The Beatles & The Best Of British Designers

Today's post was inspired by last night's Grammy salute to The Beatles.
The celebration of their 50th Anniversary tour in America, and debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, had me on my feet. Four bobbed British boys took the stage in skinny pants and pointy toe shoes.  The world has never been the same, and neither has British fashion design.


Here: Five Featured Top British Designers 

Burberry
Nothing is more iconic Brit than Burberry.  Established in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, who also invented "gabardine" in 1880.  The Burberry Trench Coat was designed as practical wear to be worn in the trenches by officers in World War I.  Today, we still equate the trench with Burberry, just today, it is updated in python, calfskin, patent leather or cowhide.

Burberry English Lace Trench
Burberry

Cotton Twill Trench 
For Infants and Toddlers
Burberry

Burberry Churchfield Lace
Bloomingdale's

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ISSA London
This London based label was launched in 2003 by Brazilian born Daniella Helaye. It’s an irresistible mix that’s won over an A-list following including Kiera Knightley, Jennifer Lopez and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and my own daughter for a very special interview.

ISSA Printed Silk Gown
Style Bop

Silk Jersey Dress
On sale now at

Saks Fifth Avenue

Printed Knot Front Dress
Harrods

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Temperley London
The namesake label of British designer, Alice Temperley,
this line is a Red Carpet favorite. I love the decidedly 
feminine vibe to the designs.

Temperley London
Primrose Dress
Shop Bop

Temperley London
Long Embroidered Magnolia Dress
Shop Bop

TEMPERLEY LONDON
Flora ruffle-appliquéd satin dress
Net-A-Porter

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Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen

Sarah supervises the creative direction and development of all collections of the brand which includes women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and accessories, as well as the higher-end contemporary line, McQ which is also made up of women’s, men’s and accessories collections. Designer of the wedding dress for HRH the Duchess of Cambridge, 

Catherine Middleton to HRH Prince William.

MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Optical Houndstooth Print Dress

Style Bop

Alexander McQueen Skull Bracelet

In keeping with Alexander's bad boy image,

his skull icons are highly collectible.

Zappos Couture

Alexander McQueen Feather Print Chiffon Gown
Luisavia Roma

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Stella McCartney
Known for her meticulous tailoring, ultra chic designs,
and a firm animal product free belief,  McCartney has
been awarded many awards for her super modern designs. Daughter of Beatle Paul McCartney, she simply had to be part of this posting!

Floral-Jacquard Coat
Super feminine with a thoroughly modern vibe.
Barney's New York

Falabella Shaggy Dear Fold Over Tote
One of my fave bags of the season!
Nordstrom's

Color Block Miracle Dress
Now this is genius. Get the details at
Barney's New York

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