Crazy For Essentiel!

Hello girls!

As you can see the best Fifi Wilson selection for Spring-Summer 2011 is finally online.

As well as the old favourites like Marc by Marc Jacobs, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel and See by Chloè  (to name just a few), we have so many new and amazing brands.

We would like to give a special mention to Essentiel, a Belgian brand that’s proving to be hugely popular with our loyal customers.

Essentiel was created in 1999 by Esfandiar Eghtessadi. Here, glamour and femininity go hand in hand with comfort. The unique look of these clothes is mainly inspired by the collaboration between the creator and his wife Inge Onsea.

Essentiel offer us a range of clothing which can be worn and combined with almost anything, fitting all our moods. This collection shifts with great ease from a relaxed style to a naturally sophisticated one.

So, there’s no time to lose. Take a look at our new items either online or come visit one of our boutiques, where we will be happy to show you this amazing collection.

London Fashion Week 2011

Hello girls!

Sorry for the wait, but between the weekend and fashion week at Somerset House, we haven’t had much time to update our blog.

We’ve admired all the new talented designers and braved the cold weather to catch some of the most incredible street outfits and most famous fashion bloggers of the moment!

Believe me, it was a real show!

It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a ticket, it’s enough to be close to the event in one of the four glamour capitals to be amazed by new trends worn by the fashion pack that pass you by.

They do it with gravity defying heels or braving arctic temperatures in little else than lightweight dresses and all in the name of fashion!

Over the last few days some of the best known brands like Westwoood, Burberry Prorsum and Paul Smith had their shows.  Not all of them were at Somerset House, some chose prestigious venues like the British Museum, The Royal Courts Of Justice, The Royal Park of Kensington Gardens to name but a few.

My favourites so far have been the McQueen style skulls, studs, fur sleeves and emerging fluorescents! Over the next few days London Fashion Week will be drawing to a close, and heading for Milan but stay tuned, as very shortly we’ll have all our gorgeous new arrivals online!

Nippon my mind

Hi girls, while waiting for London Fashion Week (like a seven year old child on Christmas eve) on saturday I paid a visit to an amazing exhibition: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion.

Japan is more than Nintendo, Manga and Sushi. The clever and inspired exhibiting artists honor their ancient country.  The superb protagonists here are some of the most important Japanese stylists such as Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, Rei Kawakubo and many others!  Three decades of inspired arts brilliantly exhibited as only the Barbican can do.  The gallery adorned with translucent drapes, has transformed all the exhibition hall into an incredible voyage through the last thirty years of Japanese avant-garde.

Have I convinced you to go? I hope so… you won’t regret it!

And of course don’t forget our last sales days.. we still have fantastic pieces by Vivetta, Manoush, Sonia Rykiel and other fantastic designers. For more details visit us on fifiwilson.com.

Fashion & Freedom

There are very few rules to London life, the rest is up to you.

In this incredible city freedom reigns. Nothing is kitsch or simple, beautiful or ugly, there are no hours of the day or seasons.
For this reason, whether you’re walking through a crowded west end street, checking out Shoreditch, strolling through a peaceful park or walking down the historical King’s road, you can observe really eclectic styles.  I think it’s a great idea to jot down your inspiration about the best or the worst outfit combinations. Walk down any high street and you’ll spot an eccentric lady wearing a thin vintage silk dress opposite two girls wearing cropped fur jackets and perhaps a bohemian wearing flip flops.

Nevertheless, even in London we will be waiting in anticipation for what the fashion industry has in store for us this coming season.
Whilst we’re only just ending the Winter sales and redressing the windows with delicious new Spring/Summer collections, we will still have one eye on Winter 2011!

Fashion runs faster than we can follow. It’s a great never-ending show that we all love to be part of!

So stay tuned with the fifiwilson.com girls because we’ll keep you updated with all the most interesting creations and trends!

Short & Sweet

As all our stylish sisters know, hemlines are high this season. Thigh-skimming numbers are in. Day or night, smart or casual.

Check out our Stretsis stripey numbers for a sleek silhouette. The high waisted skirt looks great dressed down with a simple vest and converse. Why not sling a Maison Scotch black blazer over the black and cream dress to add a relaxed feel to the form-fitting one piece.

Sonia Rykiel’s strappy shift dresses are so chic and sophisticated. Choose between pink, black and oatmeal. The gold detailing would be beautifully enhanced with a metallic clutch and heels. For a smart complete look, take a peep at the matching coats , jackets and short sleeved shifts.

Kill two trends with one dress in the fun, flirty Manoush which encorporates  ‘Sailor-Chic’ and ‘Short and Sweet’.

Let’s celebrate this glorious sunshine in style and raise our hemlines as well as our spirits!

FIFI WILSON E-SHOP GOES LIVE!

We can’t say it’s been terrifically easy nor that we haven’t been a tiny bit envious of those returning from happy holidays displaying bronzed bodies rather than eye strain but ……..  we think it’s all been well worth it and we’re hoping you do too! Once I have my computer surgically removed from my lap, I can’t wait to try on this season’s amazing collections. It’s such a strong season. Perhaps it’s because of my head being buried in my laptop, but when I last looked up the air seemed slightly crisper and the sky slightly darker. What a great time then to be able to purchase from Fifi Wilson without leaving the comfort of your home!

Our website is designed to be extremely simple and easy to navigate. We have clear categories, so you can find just what you’re looking for in no time at all. We will constantly be updating our site with gorgeous additions, so be sure to keep checking for new beautiful clothes, accessories, trinkets and treasures.  Any query whatsoever with your online order and we’re only a phone call away. This should make things far easier for us to advise you as we are in our boutiques with every lovely piece in front of us.

All of the staff at Fifi Wilson work on the shop floor and see every piece of clothing tried on numerous times by customers with different requirements in a variety of shapes and sizes. This knowledge is invaluable. Also, knowing all of our stock inside out also means we can write true, honest online descriptions and offer lots of help if need be. We have tried to give you as much detail as possible when describing our clothes, so that you are completely satisfied when it arrives.

Not only shall we deliver as soon as possible, but we shall wrap your purchase in our striped paper or tissue, (With ribbon if you choose gift wrap) and all purchases shall arrive with a special treat from us with love. We are renowned for the great service we give in our London boutiques and we shall endeavour do the exactly the same on our website. Our customers have been asking about an online Fifi store for so long, and finally the time has arrived.

So come on get clicking!