Katie Eary

This is Katie Eary's graduation collection in Menswear MA at the RCA. Finally we have a menswear designer who produces beautiful garments, yet wearable without being to boring as men's clothes tend to be.
For A/W09 Katie have again drawn on her fascination for military attire



T.L.

Jimi Hendrix fashion icon

I accidentally stumbled across this amazing picture of Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones at a festival. We now see where Kayne West got his fashion inspirations from.


T.L.

Young Victoria on BBC

Watch the BBC program Timewatch following young Victoria from her childhood to her throne.

T.L.

Rihanna Loves Balmain Too

Beyonce is not the only celeb who's loving Balmain's take on military this season - Rihanna was spotted sporting the look while shopping on Melrose in Beverly Hills yesterday.

Claire

Here it comes again...!

Labels are loving our Union Jack! Who's next...?

Jamie Reid in Conversation

If you've ever wondered what the inspiration was for the classic Sex Pistols album covers, including God Save the Queen, then you need to get yourself down to the V&A for Jamie Reid in Conversation. The notorious artist and anarchist will be there discussing past and future projects on Friday April 24th from 19.00-20.00, either book online or call 0207 942 2211.

Claire

Dressed to Kill

Last week saw the launch of the much awaited Henry VIII: Dressed to Kill exhibition at the Tower of London . Part propaganda, part fashion, this stunning new exhibition celebrates the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's coronation, with a display of some of the world's rarest arms and armour.

So take a trip to see some of the killer looks of one of Britain's most intriguing Kings.

Caroline.

Henry VII: Dressed to Kill until the 17 January 2010.

When Michelle met the Queen

Two style titans gave each other a pat on the back for their services to fashion.

I found this article on the Queen's style and thought I would share it with you:

Enjoy!

E.D

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's tale of male peacockery

BBC's very own dandy, Laurence Llewelyn Bowen recounts the history of British dandyism and male peacockery in Radio 4's series Men of Fashion.

And with episodes entitled Henry VIII: the King must wear gold, Charles II: Fashion Restored? The Tartan Titan and the Highland Fashion Cult, Men in Uniform and Empire Resplendent, and Sporting Gents: the Prince of Wales plays golf, it is clear that royalty often set the sartorial tone.

Take a look at the full episode list and and listen to them again on iPlayer. 

Caroline.

Beyoncé in Balmain

Spotted in New York yesterday: the queen of bling rocking 'the' Balmain jacket . . . 

Caroline.

Model Citizens

The new series of Britain's Next Top Model hits our screens on Monday 20th April, and has returned with an Anglophile theme - the boot camp inspired advertisement pays homage to Royal Military style with a glamorous twist. With the contestants draped in union jacks and 1950s pin-up military dresses, they are flying the flag for aspiring British models. They'll fight for that top spot until they are red, white and blue in the face.

Will the crowned victor be able to cut it in British fashion with the likes of Agyness Deyn and Kate Moss? We'll have to wait and see!

Stephanie

Gucci does the Union Jack

Gucci jumps on the Union Jack bandwagon by producing this bag for the launch of their new flagship boutique on Sloane Street. Looks like Kate Moss is a fan...New Look has also produced this homage to Britishness, as everywhere goes Union Jack crazy!

Claire

Britannia rule the sea!

Topshop's new Summer Pirate collection coaxes us to 'Sail Away' on a pretty seafaring journey in a palette of navy and red, stripes and vintage florals, teamed with flag and floral printed tshirts. Summer's on it's way!

Caroline.

Topshop bites the big apple!

Check out the Union Jackesque window display for Topshop's first New York store which opened yesterday and saw fans queuing from 6am!