FASHION NEWS
American designer ELEASE DONOVAN has launched her debut swimwear collection. Inspired by the glamour of evening wear, the range features sequins, sheer fabrics, animal prints, and bold colour in bodysuits and two piece styles. Log on to www.eleasedonovanswimwear.com
Luxury vintage e-boutique Atelier Mayer has launched a limited edition Olympic cuff collection by Katherine Alexander. Inspired by Olympic architecture and the five ring colours, the collection is available online at www.atelier-mayer.com
TOPSHOP’s Made In Britain capsule collection offers a range of winter coats made from British cloth, and designed and produced in Britain. The range combines tradition with modern domed sleeves, double hemlines, hand-stitched detailing, and leather trims in styles that range from a military coat to a jacquard bomber. 8 styles will launch in two parts from this month and in early August. Made In Britain is available exclusively in London‘s Oxford Circus, New York, and online at www.topshop.com
ZANDRA RHODES and costume jewellers Adele Marie have created a limited edition brooch to help raise money for the Breast Cancer Campaign. The signature pink breast cancer bow features on a black and gold design, and is a key piece in the AW12 Zandra Rhodes for Adele Marie collection. Available exclusively at Harrods from July 21, 10% of each brooch sold will be donated to the Breast Cancer Campaign. Log on to www.zandrarhodes.com and www.adele-marie.com
LOUIS VUITTON is launching a bespoke handbag service. 80,000 variations will be available at the Haute Maroquinerie private salon in Vuitton’s Bond Street Maison in London. From July 30 Shoppers can choose a style, colour, leather, and finish, and then orders will be sent to the workshops in Paris. A customised bag will be completed between six months to a year. Watch the video to see the work behind the creation of a Monogram Empreinte. Log on to www.louisvuitton.com
JULIEN MACDONALD Bespoke is a private made-to-measure service. The AW12 Atelier Collection is a showcase for the service which is inspired by architectural structure and intricate detailing, featuring crystal and gem embellishments, plus an exclusive bridal gown in couture lace-work. (Image: Spring/Summer 2012) Log on to www.julienmacdonald.com
ROKSANDA ILINCIC is launching a childrenswear range called Blossom - a progression from her Pre-Fall 2012 collection featuring bright Lego colours. Soft textures and loose silhouettes are made from a mix of silks, stretch jersey, and wool crepe for children aged 2 to 8. The collections will be produced twice-yearly in line with Pre-Spring and Pre-Fall collections, and current stockists include Liberty and AlexandAlexa.com. Log on to www.roksandailincic.com
PERIODOT LONDON will launch its first eye-wear collection for Spring/Summer 2013 to complement the ready-to-wear collection. Leather-bound shapes, over-sized acetate frames, and vintage metal aviator styles reference retro styles and will be available from January 2013. Log on to www.peridotlondon.co.uk
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