NEW ARRIVAL - FORNARINA

Fornarina presents the first pieces from its Autumn/Winter collection 2008. Create a unique look with these stylishly sleek garments; fitted and flattering stripes, retro-cool batwing tops teamed with Fornarina denim; bootcut, skinny or flared.

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NEW ARRIVAL - PAUL SMITH WOMEN'S SHOES

The brand new shoe collection from Paul Smith has now started to arrive. The famous swirl stripe is now joined by an antique finish.

Classic styles with a twist consist of the Stanwyck antique tall boot, the Sunflower pump and the elegant Annette shoeboot.

You’ll need to hurry as this exclusive range has limited stock available.

NUDIE HAS LANDED

The first wave of the new collection from Nudie has now landed, showcasing the “naked truth” about denim.

The signature orange stitching is prevalent throughout their diverse mix of jeans. Nudie presents a huge variety of different washes, from clean blue rinses, faded denim washes, and raw denim, in a wide range of fits; skinny, slim, bootcut and straight leg are available. Team these jeans with the organic cotton t-shirts, in a variety of warm colours, with quirky reverse-printed designs.

All the best shapes are now in stock too, including Average Joe, Regular Alf, Slim Jim, Straight Sven, Even Steven.

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THE REASON BEING…

The Reason Being…I have heard some excuses in my time. Like when Sir Alex Ferguson blamed the colour of the Man Utd kit on the 3-0 defeat to Southampton back in 96’. Or when a speeding motorist recently told Northumbrian Police that aliens were chasing him and therefore had to accelerate beyond the speed limit.

But, Amy Winehouse’s spokesman trying to use “admin work” as the reason why the singer collapsed after signing autographs outside her house yesterday, is so bad, it’s all most great. He went onto say that doctors were unsure why she collapsed but are running further tests and may possibly keep Winehouse in overnight at The London Clinic. I’m no doctor, but as a betting man, I would love to place a cheeky fiver on the real reason she flaked out.

The 24-year-old has recently had her wealth estimated at £10 Million by The Sunday Times newspaper's Rich List. She is due to perform for Nelson Mandela later this month in Hyde Park. My advice Amy, have a chat with Nelson about wisdom, honour and how a 24-year-old should spend her cash. Oh and drink plenty of water.

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OUT OF DIESEL

Diesel:U:Music Radio has ceased broadcasting after 26 days of transmission, 24 hours a day.

The station, which amassed over 1 million listeners online, was certainly a hot spot for new music. The artists who graced the stations output included: Klaxons, Busy P, Bang Gang, Joe Goddard from Hot Chip, Simian Mobile Disco, Noah and the Whale, White Williams, Radio Clit, Diplo, Dragonette, Black Ghosts, Four Tet, and New Young Pony Club.

Andy Griffiths, Diesel Head of Communications, said: “Diesel:U:Music Radio has been a truly rewarding experience for everyone whose been involved with it. In the past month, the station has given a great platform for the best in new musical talent and fostered a community who value creativity, passion, a truly DIY spirit and of course great music!”

For those of you who now regret not changing the frequency to check out what those crazy kids at Diesel were doing, fear not my rigid friends. D:U:M radio will be back in the Autumn. If that’s too much of a wait, you can download the archived streams in July at http://www.diesel-u-music.com/

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NICOLE FARHI WINS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Nicole Farhi has been awarded the lifetime achievement prize at the First Women Awards 2008.
The ceremony, which recognises women who are ‘trailblazers and pioneers’ in business, described the designer as an “extraordinary entrepreneur” whose "outlook and brand are the antithesis of the throwaway culture", Drapers reports.

Farhi, who was originally a sculptor, invaded the fashion world in the early 70’s when she co-founded French Connection. Ten years later, she launched Nicole Farhi.

In 1994 Nicole Farhi's flagship Bond Street store was launched which features her now reputable ‘Nicole's Restaurant’ in the basement.

1998 and 1999 saw the unveiling of the Farhi Home Collection followed by a flagship store opening in New York.

It’s true to say that Nichole Farhi has pioneered the way forward on many occasions in the fashion world fusing Mediterranean and British styles at her base in London.

And, we’ve been fans for ages.

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