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Inside the Queen Elizabeth II Fashion Exhibition at Buckingham Palace
The new Queen Elizabeth II fashion exhibition at Buckingham Palace presents the late Queen’s wardrobe as more than ceremony. It reveals clothes as diplomacy, discipline, memory and a distinctly British idea of public grace.
How Paris Does Easter: Faith, History and a Very Good Brunch
Paris at Easter is crowded, secular, and full of tourists on the surface. But underneath, the city still holds extraordinary Catholic places and Holy Week traditions, from rue du Bac and Sainte-Clotilde to Notre-Dame, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and the elegant ritual of Easter brunch.
The Dark Side of Eternal Youth
Why anti-ageing has become beauty’s most elegant illusion Eternal youth is the chicest fantasy money can buy. It arrives in frosted glass bottles, in clinic appointments, in refrigerated peptide vials, in polished promises whispered across TikTok, Instagram and private wellness circles. It tells us that ageing is not a fact of life, but a problem … Read more
Schiaparelli at the V&A: The Surrealist Queen Takes London
Schiaparelli at the V&A is the kind of exhibition that reminds you fashion once had more nerve. Elsa Schiaparelli made clothes with wit, mischief and artistic ambition, and the V&A’s new show gives her the London stage she deserves.
Dior Easter Egg: The History of Easter’s Most Beautiful Symbol
At Dior, Easter arrives in dark and white chocolate. But behind this beautiful object lies a much older story: one about faith, spring, restraint, and why an egg became one of Christianity’s most enduring symbols. At a moment when luxury often confuses size with meaning, Dior has done something more charming for Easter: it has … Read more
The Burning Question: Where To Go For The Best Schnitzel in Vienna?
When you think of Vienna, you think of the Waltz, Sisi, balls, café culture, imperial palaces — and that almost rude level of quality of life. But the Austrian capital is also home to the world-famous Wiener Schnitzel. After testing these restaurants ourselves, comparing notes with Viennese food insiders, and accepting a few extra kilos … Read more
Porn and Fashion: Why Designers Still Insist on This Duo
There is something quietly telling about fashion’s recurring need to borrow shock from pornography. Anyone who has taken a basic marketing course knows the old mantra: sex sells. What is mentioned less often is the second part of that lesson: sex is usually deployed when there is little else left to say. In luxury fashion, … Read more
Davos – From Dress Code to Sexist Codes at the WEF
This week, the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos. It’s basically the rich and powerful‘s favourite hangout. Got an invite or did your company drop a cool €28,000 for your ticket? Then, you’ll want to read this. We’re talking about how to look good even when it’s freezing at minus 10°C. But there’s more … Read more
How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions with the Help of Saints
New Year’s resolutions are like hot air balloons—easy to inflate but tough to keep afloat. We all start the year with big plans and grand aspirations, only to find ourselves back at square one before long. But what if I told you that sticking to your New Year’s resolutions is simpler than you think? Why … Read more
From Zero to Party Queen: Tips That Make You Unforgettable
We understand that the considerations you juggled at parties in your early 20s shift quite a bit by the time you’re cruising through your late 30s or early 40s. To dust off your party prowess, we’ve crafted five golden rules to turn you into the ultimate queen of the soirée scene. Ready to pick up … Read more
Monogamy – Is Eternal Romance Becoming a Trend?
Close your eyes and think of your grandparents—sitting side by side on a weathered park bench, hands intertwined, their love a quiet, enduring presence. Remember the warmth of their stories, the twinkle in their eyes when they spoke of “the early days,” and the simple joy of a life built together. Monogamy, once the backbone … Read more
Luxury Advent Calendars: Has Christmas Become a Luxury Holiday?
Since around 2021, we’ve witnessed the rise of the Luxury Advent Calendars. Brands like Tiffany, Chanel, Dior, and Net-a-Porter now tempt us with advent calendars where each day reveals a luxurious treat, reminding us that Christmas is on the horizon. But honestly, how exactly do perfumes, jewellery, and high-end cosmetics help us reflect on baby … Read more
Scent Is Memory: My Olfactory Wardrobe From the 70s to Today
There are things we forget — phone numbers, old lovers, the name of that girl from art school. But then there are smells. Scents that never leave. Perfume has always been my family’s way of dressing a room before we even walk in. The women in my family didn’t just wear clothes, they wore silage. … Read more
Office Christmas Party – 5 Things To Avoid Like The Plague.
Here is our etiquette guide to get you through the office Christmas party with flying colours. Follow it to make sure you’re not the one that everybody talks and laughs about the day after, or worse, the one that gets fired.We know you feel like celebrating the fact that the holidays are just around the … Read more
Reading, the Next Hot Trend – How Books and Brains Become Fashionable
The Reading Trend: Why Books Matter More Than Ever in the Age of Artificial Intelligence The return of reading might be the most unexpected trend of 2025/2026. From Miu Miu’s Literary Club in Shanghai to Gen Z turning libraries into social sanctuaries, books are suddenly the most desirable objects in a world dominated by artificial … Read more
Rosalía’s LUX: The Album That Turned Pop Into a Pilgrimage
Rosalía’s Lux Album Message: Why This Era Is Different A few weeks have passed since Rosalía released LUX, and the initial hype has settled into something far more interesting: a cultural moment. If her previous eras were about sound, performance and aesthetic revolution, LUX is about revelation.Not a religious sermon, but an invitation. A search. … Read more
Michelle Obama’s The Look Book: Style, Power, and the Contradictions We Can’t Ignore
Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, has released a new book, The Look. Co-written with her longtime stylist Meredith Koop, the book revisits the outfits that shaped her eight years in the White House. Designers who worked closely with her share anecdotes, creative notes, and personal memories, making Michelle Obama’s The … Read more
The Untold Story of Elisabeth Lederer – The Woman Behind Klimt’s Famous Portrait
Some stories simply refuse to stay quiet, no matter how many times history tries to bury them. Elisabeth Lederer’s is one of them; a tale of beauty, power, art, and survival that links Vienna’s Secession era to the modern luxury world. If her portrait by Gustav Klimt feels haunting, it’s because her life was exactly … Read more
Camille Charrière’s Favourite Vintage Shops in Paris
A star both on Instagram and in real life, Camille Charrière is the ultimate Parisian it-girl who charmed London with her je-ne-sais-quoi. And during one of our digital deep-dives, we stumbled upon an interview she gave to Air Mail—the witty, stylish, and tastefully curated digital publication. Surprise, surprise: Camille shared a full list of her … Read more
Art Basel Paris 25: What Makes This the World’s Must-See Art Fair
Paris has officially reclaimed the art-world crown, and the only thing more dazzling than the art is the story behind it. We are talking about Art Basel Paris 25, which is scheduled to take place in October 2025. During the 23rd (Vernissage) to the 26th of October, Paris becomes the art world’s beating heart, proving once … Read more
Chanel SS26: When the Smile Became the Chicest Accessory
Fashion Stole My Smile — Until Chanel Brought It Back Victoria Beckham once turned her signature poker face into a joke. Tired of hearing that she never smiled, the witty British designer appeared in public wearing a T-shirt that read “Fashion Stole My Smile.” The truth is, there’s an unspoken rule in fashion about smiling. … Read more
Inside Dior Maison Cross Cannage Collection By Cordelia de Castellane
At once timeless and modern, the Dior Maison Cross Cannage Collection reinterprets one of the house’s most iconic codes, the geometric weave that has adorned Dior creations since the days of Monsieur himself. The Origins of Cannage: A Chair, A Code, A Legend At every défilé held in the salons of 30 Avenue Montaigne, Christian … Read more