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STYLE NEWS: Downton Abbey Clothing, Homeware and Furniture Collections to Launch Later This Year

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Downton Abbey executive producer, Gareth Neame, has confirmed that NBC Universal, which acquired the British television show’s production company, Carnival Films, will finally be launching an expansive line of Downton-related products later this year. In an interview with CNBC, Neame said: “It’s very rare for a British drama to have this much retail potential and merchandising value. … [Read more...]

WIN! Life Style Sports Street Style Apparel Worth €150

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Life Style Sports has launched its ‘Game On’ sports style campaign, which highlights this season’s key sports style trends giving Life Style Sports fans a fresh and vibrant selection of footwear and apparel to choose from to create their own sports style look. International stars such as Rita Ora, Professor Green, One Direction and Rihanna have all been seen wearing sports style clothing … [Read more...]

WIN! Last Chance to Win a Stephen Jones for Debenhams Headpiece Worth €136

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He has designed for Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga, Dita Von Teese and the late Princess Diana, and now Debenhams has snapped-up British milliner Stephen Jones to create an exclusive diffusion line for the store. The new Designers at Debenhams ‘Top Hat’ range is a 27-piece collection of hats, fascinators, occasionwear bags and clutches, with prices starting at £30/€48. Commenting on the … [Read more...]

FASHION NEWS: The Certina Formula 1 Menswear Event at Arnotts

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To kick off a series of menswear events throughout the month of April with Penguin and Diesel, Certina watches will welcome the return of their car racing simulator to Arnotts Department Store in Dublin from Thursday 11th until Sunday 14th. Shoppers will have the opportunity to test their driving skills on the famous Silverstone racing circuit simulator, with an overall prize of a VIP day at … [Read more...]

FASHION NEWS: We Love the Converse ‘Shoes Are Boring Wear Sneakers’ Campaign

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We’re all about ad campaigns today, and aside from Beyoncé’s Pepsi ad, we’re also loving the new Converse ‘Shoes Are Boring Wear Sneakers’ campaign. In the campaign video, shoes and trainers – or sneakers if you’re American - take on a life of their own, competing against one another to see who comes out on top. With scenes including a catwalk show, skateboarding, cycling on a … [Read more...]

STYLE FOCUS: Boohoo.com for Festival Fashion

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Love them or hate them there is no denying the influence that music festivals have had on summer fashions for the past several seasons, and this year is no exception. Aztec prints, floaty floral playsuits, military inspired pieces and structured denim all sit alongside leather and lace to ensure that even if you have no intention of attending one of the many music gigs happening this summer you … [Read more...]

STYLE NEWS: David Bowie Concept Store at Selfridges London

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Following on from the popular David Bowie exhibition at the V&A Museum in London, Selfridges yesterday opened its new ‘David Bowie is all yours’ installation at their Concept Store. The pop-up shop showcases bespoke David Bowie products including T-shirts, limited edition prints and collectors items, which have been lent by the V&A, alongside a Bowie tribute capsule collection … [Read more...]

FASHION NEWS: British Milliner Stephen Jones Creates a Diffusion Line for Debenhams

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He has designed for the likes of Lady Gaga (pictured in a pink feather Stephen Jones hat for American Vogue) and the late Princess Diana, and now Debenhams has snapped-up British milliner Stephen Jones to create an exclusive diffusion line for the store. The new Designers at Debenhams ‘Top Hat’ range is a 27-piece collection of hats, fascinators, occasionwear bags and clutches, with prices … [Read more...]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Model of the Moment Cara Delevingne

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To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Pepe Jeans London recruited ‘It’ girl of the moment Cara Delevingne as the face of their birthday collection. The campaign was photographed by Josh Olins in London's Notting Hill, where the label was first born, having originated as a Portobello Road market stall in 1973. Check out an exclusive Q&A with the model and personality below. What are … [Read more...]

JOB HUNTING? Bobbi Brown’s Dress for Success

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As women, we are aware of how much of our self-esteem is tied up in our appearance. When you’re having a good hair day and your make-up is sitting right, you feel like you can take on the world. But those mornings when you crawl out of bed like a creature from a swamp, your confidence takes a bit of a nosedive. Fashion, along with the other methods we use to enhance our appearance, plays an … [Read more...]