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Keep up to date with the latest trends and news from the world of fashion
Chanel goes to Hollywood
All good things come to those who wait, and Los Angeles is the latest lucky destination where Chanel is opening a new boutique, on Rodeo Drive.
Modelled after a Chanel No5 perfume box, the extravagant store exterior features white gloss squares with black detailing. Inside, delicate white flowers and pearls set the perfect shopping atmosphere. The haute-couture mecca boasts everything from beach towels and ski goggles to walls lined with quilted bags and, of course, the classic, much sought-after Chanel suits.
Make a statement
Pioneer of ethical clothing Katherine Hamnett has designed a T-shirt for Prospect Burma, to help raise awareness of the plight of Burmese people. The ethically and environmentally produced T-shirts are made from 100% organic cotton and are emblazoned with the slogan ‘Free Burma’. A portion of the €55 price tag goes to the Free Burma campaign.
Hamnett has also reissued a selection of archive slogan T-shirts for the New Year, which are available to buy online. ‘Save the Sea’ and ‘Stop Killing Whales’ are among the messages from the 1980s, which are even more poignant today. Look good and put something back.
Eco fashion
What better way to start the New Year than by taking a responsible attitude when it comes to your apparel? Eco-friendly clothing brand howies has opened its first store on London’s Carnaby Street, bringing ethical clothing to a greater audience.
Launched 12 years ago from the living room of its founder’s flat, the long-lasting, high-quality clothes have built the brand an enviable reputation. But the company’s ethical mantra spreads further than the clothes – the shop’s interior is made from reclaimed wood chippings and recycled glass, with sustainable oak shelves from Pembrokeshire woodland, low-energy light bulbs and a reclaimed sink where customers can fill their water bottles. There’s also a button outside so people can illuminate the window display for 30 seconds at night.
ALL PUFFED UP
Impress – and keep warm – during the cold winter months with a toasty, timeless Moncler blue hooded jacket (€680). The kings of stylish skiwear, Moncler has been involved in pro-winter sports, mountaineering and general fashionwear since 1952. The company’s designs are great for giving the impression you’ve spent the day on the slopes even if you just showed up for the après-ski.
LOOK ON THE SUNNY SIDE
Step into 2008 like a true star with the much sought-after Balenciaga sunglasses. Fast becoming a must-have on anyone’s gift list, these are perfect for crisp winter days.
Paint job
Make a splash in the new year with Yves Saint Laurent’s painter shoes. With classic brogue shape, and kalediscophic paint splash detailing, hint at a liberated artistic mind even when you’re stuck in the office 9-5. Costs €470.
BROOKING NEW GROUND
He’s been causing a stir in the fashion world for some time and now acclaimed New York designer Thom Browne is coming to a high street near you. Browne has created the Black Fleece collection for Brooks Brothers, America’s oldest ready-to-wear fashion emporium, so you can nab one of his characteristic suits at a fraction of their usual price. The designs retain classic elements traditional Brooks Brothers customers have come to appreciate, adding signifiers to convey the spirit of Thom Browne.
Female fans will also be pleased to hear Browne has made his first foray in to womenswear, with a collection including his signature grey suits and cropped jackets, alongside capes and elegant evening gowns.
Stella skiwear
If your New Year’s resolution is to get fit, but you’re feeling exasperated by the lack of fashionable workout wear, fret no longer – Adidas by Stella McCartney has reinvented the gym bunny.
Launched in 2004, the critically acclaimed sports performance collection for women also offers technically sound winter sportswear that doesn’t compromise on style. Paying attention to contours and colour, stand-out feminine outfits include the Wintersports Performance Jacket with integrated avalanche-protection system, Wintersports boots and seamless baselayers that are perfect for hitting the slopes.
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