Editorial Director: Jo Hoare
Hi! I am the deputy style editor at a leading weekly magazine where I have interviewed everyone from Girls Aloud to Sarah Jessica Parker. An authority on celebrity style if you want an A-list outfit on an everyday budget then i'm your girl.
Thankfully the coatigan or the jaccardigan (fashion does love a good hybrid) has saved a lot of my winter dilemmas this year. Cosier than a coat, warmer than a cardi it also covers mince pie thighs and Xmas pudding tums. Evening wise I won't be abandoning my sparkles once the festive season ends just muting them a little, like a fab sequin skirt with a plain tee and opaques. I don't believe the Ugg has had its day either- o.k they're not tot the height of style but sometimes a girl's just got to
be cosy. Get a head start on S/S 10 by picking up plenty of gorgeous blush toned pieces; think rose pink, delicate nudes and warm beiges they're going to be your most worn shades come the winter months.
Chief Writer: Gilly Ferguson
Hello! I am the style assistant at a leading weekly magazine. Stylist, interviewee and regular trend-tracker – I'm able to spot a new label at twenty paces and have a serious shopping addiction to boot. The go-to-girl for this season’s hottest looks, I love nothing more than trawling through our beloved high street - all in the name of first-rate fashion.
True to form I’ll be sticking to my girly guns with the usual ethereal frocks and swishy skirts but in place of softly studded shoulders and playsuits aplenty, I’ll be opting for Ruffles (Chloe and Lanvin, darhling) and channelling Milkmaid-madness as seen at Chanel, YSL and D&G – think more Brodierie Anglaise smocks less cow-hide frocks though. Not surprisingly, white and yellow are the big shades for spring 2010 but, while you can expect stripes to be re-back in vogue, this year I’ll be steering clear of the Breton tops (I think five’s enough) in favour of knotted belt, shoulder and bag detailing (Burberry and Jil Sander) to satisfy my perennial Nautical fix. And the trends I’ll be avoiding like the fashion plague? I’d like to say cycling shorts at Vuitton; pantaloons at Prada, visible undies at everywhere and horns at Todd Lynn…but fashion has a funny way of reeling you in…shoulder pads anyone?
Contributing Editor: Stefan Parsons
Hello! Now you're probably thinking who the hell is this silly man telling me how to dress!? Well let me tell you what I have been doing for the last twenty something years and this should shed some light;
It all started with my love of all things fabulous this dragged me from my home in Berkshire and spat me out in the bright lights of London where I started working for the likes of Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Christian Dior. While doing this I began working with some of the most amazing stylists helping to dress the rich, famous and talented of this world! And my latest home is dressing the mannequins of Zara in central and greater London. So I hope this gives you some idea of what I can do and what I am looking forward to doing for you!
It’s my intention to arm you with catwalk trends to look out for - now not every look is right for everyone so please don’t think I’m trying to teach you to suck eggs and back you into a corner - I’m no Gok!
I’m a huge fan of the British high street and as we know no one else does it quite like we do, so take my hand and skip with me through this magical, twisted and oh so exciting world that I like to call my stomping ground.
Contributing Editor: Laura Terry
Well, hello there...I usually find the best way to introduce myself is to just be honest and sum it up in three simple words...I’M A SHOPAHOLIC. There, see? Much better and now we all know where we stand and I’ve admitted my weakness straight off. Aside from my shopping addiction, which let’s face it is a full time occupation, I also find time to blog about the latest trends, brutally comment on who’s hot and who’s not and of course, cast my critical eye on the latest catwalk collections each season. If you add into the mix a serious beauty product dependency, you wonder where I find the time to do any writing at all.
When I do actually manage to drag myself away from the vanity table, I’ve interviewed top designers like Ben De Lisi and Nathan Jenden, while still finding the time to quiz Will Young about his latest Burberry photoshoot.
The last thing you’ll need to know about me if we’re to become involved (i.e. you read what I write, and more importantly like it) is that new season drops send me into a cold sweat, and that stilettos are totally acceptable as a weapon when it comes to nabbing the last pair of clogs on display. Ladies and gents, you have been warned...
Celeb Guest Editor: Zara Martin
Zara Martin is a TV presenter, actress and model based in London. After graduating from University College London with a degree in Economics and Business with Eastern European Studies, she moved to LA where she trained with legendary director Jack Garfein. There she worked for various production companies and broadcasters, before returning to London where she took up a job at MTV Base. Whilst there she impressed bosses enough to be given the chance to present various segments of their flagship show, THE LICK with Trevor Nelson.
Zara had her own show on Current TV, an award-winning independent media channel led by former-US Vice President Al Gore. She hosted ZARA'S SHOW, whilst also still contributing to MTV IGGY on MTVOne. She has interviewed numerous talents including Jennifer Lopez and Matthew Williamson.
She hosted 'Live From Fashion Week', the online coverage for London Fashion Week, where she interviewed top designers and celebrities from the worlds of fashion, art and music.
Zara gets her incredible looks from her British father and Indian mother. She is also a UK ambassador for Elephant Parade, a charity founded with an aim to raise attention for the Asian elephant, along with other ambassadors including the Rajmata of Jaipur. She was recently shot in London for Vogue India, and her fashion spread and interview was part of their February Issue.
Celeb Guest Editor: Christina Curry
Christina Curry is an up and coming face in the UK having already graced the fashion pages of Grazia and FHM, and appearing in a number of catwalk shows for designer Paul Shulten! Model and TV presenter Christina currently splits her time between London and LA (as you do!) Holland’s answer to Alexa Chung you’re sure to be seeing a whole lot more of the gorgeous Ms Curry in 2010! Christina grew up in a family that's always been in the media industry and spotlight. Her dad was a presenter on MTV in the late 80's/early 90's and her Mum a well-known model and TV presenter. So like the Peaches Geldof’s and Lizzie Jagger’s of this world, Christina is no stranger to having the media in her life!
Christina presented at the Clothes Show Live 2009 in Birmingham and this year did the honours of reporting back on the Clothes Show Live 2010 for dmd! Yey! Earlier this year Christina was the face of Fashion Fusion, a sustainable fashion event which was held in the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane.
Celeb Guest Editor: Diana Vickers
Diana Vickers is a singer and stage actress who initially came to public attention as a semi-finalist on the fifth series of British talent show The X Factor in 2008. In January 2009, Diana signed a record deal with RCA Records where she began work on her debut album, Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree, from January to September 2009.
From October 2009 to January 2010, Diana played the title role in a West End revival of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice for which she won the award for "London Newcomer of the Year" in the Theatregoers' Choice Awards. Diana’s debut single, "Once", charted at number 1 in the UK Singles Chart after release on 19 April 2010. Her debut album was released on 3 May 2010 and reached number 1 in the UK Albums Chart.
Diana is known for her quirky style and certainly knows her fashion apples! AND now she’s a guest editor for dmd – how lucky are we!!