THE CHRISTMAS ISSUE
IT’S OUR PART Y
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WELCOME TO THE CHRISTMAS ISSUE! It’s time to say hello to the Christmas ho-ho-holidays, as we get in the festive spirit with the latest issue of Style Insider. Whether it’s the outerwear they ought to be wearing, or the party pieces for that special occasion, help them discover their style at River Island this Christmas...
Editor: Angela Asiedua
4: MEET THE KIDS SQUAD Introducing the most stylish BFFs we know…
Issue Coordinator: Rebecca Doherty Art Director: Ryan Grimley Designer: Yen Tsang Fashion Editor: Jennifer Dunlop
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Senior Fashion Assistant: Lucy Jordan Fashion Assistants: Emily Williams, Elizabeth Cook Copy Writers: Francesca York, Jen Cox Photographers: Mark Shearwood, Piotr Motyka, Ulla Nyeman, Jessica Hand
Grooming: Ina Conway, Nardia Altinbas
FRONT COVER: CAP £10/€13 415808 JACKET £35/€45 415638 T-SHIRT £10/€13 416226 JEANS £20/€25 415416 CHOKER £6/€8 826170 SEQUIN DRESS £35/€45 826221
24: SMASH KNITS Staying warm never looked so cool. 26: MY WISHLIST Write your Christmas wishlist!
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BACK COVER: PUFFER JACKET £35/€45 824406 BLOUSE £15/€22 824353 JEANS £12/€17 822971 BOOTS £20/ €25 825303/02 CHOKER £6/€8 822862 BLOUSE £15/€22 824353 COAT £55/€75 /825835
14: RI STUDIO We throw it back to the ‘80s for the latest Studio drop.
22: SNUG AS A BUG Cosy coats for kids of all ages.
Creative Retouching: Richard Luis, Jody Brock, Marc Abe
INSIDE BACK COVER: CAP £10/€13 414895 HOODIE £14/€18 415308 STRIPE T-SHIRT £10/€13 414955 JEANS £25/€33 414727 BOOT £40/€55 416041 CAP £10/€13 414489 HOODIE £14/€18 415459 JEANS £18/€25 4144899
10: THE GIFT LIST Gifts for the whole gang.
1 8 : B E TH E PART Y Dancefloor ready wares? Check!
Stylists: Jo Sawkins, Sonia Jermyn, Holly Corsie
INSIDE FRONT COVER: PARKA £45/€60 824586 SWEATSHIRT £20/€25 825551 BLOUSE £15/€22 824353 JEANS £20/€30 824418 COAT £45/€60 415636 ROLL NECK £8/€10 415443 SWEATSHIRT £16/€22 416312
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squad Every kid is different, but there’s one thing they all want – cool clothes (and a big party). We’re proud to introduce you to the RI Kids Squad, a diverse group of children celebrating identity, individuality and style. Photography Mark Shearwood
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JOSEPH
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Joseph
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The Traditionalist From Batman to Jaffa Cakes, Joseph is a big fan of the classics and this comes through in his style too. Smart with a relaxed feel, he likes to keep things traditional.
My favourite animal is Zack, my stuffed monkey”
POLO TOP £28/€28 416856 JEANS £15/€20 412307 SHOES £20/€25 413598
Noémie
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Glitter Girl Eating, sleeping and playing with friends are Noémie’s favourite things – she is our spirit animal. Girly and glam, her style is sparkly and full of statement pieces.
If I had a super power, it would be making whatever I touch turn into food”
HEADBAND COMING SOON CHOKER £6/€8 826170 JACKET £30/€36 826013 T-SHIRT £12/€17 827041 SKIRT £16/€22 825934 ANKLE BOOTS £28/€37 826264
JACKET £40/€55 827169 BLOUSE £22/€30 826778 TROUSERS £30/€40 827167 PLIMSOLLS £18/€25 826286
KIDS SQUAD | 7
When I grow up, I want to be a professional golfer”
Liam Lux
6 The Original With a name like Lux, you just know this kid is going to be cool. A true original, her favourite party look is a tux, worn with pumps and a cheeky smile!
My favourite thing at school is painting”
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Snappy Dresser A true little gent, Liam describes himself as really nice and kind. He wants to be a golfer when he grows up, inspiring his smart yet preppy style.
JUMPER £14/€17 415795 JEANS £20/€25 415789 PLIMSOLLS £14/€18 415862
Ivy-Coco My favourite superhero is myself, I just love myself”
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Princess Playful Youngest squad member, Ivy-Coco, is a dreamer; she wishes she could fly and her hero is Cinderella. Not all princess, she loves fun and playful outfits.
Cinderella is my hero” HAT £10/€13 826390 DRESS £20/€25 826005 BOOTS £22/€30 826431/2
Lorenzo
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Sporty Swagger Cool and confident, we need Lorenzo’s swagger; he says the best thing about being a kid is having unlimited energy! Owning street-vs-sports style, he loves fun statement pieces.
HAT £12/€17 415622 T-SHIRT £10/€13 416223 JEANS £20/€25 415414 TRAINERS £20/€25 414642
KIDS SQUAD | 9
When I grow up I want to be an artist – a famous one”
Silver
5
Sassy Stylist Cool and a touch sassy, Silver is our little fashionista! We know she’s fierce because the super power she wants most is to ‘throw lightning bolts’
Matteo
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Cool Kid Adventurer of the group, Matteo, is happiest when he’s on a plane or train. Ready for action, he rocks biker jeans and aviator jackets and always wears a pop of colour.
I love going on planes and trains” CAP £12/€17 416273 JACKET £40/€55 415987 T-SHIRT £8/€10 416172 JEANS £16/€22 414494 TRAINERS £18/€25 415080/81
JACKET £25/ €33 825477 DRESS £24/ €33 827254 BOOTS £22/€30 826429/30
PLIMSOLLS £12/€17 826425/6
PUMPS £18/€25 826473/4 HI TOP TRAINERS £20/€25 415657/8
PYJAMA SET £14/€17 415934/5
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GIFT LIST
FAUX FUR POM CAP £10/€13 826853
Whether its toasty hats for little heads, or smart shoes for special occasions; make this Christmas their most stylish yet.
FOR THE COSY CRITTER
LOAFERS £22/€30 415649/50
CAP £10/€13 416111
PLIMSOLLS £14/€17 826291/3
PATTERN HAT AND GLOVES SET £14/€17 415940
DRESSING GOWN £18/€25 826856/57
GIFT GUIDE | 11
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SUEDE LOAFERS £22/€30 413995/7
BOBBLE HAT £8/€10 415938
DRESSING GOWN £18/€24 416031
BOBBLE HAT £8/€10 826180
ONESIE £22
/€30 826527 /8
CHELSEA BOOTS £20/€25 825281/2
HAT AND GLOVES SET £14/€17 827092
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SHOES £18/€25 413590/1
PYJAMA SET £18/€25 826507/508
LEOPARD BOOTS £22/€30 826431/2
BLACK BOOTS £25/€33 415867
PLIMSOLLS £14/€18 415862
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CAP £12/€17 415628
SCARF £8/
€10 415711
BOBBLE HAT £8/€10 415708
PLIMSOLLS £18/€25 826119
RED BAG £14/€17 826801
SKULL WALLET £8/€10 414555
PYJAMAS SET £16/€22 415873
HE RO R T HE FOTTLE LI
CHELSEA BOOTS £30/€40 415868
PURSE £10/€13 826568
TRAINERS £18/€25 415613
CHAIN AND CHOKER SET £6/€8 822692
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POM HAT £10/€13 827078
GLITTER CHOKER £6/€8 822862
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LACE UP BOOTS £30/€40 415336
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RI STUDIO | 15
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A little rebellion, a lot of style - this winter, RI Studio Kids blends slick tailoring with 80s rock ‘n’ roll attitude. Designed to let them explore their own unique party looks, the latest premium edit is here, just in time for Christmas.
RI LEFT TO RIGHT HAT £15/€20 415448 BLAZER £45/€60 415956 TROUSER £25/€33 415964 HAT £14/€17 825779 BLOUSE £22/€30 826778 BLAZER £40/€55 827169 TROUSERS £30/€40 827167
Studio now caters to the boys as well as the girls, with a debut range of 15 cool and considered pieces. Fittingly titled Rebellious Decadence, standout boyswear is inspired by classic tailoring, with a maverick twist. Luxury fabrics give it that special party feel, with embroidery and brocade bringing the drama and statement prints adding the fun. If you’re going to treat him to just one piece, invest in the iconic pea coat, in a luxe wool bend with a military vibe, it feels just as good as it looks.
GROOMING: INA CONWAY CHOKER £6/€8 826170 DRESS £45/€60 827166 ANKLE BOOTS £28/€37 826264 FAUX FUR JACKET £45/€60 826139 PRINTED SHIRT £20/€25 416240 WAISTCOAT £22/€30 415957 TROUSERS £20/€25 415742 SHOES £18/€25 413965
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For the (material) girls, the same rock-star energy is there, mixed with sassy 80s references. Named ‘Dress Up’ after our favourite pastime, this is for the stylist that likes to be glam with a cool fashion edge. With notes taken from slick black and white editorial shoots, nods to the era of power dressing come from exaggerated shoulders and a trophy tuxedo jacket with satin lapels. Fun fur and pops of electric pink keep things playful for party season – all they need to do is strike a pose.
HAT £14/€17 825779 BLOUSE £22/€30 826778 BLAZER £40/€55 827169 HAT £15/€20 415448 BLAZER £45/€60 415956 SHIRT £20/€25 /415747 TROUSERS £25/€33 415964 SHOES £20/€25 41358
RI STUDIO KIDS is available online and in selected stores, visit riverisland.com for more details.
HAT £15/€20 415448 POLO TOP £14/€17 416259 COAT £60/€80 415721 JEANS £20/€25 415784 SHOES £20/€25 413587 SHIRT £22/€30 826778 BLAZER £40/€55 827169 TROUSERS £30/€40 827167
DRESS UP
IT’S OUR PARTY Your tiny dancers will love finding their own style for all this season’s festivities and fun. Photography Mark Shearwood
FA S H I O N | 1 9
CAP £10/€13 415808 SWEATSHIRT £14/€17 416213 JEANS £16/€22 415382/83
CAP £10/€13 416733 JUMPER £14/€17 415759 JEANS £15/€20 412307
BOBBLE HAT £10/€13 826387 DRESS £30/€40 827444
CAP £12/€17 415628 SWEATSHIRT £16/€22 416392 JEANS £20/€25 415789
CHOKER £6/€8 826170 SWEATSHIRT £18/€24 826544 DRESS £60/€80 826184
ABOVE CAP £10/€13 15808 AVIATOR JACKET £45/€60 415850 SHIRT £16/€22 415745 JEANS £15/€20 412307 GIRL RIGHT HEADBAND £10/€13 710270 T-SHIRT £12/€17 827041 BLAZER £28/€37 827140 TROUSERS £18/€25 826776 PLIMSOLLS £18/€25 826395
LEFT BOBBLE HAT £10/€13 826387 DRESS £30/€40 827444 BOOTS £28/€37 824713 BAG £16/€21 826649 PLAYSUIT £18/€25 825932 RIGHT CAP £10/€13 415808 SWEATSHIRT £14/€17 416213 JEANS £16/€22 415382/83 PLIMSOLLS £14/€18 /415862
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ABOVE CHOKER £6/€8 826170 JUMPSUIT £25/€45 826197 JACKET £40/€55 826631 BOY LEFT CAP £10/€13 415808 PRINTED T-SHIRT £10/€13 416222 JEANS £20/€25 415784 TRAINERS £20/€25 414642 GROOMING: INA CONWAY
LEFT BOBBLE HAT £10/€13 826388 SEQUIN JACKET £30/€36 826013 PRINTED T-SHIRT £12/€16 827163 JOGGERS £25/€33 826842 TRAINERS £25/€33 825559 RIGHT CAP £10/€13 415808 JACKET £35/€45 415638 T-SHIRT £10/€13 416226 JEANS £20/€25/ 415416 CHOKER £6/€8 826170 SEQUIN DRESS £35/€45 826221 CROSS BODY BAG £16/€21 825178
PINK PUFFER JACKET £30/€40 824609 WHITE PUFFER JACKET £45/€55 826810
BLUE COAT £45/€60 825834
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OVERCOAT £45/€60 415637
DUFFEL COAT £45/€60 415722
FAUX FUR COLLAR COAT £35/€45 826117
CREAM COLLAR COAT £32/€43 415841 PADDED COAT £40/€55 415676/7
SMASH KNITS
From statement Christmas sweaters to cosy cable-knit cardis; staying warm never looked so cool.
Photography Ulla Nyeman
FA S H I O N | 2 5 BORG JACKET £30/€40 415814 DENIM SHIRT £16/€22 415158 T-SHIRT £8/€10 415925 JEANS £14/€17 415715 BOOTS £28/€37 415333
BAKER BOY HAT £12/€16 825780 KNIT DRESS £16/€22 825923 LEOPARD BOOTS £22/€30 826431/2
DUFFEL COAT £45/€60 415722 JUMPER £14/€17 415519 JEANS £14/€17 414498 CHELSEA BOOTS £30/€40 415868
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CHOKER £6/€8 826170 BARDOT JUMPER £16/€22 827134 JEANS £20/€25 825993
BEANIE HAT £6/€8 415036 CARDIGAN £20/€25 415578 T-SHIRT £8/€10 415926 JEANS £12/€17 410640
ABOVE CABLE KNIT HOODIE £20/€26 825237 JOGGER SET £22/€30 826552 RIGHT CARDIGAN £14/€17 414648 SHIRT £10/€13 415126/7
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