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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
Accessories pick: Rubino red Metropolis Bolero shoulder bag from Furla
What? Rubino red Metropolis Bolero shoulder bag from Furla. Priced at £549. Where? Available online from Forzieri
Fashion pick: Lipka blushing bouquet pleated skirt from Ted Baker
What? Lipka blushing bouquet pleated skirt. Priced at £139. Where? Available online from Ted Baker
Ten of the best fur-trim coats and jackets
There’s a few things that make winter less cold, harsh and unbearable. Hot drinks is one that will always offer comfort. The open hearth is another. But if you’re out and about, nothing beats a fur-trim. The fluffy and luxuriously soft fur, whether faux or real, give the semblance of being curled up in bed. On the right coat or jacket, it can also look decidedly stylish without being over the top. And even better? A few of these are currently on sale. Sounds good? Start here: Wool hooded coat with faux-fur trim from Halifax Traders Priced at £150. Currently on sale. Available from House of Fraser Lucy gilet…
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…
Fashion pick: Secoa block heeled sandals from Ted Baker
What? Secoa block heeled sandals in fuchsia. Also available in black and silver. Priced at £100. Where? Available online from Ted Baker and from John Lewis
