1 November, 2013

Guest report: Techno Sports-luxe – a triangulated trend where streetstyle and high fashion dovetail with a sports vibe

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A NEW COLUMN: ‘ASK ALISON’ BY DRG CONTRIBUTOR, ALISON BISHOP

Sports-luxe is back into the fashionista psyche, judging by the recent round of SS14 catwalks, but this time around it’s infused with a tech-enhanced performance.

In London, Stella McCartney showcased her new performance-fabrics focused range for Adidas ‘to inspire women to get their sweat on’. From spinning to aerial yoga, the collection integrated sustainable textiles and lightweight breathable outerwear into a more dynamic offer. (more…)

Disneyrollergirl 1 Comment Brands, Design, Events, Technology, Trends Adidas, Alexander Wang, Alison Bishop, Burberry, kenzo, Nike, sportswear, SS14, Stella McCartney, street wear, technology, trends, wearables

29 October, 2013

Oliver Spencer’s boyswear for girls

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What’s the verdict on Oliver Spencer’s new wowmenswear AW13 collection? I’m getting vaguely APC-ish vibes which is no bad thing. The tailored jeans are a nice change from the oceans of skinnies out there and the chunky knits have their own boyish charm. The styling and casting of these press pictures is very appealing too, ageless and gamine – how cute is that fringed bob? (more…)

Disneyrollergirl 1 Comment Brands, Design, News, Online shopping, Photography, Shopping, Trends AW13, Oliver Spencer, shopping, trends

28 October, 2013

Trending: Adidas Stan Smiths are back for SS14

As any sneakerhead knows, it’s not about the fashionable and easily available, it’s about the hunt for that coveted rarity. Hence, while many are stocking up on New Balances in every hue and building their bespoke NIKEiDs, others hanker for the purest of old school icons – the Adidas Stan Smith. (more…)

Disneyrollergirl 3 Comments Brands, Design, Shopping, Trends Adidas, design, Gisele, Marc Jacobs, Nike ID, Phoebe Philo, sportswear, SS14, Stan Smith, trends

20 October, 2013

Jo Malone London’s Christmas crackers are here!

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I don’t know who first came up with the concept of Christmas decoration-themed beauty goodies but give that person a medal. Retailers and consumers alike can’t get enough of the beauty booty-filled advent calendars, crackers and tree decorations to give or to keep.

We’ve already seen Selfridges’ advent calendar for this year and British Beauty Blogger has the Lancome ‘Christmas cubes’ and Clarins crackers on her site. ~~Tomorrow~~ Today sees Jo Malone London’s much anticipated festive fare arrive on counter in the UK. (more…)