We’re still in awe at the beauty of the wonderful Valentino Fall 21 Couture collection and how Pierpaolo Piccioli mastered with grace his audacious mix of colours. The creative director of Maison Valentino asked his guests to come in white to the runway show, a striking contrast to the models wearing such sublime, colourful looks. … Read more
Wearing costume jewellery today is a pretty normal thing, but it hasn’t always been like that. The accessory world was very different before Coco Chanel started wearing her iconic faux-pearl necklaces and bold earrings, thus making costume jewellery not only acceptable but also chic. As a result, elegant women who only wore fine jewellery began … Read more
Old Celine fans, rejoice! After a three-year hiatus (2017), Phoebe Philo finally returns to fashion. She will launch her new eponymous luxury fashion brand backed by LVMH. The iconic British fashion designer who started her career at Chloé changed the face of luxury fashion. During her 10 years heading Celine, she created chic easy-to-wear clothes … Read more
Good news for fashionistas and British fashion enthusiasts; Victoria Beckham has cut dress prices by almost 40% to adapt to the post-pandemic lifestyle. The stylish fashion designer wants her luxury brand to emerge from these challenging times with simpler designs and more affordable prices to match people’s disrupted budgets. As a result, Victoria Beckham expects … Read more
Summer 2021 is all about dreamy escapism, and the new chic boho fashion is all we want to wear, whether in Greece or in the city. Among the fashion brands setting the bohemian style trend, a new French brand is taking over Europe. In fact, Ba&sh is already the fastest-growing UK fashion retailer in 2021, … Read more
Who doesn’t love to have a one-of-a-kind piece that nobody else has? Or to be among the first ones to wear a brand that flies under the radar? If you’re looking for unique, handmade bags that combine modern design, craftsmanship, heritage techniques, and sustainable materials, Sy&Vie is the label for you. Carved out of various … Read more
This summer, all I want is to lay by the poolside or at a beach club wearing a retro towel fabric piece by Terry, the Australian brand that makes luxury towelling garments inspired by the ‘70s glamorous resort wear. This classic fabric was a must not only in Europe but also in America’s poolside fashion. … Read more
Fashionistas, rejoice, there are new TV shows about fashion to binge-watch! And the Netflix series and Amazon Prime documentary about the American fashion designer Halston will take you to the glamorous world of the fashion legend in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Ewan McGregor plays the Iowa-born, Indiana-raised Roy Halston Frowick in the 5-episode Netflix series … Read more
Just like everybody else, I’m dreaming of a much-needed sea vacation. And the first destination that comes to mind is Spain. Stone castles, a laid-back lifestyle, and excellent food. So, while planning my next adventure, I had a chat with a good friend who is based in Madrid. As per usual we ended up talking … Read more
One of the most popular fashion staples in the world is also one of the most difficult to get right. We are talking, of course, about the ubiquitous jeans. Although there are countless fashion brands making denim trousers, finding the perfect pair of jeans seems almost impossible. So, we selected the top 10 brands that … Read more
More and more online made-to-order fashion brands are making the headlines, offering custom-made items as an antidote to fast fashion. Find out why they are sweeping the internet and get to know our fav made-to-order fashion labels. Unique look Custom fashion allows you to wear looks that are unique or come in very limited editions. … Read more
Fashion designer Alber Elbaz became known for his work at the luxury house Lanvin, where he spent 14 years as creative director. Born in Morocco and educated in Israel, Alber Elbaz died on April 24, aged 59, due to complications caused by Covid-19. In January 2021, Elbaz made a triumphant return to the fashion world, … Read more
Classic, elegant and made of natural materials – the Rue De Verneuil bag is our editors’ latest fashion obsession. The French Riviera style brand offers one of the chicest pieces this season. And well, it’s absolutely worth the investment! Especially now that the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our ways of buying fashion. As you already … Read more
Hermès’ Birkin bag is A-listers’ absolute favourite symbol of having ‘made it’. Celebrities like Lady Gaga, J Lo, Victoria Beckham, and Kim Kardashian have worn the Birkin throughout the years, making it the most desirable and rarest bag in history. However, the Birkin bag is not just a bag, it’s the ‘It’ accessory that we … Read more
We love the laid-back yet oh-so-chic Scandinavian fashion brands. And looking at the Danish Baum und Pferdgarten spring outfits, we’re sure that Nordics do it best! We know we’ve already told you before, but there is just something about Scandinavian fashion and design. Maybe it’s their minimalism and clean lines. Or maybe it’s the perfect balance between … Read more
Let’s face it, who doesn’t like lazy Sundays in pyjamas? But Yolke is one of these fashion brands that make such beautiful sleepwear that you can actually venture outside wearing the luxurious silk pyjamas as Sofia Coppola does. Additionally, the sleepwear brand has expanded and offers children’s wear, women’s daywear, and now, homeware. Influencepreneurs like … Read more
Certainly, having a blue-blooded girl as the face of a luxury brand is something most fashion designers aspire. Fashion and aristocracy have always been linked, but we see today more blue-blooded models promoting fashion brands than ever. From Charlotte Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo to Lady Kitty Spencer, and before them, Inès de la Fressange, Loulou … Read more
When Italian stylist Giovanna (Battaglia) Engelbert was appointed Swarovski’s new creative director, she says she felt like she had won the Willy Wonka ticket. And indeed from her first jewellery collection, we can see she’s having the time of her life at the Austrian crystal empire. In fact, with her exuberant and joyful trendy style, … Read more
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons have just presented their latest collection, A/W 2021, in an online show followed by a digital roundtable to discuss what exactly is Prada-ness. Several creatives took part in the roundtable, including director Lee Daniels, architect Koolhaas, actress Hunter Schafer and musician Richie Hawtin, who composed the show’s music. Fashion designer … Read more
The Chinese Year of the Ox is about to begin, and Miu Miu celebrates the Lunar New Year with the latest campaign, “Always New, Always Miu.” The Italian fashion brand welcomes the Chinese New Year with a forward-thinking attitude and states that the Miu Miu girl always looks ahead. Fresh faces for a fresh Miu … Read more
As the luxury Breitling women’s watch makes its way into the virtual wardrobe of DREST with its Chronomat collection, we see more and more high-end brands betting on gamification. What is DREST? This is the first interactive luxury fashion mobile game where you can become a virtual fashion stylist. DREST is a highly immersive game … Read more
H&M has just announced a new collaboration collection, this time with Irish fashion designer Simone Rocha, best known for her baroque, intricate and beautifully crafted creations. Certainly, this is not the first collaboration of H&M with luxury fashion designers. The Swedish fast-fashion company has already teamed up with Johanna Ortiz and Giambattista Valli. The London-based … Read more
Who doesn’t love to wear a fabulous statement piece that nobody else has? We spoke to Aleksandra Jagdfeld about her unique brand that specialises on one only staple piece, the coat. The debut collection of the Berlin-based luxury label, Aleksandra Viktor, consists of nine one-of-a-kind contemporary coats made from the traditional hand-loomed Ikat fabric. Ikat … Read more