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One to know| Isabella Blow

Few figures in fashion history burn quite as brightly or as beautifully as Isabella Blow. The eccentric, hat-wearing editor wasn’t just a fashion insider; she was a fashion catalyst. Credited with discovering Alexander McQueen, Sophie Dahl, and Philip Treacy, Blow had a rare gift spotting genius long before the rest of the world caught up.

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Street Style| Camel coats

There’s just something about a camel coat that takes an outfit from meh to money. It instantly adds polish, a whisper of quiet luxury, and a dash of “oh this? It’s designer” energy even if you nabbed it on sale from your local high street hero.

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Fashion news| Dolce and Gabbana found not guilty

Today Dolce & Gabbana have been found innocent of tax evasion. At Italy’s highest court Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce were found not guilty, over turning the two previous sentences made in two lower courts.

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Fashion news| Oscar De La Renta passes away aged 82

Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo (1932–2014), better known as Oscar de la Renta, was more than a designer—he was the man who defined elegance for generations. Born in Santo Domingo, trained under Cristóbal Balenciaga and Antonio del Castillo, he rose to international fame in the 1960s dressing none other than Jacqueline Kennedy. From there, his name became synonymous with timeless glamour.

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Fashion news| Tom Ford leaves London

Tom Ford is shaking things up and honestly, who’s surprised? The designer has confirmed that his Autumn/Winter 2015 show is heading back to the U.S., stepping away from London Fashion Week just this once.

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Fashion news| Alexander Wang for H&M

By now you’ve marked your calendars. Alexander Wang’s collection for H&M, announced back in April at Coachella, finally hits H&M stores around the world on November 6.

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One to know| Andre Leon Talley

The Fashion Fairy Godfather

If you’re a true lover of fashion the drama, the extravagance, the unapologetic fabulousness then you already know the incomparable André Leon Talley. But for those new to the world of front-row legends and couture icons, allow me to introduce you to the man who practically is fashion a towering figure in intellect, style, and influence.

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Fashion News| Louboutin nail polish

If you’ve always dreamed of owning a pair of Louboutin’s but your wallet hasn’t quite agreed, don’t worry—you can now wear Louboutin’s on your nails! Christian Louboutin has launched a stunning range of nail polishes, allowing you to flaunt his signature red in a whole new way.

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One to watch| We are the Rhoads

This fashion duo made up of husband and wife, Chris and Sarah Rhoads, first came together in college or what we in the UK call University and started collaborating on projects. ColorSplash_2013_WeAreTheRhoads-_I2A52621 Continue reading

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Fashion News| Net-a-porter launches Net-a-sporter

On July 9 the world will see the launch of ‘Net-a-sporter’ a sister to the fashion giant Net-a-poter, dedicated to activewear – that’s everything the modern fitness enthusiast needs to look her best whether working up a sweat in the gym, or just walking the dog on the weekend.NET-A-SPORTER_Live_2958850a Continue reading

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