Amy Winehouse to design a collection for Fred Perry

Fred Perry, the sports label favoured by mods, and Northern Soul fans, has collaborated on a new collection with soul singer Amy Winehouse.

Although Winehouse is best known for her disheveled outfits, massive beehive hairdo, and exaggerated eyeliner, the singing star is adding fashion designer to her credentials with a womenswear collection that will be based on her own 1950s-inspired style and will comprise of 17 pieces, including polo shirts and skirts.