Style & Design
Originally published on Tuesday, 2nd September 2008
Mattijs Van Bergen at Browns Focus
Martina McHowat highlights the latest and greatest from the retail front.
Check it Out
B Store’s ‘Pop In’ space at Selfridges.
Opening during Fashion Week, this little B Store micro-gem promises to introduce some hot new talent to the menswear department, including Bernard Willhelm, Tim Soar, and Hans Madsen. Look out for the b Newspaper, launching at the same time.
UJ Loves
Dutch designer Mattijs Van Bergen at Browns Focus.
His signature ruffles, pleats and intricate detailing impressed editors, buyers, and Gucci Group execs at his 2007 CSM graduate show, and thanks to Mrs. B’s discerning eye, are now available to London’s style mavens. We especially love the leather bow belts, melting pleated trench and sequinned blazer for Autumn/Winter ‘09.
PSSST
Get hold of new bi-monthly magazine Distill.
Edited by catwalk king Colin McDowell, it amalgamates the most exciting fashion stories from around the world into one tome, from the super glossies to niche independents. Wonder if it’ll include anything from House of Fraser’s new biannual offering launched yesterday? With Condé Nast publishing and content from Vogue and GQ editors, it looks sure to be one to watch.
HOF magazine, £2. • Distill Issue 1, £4.50.
