Top 15 Fashion Collaborations
You can't swing a Miu Miu bag in the fashion industry without catching news of another collaboration; the beginning is hard to pin down but we hazily recall 2006's Roland Mouret for GAP effort back in the day. High street stores have cottoned onto our hysterical lust for a designer's touch, minus the heart-attack-inducing price tag. In September we can look forward to Jil Sander for Uniqlo (the designer has come out of retirement to create this collection, so expect a series of understated show-stoppers), cocktail-swilling rumour has it Henry Holland will design a cheap-but-chic collection for Debenhams and Yasmin Le Bon unveils her range for Wallis in September, so if you thought the whirlwind of shopping incentives would quell, think again. Oh overdraft, how we love thee!
Who? Zandra Rhodes and M&S.
What? Funky jumpsuits, neo-hippy bikinis and sprightly summer separates. This is your first stop to an on-trend beach wardrobe.
Swimsuit, £29.50 and headscarf £22.
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Who? Preen and Topshop.
What? Topshop’s penchant for collaborating with up-and-coming designers has helped the likes of Jonathan Saunders, Preen and Richard Nicoll feature in cash-poor wardrobes – hurray! Preen’s current summer collection for Topshop brings back Eighties studding and mannish tailoring.
Grey Dress, Preen for Topshop, £80.
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Who? Barbara Hulanicki and Topshop.
What? One of the biggest names in British fashion and founder of the Sixties retail mecca Biba, Barbara Hulanicki, has collaborated with Topshop to bring back girly flares, thigh-grazing mini dresses and billowing silk blouses. We’re addicted!
Cut-Out Mini Dress, Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop £55.
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Who? Converse and Selfridges.
What? The ever-cool trainer brand Converse marks Selfridges’ 100th birthday with a limited edition pair of canary yellow trainers – ideal for this summer’s festivals and beyond.
Limited Edition Trainers, Converse at Selfridges, £75.
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Who? Alesha Dixon, Dune and the Teenage Cancer Trust.
What? In spring 2009 Dune launched its first ever jewellery collection, and now, only months later, has launched a campaign with recording artist Alesha Dixon to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust by giving all profits from this limited edition bauble necklace to the charity.
Charity Necklace, £20, Dune.
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Who? Giles Deacon and New Look.
What? The high street store New Look has enjoyed a number of colourful collections designed by Giles Deacon, but the current summer one is famed to be his best yet. Expect studded jersey and hectic prints.
Strapless Dress, Giles for New Look, £35.
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Who? Matthew Williamson and H&M.
What? Following in the footsteps of Karl Lagerfeld, Madonna and Comme des Garcons, Matthew Williamson has designed a sell-out range of neo-tribal maxi dresses, peacock feather-print cashmere and covetable studded accessories.
Maxi Dress, Matthew Williamson for H&M, £199.99.
The next instalment of the collection lands in select stores mid-May – elbows out!
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Who? Hunter and Jimmy Choo.
What? Hunter is the staple brand for British wellies and Jimmy Choo is the luxury brand du jour- together they’ve created the It-welly! Complete with gold buckles and mock-croc finish, what’s not to love? Get on the waiting list now.
Wellington Boots, Jimmy Choo for Hunter, £235.
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Who? Kate Moss and Topshop.
What? Boasting a new stateside launch, the collection taps into Kate’s signature British rocker style with a girly twist. We love the new Liberty print dresses and fringed jackets.
Stripe Flower Dress, Kate Moss for Topshop, £60.
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Who? Marc Jacobs and Selfridges.
What? To mark Selfridges centenary, master designer Marc Jacobs has designed a traffic-stoppingly gorgeous shoulder bag in the super-store’s signature yellow Pantone.
Limited Edition Quilted Bag, Marc Jacobs, £3,350.
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Who? Helen Rochfort and Sarah Graham.
What? Up-and-coming handbag brand Helen Rochfort has teamed up with still life photographer Sarah Graham to create a three-strong range of cute and kitsch handbags; ideal for grown-up girly girls.
Printed Handbag, Helen Rochfort, £125.
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Who? Alexa Chung and New Look.
What? TV presenter Alexa Chung steps up to the camera as a self-styled model for New Look. The summer 2009 range is complete with neon party apparel, ethnic separates and cute leisurewear.
Ethnic Skirt, New Look, £25.
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Who? Paul Smith, Next and the charity ‘Whatever It Takes’.
What? Next asked a handful of influential designers and artists, including Coldplay, Stella McCartney and Sir Paul Smith to create artwork for a series of charity T-shirts to raise funds for global causes, including poverty alleviation, the protection of children and environmental conservation. Wear yours with pride.
Charity T-shirt, Next, £18.
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Who? Nicola De Main for ASOS.com.
What? Cute two-tone dresses with flirty designs. This edgy number is the epitome of De Main's urbane designs. Available online mid-May.<a href=http://www.asos.com target=_new>www.asos.com</a>
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Who? Penelope Cruz and Mango.
What? The screen siren is the face of Mango’s summer 2009 campaign and is currently co-designing her third collection for the store with her sister Monica. Expect easy-going pieces with a Spanish influence.
Check Top, Mango, £28.
Available from Mango stores nationwide.Search all the latest fashion on offer at your favourite shops at <a href=http://www.stylefinder.com target=_new>www.stylefinder.com</a>
