Jean Paul Goude

Do it! <----

*whisper,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

Cosmopolitan official media partner for Pure London

Cosmopolitan is the official media partner for Pure London. The event, taking place at Olympia London from 1-3 August (see DIARYdates), attracts over 11,000 fashion buyers each season. As part of the partnership, the Cosmopolitan fashion team will be blogging live from the event providing Cosmopolitan readers, Twitter followers and Facebook ‘Friends’ with their pick of the best brands exhibiting, trends coming up for Autumn/Winter 2010 and the key styles to watch out for.

New collection from Celia Birtwell launches into John Lewis

Celia Birtwell has designed a second collection for John Lewis that is launching this Autumn/Winter. The iconic 1960s fashion and textiles designer has created an 18 piece collection that remains true to her characteristic bohemian style and includes chiffon and layered silk dresses, pussy bow neck blouses and accessories embellished with studding and embroidery. Available at selected John Lewis branches and online at johnlewis.com, the vintage style collection will be released in two halves with nine pieces available in late August and the remainder hitting stores in October.

Here Ye Here Ye!

Trend is politely asking if there are any gentlemen interested in being a part of one of our fall issue photoshoots. Qualifications are as follows:
-Must be at least 5' 8''
-Must be fit
-Must reside in San Diego (preferably attend UCSD)
-Must have a willingness to work hard
If you are interested, send a picture of yourself to trenducsd@gmail.com, with your phone number and availability for the summer. This is not a paid job.
P.S.
Please respond by the first week of August.

electronically yours,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

Peter Pilotto designs capsule collection for Kipling

Kipling has teamed up with Peter Pilotto to create a capsule collection for the Autumn/Winter 2010 season. This collection is launching exclusively at Selfridges with a pop up shop from 10 September. The collection will be available nationwide from 17 September at Kipling stores and online (including ASOS/Urban Outfitters). The range is made up of eleven bags and five accessories in galaxy and machine prints, as well as a Kipling signature furry monkey.

Snap!

Don't blink! Our first photo-shoot for the fall issue is taking place today...in a lovely boutique. Can't say where or when, but we are really excited about this. The fall issue will be something amazing to say the least!

Bien à vous,
Bridgétt
TREND Staff Writer

New exhibition celebrating iconic Christian Dior illustrator

Dior Illustrated: René Gruau and the Line of Beauty is a new exhibition set to take place at Somerset House in London WC2, from 10 November 2010 – 9 January 2011. This is a celebration of illustrator René Gruau (1909-2004), who created some of the most iconic fashion and beauty images of the 20th century. This exciting exhibition will showcase groundbreaking artworks including original illustrations for Christian Dior Parfums, vintage perfume bottles, sketches and magazines, as well as a selection of Dior Haute Couture dresses. Gruau influenced the graphic style of a generation of fashion illustrators and the exhibition will feature specially commissioned pieces from six UK based illustrators whose works will draw inspiration from the rich collaboration between Gruau and the House of Dior.