Public nominations are now open for the annual Aylesbury Vale District Council design awards, which brings together designers, architects, builders and contractors to showcase their excellence. Now in its 25th year, the AVDC design awards are designed to celebrate projects across the Vale which have made an outstanding contribution to the design quality of the built environment - maintaining the special qualities and distinctiveness of our areas. Nominations and entries are welcomed until 31 August, when the shortlist will be decided. Each of the shortlisted projects will then be judged by an expert panel against six key criteria: quality of design/construction, fitness for purpose, sustainability, accessibility, attractiveness and innovation. This year, AVDC will also be inviting the public to vote for the People’s Choice Award (details on how to vote for this will be available once the shortlist has been finalised).Councillor Carole Paternoster, cabinet member for growth … [Read more...] about Twenty-five years of celebrating outstanding building design in Aylesbury Vale
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Pick your tiger: Hull City ask fans to vote on new crest design
Hull City have invited supporters to take part in designing their new club crest. Fans are being urged to select their favourite tiger image and rank their preferred shield style. They have also been asked to rank other elements which may feature in the final crest, including a symbol of the Humber Bridge. The emblem of three crowns reflects the city’s coat of arms, which formed the football club’s first crest in 1935. Fans have until 9am on Monday 2 July to complete the survey. The club will then discuss the most popular elements before revealing the new crest in time for the 2019/20 season. To have your say, click here. … [Read more...] about Pick your tiger: Hull City ask fans to vote on new crest design
British fashion designer creates a unique suite for Deia’s Belmont La Residencia hotel
A SPLASH of floral blue and soft pinks have created one of the island’s hippest suites. Designed by British fashion designer Matthew Williamson, Suite 67, at Deia’s Belmont La Residencia hotel, also includes various retro touches and antique furniture. The poolside suite conversion comes after the Manchester designer moved to the village having bought and renovated a house there. The designer, who is popular with stars including Anna Wintour and Sienna Miller, has moved into the interiors market and recently finished renovating the courtyard of London’s hip Blakes Hotel. But Mallorca has become his permanent home. “I fell in love with Deià the first moment I arrived. I’d enjoyed a scenic drive up into the mountains and through the pretty town of Valdemossa,” he recently explained. “Deià is such a hidden gem and I really felt it was a place I wanted to explore more.” Williamson, who is known for his vibrant patterns and colours, … [Read more...] about British fashion designer creates a unique suite for Deia’s Belmont La Residencia hotel
Designer trainers and luxury watches seized from criminals go up for auction
More than 60 designer watches with a combined value of nearly £350,000 seized by police from the lairs of criminals will be auctioned off tomorrow. Wilsons Auctions is responsible for selling off the ill-gotten gains seized by police forces around the country - including Merseyside. This month, the valuables seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) include a collection of designer watches, including Rolexes, Hublots and Omegas. One of the most expensive watches in the auction listing is a Hublot Classic valued at an eye-watering £26,200. Despite the hefty price tags many of the designer watches carry, the luxury accessories will have no starting price when they go under the hammer tomorrow. While the auction is dominated by more than 60 high-end watches, other luxury items will also be going up for auction - including an £18,000 diamond ring. A pair of Giuseppe Zanotti hightop trainers valued at nearly £500 are up for sale, along with a diamond encrusted … [Read more...] about Designer trainers and luxury watches seized from criminals go up for auction
Fashion Unzipped podcast: royal rule-breaking, designer dinner plates and our guide to heatwave style
The long-awaited heatwave is here, and so far it’s caused rail delays, wildfires, and questionable fashion choices. Now all we need it a hosepipe ban to make this a classic British summer... This week, we're sharing our tips for styling out the heat, dissecting the hits and misses of Royal Ascot, and luxing-up our living rooms with designer dinner plates. Subscribe to the podcast and hear past episodes on Apple Podcasts or at unzipped.podcast.telegraph.co.uk, or play the video at the top of this page to listen right now. Join us for more on... Royal style rebellion Sophie, Countess of Wessex, made headlines as the first royal to wear a jumpsuit to the races - an item of clothing only added to the dress code in 2017. Another interesting element is the jumpsuit’s designer, Emilia Wickstead. Having dressed the young royals in the past, Wickstead found herself at the eye of the media storm after a few pointed comments about the Duchess of … [Read more...] about Fashion Unzipped podcast: royal rule-breaking, designer dinner plates and our guide to heatwave style