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Fashion News
Denyse Douglas hunts down the fashion must-haves.
Star Pieces
The Honeyz, Angela Griffen and other celebs were invited to use their creative talents as part of the Timotei ‘Designs on Nature Campaign’. Working alongside designers such as Johnny Loves Rosie and Cherry Chau, they helped design and create stunning hair accessories to help raise funds for the Lavender Trust, an off-shoot of Breast Cancer Care. The hair accessories will be auctioned on-line, between 29th January and 9th February 2001. So log on to: www.timoteidesigns.co.uk to do your bit.
Check This Out
Traditional checks and prints have taken on a new cool recently. Take this Burberry inspired sequinned clutch bag by What Katy Did (£210). The designer has cleverly taken this world famous motif and given it an ultra glam spin. Available from Diverse in Islington. Also check out this classic dog-tooth pattern screen printed on to funky zipped sweat top (£79) and T-shirt (£59) by Kulture. Call: 020 7749 4890 for stockists.
Coming up Roses
Dazzle your girl friends with this stunning corsage (£210) by Scott Wilson. This fresh take on the season’s number one accessory, looks stunning with a little black dress or a simple trouser suit. Look out for his range, which will include a silver and gold jewellery selection and notably fine lasso style earrings. Call: 020 7287 7700 for stockists.
Sock It To Me
Who says wearing socks with sandals is strictly for male British holidaymakers! Rohan Clarke has designed an innovative range of footwear which includes the Sock Shoe, which combines the look of your fave socks with the structure of a shoe. Contact him on 020 7352 1799
for commissions.
Spring Fever
Designer Cassandra Postema has a collection of ‘must haves’ for your Spring wardrobe. Her collection includes prints and embellishments on totally wearable clothes. Check out the ivory needlecord skirt with sequin panels, which is simply to die for and reasonably priced. Available from Boho, Fig, Diverse and Henri Bendel.
Damsel in Distressed!
All those who saw Destiny’s Child on T4 wearing cool denim numbers should check out Sharei La Mar’s label at Miss Selfridge. Styles include frayed and bleached boob tube tops, skirts and jackets. But hurry as they’re selling fast! Reasonably priced, each piece looks a little different to the next, ensuring you won’t be wearing the same as the next girl. Available at Miss Selfridge Oxford Street, London W1.
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