Looking for alternative brands for COS that offer the same minimalist aesthetic and quiet luxury vibe? Our #BestonTikTok series brings you the best fashion discoveries from TikTok, for those who don’t have time (or patience) to scroll endlessly. This week, we dive into emerging brands that echo the clean lines, timeless cuts, and elevated basics … Read more
Wondering what shoes to wear with jeans? The answer depends on the denim cut. Skinny jeans pair best with ballerinas or kitten heels, while bootcut jeans look great with ankle boots or western styles. Straight jeans work with loafers or sandals, and wide-leg jeans call for pointed-toe shoes like pumps or stilettos. This guide breaks … Read more
The Collection There are haute joaillerie collections, and then there are moments of pure magic – Diorexquis is undeniably the latter. With her latest creation for Dior Haute Jewellery, Victoire de Castellane unveils a world where artistry meets enchantment, and where nature is reimagined in exquisite gemstones. This new chapter in the House’s legacy pays … Read more
This Mother’s Day weekend, a powerful documentary titled Let Them Be Naked will stream globally for the first time, not as a marketing stunt, but as a heartfelt tribute. Filmmaker and sustainable designer Jeff Garner created the film after losing his mother to breast cancer. This tragedy drove him to investigate whether the fashion industry … Read more
As the world turns its attention to the Vatican for the Papal Conclave, we reflect on the fashion visionaries who have found sincere inspiration in the richness and symbolism of Catholic tradition. As the Vatican prepares to welcome a new Pope, the global spotlight is on spiritual leadership and the cultural reverberations of Catholic heritage. … Read more
The Lyst Index For The 1st Quarter 2025 Is Here Every quarter, the world’s leading fashion shopping platform curates and ranks the brands and products consumers search for and buy the most. The Lyst Index is our go-to thermometer for what’s trending in fashion right now. So, let’s dive into what’s caught the attention and … Read more
Notorious created this video showing the places where French fashion designer Coco Chanel walked and lived in Paris. We listed for you her favourite addresses, places of luxury and culture, that you should include in your next trip to Paris. Coco Chanel and Paris, an intertwined history As Paris Fashion Week AW22 just happened, the … Read more
A star both on Instagram and in real life, Camille Charrière is the ultimate Parisian it-girl who charmed London with her je-ne-sais-quoi. And during one of our digital deep-dives, we stumbled upon an interview she gave to Air Mail—the witty, stylish, and tastefully curated digital publication. Surprise, surprise: Camille shared a full list of her … Read more
Comfort and style go hand in hand next season. The collections for Spring Summer 2025 are full of comfortable and stylish Shoes for SS25, with choices that are not only beautiful but also a real treat for your feet. Fashion has been generous this year, from modern flats to stylish orthopaedic shoes. We are seeing … Read more
Dior Autumn 2025 made headlines as Maria Grazia Chiuri unveiled the highly anticipated collection in Kyoto, Japan. The show took place in the magical setting of To-ji Temple, with gardens filled with cherry blossoms. Dior Autumn 2025 celebrated the unique connection between Dior and Japanese culture, a relationship that started in 1953 when Christian Dior … Read more
As the sun shines brighter and the days grow warmer, we all know that wedding season is just around the corner. Love is in the air, and countless couples are about to embark on their marital journeys. But just because weddings are naturally beautiful doesn’t mean that you can forget about the dress code. In … Read more
Easter is only a few days away, and we can see displayed everywhere the joyful and colourful Easter eggs that we’ll exchange with our loved ones as a symbol of renewed life. In the Imperial Russia of Tsar Alexander III, things were no different. So in 1885, wanting to surprise his wife, Empress Maria Feodorovna, the … Read more
The skinny jeans comeback is here; let us understand why. Over the past few years, skinny jeans have been competing with Crocs for the title of fashion’s most hated item. Legions of girls on Instagram and TikTok swear they’ll never wear skinny jeans again. But there’s one timeless rule in fashion: never say never. Let’s … Read more
Coronation Day is approaching, and today we’re going to talk about the most stylish royal in the world – none other than King Charles himself. More specifically, we’re going to list King Charles’ favourite fashion brands! Over the years, he has become synonymous with understated elegance and timeless sartorial choices. In this video, we will … Read more
Let’s be honest—spring without stripes feels incomplete. Breton tops instantly evoke sunny days and effortless chic, and year after year, we find ourselves reaching for these timeless classics. But the burning question remains: are stripes still in vogue for SS25? We dove into this season’s standout collections—from luxury houses like Dior and Chanel to contemporary … Read more
A minimalist runway in a marble quarry? COS just redefined soft power dressing. COS surprised its followers by unveiling a ‘see-now, buy-now‘ runway show in Greece for the official launch of its Spring/Summer 2025 collection. A location favoured by fashion heavyweights—Chanel’s Métiers d’Art (2017), Dior Cruise (2022), and even Jacquemus—but this time, COS took the … Read more
Brief Introduction to Simone de Beauvoir Simone de Beauvoir was a French writer, feminist, social theorist, and existential philosopher, celebrated for shaping feminist literature and influencing the feminist movement of the 20th century. Credited with giving women a ‘voice’, her landmark book “The Second Sex” addresses the oppression of women throughout history. Simone advocated for … Read more
For the past year, I’ve been quietly immersed in a jewellery project. It’s a bit too soon to share all the juicy details, but let’s just say diamonds, gold, and jewellery design have taken over my days—and I love it! Writing about the new jewellery trends for 2025 feels like a natural extension of my … Read more
The Conscious Shopper’s Bag List for 2025 The year 2024 will go down in history as the moment we truly began questioning the business practices behind luxury fashion. The scandals surrounding the production of Dior and Armani bags supposedly “Made in Italy” were just the tip of the iceberg. At the same time, heritage houses … Read more
The Row is the holy grail when it comes to understated luxury. It doesn’t need a logo to be recognised—it perfectly embodies the “if you know, you know” vibe. For me, the secret is in the perfect balance between almost unattainable quality and an effortless, street-fashion design. No wonder The Row’s outfits are trending across … Read more
We all want to live a long, healthy and happy life, but is there a secret recipe to achieve that? In the long-gone ’80s, one would say “Work hard, play hard” to lead a happy life. In the ’90s, the health trend for a long, healthy life was low-fat and fat-free food such as fat-free … Read more
The pencil skirt is to women what the suit is to men – the ultimate workwear uniform. When we think of the pencil skirt, we picture it in a boardroom at a bank. While tech bros have wiped the suit and tie from the corporate world, women embraced this masculine look as an empowering uniform. … Read more
Discovering Vintage Bag Restoration on TikTok Spending my sabbatical year in France has some fantastic perks—one being how the social media algorithms seem to curate fascinating profiles for me perfectly. On TikTok, I stumbled upon Anna Poetro, who lives in the South of France. Anna runs a charming vintage online shop, but her true passion … Read more