Fashion pick: Belted wide leg trousers from M&S Collection
What? Belted paper bag wide leg trousers on ochre. Also available in navy. Priced at £35.
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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
Accessories pick: Elysian Paradise silk scarf from Liberty London
What? Elysian Paradise silk scarf. Priced at £225. Where? Available online from Liberty London
Post-war fashion illustrations at Gallery 8
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
New Collections on eBay
Who? eBay.co.uk What? eBay.co.uk have recently launched their new Collections feature where users can pick out some of their favourite eBay pieces to create a collage. Think Pinterest except you can buy everything you collect – all you need to do is click the “Add to collection” button on the item that you’re browsing. Life in Luxury have been one of the first to try out the feature in the UK and have loved playing around with some of the fashion pieces (but of course you can create a collection of anything you want). We’ll admit, it was a touch confusing to start with but once we got the hang of it, it got pretty addictive. The…
Accessories pick: Gold galaxy lapis lazuli quartz ring from Andrea Fohrman
What? Gold galaxy lapis lazuli quartz ring from Andrea Fohrman. Priced at £2,990. Where? Available online from Liberty London
Fashion pick: Suede biker jacket from Superdry
Who? Superdry What? Thinking about ditching the winter coat for something shorter? This suede biker jacket from Superdry will still keep out the cold but with a whole lot less bulk – perfect for the spring season. Priced at £194.99. When? Available now Where? Available online from Superdry and House of Fraser How? Buy now from Superdry and House of Fraser
