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Savile Row Tailor Patrick Grant Designs Menswear Line for Debenhams

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Tailor Patrick Grant has designed a menswear line for department store Debenhams, following in the footsteps of designers such as Jasper Conran and John Rocha.

The tailor joined the Designers for Debenhams initiative which has went from strength to strength and created a collection for the “classic yet contemporary”  man. The collection will be sold under the label Hammond & Co by Patrick Grant, branching off from the original Hammond & Co which was founded in 1776.

Grant told Vogue: “The Savile Row bespoke suit is the epitome of men’s tailoring. With Hammond & Co we have worked hard to ensure the synonymous cut, subtle flair and the perfect proportion is present through every piece. Hammond & Co is a house with a great history of excellence in sporting tailoring and we have done our best to remain true to this heritage.”

The collection is 70 pieces ranging from clothing to accessories including formalwear and daywear. It’s expected to launch for autumn/winter 2013-14 and will be avaliable to buy from 50 stores and debenhams.com with prices ranging for £14 to £299.

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Nicola Formichetti Confirmed as Diesel’s First Artistic Director

Renzo Rosso and a masked Nicola Formichetti. Source/Credit: Instagram/Renzo Rosso

Renzo Rosso and a masked Nicola Formichetti. Source/Credit: Instagram/Renzo Rosso

Designer Nicola Formichetti has been confirmed as Diesel’s first artistic director following his departure from his post as creative director at Mugler after two years of work.

Rumours had been circulating that Formichetti was indeed moving to Diesel and the stylist/designer only added fuel to the fire when he posted three photos of block red, black and white (the colours of Diesel’s logo) on his Instagram account. WWD reports that Formichetti will be responsible for the “total view of the Diesel brand”, taking charge of the marketing division and product development.

Chief of Diesel Renzo Rosso posted a picture of himself and a masked Formichetti on Instagram with the caption: ”I finally met somebody as crazy as I am. Welcome to the Diesel Planet, @nicolaformichetti. Enjoy!” The photo was later reposted by Formichetti himself.

Rosso also said: “I want him to do bigger things, different things. This is the right man to take the next step for a young company and a brand for people who are young of mind.” Vogue reports that Formichetti’s designs will not be seen until at least A/W14-15 but the impact he will have on visual marketing will be seen much sooner with his first advertising campaign expected in September. A statement from Diesel is expected today.

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Nicola Formichetti Heading To Diesel?

Credit: RexFeatures

Credit: RexFeatures

Rumours are emerging today that designer Nicola Formichetti is heading to take the lead at Diesel after announcing his departure from French fashion house Mugler yesterday where he worked as the brands creative director.

Despite no spokesperson for Diesel being reached, WWD report the collaboration should be confirmed shortly. Formichetti was the creative director at Mugler for two and a half years, joining the house in September 2010.

He spoke out about his reasons for leaving the post he was praised for transforming, saying he “wanted to do something else, even bigger, more global”. He added: “I really hope that the audience has enjoyed what we have done and appreciated our push to democratise high fashion, not only through the enjoyment of clothing but also through a total, inclusive fashion experience.”

I’ll let you know the latest!

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CONFIRMED: Beyoncé WILL Make Her British Vogue Debut in the May Issue

The high-definition official version of Beyoncé's British Vogue cover. Source/Credit: British Vogue

The high-definition official version of Beyoncé’s British Vogue cover. Source/Credit: British Vogue

Yep. The rumours are true. Superstar and goddess Beyoncé Knowles will make her debut as a British Vogue cover girl in the magazines May issue, which I reported had been leaked on March 29 - http://globefashion.net/2013/03/29/covergirl-leaked-british-vogue-cover-shows-beyonces-debut/.

Mrs. Carter is currently dominating the celebrity world with numerous magazines covers, dropping buzz tracks, her upcoming world tour (which sold out in the UK within three minutes) and her dazzling performance at the Superbowl back in February.. Mobile network O2 have revealed they could have sold out the O2 Arena in London 150 times with the demand they had for pre-sale tickets.

In her interview with Vogue, she opens up about this monster tour as well as things closer to her heart such as motherhood and marriage. Vogue report that she talks openly about “how motherhood gave her a sense of “audacity” and a confidence to share more of her famously private life, and how her brand of feminism is synonymous with today’s very independent woman.”

On the cover, Beyonce wears a striped blue Jonathan Saunders cropped top and a shimmering sequined skirt.

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Nicola Formichetti Leaves Mugler

Nicola Formichetti is departing Mugler.

Nicola Formichetti is departing Mugler.

Mugler’s current creative director is to leave after spending two years at the French fashion house.

Nicola Formichetti was recruited to helm the brand in September 2010, presenting the FW11-12 show soon after featuring an appearance from singer and close friend Lady Gaga. The news comes literally hours after I posted about him unveiling the image showing rocker Marilyn Manson as the new face of Saint Laurent.

In a statement, Mugler’s director general said: “”Nicola has accomplished our original mission of bringing his energy to the brand. With his talent for communication and understanding of modern imagery and design, Nicola has been instrumental in attracting a new audience which is undeniably crucial for the future strategy of the house. He will be a historical part of the Mugler legacy and known as the force that catapulted us forward.”

WWD has reported that the brand is due to unveil it’s new plans soon, plans that will capitalise ”on its highly successful legacy in fragrance and its new momentum in fashion”.

See Formichetti’s final line for Mugler presented at Paris Fashion Week here (FW13-14): http://globefashion.net/2013/02/28/pfw-mugler-autumnwinter-2013-14-collection-report-photos/

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David Beckham Reveals His Newly-Tattooed Torso in China

Photo by Rex Features.

Photo by Rex Features.

BEIJING, CHINA — Footballer and model David Beckham showed off his toned torso while speaking to a group of students at Peking University in China. The husband to fashion queen VB has been in the country for the past week promoting youth football in his new role as China’s football ambassador.

His new ink reads: “Life and death are determined by fate, rank and riches decreed by heaven.”

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Beyoncé Has “Personal Input” On the Design of H&M’s New Line + Becomes The Brands New Face

Beyoncé for H&M.

Beyoncé for H&M.

Superstar and businesswoman Beyoncé Knowles has been confirmed as the new face of Swedish fashion retailer H&M as well as having a “personal input” on the design of the new line.

The advertising images will feature Knowles reclining in a sun lounger on the beach, entitled “Beyoncé as Mrs Carter for H&M”, tying in with the title of her upcoming sold-out world tour. The images were shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin in the Bahamas earlier this year. Matadin has worked with other stars such as Lady Gaga in the past.

Her personal input has been tailored into focusing in on the four elements – fire, wind, earth and water – the star claimed herself. She told Vogue: “I’ve always liked H&M’s focus on fun affordable fashion. I really loved the concept we collaborated on to explore the different emotions of women. It was a beautiful shoot on a tropical island. It felt more like making a video than a commercial.”

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Rihanna’s Tour Bus Stopped at Border, WEED FOUND!

Credit/Source: TMZ

Credit/Source: TMZ

Superstar Rihanna‘s tour buses were stopped at the borders between Michigan and Canada and authorities have told gossip website TMZ that they found marijuana on one of the ten buses.

It’s reported that authorities smelt a strong scent of marijuana on one of the buses thus initiating a bus-to-bus search. Drug sniffing dogs were brought in and they directly went straight to one man, who was searched and found to have a small amount of weed on him. TMZ report he was cited with a civil penalty.

Rihanna was apparently not on any of the buses.

(via TMZ)

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Fashion Item of the Day

HAD TO FEATURE: Awesome Kitten Leggings from Abandon Ship Apparel!

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How AMAZING are these leggings?! I felt I had to share this somewhat hipster find with you guys as they just blew me away! Satanic yet  satirical, just what fashion seems to be turning into nowadays! I’m not a massive fan of this hipster scene taking over the blogosphere and social platforms but these were wow enough to win a space on my blog! Available at Abandon Ship Apparel for £20! - http://store.abandonshipapparel.com/product/kitten-leggings/

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Fashion Item(s) of the Day: 20th March – Giraffe Print Jacket and Shorts from Topshop

Today’s featured is sort of a bundle, two products with the same print. They go well together but I think they might go even better separately so I’m featuring them both.  The giraffe print is so quirky and has a comical effect but keeps it stylish and unique. Combined, I was quite unsure but there it is. Available at Topshop for £58 (jacket) and £34 (shorts) - http://bit.ly/Y6T9Y5

 

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