Kirsten Goss exclusive design to go under the hammer at Christie's

This June will see a Kirsten Goss design go under the hammer at Christie’s for the first time. The exclusive piece has been created in 18kt yellow gold and set with an ombre of diamonds. The ring entitled ‘refuge’ will be auctioned on behalf of wildlands conservation trust, raising awareness and funding for rhino conservation. This auction (taking place on 12 June) also marks the launch of the Kirsten Goss ‘precious’ range; a new solid gold collection, combining precious materials and unusual cuts of stones, available in-store from September with prices starting from £350.00.

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Harper´s Bazaar and Browns reveal limited edition designer T-shirts

Harper’s Bazaar, in partnership with Browns, has brought together some of Italy’s top female designers to create a range of limited edition T-shirts in aid of Women for Women International, a charity helping women whose lives have been affected by war.

Donatella Versace, Frida Giannini for Gucci, Veronica Etro, Angela Missoni, Albert Ferretti and Rossella Jardini at Moschino have all put their style on the limited edition t-shirts, resulting in a range of different designs; from Donatella Versace’s bold, geometric shapes to Gucci’s fun balloon design, and the tribal-luxe print of Angela Missoni.

The t-shirts (£39.00 each) are available to buy globally on www.browns.com and in stockists worldwide from early March. Each designer has also been photographed by Charlie Gray in the t-shirts for a feature about the project that will appear in the April issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK, on sale this week.

Loewe unveils new limited-edition collection

Loewe is introducing Cherry Blossom, a limited-edition collection of leather goods launching to coincide with the start of Spring. The collection comprises five pieces; three bags, a zip-around purse and a bag charm.

Loewe’s signature bag, the Amazona, is constructed unlined from bonded calfskin and suede. This design also features perforations in the shape of semi-cut flowers, these have been created by high-pressure water jets. The Ala design features 368 flowers that have been mounted by hand, taking a craftsman 16 hours to construct and place. Each piece has a limited-edition embossing with a graphic flower detail and arrives in a box specially designed by Loewe for this collection.

The collection will be available from the end of March, following an exclusive launch in Japan two weeks earlier. Prices range from €2,500.00 for the Ala to €175.00 for the charm.

Design Hotels introduces two limited edition books

Design Hotels has recently launched the new Design Hotels Made by Originals book containing backstories, anecdotes and insight into the driving forces and creative spirits behind the chain of hotels. The book is in addition to the annual publication The Design Hotels Book Edition 2011 which showcases 200 member hotels in 120 destinations across the globe.

Design Hotels Made by Originals features 33 stories on the people behind the member hotels, written by international journalists and illustrated by renowned photographers and artists. Originals presented include Shahé Kalaidjian, owner of the Hotel Sezz Saint-Tropez, who gives a glimpse into his world of polo, travelling and life on the Côte d’Azur, and reflects on his long friendship with designer Christoph Pillet. Also featured are the entrepreneurs behind the Germany-based 25hours Hotel Company, a group of properties that will have two new additions this year in Vienna and Hamburg. Design Hotels presents both the Made by Originals and Book Edition 2011 books in limited collector’s editions, wrapped in a specially designed cardboard carrying case by Berlin-based MaginWulf Studios. These are priced at €69.00 and are available to buy at www.designhotels.com/shop, member hotels and selected book retailers worldwide.

Fairtrade Foundation partners with designers for Fairtrade Collective

The Fairtrade Foundation has teamed up with 14 designers, including Julie Verhoeven, Marios Schwab, Holly Fulton and Hussein Chalayan for Puma (pictured above), for the Fairtrade Collective. Together, they will create a bespoke range of scarves made from Fairtrade certified cotton for fashion e-tailer ASOS. The scarves, available from ASOS during Fairtrade Fortnight (28 February - 13 March) and beyond, will be packaged in drawstring bags made from Fairtrade certified cotton using the same fabric and design as the scarf.

Fairtrade Fortnight is the Fairtrade Foundation's annual two-week campaign to build awareness of products and the challenges faced by farmers in the developing world. Photographers will be hand during Fairtrade Fortnight to snap people wearing the scarves, and a blog at www.fairtradecollective.org.uk will allow the public to upload pictures of themselves.

Vivienne Westwood designs necklace for legal charity Reprieve

A necklace designed by Vivienne Westwood specially for legal action charity Reprieve has recently launched with all proceeds going to its work for prisoners on death row and in Guantánamo Bay. The necklace currently on sale to the public comes in an oxidised silver finish and there is also a matching clutch pin. The necklace is priced at £105.00 and the pin at £35.00, and both are available from www.viviennewestwood.com. This project aims to raise awareness of Reprieve and the essential funds required to continue it. The profits from each necklace sold will go towards work assisting prisoners denied justice around the world, from death row to Guantánamo Bay.

Louis Vuitton launches limited edition watches

To celebrate Valentine’s Day 2011 and Chinese New Year, Louis Vuitton is launching two new watches for women, in a limited edition of 500 pieces. The Tambour Heart timepiece showcases the symbols of love. White diamonds are set in the shape of a precious heart. The Tambour Heart watch boasts a Pomme d’Amour patent leather double wrap strap, embossed with the Monogram motif. There are two different sizes including a 28mm Small version, with a Monogram flower at 8 O’Clock and a diamond in a heart motif on the lower horn and a 34mm Medium version, with a double line of diamonds for the central heart; the horns are customised with two diamonds set in a star-shaped motif. Available in Louis Vuitton stores from January 2011. The two new models are priced individually at £2,745.00 and £3,530.00.

Gucci launches limited edition GRAMMY collaboration

Gucci Timepieces and Jewellery has announced its partnership with The Recording Academy, hosts of the GRAMMY Awards, and is launching a special edition watch and jewellery collection, designed by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini. The new range includes Gucci's first-ever digital timepiece, the I-GUCCI. This has a broad watch face that changes from a two-time zone dial in large digits to a streamlined version that features two discreet digital hands revealing local time. Its large, double-layout digital display houses a tag celebrating the GRAMMY partnership. The yellow PVD stainless-steel case is complemented by a black or white rubber strap that sports both the GRAMMY and Gucci logos. Again emphasizing the partnership, the case back features the GRAMMY Awards special edition label. Precious versions of the I-GUCCI are also available with diamonds outlining the watch face. The special edition collection also includes sterling silver jewelry interpreting the Gucci dog tag necklace in four variations with black or white enamel finishing also available with diamonds. The gramophone - the symbol of the GRAMMYs - is etched on the dog tag on a yellow 18kt gold globe and an engraved Gucci logo completes the overall design. The new collection is due to launch in February 2011 with prices still to be confirmed.

Diet Coke collaborates with Johnny Rocket and Selfridges

Diet Coke is joining forces with jewellery designer Johnny Rocket and Selfridges, to create the limited edition ‘Diet Coke Crystal Collection’ made with Swarovski Elements. For two weeks from the 14 October, Diet Coke girls are invited to Johnny’s workshop – ‘the Diet Coke Crystal Customisation Boudoir’ – housed in Selfridges’s Ground Floor, to create their own bottles. Inside, Johnny and his team will help create individual bespoke designs, with shoppers choosing from a selection of striking Swarovski Elements to be embellished onto a limited edition pink Diet Coke glass bottle. There will also be limited edition pink Diet Coke bottle, pre-customised by Johnny.

Citizen unveils commemorative Red Arrows watches

Citizen has launched a brand new collection of watches that commemorate the Royal Air Force Red Arrows. The Red Arrows Skyhawk A-T is radio–controlled and picks up radio signals both automatically and on demand meaning this watch has the most accurate time keeping available. Its features world time in 43 cities, 2 alarms, 1/100 second chronograph, perpetual calendar, GMT display, power reserve indicator and more. The Red Arrows Chronograph also includes a Red Arrows plane at the tip of the second hand. There is also the Red Hawk model. This watch has a pilot slide rule dial ring, non-reflective glass, large luminous markers for easy readability, dual time, screw-back case and WR200. All Red Arrows watches display the official Red Arrows insignia on the watch case back. The new collection, launching this Autumn, is priced between £189.00 and £399.00. Stockist information can be found on www.citizenwatch.co.uk.

Not Just A Label limited edition tees launching 23 June

Not Just A Label (NJAL) is launching a limited edition collection of organic cotton tees in partnership with new fashion talent Patrick Mohr, Aoi Kotsuhiroi and Spon Diogo. NJAL worked with three designers chosen for their sustainable sensibilities and eclectic style. London based Japanese designer Aoi Kotsuhiroi has the expression of her jewellery design translated through print on her sheer cotton fabric ‘Nowhere’ Tank Top. Patrick Mohr is one of Germany’s most current designers; his loose-fitting T-shirt silhouette provides a template for the style of the NJAL T-shirts. The simplistic graphic black and white fabric divide on both the T-shirt and tank gives a masculine edge and simplicity to these unisex styles. Spon Diogo is the design duo that provided the print for the third unisex T-shirt. With the graphic and structured take on prints and cuts that is characteristic of young Danish design, the Ying Yang T-shirt balances out the collection. The Not Just A Label Organic T-Shirts will be available in a limited stock from the online shop notjustalabel.com from 23 June, priced at £55.00 each.