Showing posts with label designers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label designers. Show all posts

Sunday, 31 January 2010

Is it a dress, is it a jacket, is it a... hot mess?

You know me, I have love for the Margiela, and experimenting is never a bad thing, but I honestly don't know what I'm supposed to be feeling looking at this other than "I think I feel a migraine coming on..." or maybe more accurately "Well, someone did a raid of charity shops last week..."

Thursday, 3 December 2009

Buy, buy, buy!

So, as I was saying. Lovely friends and readers are sending me information about designer sales stuff happening in London in the next couple of weeks. This list I got from Sahar an avid Dressed and Pressed reader as well as crazy mad lover of the sample sale. She is also bloody hilarious, so I though I'd share her list with you. Happy shopping, everyone!

What: Emma Cook
Why: Original show pieces and one off Samples shoes with up to 90% off retail prices, as well as a bargain rail with prices as £15 and under.
When: Fri 4 Dec 5pm-8pm, Sat 5 Dec 10am-6pm
Where: Shackwell Studios, 18 Shackwell Lane, London E8 2EZ

What: Ghost Winter Warehouse Sale
Why: Up to 90% off the party dress go-to, as well as knitwear and casuals, restocked every day
When: Today 11am-7pm, 4 December, 11am-7pm, 5 December, 11am-7pm, 6 December, 11am-5pm
Where: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, W11

What: Alexander McQueen Sample Sale
Why: I passed by the sale last time and the queue was as ridiculously long so the lesson is this thing gets packed and the kids in the queue are hardcore, so bring supplies. Stock does get replenished daily, and should include mens and womens treats!
When: Today 12pm-8pm, 4 December, 11am-7pm, 5 December, 10am-5pm
Where: The Westminster Room, The Old Sessions House, 22 Clerkenwell Green, EC1

What: Christopher Kane Sample Sale
Why: Cashmere leopard print cardi and scallop edged skirt. With up to 50% off, this isn't one to be missed.
When: Today 5pm-9pm, 4 December: 11am-7pm
Where: The London Newcastle Project Space, 28 Redchurch Street, E2

What: Rainbow Wave Sample Sale
Why: Fantastic deals on designer collections: Peter Pilotto, Marios Schwab, Meadham Kirchhoff, Thierry Colson & Hannah Marshall from 70 % off
Great jeans: J Brand (from £25) and Current/Elliot (from £80)
Notify jackets from £25
Fab shoes: Marios Schwab from £50 & (SS10 show shoes £150)
Beautiful hand beaded headbands: Deepa Gurnani at £25 (from 60% off)
Luxury scarves: Dianora Salviati at £90 (from 75% off)
Hockley Fur - fur gilets & scarves from £200
Men’s – Shawn Collins cashmere sweaters. Esas Italian jackets from £30
Tonnes of stuff, so you will need time and patience
When: Today 12pm - 7:30pm, 4 December, 12pm - 6pm
Where: Rainbow Wave Showroom, 15 Flood Street, SW3

What: Osman Sample Sale
Why: He was the Darling of London Fashion week and for a reason, Browns and Liberty immediately began to stock him. Discounts on selected items by this London Fashion Week favourite.
When: Today 12pm-9pm, 4 December, 12pm-7:30pm, 5 December, 11am-5pm
Where:3 New Quebec Street, W1

What: Nicholas Kirkwood Sample Sale
Why: The King of fiercely platformed heels is offering some at up to 80% off - who are we to say no? I am definitely going to this one, hopefully someone will feed me in my lovely Kirkwoods!
When: 4 December, 12pm-7pm, 5 December, 10am-7pm.
Where: Swarovski Crystallised Lounge, 24 Great Marlborough Street, W1

What: The December DWS Womenswear sales
Why: Offers both current and past season stock at 60% - 80% off the retail price, featuring designers like Betty Jackson and Vivienne Westwood, Goat, Anne Louise Roswald and Future Classics.
When: 4th December, 10am-8pm, 5th December, 10am-6pm, 6th December, 11am-5pm
Where:5/6 Islington Studios, Thane Works, Thane Villas, N7
Cost: £2 Entry

What: Claire Tough Sample Sale
Why: The fashionista's go-to label for the coolest knitwear. Get this talented young designer's cashmere dresses and accessories for as little as a tenner!
When: 5 December, 11am-5pm
Where:Unit 3, 1A Mentmore Terrace, E8

What: Mackintosh Sample Sale
Up to 75% off RRp from this classic rainwear specialist. Hey we do live in the UK!
When: 7 - 8 December, 10:30am-6:30pm
Where:104 Mount Street, Mayfair, W1
Cost: Free Entry

What: Peter Jensen Sample Sale
Everyone's favourite bearer of the cutest bunny logo in town is having a sample sale, and we'll be first in line in hopes of bagging anything from THAT gorgeous cruise collection.
When: 11 December, 6pm-9pm, 12 December, 10am-6pm, 13th December, 12pm-4pm.
Where: Studio 1c, buzzer 4, 18-24 Shacklewell Lane, E8

What: Temperley Sample Sale
Why:Temperley Sample Sale featuring a winter wonderland selection of Temperley Ready-to-Wear, Samples, Vintage Temperley, Knitwear, Separates and Accessories. All starting at 60% off RRP.
When: 16 December, 8am-6pm
Where: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, W11

What: Orla Kiely
Why: Sample sales favourite, Orla Kiely is back on the case. Expect ready-to-wear, bags and accessories all at substantial discounts.
When: Thursday 10 December, 11am–8pm, Friday 11 December, 11am–8pm, Saturday 12 December, 11am–7pm, Sunday 13 December, 11am–6pm
Where: Shop 14-15 Hanbury Street, The Old Truman Brewery, Hanbury St. (Off Brick Lane), London, E1 6QL

What: Hugo Boss London Sample Sale
Why: Large selection of menswear, womenswear, bodywear, shoes and accessories. New stock added daily. Do I really need to say anything about this guy!
When: Today 9am-8pm, Friday 4 December, 9am-8pm, Saturday 5 December, 10am-5pm
Where : Hugo Boss Ltd, 19 Mandella Street, London, NW1 0DT

What: Original Penguin London Sample Sale
Why: Up to 70% off Original Penguin womenswear and menswear.
When: Today 8am-8pm, Friday 4 December, 8am-8pm
Where: DreamVault, 36 Great Titchfield Street, London W1W 8BQ

What: DWS London Menswear Sample Sale
Why: One for the boys. Featuring D2, Martin Margiela, Costume Nationale and Vivienne Westwood.
When: Friday 11 December, 10am-8pm, Saturday 12 December, 10am-6pm
Sunday 13 December, 11am-5pm
Where:5/6 Islington Studios, Thane Works, Thane Villas, N7
Cost: £2 Entry

Have you spotted any sales worth going to? Do share in comments.

Sell, sell, sell!

'Tis the season for sample sales and what a bumper crop I have for you. I love it when friends and readers just send me stuff because they know that I'll want to know. In the past couple of days I've just had people sending me info about all the designer/sample sales going on in London in the next couple of weeks. This list comes from my friend Jacob. He is, as you would expect, a very dapper gent.

What: Twenty8Twelve
Why: Clothing and accessories for women from £10.
When: Today noon-7 p.m.
Where: Garfield House, 86-88 Edgware Rd., 1st flr., W2 2EA.

What
: American Retro, Zoe Tee’s and My Lovely Jean
Why: Up to 90 per cent off ready-to-wear and jeans.
When: Today noon-8 p.m.; Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 87 Wardour St., 3rd flr., W1F OUA.

What
: Alexander McQueen
Why: Up to 90 per cent off ready-to-wear and accessories.
When: Today noon-8 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Westminster Room, The Old Sessions House, 22 Clerkenwell Green, EC1R ONA.

What: Bodyamr
Why: Eveningwear, separates and accessories from £15.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 7 Coptic St., WC1A 1NH (020 7691 2085).

What: La Perla
Why: Up to 75 per cent off lingerie, beachwear, outerwear, hosiery and fragrances.
When: 7-8 Dec. Mon. & Tues., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: Hornvale Ltd., 22 Newman St., 4th flr., W1T 1PH (020 7291 0930).

What: Graeme Black
Why: Up to 70 per cent off ready-to-wear.
When: 7-11 Dec. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: 151a Sydney St., SW3 6NT (020 7565 0066).

What: Nicholas King and Tooshie
Why: Jewellery from £25 and swimwear.
When: 10 Dec. Thurs., 4-9 p.m.
Where: 3 Tite St., SW3 4JU.

What: Orla Kiely
Why: Clothing and accessories for women starting at £5.
When: 10-13 Dec. Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Shop 14, Old Truman Brewery, 15 Hanbury St., E1 6QR.

What: Temperley
Why: Up to 60 per cent off ready-to-wear and accessories.
When: 16 Dec. Wed., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Gr., W11 2QA (020 7229 7957).

More to follow.

Tuesday, 1 December 2009

If wishes were horses...

It's the first day of December and by rights you should be receiving your first hit of the legendary December Daily Outfits but since the entire weekend was taken up with yet another packing and moving session, it's going to be a little late. This is the third time I've moved this year and I'm starting to feel a need to put down roots but I am nowhere near getting to housing nirvana yet.

If only I could find one of those genies to grant me three wishes... First on my list would be a lovely, spacious, light and airy house with a live in cleaner. Then I'd make one of those trick wishes, like: "Oh gracious genie, I wish for a wish a day for the rest of my life, kthxbai!"

And my third wish would be for something frivolous and fabulous, like this beautiful purple, ribbon-bow wristwatch from BCBGMaxAzria. Has a watch ever been more gorgeous? And at £100 it's actually affordable. While I'm waiting for that genie, it's up to you Santa. Go on, make my wish come true.

Monday, 23 November 2009

Love x Love +Beryll

When I got these photos through from accessories designer Sigmar Berg of +Beryll, it was like he had been reading my mind. Or, possibly, my blog!

I just love the hard edged, spare beauty of these pieces. It's all organic - leather, metal - and utilitarian.

If I had a few hundred pounds to spare I would definitely grab one these:


Holster bag - perfect for cycling on those days when you don't need an entire rucksack. I picked up a similar bag at a charity store in Newcastle for £1. It's all leather and touch wearing and i can just sling it over my shoulder and go.

Asphalt boots - I practically live in my New Look Army boots at the moment. They're comfy and tough and go with everything. So I know these boots would be a good buy that I could wear to death.

Leather cuffs, silver rings, chunky brushed silver necklace. This is the way I like my jewelry, simple, tough, chunky, easy to wear. Luckily, Topman and H&M men's provide cheaper alternatives. Still wouldn't say no to one of those rings!

And my favourite piece of all - dog tags (more war motifs!). What I particularly like about these is that they come in four different colours - red for love, silver for hope, gold for trust and black for faith. I like the black ones - natch - and faith is personally very apt for me right now.

Wednesday, 18 November 2009

They're exclusive, I'm excited

Okay, I'm excited. I'm frequently excited so no news there but ask me why. Why am I excited? Well I'm excited because I've been invited to the fashion press preview of Vonrosen. They're sending a car and everything!

Vonrosen is new label from Berlin launching soon in the UK, that is so exclusive you can't look at their online shop without a password. As far as I can tell from the limited views on the website, the clothes are superluxe, neutral, paired down classics. They only sell online and they only sell to people they chose to sell to.
It's an interesting concept, this level exclusivity, especially in the current economic climate. It's either sheer genius or doomed to failure. Still you have to admire the detail that has been paid to marketing the product from the password protected online shop to the carefully thought out packaging (which has already won two red dot design awards) to the personalisation of clothing with an oval insignia, hand engraved with each customer’s monogram.

Of course, it could all be a case of smoke being blown up my nether regions but with all this mystery, intruigue and suspense, I am hooked. I can't wait to see what it's all about.

Friday, 10 July 2009

There's a lot you can do with Cotton... Apparently

The thing about celebrity and the money and fame it brings, is that people will keep knocking on your door offering you new ways to use your advantage to sell things. If you're smart, you choose wisely. You only get involved with projects that you know for sure that you can do (or pay some poor sap to do for you) and you leave the rest well alone.

But sometimes, you start to think you can do anything and that's when things go awry. Case in point: Fearne Cotton has just designed her first ever clothing collection. Now I may be wrong, but I think it looks shit. Not only does it look cheap, tatty and dated but it's also wildly and optimistically overpriced.

Take a look for yourselves:
Frankly, I've seen better stuff at BHS. The clothes are ill-fitting and boring. They make her look like a Mouseketeers reject. They don't even fit in with her edgy, rock chick image, so why do this?

There's moral to this story: stick to what you do well. Fearne Cotton, great at presenting on telly, pants at designing clothing. End of.

Saturday, 28 March 2009

Matthew Williamson for H&M preview

I'll state for the record now: I'm not a huge fan of Matthew Williamson's designs. That whole "Club Tropicana does Eurotrash in a floaty dress and jewelled tones by the Riviera" look is not really where my own personal style mojo lives.

So I can't say that I was particularly excited to hear that he was doing a summer collab with H&M. It just doesn't strike me as being anything special, and it's sort of done already. Afterall, for years now, he's been one of the Designers and Debenhams and you can always pick up something from his Butterfly range there. So where's the wow factor here? What would make me want to buy into this particular collection?

Having seen the preview images from H&M, I've got say the answer is: I don't know. The clothes are okay but nothing we haven't seen before. It would have been interesting to see something a little more edgy, maybe even boundary pushing, especially after the Commes des Garcons collab last year. But I'll be real, edgy is not what Williamson, does.

So my other question is: What was H&M thinking? Do they really think their consumer base is that boring? And how much will they be expecting us to pay for this?

Anyway, here are some preview images. What do you think?

Tuesday, 23 December 2008

I want it now! See by Chloe knit dress, £100 (sale) @Browns

It's true what they say: "age ain't nothin' but a number." What "they" don't necessarily tell you is that the flipside to looking young and beautiful for longer (like me) is that it kinda turns you into a big kid.

Which should be okay, but it's not because you are not a big kid. You are a grown up with reponsibilities and duties, and you just need to grow up already and start taking life a bit more seriously before you die!

Or so I've heard.

One of these supposed functions of being a grown up is to buy grown up clothes, which means not throwing away the housing deposit on one trip to Primark but instead saving for a wear forever "investment piece" (AKA blow the entire month's rent on a dress you'll wear once and then toss to the back of your wardrobe as long as it's designer). Which is why I have resolved to buy one grown up, investment piece before I die.

There's never been a better the time to do it, while stunned retailers everywhere declare silly season on their merchandise in order to shift as much as possible before the financially crippled masses stop buying altogether. Basically, designer clothing is going for dirt cheap these days, so why not "invest" now?

However, being the big kid I am, I still can't help gravitating towards the primary coloured, fun-looking, one-season-wonder fare. Like this dress:

It's gorgeous and totally unsuitable as an investment piece. In other words, it's perfect, I'll take it.

Thursday, 4 December 2008

High fashion and high kicks

Madonna is appearing in French bistro-inspired ads for Louis Vuitton, reports WWD. Can't say I like the old bag much, but I kinda like the new bags... And the shoes - although I can't say that I'm particularly happy about that spindly heel. I do hope they're not making a permanent return.
Madonna, Louis Vuitton

We get it Madge, you're 50 and you can still stick your legs in the air. You rock. *rolls eyes*

Madonna, Louis Vuitton

And is that another bloomin' grass skirt like the one from the Gucci party that she's wearing? I'm sorry, I don't know high fashion but I know when something ain't right. And that? Ain't right.

Tuesday, 2 December 2008

Lost weekend

I've been pretty much out for the count this weekend with the mother of all colds. I kid you not, the stuff that was issueing forth from my cavities was fully formed and sentient. Seriously. Needless to say, I had absolutely no wish to be out of bed or near a computer for any length of time.

Now I can just about move, I guess a little catch-up is in order.

Alison Whelan, FBC Chairman & Co-Founder; Dolly Jones, Editor of Vogue.com and FBC Board Member; Michael Herz, Head of Womenswear Design at Aquascutum; Courtney Blackman, FBC Vice Chairman & Co-Founder

On Thursday, and all thanks to the lovely Courtney, I attended a Fashion Business Club talk featuring Michael Herz, head of Womenswear Design at Aquascutum in conversation with Dolly Jones, Editor of Vogue.com. The place was packed. Not being a fashion insider myself, it was interesting to see what fashion types do/talk about. Interesting thing that came up included:

  • Young designers and fleeting fame - Michael mooted that maybe up and coming designers should actually go out and work with other well established design houses first before setting up their own companies.
  • The Aquascutum SS09 "blue collection" - a whole show of variation on the colour blue. I have to admit, I'd not heard of or seen it before now but it is interesting. Below are some items from the collection that I particularly liked:
  • Sustainable fashion - Apparently this is going to be the next big thing in fashion. And, no, it's a not all materials made from potato skins and organic cotton. Must find out more.
Friday evening I was overcome by an overwhelming desire to go shopping, brought about by some timely money off vouchers, I received by email. Part two, later.

Monday, 1 September 2008

I want it now! Maison Martin Margiela zip leather leggings at Browns, £735

Thanks to the swift sell out of the highly coveted Topshop leggings in August, we already know about the awesome power of the leather legging. The Topshop ones are cute but these ones right here? Are the Daddy. As if being merely skin-tight leather wasn't enough, check out the zip detail - looks great from the front in that sort of v-collar high-waist but those zips also go all the way round and down the back. Sex-ay!

If I had £735 to spare, I would, of course, buy them. Maybe a I should start a Maison Martin Margiela zip leather leggings fund? All donations thankfully received.

Sunday, 24 August 2008

Lacy days

Damn you Prada! I now, suddenly and quite desperately, want some sheer lace to layer in interesting and unexpected ways. I have a few lace items to play with but I wouldn't say no to this awesome skirt, last seen on Wendy B's blog:It's got exactly what I need: stretchy, pencil shape, no lining, and a really strong and wide waistband. It is perfection, but too far away.

I also want Rosiepop's beautiful, ebay-ed, lace dress, which she has cleverly layered over a blue shirtdress here:I've had a look on the high street but apart from a few tops from Topshop, I keep coming across lace prints or touches of lace or ready-lined lace, which isn't what I need. Come on high street, pull yer finger out! Sheer lace. For layering. Got it?

Wednesday, 16 July 2008

Karl/Karlotta


There are very few people on the planet with a look as iconic or instantly recognisable as Karl Lagerfeld's. His uniform of tight tailored trousers and jacket, black shades, pulled back white ponytail, and fingerless leather gloves, are pretty much a uniform.

Although I think the look has more to do with the silhouette and the palette of black white and grey than the actual clothes. Either way, you can see unkle Karl coming a mile off.

So when I saw him modelling a rather natty, neon yellow safety vest in a recent French public safety advert, I thought: "brilliant choice".

Then I got an evil little germ of an idea: since he is so manniquin perfect, wouldn't it be fun to dress Karl up a bit. Much like one of those cut out paper dolls with the little cutout outfits you could dress them in.

Which led to these (click on images to enlarge):



Why Unkle Karl, you are so veree chic! Hee!

This is fun... Anyone a dab hand with ye olde photoshop want to try it out? Send me your best efforts, pretty please, and I'll post them.

Images of clothing courtesy: Net a Porter, Schuh

Friday, 25 April 2008

Designalike special: Everybody loves Luella

It's been a while since I've done a Designalike, so I thought I'd give you a treat and do a special designalike on the special summer appeal of Luella. Also, sorry guys but Outfit of the Week is on hold till Monday.

Luella must have really hit on something for their SS08 collection. Some ancient bit of our collective female consciousness must've gone: "I really, really want to dress like a geeky girl and wear ditsy florals, a cape and bat-shaped glasses", because nothing else can explain why the High Street's wife and it's mother are doing the Designalike shuffle all over this look for summer. And we are lapping up the frilly dresses, ditsy prints and kookie looks like babes to the teat.

Yes, Luella does it much better, her material is of the finest quality and designs exquisite and exclusive. But what to do if you are not a millionaire heir-head? Head for the high street.

Look 1 - Ditsy skirt + superhero tee = Superditz
Skirt, New Look; t-shirt, Uniqlo

Look 2 - Ditsy blouse + plus prim skirt= Cheeky Geeky

Ditsy blouse, Matalan; paperbag skirt, Warehouse


Look 3 - Girlie prom dress + chunky boots= Pretty Grrrl
Dress, Boohoo; boots, Schuh


Look 4 - yellow ruffles + high street thrift= Cheap Chick
Dress, Red Herring at Debenhams


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Thursday, 24 April 2008

Offers, offers, everywhere...

Typical. I'm at my most broke, ever (okay, at least since the last time I was broke. Which is... Not terribly long ago... What?). Where was I? Yes, most broke ever, and suddenly the one-off offers are pouring in left, right and centre. It's so unfair! *scrunches up face and pouts like a hormone addled teen*.

Anyway, I figure if I'm not getting any joy out of it all, I'll at least share it with you in the hope that someone, somewhere, is flush enough to take full advantage.

Faith, one of my favourite high street shoe shops, is offering 20 per cent off everything online or, if you can be arsed to go into the shops, a buy one get one half price offer. Which would allow you to buy any of these:


Of course, when they say everything, they don't really mean everything. The Finsk collection is not on offer. So you'll have to pick up these totally covetable lace-ups for the full asking price of £65! Why, Faith, why?
Yoox are doing the mother of all sample sales with 90 per cent off on designer everything. Even as I type, articles are mysteriously disappearing, so you better get in there quick. You've got five days. Make them count.
Dress, Sinha Stanic; boots, Galliano, lace-ups, Le Silla ; wedges, Patrizia Pepe

ASOS are doing 20 per cent off selected heels. Here are a few you might want to "select" for yourself. So cheap, I might even consider buying a pair myself.

Topshop's mid-season sale is now on. So grab yourself a little ombre or a one shoulder wonder.
That's all for now folks.

Wednesday, 23 April 2008

Loving the Costume National look

I've just been reading up on the relaunch of the Costume National website on Vogue.com (on my "to do" list for ages). You know, anything with the word "costume" in the title, I'm there. 

I absolutely adore the SS08 lookbook. Love the model's hair, love the clean yet quirky lines of the clothes, love the shrunken blazer, knee socks, little dresses and skirts combo. Love, love love.

Perfect for a bit of fashion ogling. 


Click on image to enlarge

Image credits: Costume National

Wednesday, 16 April 2008

What is up with... designer uselessness

Sometimes I forget just how silly fashion is; how insignificant it really is in the grand scheme of things. It's a thing of whimsy and caprice; constantly changing. What's in today is out tomorrow, red is the new black, navy is the new plaid, etc, etc, whatever.

But I also freely admit that it's fun, that it fulfils a natural human need to adorn, to beautify, to be seen and to be adored. When it's taken too seriously you get things like stampedes on the high street and grown ladies who should know better staging impromptu sit-ins at Balenciaga. But, for the most part, it's a diversion that does nobody any lasting harm.

I like fashion. I like style. I think that shopping for clothes and dressing up as therapeutic measures or looking at fabulous people in beautiful clothing, is highly underrated.

However, sometimes fashion goes a little bit too far up it's own backside even for me. Now, you know I like the crazy. Hell, I think everyone should have a little bit of of the crazy. But there's crazy but useful and then there's just plain ol' crazy. The items below fall into the latter category for me.

Armand Bassi pom pom shoe - what? It's not hard enough to walk in heels without dragging that crap behind you too?




Chloe purse - I... really don't know how this is supposed to work. It looks like it should come with a manual.


Chanel ankle purse - I think Karl Lagerfeld is a genius but this is stretching into mad genius territory.




Chanel two-fingered glove - Unkle Karl's at it again. These gloves may keep your two fingers slightly warm when your flipping Karl the reverse V-sign. Other than that? I've got nothing.

Monday, 7 April 2008

Designalike: River Island Vs Dolce & Gabbana


Hang on, doesn't that River Island bag(top left) look a little familiar? That's because it's a sneaky rip off of a similar monochrome patchwork bag by Dolce & Gabbana.

But look closer and you'll see the subtle differences: the shape, the size, the fact that one is made from very expensive skins and the other is made from PVC.

Here's the dead giveaway however, one of these bags costs £40 and one decidedly doesn't. And, at the end of the day, that's all you really need to know.

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When design gets fugly

Friday, 14 March 2008

More offers!

My inbox is bursting with sales news and offers at the moment. Okay that may be a bit of an exaggeration. Let's say the offers are trickling in.

First up, fans of Paul & Joe clothing can get themselves up 90% off at the Paul & Joe clearance sale at the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane. Runs from 2pm today and over this weekend (till March 16). Get jeans from True Religion, Sass & Bide, Rock & Republic, Joes Jeans & J Brand for £30. Other labels in our sale include; J&M Davidson, Goat, Camilla & Marc, Cameron Taylor, Fleur Wood, Jovovich-Hawk, Laurence Decade, Maloles, Mint, Erotokritos.

If you're still hankering after more shoes, then get ye down to the Shoe Studio for 20% off the new seasons offerings. Quote promo code: 20SS08 at the checkout for your discount on cute peeptoe booties, strappy gladiator sandals, supercool wooden wedgies and more.

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