Over the past couple of weeks the fashion world has been inundated with news of more designer high street collaborations. And we thought that Matthew Williamson was exciting?
The H&M collaboration rumours have been rife since the grand Matthew Williamson announcement on who could possibly top that extravaganza. Missoni were in the running, yet they have just revealed that they will be collaborating with Converse for Spring/Summer 2010. Perfect for stylish men on a budget.
Jimmy Choo are stepping into Matthew Williamson’s shoes with a range that will not only include reasonably priced handbags and heels but also, as founder and president Tamara Mellon (above) explains, a Jimmy Choo for H&M clothing line will also be available! “We are privileged to be among the fashion greats who have been affiliated with H&M so far, and to be designing a collection appealing to fashion-savvy, street-smart women, and to be including some great pieces for men, too. Jimmy Choo will bring to H&M a sophisticated, fashion forward, accessible and glamorous collection – the perfect party pieces to buy now and then wear out that night!” The date is set for Saturday 14th November 2009.
These aren’t the only exciting recent announcements. Roksanda Illincic will be designing a fabulous range of seven cocktail dresses for Whistles (see top photo and below). The shop has already caught the eye of most fashion editors who have clambered to get hold of the AW09 accessories, but this will definitely make the store a high street hotspot! Limited numbers go on sale in September, so make sure you think up where to wear these fabulous creations whilst you’re in the queue! It’s bound to be a long wait!
Finally, Greek designer Sophia Kokosalaki is going to be combining her sexy designs with Diesel Black Gold for the ultimate in high-end high street chic. We certainly cannot wait to see what comes out of this one. Diesel chairman Renzo Rosso is clearly confident of his choice in Kokosalaki; “Her taste in high-end fashion is already known, but what people do not necessarily expect from her is her skill in dealing with denim and contemporary casual, the core of Diesel Black Gold.”
With the economic climate as it is, fashionistas need a reason to get up in the morning. These fabulously priced collaborations may just be it. Designers are realising that many people who cannot afford couture still want quality items. High street collaborations are the perfect way to solve this problem for buyers and also helps brands gain new customers. I am just waiting in anticipation for the next announcement!
This article was also published on Running in Heels.
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The fashion world is going crazy for America’s newest First lady. She epitomised class and calm during the whole election campaign for her husband Barack Obama, the president elect of the United States. Whilst the rest of the world goes mad for him, the fact that there is a black man in office and the welcome change from having Bush in charge, fashionistas are all over Michelle Obama. She stands at 5’11”, yet isn’t scared of sticking a pair of designer heels on and strutting out in front of the world. She has been praised for mixing high street with the lesser-known designers, such as Maria Pinto, Isabel Toledo and Thakoon and breaking away from the First Lady mould – away from Hilary Clinton’s skirt suits! Michelle wore a dress from H&M to one event and was even praised with a party in her honour thrown by none other than Anna Wintour herself! We look forward to what
she brings out of her wardrobe next! There is even talk of her gracing the cover of Vogue. It seems that with Carla Bruni-Sarkozy in France and our very own Sarah Brown, women no longer feel the need to hide behind their politician husbands in dowdy suits. The modern world of politics has a new breed of modern, fashionable women and Michelle Obama just stepped up as leader of the pack.
