During Paris Fashion Week, my daughter was in Paris with friends, one of them a well-known fashion photographer with Hermès on his portfolio and the kind of eye that can probably spot a weak campaign from across the Seine. While he continues to work for major luxury brands, I found myself thinking about a question … Read more
The season of parties is almost here. Weddings, black-tie dinners, late-summer celebrations that somehow end with champagne in the garden and someone discussing divorce law near the dessert table. In other words, the perfect moment to think about jewellery. And yes, perhaps to buy a new piece of bling. But before you rush to the … Read more
Bags are the best assets in the high–low style game. One good bag can update your wardrobe while keeping what you already own. They elevate a normal outfit by lending sophistication — or add a playful note without turning you into a costume. So let’s look at the shapes and colours that will define Bags … Read more
When you think of Vienna, you think of the Waltz, Sisi, balls, café culture, imperial palaces — and that almost rude level of quality of life. But the Austrian capital is also home to the world-famous Wiener Schnitzel. After testing these restaurants ourselves, comparing notes with Viennese food insiders, and accepting a few extra kilos … Read more
When French-Romanian actress Anamaria Vartolomei stepped onto the Cannes red carpet in May, she didn’t just bring elegance, she brought presence. Wearing her hair cropped short and styled with sleek, almost sculptural precision, the Chanel ambassador reminded everyone that femininity has many faces and not all of them have long, flowing locks. In a world … Read more
Jewellery as a style signature is the easiest way to look well-edited without buying a new wardrobe. Same jeans, same white shirt, same trench, but the jewellery decision changes the whole message. It shifts the focal point, adjusts proportions, and tells people who you are before you’ve even ordered your coffee. The good news for … Read more
The Spring/Summer 2026 season hit the runways hard — full of surprises, creative debuts, and yes, a few viral moments. But the best part? Many of the looks we saw at Paris Fashion Week SS26 can already be worn now. And they are the quintessence of effortless styling.Get ahead before Zara & Co. start dropping … Read more
At a moment when every brand claims to be “science-led”, the real question is simpler:Can a fashion house like Chanel create a skincare breakthrough, or is it just very elegant hydration? This Chanel Hydra Beauty review is not about hype. It’s about texture, technology, and whether this new hydrating system deserves space on your bathroom … Read more
When it comes to bags, I pay attention. A handbag is never just storage. It is posture. It is rhythm. It is what a woman chooses to carry into the world. The Loro Piana bags for Spring/Summer 2026 arrive at a moment when luxury is being quietly redefined. Less noise. Fewer logos. More substance. And … Read more
There is something quietly radical about choosing a pen for Valentine’s Day. The Montblanc Romeo & Juliet Valentine’s Day writing gift arrives as an antidote to predictable gestures; flowers that wilt, jewellery that performs, messages typed and instantly forgotten. Instead, it proposes something slower: writing as intimacy, literature as a shared language. With this new … Read more
Let’s dive into the fabulous journey of denim, that ultimate wardrobe staple. From gritty workwear to chic fashion icon, women’s jeans have evolved in the most stylish ways. Buckle up for a fashionable trip down memory lane! Click on the video to get the history of the world’s favourite fabric – denim. Origins: The Birth … Read more
Choosing the right pair of jeans says more about your fashion literacy than most people like to admit. Denim is deceptively democratic; everyone wears it, but not everyone wears it well. There is such a thing as the wrong choice. And yes, continuing to wear ultra-skinny jeans with tight leather jackets and ankle boots is … Read more
There’s a moment, just before winter truly begins, when the mountains start calling, and honestly, who can resist? The crisp air, the crunch of fresh snow, that first coffee before hitting the slopes. Skiing isn’t just a sport; it’s a ritual of elegance. Ever since Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn, and Gianni Agnelli turned Gstaad and … Read more
There is something quietly telling about the way trainers have moved from performance objects to emotional companions. We no longer wear them to run faster, but to move through life with a little more ease. With the Sunny trainer, Jimmy Choo signals a Spring/Summer 2026 shoe trend defined by lightness, femininity, and a quiet ballerina … Read more
In January 2026, Bvlgari opens a new chapter in its creative history. Bvlgari Eternal is not a nostalgic exercise, nor a simple archive revival. It is a long-term creative platform dedicated to reimagining the Maison’s hidden treasures, with Vimini as its inaugural chapter. Drawn from a rarely seen 1942 archival bracelet, Vimini distils everything that … Read more
There is something quietly overwhelming about Dior Haute Couture 2026, especially when it marks the very first haute couture collection by Jonathan Anderson, now holding the creative reins of Dior womenswear and menswear. Eight collections a year. Endless deadlines. Public scrutiny at an industrial scale. And then, on top of all that: haute couture. One … Read more
There is something quietly telling about the way Alexander Skarsgård appears on a red carpet. He does not rush the moment, nor does he attempt to dominate it. At the Sundance Film Festival, for the premiere of his new film Wicker, Skarsgård arrived in a custom full look by COS, and once again reminded us … Read more
A daring new fragrance inspired by the legacy of Savile Row, reinterpreting the classic fougère for today’s forward-thinking tastemakers. Penhaligon’s latest creation, The Cut, is not just a fragrance; it is a sartorial statement bottled. Inspired by the hand-crafted excellence of Savile Row, the perfume celebrates tailoring as much as it does perfumery, bridging the … Read more
There is something quietly telling about fashion’s recurring need to borrow shock from pornography. Anyone who has taken a basic marketing course knows the old mantra: sex sells. What is mentioned less often is the second part of that lesson: sex is usually deployed when there is little else left to say. In luxury fashion, … Read more
This week, the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos. It’s basically the rich and powerful‘s favourite hangout. Got an invite or did your company drop a cool €28,000 for your ticket? Then, you’ll want to read this. We’re talking about how to look good even when it’s freezing at minus 10°C. But there’s more … Read more
At a moment when luxury houses are quietly rethinking who they speak to and how, Dior has made a deliberate, intelligent choice. The maison has named Josh O’Connor as its new Dior Ambassador, aligning him with the vision of Creative Director Jonathan Anderson. This is not about hype. It is about tone, depth, and emotional … Read more
Princess Diana is well known for her impeccable looks and fashion trend-setting, but today, we’d like to talk about her significant watch collection. Besides her fabulous jewellery pieces, Princess Diana always completed her outfits with a watch, but not just any watch. Although the princess didn’t have a huge luxury timepiece collection, each watch marked … Read more
Dior SS26: Style as Identity David Sims shot Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 campaign. This campaign marks a new chapter for Creative Director Jonathan Anderson at the maison. It blends heritage codes with modern self-expression. As a result, the visuals reflect identity as a style behaviour. The campaign is set against minimalist, old-world interiors. Here, the cast … Read more