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Even in Spain, May 2025 has been unusually cold and rainy. Instead of enjoying spring sunshine, we’re still dealing with grey skies and temperatures hovering around 17°C. That means one thing: we still need a good spring coat. And Queen Letizia of Spain has just stepped out wearing what might be the best spring coat … Read more
Move over filters, here comes real beauty. The 2025 Cannes Film Festival didn’t just open with sequins and cinema, it opened with standards. For the first time ever, actresses were asked to avoid overly transparent dresses and flesh-baring outfits on the red carpet. To which I say: finally. Because there’s something oddly dissonant about preaching … Read more
Prada and National Geographic CreativeWorks join forces once again to explore the intersection of humanity and the environment in their second collaborative film. This time, Benedict Cumberbatch embarks on a journey to Bodø, Norway, to investigate the impact of human activity on the delicate acoustic environment of the ocean. Yes, plastic is not the ocean’s … Read more
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
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 with the new Pope Leo XIV, we reflect on the fashion visionaries who have found sincere inspiration in the richness and symbolism of Catholic tradition. As the Vatican welcomes the new Pope Leo XIV, the global spotlight is on spiritual leadership and the cultural reverberations of … 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
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
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
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
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
It’s been a week now, and everyone’s still talking about the flop of Disney’s maligned woke remake of Snow White. The film was a disaster with critics and an even bigger disaster at the box office. Here’s a quick rundown of everything that went wrong with Disney’s woke Snow White—and one thing that actually went … Read more
One essential task in spring involves tossing out the old to make space for the new. It’s time for spring cleaning. But we are not here to show you how to declutter your home. Instead, this article is about decluttering your life and detoxing your soul. Spring is an excellent time to think about what … Read more
The Louis Vuitton AW25-26 fashion show unfolded spectacularly at L’Étoile du Nord; a beautifully restored former railway station in Paris. This distinctive setting inspired Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière to craft a captivating collection, reflecting the diversity and fleeting interactions typical of train stations—people always on the move, each carrying personal dreams in their luggage. Nicolas … Read more
Among luxury brands, the race to create the accessory that will take the audience by storm is serious. If the magic doesn’t happen, heads roll and hearts break. But when a design succeeds, it’s like scoring the goal that gives you the World Cup title. I imagine Maria Grazia Chiuri, creative director at Christian Dior, … Read more
With Season 3 of the addictive series The White Lotus hitting screens again, fashion enthusiasts everywhere have a fresh dose of holiday wardrobe inspiration. Known for its vibrant aesthetics and captivating locations, the series provides plenty of packing ideas for your next stylish escape. The White Lotus’ third season is set in Thailand, and there’s … Read more
Every summer, wherever you are you see an avalanche of Panama hats. From fashionable and well-dressed to easy-going style, the Panama hat is everywhere, and there is no denying it. Saying that the straw hat, also known as the Ecuadorian hat, had a revival is an understatement. It’s having a moment of glory in a … Read more