Tuesday 15 March 2011

We heart...relaunch of Chelsea Girl!

Yesterday news reached us that iconic high street brand of the 1960's to 1980's Chelsea Girl is to relaunch for SS'11. In 1988 Chelsea Girl changed to become high street giant River Island. And for the first time (as Show Shoppers were toddlers first time around)we are going to get to wear it too! River Island have brought in Lucy Moller to design the collection under the watchful eye of Farida Kaikobad, who worked on the original Chelsea Girl designs first time around.




The collection's price-point will be cheaper than mainline River Island, and is aimed at a slightly younger customer. So perhaps we won't be donning their perfectly on trend Seventies style flares and denim skirts after all! We would like to get our greedy little paws on the navy jumpsuit and one of those black felt hats though, age appropriate or not!


The collection launches on March 24th and even Selfridges are jumping on board by hosting a Chelsea Girl pop-up shop to celebrate. We can't wait!


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Sunday 6 March 2011

Fashion week news-FASH



Images courtesy of Telegraph tv
  Never have we heard the phrase "man of the moment" quite so much as we did yesterday. Haider Ackermann, the Columbian born Belgian designer caused a serious stir in Paris with his beautiful A/W'11 offerings.Not only did he wow fashion eds the world over with a dark, luxe, expertely draped collection, but the rumour mill was also in full spin as to which fashion house will snap him up next. Currently working under his own successful name, Ackermann was previously offered the job at Maison Martin Margiela, but reckoned it wasn't the perfect fit. The most obvious move would be to replace John Galliano at Dior following Galliano's dismissal, but Givenchy has been mentioned by some SERIOUS insiders too so we'll need to watch this space.

In the meantime, enjoy a few pics of yesterday's flawless and regal (in a wearable wear- yes we're talking to you PPQ!) collection. Enjoy!!!

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