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A British View of Oscars Fashion

Photo Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe; Felicity Jones; Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter. Credit Noel West for The New York Times Photo Meryl Streep and Cate Blanchett. Credit Noel West for The New York Times At the London shows Monday morning, the crowd, some looking bleary-eyed and sleep-deprived, rehashed the Oscars , which ended about 5 a.m. local time. There was palpable excitement about two key British wins, Eddie Redmayne for best actor and “The Imitation Game” for best adapted screenplay (though the actual winner, the writer Graham Moore, is American). But mostly there were grumbles about the fashion , how boring and safe it was (though Marion Cotillar

Burberry Hosts Starry Show at London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week rolled out the big guns Monday, with British design powerhouse Burberry hosting the glitziest catwalk show of the season. Hunter, the maker of the classic Wellington boots, evoked wild Scottish countryside with indoor waterfalls, while Christopher Kane seduced with clothes featuring nude life drawings. Here are some highlights from Day 4: ——— FASHIONABLY LATE - OR NOT? The fashion industry is notorious for its lax timekeeping - a half-hour delay is normal - but unusually strict show times at Burberry meant that one very late guest almost didn't get to see the show. Supermodel Naomi Campbell , sporting a fluffy white fur coat and dark glasses, arrived well after the catwalk display began and had to push through the crowds to get to her seat in the front. She didn't seem fazed, though, settling quickly down next to celebrity photographer Mario Testino. Fellow guests swiftly whipped out their smartphones to photograph Campbell, though on

10 Cute Outfit Ideas for Every Type of Concert

Angela Pham/BFAnyc.com Whether you’re a Bonnaroo gal or the sweet tunes of Sam Smith’s arena tour is more your speed, we’ve got the outfit for you. After all, when it comes to concert-going, a genre-appropriate look is almost as important as the music (well, for us, at least). Of course there are a few factors to consider: You need to be able to dance, possibly hoof it long distances and, if the concert is outdoors, brave the elements. To help, we’ve compiled ten looks of some of our favorite celebs. Get ready to rock out in style! Click through to see and shop ten concert-ready outfits! Start Gallery

11 Valentine’s Day email creatives from the fashion industry

Valentine’s Day is on Saturday but most retailers have been gearing up to it for several weeks. I received my first Valentine’s promotional email on January 19, close to a month before the day itself. The culprit was Saks Fifth Avenue, which sent two further Valentine’s Day emails before February 1. It wasn’t alone though. Eight other fashion retailers have also sent me messages aimed at giving me inspiration for romantic gifts. To find out what’s going on here’s a look at the different email creatives. And to be clear, I have an inbox set up that just receives newsletters from around 20 US and UK fashion retailers, which is where these are taken from. For more on this topic, read our posts on how fashion ecommerce brands use email marketing or download our Email Marketing Industry Census. Saks Fifth Avenue Saks has been the most eager retailer in terms of email marketing and has also setup its own Valentine’s Day gift guide. We commonly see this type of gift se