Channel your inner Brigitte Bardot this fall and top off your look with a floppy felt hat. It’s officially the time of year that layering is a must and we all look for chic ways to keep warm. Toasty as the gear may be, you don’t want to spend the next few months feeling as though you’re suiting up for a ski trip rather than going to work or out to dinner! As much as we love beanies (and they are definitely a mainstay to stock up on this winter!), ‘tis the season to step out of your comfort zo

British high street retailer Ted Baker has been temporarily hindered in its long-running, multi-million pound legal dispute against its former insurers, Axa Insurance, when the High Court decided not to uphold a claim for the loss of profit after a series of thefts from its inventory. The fashion retailer said that it was “disappointed with this outcome” and that it was “considering its options” in a statement. Ted Baker added that this judgment “will have no significant impact on the financ

Discover a full fashion insight from the most influential trade show events around the globe, as Trendstop's trend experts bring you two must-have clothing styles for Spring/Summer 2015. Taken from our Apparel Tradeshow Overview S/S15 Report, both of these apparel trends offer fresh new directions for women's clothing ranges with forward updates on texture, print and influential key items. Softly Quilted Outerwear At Scoop International in London, seasonal jackets are transformed with soft,

Boxing gloves, high tech parkas, sports bras and goggles. These are just some of the items that will go on sale next week at H&M across the UK for its latest designer collaboration with Alexander Wang. We will cover the launchlive from London We will be in-store on its opening day, following the first drop of the collection on the shop floor and talking to customers and store personnel. Earlier this month the collection was unveiled in New York to rave reviews, mixing Wang's sport

If you ever need a perfect example—actually,make that three perfect examples—of power dressing for the office, all you have to do is watch an episode of The Good Wife. (Also, because the show is just SO GOOD this season.) And for the flawless supporting players, in the form of costumes, we need to thank designer Dan Lawson for creating Alicia Florrick's (Juliana Margulies) classic-meets-modern courtroom (and campaign trail!) style, Diane Lockhart's (Christine Baranski) edgier "Madison Avenue" fl

International trade show Pitti Uomo 87 has announced that Marni will be the menswear guest designer at its next event, which runs January 13-16 in Florence. The luxury house will present an exclusive fashion show for Pitti showcasing the development of its Marni Menswear line featuring its autumn/winter 2015 collection, which is composed of different elements including sport, utility, and tailoring. Consuelo Castiglioni, creative director of Marni, said: “Pitti Uomo has always celebrated

A tailored houndstooth skirt suit totally lies within the guidelines of most office dress codes. And if your workplace is a little more laid-back, try a wrap-front silhouette like blogger Aimee Song's houndstooth matched set. During the day, opt for your usual button-down shirt or light knit as a layering piece, then come 5:59pm, switch it out for a cocktails-ready graphic tee. Don't forget to swap out your pumps for a cool pair of metal-detailed ankle booties, like Aimee's Sandro ones that I'm

ctress Halle Berry has partnered with French lingerie brand Scandale Paris to introduce the brand globally and launch it in select Target stores and online at Target.com from this week. Founded in 1932, Scandale was recently rediscovered by Berry who has teamed up with lingerie manufacturer Erik Ryd, owner of Hop Lun (HK) Ltd., to introduce a collection of 10 items including bras and knickers to the American market, ahead of a worldwide launch in 2015. “I fell in love with Scandale while

As the temperature dips, most of our mornings read as follows. We wake up, agonize over what to wear for the day, finally come up with some ensemble and then cover it with a coat—but really, don't you just want to hang out in your bathrobe all day? Us too (sometimes, we do, ok?). Well, here's a solution for you comfort seekers! Today’s fall outfit inspiration comes in the form of a robe coat. Not only is the style beautiful and chic, but the transitional power of effortless draping and tailo

Russia has launched its own fashion council, similar to the national fashion councils operated in key fashion markets such as the British Fashion Council in the UK and the CFDA in America, to support its future talent. Announced at the Russia Fashion Week, which is held biannually in Moscow, by president and co-founder of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia, Alexander Shumsky, the council will bring together Russian fashion designers, manufacturers and educational experts who are actively involved