Can we all take a second and give thanks to the fabulous, fabulous moments when celebs wear items from mass retailers that we can all snap up on our own? I love drooling over expensive designer pieces as much as the next girl, but there's something extra exciting when it's a dress or shirt that came from a store I've been to and is priced low enough that I could charge it to my credit card without raising fraud alerts. Last night, Beyoncé gave me one such rapturous moment when she attended a par

British department store group Marks & Spencer is the latest UK retailer to warn that unseasonably warm weather has impacted its trading results. The high street retailer reported its 13th consecutive quarterly decline in general merchandise and clothing sales for the 26 weeks ended 27 September, 2014, blaming its poor results on warm weather. General merchandise first half sales fell 2.3 percent, whilst like-for-like general merchandise sales dropped by 2.6 percent during the six months

New look: Designer Zhang Na loves recycled fashion. Photo provided to Shanghai Star While most fashionistas are seeking out the new looks of the current season, independent designer Zhang Na embraces outfits that are re-crafted from discarded clothes. Since 2001, Zhang has used recycled clothing to make a third of the garments for her label, Fake Natoo. She calls the series her "re-clothing bank" to reflect her passion for old clothes and an ecofriendly lifestyle. "I aim to create great

The CFDA and Vogue got together last night for the Fashion Fund Awards, and as you'd expect, there were all kinds of stylish sorts in attendance. If you want to be a student of good dressing, here's a maxim to absorb: Any opportunity to outfit-ogle is actually a chance to learn. 1. Monochrome Is Your Friend: Take Tory Burch, for example, who reminded everyone that a monochromatic look from head to toe can be super chic (and totally helps streamline the getting-ready process). 2. W

For those mornings you oversleep before work, battle your closet in preparation for a night out, or simply need some extra inspiration on a Saturday morning, we are coming to your rescue with chic and effortless five-minute outfit ideas. We’re all busy girls, so even when you DO have the time to try on everything you own (we’ve all been there…), that doesn’t mean you want to. That being said, with only five minutes to spare, no one should to look like they just rolled out of bed either.

Sales at Primark, a part of Associated British Foods, were 17 percent ahead of last year at constant currency at the end of September 13, 2014. This positive development was driven by an increase in retail selling space with like-for-like sales growth of 4 percent, and rise in sales in the new stores. Company saw excellent sales over the Christmas period and boosted sales in the third quarter due to warm weather. Company began trading in France in December last year and sales across all five sto

Channel your inner Brigitte Bardot this fall and top off your look with a floppy felt hat. It’s officially the time of year that layering is a must and we all look for chic ways to keep warm. Toasty as the gear may be, you don’t want to spend the next few months feeling as though you’re suiting up for a ski trip rather than going to work or out to dinner! As much as we love beanies (and they are definitely a mainstay to stock up on this winter!), ‘tis the season to step out of your comfort zo

British high street retailer Ted Baker has been temporarily hindered in its long-running, multi-million pound legal dispute against its former insurers, Axa Insurance, when the High Court decided not to uphold a claim for the loss of profit after a series of thefts from its inventory. The fashion retailer said that it was “disappointed with this outcome” and that it was “considering its options” in a statement. Ted Baker added that this judgment “will have no significant impact on the financ

Discover a full fashion insight from the most influential trade show events around the globe, as Trendstop's trend experts bring you two must-have clothing styles for Spring/Summer 2015. Taken from our Apparel Tradeshow Overview S/S15 Report, both of these apparel trends offer fresh new directions for women's clothing ranges with forward updates on texture, print and influential key items. Softly Quilted Outerwear At Scoop International in London, seasonal jackets are transformed with soft,

Boxing gloves, high tech parkas, sports bras and goggles. These are just some of the items that will go on sale next week at H&M across the UK for its latest designer collaboration with Alexander Wang. We will cover the launchlive from London We will be in-store on its opening day, following the first drop of the collection on the shop floor and talking to customers and store personnel. Earlier this month the collection was unveiled in New York to rave reviews, mixing Wang's sport