Following the Brownie motto of ‘Be Prepared’, the Unique Autumn Winter 2010 outerwear has been designed to be protective and functional, whilst luxurious fake furs and delicate chiffons evoke a woodland wildlife feel.

“The inspiration was looking at two elements. One was going camping in the woods and then once you are in the woods it almost goes into a twisted Narnia type environment”, commented Jacqui Markham, Topshop Joint Head of Design. “There’s 30 designers in the team and they just bring to the table all their different ideas, and we try and create a bit of a theme, a bit of a hook, that we can tailor the collection around.”

Defending against the elements, saddle brown battered leather parkas are cosy with quilted linings and shrunken waxed cotton jackets in uniform blue and khaki brown appear in a swing shape and cropped gilet. Duffle coats and trenches keep out the cold with reversed sheepskin linings on the outside of the body and voluminous wool scarves and cable knit socks offering an extra layer of warmth. Berry coloured corduroy tailoring with leather panelling gives a modern twist on traditional countrywear, whilst loden green wools in a boxy jacket, pencil skirt and short shorts look more rugged and are adorned with Girl Guide inspired award badges. Old fashioned pyjama-esque striped slouchy cotton trousers and shirts continue the idea of a camping trip in the wilderness.

Practical details feature throughout; skirts have suspender strapping, belts have release buckles and sheepskin bags secured by harnesses have old-fashioned binoculars and torches as charms. Canvas and leather lace-up boots are sturdy with multiple buckles and detachable ankle covers and mini pouches.

Offsetting the utility/survival feel of the collection, prints and fabrics are heavily influenced by woodland creatures and nature. The sumptuous teddy bear fur coat is reminiscent of a grizzly bear, fluffy mittens are paw-like, and shoe boots are adorned with tufts of sheepskin. In contrast, soft chiffon blouses and dresses with hand-crafted crochet and lace panels conjure up an image of a warped fantasy world full of woodland nymphs and fairies. Mushrooms, clovers and twigs are scattered across jersey vests whilst wild wolves, deers, rabbits and owls hide within the camouflage ‘Woodland print’ but stand out in their full glory as headdresses.

Karen Bonser, Topshop Head of Design, said, “To be at London Fashion Week alongside so many credible and talented designers, it’s a great thing for Topshop to be able to do and to support British fashion.”

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Today Tayloright announced the addition of their new “bracelet” category on - mensringstore.com - providing customers with a wide variety of contemporary men’s bracelets at discounts up to 57% off retail prices.

Mensrinsgstore.com, in partnership with Triton Jewelers out of New York, AZ, offers men’s rings in a variety of materials and styles featuring Tungsten Carbide, Titanium, Stainless Steel and Ceramic. Mensringstore.com allows customers to take advantage of aggressive pricing discounts while at the same time accessing some of the jewelry industry’s most sought after ring and now bracelet fashions.

“Our customers are increasingly searching for men’s rings and bracelets online due to an ever increasing upward pricing trend in brick and mortar retail stores. Our online presence allows us to offer substantial discounts off of high retail jewelry prices by reducing or eliminating high retail overhead costs such as astronomical mall rents, insurance and skyrocketing employee costs,” said Taylor Johnson, founder of Tayloright. “Our product line features a unique blend of traditional titanium, stainless steel and ceramic rings and mens bracelets complemented by the Triton Collection of patented tungsten carbide rings.” This later brand, the Triton Collection, was awarded to mensringstore.com in February of 2009.

In addition to focusing on a quality product line, mensringstore.com offers a“Customer Satisfaction Guarantee” including a 30-day return policy and a lifetime warranty on all of its rings.

For more details please visit mensringstore.com.

About Men’s Ring Store
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Tayloright, dba mensringstore.com, began operations in August 2008 selling rings and rock climbing holds internationally. Men’s Ring Store serves the international marketplace—all via its web site at mensringstore.com. Their innovative men’s products and services offer a state-of-the-art fashion category to men seeking a durable, scratch-proof and quality ring.

Preparing for a First Holy Communion is an exciting time and the Molly Brown London on-line store is the perfect place to shop for an ideal gift for a little girl to mark this important milestone. The Molly Brown Collections house a wide range of beautiful quality girls’ bracelets and girls’ necklaces. Made with Sterling Silver, Freshwater Pearls and coloured Gemstones you are sure to find a classic Holy Communion piece of jewellery that will compliment all Holy Communion dresses.

There is a Gift Guide section especially dedicated to First Holy Communion Gifts to help you find the perfect gift solution at the right price. Classic necklaces such as the Sterling Silver Cross on Freshwater Pearls is a bestselling favourite as is the Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Cross necklace; demand for these classic and yet contemporary designs is always high for girls communion gifts.

Molly Brown London also sells a gorgeous range of Gemstone Crosses in sterling silver and pretty coloured gemstones such as pink tourmaline, blue topaz, amethyst and the exquisitely pretty white topaz cross which is a favourite piece of girls jewellery and extremely popular as a First Holy Communion Gift. You can choose to buy a Gemstone Cross as a charm on its own that can be added to a charm bracelet or necklace. Necklaces come in three different lengths, 14”, 16” and 18” to suit all age ranges, bracelets are available in small and large.

All Molly Brown jewellery comes with luxury gift packaging that is about as good as it gets. You can even arrange to have your gift sent directly to the recipient with a hand written personalised gift card. Delivery is fast and efficient and to keep your mind at rest, the Molly Brown’s Customer Care team has a first class reputation and offers a ‘no quibbles’ returns service.

For more information on Molly Brown London or to view the collection of jewellery available online, visit http://www.mollybrownlondon.com.

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Base London, men’s footwear brand, has launched a new young men’s fashion brand Fish ‘N’ Chips by Base London for Spring Summer 2010. A range of graphic heavy, printed canvas shoes and boots, inspired by music and modern youth culture, make for a new move into a different sector of the footwear market by Base London.

The Fish ‘N’ Chips by Base London Summer 2010 collection offers a veritable feast of footwear courses with geometric, floral and 80s influenced prints all on the menu. Served up as a selection of lace ups, slip ons, and lightweight boots, all on an original rubber sole and displaying a distinct gingham tablecloth printed inner sock. The Fish ‘N’ Chips collection is available to buy f r o m the Base London online shoe shop.

The Spring Summer 2010 collection launches with a selection of styles, aptly named after the courses found on the menu in the nation’s traditional and favourite take away. Cod, a lace up canvas style, with a tough durable rubber sole is complemented neatly by Wrapped, f r o m the Chips range, a casual wing tip canvas shoe displaying intricate brogue detailing and a fresh colour palette.

Highlight pieces f r o m the Fish ‘N’ Chips collection comes in the form of Peas, revealing a wide and varied colourings as well as 80’s inspired graphic prints on a classic college pump style silhouette complete with a leather toe cap and Wallys, a classic lightweight canvas deck shoe, bold in colour and strikingly detailed.

Other styles for Spring Summer 2010 include Scampi, a low profile lace up shoe and f r o m the Sauces range, Ketchup, a versatile trend led lo-boot style.

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Naartjie Kids, the original name in fun baby clothes and children’s clothing sizes 0 - 10, showcases its Essentials, which are basic tops and bottoms designed to be easily paired with each season’s collections or worn separately. Naartjie Kids Essentials also include leggings and accessories that are made from natural fabrics, using Naartjie’s non-toxic garment dye process.

“Naartjie Kids seasonal collections offer Essentials that are designed to complement the collections but that can last until your child outgrows them,” said Joe Norwood, director of marketing, Naartjie USA. “Our Essentials are always a great value and are favored by many of our loyal customers.”

The Naartjie Kids Spring Essentials low everyday price is $10 per piece. Naartjie Kids Essentials are available in-store, for only $10 per piece, when purchasing two or more. Spring Essentials are regularly $12.95 - $14.95 per piece.

Naartjie Kids’ designs, colors, prints, and styles represent a truly unique synthesis of European fashion trends with western casual lifestyle. Featuring a dominant focus on natural fabrics that are garment-dyed, pre-washed and pre-shrunk for easy wear, low maintenance and comfort, Naartjie Kids uses a garment dye process that results in a more vibrant color and softer clothing and accessories for precious little ones.

The ultimate in mix and match, Naartjie Kids introduces new colors, prints and styles within a grouping to allow customers to mix and match across the entire assortment. In addition, shoppers can mix and match between Naartjie Kids seasonal collections, which showcase the freshest and broadest color assortment in the industry, distinctive detailing, mixing of fabrics, appliqués and embroidery details. Always “Kid-Friendly” design concepts made primarily of natural fabrics that feature weight-right fabrications for maximum comfort and easy care. Each item is designed and constructed for easy-wear comfort, whether the garment is dressed up or dressed down.

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Topman Design has announced that it will be showcasing its Autumn/Winter 2010 collection as a solo show in February’s London Fashion Week.

Topman Design has previously displayed new collections as part of the increasingly successful MAN event which Topman set up alongside Fashion East 10 seasons ago. This will be the first time since MAN’s conception in 2005 that Topman Design has not shown as part of the initiative.

Gordon Richardson, Design Director at Topman said: “Our decision to show separately from MAN this season has been welcomed by both the MAN and the Menswear Panel who collectively agree that it is the right time for us. We have established a consistent design ethic and have a good following which gives us the confidence we need to move on and allow MAN to continue to nurture new young talent which is, after all, its purpose.”

The decision to progress Topman Design out of MAN comes on the 5th anniversary of the showcase which aims to source and nurture young menswear talent. Both Topman Design and MAN will be part of the second official full day scheduled for London Fashion Week menswear which has received great acclaim in putting menswear firmly back on the British map.

Charlie Porter, deputy editor of Fantastic Man magazine and Menswear Panel member, commented: “It’s so exciting that Topman Design has grown to the position where it deserves its own show. By teaming up with MAN, it proved that menswear should have a slot on the London Fashion Week schedule. Now that we have a whole menswear day, it’s brilliant that both Topman Design and MAN get the chance to shine on their own.”

About Topman:
Topman offers the latest in men’s fashion, encompassing a range of styles to suit every shopper. Topman’s extensive collection embraces everything from the latest fashion trends to classic pieces, and extends to men’s shoes, men’s hoodies, men’s shorts accessories and formal wear. Topman also provide the simplest way to search for and buy mens clothes, placing it among the leading fashion retailers in the UK market today.

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Due to a recent trend in couples shopping for Rose Gold wedding bands, Titanium-Jewelry.com, a leading online retailer of titanium and tungsten jewelry, matching wedding bands and mens ring’s, is pleased to introduce the latest in rose gold rings and wedding bands.

Rose gold, also called pink gold or red gold, is characterized by it’s alluring “pinkish” hue. Rose gold wedding bands are typically available in 14K, (.583 pure ), or 18K, (.750 pure). Rose gold is produced by alloying pure gold with varying amounts of copper. To achieve the reddish color, the copper alloy is increased while decreasing the silver colored alloys. The result is a striking reddish tone to the gold.

The term “rose gold” may have been coined from the French word for ‘pink’ which is“rose.” Rose gold, invented centuries ago and often found in vintage and antique jewelry, finds itself once again in vogue as the new fashion color for fine jewelry and wedding bands. Many top bridal jewelry designers, as well as prestigious watch brands such as Patek Philippe and IWC, are now featuring their newer designs in rose gold.

Industry experts expect rose gold to increase in popularity as more jewelers begin to offer it to their customers. Rose gold seems to have finally become a viable option for many retailers, according to Modern Jeweler magazine.

To meet the new demand, rose gold rings are the newest addition to Titanium-Jewelry.com’s extensive selection of unique jewelry.

“Rose gold was a very popular metal used in Retro period jewelry back in the 1940’s, that is experiencing renewed interest today,” says Ron Yates, founder of Titanium-Jewelry.com. “The fashion forward jewelry shopper who desires something different will be drawn to rose gold’s rich and warm tones. It’s a wonderful precious metal to wear for your wedding ring. I absolutely love it!”

Titanium-Jewelry.com features the latest in rose gold rings by Benchmark and COGE, both leading U.S. designers of men’s and ladies’ wedding bands. Their pieces combine vintage elegance of rose gold with the modern craftsmanship and style the designers are known for.

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WOMbat, the UK’s leading ethically-sourced adventure clothing retailer, has announced it’s giving hundreds of pounds worth of clothes away for free.

The Cheshire-based company sells a wide range of tough outdoor clothing from hoodies to wellies and critically, cares how its clothes are made and the effect they have on the environment. In a bid to find other people who share the same ideals, WOMbat is asking like minded adventure lovers to make themselves known.

The team at WOMbat know full well they would rather be climbing a mountain or paddling a river than filling in a form. So, in order to tempt adventurous types to give up a few minutes of their outdoor time and fill in their details on the website, they’re giving away £250 worth of vouchers.

Everyone who signs up at WOMbat’s website between now and May 31 will be entered into the prize draw and have the chance to get their hands on hundreds of pounds worth of adventure clothing, absolutely free.

WOMbat’s Victoria Tingey said: “Our business is based on providing tough, well-made adventure clothing to people who love the outdoors and want to look good whether they’re hanging off a rock or jumping out of a plane.

“To make sure no one in the supply chain has poor working conditions or is exploited, we only stock ethical clothing from trusted suppliers and manufacturers. We also make sure our clothing doesn’t hurt the environment, which is why over half our stock is either fair trade clothing or made from organic materials.

Fashion Crazed, the online fashion and style website, is pleased to announce that it will now be featuring more articles aimed towards plus sized women.

It is a common fact that the average dress size for a British woman is a size 16, whilst the average size for an American woman is a dress size 14. So with that in mind Fashion Crazed believes that it is important to include more features which are orientated towards the average woman and further include images which reflect these women’s figures.

In recent times there has been a significant increase in the number of plus size models used by the fashion industry. Most notable was the use of plus size models by Mark Fast at London Fashion Week last year. However this has sparked much debate not only amongst fashion insiders but also amongst the general public. The use of plus size models at such a prestigious fashion event was very much viewed as a controversy by some. Whilst on the other hand many hailed it as revolutionary and a positive change. These people were tired of seeing unhealthy looking models command the catwalk and were happy to see the image of curvaceous women being promoted throughout the world.

Fashion Crazed is an online website which aims to bring its readers the latest news and happenings from the fashion world on a bi-weekly basis. Fashion Crazed further strives to highlight the emerging trends from within the fashion industry and deliver solutions to many of the fashion dilemmas which are common to so many women. Moreover the website is dedicated to providing its readers with an insight into the latest “must have” clothes and accessories as well as the latest information on fashion events from across the world.

Following on from Mark Fast’s lead V Magazine has recently launched a special edition of the magazine which features the use of plus size models. However, despite this increase in awareness and the improved use of plus size models it seems apparent that there is a distinct lack of media imagery which reflects the average woman. Rather instead the media, especially the fashion media, is predominately dominated by size zero models. In fact all too often many plus size women feel that they must go to a specialist website aimed specifically focused on plus size fashion to find imagery and content which reflects them and their fashion needs.

Fashion Crazed hopes by including more articles aimed at plus size women and images featuring such women it will cater more adequately to the needs of women of all shapes. Fashion Crazed further hopes that the inclusion of such material will challenge the stereotype of many who believe that to be beautiful and fashionable you must be stick thin. Rather Fashion Crazed aims to support the stance that beauty comes in a variety of forms and that being a size 16 or bigger does not mean that you cannot dress stylishly.

What is more Fashion Confidential is aware of the continual debate surrounding the health status of many fashion models. Consequently Fashion Crazed understands the importance of promoting a healthy and realistic image for women and young girls to aspire towards.

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