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C O N T E N T S 04 we spy spring T H E P E O P L E A N D P L AC E S YO U N E E D TO K N OW
06 trends MASTER SS15 STYLE WITH OUR PICK OF THE L AT E S T T R E N D S . YO U R E D U C AT I O N S TA R T S H E R E !
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14 design forum S T E P I N S I D E T H E WO R L D O F J E A N - P I E R R E B R AG A N Z A F O R R I V E R I S L A N D A N D D I S C OV E R OUR VIRTUAL REALITY APP THE TRENDS: GLAMATHON
16 the accessory update I N W I T H T H E N E W ! F I N I S H O F F YO U R LO O K W I T H O U R FAVO U R I T E N E W S T Y L E S
24 meet the campaign stars I N T R O D U C I N G T H E N E W FAC E S O F O U R S S 1 5 A D C A M PA I G N
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36 perfect pieces T H E P I E C E S YO U N E E D N OW, A N D H OW TO W E A R T H E M
38 style studio INTRODUCING OUR BRAND NEW SERVICE AND THE TEAM BEHIND IT
39 style insider LOV E T H E M AG A Z I N E ? F I N D O U T W H AT YO U C A N E X P E C T F R O M O U R O N L I N E B LO G
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T R E N D S
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LACE DRESS £35 667285, SATCHEL £30 666171, TRAINERS £38 667825, SLOGAN TOTE BAG £55 666862, GEM BRACELET £15 661317, JACKET £60 668565, SHORTS £30 665226, TOTE BAG £30 663215, TRAINERS (AS BEFORE) £38 667825, WATERFALL JACKET £55 664703, SLOGAN TEE £16 664591, RIPPED JEANS £45 664184, COURT SHOES £50 662689, SUNGLASSES £13 662604, SLOGAN TEE £18 668489
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glamathon SUNGLASSES £13 662401 BLAZER £60 666525 KNIT TOP £20 667086 SKIRT £35 666888 MINI BOX BAG £20 666458
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T R E N D S
the essentials
CHIFFON TOP £30 669430, BLACK SHORTS £30 668640, MULES £55 666257, NECKLACE £8 665395, WAISTCOAT £55 666195, DUSTER JACKET £48 666282, MESH TEXTURED DRESS £40 665242, SANDALS £40 662866, CROP TOP £20 666957, CULOTTES £32 668638, HEELED ANKLE BOOT £60 664213, DUFFEL BAG £20 666084
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JACKET £60 665580 SUNGLASSES £13 662399 SHORTS £32 658158 KNITTED TOP £32 667104 CROSS BODY BAG £18 666273
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T R E N D S
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BROWN SUEDE BAG £70 665277, BOUCLE JACKET £75 668134, SLOGAN TEE £16 666940, JEANS £42 668042, FRINGED SANDALS £40 662916, CHAIN NECKLACE £15 666267, CHAMBRAY SHIRT £25 661444, DENIM PENCIL SKIRT £35 666231, CROSS BODY BAG £35 664636, SUEDE LACE UP SANDALS £65 667331, SUNGLASSES £13 662385, KNIT CROP TOP £30 661025, FLARE JEANS £42 667272, LEATHER SADDLEBAG £60 665276
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Inside an immersive virtual reality experience
TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF OUR DESIGN FORUM X JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA COLLECTION, WE’VE PARTNERED WITH GOOGLE TO USE THEIR NEW CARDBOARD TECHNOLOGY, MAKING FILM CONTENT INTERACTIVE VIA A SUPPORTING APP. THE VIRTUALRI APP CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE GOOGLE PLAY AND ITUNES STORES FOR USE WITH ANDROID OR IOS SMARTPHONES OR DEVICES.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BFC AND GOOGLE, WE UNVEILED A CGI FILM EXPERIENCE AND VIRTUAL REALITY APP AT THE FASHION FILM EVENT DURING LONDON FASHION WEEK, ALLOWING USERS TO BE FULLY IMMERSED IN A 360° FILM EXPERIENCE THEY CAN INTERACT WITH.
GET READY TO DISCOVER YOURSELF IN A 360° VIRTUAL REALITY WORLD, TAKING CONTROL OF THE KINGFISHER BIRD. SHOP
PHOTOGRAPHER: BRETT LLOYD @ D+V MANAGEMENT | STYLIST: JACK BORKETT @ MFA | HAIR: TEIJI UTSUMI | MAKE-UP: ADAM DE CRUZ | MODEL: CAMILLA G @ LENIS | SET DESIGNER: THOMAS PETHERICK @ VISUAL ARTISTS
THE COLLECTION IN SELECTED STORES AND ONLINE TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE CARDBOARD AND DOWNLOAD THE APP TO PLAY THE EXPERIENCE TODAY.
SHIFT DRESS £60 663544
This spring Jean-Pierre Braganza follows in the footsteps of Eudon Choi, Georgia Hardinge and Katie Eary, as the latest designer to collaborate with us on our Design Forum initiative FASHION FILM, AN INITIATIVE DEVISED BY THE BRITISH
Braganza’s career has grown from strength
Inspired by a trip to India, Braganza told us
AIMS TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP CREATIVE FILM IN THE
to strength since graduating from London’s
that he ‘imagined this girl who has the spirit
INDUSTRY. WATCH JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA’S SHORT FILM AT
prestigious Central Saint Martin’s where he
of a Kingfisher – beautiful, wild, colourful and
RIVERISLAND.COM/STYLEINSIDER NOW.
studied Fashion Design and after winning the
gone before you even knew she was there’. He
esteemed Australian Wool innovation Award,
noticed unlikely similarities between the speed,
was selected by Karl Lagerfeld himself to be
agility and beauty of a Kingfisher bird and the
his protégé for the AW08/09 season. As well
mechanical reality of a motorcycle weaving
as making a strong impression on the fashion
around the back roads of Goa.
FASHION COUNCIL IN CONJUNCTION WITH RIVER ISLAND,
world, Braganza also has a pretty impressive celebrity fan base including Eva Longoria,
The collection, which incorporates the spirit of
Nicole Scherzinger and Cheryl Fernandez-
the Kingfisher with the robust silver lines of the
Versini.
motorbike engine throughout, comprises
of
structured crop tops, shift dresses, boiler suits The SS15 Design Forum range boasts an
and shirt dresses.
11-piece capsule collection, in which you can expect to see Braganza’s classic handwriting across
each
piece
incorporating
modern
tailoring, structured silhouettes and complex prints; a perfect mix which has created an ‘River Island has a distinctively young, cool voice
overall look guaranteed to stand out.
and the RI girl is confident and a risk taker, as is the Jean-Pierre Braganza woman.’ - JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA, DESIGNER
JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA FOR RIVER ISLAND DESIGN FORUM IS AVAILABLE TO BUY IN SELECTED STORES AND ONLINE NOW. STYLE INSIDER SPRING 2015
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GREY CROSS BODY BAG £35 664645 YELLOW CROSS BODY BAG £35 664636 TASSLE BAG £32 666277
from am to pm NAIL THE SO-NOW 70S VIBE WITH STYLES SO C H I C YO U ’ L L N E V E R WA N T T O L E T T H E M G O
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you’ve really got a hold on me
minis on the mind PHOTOGRAPHER: CHLOE SMITH | STYLIST SONIA JERMYN | RETOUCHING JOE MCCORMICK | COMPILED BY: REBECCA DOHERTY
STA R T
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G E T R E A DY T O T R AV E L L I G H T ! THESE ARE TOO CUTE TO MISS
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F L AT I S
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THE WE’RE
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CRUSHING
TWO TONE ESPADRILLE £24 664708 ANKLE STRAP ESPADRILLE £24 664513 GREEN SNAKE SKIN ESPADRILLE £24 664514
T H E C L A S S I C E S PA D R I L L E I S A T R E N D TO T RY - K E E P I T C H I C IN NEUTRAL, EARTHY TONES, PERFECT FOR SPRING
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PHOTOGRAPHER: CHLOE SMITH | STYLIST SONIA JERMYN | RETOUCHING JOE MCCORMICK | COMPILED BY: REBECCA DOHERTY
the new shoe rules
THE
chain reaction
P R O O F T H AT L O O K I N G GLAM CAN STILL BE C O M F O R TA B L E , I N V E S T I N A PA I R O F L U X E SANDALS FOR EASY
CHAIN DETAIL SANDAL £40 663058
D AY-T O - N I G H T S T Y L E
PUT THE ZING INTO METALLIC TRAINERS £65 666638 TWEED TRAINERS £65 666121
SPRING AND HIT THE GROUND RUNNING I N O U R M U S TH AV E C O L O U R F U L , M E TA L L I C S T Y L E S
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MOTIF SUNGLASSES £13 663586 CAT EYE SUNGLASSES £10 662601 SQUARE SUNGLASSES £13 662382 ROUND PINK SUNGLASSES £13 662564 NUDE AVIATOR SUNGLASSES £13 662595 WHITE CAT EYE SUNGLASSES £13 662604
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EYE SHAPES, PETITE SQUARE FRAMES AND PLENTY OF TORTOISESHELL
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MEET THE CAMPAIGN STARS I n t ro d u c i n g S S 1 5 ’s s t a r
a l l -
l i n e - u p !
R e m e m b e r t h e s e
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b e
s e e i n g
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Ieva Laguna
Let’s face it, this guy
Having graced the cover
needs no introduction.
of Vogue and walked the
Stylist
This spring we’ve enlisted
Emma Summerton
b e h i n d
and we couldn’t be
Joining us for a
world by storm
s ce n e s
more excited to see the
second season, Emma
campaign come to life!
Summerton captured
Did you know?
our spring campaign in
Ieva has been Vogue’s
sunny Palm Springs
cover girl four times!
i n
s to re s ,
Fashion and Style Director
Did you know? prestigious Isabella Blow
Did you know?
Award for Fashion Creator
Dream team
m a g a z i n e s
at the 2014 British Fashion
Summerton and
a n d
Awards
Enninful work together
favo u r i te o n
t h e
s c re e n
@edward_enninful
regularly. You might remember the W shoot featuring fashion royalty Rihanna, Iman and Naomi Campbell or more recently Diane von Furstenberg’s SS15 campaign
@emmasummerton
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has taken the modelling
Enninful was awarded the
yo u r
b i g
Victoria’s Secret runway, it’s safe to say this girl
i n
W magazine’s renowned
Model
Photographer
v i d e o s , o u r
t h e m
we e k s
o n l i n e , o u r
l o t
Edward Enninful
@ieva_laguna
Nathaniel Visser
Kai Newman
Model
Model
Aussie lad Nate joined
Flawless and fabulous,
us as we went stateside
Kai was named one of New York Fashion Week’s spring ’14 break-
Simon Nessman Model
moves as he werks it in our behind the scenes
out stars. We can’t wait to watch this star rise!
for SS15, check out his
Get ready to swoon
video
as Simon shows off Did you know?
the latest menswear
Did you know?
Kai made her debut at
trends from our spring
Nate has appeared in
the Tommy Hilfiger show
collection!
some huge shows over the past few seasons
and has since walked for Rodarte and Calvin Klein
Did you know?
including Calvin Klein
Simon was discovered
and Givenchy
when his friend’s sister
@kainewman1
sent photos of him to a modelling agency
Hotel Lautner
Palm Springs, LA The sharp lines and modernist architecture of the iconic Lautner hotel contrast perfectly with the Californian desert and set the tone for SS15. Did you know?
@nathenielvisser
Designed by John Lautner, this modern day oasis was once used by
@s_a_i_nessman
Oscar-winning director Lucien Hubbard as a getaway for Hollywood starlets
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TRENCH TOWN Eternally chic, the classic trench will be your new season saviour come rain or shine SUNGLASSES £13 662398 TRENCH COAT £85 664849 FLARED JEANS £42 667272 PLATFORM HEELS £60 662973
JACKET FROM WOW-WORTHY PRINTED JACKETS TO THE VERSATILE TRENCH, TAKE A LOOK AT THE STYLES YOU NEED NOW PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARK SHEARWOOD
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BIKER BABE Forget black, this wardrobe classic has taken on a fresh new look for spring in chic tan PU BIKER JACKET £60 664457 BLOUSE £28 668648 SUEDETTE SKIRT £25 667643
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CREAM OF THE CROP If smart and polished is your thing, this structured style will be your new BFF BLAZER COMING SOON CAMI £16 669675 JEANS £42 664963 HEELS £65 666632 28
SOMETHING BLUE Throw on and go, this textured cover-up will take your look to the next level CROPPED JACKET COMING SOON WRAP BLOUSE £26 665695 SHORTS £32 658158 BELT £25 664302
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Cosy up in the season’s
hottest texture; suede is so
chic for spring
SUEDE JACKET £150 666557 WHITE RIBBED KNIT £25 665907 WHITE JEANS £40 663499 HOOP EARRINGS £10 667906
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PHOTOGRAPHER MARK SHEARWOOD | FASHION: DENNIS LYE, REBECCA DOHERTY | FASHION ASSISTANT: LUCY JORDAN, SAMANTHA AMBROSE | HAIR: CHI WONG @ JULIAN WATSON | MAKE-UP: NINNI NUMMELA @ STREETERS | MODEL: SOPHIA NILSSON @ NEXT | SET DESIGNER: THOMAS PETHERICK @ VISUAL ARTISTS
THE SUEDE BRIGADE
MUSTER THE DUSTER Easy to wear and totally street-chic, what’s not to love? DUSTER JACKET £80 669031 CROP TOP £28 661454 TAILORED TROUSERS COMING SOON TROUSERS £38 668642 TRAINERS £28 667645
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The Statement Bag I love this fun shoulder bag! It’s not subtle at all, but will add a touch of sass to any outfit. ‘WOW’ BAG £28 666851
The Timeless Trench TRENCH COAT £85 662832
spring clean your wardrobe With spring upon us, there’s no better time to start thinking about refreshing your style. We’ve enlisted blogger and editor PANDORA SYKES to give us a fashion Masterclass on how to spring clean your wardrobe. From the classics to the trend-inspired pieces, these are the ten items every girl should have in their wardrobe WATCH PANDORA’S RI MASTERCLASS AT RIVERISLAND.COM/STYLEINSIDER
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DENIM SHIRTDRESS £40 665947 PLATFORM HEELS £50 662984
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The Knee High Boot Great for all year round, these look great with dresses and a-line skirts or poking out of a midi skirt
KNEE HIGH BOOTS £120 663943
PHOTOGRAPHS BY LEAH BAND | ASSISTED BY ROXANNE GAUNT
Every girl should have one in her wardrobe. I love this dark green colour as it’s really original and will see you through spring all the way into autumn/ winter
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The Breton Tee
Everyone has one in their wardrobe, and if you don’t it’s worth the investment as it’s so versatile. Look for details such as lapels or high collars; I love the fringing on this one as it’s a subtle nod to this season’s 70s trend
Anyone can wear this, no matter what your hair colour or skin tone. This cropped fit is great and would look perfect with high waist jeans, flares or shorts BRETON TEE £20 666784
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The Classic Handbag Choose wisely – opt for classic shapes in a timeless colour, like black or blue. Wear it on the shoulder, across the body or as a handheld – there are so many different ways!
The Oxford Shirt This is a great preppy piece for work, but you can also wear it tied at the waist with a pair of high waist mom jeans
FRINGED LEATHER JACKET £65 664468
BLUE SHIRT £25 661444
The A-line Mini Sticking with the 70s theme, a suedette a-line mini is a must-have, I have tons at home. This beautiful, rich brown would look great with a polo neck and knee high boots SUEDETTE SKIRT £35 668350 NAVY CROSS BODY BAG £35 664644
THE FLARE The 70s are back in a big way; the key to pulling off the flare is to keep the top half fitted and always pair with a platform wedge to create a flattering silhouette
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FLARED JEANS £42 668036
The Summer Blouse This off-theshoulder number is great for spring and the cute lace detail adds extra interest LACE TOP £24 666930
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Blue is the colour. Invest in a classic cross body bag for easy chic style
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STRIPED TOP £20 660637 SHIRT DRESS £45 666814 SILVER NECKLACE £8 665394 BLUE BAG £20 663738 TRAINERS £28 665485 GREY RIBBED DRESS £32 668545 STRIPED BLAZER £55 666496 BLACK HEELS £50 662879 BEIGE TRENCH COAT £85 661614 JEANS £42 663875 TOTE BAG £45 663394 WHITE PU SKIRT £25 665062 CHECKED WRAP BLOUSE £34 662214
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Describe your style
Describe your style in three words.
Describe your style
in three words.
Monochrome, simple and classic.
Minimal, a little masculine and often oversized.
What’s your earliest
What’s your style mantra?
My mum worked in the fashion
should make you feel?
Dress for you. It’s so easy to pick
industry so I was always dressed
We tend to choose our clothes
fashion memory?
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pieces because everyone else is.
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work from there. I’m ridiculously
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simple when it comes to
celeb to style?
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dressing, from palette to the
It’s hard to say as I’ve had the
important that clothes should make
number of items I wear at once;
opportunity to dress some amazing
us feel first of all, confident, that we
I know exactly what I feel most
people, I think it would have to be
are reflecting what we wanted to.
me in, my most confident.
Eddie Redmayne VS Ronnie Wood,
And also empowered, to be who we
but I can’t decide so both.
desire to be.
personas at that specific time. So,
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