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
Paris Haute Couture is the stuff that dreams of made of as it’s always a feast for the eyes, and Fall 2019 couldn’t be any different. Celebrities and fashion lovers invaded the French capital to see the most fantastic collections. While I going through all the shows to prepare the highlights of my favourite Haute … 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
A collaboration between the high-street label & Other Stories and the Swedish designer Mia Larsson resulted in a limited collection of sustainable jewellery using recycled silver and oyster shells. The Stockholm-based designer is known for giving a second life to materials from nature by transforming them into beautiful jewellery pieces. Larsson thinks “it’s great that … Read more
The fashion market has been shaken lately. Many brick-and-mortar retailers claim that they are facing heated online competition, and the changing of consumer habits of Millennials interested in the environment and sustainability are also responsible for shaking things up. In 2019, American retailers stated that 5.994 stores will close; Victoria’s Secret, for example, is closing … Read more
Hedi Slimane released Celine A/W19 newest campaign just a few days before his catwalk show for the French label’s Spring-Summer 2020 that closed the Paris menswear season. Besides being a fashion designer, Slimane is also a photographer. Actually, the French designer with Tunisian background started with photography when he was 11 years old. For his … 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
Great news for fashion lovers who care about ethical and sustainable products, Net-a-Porter launched Net-Sustain, an online shopping platform with the best environmentally friendly brands in Europe and beyond. Labels wanting to sell on Net-Sustain must meet at least one attribute of the five categories below: Locally Made Brands that manufacture at least fifty per … Read more
Virgil Abloh celebrates the beauty of familiar and natural things with his menswear Spring 2020 collection for Louis Vuitton. Abloh presented the collection at Place Dauphine, the beautiful square in Paris. The fashion designer created a boyhood bliss, with a bouncing castle, balloons, flying kites and ice cream. All was set among the typical Parisian … 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
The famous and collectable series Louis Vuitton City Guides celebrated its 20 years, launching a digital version. Who better than Louis Vuitton, who began making trunks and suitcases for travellers in 1854, to have the best tips from all around the world? Since 1998, the Louis Vuitton City Guide’s provided travellers, dreamers and even local … 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
The Italian fashion house Max Mara, famous for the camel cashmere coats and chic clothes for professional adult women, presented in Berlin its Resort 2020 collection inspired by Marlene Dietrich and David Bowie, with a touch of Meissen porcelain. Max Mara Resort 2020 catwalk show was the first one to be held at the Neues … Read more
If you’re a fan of the Kate Spade colourful handbags and joyful style rejoice; we have now a Kate Spade New York retail store in Munich. It is the first Kate Spade store in Germany, and it was launched with a big cocktail party hosted by the brand’s CEO, Anna Bakst, and by Man Repeller’s … 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
Headbands are back and here to stay. And although the ’80s never cease to inspire us, this typical bourgeois head accessory comes now huge, breaking the aesthetic rules and boundaries of former years. Prada brought the trend back Prada reinterpreted the ’60s and ’80 proper Alice bands, but with the house’s quirky signature style. The … 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
Athleisure has long become mainstream, and this trend seems far from going away soon. As a matter of fact, athleisure is no longer reserved only to the weekends, you should actually wear it in the workplace without raising any eyebrows. The athleisure trend makes going to the office so much easier, how wonderful and liberating … 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
As it happens every year, the first sunny days mark the beginning of the wedding season. And whether you are the happy groom, the father of the bride or one of the guests, you want to look your best on such a wonderful occasion. If you are not sure what to wear or, know what … Read more