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WOMENSWEAR PRESS DAY SS14
Last week was a busy one at Matches No. 23 as we played host to MATCHESFASHION.COM’s womenswear SS14 press day – a VERY big event in our calendar. The worlds biggest publications such as Vogue,...
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A NIGHT IN WITH MICHAEL BASTIAN
After a long career as a buyer in New York, Michael Bastian felt that a new American voice was needed in men’s design. So he launched his eponymous label, focusing on creating modern, luxurious...
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MATCHESFASHION.COM HEADS DOWN UNDER
Last month, MATCHESFASHION.COM’s press and events teams (right) escaped the English weather for Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. The Matches team with Jonathan Saunders, Roksanda Ilincic (bottom...
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MENSWEAR: THE HOT 5 THIS WEEK
Our weekly dose of must-haves and must-see’s from Menswear 1. GO GREEN Lanvin’s leather holdall in iridescent green is ideal for making an impression at meetings or impromptu weekends away. Lanvin's...
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BRITISH FASHION AWARDS 2013
Erdem Moralioglu and Clemence Poesy The biggest and most glamorous night in British fashion took place last night as London’s Coliseum played host to the British Fashion Awards 2013. Designers,...
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#MatchesMeets: Nikos Koulis
The wonderfully talented fine-jewellery designer Nikos Koulis paid us a visit in our London studio this week to run us through his latest collection. And what did we discover? That the Greek...
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#TRENDFLASH: Grey matter
The new black? Grey, of course. And the good news is just the one shade will see you through Winter, just as long as you pick the right style. Our top picks? DKNY‘s single-breasted coat offers...
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#MATCHESMEETS: Team Monique Péan
Say fine jewellery and what do you think of? Gold and diamonds? Sure. But fossilised mammoth and dinosaur bone? Really? Well, when they are as beautiful as these pieces, why not? Monique Péan has made...
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THREE OF THE BEST: METALLICS
Luxe metal accents in bronze, gold and silver are set to shine brighter than ever this season. Our editors pick their favourite metallic must-haves. 1. THE STATEMENT BRACELET “The sheer audacity of...
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#SHOESDAY
The son of legendary shoe designer Sergio Rossi, Gianvito Rossi is famed for his chic yet understated designs. A modern twist on the classic court shoe, this transparent PVC and leopard-print...
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TOP 5: STYLE DIRECTOR’S PICKS
Style Director, Vickie Keeble, talks us through her hot five picks of the latest arrivals at MATCHESFASHION.COM. From molten metallic accessories to dreamy watercolour prints – what better way to...
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THE PREVIEW London Collections: MEN
Words by Chris Hobbs and Simon Chilvers The fashion spotlight is gleaming on London for the next three days as the capital’s menswear designers kick off a new season by showcasing their latest...
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LONDON COLLECTIONS: MEN – THE HOT TALKING POINTS
AGI & SAM Inspired by Masai tribes – Check duffels, padded coats and relaxed suiting. J.W ANDERSON Cropped trousers, printed graphic roll-necks and loose fitting jackets. RICHARD NICOLL Ruffled...
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Top 5: FASHION EDITOR’S PICKS
This week Fashion Editor, Verity Parker has picked her most-wanted pieces just arrived at MATCHESFASHION.COM. 1. Isabel Marant Etoile, Ida cotton jacket ‘The colour and shape combination of this...
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MILAN MEN’S FASHION WEEK: HOT TALKING POINTS
GUCCI Dusty pastels mixed with bold black. Inspired by Kris Knight portraits, boxy shapes, biker jackets, Sixties style – turtlenecks and slacks. MISSONI Shearling, muted palette of blues, grey and...
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#SHOESDAY: THE STRAPPY WEDGES
If you haven’t started thinking about new-season footwear yet, now is the time. Chloé’s multi-strap wedge sandals are bold yet wearable, and will look chic with everything from cropped trousers to full...
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DREAM BUY: SAINT LAURENT’S CASSANDRE BAG
Who says you can’t improve on a classic? Saint Laurent’s Cassandre is reimagined in embossed leather and silver metal hardware. So chic. http://po.st/3SO6gy
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#SHOESDAY
London-based Nicholas Kirkwood creates the ultimate fantasy shoes. We say: this black satin pair is perfect for parties. http://po.st/
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#MATCHESmeets: Raphaëlla Riboud
Raphaëlla Riboud, the Parisian designer behind the most luxurious and elegant silk pyjamas paid a visit to MATCHESFASHION.COM HQ to answer a few quick questions about her collection. SHOP...
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#SHOESDAY: THE FLORAL PUMPS
The perfect point-toe pump in Givenchy’s must-have mini floral print – this pair has shot straight to the top of our wishlist. http://po.st/dgqYEu
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#SHOESDAY: THE 70s-INSPIRED SANDALS
Complete with iconic horse bit and chunky heel and platform, Gucci’s chocolate suede sandals capture a luxe 1970s aesthetic. http://po.st/YIlT4P
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HERO BUY: THE LEATHER BIKER
Soft leather, sharp epaulettes and silver hardware combine to make this Saint Laurent biker the epitome of Paris cool. http://po.st/HLP0ks
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#SHOESDAY: NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD FOR ERDEM
Nicholas Kirkwood’s architectural aesthetic meets Erdem’s feminine florals. The result? These fabulous point-toe pumps http://po.st/elVYg7
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New York Fashion Week: The talking points
Our Editors take a look back at the chilliest New York Fashion Week in memory. Here’s the Top 10 things we saw, fashions we loved and places we visited. 1. Antique Garage, 41 Mercer St – the best...
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#SHOESDAY: GIANVITO ROSSI LEOPARD-PRINT PUMPS
Gianvito Rossi’s PVC/leopard-print stilettos are packed and ready to join us for Milan fashion week. http://po.st/URTDON
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SEE IT NOW: BURBERRY AW14
Isn’t it always London Fashion Week’s main event? A star-studded red carpet and front row, huge venue, slick staging and entertainment galore – that’s before we start on the collection. Burberry...
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London Fashion Week: Top 10 Highlights
BURBERRY Artful, painterly prints on classic trench coats and handbags characterised a Burberry Prorsum show that broke new ground, without abandoning its heritage. http://po.st/BHYZCf GILES Opened...
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Milan Fashion Week: Top 10 Highights
FENDI Though this was an elegant, 30′s inspired collection full of ladylike pencil skirts and sumptuous furs, there was an element of humour throughout – Cara Delevignge carried the latest...
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ALEXANDER McQUEEN KNUCKLEBOX CLUTCH
The Knucklebox clutch has become one of Alexander McQueen’s signature pieces, and this season’s interpretation stays true to the label’s darkly glamorous aesthetic. With amber coloured jewels and...
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Saint Laurent AW14
As one of the most hotly anticipated shows in the whole fashion calendar, the Saint Laurent show never disappoints and having your name etched on a golden ticket will produce envy in thousands. Hedi...
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Paris Fashion Week: Top 10 Highlights
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Staying true to Alexander McQueen’s darkly romantic aesthetic, Sarah Burton’s fairytale of a show saw models walking on a moonlit carpet of lush heather, wearing delicate organza...
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ANYA HINDMARCH: THE CRISP PACKET CLUTCH
Painstakingly crafted in Italy over a two month period, Anya Hindmarch’s shiny gold ‘Crisp Packet’ clutch will add a playful edge to sophisticated evening looks.
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#SHOESDAY
Palest pink, perforated faux-leather and an on-trend stacked wedge sole. Stella McCartney’s espardrilles are top of all our holiday wish list! SHOP THE SHOES SHOP STELLA McCARTNEY
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GQ Style and MATCHESFASHION.COM party at No.23
Words by Annette Lin Last night MATCHESFASHION.COM teamed up with GQ Style to celebrate the launch of their SS14 issue with a stylish little soiree at No. 23. Oliver Cheshire and David Gandy...
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Dion Lee AW14 press day
Following his successful New York show last month, MATCHESFASHION.COM opened the doors at No.23 last night to introduce Dion Lee and his AW14 collection to the UK press. The AW14 collection While...
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Bag of the day from Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana floral print brocade bag Spring is here so it’s time to break out the florals – Dolce & Gabbana’s SS14 print bag with gold hardware is just perfect. SHOP DOLCE & GABBANA...
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ADAM LIPPES AW14 LAUNCH at No23
As Tatler magazine recently tweeted, it is the law that when a new designer arrives at MATCHESFASHION.COM they throw a party. Adam Lippes with Ruth Chapman And so it was on Tuesday night that...
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MENS Editor’s Picks: The Valentino top 5
Shop our top five picks from the SS14 Valentino menswear collection. 1. A modern navy twist on a classic piece. Nappa leather bomber jacket. 2. The backpack is SS14′s must-have bag – this fluro...
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Carven SS14 highlights
We just love the quirky take on neat Parisian style Guillaume Henry has created at Carven since he took over the label in 2009. So much so we’ve selected our current top pieces from SS14 for women and...
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#SHOESDAY: THE FASHION FLATS
SS14 is all about the fashion flat. Point-toed and crystal encrusted, these Rochas slingbacks are an elegant alternative to heels: http://po.st/4sR5qj
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#MATCHESxDECADES
Last night saw our Marylebone store host an exclusive event to launch MATCHESFASHION.COM’s collaboration with cult LA vintage store Decades. Guests enjoyed cocktails and canapés while exploring the...
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#MATCHESXSILHOUETTE LAUNCH EVENT
Futura by Silhouette, the iconic sunglasses of the 1970s, have been reinvented for SS14. To celebrate, MATCHESFASHION.COM hosted an exclusive event at its townhouse in Marylebone, London in...
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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ISABEL MARANT
1) She’s a master of ‘new vintage’. SS14′s summery cotton pieces have a soft, pre-loved feel. 2) She’s an expert when it comes to balance and proportion – the Marant silhouette is one we all...
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STELLA MCCARTNEY DENIM
How to wear denim now? From chic flares to the perfect little blue dress, Stella McCartney’s modern, unfussy aesthetic breathes new life into the classic cotton. READ MORE AND SHOP:...
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THE SHOOT: MAX MARA
Fluid shapes meet sumptuous fabrics in a palette of easy-to-wear neutral shades – Max Mara knows the secret to effortless elegance. SHOP MAX MARA: http://po.st/3DsRnM
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#SHOESDAY: THE STATEMENT HEELS
Dolce & Gabbana’s Sicilian-inspired sandals have intricately inlaid wooden heels that will add interest to any outfit. SHOP NOW > http://po.st/A9y9gH
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DREAM BUY: THE STUDDED SANDALS
Balenciaga’s studded ‘Arena’ sandals are your stylish answer to summer in the city. SHOP NOW: po.st/F1MWNL
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MATCHES MEETS: ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS
We took five minutes with Ancient Greek Sandals’s co-founder and designer Christina Martini to find out the story behind the label. HOW DID YOU START DESIGNING SHOES? I was born and raised in...
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SHOESDAY: THE STATEMENT FLATS
We’ve got our eye on Nicholas Kirkwood’s embroidered velvet flats. SHOP NOW: http://po.st/LYeg9q
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THE DESIGNER REPORT: GALVAN
‘Clean, modern, young.’ Find out how the women behind Galvan are redefining eveningwear. po.st/ywX1pg
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