Colette’s resident dogs visit their crocodile cousin this season, as the Paris concept shop celebrates its 10th anniversary by collaborating with Lacoste to produce a limited-edition series of polos and sneakers featuring the trendsetting boutique’s canine friends, Caperino and Peperone, created by Kuntzel+Deygas, alongside Lacoste’s signature mascot. The playful series features 14 Lacoste polos, each [...]

Paul Smith’s latest advertising campaign for SS07 sees the continuation of the theme of ‘real’ people from the AW06 campaign. The campaign continues to focuses on individuality with around 20 ‘real’ people including number one selling recording artist Mika and a member of the band, All American Rejects being shot by photographer Julian Broad. The [...]

Liz Hurley will be the face of the new Monsoon S/S 2007 campaign and will replace Sophie Ellis-Bextor at the end of the season. Liz Hurley follows Jodie Kidd and Sophie Dahl, with a series of photographs that are unashamedly sexy. The 41-year-old actress and model is reputedly set to earn a 6-fixure sum, which [...]

Ed Hardy continues to enjoy an incredible level of star attraction. Ed Hardy Clothing is worn by a growing list of celebrities, including Leonardo di Caprio David Beckham Mariah Carey Pam Anderson  Adrien Brody Madonna Tony Hawk Ewan McGregor Rick Fox Jack Black Nicolas Cage Paris Hilton Jessica Alba Jamiroquai Mickey Rourke Usher Brad Pitt Christina [...]

Nicholas Deakins is a vibrant, fashionable and accessible collection. Founded in Leeds, England back in 1991, Nicholas Deakins has grown into a global phenomenon. 1992 sees high profile clothing accounts gained in the North of England. 1993/94 saw the brand spread not only nationally but also to parts of USA, Italy, Japan & Australia. 1996 [...]

LRG was founded by two young gugy Jonas Bevacque and Robert Wright beginning 1999. They shared a common passion and vision for design, independence and meaning. It was their goal to give the customer not only form and function but also something they could believe in. LRG was the first company to bridge the gap [...]

YOROPIKO, Japanese word, means “teach me more, please!” A luxurious new label developed in 2007 by Martin Yat Ming, the designer of RMC Martin Ksohoh. On YOROPIKO, the button is the distinct feature which is specially tailor-made in a very limited quantity. Jewels include ruby, sapphire, beryl, diamond, silver plus gold finishing. This unique and [...]

Acne Jeans, the forwarding-thinking brand from Sweden, continues to forge ahead with clean and innovative designs which encourage individuality! Acne Jeans unites innovative jeans styles with a versatile wardrobe for men and women, ranging from basic cotton T-shirts, to tailored jackets to luxurious accessories and shoes. While every collection forms a concept, each piece can be [...]

Greedy Genius Sneakers continue to take incredible strides. The Greedy Genius brand has gained an enviable reputation as their meteoric climb to fashion fame continues to astound the gridlocked sneaker industry. Greedy Genius will be offering more crazy combo colorways and material including Carbon Fibre, Denim, Patent leather and of course 3M reflective. Keep your [...]

It’s official — Red Monkey Company changes name to RMC Martin Ksohoh. To help prevent any confsuion all Red Monkey Company jeans are officially branded RMC Martin Ksohoh. Kitmeout has been reliably informed that any jeans branded RED MONKEY COMPANY after 2005 are fakes. Martin Koshoh only made limited runs of 300 per style of RED [...]

From its conception in 1997, Henleys has stamped it’s authority on the UK fashion market as one of the leading young fashion brands. The brand has become re-knowned for providing the industry with the most exciting and innovative product there is, with six short order collections and four forward order collections per year. The Men’s [...]

Aquascutum to launch a women’s business-wear collection. Made from fine fabrics including jersey-knit and wool, the collection will offer women a wider variety of options for work. Shoppers will be able to choose from stylish tailored suit jackets, pencil skirts, fishtail skirts and coats.“ Aquascutum started in 1851 – with menswear,” said chief executive Kim [...]

G-Star heads Stateside! The forward-thinking brand will hold its first US fashion show in New York in February, focusing on women’s wear. In the Netherlands , the focus is more on men’s wear, for which the brand is better known in its home market. The highlight of the collection is its G-Star Raw line, made [...]

Welcome to the Future Revolution as the Firetrap direction shifts this season to embrace a new future vision of understated decadence…Outerwear is as directional as ever with a new slim to the body Tabular fit with added longer length silhouettes. The story of understated luxury continues into knitwear. The Firetrap female direction shifts this season; [...]

Levi’s Jeans are suing Iron Heart, Toyo, Studio D’Artisan, Oni and Samurai for Trademark infringement. Levi’s lawyers reputedly issued litigation to stores across the USA. Levi’s reputedly quote the following infringements of their TM: 1. Tabs attached between two pieces of fabric on the rear pockets are an infringement. 2. Back pocket cards by these [...]

Jay-Z and Diddy’s design ranges of “faux fur” coats are actually made of dog fur. Tests carried out by the Humane Society of the United States have found that coats in Diddy’s Sean John label and jackets from Jay-Z’s Rocawear line are made from the fur of raccoon dogs. CEO and president of the animal [...]

So you belly laugh at guys in super skinny jeans do you? Well get your guts ready for this one: leggings for guys? That’s right, Marni sent down the runway for her autumn 2007 menswear collection a bunch of geezers in leggings. “Unconventional but sophisticated,” smiled Consuelo Castiglioni, Marni’s Creative Director, backstage after the show. [...]

This coming season sees the arrival of the first collaboration between Fred Perry and Swear. Fred Perry is perhaps the quintessential English youth label, the laurel wreath may have developed into one of the best known and instantly recognisable logos in the fashion world, the pique polo shirts may have been worn by your father and [...]

From its conception in 1989, G-Star has been known for its innovative and cutting edge style in the world of denim. Now it takes this philosophy into a completely new footwear line developed by Global Footwear Licensee Overlandshoes. The collection will cover all key categories from Goodyear Welted to Sports. Definitely worth a butchers these [...]

Giorgio Armani’s couture week extravaganza in Paris will reputedly be graced with the presence of Cate Blanchett, Tina Turner, Katie Holmes, Rosamund Pike and Tinsley Mortimer as Armani presents his fifth couture collection. The event will include launches of skin care for men and women and Armani will present his new-look boutique on Avenue Montaigne [...]