Alexander McQueen

 Alexander McQueen 

17th March 1969 - 11th February 2010

Alexander was a british fashion designer and couturier best known for his in - depth knowledge of bespoke british tailoring. He is also known for having worked as chief designer at the French Haute Couture house Givenchy and for founding his own label under the name Alexander McQueen.

His achievements in fashion earned him four british designer of the year awards ( 1996, 1997, 2001 and 2003) as well as the CFDA'S ( Council of Fashion Designers of America)  internation designer of the year award in 2003.

On the anniversary of Alexander McQueens death, the label shows no sign of slowing down. Alexander McQueen gone but not forgotten. One year to the day since his death, the late great designer is still a fashion tour - de force.

Style Tips

COLOUR: Break traditional colour wheel rules: blues plus green and red plus pink are desirable contrasting combinations this spring.

Pair brightly coloured trousers with a simple white tee, vest or tube top. It's springs fastest style solution.

WHITE: Tailoring: Pair a sharp white suit with a crisp white shirt.


DENIM: Lose the skin tight skinny jeans, Its's all about the low slung cuts, new season jeans are best worn loose fitting and belted at the waist.


TANGERINE: Tame your tangerine - use a contrasting rich colout to temper the shade. Try a touch of turquoise, a dash of hot pink or a flash of glossy gold.

Trends

Colour Splash

The catwalks were a riot of dazzling brights this season, as sumptuous jewel tnes and glowing fluoros exploded across the collections. Bold bright colours is a must this spring/summer.

White Spirit

From precision tailoring to exquisitely simple evening gowns, this spring/summer's whites have a crisp, clinical elegance that is pure perfection.

Do - it - all - Denim

From weekend pinaforms to workday suits, denim rules seven days a week.

Tangerine

Zesty shade of orange give even the most ladylike looks a vibrant, youthful flair. Suddenly its cool to be orange.

Nude

Fluid, figure - hugging fabrics in the softest second skin shades present an elegant alternative to this season's rainbow brights.

Info

Designer warehouse sales:

5 - 6 Islington studio's

thane villas

London

N7 7NU

Womenswear : Feb 11th 10am - 8pm   

   12th 10am - 6pm

13th 11am - 5pm

Menswear : Feb 18th 10am - 8pm

19th 10am -6pm

20th 11am - 5pm

Entrance fee £2

DESIGNERS AT DEBENHAMS

14th Feb : Jonathan Saunders, Roksandra lllincic, Preen and Jonathan Kelsey are the new designers on the block for the Edition line.

JILL SAUNDERS AT UNIQLO

2nd Feb: Jill saunders fourth Uniqlo +J collection, featuring colour contrast, sporty blouses, 70s - style kaftans and clasic - cut jackets.

Tom Ford in London

Tom Ford will show his second womenswear collection at London Fashion Week this month. Rather than a full scale show or presentation on the british fashin council's official calender, it's thought he will hold intimate press sales appointments.

London appointments are set to be attended by only a handful of key editors and the pictures, like those taken at his first show, will likely be embargoed until just before the collection launches.

Going Green

H&M is unveiling a brand new line called Conscious Collection for womenswear, men and children.

The collection is made from enviromentally friendly and greener materials such as organic cotten and recycled materials.

The collection features a minimalist tailored look combined with beautiful lace, frills and drapping. The collection also includes an essential white blazer and pleated trousers for a more clean tailored look.

The Conscious collection will be in a H&M stores from 14th April