Paddington Bear Declares His Iconic Duffle Coat 'in Vogue' As The Loveable Character Shares Fashion Advice With The Glossy Magazine Who Laud Him As Poster Boy For 'immigrants ... 

 Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By GERAINT LLEWELLYN, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 12:07 GMT, 28 November 2025 | Updated: 13:26 GMT, 28 November 2025 Paddington Bear has declared his iconic blue duffle coat as being 'in vogue' while sharing fashion and style advice in a new interview. The loveable character and British institution, who recently made his West End debut in his own musical, after 29 book and three film appearances, took time away from the stage to chat with British Vogue in the Royal Suite of London's Savoy Hotel.  As well as deconstructing his outfit, the glossy magazine lauded the loveable bear as the poster boy for 'immigrants making good'  following his move to London from darkest Peru. In a clip shared to Instagram Paddington was asked about his opinion of this season's fashions, to which he replied: 'Being winter, everyone is wearing coats and hats.' 'I was told that British designers think duffle coats are very much in vogue, which I hear is a very good thing to be'. When it comes to British style Paddington's said due to the UK's weather, he loved raincoats, umbrellas and wellington boots, which he branded both practical and stylish.  Paddington Bear has declared his iconic blue duffle coat 'in vogue' while sharing fashion and style advice in a new interview with British Vogue  As well as deconstructing his outfit, British Vogue lauded the loveable bear as the poster boy for 'immigrants making good' following his move to London from darkest Peru Meanwhile the magazine praised the character for being 'inclusive, culturally diverse and accepting'. For any fashion lovers hoping to replicate Paddington's style he later went on to reveal just where he picked up both his unique look. 'Well, my hat is very special because it belonged to the explorer Montgomery Clyde. He came to Peru a long time ago and was very kind to my Aunt Lucy and Uncle Pastuzo,' 'So when I came to London, I was hoping to find him. And my coat belonged to [Paddington's adoptive father] Mr Brown, then [adoptive brother] Jonathan and then they kindly gave it to me'. Last week, the Princess of Wales said George, Charlotte, and Louis would be jealous that she and Prince William had a meet and greet with Paddington at the Royal Variety performance.  William and Catherine, both 43, joined an array of stars like Jessie J, Matt Lucas and host Jason Manford at the Royal Albert Hall in London, which senior members of the Royal Family take turns to support. Among this year's cast was the world-famous Paddington, whom both Catherine and William were particularly taken with. The future King even remarked on the bear's 'yummy' sandwich. 'Can I shake your hand? Your sandwich looks very nice,' William asked the bear. 'The way you were singing was totally incredible.' And as Paddington tipped his hat, William beamed, pointing to his sandwich and saying: 'It looks very yummy.' When it comes to British style Paddington's said due to the UK's weather, he loved raincoats, umbrellas and wellington boots, which he branded both practical and stylish  Paddington Bear enjoying tea with Queen Elizabeth II for the Platinum Jubilee in 2022 Meanwhile the magazine praised the character for being 'inclusive, culturally diverse and accepting' (Manchester protests pictured on Sunday)  However, it was before the annual charity event, when Kate told nine-year-old Emelie and Olivia Edwards, who handed the royal a stunning posy of winter-themed flowers, that her children would be sad not to have seen beloved Paddington.  Bending down to speak to the twins in a green velvet evening gown, the Princess called the flowers 'sweet' while asking the girls if they were excited about the night ahead and if they were Paddington fans.   Nodding, Catherine told them: 'My kiddies will be very sad [to have missed the show], we are going to have to keep it a big secret.' Bringing her finger to her lips, she added: 'They were very sad not to be joining us.' Paddington, which was first published in 1958, has seen a number of adaptations over the years, including a BBC TV version in 1976, voiced by the late Sir Michael Hordern. The recent movies, released in 2014, 2017 and 2024, have all sky rocketed at the box office. The new musical featuring music from McFly's Tom Fletcher the small bear from Peru as he lands in London where a chance encounter with the Brown family leads to him finding a new home  The new musical featuring music from McFly's Tom Fletcher the small bear from Peru as he lands in London where a chance encounter with the Brown family leads to him finding a new home.  Ahead of the show's debut, hitmaker and children's author Tom said he was 'honoured' to be trusted with the new gig. He said: 'It's an honour to be entrusted to bring the story of Paddington to life on stage with the very best of creative collaborators in (playwright) Jessica (Swale), (theatre director) Luke (Sheppard), and our producers Sonia (Friedman) and Eliza (Lumley). 'This unique and special bear is at the very heart of our nation, and I'm aware of the awesome responsibility we all have in taking on his story. See the full feature in the January issue of British Vogue, available via digital download and on newsstands from Tuesday 16 December. 


Pam Hogg, Scottish Designer With Punk-rock Take On Fashion, Dies 

LONDON – Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg, known for her punk rock, non-conformist creations, who dressed stars such as Barbadian singer Rihanna and American singer Lady Gaga, has died, her family announced on Nov 26. Hogg was an iconic figure of London fashion week, with her futuristic looks, daring hairstyles and flamboyant outfits that mixed irony, feminism and counter-culture at her catwalk shows. Announcing her death on social media, her family said her “creative spirit and body of work touched the lives of many people of all ages”. “She leaves a magnificent legacy that will continue to inspire, bring joy and challenge us to live beyond the confines of convention,” they said in a statement, accompanied by a photo of the designer, dressed in gold and white and wearing her signature red lipstick. While not revealing the cause of death, the family thanked staff at a hospice in east London, saying Hogg died surrounded by friends and family. They did not give her age – which she had always kept under wraps – but British newspaper The Guardian believed her to be 66. Tributes have been paid, including by American actresses Rose McGowan and Patricia Arquette, American rock band Blondie and Serbia-born designer Roksanda Ilincic. Born in the Scottish town of Paisley, known for its textiles industry, Hogg studied in the city of Glasgow and at London’s Royal College of Art. She unveiled her first collection in 1981 and was often compared with Vivienne Westwood, another queen of British punk-rock culture, who died at age 81 in 2022. English model Kate Moss and American singer Beyonce were also among the stars to have worn Hogg’s designs. In the video for her song 2 Hearts (2007), Australian singer Kylie Minogue wore a black, metal-studded catsuit by the designer. Hogg also played in several bands, including Doll, which opened for Blondie lead vocalist Debbie Harry in the 1990s. AFP ObituaryFashion designersFashion showsSocial mediaScotland


Edition Is The Latest Chinese Fashion Label To Enter Singapore’s Retail Scene – What Can We Expect From It? 

Through his team's research, he noticed a regional affinity for jeans and all things denim. “Together with my design team, we plan to explore more on these two categories when we head back,” he shared.  For many in Singapore, shopping for new clothes from overseas has become so much more convenient and accessible. Consumers have increasingly become accustomed to carting out on online platforms such as Taobao. Jin hopes to convince the online shopping community with the brands’ in-store experience.   “We’ve always felt that combining online and offline shopping will form a complete experience together,” said Jin. “When shopping in-store, we hope our customers will be able to enjoy the customer service that we offer. For example, in China, we would have an understanding of a customer who has shopped with us before. Therefore, we will be able to curate ensembles for her before her next visit.”  He added that the aim is to eventually recreate this personalised experience for Singapore shoppers once the team learns more about local preferences. Social responsibility is also a topic close to the heart at EPO. Jin shared that, for example, in jeans production, the company has adopted a waterless method to reduce water consumption and waste. The group also contributes to society through its Mo Art Programme, which aims to help children in remote villages in China further their art education.  Looking ahead, Jin revealed that there will be more expansions for Mo&Co and Edition, as well as new brand launches. “We are not looking for rapid expansion or growth in our business. Instead, we would like to have a more sustainable approach. We are also planning to launch two new fashion brands in China next year.”