By Celebrities Style on 18/05/2012 14:48 Celebrities

The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant as she arrived for an exclusive dinner at Claridge's this week. Imitate her sophisticated style with this elegant Roksanda Ilincic dress, paired with silver Miu Miu platform sandals, Peter Lang swarovski earrings and a Diane von Furstenberg metallic clutch.

By Latest Looks on 18/05/2012 08:03 Latest Looks

To celebrate the past sixty years of British fashion and to commemorate a great British year with the Olympics and the Jubilee, the Royal Mail have released a collection of designer stamps.

Photographed by renowned fashion photographer Sølve Sundsbø, the stamps showcase classic designs by ten of Britain’s most celebrated fashion designers. The colourful and distinctive images have the features of the models removed to keep the focus on the garments.

Amongst the featured designers are Paul Smith’s classic suiting, Alexander McQueen’s flamboyant designs and Vivienne Westwood’s trademark tartans.

The stamps can currently by purchased online from the Royal Mail.

By Flannels News on 17/05/2012 11:25 Flannels News
We're very excited to watch the Raoul AW12 fashion show stream live from Asia Fashion Week this afternoon! Click on the link below and watch the clock count down to the event, which will be broadcast online at 1.30 PM (GMT).
By Latest Looks on 15/05/2012 09:59 Latest Looks

1.Carven print shorts

Are these the funnest shorts ever? Carven always manages to create just the right mix of witty and wearable.

2. Paul Smith spot shirt

Youthful polka dots on a boyish shirt do it for me every time.

3. Raoul shoulder bag

Raoul is one of my favourite 'affordable luxury' labels. I particularly like their bags which are beautifully pared-down and frequently have detachable straps.

4. Prada cardigan

I'm a big cardigan fan but I usually go for dark, block colours. This two-tone Prada one is a bit more interesting and I like its neat proportions.

5. Acne chambray blazer

Denim with a twist. This is a great way to do tailoring if you're a casual girl at heart and I love this rich shade of blue.

6. Acne Pistol boots

Acne's Jonny Johansson told me that shoes are the best selling category at Acne and these boots are probably the reason why. Love the androgynous lines and walkable heels of these best sellers.

7. Prada Saffiano bag

I have a bit of a thing for practical tote bags. I usually go for neutrals but this coral colour way is a fresh alternative for spring (when it arrives) and would look lovely with a matching mani!

8. DVF print blouse

I don't wear many prints but I'm trying to change that. I like the graphic impact of this print against the clean lines of the silk blouse.

9. Men's Ralph Lauren shirt

It's always worth rooting through the meanswear department for hidden gems. I love Ralph Lauren men's shirts for the summer to wear as a jacket over stripy tees, cigarette trousers and loafers.

10. Burberry Brit taffeta mac

Everybody knows Burberry makes the best trench coats. This cherry red one is a gorgeous, uplifting colour for all year round.

By Latest Looks on 10/05/2012 12:06 Latest Looks

Wedding season is now upon us, with both the wedding party and the guests searching high and low for the perfect, memorable outfit. Whether you are a bride- or groom-to-be, or are attending a wedding abroad or at home, we have put together our essential guide to help you choose a treasured ensemble for the big day.

The classic white or cream dress can be updated with shorter lengths, draping, lace and beaded detailing. Wear with delicate accessories, such as Miu Miu’s Swarovski and pearl headband for a modern take on the traditional bridal wear.


A classic single-breasted evening suit paired with a crisp white shirt and suave black accessories demonstrates the debonair sophistication associated with the groom’s attire. A neat bow tie or gunmetal Mulberry cufflinks add interesting touches.


A Country Wedding

For a whimsical wedding in a country manor, pastel colours and floral prints are essentials for both men and women. A vintage-inspired floral dress will look exquisite teamed with pastel pee-toe heels and dainty jewellery. For the perfect country gentleman look, pair a printed shirt with a pale blue or grey suit and tan leather brogues.

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A City Wedding

A chic wedding in a city-centre hotel calls for eye-catching cocktail dresses and sleek suiting. Bold coloured dresses in vivid hues look striking when paired with sky-scraper heels and dazzling statement jewellery. Monochromatic evening suits and slim-fit shirts can be updated with flashes of rich colours on accessories.

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A Beach Wedding

If you are attending a wedding in an exotic island location, bright colours and lightweight fabrics are ideal for the beach. Colourful, flowing maxi dresses and printed kaftans are perfect when paired with embellished sandals and decorative jewellery. Cotton or linen trousers are practical and stylish when worn with a shirt sleeved shirt and espadrilles.

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By Celebrities Style on 08/05/2012 13:56 Celebrities

Kate Bosworth channelled SS12’s 1920’s trend at last night’s MET Ball. Wearing a bespoke Prada dress and heels, Kate finished her look with a simple clutch and silver jewellery. See how to get Kate’s look with this fringed flapper dress from Patrizia Pepe and Swarovski heeled Miu Miu sandals.

By Celebrities Style on 27/04/2012 08:58 Celebrities

The Duchess of Cambridge stepped onto the red carpet last night in an embellished Matthew Williamson dress and simple court shoes. Get The Duchess’ look with a similar dress currently in the clearance sale at www.flannelsfashion .com !

By Flannels News on 26/04/2012 15:12 Flannels News

Last night, our Spinningfields store played host to an evening with Navaz Batliwalla and Manchester Fashion Network. Navaz spoke before a large crowd about her cult blog, Disneyrollergirl and her experiences in the London fashion industry. Before the event, we caught up with Navaz to ask her some questions of our own.

1. You were one of the first high-profile fashion bloggers in the UK. What made you decided to start your blog?

I was working on a great magazine and I was having a great time but it wasn’t really somewhere where you could really kind of express your personal opinion, because obviously that’s not what magazines are for. I was going to lots of events and press days and launches and seeing all of this amazing stuff and I wanted to put it all somewhere. I was freelancing for a website and pitched the ideas to them – why can’t we talk about what’s coming next and what people can expect to see next season, and they’d say ‘Oh, no-one wants to see that’.

I was aware of blogs and I was reading them so I thought: I’m just going to do it myself. I didn’t know if I was capable of technically maintaining a blog so it was a challenge for that reason as well. And that’s really why I started it. Also, it was a place to put the ideas that I had. I had so much information coming in all of the time; I was able to deposit it in one place. When you write a blog, you are the editor, the designer, the publisher, the IT person – everything!

2. What has been a personal highlight of your time blogging? I’ve just come back from a trip to Paris with Hermes to see their leather workshop, which was quite incredible because they are one of my favourite brands. Top, luxury brands at that level don’t involve themselves with bloggers very much. They are starting to but it’s just the beginning, so to be invited on a trip like that was amazing. I also went to LA last year to watch a Lucozade commercial where they were roller-skating which was really nice as well. A lot of good work opportunities have come up through the blog. I’ve met a lot of people through both twitter and the blog.

3. If you could work with anyone in the industry, who would you choose?
I love Cos and I love Celine. They would be my top two brands to work with. It would be great to work with Celine, as they’re very distanced from social media. When they start to do it, it would be a privilege to work with them.



4. How important do you think fashion bloggers are to the industry right now? Do you think that their influence will become even more important moving forward?

I think that more and more brands are realising on so many levels how useful bloggers are to them- that two-way conversation. They get feedback from bloggers and bloggers help spread their messages. It’s a great marketing tool. Bloggers are great communicators and they kind of do the brands job for them. I think that in that sense, it can only continue.

5. What aspirations do you have for your blog, moving forwards?

I tend not to have goals in that sense. At the moment I am getting bombarded by a lot of information, which is the opposite of how I want the blog to be. I want to kind of step back from that a bit and narrow the focus more and really concentrate on what I like.

I do the blog but I also do styling and other creative projects. My background is styling but I’ve just not been doing it so much, as I’ve been doing so much writing. I want to bring back more styling and put some shoots on my blog, and that way possibly take it somewhere else. I want to do more hands-on creative stuff and showcase that on my blog as opposed to just writing.

At some point, I want to do some sort of video content. I do think that video is becoming increasingly important, as people like to see moving images and they like to see the person behind the blog. When my blog started, it was anonymous and now it’s not, but I still don’t really put photos of myself on there. I like to keep a bit of distance.

6. What are your must-have pieces for Spring/Summer 2012?

I’m actually thinking of Autumn/Winter now! I’m thinking of Celine coats – especially with the weather how it is!

For my Spring/Summer wish list, Cos have got a capsule collection of white shirts – I want to buy all of those! I also want to buy more colour. I love all the colour blocking that’s around at the moment – it’s really wearable, even though you wouldn’t think it. The way that I wear colour is with really minimalist shapes with maximalist colours – I love that combination!


Photographs by Luke Sampson
By Flannels News on 19/04/2012 14:21 Flannels News

Disneyrollergirl is the blogging alias of freelance fashion editor and consultant, Navaz Batliwalla. Navaz began anonymously writing her blog in 2007, whilst she was employed as a fashion director at Cosmogirl magazine. Initially intended as an ‘anonymous fashion insider’ blog, Disneyrollergirl rocketed to fame and quickly earned a huge cult following, making The Times ‘Top 40 Bloggers’ and being featured in magazines such as 10, I.D and Grazia. .

Now working as a freelance stylist, journalist and consultant, Navaz Batliwalla produces fashion editorial for the UK’s leading fashion and retail companies such as Asos, Glamour, Topshop and Harvey Nichols, to name but a few.

Having gained a wealth of knowledge from industry leaders, Navaz Batliwalla joins The Manchester Fashion Network for an evening of in depth discussion on how to become successful in the industry, covering topics from blogging, styling and writing for fashion magazines and national publications.

The event will take place at Flannels on The Avenue, Manchester on Wednesday the 25th of April 2012. Doors will open at 18:30 with the discussion commencing at 20:00, followed by a 15 minute question and answer session.

Tickets can be purchased from Manchester Fashion Network in advance of the event.

Flannels have two pairs of tickets to give away for the event. Email your name and telephone number to competition@theflannelsgroup.co.uk before 12.00 noon on 24/04/2012 and two names will be chosen at random to attend the event.

By Latest Looks on 18/04/2012 09:05 Latest Looks

Back in September, as Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana presented their typically fun, feminine and flirty D&G Spring/Summer collection, it was announced that this was the final outing for the diffusion line.

Now is the time to purchase a piece of fashion history. D&G has been the sister-line of the mainline Dolce & Gabbana since 1994, in which time it has built up a huge following and become one of the most anticipated shows of Milan Fashion Week in its own right. Taking Dolce & Gabbana’s Italian heritage and fusing it with a cool, urban aesthetic, D&G has gathered cult status and a celebrity following encompassing high-profile style icons Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Victoria Beckham.

The final collection has now arrived at Flannels Fashion, in an explosion of vibrant floral and eclectic silk scarf prints. The collection features the iconic garments that D&G is renowned for – black lace t-shirts, body-conscious gold satin dresses and bold peony printed pieces. The intricately printed silk dresses, with their patchwork scarf prints perfectly capture the stylish and youthful spirit of D&G.