The Duchess of Cambridge wearing Jenny Packham at the ARK charity gala

A host of stars, including The Duchess of Cambridge, have turned heads in her designs...but for many, Jenny Packhams’s label has remained off budget. But now the British designer is launching a cut-price collection for high street giant Debenhams.

The No.1 Jenny Packham collection will consist of women’s, accessories and children’s clothing designed exclusively for the store, retailing from £85 to £60 and lauches in April. The collection captures Jennys’ signature style across 19 dresses, available in soft metallics, florals, intricate prints and bold block colours all in Packham’s trademark wrapping, pleating and gentle draping in a variety of styles from floor sweeping maxi-dresses to organza prom dresses.  

The collaboration will also see Jenny’s first foray into designing childrenswear, as the woman’s collection is complemented by a capsule bridesmaid offer. The flower girl and bridesmaid dresses take Jenny’s signature elegance and attention to detail, to create lovely pieces for children, featuring georgette, lace and intricate embellishment.

The first eight dresess in the women’s collection will be available in stores and online in April. with the remainder arriving throughout the summer.

The first eight dresses in the women’s collection will be available in stores and online in April, with the remainder rolling out through the summer.

Jenny said, “As a young girl I was regularly abandoned in Debenhams Southampton whilst my parents disappeared off to search for the latest Teasmade or some other ‘must have’ electrical appliance. During this time I lost myself in the rails of 70’s polyester and dreamt of a line in fashion.

“Therefore it is only natural that I have chosen Debenhams to launch my first High Street collection.

“My aim always is to design styles that create glamour and excitement whether it is for the red carpet or a teenage prm.

“My collaboration with Debenhams is a great opportunity for me to offer my signature style at an attainable price.”

Jenny Packham will join designers such as Matthew Williamson, Julien MacDonald, Jonathan Saunders and Roksanda Ilincic who have also created capsule collections for the retailer.

With the luxury brand known for having an elite fan base, Packham’s purse friendly pieces are sure to be a hit with price-conscious shoppers. Stars such as Keira Knightley, Beyonce, Rihanna and Cameron Diaz have been spotted in Packham’s gowns and last year The Duchess of Cambridge chose to wear the designer on three separate occasions, the most memorable of which no doubt being the shimmering gown she wore to the ARK charity gala (pictured above)

 Belfast’s best loved vintage shopping event, Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fair returns this Sunday with an abundance of vintage glamour, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

It is difficult to establish which came first, the announcement that Baz Luhrmann was to remake The Great Gatsby, or the fashionable swing towards the fabulous style of the era, either way, it is hard not to enjoy this glamorous revival.

With reports last year that the films cast were being supplied with one off pieces from Tiffany & Co as well as rumours that Ashley Olsen, one half of the very stylish Olsen twins, had loaned her personal collection of vintage dresses to the film, fashion fans are eagerly anticipating the films release. If the stills which have been released so far are anything to go by, we will not be disappointed, as the vintage dresses and sparkling Tiffany jewels make up a truly beautiful film wardrobe. Images from the film set show actress Carey Mulligan, who plays Daisy Buchanan, wearing beaded chiffon dresses accessorised with strings of pearls, diamond head pieces, jewel encrusted rings and fur.

Though we will have to  make do with glimpses such as these until the film is released in December, the twenties influence has taken hold of the fashion industry, having featured heavily in spring and summer 2012 collections from designers such as  Ralph Lauren, (who previously designed costumes for The Great Gatsby in 1974 starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow) and quickly filtered down to the high-street, meaning that it has never been easier to add some twenties style to your wardrobe.

This style is perfect for evening wear, with tasselled trims, beading and feathers creating a luxurious look. By day, a drop waist dress in a pretty floral print is the easiest way to create the fun silhouette associated with the era, or you could opt for pyjama soft silk and cashmere. Be sure to accessorise your look with pearls, raffia, t-bar sandals and delicate scarves.

Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 201.
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Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2012
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Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2012 
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As confirmed on GraziaDaily by Royal etiquette expert Jean Broke-Smith, Kate will wear;

"A casual outfit for breakfast, a smart outfit - and hat -  for the morning Church service, a dress for lunch, a cocktail dress for early evening drinks, and a full length dress for the evening meal. The golded rule is nothing too short, too revealing or too gaudy."

Kate is yet to make a sartorial mistake, and though we only saw one of her five outfit options, it gave a good indication that she is unlikely to take a step in the wrong direction when it comes to the rest of her Christmas clothing choices.

She teamed a beautiful berry coat with a hat by millner Jane Corbett, who is a firm favourite of the Middleton family, having also designed the hat which Carole Middleton wore to her daughter's wedding in April.

The gorgeous diamond earrings are by Kiki McDonough and are thought to be a gift from Prince William (lucky lady!)

(Image from WWD)

When the rumours began that Alice Dellal was set to be the new face of Chanel , many were surprised. Could the star, who is known for her love of teaming fishnets with Dr Marten boots really be the new muse for the timeless and sophisticated brand?
 
It seems that the answer is yes. The fashion house has confirmed that the model is indeed is the face of the Boy Chanel handbag collection.
 
“[Karl Lagerfeld] had a crush on this unique, charismatic young lady, who is both a model and musician, during a photo shoot several months ago,” stated Chanel. “This previously unforeseen alliance finally became self-evident. Alice Dellal represents the perfect incarnation of all that is unique about the Boy Chanel handbag collection, which strives [to be] far from conformist notions of femininity.” Chanel told WWD 
 
Ms Dellal could certainly not be accused of being conventional. As well as sporting her punk-rock inspired look, the 24 year old is a drummer in a band called Thrush Metal and can often be found at London parties with her friend Pixie Geldof. Though she could not be more different from the current face of Chanel’s Mademoiselle range, Blake Lively, Karl Lagerfeld is known for having an eclectic taste, having previously chosen Lily Allen to be the face of the Cocoon range back in 2009. Alice’s androgynous look will her the perfect representative for the Boy collection, and will also make for a refreshing change to the classic Chanel brand.
 
Photographic evidence has come from WWD. The sneak peak shows the campaign being shot by Lagerfeld, and Ms Dellal is sporting a lady-like cardigan and bow in her plaited hair. Her trademark edgy look is still in place, with black eye liner and red lipstick in place. Perched on a dressing table in a gorgeous Haussmannian apartment whilst clutching a grey quilted bag from the collection, if images like this one are anything to go by, Ms Dellal has been a surprisingly perfect fit for Chanel!

Alice Dellal

Though the rest of us are wrapped up in our winter layers, battling through the wind and rain and preparing for snow, the world of fashion has turned it's thoughts to their Spring/Summer 2012 collections, and who should front them. 

It has emerged this morning that model and front row favourite Alice Dellal has been chosen to be the new face of a Chanel advertising campaign. 

The 24 year old, who is instantly recognisable thanks to her signature undercut, has become a firm fixture on the London social scene and when she is not modelling for labels such as Ermanno Scervine, she plays drums in her band Thrush Metal. 

Karl Lagerfeld

 
Though her usual outfits, consisting of ripped fishnets, denim cut-offs and biker jackets, may not immeadiately place her as the most obvious poster-girl for Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld will no doubt be taken by her mix of individulaity and affluency - her grandfather, Jack, is a property tycoon said to be worth £500 million. 

Lagerfeld is known for picking an eclectic cast of faces for Chanel, having recently chosen Blake Lively to front the Mademoiselle handbag range, while Lily Allen modelled sunglasses as well as the Cocoon range. 

If the rumours are true then Tellusfashion can't wait to see how the next Chanel campaign will turn out.

Blake Lively for Chanel

Lily Allen for Chanel