Have you all laid your eyes on the River Island Baartmans and Siegel Design Forum collaboration? If not keep reading, you won’t regret it.

I’m a huge fan of Baartmans and Siegel, ever since I first came across them at the inaugural LCM I’ve been a champion of the label,  so I uber excited on hearing the initial announcement. River Island’s Design Forum works alongside the British Fashion Council and commissions young up-and-coming designers to create limited edition collections each season. Previous collaborators include recently Katie Eary and Joseph Turvey amongst others. Helping to push the boundaries of fashion on the high street, the Design Forum was launched in 2012 as a platform for introducing emerging designers to the mainstream. 

Introducing the September Need to Know Brand: Filling Pieces.

I’m fortunate enough in job as well as my work as a blogger to get the opportunity to meet and work with some amazing brands both emerging, established as well under the radar.

Established in 2009 by Guillaume, the Dutch label offers the perfect bridge between the quality of a high end label and the affordability of the high street. The first collection was built around a single design - the Low Top - and has since expanded to include a High Top, Mountain Boot and Mountain Cut Trainer.

So we can finally take a look at one of the most high anticipated collaborations in fashion; Alexander Wang X H&M.

And OMFG is it good.

So clean, so simple, so cool. Taking sports luxe to the masses the exclusive first look launched on GQ online on Monday and it has got the fashion set drooling with excitement, let alone the consumer masses.

It’s here! The Clarks & Norton collaboration has arrived!

Announced earlier in the year, I have been waiting for these shoes since I first saw them previewed at the Clarks shoes press day. This is one of those collaborations that just works so seamlessly – both iconic British brands, both experts in creating durable quality with style and functionality blended into everyday styles.

First of all - just incase you’re struggling – it’s pronounced stil-awr-gan.

So a few months ago I FINALLY got my hand on a Stighlorgan bag. I’ve wanted to get up close and personal with this new Irish-born accessories brand for a while now since eyeing up some amazing pieces on the backs of some of my blogger friends – namely the stunning Driscoll leather drawstring bag.

I got my hands on the Conn laptop backpack in grey and black – one of the label’s newest silhouettes. I’ve waiting this long to review because I really wanted to give it a through using.

Fancy your own personal stylist? Well now you can thanks to the folks at The Chapar – the personal styling service for men who promise to take the stress out of shopping for guys who struggle with style. The Chapar stylist will send you a ‘trunk’ of clothes to try based on your tastes and wants, straight to your door. You pay only for the things you keep. I’d heard of The Chapar through various blogs I follow as well as the general fashion grapevine, so I’ve been eager to try out the service.

For those wonder what the hell ‘Chapar’ means; Chapars were the original couriers during the reign of the Persian Empire, secretly delivering packages and message along dangerous routes.