Angela Merkel as a trend-setter? Well, yes my dear, the German Chancellor is becoming a fashion icon as the media reports, in shock, that she has worn the very same outfit at four different occasions. Angela Merkel Kimono became news. And here is a crucial question; can we repeat an outfit many times? This all-important question … Read more
It can be challenging to find eco-friendly sneakers, as many trainers are made from virgin plastics in harmful ways, including child or underpaid work in countries as China and India. So we’re more than happy to have a brand like Veja with cool design and fair-trade policy. Founded in 2004 by Sébastien Kopp and François-Ghislain … Read more
Luckily for us, we don’t need to stalk anyone for fashion inspiration; we have Instagram to know what stylish women are up to this summer, and more importantly, what they’re wearing to cope with the hot days. Keep scrolling to see some of our favourite looks and why we like them: Margot Robbie is in Los … Read more
Chaumet presented an exhibition on the art of the diadem in Monaco, displaying fabulous head jewels the French high jewellery house has created since 1780 for royals like empresses, queens and princesses. The exhibition curators are two experts on royal courts, the journalist Stéphane Bern and the jewel historian Christophe Vachaudez. They divided the 250 … Read more
The latest Quentin Tarantino movie made an estimated 40.4 million dollars in one weekend only; the highest-grossing Tarantino opening weekend ever. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood takes us to the final moments of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969. Tarantino’s movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a faded TV actor, and Brad Pitt, his stunt double, … Read more
You may not immediately recognise the name Verdura Jewellery, but you certainly know its most famous creation. The bold white enamel cuffs set with oversized Maltese crosses in coloured gemstones — worn almost daily by Coco Chanel — were designed by one man: Fulco di Verdura. An Italian aristocrat with impeccable taste and little interest … Read more
What is it with rainbows that we all stop whatever we’re doing to admire them in awe whenever one appears in the sky? The beautiful multicoloured circular arc instantly brings us joy and hope. So, to put a smile on your face, you should wear the uplifting rainbow colours, come rain or shine. The symbolism … Read more
We were all waiting to see what the Duchess of Cambridge would wear to the Wimbledon Championship and, as usual, she did not let us down. On her first appearance at the 2019 Wimbledon tournament, Kate Middleton wore the perfect summer dress, a white Flippy Wiggle Dress by Suzannah. Let us tell you why the … Read more
The modern aesthetic of today’s Balenciaga, directed by Demna Gvasalia, is very different from the creations of Cristóbal Balenciaga during his lifetime. In fact, a fantastic exhibition we saw at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, showed that Cristóbal Balenciaga, one of the most celebrated fashion designers ever, found inspiration for his creations in Fine Art … Read more
The Grand Palais housed once more a Karl Lagerfeld event, this time, a fabulous tribute attended by elegant members of the fashion world to celebrate the life and work of the iconic fashion designer. “Karl For Ever”, the tribute to the Renaissance Man and great designer, was organised by Chanel, Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld and arranged by … Read more
France announced a ban on the destruction of unsold luxury goods. This ban should prevent the annual waste of clothing and shoes worth 650 million euros in France only. The new law making the waste of unused products illegal puts France at the forefront of luxury fashion sustainability. Destruction of luxury goods and fashion sustainability … Read more
Almost 15 years after launching the Paddington bag, another iconic handbag is back; the new Chloé Aby bag has evolved but comes with the same famous padlock that was the handbag signature. Chloé Aby bag, was the most-desired handbag of the Noughties, which every it-girl had to have, was loved with such fervour back then that … Read more
A key silhouette and trend not only for this spring/summer but also fall/winter, paper bag waist pants are one of the most flattering trousers you will ever own. The wide waist pulled in by a belt makes your waist look wasp thin and hides any extra love handles you might have. Additionally, the wide legs … Read more
We love the strong style of the American actress, model, musician and activist against domestic violence, Evan Rachel Wood, who wears power suits at each of her red carpet appearances. The style of Evan Rachel Wood Besides Wood’s on-screen performances, for which she has received a lot of praise and several awards’ nominations, you should … Read more
When the freelance bug bites you, you gotta be ready for whatever situation falls upon you, and a “bad outfit day” is non-acceptable within this world. You will have video chats with your boss and important clients. You’ll need to run errands or do meetings in parks, co-working spaces or coffee spots. So you better say goodbye to your washed out PJs. … Read more
The theft of a 40-carat diamond ring made the news and forced a discreet couple, Prince Jean Christophe Napoleon Bonaparte and Countess Olympia von und zu Arco Zinneberg, into the spotlight. But, what is the story behind this impressively big diamond? And who is this man who proposed with a diamond even bigger than Elizabeth … Read more
There are times when it seems you need to wear your entire wardrobe at once, raincoat, windbreaker, sweater, t-shirt since you can expect all four-season weather to happen in 24 hours. This often means that you can go for a summer-like stroll on a Sunday afternoon and come back home shivering. Additionally, might have to … Read more
Gemma Chan, the star of the hit Crazy Rich Asians and Humans, and Doctor Minerva, an alien sniper in the new Captain Marvel movie, knows how to dazzle us with her sartorial choices, especially her one-shoulder red-carpet looks. The British-born former model and Oxford law student turned actress started her acting career in TV shows. … Read more
I hope you saw “First Man”, the movie starring Ryan Gosling about the legendary space mission that turned the astronaut Neil Armstrong into the first man to walk on the Moon in 1969. Besides being a brilliant film, it is inspiring the latest fashion fever: the Astronaut boiler suits trend. The ‘60s aesthetics boiler suits … Read more
Discovering fashion brands that make our, and also your, hearts beat faster is kind of our job. By scrolling through Instagram, visiting our favourite online shops or doing some research elsewhere on the world wide web, we take notice of cool brands that we want to keep on our radar; and of course, we also … Read more
The ‘60s revolutionised fashion, and the bold and colourful style of this era is still a fashion reference and strong influence for today’s trends. With the must-see exhibition on the mother of the miniskirt, Mary Quant, at the V&A museum in London, the look of the iconic trendsetter for the Chelsea Girls in the Swinging … Read more
We all enjoy reading a fun list or a “how-to” guide but sometimes they can be a bit controversial, like the “Unofficial Goldman Sachs Guide to Being a Man”. The American multinational investment bank’s guide went viral and caused heated discussions, with some people loving it and others, hating the list. The original guide was … Read more
One of the most pressing questions in today’s fashion world is: can you be trendy AND sustainable at the same time? As you know, sustainable, eco-friendly and ethically-made clothes usually cost more than fast fashion brands. You can be sure that any brand selling very cheap garments must have cut the costs somewhere in its production. … Read more