With fashion week fast approaching, it's time to up your game in the fashion stakes. Never before has there been such a diverse range of sites that are so well designed and easy to navigate. The retail environment has moved swiftly from display cabinet to online magazine with a community feel. These sites provide some exclusive buys along with draw-dropping discounts that won't have you eating cornflakes for the month to afford that designer handbag. 


Netaporter

www.netaporter.com




No womenswear list would be complete without the bastion of women's fashion Net-a-Porter. Viewed by over 2.5 million women each month, the site maintains its position as the world's premier online luxury fashion retailer. High fashion editorial with features on the fashion industry's latest darlings will keep your finger on the pulse. Straight to the spending? Browse the alphabet of brands from Alexander McQueen to Yves Saint Laurent.

Wolf and Badger

www.wolfandbadger.com




Shopping for new-generation, independent designers can at times feel like an aimless trudge. Luckily your savvy woodland friends Wolf and Badger have foraged the best labels for less. The online boutique stocks anything from a 'Bee in her Bonnet' scarf to a gold spider chandelier in addition to their plush range of clothes, jewellery and accessories. Not only will you be able to nab something unique but you can also rest safe in the knowledge that you're supporting smaller, up and coming brands.



Far Fetch

www.farfetch.com




There's nothing like a boutique shopping experience but with no mini-break in the diary, Far Fetch will bring the best boutiques from around the world to your computer. Shipments are made straight to your door with fast worldwide shipping and free global returns taking the fear out of clicking the "buy" button. The People page includes exclusive interviews with designers and features on the latest trends from film to the catwalk making the site a community, not just a retail outlet.


Asos

www.asos.com




There's nothing this site won't do. Trend collections? Check. Independent boutiques? Check. Vintage? Check. Not only this but Asos gives The Sartorialist a run for his money with The People's Runway; a haven for readers' street style which you can not only fawn over but buy! The collection of blogs are updated daily offering tips on how to customise your ankle boots right through to Baftas best dressed celebrities. 


The Outnet

www.theoutnet.com




Brought to you by the wonderful people of Net-a-Porter but for a fraction of the cost, The Outnet offers the discounts of an outlet store but in the most fashionable of formats. If this wasn't enough, enjoy a host of special events including pop-up sales, giveaways and auctions that won't put you through the pain of reaching gridlock in the first day of a sample sale. The Dress Me tool has you date ready or travel chic with miniature tips from your favourite fashion editors. The world will be your oyster.


Logue London

www.loguelondon.com




And last but not least brand new site Logue London deserves a mention for the girl about town. During Emma Logue's time working as a banker in the city, she came to realise the sheer mundanity of women's workwear available. The site provides a capsule collection of dresses detailing different collars and sleeve styles with unexpected flashes of colour that will take you from the office to an evening do with elegance.


15th February 2012