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Oasis does fashion in film

The Fashion in Film festival has been running since May 10th - aimed at exploring the links between fashion, cinema, crime and violence. Screenings of some of the most iconic films of the century are running across London.

To celebrate, Oasis has created this fashion film with director Jean Francois Carly and actress Anna Brewster - with slightly unsettling music and creepy appearances from a little white mouse.

Meanwhile, there's still time to catch some showings, including Follow Me Quietly and The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, a full calendar is available on the website.

See some images from the films in our slide show on the Fashion page.

Sarah Jessica Parker's NY premiere accessory

SJP's hat at the world premiere of the Sex and the City was a fashion moment, a subtle statement that proved the lady has style.

Now, see above, at last night's homecoming New York premiere of the film.

We're sure Matthew Broderick is a lovely husband, but he doesn't make much of an accessory, does he? There's Sarah in her stunning Nina Ricci dress and 19th century jewellery and Matthew turns up dressed as Gordon Brown.

See our slideshow of pics from the premiere on the Fashion page

Self-assembly clothing Clothkits is back

It was as if they saw the economic downturn coming - the budget self-assembly clothing company Clothkits has relaunched.

The retailer, which clad countless children and families in the Seventies and Eighties, is selling patterns and fabrics for children and women created by host of fresh new designers. And the most expensive garment is selling for £46, perfect credit crunch chic.

For those of you who weren't born then, or living in another country, here's how it works. You get the catalogue, they send fabric with the pattern printed on it, you cut it to your size and then sew it together.

Our favourite part of their website is the archive, where you can peruse the original looks, try to spot some of your old outfits, and even upload your own snaps of the original designs.

Armani's "Batman capes" for the Chelsea team

Not that we're taking sides, but when we came across this picture of the Chelsea football team decked out in Giorgio Armani suits ahead of tonight's Champion's League final in Moscow, we had to have a bit of a swoon.

But most eye-catching was the quote from the designer about the outfits: "The theme of superheroes is very much at the forefront of my mind at the moment. I hope that my suits have a similar effect to the Batman cape for the Chelsea team as they head to Moscow."

Mr Armani, next time we urge you to deck them out in real fashion-forward batman capes. Please.

Super mum Myleene: is it okay to enlist your baby to promote your clothing line?

We like sunny-faced Myleene Klass. We like her a lot. Recently, she's taken an extra turbo-powered leap into our affections by letting the mask down on her life as a mum/celebrity and giving us a deliciously frank account of how it isn't quite so shiny as she might otherwise have allowed us to think. Mama Klass: surely a shoo-in for the next OK! mag Mum of the Year award?

But that last appearance in Cannes left us feeling odd. A pram, a baby and a killer cocktail dress on the red carpet? Cute look. Until someone tells you about the range of baby clothes she's launching today for Mothercare. And then the whole spectacle begins to look less working-mum-making-the-best-of-the-babysitter-letting-her-down and more like cynical product pushing. Which isn't a problem per se. We just think she should be honest about it.

Lily Allen's on again off again... bikini.

Well, look at Lily cavorting! With hoards of men around her, Lily Allen is splashed across today's tabloid pages soaking up a bit of riviera sun and attention. But whilst most might have been poking a little peek at her, erm, organ stoppers, we can't help ogling her bikini.

From Heidi Klein, a favourite bikini shopping haunt of endless sunkissed slebs, it is pretty dam expensive - but coming from their chic separates range, practical too. Like Lily, few of us fit into the neat little one size bikinis that most shops peddle us. And normally the separates on offer are of the depressing, double D, drab sort. Not this one. Though careful you don't lose your top Lily, it's worth a few quid, that.

Top £80

Bottoms £70

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ps newsletter 15th may 2008

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The high street rules too!

Who would have thought that a frock could provoke so much fury!  Last week, I posted a blog on this new dress from Philip Lim.

It was the final, showstopping piece from his Spring Summer show - a proper, full length and full on big ticket item. And it seems to have rattled a few cages. Well, not 'it' necessarily - but it's pricetag, weighing in at a hefty £1,155.  Now, I know that a grand is a lot to spend on a dress.  And I know that a lot of us simply cannot afford that (myslef included.)  But I also know that there are plenty of women out there who might, on on special occasion, for that one special dress, spend that money.  And for them, and anyone else interested in taking a look at a bit of high fashion for interest's, inspiration's, fun, schadenfreude or just plain jealousy's sake - that dress just might be worth a look.

But, I have read your comments and I hear you. Of course the High Street is where most of us shop - sitting here in Primark and Converse, it is most definitely where I flash the cards.  Of course the vast majority of us aren't going to rush out and spend a grand on a dress just because it looks kinda pretty.  And, luckily for all of us, there is plenty to be found that won't break the bank, but will break a smile or too.  So here are some I've found that come in at all sorts of price points.  And I've put them up here because I think they're all worth a look, too.

Kate Moss's high summer collection is jam packed with dresses and hits shelves next Tuesday. For long and floaty, you can't beat this flattering floral dress. £150

See by Chloe's dress is right on the money - tapping into spring's asymmetrical and bright trends. Will be fabulous with a tan.  £189 from www.my-wardrobe.com

French Connection is generally a pretty good bet for something sparkly. They've done a few this spring - and this is my favourite.  £120 www.frenchconnection.com

This is the dress that we've all been waiting for from Banana Republic. It's £95, and it hit the shelves on Monday.

These romantic white frills from the Kate Moss topshop collection will be perfect for summer. £65

And this flowery number from Topshop is fun and flirty and bang on trend. £50 topshop.com

Fancy a date with Cavalli?

Roll up! Roll up! Legendary designer Roberto Cavalli is in London in a fortnight and proferring his services to Style readers for one night only. On 27 May, Roberto will be speaing at the London College of Fashion about his life and loves - fashion, women and, of course, cigars. You may also pick up some sartorial tips so prepare to be inspired to sex-up your summer wardrobe...

Cavalli's decades of experience in the fashion industry, decadent lifestyle and troupe of famous friends (Posh, Bono, J-Lo to name but three) guarantees that he has tales to tell. Roberto has been labelled fashion's godfather of glitz and glamour not just for his clothes and riches but for his blingtastic personality. He is a classic Scorpio - passionate, emotional and wilful. Rest assured, he will not hold back.

I have a feeling that Cavalli may attempt to flout the smoking ban during his time in London...

Click here to book your tickets to see Roberto in action at LCF from 6.30pm on 27 May 2008

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MARRY WHO?

Many of you have been driven to comment on Laurie Gottlieb's tough love piece, Marry Him! - encouraging women to abandon all thoughts of a knight in shining armour, and settle now for Mr 9/10, lest they wind up, fat, forty and alone.

Well, what if you're a girl who, quite rightly, won't settle for less, and never mind the consequences? What if you're a girl who has been brought up to fend for herself and speak her mind and be honest about who she's in love with? What if, most importantly, you're a girl who's never met a Mr 9/10, or even a Mr 6/10, or a Mr 2/10, in spite of countless, open-minded dates? Single girls attest the dearth of decent men - 'keepers' - on the dating circuit, so why should Ms Gottlieb suddenly assume that there's this huge pool of nearly perfect men for all of us to draw on? There isn't. Not that I'm fussy - no transgender version of the Princess and the Pea this. It's just... Mr 9/10 doesn't seem to exist.

Just where are all the decent men?

ps newsletter 9th may 2008

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