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
The first menswear collection co-creatively directed by both Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons is constructed around one main garment, a knitted long john. Surprisingly, the undergarment meant to keep men warm is worn here as the central piece of Prada menswear fall 2021 collection. A collection to stir sensations As Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons … Read more
From producing outdoor recreation products for climbers to becoming one of the most desirable street style brands and collaborating with Gucci, the huge success of The North Face proves what we predicted: coats are the trend piece for the pandemic season! Everywhere you look, in the streets or on Instagram and TikTok, you’ll see The … Read more
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons want to hear your opinion in the first joint campaign for Prada showing their debut SS21 collection, co-designed by both creative directors. With Prada’s new advertisement campaign, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons want to open a dialogue with the public and know your opinion. That is because the campaign features … Read more
Tired of your power suits? Want an office outfit with an edge, that makes you look both fun and professional? We have the solution for you; the fun women suits designed by Thom Browne. The American designer has made women’s suits fun again. With humour, he combines the conservatism of the tailored suits with the … Read more
2020 will be remembered not only because of the lockdown. But it will also be the year luxury fashion brands have created the most fun videos and campaigns, proving that a sense of humour is the new symbol of luxury. Luxury industry and aspiration For as long as I can remember, the luxury fashion industry … Read more
Although our first reaction to lower temperatures is to get our beige and all-black ensembles out of the closet, you should consider wearing some bright-coloured and fun clothes this season too. In fact, cheerful fashion like the Korean label Kirin can lift spirits during fall and winter, and bring a smile on your face. It … Read more
One of the coat trends we’re looking forward to wearing the most this winter is the cocoon-like faux-fur coats. If you too are obsessing with the cosy outwear trend like the most stylish Instagram fashionistas and influencepreneurs, we have here the two go-to fashion brands to look for cool faux fur coats. The growing popularity … Read more
Truly luxurious, Rayne shoes is a British brand that flies under the mainstream radar even though some of the most iconic women of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries have worn and still wear them, as for example, the Queen. Royal Warrant Rayne was founded in 1885 by Henry and Mary Rayne. After a 25-year hiatus, … Read more
When it comes to effortless chic fashion, the Belgium mother-and-daughter label Bernadette Antwerp is definitely one to keep a close eye on. And if you’re looking for fashion inspiration for Christmas, look no further; their ageless and effortless silk dresses are perfect for the celebrations. Bernadette Antwerp signature style Soon after Charlotte de Geyter and her … Read more
The Italian luxury fashion house Missoni is going sustainable with its M Missoni line, and we just loved the pre-fall 2020 collection. The designer Margherita Missoni is the third generation of the fashion empire Missoni. This iconic label is known for its colourful knitwear. Last year, the mother-of-two re-launched the M Missoni line, which was … Read more
Paris Fashion Week has just closed fashion month, and although there were some traditional runway shows, most of the 84 fashion houses chose to present their SS21 collections through digital shows. Could this mean the death of traditional fashion shows? After much speculation, the shows of Paris Fashion Week SS21 were confirmed almost in the … Read more
The fashion world has taken social media to express sadness and pay tribute to the Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada who passed away on Sunday in Paris due to Coronavirus related complications. With the death of the 81-year-old designer in the midst of Paris Fashion Week, we see Paris as, indeed, the capital of fashion … Read more
The hashtag #hmstudio is trending on Instagram and, after reading about the collection H&M Studio AW 2020, you will understand why and become as obsessed as I am with the limited edition Autumn/Winter that H&M has just launched. H&M’s creative advisor, Ann-Sophie Johansson, explains that “The A/W 2020 muse is not afraid to challenge the … Read more
Milan Fashion Week SS21 was one of the most emotional fashion weeks this season. Italian fashion brands and designers created their collections for a new muse: Italy. On Sunday, Valentino was the last big name to present its SS21 collection. It was the first time that the luxury Italian house showed a collection in Milan … Read more
“Fashion has a duty not only to reflect its times but to help shape them”, stated the Italian fashion house, Prada. And to do so in these COVID-19 times, Prada has launched its Fall/Winter 2020 collection, Tools of Memory, in collaboration with Sotheby’s auction house. You may be asking yourself, can a luxury fashion label … Read more
If you think of Austria, you think of Schnitzel, for sure. But besides eating, we are the best at skiing, and this is why watchmaker Breitling teamed up with winter sports legends Thomas Morgenstern, Anna Veith and Stefan Kraft as ambassadors for the presentation of the new Breitling Endurance Pro. Notorious went on a helicopter … Read more
Yes, you read correctly; Kim Jones at Fendi. Since Lagerfeld’s death last year, Silvia Venturini has been the head of Fendi women’s collections. But today, the legendary Italian luxury house announced Kim Jones as the house’s womenswear artistic director. Silvia will return to her position as director of men’s collection and accessories. Kim Jones at … Read more