BEATRICE GUTU is this week's Girl Crush. With a background in graphic design, the diminutive fashionista, along with creative partner/photographer Eugeniu Gorceag run The Fashion Cuisine ...
"I WANTED TO CAPTURE that happy, elated feeling of self-expression," said Emilia Wickstead backstage after her spring/summer show, staged at a London Art Deco location that few people knew about. The Harlem Renaissance was the inspiration, and while it could have been reflected with more diversity on the runway, it was certainly in evidence in the clothes. There were wide sunhats tied at the chin, calling to mind those worn in the fields, paired with demure silhouettes and dropped hemlines. There were plays on transparency, perhaps what a modern It girl would like to see more of, especially when paired with some 'mom' jeans and white t-strap heels. There was a pink drop-waisted dress with an alluring cut-out at the chest. And then, of course, the sequinned gowns in rose gold that seemed to be emitting light, drawing smiles on showgoers' faces. Who doesn't love some glamour, especially amidst all the turmoil happening in the world?
HIGH UP ON THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS IN LA, large tents were set-up, and a bonfire burnt as two hot air balloons branded Sauvage settled in the sunset. An unlikely location for a Christian Dior show, but a reasoned one. Mr. Christian Dior, after all, visited Los Angeles in 1947, while today, the house has formed relationships with many Hollywood stars, who appear frequently on the red carpet costumed in Chiuri’s signature taffeta gowns.
FOR A GLIMPSE OF THE JET SET LIFE, one must look no further than Slim Aarons’s photographs, capturing all that is cool and chic of the café society of the 60s.
SPAIN BEGUILES FASHION SEASON AFTER SEASON. It evokes images of toreadores in their embellished gilded jackets; flamenco dancers moving to the sound of a guitar in long skirts with endless layers of polka-dot ruffles; and copla singers standing on stage in back lace shawls with a rose behind their ears...
Today’s favourite things include ultra-summery items such as shimmering body oil and bronzing powder, a straw sun hat, leather...
FASHION COMES FULL CIRCLE, or are certain pieces classics that don’t go out of style? It is fascinating how an editorial shot by Patrick Demarchellier in the 1990s can effortlessly blend into today’s climate.
NUEVOS TERRITORIOS, or new territories, is the title of this editorial cover shoot for Spanish Vogue. Model Andreea Diaconu is shown in a ranch in the South American countryside amongst wild horses and vast grasslands, redefining the rough gaucho style in sophistication. There were intricately woven ponchos, knits and loosely tied silk scarves, and a dreamy tiered point d’esprit and tulle Valentino minidress that looks as comfortable in untamed nature as it would at a chic Parisian soirée.
This week’s ’s 30 Images of Inspiration is overflowing with dusky lilac hydrangeas, bicycles with baskets and roses at the flower market, lacy...
THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA and picnics along the Seine, tea at Carette and sunset sails — this week’s ’s 30 Images of...
IN THE CITY OF LIGHTS models, bloggers, editors & celebrities gathered for one of the most lavish & beautiful fashion events...
PASSION is something the Spanish are known for around the globe, whether it be the passion of the toreros or bull fighters,...
This week’s Notes from the Weekend & links include a travel diary of Sydney, Spring staples and a London coffee guide, trench...