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Breaking News: Roksanda Ilincic for Whistles
It's been a good week for collaborations! Earlier this week I reported on Jimmy Choo's collection for H&M which is due to hit stores in November, and now I literally just heard about another great capsule line arriving at Whistles in the Autumn.
London based designer Roksanda Illincic is to create pieces for the High Street store which represent her signature style.
Breaking News: Jimmy Choo for H&M
I have just heard some very exciting news and I couldn't wait to share it with you lovely readers! High Street retailer H&M have just announced plans for a collaboration with luxury shoe designer Jimmy Choo. The capsule line, due to hit store on November 14th, is the first time an accessories designer has had a partnership with H&M.
Exclusive News: Alexander McQueen to Sell Collection Straight off Catwalk
We have some very exciting shopping news for you Sugar readers. We can today exclusively reveal the details of Alexander McQueen's plans to sell his line directly from the catwalk with Net-a-porter.com.
On Monday 29th September (a week from today) net-a-porter.com will show a McQueen catwalk show which took place in secret earlier this year in Milan (straight after his menswear show) showcasing eight looks to be available exclusively from the e-boutique.
Breaking News: Phoebe Philo Joins Celine
After much speculation, it has been confirmed this morning that Phoebe Philo will be joining the design team at Celine. She will take on the role of Creative Director at the French fashion house with her first collection being Autumn 2009, although she will not present a catwalk collection until September 2009.
The British designer who, along with Stella McCartney, is widely credited for reviving Chloé, (another LVMH brand) took a break from her career in 2006 to spend more time with family.
Breaking News: Mayor Encouraged to Cut Funding for LFW
Earlier in the month we announced a change in plans by the British Fashion Council to tackle the problem of size zero models at London Fashion Week. The BFC had previously announced plans for the models to have health checks before appearing on the catwalk but could not get support from the three other major fashion weeks (Milan, Paris and New York) so were forced to scrap the plans amidst fears of scaring off models.
Today the week faced another blow as the mayor of London Boris Johnson is being asked to pull funding from the fashion week.
Breaking News: London Fashion Week Schedule Announced
This morning the provisional schedule for September's London Fashion Week was announced. The Spring/Summer season (I know, how confusing) will kick off as usual with a show from Irish designer Paul Costelloe on Sunday 14th September. That day continues with the likes of PPQ and Ann Sofie Back before Monday's shows by Luella, Mario Schwab, Temperley London and Paul Smith to name but a few.
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Geek Tip: Check Your News on a Map
I'm all about catching up on my world news, but some days, sifting through my RSS feeds can be a little painful on the eyes. Not sure if it's the lack of coffee, or that there's just so much to take in! So when I found the Breaking News Map, that shows you visually where the bits of news are coming from across the globe, I was happily relieved.
Mad Men, "Shut the Door. Have a Seat": This Week's 5 Maddest Moments
Wow. The biggest surprise of the third season finale of Mad Men isn't actually a plot point, but how light and almost exciting it manages to be. For a show that's normally so tense and tightly wound, this week's episode has a quick pace, and at times, a sense of humor.
Rewind: This Week's Buzz
- We have four movies hitting theaters this weekend, including The Box, Precious (check out my interview with star Gabby Sidibe), The Men Who Stare at Goats, and A Christmas Carol if you want some early holiday cheer.
- Speaking of the holidays, if you're already thinking up presents, I've got suggestions for your mom, dad, and grandma.
- In Twilight-related news: I asked you to speculate which New Moon actor would have the biggest post-Twilight career. Plus, Books of Twilight member audreystar had a few words of advice for the Breaking Dawn screenwriter.
- I took a peek at two highly anticipated film trailers: Angelina in Salt and a very beefy Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia.
- Angelina also popped up on my list of 10 favorite actors with famous parents!
- Weezer's new album came out. I gave it my review and watched their performance with Leighton Meester.
- Alec Baldwin had a good week: First, he got tapped to host the Oscars alongside Steve Martin, and he's reportedly getting a new love interest on 30 Rock — Julianne Moore!
- V premiered, so I asked for your opinion on it — and on these 10 TV shows that transitioned to college.
- Don't forget that Sunday is the season finale of Mad Men!
You Asked: Jackie Warner's New Project
After reading our review of Jackie Warner's fitness DVD Workout One-on-One Training, many of you expressed curiosity over the future of her hit Bravo series, Work Out. After making a call to Sky Sport Spa — Warner's gym — today, I was told the unfortunate news that the show won't be returning for a fourth season.
I was a bit bummed to hear this but then I remembered Warner has a new show in the works, Thintervention With Jackie Warner.
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