STYLE INSIDER SUMMER 2011
contents welcome to the summer 2011 issue of style insider Magazine, brought to you by river island.
SHOP ONLINE AT RIVERISLAND.COM. ALL PRICES CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS. DESIGN: DENNIS LYE. WORDS: LAUREN RODGERS.
last winter seemed longer and colder than ever, meaning the prospect of summer is that little bit more exciting this year. with bright blue skies and sunshine on the horizon, there’s no time like the present to get working on that summer wardrobe. kicking things off for womenswear we have trends/pg 06, the edit of the looks that matter at river island this summer, which leads nicely on to celeb style/pg 14 where you’ll find further inspiration for the season ahead. on our radar/pg 20 gives you an insight into what we’re excited about at river island hQ, including noteworthy happenings and launches you’ll want to look out for. styling the season/pg 24 comes courtesy of harper’s Bazaar’s Carmen Borgonovo and 5inchandup blogger sandra hagelstam; both will be sharing their tips to help you make summer a chic affair. next up is block party/pg 26, our key story for summer which showcases the clashing colour brights you need in your wardrobe. And a blast from the past comes via river island’s predecessor, chelsea girl/pg 36 which has been re-launched for 2011. Moving on to menswear we start with to summerise/pg 55, featuring an edit of what you’ll need for holidays, festivals and everything in between. following on from this there’s ways to wear/pg 51, which focuses on our outdoor world trend. our editorial feature into the blue/pg 49 encourages a clean, fresh approach to summer, before blogger 00o00 lets you in on his style tips/pg 43 for finishing off your summer look. speaking of finishing off, we close this issue with a celeb who gets our best dressed/pg 42 vote: tinie tempah. this is summer at river island. dive on in… 03
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oral rangement From oriental blossoms right through to Hawaiian hibiscuses, fashion’s certainly in full bloom. Pick your favourites from this bunch
Straw boater hat £16.99 599257; Daisy ring £12.99 600847; Floral wedge £69.99 599714; Floral boxy clutch £29.99 601504; Floral sunglasses £12.99 601279; Corsage headband £14.99 601918; Daisy chain headbands £6.99 601906/7; Floral espadrille £9.99 597683; Floral hand-held bag £32.99 600279
trends Shop the key looks and style them your way
go navajo
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Cobweb knit jumper £32.99 601487; Kaleidoscope print maxi skirt £34.99 604907; T-bar sandals £39.99 599220; Bangles £14.99 601330
Get that eclectic nomad vibe with worldly prints, worn-in denim and tan leather accessories. Trinket necklaces and friendship bracelets complete the look
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1. Tassel top £34.99 600896 2. Kimono £29.99 599320 3. Leather fringed bag £79.99 602622 4. Drapey top £29.99 601932 5. Leafy necklace £12.99 600167 6. Sandal £26.99 600909 7. Denim shorts £24.99 602378 8. Bracelets (set) £14.99 602038
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Crochet bandeau £14.99 600501; Frayed waistcoat £29.99 600761; Maxi skirt £29.99 603753; Gold hoops £3.99 602384
white hot
Pure Broderie Anglaise and lace separates make an understated sexy statement. Wear with head-to-toe crisp white and you’ve got the summer romance look nailed
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1. Crochet tee £34.99 604800 2. Tassel necklace £7.99 600409 3. Bag £34.99 601499 4. Blouse £29.99 600160 5. Cropped jumper £39.99 601703 6. Clutch £26.99 600992 7. Sandals £26.99 600908 8. Shorts £14.99 602359
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Suede fringe dress £110.00 600016; Camera bag £36.99 601596; Fedora £24.99 598363; Sunglasses £12.99 597652; Cuff £12.99 602558
seek shade 10
Caramel, coffee and cinnamon hues look sumptuous for summer. Play with different textures - mix suede and lightweight layers for a relaxed yet chic take on styling the season
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1. Silk shirt £39.99 599293 2. Rucksack £36.99 596412 3. Maxi skirt £34.99 602634 4. Drapey top £29.99 598411 5. Shoes £54.99 600265 6. Leather shorts £59.99 598372 7. Tee £9.99 603141 8. Snake cuff £12.99 601700 9. Silky vest £29.99 598410
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Vibrant prints and lively accessories fill our sunshop. Day to night holiday chic is made simple thanks to sheer palazzo trousers, billowing maxis and colourful kaftans
PHOTOGRAPHS: KLAS STROM, HAIR & MAKE-UP: JOHN CHRISTOPHER AT NAKED ARTISTS, MODEL: DANIELLE FOSTER AT ELITE LONDON
bring me sunshine
Poppy print two-piece £32.99 601538; Turban £9.99 600004; Spike hoops £8.99 602644; Gold bangles (set) £12.99 603565; Stacked clogs £69.99 601679
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1. Fringed swimsuit £29.99 604052 2. Sunglasses £12.99 601283 3. Marrakech jumpsuit £39.99 601206 4. Embellished kaftan £26.99 604371 5. Feather sandal £29.99 597876 6. Leopard bikini (top) £14.99 601096 (briefs) £9.99 601097 7. Jewelled maxi dress £44.99 596425
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celeb style
Summer style courtesy of the stars thandiE nEwton
natural selection botanicals ruled on the spring/summer 2011 catwalks with designers looking to nature for inspiration. thandie newton’s tropical orchids and alexa chung’s garden scene are perfect prints for the trend.
style tips: - Get on your way to five a day in fun fruit prints - Don’t go ditsy – stronger florals or plant prints work better for this look 1.
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1. No 85 crop £14.99 603719 2. Bamboo print playsuit £16.99 600135 3. Apples dress £34.99 604517 4. Fruity floral shorts £19.99 604911 5. Pineapple jeans £34.99 604833
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PHOTOGRAPHS BY REx FEATURES
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1. Strappy sundress £39.99 599844 2. Pleated maxi skirt £39.99 601497 3. Corsage tunic £44.99 603080 4. Beaded shacket £59.99 595108 5. Mini pleated skirt £24.99 601988
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style tips: - Counterbalance a wide floaty skirt with a fitted top in a tonal shade - Add interest to the look with an embellished statement top or jacket
ballerina fever took hold after sweeping skirts and floorskimming maxis commanded the catwalks. plisse pleats in nudes, pinks and sludgy shades look fresh and ultra feminine. 15
Eva mEndES
style tips: - Vertical stripes elongate the body and flatter all shapes and sizes - Play with directions, mix and match your stripes.
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fashion favours all things bold and bright this summer. get in line with Eva, blake and fearne by trading your classic breton stripes for pop colour stripes. 1. Strappy sundress £29.99 2. Silky vest £21.99 605084 3. Bag £39.99 602608 4. Silky tee £24.99 605083 5. Striped prom dress £34.99 602885
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PHOTOGRAPHS BY REx FEATURES, BIG PICTURES
fEarnE cotton
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candy striper
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join the conversation we’ve seen how fashion has an allegiance with botanicals (see Natural Selection) but that doesn’t mean all other prints are to be ruled out. conversational prints are also big news with animals, hearts and more featuring heavily for summer.
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Bird print blazer £39.99 605105 Bird print flares £34.99 601230 Elephant print vest £21.99 605085 Heart print scarf £12.99 603341 Heart print playsuit £34.99 603633 KriStEn bEll
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style tips: - Wear prints featuring animals, rather than animal print - Try tone on tone prints like Kristen Bell to enhance the look
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tribal
al gathering For maximum impact, tribal-style exotic accessories adorned with ornate embellishments fit the fashion bill
Feather headdress £29.99 603137; Tribal bib necklace £34.99 603032; Spike hoops £8.99 602644; Pink saddle bag £29.99 600542; Spike bangle £12.99 602291; Stacked bangles £14.99 601330; Leopard gladiator £44.99 599608; Horn necklace £12.99 602085; Snake clutch £32.99 602609; Blue agate ring £12.99 600845
what’s hot at river island this season
on our radar gilES dEacon
gucci
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nail the trend Models Own promises to bring fashion to your fingertips this summer with a range of nail polish shades inspired by the catwalk. Channel Gucci in Top Turquoise, Max Mara in Purple Haze, Versace in Red Alert... and so on. All shades priced £4.99
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Only available online at riverisland.com
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Embellished bikini (top) £14.99 600798 (briefs) £9.99 600799; Metallic bag (web exclusive) £150.00 604281; Metallic wedge (web exclusive) £69.99 602993
PHOTOGRAPHS BY REx FEATURES
Look out for River Island web exclusives throughout the magazine; a mix of specially commissioned pieces and some of your favourites in limited edition colourways.
The Lynne
The Catherine
The Frankie
student shop-ins:
The Fashion Editors of the UK press have seen their fair share of bags, it’s safe to say. With a wealth of bag knowledge under their belts, it would be interesting to see what their perfect bags would look like, right?
Fancy getting 20% off your new summer wardrobe? Of course you do. On the 9th and 10th May, over 40 River Island stores across the UK will be holding Student Shop-Ins, where for one night only students will get 20% off absolutely everything in store.
Enter “Bag me a River”, a range of bags created by Fashion Editors for the River Island summer collection. Catherine Nieto from Grazia, Sinead O’Connell from You and Lynne McKenna from Fabulous all created bags with the help of the in-house River Island design team.
Visit styleinsider.riverisland.com for store locations and further details. Student ID is required to gain entry.
“I wanted to create a bag that was both structured and simple but also fun... that’s where the colour and leopard print came in” said Catherine, who is a self-confessed across-the-body bag addict; Sinead’s bag, the “Frankie” which is named after her beloved dog, was inspired by a school satchel she once had; and Lynne’s bag? “The motivation behind my design was the River Island girl who needs a bag that’s big enough to hold all that she needs.” Its official girls, you’re an inspiring bunch.
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The Catherine, Frankie and Lynne bags will be available in selected stores in May.
The Catherine £29.99 602579; The Lynne £32.99 602578; The Frankie £34.99 602591
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night fever The 70s resurgence is certainly alluring. Ramp up the glamour in bold accessories which encapsulate the chic and hedonistic style of this decade Flower belt £39.99 603350; Gold cuff £12.99 602258; Spiral cuff £12.99 602642; Cream fedora £24.99 598363; Stacked wedge £64.99 602165; Bamboo handle bag £36.99 601593; Gold bangles (set) £12.99 603565; Strappy wedge £69.99 601678; Snake flap bag £32.99 601598
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styling the season Wear exotic prints & necklaces for tribal style
Senior Style Editor at Harper’s Bazaar, Carmen Borgonovo, styled the River Island Summer lookbook. Take a look at her tips for the season ahead.
Sport details take you back to 90s Helmut Lang
Turquoise stone jewellery adds a nice touch
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ic Look out for chrn o navajo: denim aw with terr cotta
“I have been wearing feather necklaces with everything lately. I usually go for rings and bangles but I love the way these look when they blend in with my hair.”
“I spotted the amazing feather maxi at the River Island bloggers event a few months back and knew from that moment that I needed it in my summer wardrobe. A flowy skirt is the perfect eye-catcher, especially when worn during the day time with a simple t-shirt.”
“Cropped palazzo trousers make a good alternative to a calf-length skirt. Try them with a romantic shirt and some clashing chunky boots to tie the look together.”
Sandra Hagelstam is a Finnish girl who lives in London. She shares her personal style with the world via her blog, 5inchandup, and here she shares her River Island summer hitlist with you.
“A crocheted waistcoat is also brilliant for summer – I think River Island should do their version in every colour! It looks great with a soft beige dress or toughened up with a draped leather jacket.”
Printed culottes £34.99 600976; Tassel waistcoat £34.99 600904; Mens ring £6.99 252145; Top £10.99 599367; Feather print skirt £34.99 602888; Necklace £12.99 601446; Multi feather necklace £14.99 600163; Leather jacket £130.00 600028; Grey top £10.99 597702
Visit 5inchandup.blogspot.com to see more from Sandra
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BLOCK PARTY Colour is back with a bang for 2011. After seasons saturated with neutrals, punchy brights seem more vibrant and exuberant than ever. Blocking is the buzz word when it comes to colour this summer. Clash shades, be bold and wear with attitude photographS by DAN SMITH
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Block colour vest £19.99 605061; Linen shorts £29.99 603898; Skinny belt £16.99 601632; Gold hoops £3.99 602384; Stilettos £59.99 598580
OPPOSITE: Gypsy blouse £24.99 603367; Tapered trousers £29.99 602444; Gold necklace (worn as belt) £12.99 600743; Gold bangles (set) £12.99 603565 THIS PAGE: Blazer £54.99 602889; Tapered Trousers £29.99 603765; SIlky vest £29.99 598410; Shoes £54.99 600264; Gold bangles (set) £12.99 603565
THIS PAGE: Silky tee £26.99 605065; Maxi skirt £34.99 604909; Colour block shoes £59.99 599709; Gold hoops £3.99 602384 OPPOSITE: Two-tone tank top £19.99 605062; Smart shorts £19.99 605088; Skinny belt £16.99 601631; Gold cuff £12.99 602558
OPPOSITE: One shoulder top £39.99 602713; Gold bangles (set) £12.99 603565 THIS PAGE: Silk vest dress £49.99 601813; Boxy blazer £34.99 603240; Gold necklace (worn backwards) £12.99 600743; Platforms (web exclusives) £59.99 603958
STYLIST: ARIETA MUJAY, STYLIST ASSISTANT: EMMA GOBLE, HAIR: LISA LAUDAT AT FRANK MANAGEMENT, MAKE-UP: ALEx BYRNE AT TERRI TANAKA, MODELS: ANIA P & SOSHEBA AT PREMIER
oversized BlAzer £44.99 603770; Gold Belt £19.99 603519; spirAl Cuff £12.99 602642
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GET ANIA’S LOOK: 1. Color Riche Lipstick in 370 Crazy Fuchsia, L’Oreal Paris 2. Quartet for Eyes in 10 Celestial, Clarins 3. Brow Pencil in Fling, MAC 4. Infallible Foundation in Vanilla, L’Oreal Paris 5. Bronzer in 2.Medium, Shiseido
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“Remember your lipstick is only as smooth as the condition of your lips. Apply balm to make sure they’re moisturised.”
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beauty tip: “If you’re not sure you can pull off such a bold pout, try brushing a bit of colour on with a retractable lip brush. This converts any lip colour into a luxurious stain.”
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GET SOSHEBA’S LOOK: 6. Just Bitten Lipstain & Balm, Revlon 7. Pro Longwear Foundation in NC50 8. Cream Colour Base in Dark Brown, both MAC 9. Color Appeal Mono Eye Shadow in Platinum gold, L’Oreal Paris
ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS BY CATWALK PICTURES
get the look: colour codes Make-up artist Alex Byrne brought the Block Party shoot to life with beauty inspired by the catwalk. Here she shares her tips on how you can recreate the key looks.
“There is nothing more on trend for 2011 than a hot lip colour. Designers including Jil Sander, Diane Von Furstenberg and Marni brightened the spring/ summer runways by using hot coral, flaming red and bright pink lip colours as a dominant feature.”
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STOCKISTS: Clarins (0800 036 3558), L’Oreal Paris (0800 030 4032), MAC (0870 034 2676), Revlon (0800 085 2716), Shiseido (0207 313 4774)
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Chelsea Girl was a high street favourite throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s before evolving into the River Island that you know and love today. Drawing from our fashion heritage, archive favourites have had a design update to form a vintage-inspired collection.
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Taking its name from the teens who spent their days on London’s uber cool King’s Road in the 60s, Chelsea Girl lead with a fusion between fashion and popular culture to become the UK’s first fashion boutique chain. Fast forward to 2011 and Chelsea Girl is being recreated, bringing more than a hint of nostalgia to this season at River Island. With paisley prints, retro denim and geometric patterns overtly suggesting a bohemian feel, it’s fair to say the new Chelsea Girl collection has more than a hint of 70s influence. Details that are synonymous with styles from the past, such as trouser cuts and the iconic heart logo, add an authenticity to the new range.
PHOTOGRAPHS: NICK HADDOW, HAIR: KEN O’ROURKE AT STREETERS, MAKE-UP: TANIA COURTNEY, MODEL: STACY AT PREMIER
Chelsea Girl is something that’s not only close to the heart of River Island, but also to the original ‘Chelsea girls’ who treasure the memories of shopping at the store in their youth. Paying homage to the original collection and capturing the spirit of the brand with the new range was vital, so now a new generation gets to experience all Chelsea Girl has to offer.
Chelsea Girl stores in Manchester (top), Oxford Circus (above) and a campaign image from the 70s.
OPPOSITE: Floppy hat £19.99 601138; Lace dress £35.00 602792 Blouse £30.00 597470; Necklace £12.99 601114; Red flares £25.00 602844 Denim shirt £20.00 601304; Blue ring £12.99 600845; Floral palazzos £25.00 602845; Floral wedges £49.99 601059
See how the River Island design team reinvented Chelsea Girl originals for the new collection over the page
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the chelsea girls 1. Geometric print top £25.00 602710 2. Suede shorts £60.00 595498 3. Red flares £25.00 602844 4. Playsuit £30.00 601604
The new Chelsea Girl range was designed by National College of Art & Design graduate, Lucy Moller. Lucy joined the team after winning a design room internship at River Island in 2006 and created the Chelsea Girl pieces with guidance from River Island’s Brand Director, Farida Kaikobad, who worked on original Chelsea Girl designs in the 80s. Lucy and Farida used original Chelsea Girl pieces as the inspiration for the new collection. Find out more about some of their favourites below.
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“This red geometric print gypsy top was another great find from my mum’s attic. It’s cropped with balloon sleeves and features one of our signature original Chelsea Girl prints.”
Lucy Moller
Original Chelsea Girl campaign imagery
2. 3. “My mum kept a few of her original Chelsea Girl pieces from the 70s which I reproduced for the new collection. I found some ginger suede hotpants with whipstitching up the sides in her attic, which we copied exactly for the range.”
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Farida bad o k i a K “Lucy found an original purple print Chelsea Girl dress on eBay, which she reinvented for the new range as a playsuit. The fabric and print is exactly the same as the original dress. It is a great piece circa 1980.”
“I love our super high waisted red cotton flares. Lucy recreated these directly from one of our designs. They are definitely an iconic piece from the collection.”
Chelsea Girl is available in selected River Island stores and online at riverisland.com
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WIN
a trip to ibiza & a new holiday wardrobe
we’re giving away a trip to ibiza for four thanks to onthebeach.co.uk. the lucky winner will also get £500 to spend at river island. EntEr for your chancE to win at StylEinSidEr.rivEriSland.com/ibiza Terms and conditions apply. See Style Insider for details.
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River Island Boys & Girls is all about big style for small people. And for more people too as the collection is now available in over 80 River Island stores nationwide. The Boys & Girls collection is fun, durable and designed with every little fashionista in mind, meaning that kids will be rivalling their parents when it comes to style. The 40
range features customized favourite pieces from the womenswear and menswear collections, along with items designed specifically for children. What do the kids from the photoshoot think of the collection? “I like the flowers on my jacket and the rips in my denim shorts are cool� said Inka. Rock star in the making, Daniel, loved his Jimi Hendrix tee:
“I like the bright colour and I can wear it to nice places” he said. Finally Abbie, who’s a budding dancer, loved her floral playsuit: “It’s comfy; I can dance in it and do anything with my arms and do backflips.” Impressive! For boys the collection is filled with rock print tees, colourful check shirts, hard-wearing denim and high-tops.
River Island girls will be wearing ditsy floral jackets and dresses with light wash denim pieces, espadrilles and cute accessories. Find your local Boys & Girls store at riverisland.com
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