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Fashion pick: Geometric pattern dress from Raishma
ByA.F.What? Geometric pattern dress with gunmetal embroidery from Raishma. Priced at £199. Where? Available online from House of Fraser
Ten tips on style for men from Patrick Hellmann
POWER DRESS – Whether it’s for a life-changing meeting, job interview or a business trip, the classic combination of a dark, solid or slightly pinstriped suit with a bold-coloured tie is the cornerstone of every man’s power wardrobe. Though teaming a dark suit with a classic white shirt allows you to choose almost any tie pairing short of one with bright yellow polka dots, a traditional yet impeccably cut deep-red tie has been a go-to “power” look since John Kennedy wore the pairing in his first presidential debate. FIND THE SMART CASUAL BALANCE – Smart or business casual has become a buzzword that dictates anything from work wear to dinner…
Brace the rain in style with see-through wellies
Who? Town & Country What? Wellingtons aren’t the most stylish of footwear but with Chameleon Crystal Clear Wellingtons, you’ll be able to change your style according to your mood. The wellies are see-through so their design will be dictated by your choice of socks. Better be careful of those odd socks then! Priced at £24.99 for adults and £12.99 for children. When? Available now Where? Available online at Town & Country How? To purchase, visit www.townandco.com
Fashion pick: Supersonic flat sandals from Stuart Weitzman
ByA.F.What? Supersonic flat sandals in red. Also available in black, ultramar blue and beige. Priced at £330. Where? Available online from Stuart Weitzman
Post-war fashion illustrations at Gallery 8
ByN.N.P.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
Plakinger Spring / Summer 2015
Who? Plakinger What? German champions of unpretentious fashion Plakinger has recently unveiled their Spring / Summer 2015 collection. For the mother and daughter designers behind the brand, Galina Plakinger and Svetlana Ziggel, the pant suit is always the focus. This season, they’ve been inspired by “sailor man aesthetics, with its romantic, vivid, dynamic and strong elements”. When? Available to preview now Where? Available online from www.byplakinger.com How? For more information, see website Ten photos from Plakinger Spring / Summer 2015
