FASHION NEWS
NEW YORK TRAILS AUTUMN 2012 STYLES
New York Fashion week gripped the fashion world over the weekend, with top designers showing off their vision for the couture season ahead. The proceedings were dominated by rich fabrics, waist-defining jackets and some 1920s-inspired styles sparked by movies like The Artist.
Dresses featured strongly among the 90 or so designers showing autumn 2012 collections and navy was deemed to be the neutral colour of choice amongst the world’s fashionistas.
THOMAS PINK RUNS SHIRT AMNESTY
Thomas Pink is running a charity “Shirt Amnesty” this month to raise money for the Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children. The shirtmaker is inviting Thomas Pink customers to return their Thomas Pink shirts to any of its stores, excluding airports, concessions and outlets, where they will receive a £5 discount the same day. Any other branded shirts will also be eligible for this incentive and will also receive a £2 discount.
KATE MIDDLETON TOPS FASHION BUZZWORDS
Kate Middleton topped a fashion buzzword list for a second year running while pop star Lady Gaga disappeared from sight. The Global Language Monitor (GLM), which tracks print, electronic and social media for top words and phrases, said “The Duchess Effect” was its top fashion word for 2012. The proclamation came as New York began its Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week of runway shows and celebrity parties.