Adidas and Diesel Deal

International brands Adidas and Diesel have teamed up for a year-year collaboration to develop Adidas Originals Denim by Diesel. By joining forces and producing more chic clothing, Adidas hope to make their brand available to everyone, not just the sport-lovers out there.

Adidas is planning two styles of Diesel denim for both men and women, available exclusively at Adidas Originals stores worldwide. The women's styles vary from a high-wasted blue denim with boot-cut leg to a chic black denim alternative.

The range will have both Adidas and Diesel branding and will sell for £115 for women's jeans and £150 for mens.

www.vogue.co.uk

British Fashion Awards 2007

Stella McCartney threw off stiff competition from Anya Hindmarch and Luella Bartley to be crowned the Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards 2007 last night. The heavily pregnant star emotionally dedicated her award to her parents and the team behind her.

"My team really deserve this. I couldn't possibly manage with three children under the age of three without them."

Agyness Deyn was also the star of the show by winning the Model of the Year award ahead of red-head Lily Cole and fellow model Irina Lazareanu. Wearing a long, black Giles dress, the queen of cool spoke to her mum on the phone as she collected her award on stage.

The show, hosted by Zoe Ball, saw Vivienne Westwood collect the most pretigious award of the evening - Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design. "I want to talk about more serious issues but this isn't the time," she said. "Fashion is a life-enhancing activity and I hope you continue to love it. And I've noticed over the last few years that people are really looking better. Everybody looks great tonight, so I'm pleased about that. On the other hand, in 100 years we're not even going to have enough oxygen to breathe – but I've written a manifesto about that which I hope will help. But now isn't the time."

Full list of winners:
Designer of the Year:
Stella McCartney
Also nominated: Luella Bartley, Anya Hindmarch

New Designer of the Year:
Christopher Kane
Also nominated: Gareth Pugh, Marios Schwab

Best New Retail Concept of the Year:
Marc Jacobs
Also nominated: The Shop At Bluebird, Dover Street Market

Model of the Year:
Agyness Deyn
Also nominated: Lily Cole, Irina Lazareanu

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator of the Year:
Michael Howells
Also nominated: Terry Jones, Mert & Marcus

Red Carpet Designer of the Year:
Marchesa
Also nominated: Giles Deacon, Stella McCartney

Menswear Designer of the Year:
Christopher Bailey for Burberry
Also nominated: Alexander McQueen, Cassette Playa

Accessory Designer of the Year:
Tom Binns
Also nominated: Anya Hindmarch, Rupert Sanderson

BFC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion:
Dame Vivienne Westwood

The BFC Fashion Enterprise Award, sponsored by Swarovski:
Erdem

www.vogue.co.uk

Roberto Cavalli for the Spice Girls tour

Vogue.co.uk has reported that Roberto Cavalli is set to 'spice' up Sporty, Baby, Posh, Scary and Ginger's forthcoming reunion tour by designing some seriously glamourous frocks for them to wear.

The girls are set to sparkle in silver outfits tailored to suit their own personalities - designs that the fashion world aare eagerly anticipating.

"I have known Victoria Beckham for a long time and have always admired her style and personality," Cavalli explains.

"When we talked about the worldwide tour, The Return of the Spice Girls, she put forward the idea of me creating all their costumes to which I immediately agreed."

And despite the singers having had their fair share of questionable fashion moments, Cavalli is confident that he has brought their look bang up-to-date. "At their debut, the Spice Girls generated a trend with their individual looks and now, ten years later, they have put their trust in me to get a new, unique and iconic appeal for the tour," he says.

"The Spice Girls are one of the biggest global success stories with their appeal crossing many generations and millions of fans awaiting their return. When I met them, I immediately understood the reason why the world went crazy for their unique brand of 'girl power' - they are an irresistible mix of energy, pure joy, humour and a spicy dash of glamour. I'm sure their strength will take us by storm again."

20% off at Dorothy Perkins

Christmas has come early for us mad shoppers with 20% off everything in-store at Dorothy Perkins and online at http://www.dorothyperkins.co.uk/ today and tomorrow (Thursday 22 and Friday 23rd November)

That purple dress that has featured in the December issue of every fashion magazines is not available online yet, but you can get some fab party frocks and winter wooly knits to take you through to the New Year:



1. Grey rose bubble hem dress, £40 > £32
2. Silver cut out dress, £30 > £24
3. Aqua cowl back sequin tunic, £35 > £28
4. Gold peep-toe shoes, £15 > £12
5. Purple metal platform shoes, £25 > £20
6. Pewter platform shoes, £25 > £20
7. Pewter lurex batwing v-neck, £20 > £16
8. Cream empire slouch jumper, £25 > £20

Manolo Blahnik - CBE

The one and only Manolo Blahnik, the most famous mogul when it comes to shoe designing, has been made a CBE - Commander of the British Empire - by the Queen for his contribution to fashion.

The Spanish-born, London-based shoe designer has received the award "in recognition of his status as one of the most successful and influential designers of our time".

Culture Secretary James Purnell, who presented the honour, commented: "Manolo Blahnik is one of only a handful of designers whose name is synonymous with their product. His avant garde designs mixed with timeless classics ensure that women all over the world are desperate to get their hands on a pair of Manolos.

By basing his business in London, Mr Blahnik has played a huge part in enhancing the reputation of the capital as a leading fashion industry centre."

And Manolo himself couldn't be more thrilled with his new title. "It is the greatest privilege to have been appointed by Her Majesty the Queen to receive such an honour for my small contribution to the fashion industry in Britain," the modest designer said. "I'll always be proud and grateful for it."

Devotees represent an international A-list of stars from American Vogue’s Anna Wintour, to Oprah Winfrey, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kylie Minogue, J.Lo and Madonna who said "they’re as good as sex ...and they last longer".

For the full story go to www.vogue.co.uk

Christmas gift ideas #1 - Benefit

If my boyfriend hadn't already spent £150 on presents for me this Christmas, this is what I'd be asking him to buy me!

I love Benefit; it's amazing. I first fell in love with it when me and my best friend were christmas shopping last year and we got pulled in by the Benefit desk for a makeover type thing. We walked away with some fab goodies and it's such quality make up that I can't resist the price tag any more and just have to get some.

This 'big, beautiful eyes' eye contour kit provides big results when you need to define, contour and enhance your eyes. Included is a step-by-step make up lesson and the kit consists of a primer, a pink base shadow, cocoa shimmer countour eyeshador, a chocolate brown liner shadow and 2 brushes.

£17.50



This justine case is "just in case" you need a beauty refresher. The kit contains Benefit's favourite one-hit wonders - 'some kinda gorgeous' for a flawless complexion, the infamous Benetint for rosy lips and cheeks, 'californian kissin'' for a bright smile, and 'eyecon' for fading action day or night. These minis come together in their own little kit with its own mirror.

22.50


One of their most famous and successful products, Benetint gives cheeks and lips a healthy glow. It's a stainer [so don't hold it upside down!], it's kiss-proof and water-proof [brill for those meetings and greetings and the wondering or not winter weather] and gives you an innocent glow for the party season

£22.50



Dr Feel Good is a new idea for smooth, matte skin. It's colourless and weightless and can go on bare skin or on top of make up to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores, while soaking up excess oil. It's enriched in Vit A, C and E, and can be used with the sponge provided or your fingers for quick and flawless touch ups throughout the day.

£19.50


On my chrimble present list from my parents this year is this classic pack of three Benefit timeless classics. The best of Benefit : iconic classics set includes their best mascara, their best skin mattifier, and the original Benetint. It's limited edition and you save £17 from the RRP of the individual items put together.

£39

David Beckham for Armani Underwear SS08

Emporio Armani have been selling underwear in Europe for years and are just about to go stateside, having picked David Beckham to be the face of their new US SS08 campaign.

Beckham, who recently launched his second his-and-hers perfume with wife Victoria, has reported had a loss of earnings last year, falling 28% to £11.1 million due to a loss of endorsement deals. But it looks as though that might be on the up after his modelling shoot with photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in LA last week.

The ad campaign will be up and running in January, and the US underwear range will be available through top retailers Macy's and Bloomingdales.