A - Z of Brands | harrods.com
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Emma Stone, we salute your exquisite taste. This chic Parisian label is set to shine this season with its seductive eveningwear. Oscars red carpet, you have been warned.
A is for...Azzaro
Block colour is a key trend for 2012, as seen across the catwalk, and in the Brian Atwood range.
B is for... Block Colour
C is for... Chloe
Chloé was founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion, an Egyptian-born Parisienne with a bohemian spirit. Rejecting the stiff formality of 1950s fashion, Aghion created soft, body-conscious clothes from fine fabrics and christened the collections "luxury prêt-à-porter.“Shop Chloé at Harrods.
D is for...DapperFive trends to fast track into a dapper Spring. City Blues: the shade of the moment and smart too. Optique Black and White: classic yet striking. New Safari: blend khaki shades in sharp shapes. Hot Hues: nice and spicy and will liven up your look. Neo Biker: swarthy but chic too; think plenty of leather jackets.
E is for...EyebrowsSetting the catwalks by storm, eyebrows are the latest trend to be embraced. Whether strong and stormy or diamond encrusted, there is a brow look for you.
F is for... Foulard
Definition: A foulard is a lightweight fabric, either twill or plain-woven, made of silk or a mix of silk and cotton. Foulards usually have a small printed design of various colours. Foulard can also refer by metonymy to articles of clothing, such as scarves and neckties, made from this fabric, and designers like Alexander McQueen feature them heavily in their collections.Shop Alexander McQueen at Harrods.
G is for...Gatsby Glamour
Drop waists, flapper frills, Art Deco lines - it can only be the 1920s, the decade fashion is falling for BIG TIME this season.
You can blame it all on The Great Gatsby, as the remake starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan hits our screens.
See Etro for the fashion master class.
H is for...Hardy Amies
Dressmaker to the Queen for 50 years and a venerable Savile Row tailor, British designer Sir Hardy Amies was one of the most influential couturiers of the 20th century.
Now encapsulated in a menswear ready-to-wear line, the spirit of Amies lives on through razor sharp tailoring paired with dandyish touches. From fine tweed jackets to luxuriously cut suits, the quintessential English touch of this British label makes it a winning choice for the dapper and the debonair.
I is for...Iron Lady
Meryl Streep as Maggie Thatcher?
Pussy bows are going to be a big
hit in 2012, recreating the
style of the Iron Lady.
J is for...J BrandFrom slouchy, vintage-wash denims for him to coloured blocked skinnies or retro flares for her, American label J Brand is renowned for its Americana-cool collection. Launched in 2005 by co-founders Jeff Rudes and Susie Crippen, J Brand delivers classic, sophisticated denim that focus on fit, with styles that stand the test of time, including the coveted Houlihan.
Shop J Brand at Harrods.
K is for...Designer Kids
Kids are set to steal the spotlight courtesy of the most stylish
childrenswear to date.
With brands like Paul Smith and Burberry investing in their designer
kids line, there has never been a more fashionable time to be a
child...
L is for...Lace
You know a trend is going to be big when you see it on bags, shoes and even jewellery. As Monica Vinader's earrings demonstrate, fashion has fallen for lace in all its intricate finery. Moving onto pastels and whites for Spring, no other fabric says feminine delicacy quite as well.
M is for... MaxisThey say you can't keep a good trend down, and the maxi - otherwise known as the most indestructible look of the last three seasons - shows absolutely no signs of abating.
N is for...Neon
Neon is bold, bright and brazen - just why we love it. Add zesty accessories if the full-on look isn't for you.
O is for...Charlotte Olympia Whether silk-satin
pumps, slinky slingbacks or quirky flats, footwear label Charlotte Olympia is your shortcut to the
ultimate in party feet. Launched in 2007 by half-Brazilian, half-English designer
Charlotte Olympia, the namesake, London-
based brand is renowned for its
coveted collection of old Hollywood-inspired
shoes, all complete with a signature gold spider
web on the sole.
P is for...Pastels
On the other side of the colour divide sits
pastels - pretty, painterly and the
perfect antidote to neons. Picture a 1950s
diner laden with sherbet shades -
pistachio, sky blue and rose - and voilà your
inspiration.
Q is for...Quintessentially BritishWasp waists, prim hair and one hell of a steely demeanour, the Queen is one of the country's most powerful fashion icons. Channel her style in the Jubilee year with brands such as Antonio Berardi, MaxMara and Jaeger.
R is for...Retro Hair
Pin curls, coiffured quiffs, beehives - retro hair is back, and why not, when your up do can make such an important impact on your overall look.
Hairspray at the ready.
S is for...Sports
As the Olympics hit London, expect a wave of sports-inspired fashion: athletic
shapes, streamlined structures and the chicest of go faster stripes. See Chloé,
Herve Leger and Michael Kors.
T is for...Trainers
The weekend footwear of choice for men, hi-tops haven't been this big since the days of DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince.
U is for...Upscale
Would you like to go large madam? Yes please, is fashion's answer this season when it comes to the humble clutch. Stepping out of the shadow (and finally allowing women everywhere to take their
iPhone, Blackberry and wallet out with them) these big beauties are here to stay.
V is for...Very Precious
No one said fine jewellery couldn't come with a big personality. This season, diamonds adorn everything from flowers to birds and butterflies - see harrods.com newcomer AS29 for proof.
W is for...Wedges
Who doesn't want leg-
lengthening heels? Suffering
for beauty is one thing, but temporarily
crippling oneself for the sake of a
few inches challenges even
the most die-hard fashion fans. Step
forward the wedge:
comfortable, lofty and
fashion forward. Amen.
X is for...X-Ray
Ever been embarrassed over a greying bra strap?
Well this season, there's no shame in showing your
smalls. Whether updating your underwear drawer
with a shot of neon from Mimi Holliday, or opting for some serious Valentine's
Day glamour, it's all about what's underneath.
Shop Mimi Holliday at Harrods
Y is for...Yellow
Chris Martin, did this have anything to do with
you? Not only a song made popular by the
British band Coldplay but also the colour of the
season. Pair like Nicole Farhi (above) with bright red lips to prevent the
colour from washing you out.
Shop Nicole Fahri at Harrods
Z is for...Zoe KarssenThe poster child label for easy-to-
wear rock’n’roll flair, Zoe Karssen’s hand-painted black statement prints
on white tees ooze hipster chic. Launched in 2009, the label’s playful and irresistibly understated designs
feature tongue-in-cheek slogans such as live fast because it won’t last and
girls say yes to boys who say no. Citing style icons Kate Moss, Blondie and Marilyn Monroe as muses, the
collection delivers a healthy injection of super-cool “I just threw this on”
ennui to any outfit.
Thank you