Feliz Cumpleanos Oscar!

De la Renta was born Oscar Aristides Renta Fiallo in Santo Domingo, DR (Dominican Republic for you non-Americans) on July 22, '32. Whilst studying in Madrid, he became fascinated with the world of fashion. From Cristobal Balenciaga - Lanvin - Christian Dior - Elizabeth Arden and finally Jane Derby, de la Renta opened his own label in '65.

Oscar's style is elegant, colourful, classic and just fucking stunning...Here are just a few pieces that I've drooled over the past few years.

Blow wishes you a happy 78th birthday!

LL Cool J

SIS by Spijkers en Spijkers

Yesterday saw the end of Amsterdam Fashion Week, and what a great week it was, showcasing the best in Dutch fashion.
Spijkers en Spijkers opened AIFW with the launch of their subsidiary line SIS. The Dutch twins, known for showing in London and Milan quoted “We wanted to make something more accessible, more for daily wear.”

The collection told a story about a sailor girl who fell deeply in love with the captain, as Enya's 'Sail Away' song played in the background.







Lot's of greens, blues and ocean prints took over this accessible collection.
The Dutch fashion crowd filled the huge tent to capacity, suited and booted in black tie as the first evening took place.

Congratulations to Truus and Riet

Jenny xx

AMSTERDAM INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK

14th - 18th July 2010

Started in 2004, Amsterdam Fashion Week forms the centre-point of the Dutch fashion world with a full schedule of catwalk shows, trade fairs, presentations, lectures and parties.

Wednesday's schedule will include Spijkers en Spijkers, 19:30 and Iris Van Herpen, 21:30.

For further details or if you're going to Amsterdam, contact:
jenny@blow.co.uk or ivan@blow.co.uk

Jenny xx

GOING UP THIS WEEK

Amsterdam Fashion Week starts on Wednesday! Don't miss out on Spijkers en Spijkers and Iris van Herpen.

Read more here

Happy 10th Birthday Net-a-Porter!

Ladies - shop, shop, shop till Natwest puts fraudulent stop on your card.

Acne Studio Opens

Finally!