Archive for November, 2011

British Fashion Awards 2011

Posted by petertoner on 30th November 2011
alexa chung wearing mary katrantzou

Alexa Chung wearing Mary Katrantzou

The British Fashion industry yesterday celebrated all that is great about British fashion at London’s Savoy Hotel.

The prestigious award for British Fashion Designer of the Year went to Sarah Burton for Alexandra McQueen.

Paul Smith won an award for his Outstanding Achievement in Fashion.

Victoria Beckham won the Designer Brand Of The Year.

London designer, Mary Katrantzou was awarded for Emerging Talent in women’s wear. Mary is known for her bold print silk dresses as worn by British cover girl Alexa Chung.

Alexa Chung won for the second time running for her British Style.

View Gerard Darel’s take on bold print silk dresses, now available at MaBoutique.

Call: +44 (0) 1483 577599 or +44 (0) 1252 714646 or purchase these dresses online

floral dress

Gerard Darel Floral printed long sleeved silk dress £235

floral print dress

Gerard Darel Floral silk dress with drawstring waist £355

floral silk casual dress

Gerard Darel Floral printed silk long sleeved dress £300

Gerard Darel Chic Winter Combo in Wool and Print

Posted by petertoner on 25th November 2011

ankleboots wool blend coat leopard print gloves leapard print dress

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Wool Blend CoatLeopard Print DressAnkle Suede BootsLeopard Print Gloves

Puffer Coats go Skiing

Posted by petertoner on 21st November 2011
Hooded Fur Puffer Coat

Hooded Fur Puffer Coat

Attention all Ski Lovers!

It’s been reported that snow in Tignes (Espace Killy), France, is 50cm deep and that “Glacier pistes are open”  for skiing and snowboarding.

Yes, some of our readers adore this time of year – the build up to Christmas followed by a long weekend in the mountains enjoying crisp clean air and mountain sunshine. Winter Lovers!

At MaBoutique, the winter months bring with them a tremendous range of clothing alternatives.

There are of course the cardigans and the boots.

But what about the wonderful trends in Outer clothing – such as Puffer Jackets that feel like a warm fire with chocolate and marshmallows but look like you’re ready for a Shcnapps on the Piste!

Featured left is the quilted hooded puffer coat with fur trim. This coat offers two front side pockets with front centre zip opening.

It comes with detachable fur trim. 100% Polyester, 100% Duck down, 100% Raccoon fur. See more Puffer Jackets and Coats here.

3 Perfect Designer Winter Dresses

Posted by petertoner on 18th November 2011

3 perfect Designer winter dresses by Gerard Darel.

Smart casual and warm. A perfect addition to your wardrobe for this Autumn/Winter season.

Purchase these dresses online or call:
+44 (0) 1483 577599 or +44 (0) 1252 714646 to purchase over the phone or to make an enquiry.

Gerard Darel Navy blue knitted dress with silk chiffon panels £200

round neck winter dress

Gerard Darel Round neck jumper dress with elasticated waist belt £145

grey long sleeve winter dress

Gerard Darel Grey wool long sleeved dress £210

Cable Knit Jumper with Hollywood glamour.

Posted by petertoner on 14th November 2011

marily monroe jumperClassic cable knit jumper lovers need look no further than French designer Gerard Darel’s replica of Marilyn Monroe’s legendary Aran knit sweater as worn in the 1960 film “Let’s Make Love.”

Fashion designer Gerard Darel actually acquired Monroe’s original sweater at auction in 1999 and first released a replica in 2010.

Whether you have any interest in the Monroe connection or not, this crew-neck classic cable knit jumper makes for a warm item of clothing this autumn/winter with a twist of 1960’s Hollywood glamour.

The jumper is available in purple, blue, off-white, sky-blue, grey, maroon or light brown, from £135. Matching scarves and wool hats are also available.

Purchase online at www.maboutique.co.uk or call:
+44 (0) 1483 577599 or +44 (0) 1252 714646 to purchase over the phone or to make an enquiry.

grey-knitted-sweater

Gerard Darel Marilyn Monroe knitted sweater £135

cream cable knit sweater

Gerard Darel Marilyn Monroe knitted sweater £135

stripped-knitted-sweater

Gerard Darel Marilyn Monroe striped knitted sweater £140

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Robin Wright, the face of Gerard Darel, was captured on camera modelling the Marilyn Monroe jumper and scarf in Paris with photographer Peter Lindbergh.