DO: shoot in black and white, have a cool hair do and an expressive stare a la Dakota Fanning for V
DON’T: go for a mumsy bouffant, icky prom styling, nasty commercial lighting and a toothy grin a la Miley for Haper’s Bazaar
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[Pics: Fashionista]
The trend for magazines and newspapers to partner with retail is on the up. US Vogue started the whole thing off with Vogue.TV in 2008, an online entertainment network that viewers can shop as they watch and where you can even buy straight from the ads (although the site now seems somewhat neglected).
Newspapers are also increasingly linking their online fashion coverage to etailers where readers can buy featured fashion items straight from the page thanks to innovations like LynkU.com which operates Guardian Fashion Store. Another Magazine recently opened Another Shop in collaboration with Colette selling original limited edition fashion items by favoured brands and designers.
I’m loving the news that Anya Hindmarch has designed a mini-collection for Barbour. I have one of her own-label jackets which is a great everyday shape and has served me well for about three years. Barbour is really stepping up its game and offes a new service in its new Newburgh Quarter store whereby customers can customise their Barbour to their own specifications.
I must toot my own horn here though and point out that I saw this collab thing coming a while ago although my suggestion at the time was Luella. Hmmm, maybe for next season?
My trusty Levi’s 571s have just kicked the bucket after four faithful years which is a total disaster as they were my go-to boy-fit jeans for wearing with loafers, brogues and other shoes that require a loose fit and ankle-flashing length. The search is on for a replacement, especially as I have recently discovered Rae Jones’ captivating footwear. Her low-heeled bow courts would be perfect with the jeans, a twinset and my new Hermes cravate foulard tied in a big floppy bow. Just add little white socks for a Sloaney take on garconne dressing…
