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The MayFair Hotel fronts fashion with Felder Felder + Sunday Girl.

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photo: Talented twins Annette (left) and Daniela (right) Felder of fashion house Felder Felder unveil their designer windows at The May Fair Hotel ahead of London Fashion Week

The May Fair Hotel kicked off London Fashion Week in style this week with the unveiling of their designer windows, exclusively created by talented twins Felder Felder and there is lots going on, including the chance to catch the amazing Sunday Girl.

The official hotel to London Fashion Week for the fifth consecutive year, The May Fair transformed its famous façade to reveal bold, vibrant scenes from the twins’ own collection.

On seeing their rock and roll aesthetic and signature feminine twist translated on to screens, Daniela Felder said “It makes us really proud to have our designs exhibited at the top hotel of London Fashion Week”.

Annette added she was “blown away – I’ve never seen our sketches on such a big scale before – they look so stunning and vibrant”.

Felder Felder have wowed the fashion world since the launch of the label in 2007, gathering a huge celebrity following including Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Alison Mosshart and Florence and the Machine. Winners of the respected New Gen Award for three consecutive seasons, they have also had features in Vogue, Elle, i-D Magazine and The Sunday Times Style.

Felder Felder will be launching their Autumn/Winter 2012 collection at London Fashion Week.

This is the second season The May Fair has transformed its façade for fashion. Other May Fair London Fashion Week celebrations include:

* The Eat, Sleep Fashion Package
* A brand new Sunday night DJ residency, “Sunday Girl @ The May Fair”, starting 19 from 6.30pm-8pm every Sunday night
* The May Fair Bar’s exclusive £100 Show Stopper cocktail
* Complimentary pink candyflossin The May Fair lobby between 5-7pm each day

Also at the Mayfair Hotel….

THE SOUND OF FASHION:
SUNDAY GIRL SETS UP @ THE MAY FAIR BAR FOR
LONDON FASHION WEEK

The May Fair Bar; the official hub of London Fashion Week and London’s young, glamorous and well-connected, has announced the launch of a new venture with one of the capital’s hottest fashion and music rising stars – Sunday Girl.

Described by The Observer as “The One To Watch” and fresh from collaborating with Martin Solveig and Firetrap; DJ, model and talented singer-songwriter, Sunday Girl (aka Jade Williams) will be celebrating LFW and setting Mayfair up for the week ahead, with the launch of her Sunday night DJ residency “Sunday Girl @ The May Fair” from 19 February.

Celebrated for being the “Best Hotel Bar”1 in the “Coolest Hotel”2, the May Fair Bar, in the heart of Mayfair, has an established position as the must-visit venue for London’s fashionable jet-set. This latest partnership with Sunday Girl is one of many which celebrates it’s fashionable and creative roots including sponsorship of the British Fashion Council’s London Fashion Week and the BFI’s Film Festival.
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Sunday Girl @ The May Fair will be mixing the coolest tunes, with old-school tracks and eclectic beats from 8pm-9.30pm every Sunday night. Support will be from the May Fair Collective; a set of
music stars from 6.30pm-8pm.

Said Sunday Girl “I’m really excited to be hosting my own Sunday night residency at the May Fair Bar. It’ll be a great mix of fashion, music, friends and cocktails. Come along – i’ll either be on the decks or on the dance floor!”

Said Bar Manager Marios Elias “We’ve long been associated with the top names in the music industry – Lennon, Jagger, Dylan, Madonna and Lady Gaga have all partied here over the years – but we’re really looking forward to supporting and providing a showcase for the next big name. It’ll be the first time we’ve ever had a resident DJ and I can’t wait to see the public’s reaction.”
Sunday Girl at the May Fair will launch on Sunday 19 February from 6.30pm-9.30pm. Entrance is free. For more information visit www.themayfairhotel.co.uk

Chinese creativity hits London Fashion Week

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The “Mountain, Water” themed show brings original Chinese fashion brands, EVE CINA and EXCEPTION de MIXMIND, to the London catwalk.

Eve Group is regarded as China’s leading high-end men’s wear groups. With more than 300 stores in China the group has five brands: EVE CINA, NOTTING HILL, KEVIN KELLY, JAQUES PRITT, and EVE CINA. EVE gains creative inspiration from Chinese culture with a Western style and confidence. The brand’s design signature is delicate traditional culture in modern city life.

Ladies wear brand EXCEPTION is one of China’s longest-established, most successful art and fashion labels. With over 90 outlets across China, its design is original and contemporary. Its popular sister brand, WUYONG (“Useless”), is a leading creative label.

“China is a huge focus for us right now and an increasingly important market for our designers. I hope that China’s creativity will be a highlight of this Fashion Week. London is a creative powerhouse and China has a burgeoning creative industry. If we combine these two I believe great things can happen. This is the goal of the China Britain Fashion Alliance which I launched last August”, says Harold Tillman CBE, Chairman of the British Fashion Council.

“EXCEPTION and EVE are examples of well established Chinese brands that have real potential to build international followings. Let’s hope London will be a platform for them to build on in the future”, said John Walford, director of the shows”.

Celebs gather in Hollywood to celebrate the launch of Marni at H&M

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Celebrities gather in Hollywood to celebrate the launch of Marni at H&M

Last night in Los Angeles the great and the good of film and fashion including; Drew Barrymore, Winona Ryder and Milla Jovovich were among the guests who attended a party to celebrate the launch of Marni at H&M. The event was held in a beautiful Hollywood residence and the event was hosted by Marni’s Founder and Creative Director, Consuelo Castiglioni, the Director of the Marni at H&M campaign, Sofia Coppola and Margareta van den Bosch, H&M´s Creative Advisor. As well as Drew, Winona and Milla, other guests arriving at the party dressed in Marni at H&M included Jessica Chastain, Freida Pinto and Andrea Riseborough. The collection will be available from March 8 in around 260 stores worldwide, as well as on-line.

“It has been an inspiring night, surrounded by a perfect setting and a great crowd. LA encapsulated the dream! It is not long before Marni at H&M is in the stores, and I am happy to share these magic moments with everybody.” Consuelo Castiglioni, Founder and Creative Director, Marni.

“It’s nice to see again the people I worked with on the project for Marni and H&M. With the film I just tried to do something that fitted with the mood of the collection, the fantasy and the fun of fashion.” Sofia Coppola

In a classic Hollywood house in Los Angeles, around 200 guests gathered to celebrate Marni´s collaboration for H&M, a collection full of Marni’s signature print and colour arriving just in time for spring. Guests were given the chance to enjoy an evening in an atmosphere captured by Sofia Coppola’s campaign for the collection, as well as an exclusive performance by Bryan Ferry.

Marni’s collection for H&M is all about freedom and experimentation, Marni prints and colours intended to mix and match together in a playful way. Everything goes with everything, making African prints the perfect companion to Bauhaus modernity, and sporty silhouettes sitting with more feminine shapes. The collection also includes a full range of shoes, bags and charming accessories to create a total Marni look at H&M. Meanwhile for men, Marni offers a fresh take on menswear staples, with a subtle use of print and a softened use of colour.


“I love H&M and I love Marni. I love how H&M are bringing the regal, chic clothes of Marni to everyone.” Drew Barrymore

“I’m a huge fan of Marni, I have been for years. I love the whole idea of taking high fashion and making it affordable and accessible with H&M.” Winona Ryder

“Tonight has been magical. It is as if Sofia Coppola’s campaign for Marni at H&M has come to life with this party in Hollywood. It’s been amazing to see so many personalities wearing the Marni at H&M collection. I can’t wait for these looks to go into stores so everyone can wear them for themselves.” Margareta van den Bosch, H&M’s creative advisor.

How To Pose For Photographs

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FIND YOUR FASHION FACE WITH CHAMBORD AT LONDON FASHION WEEKEND. Fabio Affuso tells you how to pose for photographs.

 

– Chambord Returns to London Fashion Weekend for its 11th Season –

– Leading fashion photographer Fabio Affuso is back in the Chambord Platinum Club Lounge, showing guests how to shine in photos –

Chambord, the ‘spirit of fashion’, will be making a welcome return to London Fashion Weekend in February 2012 for its eleventh consecutive season, bringing with it an added touch of French chic to London’s exciting fashion scene.

 

Chambord black raspberry liqueur is proud to be the spirit sponsor of the main bar and the Chambord Platinum Club Lounge.  London Fashion Weekend visitors will be able to enjoy Chambord’s finest cocktails including the classic Chambord Royale and French Martini.

 

FIND YOUR ‘FASHION FACE’ IN THE CHAMBORD PLATINUM CLUB LOUNGE:

Back by popular demand Chambord is once again teaming up with leading fashion photographer Fabio Affuso to show you how to find your ‘Fashion Face’.  Fabio will share his expertise in the Chambord Platinum Club Lounge; showing guests how to strike a fashionable pose ensuring that guests always look their best in photos.

 

The sessions with Fabio Affuso will run on at the following times:

Thursday 23rd: 8.45pm – 9.45pm

Friday 24th: 12.45pm – 1.45pm and 8.00pm – 8.45pm

Saturday 25th: 10.15am – 11.15am and 5.45pm – 6.45pm

Sunday 26th: 10.30am – 12.30pm.

 

If you are a Platinum Club Lounge ticket holder, there is no need to pre-book these sessions. Guests at the Chambord Platinum Club Lounge will receive a complimentary Chambord and Champagne and a canapé reception to enjoy while you practice your ‘Fashion Face’.

 

You will also have the chance to win an elegant Alison van Der Lande handbag.  You’ll be given the chance to have your photo taken with the bag, and the one that is judged to have the most fashion flair will win the bag*.

 

To get you started, here are a few of Fabio’s top tips:

1. The most important thing is to relax and feel good about yourself.  If you feel fabulous you will look fabulous too!

 

2. Everyone feels most comfortable with one side of their face, and most likely that is their better side.  Discover your best side and make it shine!

 

3. Light is a very important aspect. Position yourself so that the light shapes your face and highlights your best side.

 

4. Some people love to pucker their lips and brows, but don’t overdo it.  It can look good with some faces, however if you do it all the time soon your pictures will look all the same.

 

5. Remember to have fun!

 

THE CHAMBORD BAR:

After viewing some fabulous designer collections, why not relax in the Chambord Bar and indulge in the spirit of fashion’s rich velvety taste with the signature serve, the Chambord Royale.  Made from black raspberries, and hints of Madagascan vanilla, Moroccan citrus peel, XO cognac, honey and delicate herbs and spices, Chambord will be the perfect drink for fashionistas everywhere.

 

Win London Fashion Weekend Tickets. 4 Pairs to Give Away

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Win The Ultimate Fashionista Day Out!

Frost has a pair of VIP tickets and three pairs of runner up tickets to London Fashion Weekend 2012.

Chambord, the ‘spirit of fashion’ will be making a welcome return to VODAFONE London Fashion Weekend in February 2012, bringing with it an added touch of French chic to London’s fashion scene as well as hosting the exclusive Chambord Platinum Club Lounge.

Chambord black raspberry liqueur is the spirit of fashion and has been enjoyed by the style elite at some of the most exclusive designer parties.

Do you and your friends live and breathe fashion? Chambord and Frost magazine is giving you the chance to follow in the footsteps of the fashion crowd and win the ultimate fashionista day out. You could win a pair of tickets to London Fashion Weekend, plus entry to Chambord’s Platinum Club Lounge. Here you can enjoy a complimentary Chambord and Champagne while learning how to strike a model-worthy pose thanks to top fashion photographer Fabio Affuso who Chambord has enlisted to help you always look your most fashion fabulous in photos. Three runners up will win a pair of standard tickets to London Fashion Weekend.

For your chance to win follow @Frostmag on Twitter, and then tweet: ‘I want to go to London Fashion Week with @Frostmag and Chambord” or sign up to our newsletter. The winners will be revealed on Wednesday.

Over 18’s’ only we are afraid!

PLEASE ENJOY CHAMBORD RESPONSIBLY

This competition is now closed.

EAT, SLEEP, FASHION AT THE MAYFAIR HOTEL

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London Fashion Week starts tomorrow and one of my favourite hotels is the official sponsor. I have had many a good time at The May Fair Hotel.

You can Live like the fashion elite, as The May Fair Hotel introduces its Eat, Sleep, Fashion package for February London Fashion Week. A hotel located in the heart of Mayfair, the May Fair is THE fashion hotel; proud to announce its status as the official hotel of London Fashion Week, for the fifth year running.

As ever fashion week brings fierce fashion fervor to London, with everyone wanting to be part of the enviable fashion scene. Now you can, book a weekend stay between February 10th – February 26th 2012 to take advantage of this exclusive overnight package, which includes £100 to spend in the hotel’s stunning Quince Restaurant & Bar; all from just £350. (per room, per night).

The package also includes an overnight stay in a superior room, a full English breakfast and Champagne and chocolates delivered to your room. The Quince Restaurant & Bar is the place to be and be seen during fashion week; with its modern Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, from chef patron Silvena Rowe, and its Ottoman Empire-inspired design, the dining experience here is one of relaxed sophistication, offering an exciting insight into the beauty and scents of the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Finish the evening off, like a true fashionista, in the hotel’s uber cool May Fair Bar, where you can sample the latest cocktail creation from the bar’s renowned mixology team – The Show Stopper. Don’t miss the launch of the capital’s hottest rising star, in fashion and music, Sunday Girl. The new Sunday night DJ residency “Sunday Girl @ The May Fair” will kick off on February 19. Mixing the coolest tunes, with old-school tracks and eclectic beats from 8pm-9.30pm every Sunday night, Sunday Girl will be supported by the May Fair Collective; a set of music stars from 6.30pm-8pm. On February 19, Jesse Wood son of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood will be the first to support Sunday Girl.

For those who feel in need of some reviving spa time, the May Fair Spa has created a number of express treatments to deal with LFW fatigue, in particular The Crystal ‘Face of Fashion’ Massage (30 mins £55), which will leave you feeling fresh-faced and glowing with radiance. For those suffering with tired, aching feet the Fashion Eco Chic Pedicure (50 minutes £65.00) nourishes and softens. Only organic products are used, leaving you revitalised with aromas of peppermint, lavender and geranium.

Even if you don’t have front row tickets, you’ll feel part of the LFW scene at the May Fair, as live catwalk shows will be screened around the hotel and complimentary pink candy floss handed out to guests between 5-7pm each day.

For further information please visit www.themayfairhotel.co.uk

London Fashion Week to You

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London Fashion Week is an initiative Organised by The British Fashion Council, (BFC). The aim; to strengthen opportunities for British designers and showcase their work globally. With our increasing media and technological resources, since the very first LFW back in 1984, the show and its exhibition has gone from strength to strength. With accessibility to LFW being at its very best, the BFC have made sure that no-one will miss out.
With an array of activities on offer over LFW, the misconception is that it is all parties and catwalks. For most part, it is, but that is not the only thing which makes London Fashion Week special. With the introduction of live streaming in 2010, anyone can watch the shows as they are being aired, as well as watching the digital installations and film screenings too. So if you’re not lucky enough to have a ticket, make sure you check out LFW TV for all the latest.Across the capital, there are numerous activities and flash sales in light of LFW which are designed to bring the best of LFW to you. Join the buzz with my top picks of what to do to celebrate this momentous event;
Selfridges have teamed up with 2012’s Bright Young Things to bring you a series of Workshops and events which you can check out here ;

Motel Rocks the popular fashion retailer is holding a one off Sample Sale at their London Showroom on Thursday and Friday to make the momentous week. Get in their early though ladies to grab your favourite pieces.
A host of fashion shows will be available to the general public including:
The Good Fashion Show in Bloomsbury;
Showcasing the best ethical and Eco-friendly fashions…
And,
A Catwalk Show and A Film Premiere;
Showcasing work by the designer Danish Wakeel, this is an evening to remember with canapés cocktails and goodie bags.
Best of all, 10 per cent of all ticket sales go to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.
Details for both these events can be found at:
thegoodfashionshow.org
If you are out and about, you can catch the Catwalk screenings on the large screens outside Somerset House  and at The Mayfair Hotel
…and if that’s still not enough be sure not to miss out London Fashion Weekend. The capitals best Premium shopping event from the 23rd-26th



Keshini x
For all the latest from LFW follow @keshinimisha

Diane von Furstenberg Announces the DVF Awards

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Diane von Furstenberg Announces the DVF Awards and Nominees for the People’s Voice Award
Third Annual Award Honors an American Woman Chosen by Public Vote

On Friday, March 9, 2012, the third annual DVF Awards will take place at the United Nations in New York during Newsweek & The Daily Beast’s Women in the World Summit held March 8-10 at Lincoln Center. The DVF Awards were created in 2010 by Diane von Furstenberg and The Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation to recognize and support women who are using their resources, commitment and visibility to transform the lives of other women. These are women who have had the courage to fight, the power to survive and the leadership to inspire. Each year, five awards are given to women who have demonstrated leadership, strength and courage in their commitment to women’s causes.

Among those five is the People’s Voice Award, the recipient of which is chosen by the public, through online voting at dvfawards.com.

This year’s nominees for the third annual People’s Voice Awards, as selected by The DVF Awards Board of Advisors, are:

Diane Latiker (Kids Off The Block, Inc.)
Layli Miller-Muro (Tahirih Justice Center)
Andrea Powell (FAIR Girls)
Jennifer Valoppi (Women of Tomorrow)

Public voting will launch online at dvfawards.com on Thursday, February 2 and last through Wednesday, February 15th.

“The People’s Voice Awards have been a great success in the past two years,” says von Furstenberg. “Last year, over 35,000 people voted online for the woman who inspired them! This year, we are proud to highlight four truly exceptional nominees who are doing incredible work on behalf of women.”

Last year’s People’s Voice Award recipient was Taryn Davis of The American Widow Project. Since receiving the grant, Davis has been named one of CNN’s Heroes of the Year and one of Glamour Magazine’s 21 Amazing Young Women, among other accolades. What is more, The American Widow Project has doubled the amount of widows it has served and is currently launching a new website in order to connect to countless more.

Supported by The Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation, the People’s Voice Award aims to provide the recipient with the exposure and resources needed to extend her critical efforts on behalf of women’s causes. The winner will receive a $50,000 award from the Foundation to sustain and expand their extraordinary efforts. The People’s Voice Award winner will be honored at the DVF Awards on March 9th, 2012 at a ceremony hosted by Tina Brown and Diane von Furstenberg.

DIANE von FURSTENBERG, one of the premier names in American fashion, was founded in 1972 by the designer. Renowned for its iconic wrap dress and signature prints, DVF has grown into the global luxury lifestyle brand it is today. Its distinctive collections are sold in over 70 countries and in 44 namesake retail boutiques worldwide. A firm believer in the infinite power of women, Diane von Furstenberg sits on the board of Vital Voices and has organized initiatives worldwide to support their activities, including the Artisan Handbag Design Competition, the Wonder Woman Comic, and the Proud to be Woman campaign. In addition to DVF’s commitment to women’s empowerment, Diane is a supporter of the Friends of the High Line and played an integral role in the redevelopment of the elevated rail tracks into a public park. As President of the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America), Diane is an advocate for American fashion and a mentor to its growing community of designers.