Vivienne Westwood

Fed up with playing safe? Indulge in a little H&M

Deconstructed: The Japanese label Comme des Garcons's collection for H&M Oh how I felt for the judges on Strictly Come Dancing, faced with the bray of mob rule demanding that John Sergeant, a man who hauled his partner around...

Antiques Vogue Show

By CAROLINE IGGULDEN and KATE JACKSON IT was once famous for ageing gents in specs and bow ties poring over ancient chamber pots in dusty auction rooms. Antiques Roadshow expert Katherine Higgins says: “Modern collectables are...

Lily Allen is Nylon's January '09 it-girl; Peaches has a dig at Victoria Beckham

January's issue of Nylon includes a little homegrown flavour, starting off with its choice of cover girl - Lily Allen. The popstrel shows off her trim shape and chopped locks for the latest issue, a taste of what is to come...

Peaches Slates Posh

Oh dear, Peaches Geldof is not a fan of Victoria Beckham.The so-called fashion connoisseur has hit out Vic in Nylon magazine.The socialite/journalist/DJ/designer/Bob Geldof's daughter made the statement in a column for the mag.

Otto Von Busch:Fashion Hacktivism

Quote OTTO VON BUSCH: FASHION HACKTIVISM The Swedish fashion artist, theorist and designer wants us to have fun with fashion and own it again by becoming a "fashion hactivist Text by Patricia Brien |...

Melissa t-bar wedges from Topshop

Take a close look at the shoes you see before you. Nice, aren't they? Everything from the curved wedge heels to the little peep toe and the shiny black patent... but wait. That's not actually patent, is it? No, it's vinyl. And...

Peaches Geldof Hates Victoria Beckham, Wants to Tittie Touch Courtney Loves Style

Most people who know me know I dont follow fashion. I mean, I just dyed the tips of my hair black for Gods sake. I hate stars who look totally overstyled, like Victoria Beckham ; give me Courtney Love...

In the lap of luxury, dog's paradise

Nov 20, 2008

paradise In a hushed silence, the Swedish designer Bjorn Gardsby delicately unfolds a tiny evening garment, decorated with angel wings and shimmering with 2,000 Swarovski crystals individually sewn on by his wife, Ann. Manfred...

Checks appeal

Ever since the chunky lumberjacks of my childhood, I've found tartan, the beloved symbol of kin, completely irresistible. It’s with joy I see the Autumn/Winter 08 collections burst with plaid designs formerly confined to...

More credit crunch busting tips... this time from Dame Viv

"Times may be hard but British fashion has always been eclectic. Women should try on their husband's jackets and even boxer shorts for size as outerwear. Wearing political badges is also a great look and kerchiefs worn as...