For Autumn/Winter 2011, Karen Walker took us to a '70s-era working-class disco hall in northern England called the Wigan Casino, an escape where the working class would trade uniforms for dancing clothes. Her collection reflected just that juxtaposition of joy and drudgery, although one wouldn't complain about wearing her sharply cut workwear-inspired docker's coat. The romantic, albeit Read more
No surprises that Céline's S/S campaign is a super minimalist affair. Our 2010 Designer of the Year Phoebe Philo is known for her refreshingly simple aesthetic, and we can definitely see her influence over the latest Céline campaign. Daria Werbowy works some sporty, side-striped pants — with, and without her top — in these images snapped by Juergen Teller (who also worked his grainy-lensed Read more
New years resolutions always seem like a good idea at the time ... and yet I'm always a little tardy when it comes to actioning them. On my short list of things to do in 2010 was getting fit ... I.E. Training for a marathon, booking tennis lessons, going to power plate classes ... but then I discovered a renewed love of cycling in the great outdoors. And the cool accoutrements that go Read more
Jimmy Choo have this week added to their footwear portfolio with the launch of a luxury trainers line. The shoes, which you can join a waiting list for now, are made of leather and suede and come in five different styles. There are three high top styles including this blue Tokyo style (below, left). It makes sense for the brand, who also recently announced a collaboration with Ugg, to expand Read more
Known for his breathtaking evening gowns favoured by celebrities on the red carpet each season (I'm still drooling over Gwyneth Paltrow's 2007 salmon coloured Oscar gown - momentous), New York based designer Zac Posen is launching a sportswear collection titled Z Spoke. Consisting of key separates such as knits, blazers, cotton shirting and khaki shorts, the 60 piece range is described as Read more
Alexander Wang isn't the only one inspired by sports. Set to replace BEBESPORT Nov. 5, PH8's take on sportswear is super sexy, slouchy pieces that aren't gym exclusive. Dressed-down chic dominates PH8's (pronounced 'fate') new collection. The look is ideal for the sporty chic chick (moi!) and check out the styling here — muted gray and black tones, dressed up with sequins, and just a splash Read more
Marchesa's gorgeous red-carpet gowns are a favourite amongst the red-carpet crowd and come 2013, we might be spotting celebs in the brand's signature style on the sidewalk as well with the new announcement of an upcoming contemporary collection. "I am not really a traditional American sportswear designer, so I am hoping Marchesa will have something to offer that is very different from what’s on Read more
Designers Liberty and Somer Watson (yep, sisters, hence the namesake label), aren't new to the fashion scene, but their Spring/Summer '12 offering marked their debut Fashion Week presentation. As their collection hit the runway you could almost hear the collective gasps from the crowd at what was a revelation of epic fashion proportions — these were clothes every woman craves to own, and wear, Read more
Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated shows for day one of MBFWA, the Ksubi boys brought their signature mix of street, surf, skate and sport together for their Spring/Summer offering. Styled by Christine Centenera who brought her effortless street style cool to each look, the collection gave a nod to double denim with lots of chambray layering. There was an old-school sportswear vibe; with Read more
