lemon dressingLook out for Dubliner Lucy Moller's spring/summer 2007 designs for River Island, which go on sale nationwide at the end of this month.
The talented Irish fashion graduate won the River Island NCAD bursary last year and has been winning UK press plaudits for this dress - a lemon ruffle-collar chiffon number with intricate rosebud detailing, from the forthcoming spring/summer collection (€100.50). Other items from her hand include a retro feather-printed mini dress, a classic black sequin shift with ruffle neckline, and a gold metallic asymmetric evening dress. Moller, who is currently working on autumn/winter 2007, impressed River Island's design director Naomi Dominique. She won her bursary on the strength of her impressive Cut To Kill graduate collection.
message in a bagSix years ago, accessories designer Anya Hindmarch launched her Be A Bag charity promotion in which customers could have their own photographs printed on a bag. Style icons such as Kate Moss, Elton John, Claudia Schiffer and our own Ali Hewson helped with the project which turned into an international success and continues to raise money for charities all over the world. To celebrate her 10th year in business, Hindmarch has come up with another winning creation called the bespoke Ebury. This handcrafted bag is specially made to order, with a secret message in the giver's own handwriting embossed in gold or silver on the inside. The idea came about when the designer made a wallet for her husband with a private message to him engraved on the inside. The bespoke Ebury is handmade in either hand-rolled French box calf leather or individually hand-dyed crocodile skin, and comes in six colours. It is suede lined and spacious enough to carry a small laptop. There are two zipped pockets on either side of the bag, with her trademark tassels. Waiting time for delivery is four to six weeks, and prices start at around €1,700, going up to €3,800. The bag is available exclusively at Brown Thomas.
camper for kidsWe love Camper shoes with their quirky styling, bright colours and fun details, and the really good news is that they have finally launched a range for children, which is a step in the right direction from such a free-spirited company. Some of the shoes are miniature versions of the familiar adult styles, but tailored to the small growing foot. There's a zany number called "ous" inspired by the egg, lovely little punched pattern boots, gingham slip-ons and the "peu" a simple lace-up that's "healthy for the feet and good for the planet". In shops from next month.
