Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Vote for this year's most innovative, inspiring, and promising designer or boutique.
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Vinnie Day Vinnie Day Jewellery
Over the last year, this charismatic designer has quietly conquered the jewellery world with her wearable pieces, aptly named after the locale from which the stones are sourced. Read More
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Originally published on August 2, 2007
The Weekend Guide
What to Do This Weekend
Rain. Shine. Rain again. Don’t give in; get out.
ESCAPE
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
What: Trusty classic near London with exceptional E’spa spa, indoor pool, snuggly beds and heaps of DVDs.
Why: If you can’t leave the country, at least leave the city.
When: All year round.
Where: Dogmersfield Park, Chalky Lane, Hampshire, RG27 8TD (01252 853000).DONATE
Red Cross National Floods Appeal
What: Give a little to those who’ve lost a lot in Britain’s horrific floods.
Why: It’s time they were home and dry.
When: Before another raindrop falls.
Where: Online at redcross.org.uk.BUY
Vinnie Day Online Boutique
What: Popular jeweller goes e-commerce, with same-day delivery for zones 1 and 2.
Why: Pre-party outfit crises forever sorted.
When: Now.
Where: Online at vinnieday.com.Magma Product Design Shop
What: Cult book shop opens new design store.
Why: Shelves are made of cardboard; it’s edgy.
When: From Sat. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 16 Earlham St.,WC2H 9NL.EAT
Zafferano Deli
What: Italian resto’s shop offers gourmet essentials.
Why: When not in Rome, still do as the Romans do.
When: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
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Gina Foster Gina Foster Millinery
A relative newcomer to the millinery scene, Gina Foster has proved to be a major British talent. Her designs are quirky yet wearable and could easily rival those of renowned hatters Treacy and Jones, without the heady price tag. Read More
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Originally published on March 20, 2007
Where’s Your Head At?
Gina Foster Millinery
2007 has just begun, yet your diary’s already crammed with parties, weddings and social engagements. Your spring/summer wardrobe, on the other hand, isn’t quite as full.
Don’t be a head case.
Or, in fact, do: milliner Gina Foster (the daughter of royal portrait artist Richard) likes nothing better than a creative emergency. After an initial consultation, Foster (who trained under Stephen Jones) will design a bespoke hat or headpiece; or choose from her ready-to-wear range from £40.
Foster crafts traditional styles, including ’50s-esque headbands, Jackie O pillboxes or elegant saucer discs, all of which can be trimmed with elegant feathers, statement bows and delicate netting. Colours like raspberry, teal, violet and chocolate can be combined to match clothing and accessories.
Sport one of Foster’s designs to your next gathering and you’ll easily get away with wearing one of last season’s outfits.
Hats off to her.
Gina Foster (020 7565 2211 or ginafoster.co.uk). -
Dasha Zhukova and Christina Tang Kova & T
When Ms. Moss was photographed in Kova & T's Oxy leggings, she set the line soaring. Not that Dasha Zhukova and Christina Tang needed any help; their flair for design and cool execution speaks for itself. Read More
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Originally published on November 21, 2007
Sex on Legs
Kova & T Clothing
Got a killer party to go to?
Dress the part with Kova & T, a hot new range of clothing from childhood friends Dasha Zhukova and Christina Tang, which arrives in London today.
Much hyped due to its designers’ high profiles — Tang’s an L.A. groovster, whilst Zhukova has been linked with Roman Abramovich — Kova & T (as in Zhukova and Tang) is a label to watch.
But it’s not for the fainthearted. Sharp tailoring and stretch fabrics combine the sexy and the sporty, with an ounce of sophisticated slut thrown in. Untreated denim jeans are butt-achingly tight; high-waisted shorts are prim and playful. The Oxy latex leggings are another must-have (Kate Moss wore hers to Glastonbury), alongside sleazy-peasy tees and vests.
Wear if you dare.
Die if you don’t.
Available at Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ (020 7235 5000 or harveynichols.com). To see styles go to kovaandt.com.