Here is a fashion section of my favorite english newspaper, The Gaurdian.

FASHION DILEMMA Can Henry Holland save the high street? Rumour has it that Debenhams has gone Dutch. Whispers that It-boy designer Henry Holland, best known for dressing models in tartan eye patches and slogan T-shirts, has joined forces with the department store have been growing louder all week. Designer/celebrity collaborations with dowdy high street brands are having something of an upturn in this deepening downturn. Hemlines used to be used as a measure of economic stability - now it's the number of celebrity endorsements that tell us how well stores are faring. This week, chiffon-loving Zandra Rhodes promised her M&S collection would include her signature prints and kaftans, while H&M and New Look launch their respective Matthew Williamson and Giles Deacon collections today. And Biba arrives at Topshop next Tuesday.  So what can we expect from the Debenhams collaboration? The store best known for its Blue Cross sale days and mother-of-the-bride outfits, and House of Holland, whose T-shirts feature cheeky in-jokes like "Let's play naked twister, Linda Evangelista", aren't an obvious fashion marriage. The department store's Designers at Debenhams range has included collections by Jasper Conran, John Rocha and Betty Jackson - all fairly conservative. Will HOH revolutionise the brand with his tartan jumpsuits and mini-kilts? And, of course, will best pal Aggy be modelling the designs? Perhaps a line of slogan T-shirts could reconnect the store with a younger, on-trend customer: "Lets be chums, Debenhams" or "Debenhams, I have succumbed", anyone? There are plenty of other dream teams Fashion Statement would love to see. Lycra goddess Rosemary Conley could give American Apparel a few tips about how to make sportswear truly snug, while newly pregnant Coleen Rooney is no doubt negotiating a capsule collection for Mothercare. We also predict economic woes may lead domestic goddess Anthea Turner to come to the rescue of Laura Ashley. The most successful relationship of all is, naturally, that between Topshop's Philip Green and Kate Moss. Expect those industry heavyweights to combine forces with Tesco's Florence and Fred clothing line as they inch closer to world domination.

BANG ON TREND Socks with sandals We thought the day would never arrive, but we can now say with a straight face that it's acceptable to team orthopaedic sandals with some fashion-forward pop-socks. Not a bad between-season look, if you can bring yourself to overturn years of wise counsel and sniggers at your grandparents' style choices. Agyness Deyn was seen on this shoot in Manhattan last week working the look with some serious colour-blocking, while Chloe Sevigny was spotted sporting a grungier version at Coachella. As soon as the wind blows warm enough to bare your legs, team your sock/sandal combo with a minidress for ultimate sandal limelight potential. This is not a look for trousers, unless you're a geography teacher. The rule is to choose an unadorned, buckled and chunky design. Step forthClarks Originals - this heritage design from the 1950s in vanilla cream leather (£49) is perfect.  This Topshop style permits a little decorative flair and could still smuggle some socks beneath (£40). Or you could get the look with these chunky platform sandals by Chloe (£225), which would frankly be a bit boring without some ankle-skimming hosiery.  As for what to sheath your feet in, Tabio's plain knitted knee-highs (£9.95) or shin-height cottons are ideal. American Apparel stocks over-the-knee versions while Jonathan Aston's fine rib knee-highs look schoolgirl innocent. Oh, you all know where to buy socks. Now be off, and flout those buckles with pride!

FASHIONISTA OF THE WEEK Karen O She's never been a wallflower, but be wowed by these off-the-scale sequins! Chainmail gets a whole new dimension with this jewellery-as-clothes look from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer. This costume by Christian Joy is a bit more wearable than some of her previous onstage garb. You can feast your eyes on more achingly hip style from Coachella (where any self-respecting fashionista could be seen this week) here.

FASHION GRAVEYARD Monochrome There's a very perplexing fashion story going on here. Pattern-clashing dogtooth umbrella and striped headwear combo. Posh-style matching of handbag to dress, with (admittedly clever) handbag hooked on umbrella. Strange white strip of dress separating breasts like a cheesewire. John Lennon tinted specs. Doinging silver snooker ball earrings. Bruisers in background. Is Lady Gaga choking on her vogueing? Following her wearable English crockery get-up at the Brits, - what is this, Eliza Doolittle goes to Ascot? Be warned: monochrome, attempt in haste, regret at leisure.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK "I don't know Heidi Klum. She was never known in France. Claudia Schiffer also doesn't know who she is." QotW favourite Karl Lagerfeld denies any kinship to fellow German superbrand Heidi Klum

SHOPPING NEWS Handbag designer Mimi Berry's east London studio-shop is in our little black book of UK design outlets, thanks to Mimi's gorgeous leather creations, all designed and manufactured here in Blighty. Next week there's a sample sale, as well as 10% off the spring/summer collection, running until 1 May. Starting on Monday, get down to 40 Cheshire Street, London E2 6EH to bag a bargain. Our favourite, the Mussette, is made from silver-woven fabric and costs £110 from the shop or www.mimiberry.co.uk. With 10 years' expertise at retailing perhaps the most comprehensive selection of high street lingerie and swimwear, figleaves.com has launched its very own exclusive range. Check out the three new collections online now.

OUT AND ABOUT Calling all budding designers: the Ethical Fashion Forum launches its  Innovation competition this week to reward talented new designers working in the ethical fashion arena. Judgesd include Anna Orsini from the British Fashion Council and Liberty's Yasmin Sewell, and winners will be mentored towards showing a collection at London Fashion Week - as did previous winner Christopher Raeburn (see pic). Information is available here, and applications close on 29 May. Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden 2009 has also launched its search to find four fashion designers to be funded to design a capsule collection for London Fashion Week. Mentors on hand include Donatella Versace - wow! Since 2004, Fashion Fringe has helped to launch the careers of nine emerging design talents. Could the next one be you? To apply seewww.fashionfringe.co.uk - entries must be in by 1 May. The Affordable Vintage fashion fair, run by former Selfridges personal shopper and vintage aficionado Judy Berger continues its UK tour with events in Lincoln (25 April), Nottingham (26 April) and Liverpool (9 May).

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