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Ten of the best clutch bags for 2015
We’re happy to see the end of the January sales because it means we get to see a whole new collection. Right now, we’re in love with some of the smallest bags out there – the clutch. With room just for the necessities, design is more important than ever and these ten bags are simply the cream of the crop. Black glitter heart clutch from Love Moschino This cute little black glitter heart-shaped clutch from Love Moschino is just adorable. You might struggle to squeeze in your phone but then a little lipstick and powder is probably all you need. Priced at £120. Available from Forzieri Marble print clutch bag…
Fashion pick: Paris red bikini from Melissa Odabash
What? Paris red bikini from Melissa Odabash. Priced at £190. Where? Available online from Beach Cafe
Patterns of Fashion at V&A
Who? Victoria and Albert Museum What? Learn about British textile design and fashion from 1750 to today at V&A’s “Patterns of Fashion” gallery talk. Led by the museum’s fashion curator Jenny Lister, the talk uses V&A’s permanent collection to demonstrate how fashion has changed. The talk is free. When? 1pm, 4th of February Where? Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL How? See website for more information: www.vam.ac.uk
Trunks for Trunks from Love Brand & Co
Who? Love Brand & Co What? If you haven’t heard of Love Brand & Co before, now is the time to pay attention. The company was set up with one thing in mind – to help endangered wild elephants. Set up in 2011, the brand now retails shorts, polo shirts and t-shirts for boys and men, with 5% of all profits going to elephant conservation charities. The fashion brand has recently opened their first boutique in London’s Chelsea. When? Available now Where? 5 Park Walk, London SW10 0AJ How? For more information, see www.lovebrand.com
Asprey London’s Private Collection
Who? Asprey London What? Luxury leather goods brand Asprey have recently unveiled handbags in their 2013 “Private Collection”. The collection is a series of one of a kind bags that feature bold colours, exotic skins and precious stones. This year’s themes are “Decorative”, “Colour block” and “Jewelled”. When? Available now, by invitation Where? Asprey London, 167 New Bond Street, London, W1S 4AY How? Call 020 7493 6767 for more information
Ten of the best culottes
Have you wandered on to this post, wondering what the hell a culotte is? Well, let us explain. Once part of the upper-class gentleman’s wardrobe, the culotte now something of a fashion staple. For women. It’s most frequently seen as wide-legged shorts that fall at or below the knee but it can also be cut to resemble a skirt. It had its hey-day back in the 60s but now it’s seeing quite a revival. In fact, you’re looking for shorts anywhere right now, you’ll probably have spotted these. It’s no surprise really. They’re long enough to be suitable for work while being stylish enough to be dressed in a pair…
