ANTIK BATIK Purple Sequin Silk Dress
BURBERRY Quilted Coat With Fur Trim
D&G JUNIOR Ski Inspired Cardigan
ENCYCLOPEDIA MYTHOLOGICA pop up book
YVES SAINT LAURENT colouring book
In The News: Katherine Heigl and Naleigh in W Magazine
On the cover of this month’s W Magazine is Katherine Heigl and her daughter with musician Josh Kelley, Naleigh.
This issue of W is not only amazing for its editorial shots and the fashionable clothing (for which we sent in a Paul Smith shirt) in it, but also for the story it tells, about the ‘New Normal’, the range of family structures that are now accepted, and how today, Katherine and Naleigh are just another mother and daughter, and aside from mama’s star power, are somewhat unremarkable.
Alexandalexa.com Featured in Junior Magazine
Junior Magazine featured some of our fabulous garments in their Rustic Charms photoshoot for the December issue of the magazine. Check out the amazing vintage inspired outfits created with autumn knits and pretty dresses.
KID BY PHILLIP LIM Black and White Ruffled Dress
CARAMEL BABY & CHILD Burgundy Tights
CARAMEL BABY & CHILD Beige Knitted Tights
CHLOE Grey Green Chunky Knit Cardigan
CHLOE Pink Special Occasion Dress
History of the Tee
It is hard to think of a bigger fashion success story than the T-shirt. Everyone has one, from the family dog to the prime minister – and no wardrobe is complete without at least a few.
The T-shirt made its debut at the beginning of the 20th century when U.S Army tailors noticed that their European allies were wearing more comfortable cotton versions of the scratchy wool undershirts their men were kitted up in.
So, to keep things fair, the U.S Army designed their own version of the undergarment and added short sleeves to create the design the object we all know today as the T-Shirt.
To celebrate this non chalant but important invention, we put together a style board for boys and for girls with our favourite t-shirts from this season’s collections at Alexandalexa.com!
GIRLS
1. JUICY COUTURE white sunglasses tee
2. LITTLE MARC JACOBS lilac tee
3. JUICY COUTURE black tee with sequin letter shirt
BOYS
2. MONEY black tee with gold logo
4. LITTLE MARC JACOBS striped tee
Brand Profile: Paul Smith Junior
Brand Born In: BRITAIN, 1970
Interesting Fact: The Autumn/Winter 2010-11 collection of Paul Smith Junior is the first child dedicated line that the label has designed in 10 years.
Description: Classic British style with a twist.
Style: Paul Smith’s classic tailoring is always combined with ‘something silly’ making almost all of his collections work for casual everyday wear and special occasion wear. It is undone, yet put together.
The Backstory: After leaving school at Age 15, Smith worked in a clothing warehouse as a means to an end, and was not interested in fashion at all. To him, it was just a job.
At the time, his only ambition was to become a racing cyclist, until, at age 17, a horrible accident put an end to those particular aspirations, leaving him in the hospital for 6 months,
Fortunately, from this horrible experience, Smith met people who helped inspire him to discover his true calling: to be a player in the colourful and exciting world of art.
Smith started taking evening classes in tailoring and within two years, he was managing his first boutique in Nottingham. Not long after, with a small amount of savings and the encouragement of his girlfriend (and now wife) Pauline Denyer; Smith opened a tiny shop in 1970. By 1976, Paul was shoeing his first menswear collection in Paris under the Paul Smith label.
The Debut Collection For His Kidswear Line: With familiar patterns like the Paul Smith signature multi-stripe, Paul Smith has translated aspects of his mens and womens wear lines to his debut children’s collection.but to make sure the line is 100% kid friendly and practical he has also added a few more elements.
Boys - Floral shirts, bold graphics,puffa jackets,quarky tees, elegantly cut corduroy blazers, cashmer knits and khacki trousers
Girls – In keeping with the rest of the line, Smith kept to basics with a twist, rose-print silk dresses, wool smocks, jersey tees and chunky knits.
Key Theme for Both – The more layers the merrier
A Little Light Entertainment: Paul Smith’s Film Showcase for his AW10 Collection
*Notice some mini star’s in the making….The pretty blonde is Anais Gallagher, Noel Gallagher’s daughter- and the handsome red head is Sonny, Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s little boy!
Spectrum: Today there are numerous collections under Paul Smith’s name including eight clothing lines, an accessories line, shoes, spectacles, watches, fragrances, pens, furniture, rugs…and our favourite, Paul Smith Junior!
Shop the Paul Smith Junior collection
