Inflight Magazine of Brussels Airlines

In vogue

Text Holly Shackleton
Images Rex Features, www.catwalking.com

Keep up to date with the latest trends and news from the world of fashion

Holiday packing done for you

The perfect solution for those who like to travel light – or with the misfortune of losing their luggage en route – comes from Swedish fashion label Acne, which has collaborated with luxury resort One&Only on a range of exclusive, pre-packed luggage promising clothing essentials for a week’s holiday. Chosen to complement the climate and exotic style of each One&Only resort – Mexico, Mauritius, the Maldives, Dubai, etc – each pack comprises of a stylish leather satchel packed full of Acne delights, including lightweight chinos, tops, dresses and accessories for both day and evening. Bespoke bags can be created on request with any other items requested by the client. www.acnestudios.com www.oneandonlyresorts.com

FACE OF THE SEASON

Jourdan Dunn is the supermodel whose name is on everyone’s lips. Hailing from West London. the 18-year old beauty, best known for her gazelle-like limbs, beautiful skin and upbeat personality, was first spotted in Primark two years ago. This season saw Jourdan in an awe-inspiring number of fashion shows – she was the first black model to walk for Prada in over 10 years – as well as securing the covers of countless style mags including Italian Vogue and i-D.

Little Black Dress

First championed by Coco Chanel back in 1926, a little black dress – or LBD as it’s affectionately known – is all you need to catapult your wardrobe into the new season and a must-have investment for any woman’s wardrobe. Use it as a blank canvas and accessorise it with bold belts and statement jewellery. Here are five of the best:

- COS (www.osstores.com) shoulder-strap dress, €100

- Dorothy Perkins (www.dorothyperkins. com) satin boob dress, €62, pictured

- A.P.C (www.apc.fr) bow dress, €254

- Twenty8Twelve (www.twenty8twelve. com)‘ebonised’ black lace dress, €311

- Preen (www.preen.eu) power dress, €850

STATEMENT JEWELLERY

There’s an easy way to update your entire wardrobe for autumn 2008: bag yourself an eye-capturing bit of sparkle. Statement jewellery ruled the winter catwalks and European favourite Mango is on hand with some affordable glitzy pieces of its own. Mango blue collar necklace, €18. www.mango.com

ZAHA HADID FOR MELISSA SHOES

Zaha Hadid, the architect behind the Chanel mobile exhibition and designs for the 2012 Olympics, has turned her hand from buildings to footwear with a cutting edge design for Brazilian eco-footwear company Melissa Shoes. Following in the footsteps of collaborations from Vivienne Westwood, Judy Blame and Alexandre Herchcovitch, Hadid’s shoe is a slick architectural sandal that wraps around the ankle – in eight colours.

www.melissaplasticdreams.com

Apple bags

Designer Ally Capellino has teamed up with Apple Computers on a range of stylish laptop bags guaranteed to look good and protect your computer from the inevitable knocks and bashes of a daily commute. Stand-out designs include the polished leather AO Ally Capellino Black Air Glove for MacBook Air, which is a soft, light design with green, quilted cotton lining and costs €149. “We wanted to give all of Apple’s die-hard creative customers the opportunity to purchase a brand with looks as good as the hardware that they are putting inside,” says Capellino. Available in both canvas and leather, each bag boasts a proofed cotton inner, stout leather base and padded strap. Sold in Apple stores worldwide. allycapellino.co.uk; store.apple.com

COMME DES GARCONS FOR H&M

This September sees Comme des Garcons join forces with H&M to bring its high-end avant-garde designs to the high street. Rei Kawakubo, the hugely influential founder of the Japanese label and famed for her artistry and challenging creations, joins an impressive list of designers who have collaborated with the high-street giant, including Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Viktor & Rolf and Roberto Cavalli.

Rei has designed womenswear and menswear collections, together with a capsule range for children, a unisex fragrance and must-have accessories. Key pieces in the highly anticipated collection include re-interpretations of her oversized, billowing men’s shirts, extra-wide pleated trousers and sculpted coats and cardigans for women. We guarantee you’ll have to hit the shops early if you want to get your hands on these. www.hm.com

Tartan shirts

Tartan added a splash of colour and life to the catwalks this autumn, from ruffled dresses and blazers at Dolce & Gabbana, to kilts at DSquared and flat caps at Vivienne Westwood. The easiest way to dip into the trend is with a grunge plaid flannel shirt.

SPLURGE

Dolce & Gabbana €730

SAVE

Miss Selfridge €32

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