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Burton, one of the leading men’s clothing retailers in the UK, is to be featured in a brand new BBC series, “British Style Genius”, which takes a look at what makes British fashion and style so distinctive and influential.

Across five one-hour programmes,”British Style Genius” examines the looks and trends that have come to define British style, from the high street to high-end couture, from bespoke tailoring to street style, from fashion rebels to traditionalists.

Burton is to appear in episode two of the series entitled “A Cut Above – The Tailored Look”, calling on Burton’s history and expertise in the world of tailored fashion. The episode will take a look at the evolution of mens suits and other formal wear over the years, highlighting different styles and looks.

With a history in men’s fashion dating back to 1903, Burton is a key contributor in episode 2 of the new series, detailing the changes in casual and formal men’s fashion over the years, with commentary on mens coats, jackets and trousers.

The BBC has compiled the series based on a collection of interviews with industry experts including designers, models, stylists and retail magnates. Featured in the series are fashion icons Kate Moss and Twiggy, renowned designers Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen as well as actors Michael Caine and Roger Moore.

“A Cut Above – The Tailored Look” will air on 14th October at 9pm and can be viewed on the BBC iPlayer after the broadcast.

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Littlewoods Direct, the UK’s leading online and home shopping retailer, has announced the re-launch of the Ravel footwear collection, offering a number of a variety of in-vogue styles, which will appeal to fashion minded women looking to wear the finest winter fashion trends.

The new collection captures a multitude of looks, from stylish workwear through to party styles, all of which encompass Ravel’s own unique characteristics.

Heels in all shapes and sizes have been combined with an eclectic variety of finishing touches to give the range a real point of difference. Heels, stilettos, the ultra modern cone heel and the platform have been incorporated onto an array of styles. Detailing, such as including striking patent and suede combinations, snake skin effect applications, buckle features, covered buttons and pepper pot punching have also been incorporated into the collection.

Applying subtle twists to the Mary Jane style, Ravel offers a new interpretation to this look for the season. Almond points have been teamed with an assortment of detailing which includes brogue cut out trims, contrasting wooden stack heels and feminine fastening systems which all provide this styling with a fresh new look. Also featuring strongly in the shoe range are a number of T-bar designs, which are available across a spectrum of styles from striking daywear through to alluring sandals for the party season.

Suede shoe-boots, patent knee highs and casual options with blunted toes are featured within in the boot range. Womens fashion devotees will appreciate the finishing touches that have been applied such as contrast stitching, overlay detailing, buckle features and brogue inspired touches which all add to the modernistic look of the collection.

The attention to detail which is lavished on every pair of Ravel womens shoes and boots ensures that the wearer creates the ultimate head turning statement. Plush suede and soft leather uppers are teamed with a rich colour palette of ruby reds, rich teal, moss green, luxurious mink and deep purple, together with strong metallics.

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Debenhams, leading UK department store chain, has announced a new partnership with PlusinBoots, the wide calf boot specialist, which will see PlusinBoots own brand of boots being made available through Debenhams Online. The full range of boots will be available in a wide range of fashionable styles and colours, in six individual calf widths.

As leaders in luxury wide calf boot design, PlusinBoots is dedicated solely to creating ‘must have’ boots that fit, and offers the largest calf size available anywhere in Europe. All boots are crafted from the finest materials and have premium leather lining to ensure that the boots are as comfortable as possible.

The new collection available through Debenhams comes in an assortment of hues, from teal to this season’s on trend palette of burgundy and purple. PlusinBoots’ boast a great attention to detail, with many of the boots featuring finishing touches such as bows, diamante buckles and brass studs.

The new range of ladies boots come in a variety of styles, including the Jordan. Available in classic black and vibrant red, with a removable diamante decoration, these boots are round toed and supported by chunky platform heels. These suede boots are ideal paired with jeans, or teamed with a simple black dress for an elegant evening look.

For those with a hectic and busy lifestyle, PlusinBoots offers the elegantly shaped Cervinia. Adorned with a bow, these boots conform to busy lifestyles with their moderate kitten heel. Right on trend with this season’s most popular colours, the boots are available in purple or black suede.

The Livigno boot from PlusinBoots offers a unique and individual look. Combining two trends in one, these boots are a mix of patent leather and soft suede in midnight blue.

For those who prefer more classic designs, PlusinBoots can also offer the Verbier, Villars, Geneva or Zermatt styles of boots. Crafted in soft Italian leather, these versatile boots can be worn with jeans, skirts and dresses to create a sophisticated look.

PlusinBoots wide calf boots are now available from Debenhams Online, with the Plusinboots fitting guide also available online to ensure customers can order their boots in the size they need.

About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group, and has a strong presence in key product categories including women’s wear, menswear, home wares, health and beauty, accessories, lingerie and children’s wear.

Debenhams has 139 stores including 7 Desire by Debenhams stores, across the UK and Ireland with approximately 10.1 million square feet of trading space and around 21,500 employees.

In addition Debenhams has 30 international franchise stores in 14 countries outside the UK and Ireland, with a further 15 franchises scheduled to open by the end of the 2008 financial year. Debenhams is also extending its customer reach by making direct sales through its internet website. Debenham’s has a successful own brand portfolio of approximately 55 labels (such as Debut, Maine New England, Red Herring and Thomas Nash) and including 25 Designers at Debenhams brands.

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Spring 08 sees Topman introduce an exciting new label with rock & roll fashion in its DNA: The Look Presents.

Drawing on acclaimed style bible The Look: Adventures in Rock & Pop Fashion, The Look Presents is a creative hub for the legendary designers inspired by the combustion that occurs when great music meets fantastic style.

With three separate collaborative collections produced exclusively for Topman in 08, The Look Presents premieres in stores in May with the animalistic designs of classic 70s label Wonder Workshop, originally worn by such rock icons as Iggy Pop, Sid Vicious, Mick Jagger, Marc Bolan and Led Zeppelin.

Wonder Workshop designers John Dove and Molly White have reinvented the range for the 21st century, all the while maintaining their original aesthetic.

Available in full colour and monotone, the Wonder Workshop mens tees designs feature tattoo-inspired prints as well as the incredible Wild Thing graphic of a snarling leopard’s head (as worn by Iggy on the cover of the Stooges glam-punk masterpiece Raw Power), a snake which wraps around the torso of the mens tees and prints featuring two hawks and a dove.

The Look Presents is the brainchild of The Look author/music fashion historian Paul Gorman and Soho boutique owner Max Karie. “We are plugging directly into the electricity of rock and pop fashion by working with brilliant original designers,” said Gorman. “The Look Presents is all about reinvigorating the menswear market with authenticity and integrity.”

The Wonder Workshop mens T-shirt will be available from end of May. The collection will be stocked in selected stores and also online at topman.com

The new Wonder Workshop mens T-shirt collection is the first of two t-shirt collaborations between Topman and The Look Presents. The second being The Look Presents Nigel Waymouth, a darkly psychedelic collection of graphic t-shirts from the founder of the legendary King’s Road boutique Granny Takes A Trip. The Granny takes a trip tees are due for release at the end of July.

The third collaborative collection is named Priceless. Designed by Antony Price, this will be his first ever high street ready to wear collection of suits, shirts, trousers and jackets. More details to follow.

About Topman

Topman offers the latest in mens clothing 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 footwear, accessories and formal wear. Topman also provide the simplest way to search for and buy men’s clothing, placing it among the leading fashion retailers in the UK market today.

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