As the academic year draws to a close, it is a really good time to have a nosey at the cream of the crop of new graduates to come from the fashion world. Don't forget Matthew Williamson, Stella McCartney and Philip Treacy all started somewhere. So for the scoop on the new breed see www.degreeshow.com for a group of bright young things near you.

I can't let this opportunity pass by without giving a shout out to my pals at London Metropolitan, please go down and support some of the most talented new jewellers in London at thier Arts Campus (Aldgate East Tube) from the 22nd June.

The Costume Institute's major spring exhibition about Chanel will be presented at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from May 5 through August 7, 2005.
The exhibition will examine the history of the House of Chanel thematically, in a landmark presentation of iconic fashions from Coco Chanel to Karl Lagerfeld. What must Coco have thought of Karls slow dance with H&M.

The Hat Magazine is presenting the largest hat event of the year at the The Brickhouse in Londons east end, May 6th - 8th, Friday - Sunday. Given that we know of no other hat show we'll trust them on this one. They'll be introducing 20 international companies alongside new names and designers showing this years top styles and information on training, fashion shows, demonstrations and displays. phew! And if that's not enough they'll be the London premiere of “What is it about Hats?” a short film by New York milliner and filmmaker Andee Kinzy. Oh, and did we mention that profits going to Macmillan Cancer Relief!

Is this the future of departments stores - themes? Selfridge's in London (trendier than Harrods, but no Harvey Nicks) is having another themed three week extravaganza. Last year was all about Brazil, this year is all about Las Vegas baby! The event runs from 22 April – 15 May staging an exciting entertainment programme of music, dance, art and photography. With windows designed by David LaChapelle, a wedding chapel, Liberace’s stunning costumes and poker lessons we fear that the store will never make it back to normality. Just remember the house always wins!

Well that's almost 20 years ago and the love affair with a pair of aviators has never gone away. This time however we recommend that you check out the lunettes aviateur (that's French you know) from that fab French store A.P.C. Just don't forget to flash that smile...