Textiles Design in Dundee.

Congratulations to all the art, design and architecture students (including my lovely Aury whose architectural designs were stunning) at Duncan of Jordanson Art College in Dundee who had their recent degree show. Mine was last year and I remember the nervous anticipation as if it were yesterday.

The textile and jewellery design students put on a fashion show to officially open the degree show. And none other than the elegant supermodel Erin O'Connor turned up to show support (I wish this had happened last year). 

Not only that but immediately after the show, Erin ran back stage to place an order for a jacket designed by textile student Hayley Scanlan, describing it as "brilliant and bonkers". Congratulations to Hayley who said she was "blown away" by the prestigious sale of her white leather, studded biker jacket. 

I went up to visit the Degree show and was very impressed with this year's textile graduates. In particular this display of men's knitwear by graduate Angela McBride. I loved how she displayed her designs on simple black and white screen prints of models. Very affective, very topman. 

Topshop own London Fashion Week

New M&S Portfolio

Marks and Spencer have today launched their 'Portfolio' range aimed at women of 45+. In response to a customer panel, women in this age group felt their needs weren't being met. 

Positioned between their Classic range and 'Per Una', the new Portfolio (aimed at bridging the gap between collections) line is aimed at a more sophisticated, fashion conscious woman who knows how to dress with style for her age.

Executive Chairman Stuart Rose has chosen one of the first supermodels, Marie Helvin as the face of the campaign. She is in good company alongside the likes of Twiggy, Lily Cole, Erin O'Conner etc who have been an undeniable factor in M&S's success.