Style Addict 18th June
17-06-2004
Topshop To Go
Topshop are staying one step ahead of the game with a trio of new services. First up is the Topshop To Go shopping service, call up with your requests and Topshop style advisers will put together a collection of items that best fulfils your criteria. Sit back and have a cup of tea while they jump into the Topshop jeep and deliver everything to your door. There is no obligation to buy and the service is free of charge. And if that wasn’t enough there’s a new in-store range of chic maternity wear plus an autumn launch of a Topshop outlet totally dedicated to shoes. For more information call: 020 7927 7863.
Net-A-Porter Bags Best E-Tailer of the Year
Online designer fashion site Net-A-Porter has won the UK Fashion Export Award for best e-tailer. The London based site founded by Natalie Massanet sells top designer pieces from the likes of Marc Jacobs, Diane Von Furstenberg and Paul Smith. Princess Anne, the association’s president, presented Massanet with the award at a lunch ceremony at Mezzo’s this week. Developed over the last four years Net-A-Porter now has a loyal customer base, attracting 50% of its sales outside of the UK. Massanet is said to be “thrilled” on receiving the award and added, “we are doing what many people said would never happen – selling full-price high-fashion over the web.”
Style Addicts Choice – Sass & Bide
Out on the streets of London feminine, light-as-air tops have become the key item to team up with jeans and casual skirts. This week Style Addict picked out this little ruched cotton mini dress from the award winning net-a-porter website. It features short flutter sleeves, frayed edges and is covered in a smattering of glittery little dots. Toughened up with a leather boarder and buckle this little number looks great worn just as it is or over skinny leg denims. Ruched cotton mini dress from Sass & Bide, £275, available at net-a-porter and Selfridges.
Fashion Capital Boutique
Back to the FashionCapital website and there are some great new labels showcasing their wares at the Boutique. Take your pick from elegant hats and hair ornaments by La Modiste Modeste, perfect for those summer weddings, Julie Berube’s natural and modern forms and bright funky tops from CX London.
Other labels currently at the boutique include: Jabba Wocky Clothing, Strip Like The Boys, Koru, Savage and Charlotte Keating London.
Everybody’s Talking About
The latest model on the scene 15-year old Ester Keate, hailed as ‘the next Kate Moss,’ Ester has already worked for Vogue and a major advertising campaign. Spotted by Tori Edwards from ICM Management, the fresh faced beauty has already got those industry tongues a wagging.
Illustrator – Jeffrey Fulvimari
There’s no doubt that you’ll have clocked Jeffrey Fulvimari’s illustrations over the last few years. His work has appeared on various CD covers, magazines, products, plus a well known children’s book – ‘The English Roses’ by Madonna. Fulvimari has also worked with the likes of Marc Jacobs and Tori Amos and soon you’ll be able to see his very latest collaboration with Louis Vuitton. Due in stores this August is the limited-edition Louis Vuitton/Jeffrey Fulvimari illustrated scarf, along with a list system already in place for the original little item.
By JoJo Iles
