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DISPAIR London and Depaul UK unite to create limited edition product with a difference.

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Innovative men’s footwear brand DISPAIR London has embarked on an exciting new collaboration
with Depaul UK, the largest national youth homelessness charity in the UK, to offer the opportunity
for one young person to be a guest designer of a limited edition DISPAIR London shoe.

A competition to submit design ideas was opened to the young people helped by Depaul UK with
100% of profits from the winning design going directly to Depaul UK.

With inspiration originating from the laid back streets of Spitalfields, DISPAIR London fully endorses
individualism, and is ideal for those who don’t feel the desire to conform, who are comfortable to lead
their own way in fashion.

Depaul UK helps young people who are homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged, and has helped
over 50,000 people since it was founded in 1989. While Depaul UK offers an immediate solution to
homelessness, Depaul UK protects young people who have become homeless, helps them to
progress beyond homelessness with training and employment schemes, and works with families to
prevent youth homelessness from happening in the first place.

The design competition proved to be hugely popular with well over the expected number of entrants.
The winner was chosen, a former resident of Depaul UK’s Simonside supported Newcastle
accommodation, with the design being put onto DISPAIR London’s most popular style, the
Winston, a loafer shoe with monk strap detailing.

DISPAIR London has since worked closely with Depaul UK and the competition winner on every
step of the process, offering the young person work experience in the fashion footwear industry and
being fully involved in the design process along the way.

The shoe will be part of DISPAIR London’s AW12 collection, available in navy, grey, off-white and
black. Hitting Topman stores in time for Christmas.

Cat Footwear AW 12 Martine Rose, James Long collections debut at London Fashion Week

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Cat Footwear AW 12 Martine Rose and James Long collections debut at London Fashion Week

Cat Footwear will be showcasing two highly anticipated designer collaboration collections during London Fashion Week AW 12, with emerging menswear designers Martine Rose and James Long. Both collections will be exclusively previewed during the designers NEWGEN MEN Salon and Fashion Forward shows and will draw inspiration from Cat Footwear’s workwear heritage.

This season Martine Rose will be hosting her first solo catwalk show at one of the British Fashion Councils most reputable shows NEWGEN MEN, having successfully moved up from her previous MAN show allocation. Cat Footwear are in their third season of collaborating with Martine Rose and are delighted to be supporting Martine during her debut Somerset House show, whilst collaborating with a designer who’s been described by Fantastic Man as “one of the most exciting designers working in London right now”. The AW 12 Cat x Martine capsule collection will be unveiled during her Salon show on Wednesday 22nd February.

Recently awarded the Fashion Forward prize, James Long is the first menswear designer ever to receive the accolade. Recipients of the Fashion Forward award are selected for their highly credible and innovative collections, with past winners including Christopher Kane and Giles Deacon. Cat Footwear are therefore proud to announce their support of James Long during his debut at the British Fashion Councils Fashion Forward show, whereby the highly anticipated Cat x James Long capsule footwear collection will be showcased for the first time, alongside his highly acclaimed menswear line.

PAUL COSTELLOE MENSWEAR Spring/Summer 2012

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Paul Costelloe was once again proud to open London Fashion Week with his Spring/Summer 2012. This season Paul Costelloe Man embraces the summer season with an eclectic combination of influences.

The SS12 season sees structured tailoring softened with romantic treatment. In using
rich fabrics and subtle tailoring, the influences of Edwardian conservatism is expertly
mixed with New Romantic frivolity and a slight hark to the seventies.

Linen is key for the collection hinting at the romanticism of the garments, in its tactile
nature and drape. Used in black and white, in cross hatched mélanges, in Changeant
jewel like tones and in three dimensional knitted constructions, linen cloth
compliments the Edwardian structure in the tailoring and introduces the lightness of
summer and a subtler silhouette.

Throughout this season’s Paul Costelloe Man collection, the tailoring is perfectly constructed yet never rigid and is complemented with soft ruffled, pleated, voluminous gauze and linen shirts. Silhouettes embody these sentiments, with trousers in slim and clean lines, or in large, full and soft shapes.

Colours for Paul Costelloe Man SS12 continue the contrasting themes, running through soft neutrals and deepest indigo to crayon brights, with highlights and lowlights in black and white.

The MayFair Hotel fronts fashion with Felder Felder + Sunday Girl.

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photo: Talented twins Annette (left) and Daniela (right) Felder of fashion house Felder Felder unveil their designer windows at The May Fair Hotel ahead of London Fashion Week

The May Fair Hotel kicked off London Fashion Week in style this week with the unveiling of their designer windows, exclusively created by talented twins Felder Felder and there is lots going on, including the chance to catch the amazing Sunday Girl.

The official hotel to London Fashion Week for the fifth consecutive year, The May Fair transformed its famous façade to reveal bold, vibrant scenes from the twins’ own collection.

On seeing their rock and roll aesthetic and signature feminine twist translated on to screens, Daniela Felder said “It makes us really proud to have our designs exhibited at the top hotel of London Fashion Week”.

Annette added she was “blown away – I’ve never seen our sketches on such a big scale before – they look so stunning and vibrant”.

Felder Felder have wowed the fashion world since the launch of the label in 2007, gathering a huge celebrity following including Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Alison Mosshart and Florence and the Machine. Winners of the respected New Gen Award for three consecutive seasons, they have also had features in Vogue, Elle, i-D Magazine and The Sunday Times Style.

Felder Felder will be launching their Autumn/Winter 2012 collection at London Fashion Week.

This is the second season The May Fair has transformed its façade for fashion. Other May Fair London Fashion Week celebrations include:

* The Eat, Sleep Fashion Package
* A brand new Sunday night DJ residency, “Sunday Girl @ The May Fair”, starting 19 from 6.30pm-8pm every Sunday night
* The May Fair Bar’s exclusive £100 Show Stopper cocktail
* Complimentary pink candyflossin The May Fair lobby between 5-7pm each day

Also at the Mayfair Hotel….

THE SOUND OF FASHION:
SUNDAY GIRL SETS UP @ THE MAY FAIR BAR FOR
LONDON FASHION WEEK

The May Fair Bar; the official hub of London Fashion Week and London’s young, glamorous and well-connected, has announced the launch of a new venture with one of the capital’s hottest fashion and music rising stars – Sunday Girl.

Described by The Observer as “The One To Watch” and fresh from collaborating with Martin Solveig and Firetrap; DJ, model and talented singer-songwriter, Sunday Girl (aka Jade Williams) will be celebrating LFW and setting Mayfair up for the week ahead, with the launch of her Sunday night DJ residency “Sunday Girl @ The May Fair” from 19 February.

Celebrated for being the “Best Hotel Bar”1 in the “Coolest Hotel”2, the May Fair Bar, in the heart of Mayfair, has an established position as the must-visit venue for London’s fashionable jet-set. This latest partnership with Sunday Girl is one of many which celebrates it’s fashionable and creative roots including sponsorship of the British Fashion Council’s London Fashion Week and the BFI’s Film Festival.
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Sunday Girl @ The May Fair will be mixing the coolest tunes, with old-school tracks and eclectic beats from 8pm-9.30pm every Sunday night. Support will be from the May Fair Collective; a set of
music stars from 6.30pm-8pm.

Said Sunday Girl “I’m really excited to be hosting my own Sunday night residency at the May Fair Bar. It’ll be a great mix of fashion, music, friends and cocktails. Come along – i’ll either be on the decks or on the dance floor!”

Said Bar Manager Marios Elias “We’ve long been associated with the top names in the music industry – Lennon, Jagger, Dylan, Madonna and Lady Gaga have all partied here over the years – but we’re really looking forward to supporting and providing a showcase for the next big name. It’ll be the first time we’ve ever had a resident DJ and I can’t wait to see the public’s reaction.”
Sunday Girl at the May Fair will launch on Sunday 19 February from 6.30pm-9.30pm. Entrance is free. For more information visit www.themayfairhotel.co.uk

How To Pose For Photographs

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FIND YOUR FASHION FACE WITH CHAMBORD AT LONDON FASHION WEEKEND. Fabio Affuso tells you how to pose for photographs.

 

– Chambord Returns to London Fashion Weekend for its 11th Season –

– Leading fashion photographer Fabio Affuso is back in the Chambord Platinum Club Lounge, showing guests how to shine in photos –

Chambord, the ‘spirit of fashion’, will be making a welcome return to London Fashion Weekend in February 2012 for its eleventh consecutive season, bringing with it an added touch of French chic to London’s exciting fashion scene.

 

Chambord black raspberry liqueur is proud to be the spirit sponsor of the main bar and the Chambord Platinum Club Lounge.  London Fashion Weekend visitors will be able to enjoy Chambord’s finest cocktails including the classic Chambord Royale and French Martini.

 

FIND YOUR ‘FASHION FACE’ IN THE CHAMBORD PLATINUM CLUB LOUNGE:

Back by popular demand Chambord is once again teaming up with leading fashion photographer Fabio Affuso to show you how to find your ‘Fashion Face’.  Fabio will share his expertise in the Chambord Platinum Club Lounge; showing guests how to strike a fashionable pose ensuring that guests always look their best in photos.

 

The sessions with Fabio Affuso will run on at the following times:

Thursday 23rd: 8.45pm – 9.45pm

Friday 24th: 12.45pm – 1.45pm and 8.00pm – 8.45pm

Saturday 25th: 10.15am – 11.15am and 5.45pm – 6.45pm

Sunday 26th: 10.30am – 12.30pm.

 

If you are a Platinum Club Lounge ticket holder, there is no need to pre-book these sessions. Guests at the Chambord Platinum Club Lounge will receive a complimentary Chambord and Champagne and a canapé reception to enjoy while you practice your ‘Fashion Face’.

 

You will also have the chance to win an elegant Alison van Der Lande handbag.  You’ll be given the chance to have your photo taken with the bag, and the one that is judged to have the most fashion flair will win the bag*.

 

To get you started, here are a few of Fabio’s top tips:

1. The most important thing is to relax and feel good about yourself.  If you feel fabulous you will look fabulous too!

 

2. Everyone feels most comfortable with one side of their face, and most likely that is their better side.  Discover your best side and make it shine!

 

3. Light is a very important aspect. Position yourself so that the light shapes your face and highlights your best side.

 

4. Some people love to pucker their lips and brows, but don’t overdo it.  It can look good with some faces, however if you do it all the time soon your pictures will look all the same.

 

5. Remember to have fun!

 

THE CHAMBORD BAR:

After viewing some fabulous designer collections, why not relax in the Chambord Bar and indulge in the spirit of fashion’s rich velvety taste with the signature serve, the Chambord Royale.  Made from black raspberries, and hints of Madagascan vanilla, Moroccan citrus peel, XO cognac, honey and delicate herbs and spices, Chambord will be the perfect drink for fashionistas everywhere.

 

Win London Fashion Weekend Tickets. 4 Pairs to Give Away

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Win The Ultimate Fashionista Day Out!

Frost has a pair of VIP tickets and three pairs of runner up tickets to London Fashion Weekend 2012.

Chambord, the ‘spirit of fashion’ will be making a welcome return to VODAFONE London Fashion Weekend in February 2012, bringing with it an added touch of French chic to London’s fashion scene as well as hosting the exclusive Chambord Platinum Club Lounge.

Chambord black raspberry liqueur is the spirit of fashion and has been enjoyed by the style elite at some of the most exclusive designer parties.

Do you and your friends live and breathe fashion? Chambord and Frost magazine is giving you the chance to follow in the footsteps of the fashion crowd and win the ultimate fashionista day out. You could win a pair of tickets to London Fashion Weekend, plus entry to Chambord’s Platinum Club Lounge. Here you can enjoy a complimentary Chambord and Champagne while learning how to strike a model-worthy pose thanks to top fashion photographer Fabio Affuso who Chambord has enlisted to help you always look your most fashion fabulous in photos. Three runners up will win a pair of standard tickets to London Fashion Weekend.

For your chance to win follow @Frostmag on Twitter, and then tweet: ‘I want to go to London Fashion Week with @Frostmag and Chambord” or sign up to our newsletter. The winners will be revealed on Wednesday.

Over 18’s’ only we are afraid!

PLEASE ENJOY CHAMBORD RESPONSIBLY

This competition is now closed.

EAT, SLEEP, FASHION AT THE MAYFAIR HOTEL

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London Fashion Week starts tomorrow and one of my favourite hotels is the official sponsor. I have had many a good time at The May Fair Hotel.

You can Live like the fashion elite, as The May Fair Hotel introduces its Eat, Sleep, Fashion package for February London Fashion Week. A hotel located in the heart of Mayfair, the May Fair is THE fashion hotel; proud to announce its status as the official hotel of London Fashion Week, for the fifth year running.

As ever fashion week brings fierce fashion fervor to London, with everyone wanting to be part of the enviable fashion scene. Now you can, book a weekend stay between February 10th – February 26th 2012 to take advantage of this exclusive overnight package, which includes £100 to spend in the hotel’s stunning Quince Restaurant & Bar; all from just £350. (per room, per night).

The package also includes an overnight stay in a superior room, a full English breakfast and Champagne and chocolates delivered to your room. The Quince Restaurant & Bar is the place to be and be seen during fashion week; with its modern Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, from chef patron Silvena Rowe, and its Ottoman Empire-inspired design, the dining experience here is one of relaxed sophistication, offering an exciting insight into the beauty and scents of the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Finish the evening off, like a true fashionista, in the hotel’s uber cool May Fair Bar, where you can sample the latest cocktail creation from the bar’s renowned mixology team – The Show Stopper. Don’t miss the launch of the capital’s hottest rising star, in fashion and music, Sunday Girl. The new Sunday night DJ residency “Sunday Girl @ The May Fair” will kick off on February 19. Mixing the coolest tunes, with old-school tracks and eclectic beats from 8pm-9.30pm every Sunday night, Sunday Girl will be supported by the May Fair Collective; a set of music stars from 6.30pm-8pm. On February 19, Jesse Wood son of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood will be the first to support Sunday Girl.

For those who feel in need of some reviving spa time, the May Fair Spa has created a number of express treatments to deal with LFW fatigue, in particular The Crystal ‘Face of Fashion’ Massage (30 mins £55), which will leave you feeling fresh-faced and glowing with radiance. For those suffering with tired, aching feet the Fashion Eco Chic Pedicure (50 minutes £65.00) nourishes and softens. Only organic products are used, leaving you revitalised with aromas of peppermint, lavender and geranium.

Even if you don’t have front row tickets, you’ll feel part of the LFW scene at the May Fair, as live catwalk shows will be screened around the hotel and complimentary pink candy floss handed out to guests between 5-7pm each day.

For further information please visit www.themayfairhotel.co.uk

London Fashion Week to You

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London Fashion Week is an initiative Organised by The British Fashion Council, (BFC). The aim; to strengthen opportunities for British designers and showcase their work globally. With our increasing media and technological resources, since the very first LFW back in 1984, the show and its exhibition has gone from strength to strength. With accessibility to LFW being at its very best, the BFC have made sure that no-one will miss out.
With an array of activities on offer over LFW, the misconception is that it is all parties and catwalks. For most part, it is, but that is not the only thing which makes London Fashion Week special. With the introduction of live streaming in 2010, anyone can watch the shows as they are being aired, as well as watching the digital installations and film screenings too. So if you’re not lucky enough to have a ticket, make sure you check out LFW TV for all the latest.Across the capital, there are numerous activities and flash sales in light of LFW which are designed to bring the best of LFW to you. Join the buzz with my top picks of what to do to celebrate this momentous event;
Selfridges have teamed up with 2012’s Bright Young Things to bring you a series of Workshops and events which you can check out here ;

Motel Rocks the popular fashion retailer is holding a one off Sample Sale at their London Showroom on Thursday and Friday to make the momentous week. Get in their early though ladies to grab your favourite pieces.
A host of fashion shows will be available to the general public including:
The Good Fashion Show in Bloomsbury;
Showcasing the best ethical and Eco-friendly fashions…
And,
A Catwalk Show and A Film Premiere;
Showcasing work by the designer Danish Wakeel, this is an evening to remember with canapés cocktails and goodie bags.
Best of all, 10 per cent of all ticket sales go to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.
Details for both these events can be found at:
thegoodfashionshow.org
If you are out and about, you can catch the Catwalk screenings on the large screens outside Somerset House  and at The Mayfair Hotel
…and if that’s still not enough be sure not to miss out London Fashion Weekend. The capitals best Premium shopping event from the 23rd-26th



Keshini x
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