London Fashion Week Catwalk Picks Part 1

Amanda Wakely

Bora Aksu                                      Christopher Kane

Emilio dela Morena                                                 Erdem

Fashion Fringe Covent Garden                                       House of Holland

Issa London                                               Jaeger London

Jasper Conran                                          Jonathan Saunders

Julien MacDonald                                Maria Grachgovel

Matthew Williamson                                  Paul Costelloe

                         PPQ                                Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Photos courtesy of London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week AW 2010

Time flies so fast and London Fashion Week is coming again this February 2010 at the Somerset House to showcase collections for Autumn-Winter 2010.

Designers from A to Z such as Acquascutum, Burbery Prorsum, Christopher Kane, Daks, Emma Cook, Fashion East, Giles, House of Holland, Jaeger London, Jaspe Conran, Katie Eary, Luella, Matthew Williamson, Nicole Farhi, Orla Kiely, PPQ, Sass and Bride, Vivienne Westwood and many more....

Red and Black

This season, its all about colours.... the vibrant meets the dark.

Black is the colour of authority whilst Red is energy, passion and love...In the Japanese culture, black is a symbol of nobility. In business, “in the black” means making profit! For the Chinese, red attracts good luck and in India red represents purity and integrity.

This month, JulyTwenty will sample its red and black collection at the Boiler House in Brick Lane London from the 9th - 12th of July 2009. The dark shade meets the Vibrant shade – the '60s vibe – in stunning hard case handbags and clutches, handmade from Buntal material, an expensive natural component from the Talipot Palms. Plus London inspired organic cotton tote bags for £5!

Upto 70% off on collections from Alexander McQueen, Ash, A Timeless Culture, Avalon, Ayten Gasson Lingerie, Balenciaga, Black & Brown, Blank, Belstaff, Burberry, Chloe, Chris & Tibor, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Grab, Hobo International, Ital shoes, JulyTwenty, Just Jewels, Jimmy Choo, Lama Peach Ltd, Luella, Miu Miu, Missoni, Mogil, Moda Italia London, Prada, Paul & Joes Sister, Ruthi Orlin, Sergio Rossi, Thomas Pink, Tods, Versace, Vivienne Westwood, Made by Niki, Yas Silver & YSL. Plus many more! First day is always members only day.

The Secret Sample Sale

The Secret Sample Sale rides again at the Truman Brewery in Brick Lane on 30th of April to 2nd May 2009. This time a wide array of different collections from Alexander McQueen, Ash, A Timeless Culture, Avalon, Ayten Gasson Lingerie, Balenciaga, Black & Brown, Blank, Belstaff, Burberry, Chloe, Chris & Tibor, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Grab, Hobo International, Ital shoes, JulyTwenty, Just Jewels, Jimmy Choo, Lama Peach Ltd, Luella, Miu Miu, Missoni, Mogil, Moda Italia London, Prada, Paul & Joes Sister, Ruthi Orlin, Sergio Rossi, Thomas Pink, Tods, Versace, Vivienne Westwood, Made by Niki, Yas Silver & YSL. Plus many more!

Fashionistas make sure you have signed up for membership to make sure you can get your hands on the best lot on the first day. I am keeping my fingers crossed on runway shoes, with a bit of a wide fitting obviously. Pairs of shoes are usually less than £150 for a high-end designer pair. Not bad from £400!

This seasons must have clothes range from £10... yes I did not miss a zero there. They start from TEN pounds. from outdoor wear to glam party wear, the shortest minis to the longest maxis! These days when we can't afford the retail prices, we can always turn to the secret sample sale. Next stop will be in Chelsea in May or June so watch this space and get ready Sloane Rangers we are coming over!