Even if you have never heard about Fulco Santostefano della Cerda, Duke of Verdura and Marquis of Murata la Cerda, you most probably know his work as a jewellery designer, especially Chanel’s iconic pair of white cuffs with a big Maltese cross made of coloured gemstones that Coco Chanel used to wear every day, one … 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
So you want to ask for a raise. You’ve worked hard at the office; you’ve delivered, fair enough. Certainly, the way you present your request and how you present yourself will have a tremendous effect on the outcome of the meeting with your boss, so pay attention to our tips on how to behave and … Read more
The 72nd British Academy Film Awards, the Bafta, honoured the best national and international movies at the Royal Albert Hall in the London. The red carpet event was attended by movie stars and royals looking stunning wearing amazing gowns. We spotted a clear colour preference; here are the best WHITE gowns from the Bafta. Yes, … Read more
Since the fairytale wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle last year, Prince Harry’s style has changed quite a bit. Long gone are the Duke of Sussex’s partying nights and hoodie days. His style today is more polished, sophisticated and grown-up. But not all has changed, although Prince Harry has a classic style, he’s cool at … Read more
Every 30 seconds, one bottle of Chanel No.5 is sold somewhere, making it the best selling and best-known perfume in the world; pretty amazing for a scent created a hundred years ago. And, believe it or not, story has it that Chanel No.5 was the result of a mistake! Certainly, the first thing that comes … Read more
The legendary Freddie Mercury marked an era not only with his music but also with his flamboyant style in the ’70s and ’80s. Indeed, Freddie Mercury and fashion is a story apart. We bring here all the facts about Freddie Mercury’s fashion style and his subversive way to dress that influenced a whole generation. Freddie … Read more