Introducing Heart & Noble
This weekend one of our favourite up and coming designers, Heart & Noble, will finally be publicly launching their first fine/conceptual jewellery line – The Cable Tie Collection, in the renowned Wolf & Badger Flagship in Notting Hill. Comprised of both Sterling Silver and 9ct Yellow Gold pieces, the collection offers designs ranging from the...
Brian Eno on inspiration for Alfred Dunhill
Brian Eno, English musician, composer, record producer, singer, and visual artist, has been announced as one of the faces of Alfred Dunhill’s spring/summer 2013 “Voice” campaign. The campaign is made up of a series of black-and-white portraits and individual video interviews, in which the brand ambassadors give their opinions and discuss their experiences. “We...
Valentino, Master of Couture at Somerset House
This winter, London has become host to one of the greatest collections of Valentino Couture, in a celebration of the designer’s life and work. The show, which is hosted by Somerset House has been open since the 29 November 2012 and will continue until the 3rd of March 2013. The exhibit is a glamorous showcase...
MeishMellow Pop-up Store
We introduced one of our favourite young London designers to you earlier this year, and now MeishMellow is back this weekend with a pop-up store event in East London. MeishMellow, the creative brainchild of Daniel Miles, is all about using inspiration from his photos of the streets of London to create clothes that represent a...
A.Sauvage for Dr. Martens
A. Sauvage is the brainchild of Adrien Victor Sauvage who, whilst working as a creative, realised that the stylish demands of his clients were not being met, so set about launching his own label. His debut collection entitled 000-1 -000-11 showcased both radical and elegant menswear, bringing traditional details together with more progressive cuts...
Introducing: Digby & Iona
We were recently introduced to the amazing Brooklyn jewellery brand Digby & Iona, founded in 2006 by designer Aaron Ruff . As a young boy growing up in Maine, Aaron Ruff was fascinated with the idea of stumbling upon hidden treasures and unearthing ancient relics. Created in 2006, the “Digby & Iona” namesake stems from a trip to Nova Scotia,...
Introducing MeishMellow
One of our favourite young London designers and brain behind MeishMellow, has just launched his second collection. Established in 2006 by Dan Miles, the brand was born out of his involvement in his local music scene, at a time when it was all about going to shows, spending time playing with friends in a punk...
The Locals ‘Loves’ – Men’s edition
Now I know we have been rather focused on women’s fashion trends for the fall recently, but never fear I haven’t forgotten about the men! Check out our six must haves for men this fall below. Blazers – now don’t wince at this word, a blazer is one of the easiest ways to instantly...
The Locals ‘Loves’
Hard to believe it but it is already almost the time to start thinking ahead to next season. Last time we did a trend forecast but this time we would like to make it a little more personal. Here is our list of things we (and we’re betting you) want/need/must have in your life! For...
Notes from our resident stylist: What to wear A/W 12
What an interesting week in fashion this has been with the sale of iconic fashion powerhouse, Valentino and the announcements that Preen and Rag & Bone are going to be showing this coming fashion week in September. With interesting things ahead, it looks like it is a good time to start talking about next season...
Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama – The Looks
Following her successful exhibition at London’s Tate Modern, Yayoi Kusama maintain her place in the spotlight with the announcement of her dot-filled capsule collection for Louis Vuitton. Renowned for her repeating dot patterns, Japanese artist Kusama, brings her eccentric style to Louis Vuitton, covering everything from bags and shoes to coats and dresses with her...
Win tickets to the Spencer Hart show at Men’s Fashion Week and a Samsung Galaxy Note
Calling all you fashion forward gentlemen… We have teamed up with Samsung to give you the chance to win yourself a pair of money can’t buy tickets to the live Spencer Hart SS13 show at the very first Men’s Fashion Week on 15th June in London. Luxury tailor Spencer Hart’s exciting SS13 show will kick...