Urbanity Chic Launch Reveals the Best Emerging Talent in Fashion

 

Upcoming Fashion Talent is a new book by Urbanity Chic that combines an insightful slant on the creative people that work in the fashion industry. By concentrating on the people themselves, the book gives a unique, personal and reflective perspective on artistic creativity in fashion.

Throughout the book, separate chapters discussing some of fashion world’s greatest icons are dispersed with insightful interviews about upcoming creative models, photographers and designers. Upcoming Fashion Talent endeavors to explore these people’s successes, interests, motivations and experiences.

A spokesperson for Urbanity Chic, when questioned about their new book release said:

“One thing I’m sure you’ll notice from reading this book is that there are similarities between everyone that’s mentioned in Upcoming Fashion Talent irrespective of personal interests, geographical location, profession or experience.

Everyone either has or is working towards breaking out of established patterns, either within their life, their situation or their art and is looking at things in a different way. This is definitely a sign of incredible creativity.”

At a recent launch party, Kevin Allen, the Editor-in-Chief of Urbanity Chic mentioned:

“People who are interested in fashion or the creative arts will gain a lot by reading this book. It’s always good to learn about how other people’s experiences, drive and interests have contributed to their success.

Also, there’s some great photo’s, gossip and news, that I’m sure that people not directly involved in fashion will like too.”

He also commented about the motives behind the book’s inception:

“Everyone featured within this book has been an inspiration for me and I wanted to put it in a platform that I could share with others. Still now, I like to dip into for a short time, say when I’m free on the train, and always find something insightful that makes me smile.”

Upcoming Fashion Talent is distributed by Havivah Publishing and is currently available internationally on iTunes,Amazon and all good online retailers.

About Urbanity Chic

Founded in 2011 Urbanity Chic’s mission is to provide refreshing fashion news by partnering informative fashion articles, insights about the greatest fashion icons and interviews with emerging talent in the fashion world.

Urbanity Chic is a private company based in London, UK. For more information please visithttp://www.urbanitychic.com or call +44 (0)20 3287 4880.
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Fashion house Versace may seek outside investors

Italian family-owned fashion house Versace may seek outside investors and could consider an initial public offering to fund growth and help it better compete in the global luxury industry, its chief executive said on Friday.

Versace, known for its glamorous gowns worn by pop icons such as Madonna and Lady Gaga, returned to profit last year for the first time since 2009, when it started a turnaround to rebuild its international market share.

The family has always cherished its independence, but needs financial ammunition after luxury peers such as Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo and Brunello Cucinelli have successfully tapped the stock market in less than a year.

"The management is studying some advisors, but no solution has yet been decided," Chief Executive Gian Giacomo Ferraris said in a text to Reuters.

Italy's weekly il Mondo said on Friday Versace had picked Goldman Sachs to seek a partner or study other financial solutions for the medium term, which may include the issue of financial instruments such as bonds.

The Versace family reiterated on Friday that it wants to keep control of the house.

Many family-owned firms, proud of their heritage, are reluctant to invite a partner at their table that may decide on their strategy.

That's why companies with strong family roots such as Prada, Ferragamo and Cucinelli have opted for selling a minority stake on the stock market with clear rules granting them managing continuity.

"We intend to remain independent," the company said in an email later on Friday in response to the article in il Mondo.

Ferraris said the group has not yet given a mandate to an adviser. A steering committee meeting was due later on Friday.

Versace said it could also opt for an initial public offering if advised to do so, but no decision has been taken.

In March, Ferraris told Reuters that any deal would not take place before 2014, when he aims for core earnings (EBITDA) of 20 percent of sales compared to around 11 percent last year. EBITDA rose 73 percent to 38.7 million euros in 2011.

Platinum-blonde designer Donatella Versace, sister of late founder Gianni Versace, owns the group with her brother Santo and her daughter Allegra, who has 50 percent and joined the board last year.

Privately-owned Italian fashion group Roberto Cavalli has also said it wants to deliver on its turnaround plan before looking to a possible sale or initial public offering. (Editing by Mark Potterand Jon Loades-Carter)

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Too much fun last night? Queen is as fresh as a daisy after four days of Jubilee celebrations but the younger royals are looking rather weary

Young royals look heavy-lidded during 75-minute tribute to their grandmother at St Paul's this morning

At last night's Buckingham Palace Jubilee concert, William, Kate and Harry had a whale of a time, waving flags and singing along with gusto.

But this morning as the young royals attended the 75 minute Thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral this morning, they might have wished they'd cut their revelry short in favour of an early night.

As David Cameron gave a bible reading, the three struggled to maintain the enthusiasm that has come so naturally to them across this Jubilee weekend.

Harry seemed to be suffering a wave of tiredness as the service got underway, and William's eyelids seemed to be drooping. Even the Duchess of Cambridge, so practised in her expressions, looked a touch glassy-eyed - although she fared better than the boys.

But only those entirely lacking in sympathy could fault the young Royals for letting their guards slip for a moment. The three, along with all of the royals, have put on a show this weekend that has made millions of Britons proud.



A more formal setting for the prince and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after the Jubilee concert last night





The Queen remained focused throughout the 75 minute thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral



Royal flush: The senior royals sat together in the front row for the 75-minute service, in which both David Cameron and the Bishop of London gave an address

At last night's concert, the three had joined in with the 12,000-strong crowd with boundless enthusiasm. Watching Paul McCartney, Elton John and Jessie J on stage outside Buckingham Palace last night, the young Royals looked as elated as the rest.

Beatrice, Kate, William, Zara and Harry sat alongside the rest of their family in the royal box to watch the spectacular, which ended in a stunning firework display at 10.30pm last night.

The fun foursome sang along with the lively performances, waving Union flags in time to the music.

Buckingham Palace was the backdrop, but sometimes also the stage - Madness took to the roof of the Palace to give a rousing performance that had the crowd on their feet.




It's party time! After a weekend of duties, the young Royals let loose at last night's Jubilee concert, where they waved flags and sang along to performances by Paul McCartney, Elton John, Jessie J and Kylie Minogue (l-r) Princess Beatrice, Duchess of Cambridge, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry



Happy Jubilee! The young royals wave flags as they watch the concert outside Buckingham Palace last night (l-r) Kate, William, Zara, Harry


Great show: Kate and William looked delighted to be part of the electric atmosphere and appeared to truly relax during the show




Sharing a joke: William and Harry were in high spirits at the concert, which saw the senior Royals and younger members of the family come together in a jubilant celebration

The Young Royals cheered along with the deafening roar of the crowd when Prince Charles took to the stage with Sir Paul, Dame Shirley Bassey and Elton John, among others, to pay tribute to his father. Prince Philip, who had been taken into hospital yesterday with a bladder infection.

After he told the crowd if they cheered loud enough he 'just might hear them,' a resounding round of applause went up, while while Kate, William and Harry joined in and waved their flags.

The Queen, who looked resplendent in a gold gown last night as she appeared at the concert, despite her husband receiving treatment in hospital, seemed visibly moved as her son gave a witty and emotional speech in praise of his mother at the close of last night's concert, and joked that the Duke of Edinburgh might hear the Jubilee concert from his bed if the crowd shouted loud enough.

He said: ‘The only sad thing about tonight is that my father cannot be here with us because, unfortunately, he’s been taken unwell.’

After the show, the Queen took to the stage to the last of 4,015 beacons lit across the globe to mark her 60 years on the throne.

Today the Royals will appear at St Paul's Cathedral for a thanksgiving service, where the Queen will give a speech to her family and subjects which she recorded in her private rooms last night.

Prince Philip will not attend the service today.



The Royal Box: The young Royals sat in the box with the rest of the Royal family. From left to right, Prince William, bottom left, Princess Anne, Prince Harry, Sophie Wessex, Autumn Phillips, Prince Prince Charles, Prince Edward, Prince Edward, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Andrew


Don't you know the words, dear? Kate looks on in amusement as William sings along to performances by Paul McCartney, Elton John and Jessie J with great gusto



Proud: The young Royals cheered as Prince Charles made a speech at the end of the concert saying the public's support and the spectacular show over Jubilee weekend had made them 'proud to be 'British




Big night out: Eugenie sat next to Beatrice in the young Royals' box, alongside an enthusiastic Kate who never once stopped cheering and smiling




Celebration: Kate and William were joined in their Royal box by Princess Anne, bottom left, and Autumn Philips, top right


House party: The Queen, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Andrew in the Royal box watching




Emotional and witty speech: The artists gather around the Queen, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Prince of Wales, including Sir Paul McCartney, Kylie Minogue and Gary Barlow for Charles' speech



Inner strength: Resplendent in a gold gown, the Queen waves to the crowd while on stage outside Buckingham Palace during at the end of the Diamond Jubilee Concert, despite her husband being in hospital receiving treatment for a bladder infection




Prime Minister David Cameron and wife Samantha were able to enjoy the concert from the royal box



The Victoria Memorial is silhouetted by the fireworks at the end of the Diamond Jubilee concert



Thousands thronged the area in front of Buckingham Palace where a stage had been set up



As the evening wore on, the giant screens stood out along the Mall





A girl waves her flag in the Mall and people wave flags in Hyde Park during a live retransmission of the Diamond Jubilee concert




Madness perform Our House on top of Buckingham Palace, while the building provides a backdrop for a moving picture show to illustrate the song
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Anna Dello Russo For H&M

After many successful collaborations this high street fashion brand had in the past, H&M surprises their customers with another one, this time their big collaborator is Anna Dello Russo, a legendary fashion director and a street style diva.

H&M is releasing Anna's collection in October 4th this year in 140 stores and online. They already gave us a sneak peek into the collection, and it surely represents Anna's wicked yet classy style. There will be a lot of statement jewelry in gold and turquoise, the IT color of the year. Bejeweled sunglasses, bangles and bold clutches are in Dello Russo's signature minimalist style and will definitely add some glamour to any ensemble.

“I am excited by this collaboration: this is the first time H&M involves a Fashion Director in a special project. This is the sign of an important evolution in fashion, and I am both thrilled and humbled to be the one chosen to lead it. I wanted to create precious accessories that are impossible to find. As a stylist I know accessorization is essential: it is the personal touch to any outfit. With these pieces everybody can have fun, turning an ordinary day into a fantastic fashion day,” said fabulous Anna in a statement from H&M.

So, Fashionistas, are you among ones who await for this accessory collection with excitement or you consider it 'too much'?