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Silk
The fashion trends of autumn/winter 2016 are versatile, glamorous and charged with creative electricity. They are indulgent and opulent, offering a new sartorial ground for those who wish to up their game. So this season ditch your Stan Smiths and oversized plaid shirts and add a some glamour to proceedings with a hint of winter luxe…  ...
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There’s no such thing as a miracle cure when it comes to wrinkles, because if there was we’d probably all be throwing our money at it and lathering up our faces on a daily basis. But unfortunately as much as the big brands try to sell us on these anti-aging ‘miracle’ creams, there’s only a few...
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Many of you know that my personal clothes are designed and made in Italy by my Italian designer. I have known Hilla for 15 years and during that time she has made, from exquisite Italian fabrics, my work and evening dresses, ball gowns, trousers, skirts and jackets to fit my body and style. I asked...
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Having started life as protective clothing for workman, the humble dungarees have once again popped into the fashion conscious. Think dungarees aren’t for you? Think again! So many styles means there is an overall for everyone.  Traditional Dungarees Traditional dungarees are trousers or jeans with a bib attached by braces and date back as far...
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“I think we always think of Goddess like she is draping, that she is very delicate, so my Goddess is more ‘don’t look at her like she is an innocent Goddess’, but rather she will slaughter you”. Direct to the point, this is how Bernard Chandran defines the essence of his new collection ‘Venus in the...
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Entering the Garde Républicaine’s training hall, with seats deployed by destinations’ from around the globe, it was clear that Franck Sorbier planned to take us on a sartorial journey. Opening the show in a delectable floor length gold crepe gown, adorned with intricate brocade patchwork, singer Kimbra whimsically enticed the pièce de résistance – a breathtaking...
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Opening with an electro wildfire inspired soundtrack of running water and woodpecker birds, John Roach sent silhouettes adorned with delicate floral appliqués down his SS14 catwalk this LFW. First came the white and red; petals were scattered and cascading along hems, soft white A-line skirts were teamed with cropped sheath tops in transparent silks and...
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Richard Nicoll | Bridal | Topshop | Collaboration
Wedding season is upon us once again and the Semple office is buzzing with wedding chatter a go go. This is not because a member of our team is getting married (guys, you still have a chance) but instead this delirium is fuelled by outright shock and disgust stirred up by Richard Nicoll’s Topshop collaboration....
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