2014 marks the 90th anniversary of Belstaff. The iconic, authentic and luxurious British brand will celebrate Belstaff as global British brand steeped in heritage and spirit of adventure. In Belstaff the fearless explorer and the fashion enthusiast alike will discover an approachable luxury for a modern lifestyle all influenced by Belstaff’s rich…
Fashion
As a leading Fashion Magazine in Manchester, STYLEetc. is proud to cover the latest news in the North West on Fashion, shooting editorial and compiling our best finds to shop for your benefit.
Read more
Harvey Nichols AW14 Fashion Show
Last week, the Harvey Nichols team put on their bi-annual fashion show, which saw fashionistas flock to the department store for an evening of entertainment. Stacey Forsey, Leanne Brown, Zoe Connor and Faye Campbell Dani Lawrence, Laura Siggins and Erin O’Neill Jane Given; Chantelle Heskey, Jude Cisse and Jsky Bouchra Van Persie…
STYLEetc at London Fashion Weekend
Twice a year, as the editors and models head across the waters to the cosmopolitan catwalks of Milan, Somerset House extends the glamour of London Fashion Week for an extra weekend, opening its doors to fashion fans that come from miles around to experience insider knowledge, style tips and of course, some…
50 Years of Biba
Since its humble origins in the sixties as a mail order fashion company, Biba has grown into a massive success. The polish-born due, Barbara Hulanickie and husband Stephen Fitz-Simon, opened their first store in Kensington in 1964 and went in to London department store Derry and Toms ten years later. The store…
Interview: Oscar Pinto-Hervia, CEO of Hervia Bazaar
Oscar Pinto-Hervia has spent more than two decades developing one of the UK’s most successful luxury fashion retailers. As the CEO of Hervia Bazaar, the 49-year-old is famous for championing both British and global designers from his prestigious real-life store and pioneering online outlet. Here he explains more about the thinking behind…
The Urban Apparel Trade Show Comes to Manchester
The Urban Apparel Trade show is a one day event coming to Manchester this Saturday. It is for Independent brands from around the North West to network, sell and promote their fashions and accessories. Over 100 Small, medium and large brands will be able to rent a stall for the day, which…
House of Fraser to Support Suited & Booted
House of Fraser has just announced that it will be supporting the charity Suited & Booted who provide donated interview clothing and job interview advice to vulnerable, unemployed and low income men in London. These men maybe long-term unemployed, homeless, ex-military personnel or in recovery from mental health problems and ensure that…
Model Moment: Maya Brzezinska
Following on from the success of her first ever catwalk at Manchester Fashion Week, we caught up with one of the models from the night, Maya Brzezinska, for an interview and insight to her life as a model. Photographer: Paul Hastie Designer: Gin & Tonic Vintage Clothing Hair: Gerrard Reilly Where are you…
Festival Fashion: A STYLEetc Guide
It’s that time of the year again people. A time when skin gets darker and drinks get colder, when music gets louder and life gets better. Yes, festival season is finally upon us and it officially kicks off this weekend here in Manchester with Parklife! For all those lucky enough to be…
Sunglasses Styles To Suit Everyone
We’re two bank holidays into the year and summer is well and truly on its way. Between distant shores, raucous road trips and impromptu Prosecco-fuelled picnics, if there’s one thing us Brits are good at it’s getting the most from the bit of sun we see. With this in mind we’re giving…
Cricketer James Anderson Launches Clothing Collection
Leaving his cricket whites in the changing room, Lancashire CCC and England cricketer James Anderson has teamed up with bespoke athletic menswear producer Chess London to launch his first ever exclusive fashion collection and it is available now from www.chesslondon.com.He celebrated by hosting a celebrity party at Harvey Nichols in Manchester, last week and…
Suzanne Neville Launches A/W Collection at Aston Martin
The centre of Wilmslow was all of a buzz this week as Suzanne Neville launched her A/W ‘14 collection and a selection of the haute couture evening wear at the showrooms of the prestigious Aston Martin on Water Lane. The evening was hosted by Gin and Jag events and began in a truly…
Manchester Fashion Week 2014
Last weekend saw the eagerly awaited return of Manchester Fashion Week at The Halle St Peters, and STYLEetc were lucky enough to have front row seats! Friday’s catwalk was all about up and coming designers, while Saturday and Sunday were focused on the Manchester based fashion houses of Didi’s Boutique, Boda Skins,…
Jack Wills Summer Collection
British fashion brand Jack Wills’ latest summer collection is the epitome of Summer fun. Containing a unique mixture of gorgeous floral and pastel prints and sun-kissed denim, this brand new range will inject the beauty of the British summer straight into your wardrobe. With seasonal prints mixed with bright colours, masculine outerwear…
Harvey Nichols Spring Summer Fashion Show
One of the best fashion show’s on the Manchester fashion scene, is always Harvey Nichols spring summer catwalk. And this year did not disappoint! With a mixture of monochrome, florals and metallics, it gave the eagerly awaiting crowd a preview into their summer collection. STYLEetc were lucky enough to enjoy a front…
Selfridges Designer Surf & Skate Board Range
Who would have thought that board sports and high-fashion could mix so well? Selfridges of course! Throughout March and April at Selfridges Manchester Exchange, you can view and buy a beautifully designed board from Christian Louboutin, Billionaire Boys Club, Kenzo, Phillip Lim and Stella McCartney to name a few! They have been…
Manchester Fashion Week Returns
Manchester Fashion Week (#MCRFW14) is back, with a mission to create a platform for everything that is great about the City’s fashion scene. The main event will be a series of fashion shows spanning four days over the Bank Holiday Easter weekend, 18th-21st April. Comprising of independent fashion designers, graduates and leading…
Jimbag Launch Limited Edition Bag for Genesis
Manchester brand, Jimbag, has teamed up with Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention to launch its first ever pink Jimbag. On sale today at www.jimbag.co.uk, half of the proceeds of the bag, which retails at £45, will be donated directly to Genesis – the UK’s only charity entirely dedicated to the prediction and prevention of breast cancer….
Dressing Smart and Winning Hearts
The scene is not an unfamiliar one; the waiting, the nerves, the dreaded pre-date spillage. First dates are, for lack of a better term… awful. There is simply no avoiding it; anxiety is a two-way street and despite attempts to mask our anxiety with bravado, that initial meeting with a prospective…
Interviews with Online Jewellery Designers
Online jewellery and accessories retailer Hoochie Mama have released a series of exclusive video interviews with contemporary British designers. In three separate interviews, UK based Cabinet Studios, The Branch and Cinderela B all discuss how their brands got started and where they get the inspiration from for their collections. The Branch carves exquisite forms from…