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Vogue
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Self-Portrait Resort 2026 Collection
The most substantial details within Self-Portrait's resort collection were also the smallest: tiny, transparent sequins, scattered across draped tops, and dresses of pale-pink and white lace, which, even on the brightest of summer afternoons, barely flirted with the light. It was a subtle, but significant softening of the Instagrammable sparkle that has underwritten many of the brand's past collections—and the clothes, in turn, gained a different kind of luster. 'I've heard a lot of talk about 'recession dressing,'' said the designer Han Chong during a preview at his headquarters. 'And, while I'll admit that I wasn't necessarily thinking about that when I was designing, I have felt the vibe shift away from loud glamour, and towards pared-back, investment pieces that people can wear over and over again.' A pivot towards the timeless and trend-resistant ended up imparting a certain downtown-chic to this season's looks—evident in the vintage wash of a subtle horseshoe-shaped jean, boyish biker jackets with low-slung belts, little bouclé dresses, and drop-waist maxi skirts and asymmetric out-out tops of silk taffeta. That doesn't mean there weren't some big statements in the mix—among them a faux-fur jacket and disco-fringed two pieces—more that the whole thing was, for want of a less nebulous term, cool. 'It's light, effortless, and much more contemporary,' added Chong. 'The focus was on locating the staples everyone has, or should have, in their wardrobe, and upgrading them.' There were several nods to mid-century design, including swing dresses, cocoon-sleeve coats, and even a Self-Portrait riff on a bar jacket. Classic argyle sweaters were padded at the shoulders, and button-down herringbone dresses at the hips, while detachable cotton-sateen collars extended over the lapels of shift dresses, cardigans, and a squishy leather jacket. 'I hope they'll reflect sunlight onto the face when the collection comes out in fall.' It's the kind of thinking you'd expect from a designer as pragmatic as Chong, who really is more interested in meeting his customers where they are than telling them where they should go. Most of this collection, in fact, is built around their future social calendars: tailored, back-to-school mini dresses and side-wrapped cotton skirts; ostrich feather-trimmed LBDs and rhinestone micro skirts for party season; and mandarin-collared shirting, jacquard blouses and epaulet-shouldered denim jackets for when Lunar New Year celebrations kick into gear. (It was particularly nice to see Chong, who is himself of Malaysian Chinese descent, incorporating the architecture of East Asian design, here.) 'We usually release a special edit for Chinese New Year, but, this time, I wanted to bring those traditional elements into a broader context. Nothing you see here is outside of familiar territory, but everything is elevated. There's a lot going on at the moment,' Chong said. 'And people just want a little reset.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kate's Wimbledon dons Self Portrait custom-made frock to women's Wimbledon final - with a sweet nod to Prince William
The Princess of Wales looked typically elegant in an all-white ensemble as she attended the women's final at Wimbledon on Saturday. Mother-of-three Kate Middleton has been patron of the All England Lawn and Tennis Club, also known as the AELTC (which organises the day-to-day running of the prestigious tournament), since 2016. And every time she sets foot on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, royal watchers are keen to see what she is wearing. Her outfit for the women's final, which saw Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Asiminova 6-0, 6-0, did not disappoint. The royal donned a custom Self-Portrait white ensemble. The two-piece outfit featured a high collared, military-style belted top and a flowing midi skirt. Kate has worn designs from Self-Portrait on a number of occasions, including a 2023 Wimbledon appearance, where she wore a similar two-piece outfit, but that time, in green. She finished the ensemble with a pair of Gianvito Rossi suede slingback heeled pumps in cream, and Anya Hindmarch's Neeson Small Square Tote bag in cream, which retails for £950. Her jewellery included a gold Halcyon Days bracelet and Cartier earrings. She also gave a sweet nod to her husband Prince William, wearing what appeared to be her Cartier Bleu watch, which Prince William gave her as an anniversary gift in 2014. She wore her chestnut locks loose, letting them flow past her shoulders, and opted for a natural make-up look. Kate also wore her 'Wimbledon bow' - a brooch featuring the tournament's iconic colours - which it's believed she has worn every time she has visited Wimbledon. She debuted her green-and-purple bow back in 2017 - when she paired it with a white short-sleeved dress. More than just a mere accessory, the Princess' go-to Wimbledon brooch is actually a symbol of royal patronage, gifted to her from the Queen Elizabeth II. Kate took over the role of patron in 2016 from the late Queen who had held the position for 64 years. The accessory is worn by members of the Committee of Management during the Fortnight – the Main Board of the AELTC and representatives of the LTA. It signifies their responsibilities as the Committee governing the tournament. The Patron has always traditionally been given a Committee bow in recognition of her role, which is why the Duchess has chosen to wear it when visiting The Championships. Other individuals also given an honorary Committee bow are the Chief Executive. She also wore her famous sapphire engagement ring, which famously used to belong to her late mother-in-law Diana, Princess of Wales SMILING: Kate Middleton (pictured) famously loves sports, and she appeared delighted to be attending the Wimbledon women's final on Saturday The present colours of dark green and purple were introduced in 1909 as the club's previous colours, blue, yellow, red and green, were too similar to those of the Royal Marines. The royal was praised for her Wimbledon outing yesterday, after she consoled the tearful runner-up Amanda Asiminova who was thrashed by Iga Swiatek in the most one-sided Wimbledon final since 1911. Kate placed her hand on the American's arm and told her to 'keep your head high' following the 23-year-old's 6-0, 6-0 loss on Centre Court in just 57 minutes. Anisimova had to briefly leave the court following her humbling at the hands of an inspired Swiatek, 24, as she recorded a double bagel scoreline in the women's final - the first in 114 years and for only the second time in the tournament's history. Anisimova said meeting Kate 'was the positive of today' and told how she had been 'really kind'. Speaking after the match, she said: 'It was such an honour to meet her. 'I wasn't sure if she was going to come out today, if she was going to be there, so it's just really nice to see her. 'She definitely had a few things to say that were making me emotional again.' A tearful Anisimova wiped away tears during her post-match interview on court as she praised Swiatek and said she had 'run out of gas a bit today'. She was playing in her first Wimbledon final and said 'she would never forget this experience'. Anisimova broke down again as she mentioned how her mother had flew in from America this morning to watch her. 'Thank you for being here and breaking the superstition of not flying in - it isn't why I lost here,' she joked. Anisimova: 'I know I didn't have enough today but I will keep putting in the work and I hope to be back here one day.' A victorious Swiatek, the first Polish woman to win Wimbledon, also offered words of encouragement to Anisimova. 'First I want to congratulate Amanda for an amazing two weeks. You should be proud of the work you are doing and I hope we will play more finals her,'' she said. 'I didn't even dream, for me it was way too far. I feel like I am already an experienced player after winning the Slams before but I never expected this one. 'This year I really, really enjoyed it and feel I improved my form here. 'I am always going to remember the opening of champagne bottles between serves! It is a sound that will keep me away at night!' The only ever time there has been a 6-0, 6-0 scoreline in a Grand Slam final was in 1988 when Steffi Graf beat Natasha Zvereva in the French Open.
Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Vicky Pattison's Wimbledon midi dress is £400 - but we found one that's 75% less
Vicky Pattison wowed at Wimbledon in a £400 chic tailored midi dress from Self Portrait – but we've managed to track down a lookalike that'll save you hundreds of pounds We're almost finished with the first week of Wimbledon, and whilst we might be leaving the actual sport to the tennis pros, one thing we are becoming quite the expert at is tracking down our favourite celebs' Wimbledon outfits. The best dressed stars have been showing up in their chic courtside outfits in droves, and there's been plenty of great ensembles catching our eye. One of the latest looks we've been coveting is Vicky Pattison's, who opted to put a different spin on the tennis whites theme with her light beige Twill Midi Dress from Self Portrait. As much as we love the presenter's gorgeous dress, its £400 price tag may be a little out of budget for some, which is why we were thrilled to see this more affordable option from Karen Millen. The Tailored Polished Cotton Halter Midi Dress is a great alternative to Vicky's tailored Self Portrait dress, coming in the same light beige shade that makes it look sophisticated and smart whilst still being wearable for any occasion. Usually priced at £239, it currently has 40% off, slashing the price to £143.40 and making it almost £260 cheaper than Vicky's. It has a beautiful tailored silhouette which cinches in at the waist with the help of a removable wide waist belt, and flares out into a full skirt to create a flattering silhouette. Whilst it also has a halter neckline, it features an unusual cross over design rather than a traditional collar, giving it a modern look. The open back also bares some extra skin, making it perfect for summer whilst still looking classy and demure. Unlike traditional 'Wimbledon whites' outfits which definitely wouldn't make the cut for a re-wear at a summer wedding, the beige Halter Midi Dress can be re-worn for countless occasions – without worrying about clashing with the bride. If you're looking for something a little more affordable, this Bengaline Pencil Midi Dress with Wrap Around Button Belt from ASOS is just £45 and modest enough to wear to both events and the office. For a shorter hemline, Reiss' Rosalie Cotton Pleated Shirt Dress In Neutral has a more laid back look that could still be styled for almost any summer occasion, and is currently on sale down to £98 from £148. If you want a bolder colour than the neutral beige shade, the Tailored Polished Cotton Halter Midi Dress from Karen Millen also comes in bright red. You can still shop both colourways in sizes six to 16, with all sizes still in stock at the time of writing.
Fashion Network
02-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
London-based software firm Zedonk launches platform to streamline product development
Zedonk, the cloud-based enterprise resource planner (ERP) and product lifecycle management (PLM) software provider, has just launched a standalone platform 'built to streamline product development for fashion start-ups and SMEs'. It's the latest development for Zedonk, which claims to have helped over 1,000 global fashion and accessory brands (think Toteme, Self Portrait, Universal Works, Marine Serre, Christopher John Rogers and Claret Showroom) 'streamline their end-to-end operations, from B2B sales, and production to inventory and logistics'. Now comes the brand's modular, scalable, and built-for-fashion cloud-based ERP and PLM software. comes with a 'flexible, pick-and-mix approach' so businesses can 'easily add or remove features and plugins into third-party platforms' such as Shopify. 'Removing the burden of heavy IT infrastructure, this menu-style set-up offers businesses flexibility aligned with business growth and evolving operational needs', Zedonk said. It adds that its 'intuitive interface' unifies real-time product data across global departments, providing visibility and actionable insights at every stage of the product journey'. Key features include: real-time version control and approval tracking of product data; instant data sharing between global departments and suppliers; seamless sample tracking (from prototypes to pre-production), built-in annotations, fit notes, and visual construction guides; and a collaborative, cloud-based space to 'reduce admin, eliminate spreadsheet chaos and accelerate speed-to-market' Managing director Andrea Mené added: 'Launching as a parallel platform is a bold step for us and a natural evolution. It gives growing brands the flexibility to start small, scale fast, and integrate only when they're ready.' pricing starts from £1,900 a year.
Fashion Network
02-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
London-based software firm Zedonk launches platform to streamline product development
Zedonk, the cloud-based enterprise resource planner (ERP) and product lifecycle management (PLM) software provider, has just launched a standalone platform 'built to streamline product development for fashion start-ups and SMEs'. It's the latest development for Zedonk, which claims to have helped over 1,000 global fashion and accessory brands (think Toteme, Self Portrait, Universal Works, Marine Serre, Christopher John Rogers and Claret Showroom) 'streamline their end-to-end operations, from B2B sales, and production to inventory and logistics'. Now comes the brand's modular, scalable, and built-for-fashion cloud-based ERP and PLM software. comes with a 'flexible, pick-and-mix approach' so businesses can 'easily add or remove features and plugins into third-party platforms' such as Shopify. 'Removing the burden of heavy IT infrastructure, this menu-style set-up offers businesses flexibility aligned with business growth and evolving operational needs', Zedonk said. It adds that its 'intuitive interface' unifies real-time product data across global departments, providing visibility and actionable insights at every stage of the product journey'. Key features include: real-time version control and approval tracking of product data; instant data sharing between global departments and suppliers; seamless sample tracking (from prototypes to pre-production), built-in annotations, fit notes, and visual construction guides; and a collaborative, cloud-based space to 'reduce admin, eliminate spreadsheet chaos and accelerate speed-to-market' Managing director Andrea Mené added: 'Launching as a parallel platform is a bold step for us and a natural evolution. It gives growing brands the flexibility to start small, scale fast, and integrate only when they're ready.' pricing starts from £1,900 a year.
