Gio Goi Clothes Are On-Trend And In Demand

I have a new favourite brand at the moment: Gio Goi clothes. This brand is setting trends all around the world with their bold, funky and striking designs. If you’ve never heard of Gio Goi clothes before, you really should check them out. They design men’s and ladies clothing and there is something for everyone in their fashionable designer clothing ranges.

When you stumble across a new brand, you don’t often know its going to be on-trend enough for that particular season. What i love about Gio Goi clothes though is that they transcend and push the fashion boundaries every season, making sure that their ranges are super-hot and super stylish. Here in the UK, there are many Gio Goi clothing fans, and it really is an demand brand.

Gio Goi is only available in select retailers, but i found a really great UK online retailer stocking this brand – check them out here: GIO GOI

E.VIL Fashion – Stunning and Oozing Designer Beauty!

A few years ago i came across the fashion name E.VIL and i have been wearing their clothes ever since. With this brand you get stunning attention to detail, but admittedly at a designer price.

E.VIL stems from the designer fashion house Queen of E.VIL and features t-shirts and jackets with multi-coloured diamantes on. These designs are strictly limited and certainly aren’t items you will find on every high street. E.VIL is stocked in the high class stores and upscale boutiques.

This brand has an avid fan in the form of glamour model Jordan – she is frequently seen sporting an E.VIL t-shirt

You can see below some of my favourite pieces from the E.VIL range:

E.VIL hoodie

You can buy this from http://www.spoiledbrat.co.uk/

E.VIL t-shirt

You can buy this shirt here: http://www.spoiltfashion.com/index.asp

Designer Clothes Stores – The Best Places To Shop

Are you looking for designer clothes stores? If you live in the UK, London is a high fashion and designer clothing mecca – you just need the cash to be able to indulge. Of course, prices in London are naturally more expensive so if you’re looking for great designer clothes from little boutiques, then head North to get some better deals.

In America, big department stores like Macy’s and Bloomingdales are a designer clothes paradise. Alternatively, seek out the smaller designer clothes stored that might not have as large a selection, but they will have a much more select choice of fashions.

The best designer clothes stores are not always right in front of your face – take the time to look around and see what your town or city has to offer.

why are designer clothes so expensive?

Designer clothes are so expensive because, simply, they can afford to be! There is a an air of exclusivity when you buy designer clothes, and the more expensive, often the more limited edition they are. I see them as a worthwhile investment if you can afford to splash the cash…

E-Luxury: Bye Bye! Designer Fashion Goes Out With A Bang…

Well, i have just heard that famous online store E-Luxury is going to be closing soon…actually within the next 6 months. Most likely due to falling sales during the credit crunch, i can’t say i am taking the news lightly. This is such a great online retailer. You can buy Dior, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci and a whole host of other great designer brands. To see it go will be bad news for the luxury goods market, which looks set to suffer somewhat during this recession. However, its not all bad news because they will be focusing on a fashion magazine instead. Watch this space…

If you want to take a look at what E-Luxury has to offer, check it out now – before its too late! Designer bags galore!

http://www.eluxury.com/estore/index.jsp

How to spot real from fake designer clothes on eBay

Oooh its the big one! How on earth do you tell fake from real on eBay? It really bugs me when i see loads and loads of so-called “authentic” items in the listings when i know in my heart of hearts that they are anything but authentic, genuine items.

Here’s a tip i learnt. Some sellers think they can get away with putting “authentic” on their listing, like it is an authentic designer piece, but that could also mean it is “authentic from China” etc. Authentic is a bit of a gray area these days. So, some sellers have indeed picked up on this, and they will often list the item as “GENUINE” which is a good indication – well a better one, anyway – that it may well just be real.

I feel sorry for eBay in many ways with this whole fake scandal. Not long ago, they were ordered to pay an astronomical amount to top fashion houses. According to the judgement, eBay ended up paying 19.28m euros in damages to Louis Vuitton Malletier, 17.3m to Christian Dior Couture and 3.25m to the perfume brands. (Source: BBC)

The thing is, with eBay, it is such a worldwide user-friendly platform, that how is it possible to control the dodgy dealings that go on? I mean, when you list an item you are asked to adhere to the terms and conditions and state that the item you are listing is authentic. However, people will just abuse this and carry on listing anyway. Who is going to refrain from making some money just because they think their item is fake?

I also feel sorry for those that have been caught out buying so- called designer goods on eBay, only to find they are fake designer items. My friend bought a Louis Vuitton handbag and paid £75. She thought it was genuine because it came with a controllato card and a Louis Vuitton dustbag, but when she took it to the shop to get it authenticated, she found out the truth. The thing is, if the price is too good to be true, then it probably is. You might think that £75 is a lot for a handbag – which it is – but any Louis Vuitton fans will know that it is a snip at that price and can’t possibly be real. You go into the Louis Vuitton store and try and get a bag for £75! No such luck I’m afraid guys, so why would you think you could get one on eBay.  

When it comes to eBay and designer clothes, always check the seller’s feedback to see what other buyers have said. Another good tip is to check if they are selling multiple items of the same designer goods. 35 Fendi scarves sold in the last month? Hmm, my instincts say steer clear – fake items are bought in bulk and it is always a tell-tale sign if they are shifting a load on eBay.

At the end of the day, if you are wanting real designer clothes on eBay, then the best bet is to check if the item comes with a receipt. This will usually show an honest seller who is only too aware of the counterfeit market, and also shows that someone does not want to be a part of it.

It is becoming increasingly hard to distinguish real items from fake items on eBay, but the tips above should help a little bit. Unsure of an item’s authenticity? Leave a comment and i will try and help out.

A VERY fake Louis Vuitton Bag

(Image source: http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/2008/06/pick_of_the_blo_65.html)

Hot Designer Clothing Alert! Everyone is Lovin’ Lanvin

Okay, so when i saw that picture of Coleen Rooney in that stunning Lanvin ruffle top, i thought “wow – this is hot!”.

Lanvin is a clothing company founded by Jeanne Lanvin in 1909.

Jeanne Lanvin’s successors include Antonio del Castillo, Dominique Morlotti, Jules-Francois Crahay, Maryll Lanvin, Claude Montana and Patrick Lavoix. Their work has successfully immortalised a very Parisian, elegant couture style. (Source: http://www.infomat.com/whoswho/jeannelanvin.html)

Today, Lanvin’s designs are chic and elegant. It is almost hard to believe that a once velour tracksuit loving chav like Coleen Rooney has managed to turn this all around and become a force to be reckoned with in the fashionista stakes. When i saw her wearing that lush burnt orange Lanvin ruffle top, i thought it looked stunning on her tanned complexion.

Coleen Rooney in Lanvin

(Image source: http://www.kickette.com/index.php?/site/C7/P30/)

The same top in a different colour also appeared on fellow WAG Alex Curran (now Gerard). So which WAG pulled it off better? Well, personally, i think Coleen did. However, normally i would say Alex is better dressed.

Alex Curran (Gerard) in Lanvin

And celebrities in Lanvin doesn’t stop here my fashionista friends! Kate Hudson was also pictured in a  gorgeous blue Lanvin dress. Was it the right colour for her? Well, many will say yes, but i think it was a little too heavy on her pale skin. A lighter blue would have looked much less “bulky” on her. Still a gorgeous dress though!

Kate Hudson in Lanvin Dress

Check out this great blog for more blue coloured fashion advice! http://thetrendsetter.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/color-watch-electric-blue/

As for my favourite Lanvin piece, i think Natalie Portman has found it! This season, purple is the hottest colour to be seen in and she looks simply stunning in this unusual Lanvin creation.

Natalie Portman in Lanvin

(Image Source: http://www.elleuk.com/starstyle/celebrity-trends/everyone-s-wearing-purple)

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Designer Clothes – The Juicy Couture Hype

I remember when Coleen Rooney was younger and she was just getting into her designer clothes. I remember seeing her parade around in her bright fluorescent Juicy Couture tracksuits and Ugg Boots, and she thought she was the height of fashion.

Fortunately, it didn’t take long until she saw the light and she started dressing like a WAG dripping in proper Couture. Gone were the Juicy Couture tracksuits, replaced with stylish fitted dresses and designs hot off the catwalk. It was then that we started to respect her (and became a little bit envious…).

Coleen Rooney in a (striking) Juicy Couture Tracksuit

Here she is in her wine coloured Juicy Couture tracksuit and white Mukluk boots, made from innocent bunnies.    Regret this photo, Coleen?

Despite Coleen rapidly realising that the bright tracksuit look is soooo not “on trend”, many people still love Juicy Couture and all it offers. In fact, in America, the Juicy Couture tracksuit doesn’t have the same connotation that it does over here. In Britain, if you are seen sporting one of these velour tracksuits, you are inevitably tarnished with the “chav” name, because there are so many cheap imitations available these days, and who can tell the difference? Well, if you are a hardcore Juicy Couture fan, then there is no doubt that you will be able to spot the trademark “J” zipper, which is unique to Juicy and should indicate it is the real deal.

So, as far as Juicy Couture is concerned, i am sure we will continue seeing the hype, but I am curious to know if that will still apply to the novelty tracksuits that people seem to love. 

Check out the fabulous Juicy Couture for yourself, with all the latest designs (ships to the UK too!)

The Love of Designer Clothes

As a consumerist nation, we are forever looking for the latest must-have item, and this is quite often in the form of designer clothes. As a woman being showered with pictures of celebrities with the latest designer clothes, it can make us feel a bit “worthless” if we don’t buy the same. We aspire to these rich, wealthy celebrities, so we often want what they have.

However, with the Credit Crunch biting at our heels, are we going to cut back on our designer clothes spending? Hmmm…I’m not so sure. It might make our lives feel less “meaningful” if we can’t have the things we want. I know plenty of women who spend at least £500 a month on designer clothes just to be like their celebrity idol, but maybe if they can’t get the credit anymore, then this ridiculous spending habit will fade.

Why Should We Buy Designer Clothes?

 

Right now, there is nothing ‘hotter’ than being seen in the latest designer clothes. The magazines litter their pages with the latest must haves, whether it be designer shoes, designer bags or that wonderful piece of designer clothing. But why pay the prices? It is becoming ever more apparent that the high street stores can beat the designer prices and create rather good replicas of our favourite designer brands.

Magazines are promoting this, just looking at the back of the Daily Mail Weekend magazine will show any clothing addict how to dress to impress for a reasonable price. £1500 for a designer dress? Why pay that when you can have an imitation from Topshop. It’s personal preference at the end of the day, but with the credit crunch hitting us hard, maybe more of us will be heading down the high street store route.

Primark are also offering the latest designer clothing trends at affordable prices. But then one must question whether we have to compromise on the quality as a result. For Fast Fashion though, Primark and Topshop deliver the goods. Maybe you want designer shoes? From past experiences, Primark don’t tend to keep their shoe ranges as ‘on trend’ as their clothing ranges, but then you can’t have everything! If you are paying less for a dress maybe you can afford to invest a little of your hard earned cash on some expensive designer shoes. Or a rather ’snazzy’ designer handbag. The choice is yours. Fashion at affordable prices is everywhere.

Source: http://www.fashionchicks.co.uk/2008/02/15/topshop-fashion-show-2/

So why buy designer clothes?

As long as there are celebrities to aspire to, women will want what they have, so for some ladies – and equally some rather fastidious men – designer clothes are a must have. People want to feel good, and sometimes a designer label can help lift the spirits and boost the profile.

It’s easy to find where to buy the latest designer clothes. If you don’t want to pay the hefty price tags but still want to look like a designer goddess, then you can find some great options for star style at a cheaper price.