Luella wins "Designer of the Year" at British Fashion Awards

The British Fashion Council is delighted to announce Luella Bartley as the winner of the prestigious Designer of the Year Award. Ten other leading fashion figures were also honoured at the 2008 British Fashion Awards, supported by Swarovski, held this evening at Lawrence Hall, Westminster, London.

Hosted by broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, the ceremony saw designers, models, fashion editors and stylists, and industry VIPs joined by a glamorous line-up of guests and presenters, including Claudia Schiffer, Sophie Ellis Bexter, Alex James, and Erin O’Connor.

Milliner Stephen Jones received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design in recognition for his extraordinary career during which he has collaborated with fashion designers established and new, as well as creating masterpieces of headwear for other creative industries such as music, film and dance.

The Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator, which was renamed last year in honour of the late visionary stylist, went to photographer Tim Walker.

Jimmy Choo won the Designer Brand category. Headed by Founder and President Tamara Mellon, and CEO Joshua Schulman, the company which was founded in 1996 now enjoys the visibility of a major luxury accessories brand with 70 branded stores in many of the world's top locations.

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Wills Lifestyle introduces trendy A/W collection of jackets

Wills Lifestyle presents a wide range of trendy jackets for both men and women in its new Autumn Winter 2008 Collection.

MEN’S COLLECTION:
Influenced by the Old British style, the men’s jackets exhibits the sharp Prince of Wales signature styling element. Jackets with paisley printing and contrast collar and cuffs make an urban metropolis statement.

Color stories focus on season fresh palettes introducing Bordeaux, Blue, Purple, beige and color tones of Black, Gray & White, Pink & Green and Teal & Brown.

These fully fused and floating chest pieces range from 7000-18995. The fabrics like are Moleskin, Velveteen and soft Corduroy from European countries blend well with classy colors like Turkish coffee, pirate black and Kangaroo. All Clublife jackets for men are priced at Rs. 6,995/-.

Get in a sporty act with Wills sports collection, are an alluring array of Jackets crafted from fine corduroy, rare cotton moleskin and soft polar fleece.

WOMEN’S COLLECTION:

For women, nouveau casual wear represents a folk story incorporating tribal prints and hand techniques in Clublife. Key style includes exaggerated details like big sleeves and collars.

Women have a wide variety to choose from the jackets collection. The Wills Clublife collection offers a charming color palette - from bold red to romantic wines and shimmering fuchsias to classic blacks.

Will’s Classic presents a distinctive look with a combination of British elegance and modern chic. Women can choose from British pattern influence for waistcoats and jackets.The jackets are available in the range of Rs. 1495/- to Rs. 3000/-.

Trendy jackets from Wills Sports to get cozy in the chilly winters are available in an array of colours and hues. The collection comprises stylish knit and woven jackets with sporty detailing. The collection is available in the range of Rs. 1295/- to Rs. 3000/-.

The range is available at the Wills Lifestyle stores across the country.

About Wills Lifestyle:
ITC’s Wills Lifestyle has been established as a vibrant fashion brand for the premium consumer. Wills Lifestyle offers a complete lifestyle wardrobe for the premium consumer, incorporating the latest fashion trends for both men and women.

A nationwide chain of exclusive specialty stores provides the Indian consumer a truly 'International Shopping Experience'. Currently there are 53 Wills Lifestyle stores in 30 cities across the country, and the brand is making rapid strides in terms of expansion – doubling the number of stores over the next three years.

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Christian Audigier Announces Ed Hardy(R) Store Opening at the Houston Galleria Mall

Fashion designer Christian Audigier invites the public to the store opening and celebration of his newest Ed Hardy(R) store in Houston at the Galleria Mall, 5085 Westheimer Road, Suite B3587, on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The celebration will feature live music, DJ's from Houston's Number 1 Hit Radio Station 104.1, and special celebrity guest appearances. Champagne and hors d'oeuvres will be served, with free merchandise giveaways. In addition, the Ed Hardy(R) Spring 2009 collection will be showcased.

"Houston is a great city for fashion and I am inviting everyone to come celebrate the opening of my new store," Christian Audigier said. "It will be the one stop for all of Houston's hottest fashion needs. Everything is bigger in Texas, and our celebration is no different! Come on out and join us for the party!"

About the Christian Audigier(R) Companies:

In less than four years, Christian Audigier companies have launched nine popular brands, with over sixty licenses. He oversees an international portfolio of designer brands, including Ed Hardy(R), Christian Audigier(R), SMET(TM), Crystal Rock(TM), most recently Evel Knievel(R), C-Bar-A(TM), Savoir Faire(TM), Rock Fabulous(TM), and Paco Chicano(TM). His successful businesses include U.S. and international wholesale distribution, as well as U.S., online and international retail stores.

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