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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Sienna Miller and her sister Savannah made their London Fashion Week debut yesterday


The siblings - wearing short black belted dresses and thick black tights - soaked up the applause of the crowd viewing their Twenty8Twelve collection of shoulder-padded shirts, tuxedo jackets, sparkly dresses and pale macs.

At times, Sienna appeared “giggly and embarrassed” by the attention from the audience, which included Courtney Love, Kanye West and Twiggy.

The collection mixed Sienna’s punk and boho tastes - patterned dresses were teamed with leather biker jackets - and Savannah’s more conventional style, apparent in the floral-print tunics and cashmere knits.

Speaking before the show, Sienna said: “Put them together and it says London cool.”

Nicole Farhi also showed on the catwalk yesterday, and the veteran vowed too “shake things up” after admitting any designer can “get stuck in a rut”.

The fashion-forward show was opened with rainbow tweed skirt suits and trench coats, and prominently featured an elegant 40s-style silhouette, showcased perfectly in slim sequinned pants, boyfriend blazer and a dazzling claret pea coat with oversized fur sleeves.

In a modern twist, the designer mixed up several styles, teaming woollen knee socks and heeled brogues with pencil skirts and wide shouldered, 80s-style mohair knits. Oversized leather clutch bags were shown with trench coats and crystal details.

Earlier in the day, a range of famous British models wowed a star-studded audience at PPQ’s show.

Daisy Lowe, Pixie Geldof and Alice Dellal showcased a fun collection of vivid rainbow colours and broad stripes as celebrities including Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts looked on.

Betty Jackson opened day three of the event – which is celebrating its 25th anniversary - with what has been hailed her best collection in years.

Using luxury fabrics including silk and velvet, the blue, yellow, chestnut and teal collection delighted, with a high-waisted yellow anemone print coat and brown silk spot dress with ruffles and full sleeves marking particular highlights.

Lovelies in Milan: A Sprousian take on Fair Isle


We’re digging this Lovely’s Sprouse-style neon cardie. Also: Where can we get those blue shades?

Lovelies in Milan: Life in mono



We love this monochromatic mixes of blues and greys.

See the complete outfit after the jump.

Lovelies in Milan: Easy pieces


After looking at ridiculously-high shoes and piles of layers all day, the simplicity of a relaxed motorcycle jacket and spring’s cropped pant is a nice palate cleanser.

Check out the full look after the jump and come back tomorrow for more looks from Milan!

Lovelies in Milan: Layer up


This Lovely stacks up pattern, colour and texture.

Check out the full look (including a wicked bag) after the jump.



Lovelies from Milan: Edwardian edge


Of all the Balmain-esque rounded Edwardian shoulders on the streets of Milan this week, these are our favourite. Full image after the jump.












Her shoes aren’t bad either.

Lovelies in Milan: Shoulder it



When we asked you if you’d wear Dolce & Gabbana’s (admittedly challenging) extreme shoulders, the answer was a resounding “No,” but we’ve found one lovely who carries off the look with aplomb.

See the shoulders in all their glory after the jump.