Launching today, Harrods customers can get their footwear fix from the comfort of their on home on harrods.com. The Shoe Boutique will showcase the latest shoe collections and trends for both men and women. Styles from the most covetable designers including Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Alexander McQueen, Valentino and Chlöe will sit alongside contemporary brands such as Marc by Marc Jacobs, D&G, DVF and Tory Burch. 

London was at its fashionable best last night, as the capital’s stores threw their doors open and popped corks in celebration of Vogue’s Fashion Night Out. The annual event saw crowds enjoying parties at designer stores including Burberry, Liberty, Harvey Nichols, Chanel and Armani, all in support of the charity Kids Company.

Diane von Furstenberg stepped back in time for the night, with the Bruton Street store in Mayfair transformed into Studio 54. Sipping on cocktails exclusively designed by Claridges for DVF, guests rummaged through a dressing up box of wigs and masks before stopping at the professional hair and make up stations to perfect their glamorous 70s looks. A professional photographer was on hand to capture all of the fun on camera, with the best image of the night awarded a DVF by H Stern gold pendant.

Guests dressed up at DVF 

Over at Selfridges, attendees at the Mulberry party included models Ben Grimes, Jade Parfitt and Jasmine Guinness, who enjoyed DJ sets from Dan Williams and Nova in the new Mulberry ‘mini boutique’ space. Faces were painted, karaoke was sung, and the new arrivals from the label's AW10 collection were previewed.

Models Jade Parfitt and Ben Grimes at Mulberry's new boutique in Selfridges

DVF images courtesy of Karla Otto. Mulberry images courtesy of Mulberry.

There seems to be quite a trend for fashion brands and celebrities collaborating with drinks companies: Dita Von Teese’s curvy silhouette featured on Perrier Water, and Karl Lagerfeld shot an entire campaign with Coca Cola Light starring Coco Rocha and Baptiste Giacobini.

Now Missoni are getting in on the act, with the Italian brand designing exclusive sleeves and lending its trademark zig zag pattern to the labels of San Pellegrino bottles. Too pretty to drink.

 

This Thursday come and settle in the Wapping Project bookshop to hear a world famous designer share his thoughts...

Thursday September 9th: Moritz Waldemeyer. Tipped as one of the most innovative designers of his generation, Moritz is a modern day technological wizard. His creations range from mechanical dresses studded with Swarovski crystals for Hussein Chalayan to flashing suits and neon guitars for some of the world's top musicians. He has also crafted interactive chandeliers and colour changing chairs, and been commissioned by everyone from Zaha Hadid and Paul Smith to the Philadelphia Museum of Modern Art.

Start time: 7.30pm. As a taster here is a clip of Moritz being featured on the BBC's Culture Show:

The Wapping Project Bookshop
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00 44 207 680 2080
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September 9

            9am 
Nicholas K, Studio

    10am 
Project Runway, Theatre

            11am 
Richard Chai, Stage

            1pm 
Ruffian, Studio

            2pm 
Christian Siriano, Stage

            2:30-4pm 
Bensoni, Box

            6pm 
Farah Angsana, Studio

            6:30-7:30pm 
VERRIER, Box

            7pm 
Concept Korea, Theatre

            9pm 
Richie Rich, Studio

September 10

            9am 
Guli Collections, Studio

            9:30-10:30am 
Tadashi Shoji, Box

            11am 
Duckie Brown, Stage

            12pm 
Michael Angel, Studio

            1:30-2:30pm 
Buckler, Box

            2pm 
EDITION Georges Chakra, Stage

            3pm 
Ports 1961, Theatre

            4pm 
Alexander Berardi, Studio

            6-10pm 
Fashion's Night Out

            8pm 
Academy of Art University, Theatre

September 11

            10am 
Lacoste, Theatre

            10:30-11:30am 
Binetti, Box

            11am 
Cynthia Rowley, Stage

            1pm 
Prabal Gurung, Studio

            2pm 
ADAM, Stage

            2:30-3:30pm 
Yoana Baraschi, Box

            4pm 
Mik Cire, Studio

            6pm 
Charlotte Ronson, Stage

            7pm 
Z Spoke by Zac Posen, Theatre

            9pm 
Venexiana, Studio

September 12

            10am 
Derek Lam, Stage

            10:30-11:30am 
Timo Weiland, Box

            11am 
Lela Rose, Studio

            1pm 
DKNY, 711 Greenwich St.

            2pm 
Rebecca Taylor, Studio

            2:30-3:30pm 
Rebecca Minkoff, Box

            3pm 
Max Azria, Stage

            4pm 
Diane von Furstenberg, Theatre

            5pm 
Trias, Studio

            6:30-7:30pm 
Global Glam Collection, Box

            7pm 
Custo Barcelona, Stage

            8pm 
Tommy Hilfiger, Theatre

            9pm 
Vassilios Kostetsos, Studio

September 13

            8:30-10am 
William Tempest, Box

            9am 
Jenny Packham, Studio

            10am 
Carolina Herrera, Theatre

            11am 
Carlos Miele, Stage

            1pm 
Tracy Reese, Studio

            2pm 
Donna Karan New York, 711 Greenwich St.

            3pm 
Monique Lhuillier, Stage

            5pm 
Herchcovitch;Alexandre, Studio

            6pm 
Betsey Johnson, Theatre

            6:30-7:30pm 
Leifsdottir, Box

            7pm 
Perry Ellis, Stage

September 14

            9am 
Elie Tahari, Studio

            9:00-10:30am 
Monique Pean, Box

            10am 
Badgley Mischka, Theatre

            11am 
Vera Wang, Stage

            1pm 
Rosa Cha, Studio

            1:30-3:30pm 
Bibhu Mohapatra, Box

            2pm 
Herve Leger by Max Azria, Theatre

            3pm 
Dennis Basso, Stage

            6pm 
Luca Luca, Studio

            6:30-7:30pm 
Sophie Theallet, Box

            7pm 
Tibi, Stage

            8pm 
Narciso Rodriguez, Theatre

            9pm 
Toni Francesc, Studio

September 15

            8:30-10am 
Bill Blass, Box

            9am 
Tory Burch, Studio

            10am 
Michael Kors, Theatre

            11am 
Nanette Lepore, Stage

            12pm 
General Idea, Studio

            1-2:30pm 
Adrienne Vittadini, Box

            2pm 
Gottex, Theatre

            3pm 
Milly by Michelle Smith, Stage

            6pm 
Anna Sui, Theatre

            6:30-7:30pm 
Mackage, Box

            9pm 
Zang Toi, Studio

September 16

            9am 
J. Mendel, Studio

            11:30am-1pm 
Andy & Debb, Box

            1pm 
Davidelfin, Studio

            2pm 
Argentina Group Show, Stage

            6:30-7:30pm 
Rebecca Moses, Box

            7pm 
Naeem Khan, Stage

    9pm 
IVANAhelsinki, Studio

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Louis Vuitton gives a glimpse into the forthcoming "100 Legendary Trunks" book, which details some of the House's most stunning luggage pieces in over 800 photographs.

The book will available in October.

Paul Smith and ‘Performance Roadwear’ label Rapha have collaborated to launch a collection of cycling apparel and accessories for Autumn. The latest in a succession of joint ventures between the two names, the range of 6 pieces is inspired by road racing and is tailored to meet the needs of city riders, putting emphasis on visibility, comfort and warmth. Additional jerseys, trousers and accessories will supplement this capsule range next spring. The phrase ‘Freedom of the Open Road’, in Paul Smith’s trademark embroidered handwriting will feature on key pieces.

                   

“I am really pleased to be working with Rapha on this introductory collaboration,” said Sir Paul Smith. “We have been friends with Rapha since the beginning and admire them very much. I hope we can add a little Smithy touch to their great products. The collaboration for next year will be extended to include more items.” 

The collection will be available exclusively online from the Rapha and Paul Smith websites and from key Paul Smith retailers.

Hogan  has recruited Karl Lagerfeld for a one-off Spring 2011 capsule collection. "For Hogan, [Karl] will reinterpret all the iconic elements in both apparel and accessories, which will help raise Hogan’s visibility in Asia and especially in China," said Diego Della Valle, longtime friend and CEO of Tod's SpA, which owns Hogan. The brand will open its first flagship in Shanghai this Fall. Here is a sneak peek at the collection..