A capital letter V is recognised by many cultures as the sign of victory, but in the dictionary of haute couture, it means Valentino; the sum of thousands of stylish designs forged in time. Somerset House is now showing “Valentino: Master of Couture”, a retrospective exhibition that focuses on haute couture created by the legendary...Read More
With Fashion Week fast approaching, and Autumn/Winter 2013 collections nearly ready to be shown, the New Year brings with it shops full of sales in preparation for new Spring attire to take over the rails. Predictable but pretty, pastels are guaranteed to break into our wardrobes following the dark shades of winter. Despite popularity, the...Read More
It is not a secret that fashion trends always come back, year after year we think we have discovered something new but the inner truth is that there are always elements from the past that already marked a style in time. This Christmas, looking back through my mum’s wardrobe, I found many dresses from the...Read More
From inanimate objects to Karl Lagerfeld’s cat or even political movements, any number of things can get a designer’s creative juices flowing, but throughout fashion history it is often an individual that defines the look of the time and becomes a muse for fashion world. Fashion has seen many icons rise and fall but few have...Read More
With Christmas been and gone, it was time to tuck the turkey filled tummy into the trousers, celebrate the move into new year and bid farewell to 2012. It has been a good year for Britain, with a prodigiously patriotic, high spirited and successful Olympic games, the announcement of a new heir to the throne...Read More
Here at Maggie Semple Ltd we have some truly amazing and talented bloggers and we thought it was about time you met them. So here they are, we know you will love them as much as we do… Hattie Lee Name? Henrietta Lee (Hattie) Age? 22 What is your Treasured garment? My beautiful Topshop cape...Read More
As we are sat slumped on the sofa after a day or two of massive overindulgence, there are a lot of people contemplating what to do with their unwanted Christmas presents. In fact, it’s a pretty safe bet that, if you were to search eBay for the most recently listed items, the vast majority would...Read More
There seems to be an endless stream of fashion revivals these days and you can’t help but notice that many originated as trends that people tended to look back upon with scorn, or embarrassment. That is, until they appeared back on runways and the High Street, becoming huge hits once again with the next generation....Read More
Is your wardrobe ready for Christmas? Choosing the right outfit for each occasion may be tricky, that is why we have talked to Jessica, from the style consultancy ‘Estilo V’, for some advice that will ensure you can enjoy the party season while looking absolutely fabulous… Every woman has a different shape, but could you...Read More
There is nothing worse than having a great outfit ruined by the wrong coat, so let’s get one thing clear straight away; one coat is never going to see you through a British winter. Luckily there is a whole array of different styles to choose from this season so the biggest problem you will have...Read More
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