With the world’s economy falling on hard times, here at DSUK we believe that it’s fundamental for our lovely customers to get the most out of what they spend. As we face the world’s longest post-war recession, maybe it’s time we look back at the 1930′s to see how fashionistas back then kept themselves looking fabulous; with Lalita’s stunning range of infinitely stylish pieces on offer that 1930′s charm can easily be awoken here at DSUK. As the Great Depression loomed fashion took on a more conservative approach, skirts became longer and waistlines became higher in order to achieve that more elegantly feminine look.
However no fear! It’s not all doom and gloom, with Lalita having a dedicated approach to carefully sourcing their items to find a unique and exquisite range of vintage pieces, it means you will not be short of bagging yourself that one-off item totally worth all your hard earned money. They offer a delightful choice of Italian leather purses from the likes of Harvey Nichols, adorable handbags from designers such as Balenciaga, some absolutely beautiful silk scarves and an eclectic range of clothing from elegant evening dresses to sophisticated dinner jackets plus much more to help you find that winning investment piece to last you a lifetime!
Plus, with Dior’s recently released J’adore short film and its use of C.G.I to feature some of the greatest icons of fashion such as Grace Kelly, Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe there has begun a great revival of that vintage Hollywood glamour. So why not pop along to our next sale on 21/10/2011 at The Music Rooms, Mayfair and pay Lalita a little visit so that you can try mixing vintage charm with modern day looks to pull off contemporary sophistication- by combining the conservative yet chic trends of the 1930′s with modern day styles it will achieve a timeless look that can only be done by splashing your cash on specially sourced items that no one else will have!
Take a peek at what Lalita has to offer – www.lalita.co.uk
Written by Ellis O’Gorman
A big hello to all of our fabulous over-seas customers!
On our brilliant holiday spent in Hong Kong over the Summer, being the fashionistas that we are we couldn’t resist a little look at the shopping malls and were delighted to see that many stores held some of the same favourite labels we sell at DSUK! With the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Y-3 and Viktor & Rolf all being packed out stores, what delighted us here at DSUK even more was how cheap our prices are in comparison. So if you fancy a little holiday and bagging yourself an absolute bargain, then get yourself along to one of our fantastic sales and surprise yourselves with our remarkable prices!
With the likes of mad men’s January Jones and Christina Hendricks, making vintage look so effortlessly glamourous, it’s no surprise that lady like retro trends are big this Autumn. So if you want to re-create such classic and refined looks for yourself this season then DSUK’s vintage boutique, Lalita have the perfect selection of unique items for you to come and buy!
They recently featured an adorable donation of vintage pieces to the Love Cupboard at this Summer’s V festival, with the likes of Daisy Lowe and DJ Optic taking a keen interest in some of the beautiful bits of clothing they had on display! Here at DSUK, we particularly love their range of vintage Jacqmar scarves! So this autumn why not keep yourselves just that bit warmer and even more fabulous with an exclusive item that no one else on the street will have!
Not only do we adore Lalita’s collection of scarves, but they will also be selling a gorgeous selection of vintage leather handbags, some of which have been sourced from circa 1950, making Joan Holloway’s seductively lady like style even more accessible to you retro lovers this Autumn! Lalita also holds a wonderful choice of belts, purses, broaches and mens accessories such as ties and wallets, to complete that vintage charm!
Written by Ellis O’Gorman
Hey Guys we just love to pass on the best sample sales and private sale’s to all our avid readers and members -
So here’s the deal, schedule in a day of the best Winter shopping, first check out;-
DSUK’s Winter sample sale
Margin Margiela, Westwood, Prada, Burberry, Ferre plus more
Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, SW3
Friday 30th September 12noon-8pm
Saturday 1st October 11am-6pm
prices discounted up to 90% off retail!
Then saunter over to Mercer Street Studios, 16 Mercer Street WC2 & check out The Gieves & Hawkes private sale!
Gieves & Hawkes are hosting an exclusive private sale at Mercer Street Studios
16 Mercer Street, WC2H 9QE.
Previous collections at discounted prices with new lines added every day. From Tuesday 27th September – 1st October
2pm – 7pm – Tuesday 27th September
8am – 7pm – Weds / Thurs / Fri
9am – 6pm – Saturday 1st October
Gieves and Hawkes Menswear
One of our most frequented designer labels featured at DSUK; Viktor and Rolf create some of the most simply stunning pieces and are famed for their concept driven catwalk shows.
Both Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren were born in Amsterdam in 1969, and their journey together within the fashion industry began when they met at the Arnhem Academy of Art and Design. Upon graduation in 1993, they relocated to Paris and this would be the same year that propelled them into the world of fashion when they began assisting in the studios of Martin Margiela and Jean Collona.
In 2005, the pair decided to team up with L’Oreal to launch their first fragrance ‘flowerbomb’ being L’Oreal’s first collaboration with a fashion designer in seventeen years; the launch of ‘flowerbomb’ coincided with their Spring/Summer 2005 collection that held the same title as the perfume.
Viktor & Rolf have also collaborated with Swarovski to release a jewellery line in 2009 and they also designed a special collection for high-street brand H&M in November 2006.
A common theme that runs throughout many of Viktor and Rolf’s collections and catwalk shows is the pointed creation of clothes which must conceal and not expose. One of their most famous catwalk shows that is exemplary of this theme is ‘The Russian doll‘; the designer’s dressed model Maggie Rizer in layers of jewel encrusted dresses as she rotated upon a moving podium.
Viktor & Rolf create worlds of fashion for people to escape into, their concept driven catwalk shows enable those watching to immerse themselves into a magical world of beautifully designed haute couture pieces. We adore their imaginative and clever energy that reflects itself in the fabulous designs that they produce.
Written by Ellis O’Gorman
The Summer months have whizzed by in a flurry of festivals, Summer parties and long awaited holidays for many. Sadly August is now finally over and while the time has come for many to invest in this years most sought after Autumn/Winter trends, September arrives as the opportune moment for designers to give us a sneak peek at what we’ll be wearing in six months time.
Proceeding London fashion week this September is New York’s Fashion week 8th-15th September 2011 , which is now drawing to an end and has already revealed some of next years greatest looks. It also gave all you fashionistas out there a fantastic chance to see what everyone sitting front row is wearing this Autumn/Winter.
A gorgeous glimpse of whats to come next Spring/Summer from Jason Wu.
This year’s New york fashion week featured wonderful collections from the likes of Calvin Klein, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Y-3, and Vivienne Tam – not only do we hold some of these fabulous labels here at DSUK, but we also have much more from the fantastic creations of Vivienne Westwood, Emporio Armani, Martin Margiela and Viktor & Rolf all at fabulously discounted prices.
Here’s some more incredible looks for you to see and come and grab yourself at our next sale at The Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, Chelsea, SW3 5EE. On Friday the 30th of September and Saturday the 1st of October. The DSUK team hope’s to see you there seizing yourself some fantastic bargains.
Beautiful dress from Max Azria!
Written by Ellis O’Gorman
There are some great vintage fashion events going on this September. So if you love vintage you really are spoilt for choice.
On the 11th September Frock me Vintage Fashion Fair will be taking place at Chelsea Old Town Hall from 11am- 5:30pm. There’ll be clothes from every era so no matter what your favourite is you should be able to find something!! There are also some great burlesque pieces on offer as well as a truly scrumptious ‘vintage’ tearoom where you can enjoy some sweet treats whilst listening to music on the gramophone.
Image from www.frockmevintagefashion.com
There is also on the 25th September Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair taking place at, The Urdang, The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RP. There’ll be loads of great vintage sellers there including the lovely Lalita who will also be at our next sale at Chelsea Old Town Hall on the 30th September and 1st October.
Image from www.clerkenwellvintagefashionfair.co.uk
Image from www.lalita.co.uk
Written by Jessica Bazire
The V&A is well known for putting on some of the best art and design exhibitions in London and we’re pretty sure their new exhibition on Postmodernism will be a definite must visit when in London.
Postmodernism was a reaction against early modernist principles. It was visually thrilling, a multifaceted style that ranged from the colourful to the ruinous, the ludicrous to the luxurious.
ID no. 28 the art issue 1985
Grace Jones in a maternity dress designer by Jean-Paul Goude and Antonio Lopez 1979
The exhibition opens on the 24th September and runs until the 15th January so you’ve got lots of time to visit. But why not visit the exhibition when you’re in Chelsea for our next sale on the 30th September and 1st October.
If you’re really into Postmodernism then the V&A is hosting a Postmodern Weekend giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in postmodern excess. This takes places on the 28th and 29th of October.
Written by Jessica Bazire
Following on from London Fashion Week, London’s Fashion Weekend is a fantastic event allowing the public to see what Fashion Week is all about.
Indulge in some five star shopping, beauty treatments, champagne bars and of course the amazing catwalk show.
With a variety if ticket prices depending on whether you want to just shop or treat yourself to the full package there is bound to be something for you.
This year will also see an amazing new vintage area allowing you to shop some of the best vintage pieces as well as expert vintage concierge to advise you on all things vintage and where best to shop for what you’re after. There will also be amazing vintage music as well as stylists on hand to give you a vintage inspired hair-do.
There’s loads going on so make sure you check out their website for more details.
London Fashion Weekend takes place the 22nd-25th September.
Don’t forget the following weekend on the 30th September and 1st October it is Designer Sales UK Autumn/ Winter Two Day Sample Sale at Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings road, Chelsea, SW3 5EE. We’ll have some amazing new designer stock as well as some great vintage from the lovely Lalita Vintage and the amazing Dandy Dolls.
Looks like September is going to be full of fantastic shopping… we can’t wait!!!!
Written by Jessica Bazire
One of our favourite fashion magazines Harper’s Bazaar is teaming up with Harvey Nichols to celebrate their beauty hot 100 this September. Harvey Nichols Beauty departments in Knightsbridge, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Dublin, and Edinburgh will host fantastic beauty events to celebrate the hot 100.
With make up master classes, skincare tutorials, hair styling and demonstrations, fabulous goodie bags and lots more it sounds like a truly amazing event not to be missed.
Tickets cost just £10 per person and are redeemable against beauty purchases on the night. Dates are dependant on which Harvey Nichols you choose to go to but Knightsbridge takes place on the 27th just a few days before our next sale in Chelsea on the 30th September and 1st October.
Written by Jessica Bazire
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