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Brix Smith-Start tours Start Tailoring Store
2008-06-06 11:18:00 Catch a glimpse of Brix-Smith Start as she tours Start's Tailoring and Made to Measure store - it's a hilarious behind the scenes look at the swish designer interiors, an introduction to our made to measure store manager and all-round connoisseur, Jonathan Loe and a sneak peek at a selection of must-have suits for the ... More About: Tours , Store
Beauty Buzz: Olivina Napa Valley
2008-06-05 18:13:00 While the influx of natural beauty products on the market has generally flooded the market we're all inspired by the new range of Olivina Napa Valley products currently exclusive in the UK to Start. With a host of lovely goodies ranging from a moisturising olive hand cream to a relaxing olive body bath, the products ... More About: Beauty , Buzz , Napa Valley
Father?s Day Gift Guide - What Your Dad Really Wants
2008-06-04 13:05:00 With Father 's Day just around the corner (June 15th for those of you not in the know), don't let it catch you by surprise. We've put together a list of must-haves with picks which include accessories, clothes and grooming products - we're sure we have something to please every type of dad! Top of the ... More About: Gift , Guide
Brix Smith-Start talks Phillip Lim
2008-05-30 13:24:00 Catch a glimpse of Brix Smith -Start as she reveals the latest must-have dress from American designer, Phillip Lim. The swish paisley beaded number is literally hot off the press as seen in the 'Vogue Shops' section of July's edition of UK Vogue, out today. Our advice? Get in quick, we've already had enquiries all the ...
Festival Chic
2008-05-29 17:43:00 With festival season in full swing, the annual dilemma about what to wear rears its head once again. While style guides and high street stores generally suggest whatever Kate, Kiera or Sienna wore the summer before, at Start we like to think that everyone should have their own twist on their rock chic ensembles. Our ... More About: Festival
Rolling Out the Rock Chic
2008-05-28 16:27:00 Here at Start, we're all quite chuffed with Telegraph journalist, Sarah Mower's story on both Brix Smith-Start and our boutiques. With a glowing review of not only our stand alone womenswear and menswear stores but also our website, it looks like Mower can't get enough of Brix! "Over the past year, thanks to Brix's unignorable ... More About: Rock , The Rock , Rolling
Time Out Shopping Awards
2008-05-23 12:34:00 Start have just been featured in Time Out's Shopping Awards - nominated as one of the best fashion boutiques in London, we're delighted that we made it to the final five. And take a look at the sparkling write up: "With husband Philip Start (founder of Woodhouse), buyer Brix Smith-Start co-owns three excellent boutiques nestled ... More About: Time Out
The Renaissance of Made to Measure
2008-05-22 12:17:00 With a huge backlash against mass production, luxe, well-made, products are back in demand. Whereas fast, disposable fashion was once the main stay, it looks as if consumers are becoming more considered in their shopping habits. Illustrated in the Telegraph yesterday, traditional bespoke and made to measure services are undergoing somewhat of a rennaisance: "Traditional ... More About: Made , Renaissance
Style Essential: The Jacket
2008-05-20 18:53:00 With the indecisive weather of late, a gentleman's wardrobe decisions can take on a traumatic status. A t-shirt or sweater? Jeans or shorts? It's times like these that the humble jacket comes into play, the perfect way to ease into Spring Summer without a dramatic style overhaul. Our current favourites include a silky Raf by ... More About: Jacket , Style , Essential
Just in from Rick Owens
2008-05-20 18:44:00 Brix Smith-Start declares her love for the Paris based designer Rick Owens and his rock 'n' roll chic Summer pieces. Renowned for his grunge meets glamour style, you too will fall in love when you watch. Keep your eyes peeled for more weekly style updates from Brix. More About: Rick Owens
Brix unveils new 3.1 Phillip Lim collection
2008-05-16 13:58:00 Glamour is an understatement when it comes to the new 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring Summer 08 collection. See Brix unveil this seasons must haves including the stunning two tone maxi dress as modelled by our very own Charlott Pilz…
Sole Searching
2008-05-15 12:56:00 It's a trend that's been unstoppable for seasons and it looks like the humble gladiator sandal is up for another appearance this Summer. Look out for a new twist on the Roman theme with sandals featuring more elegant and intricate detailing, including delicate straps and embellishments. We think Miu Miu's gold bamboo wedge heels ... More About: Searching , Sole
Treasures of New Zealand
2008-05-14 13:00:00 Start are thrilled to announce the arrival of Zoe & Morgan jewellery online. The brother and sister duo from New Zealand have a true passion for jewellery that started from an early age in their fathers workshop, or ‘Moonbird’, as they loved to call it. Watching the intricate process of jewellery making from start to ... More About: Treasures
Start Summer Promotion
2008-05-12 15:35:00 It's finally warming up in London and as a special treat for our customers, we've just launched our Start summer promotion. There's a host of goodies reduced by 20%, so get in quick before stock runs out. For women our specials include Miu Miu cork wedge heels in a neon pink and shiny yellow patent, ... More About: Summer , Promotion
Style Secret: Fleet Ilya
2008-05-09 14:05:00 Although we've seen Fleet Ilya 's work gracing the likes of Sienna Miller and Roisin Murphy, it's always been somewhat of a mystery who the man behind the taboo-breaking accessories actually was. A secret no longer, the designer who once trained in the meticulous art of saddle-making (note the equestrian inspired pieces throughout his collection), has ... More About: Style , Secret
Must Have: A Moncler Jacket
2008-05-08 16:52:00 Not to be confused with the lowly 'puffer' jacket, Moncler's reputation rests upon their haute down jackets with their quilted textures and glossy exterior, often in bright pop colours (pictured right). So who would have thought that the French label's offerings were relevant in summer months as well? This season, ladies look out for Moncler's ... More About: Jacket
Must Have: A Moncler Jacket
2008-05-08 16:52:00 Not to be confused with the lowly 'puffer' jacket, Moncler's reputation rests upon their haute down jackets with their quilted textures and glossy exterior, often in bright pop colours (pictured right). So who would have thought that the French label's offerings were relevant in summer months as well? This season, ladies look out for Moncler's ... More About: Jacket
How to Wear a Mr Start Shirt
2008-05-06 18:19:00 With our collection of Mr Start shirts just online, we think it's about time we gave you gentleman some advice on 'how to' wear a shirt. Common dilemmas and questions posed include whether or not to wear an untucked shirt (the answer is a resounding 'no!), whether leaving buttons unbuttoned is a faux pas (of ... More About: Shirt , Wear
On Our Radar: Acne Jeans
2008-05-02 17:05:00 Unconventional since the very beginning, the ethos behind Swedish label Acne jeans has always been about creating luxurious products, regardless of the category. While it's best known for its denim wares, it's a little known fact that the company also encompasses other facets including Acne Digital, Acne Creative and Acne Paper – the company's ... More About: Jeans , Acne Jeans , Radar
On Our Radar: Acne Jeans
2008-05-02 17:05:00 Unconventional since the very beginning, the ethos behind Swedish label Acne jeans has always been about creating luxurious products, regardless of the category. While it's best known for its denim wares, it's a little known fact that the company also encompasses other facets including Acne Digital, Acne Creative and Acne Paper – the company's ... More About: Jeans , Acne Jeans , Radar
Signature Style
2008-05-01 12:23:00 We at Start pride ourselves on the brands we hold, each with it's own story, individuality and all importantly, it's own signature style. It's all about originality and passion for creativity. The Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas Y-3 collaboration is a prime example and by combining sport with design have revolutionised sportswear forever. The Spring Summer ... More About: Style , Signature
Annina Vogel - Perfectly Charming!
2008-04-30 15:21:00 We've got a little secret, that won't be a secret much longer: rising jewellery star, Annina Vogel - we're predicting the very charming trinkets from Annina will be the adornment of choice for every girl about town. Annina Vogel was born in London and moved to San Francisco when she was a baby. Her mother dealt ...
Spot the Trend: Plimsolls
2008-04-29 15:53:00 Never say never - the plimsoll is back and is the must-have shoe for summer. The easy to wear shoes, are ideal for work or play and look best worn with, well, everything! We like Comme des Garcon's modern take on the athletic shoe in both black and cream. Feeling extravagent? Their luxe woven leather version (pictured right) ... More About: Spot , Trend
I Wear My Sunglasses at Night?
2008-04-28 18:01:00 Of all the must-have fashion accessories for summer, it's a pair of sunglasses that are the most necessary - not only for keeping out glare and harmful rays, but also for upping the glamour stakes to any ensemble. At Start, we're smitten with Cutler and Gross ' new collection inspired by the 60's cult film Belle du ... More About: Night , Sunglasses , Wear
Sneak Peek: See by Chloe
2008-04-25 18:07:00 We know that summer hasn't even arrived yet, but here at Start, we're always working a season ahead. With winter already on our minds, we'll let you in on a sneak peek at See by Chloe 's Winter 08 collection. Favourites include a long line navy knot dress, a red tarten jacket and a red satin ... More About: Sneak Peek , Peek
Accessorise with Miu Miu
2008-04-22 17:36:00 It's a fact that you can never have too many accessories girls, and thanks to Miu Miu you can play to your hearts content with gorgeously stylish solutions for every occasion! Treat your feet when things hot up with these sky high gold sandals with bamboo wedge. Miu Miu have created the perfect arm companion ...
Start Tailoring in Wallpaper
2008-04-22 17:36:00 Grab yourself a copy of the latest Wallpaper magazine, hot off the press - Start 's luxurious new Made to Measure store is one of their retail hotspots! "'Tailoring ' and 'east London' may seem a counter-intuitive pairing, but Start Tailoring, the latest store from the Start stable on Rivington Street, is out to prove otherwise. Dark ...
A Jacket Fit For a King or (McQueen)
2008-04-21 18:19:00 The quintessential sixties mod jacket from Baracuta gets a lift this Spring Summer with a new selection of must-have bomber jackets. With a host of iconic celebrities having sported the classic styles, including the likes of Steve McQueen, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra (just to name a few), we think the jackets shouldn't be sidelined ... More About: Jacket , King
Dress to impress
2008-04-21 15:10:00 The perfect item for that in between transition from Winter to Spring is the dress. Not only do they make you look and feel great, but they also have the unique versatility to be worn in so many fabulous ways. You can wear with tights or dare to bare your long lost legs, layer with ... More About: Trends , Dress , Sonia , Impress
Dress to impress
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