Who? Hobbs
What? Need something stylish for your weekend pursuits in the country? This new season Melody gilet is the perfect on-trend piece with classic quilting, feminine cut and waist-cinching belt. It will keep you warm from cooling summers all the way through to early winter. Stylish and practical. Priced at £85.
When? Available now
Where? Available online from Hobbs
How? Buy now from Hobbs
Who? Gray M.C.A. What? Specialists in modern and contemporary art, Gray M.C.A., are holding an exhibition of post-war fashion illustrations. Four decades of fashion illustrations are on display from the 1940s to the 1970s, by fashion illustrators from America, Germany, France and Great Britain. Often drawn from memory, of what was seen in the fashion shows, the illustrations capture the elegance of the runway pieces with simplicity and subtlety. Prices for the pieces range from £300 – £10,000. When? 11th to 16th September, by invitation Where? Gallery 8, 8 Duke Street St James’s, London, SW1Y 6BN How? For more information and to request an invitation, see www.graymca.co.uk
What? Rosabelle print dress. Priced at £299. Where? Available online from Hobbs and from House of Fraser
Who? London Design Museum What? London Design Museum is running two special Fashion Week activities this year. At Designer Night – Fashion for Men, you’ll have the chance to meet designers, tailors, stylists, photographers, retailers and collectors of men’s fashion. At Sophie Hicks on Designing Paul Smith, you can find out more about the thought processes behind designing Paul Smith’s flagship stores. Priced at £17. When? 8pm, 12th and 25th February Where? Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD How? To book, email tickets@designmuseum.org
Who? Gucci What? Breathe a little colour into your wintry outfit with this colourful magenta and ivory scarf from Gucci. The four seasons print foulard is 100% silk and made in Italy. It embraces each season with a lady’s portrait, each taking residence in a corner of the scarf. Quite a picture. Priced at £242.48. When? Available now Where? Available online from Italist How? Buy now from Italist
Who? Natalie B Coleman What? We are simply loving this Greyhound Lovers Dress by Natalie B Coleman. The hand drawn watercolour illustrations shirt top are super chic and a great match to the simple pleating and tailoring. It’s a great little smart casual number for weekend brunch. When? Available now Where? Available online at Young British Designers How? To purchase, visit www.youngbritishdesigners.com
Let’s talk maxi dresses; specifically, maxi dresses for dressing up. We’ll be up front – we love maxi dresses for dressing up. We’ve seen casual versions up and down the high street for the last few years but we think their place at cocktail parties, posh dinners and nights out on the town have been seriously down-played. Why? Well we love that it’s effortlessly elegant and demure, without needing to look like a ballgown. It can be tight or lose fitting and there’s a whole lot of fabric for patterns to play with. What’s more, you’ll never fall foul of the “knee-length” rules or have to worry about being under…
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