As memories of summer fade and autumn slowly gives way to winter, it feels natural to want to curl up somewhere warm and cosy, preferably beside a fire with a good book. And what better place to retreat than to a storybook cottage complete with thatched roof nestled in the English countryside?
Bowood is a Georgian country house next to the village of Derry Hill, halfway between Calne and Chippenham in Wiltshire, England. Its interiors were decorated by Robert Adam and its gardens by Lancelot “Capability” Brown.
IT HAS ONLY BEEN a little over one year and five months since Alessandro Michele was appointed the Creative Director at Gucci after over 12 years working behind the scenes at the Gucci design studio, and in that time, he has not only revitalized the 95-year-old Italian brand, thrilled both critics and the rest of the fashion world alike, but is also set to receive the International Award at the 2016 CFDA Awards in three days. His bright eclecticism and focus on the freedom of personal expression has captured our hearts and imaginations — here is a look at the Gucci Resort 2017 collection and our favourite looks held recently at Westminster Abbey in London . . .