The week that was in style: March 18 – 24

DEBENHAMS’ NEW COLLECTION THAT’S ALL ABOUT A CAREFREE SUMMER UNVEILED
MARCH 18
Debenhams has brought a variety of styles for him, her, the kids, and even the home with their latest summer collection.

Taking inspiration from exotic adventures and the wild safari, brands under Debenhams such as Red Herring and Principles brings utilitarian fashion to womenswear with classically cut resort shirts in earthy tones of beige, khaki, rust, and tan while Julien MacDonald introduces animal print dresses. For the men, Red Herring provides high street fashion with checks and bright-colored walking shorts and pique shirts, while kids can look great for family gatherings in graphic jersey dresses, flouncy skirts, and striped shirts from Bluezoo and Mantaray.

As for Debenhams’ home selection, it is all about textures, embellishments, and embroidery: The tropical bohemian look, featuring pineapples and a variety of textiles, defines the MW by Matthew Williamson collection.

TOM FORD NAMED AS THE NEXT CFDA CHAIRMAN
MARCH 19
Effective June 19 of this year, Tom Ford will be the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s new chairman following Diane von Furstenberg’s term. The American designer had previously served as the creative director of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent before he launched his own luxury brand in 2006, and he also became known for being the director, producer, and screenwriter of the award-winning films A Single Man and Nocturnal Animals.

“As the Chairman, I look forward to continuing the incredible work Diane has done over the last 13 years,” Ford said in a statement. “Diane is a true force and her contribution to the CFDA and to American fashion immeasurable. We all owe her a great deal.”