naked Beauty and Jamie's Ministry of Food
- Sky One has Justin Lee Collins: 180
- Paramount1 has The Sarah Silverman Program
- Film4 has Brokeback Mountain
- Sky Drama has Becoming Jane