09.11.2011- Design-a-Bear

This year's Children in Need appeal is just around the corner, and looks set to be the most glamorous yet. In celebration of the appeal (and to raise as much money as possible!), Pudsey himself has been given a series of couture makeovers by a host of designers including Erdem, Mulberry and Giles Deacon. The collection of specially created teddies, which showcase SS12's upcoming trends, are on display until November 19th at Liberty in London. All are entered into eBay auctions to raise money for the appeal, so if you fancy owning a bespoke bear of your own, then be sure to head over to the BBC Children in Need website to find out more about placing a bid. I'll certainly be keeping my eye on these little lovelies...

 Giles Deacon's design

 Erdem's adorbale floral teddy

PPQ's super stylish monochrome creation

Liberty's kooky patterned intepretation- complete with shopping bag!

This is such a lovely idea, and a great way to raise both money and awareness for this year's Children in Need appeal. To find out more about how to get involved (and get bidding!), head over to the BBC Children in Need site.

Will you be bidding on a designer Pudsey? And are you doing anything special for Children in Need?

(Image credit: BBC Children in Need.)

23.09.2010- London Calling

London Fashion Week has now wrapped up, and along with Erdem, here are my favourites from the collections of the last week:

PPQ

 Vibrant sunshine prints and simple lines.

Topshop Unique

 There was a very dream-like quality to this collection, with the use of sheer, floating fabrics and
ethereal prints.

Holly Fulton

Kooky prints a plenty at Holly Fulton, where the shapes remained sleek and effortlessly sophisticated.

David Koma

Still retaining some of Koma's trademark heavy metal detailing, this collection was both wearable and feminine; I especially love the fuller skirts and the contrasting use of black and white which gave a very contemporary feel to the collection.

Burberry Prorsum

 

The biker jacket was back with a vengeance at Burberry. As well as the tough studded detailing, pretty dresses teamed with structured leathers were big news here, as were metallics. 

Mary Katrantzou

I loved Mary Katrantzou's collection, not only for the completely surreal lampshade skirts and printed dresses, but also for the divine colours that she used- her collection was a real ray of sunshine. 

Giles

 As well as featuring an iconic cast of models, Giles' SS10 collection was extremely fun and feminine, with ruffle detailing, full skirts and a palette of  mouth-watering sweetshop colours. Quintessentially London.

Which of the London collections did you find the most inspiring? And which of the Milan shows are you most looking forward to?

(Image credit: style.com and WWD.)