AD: Marco Zanini, Model: Sarah Engelland (OUI), Look #40
Author: Icon-Icon (Sébastien GIRARD)
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Thigh Boots : The Feminity Game
In the Belle Époque, women would slowly but surely adopt thigh boots for utilitarian reasons. They were worn only in bad weather. It wasn’t until the 60s that this accessory acquired a purely aesthetic function, creating an image in the collective imagination of a boot-wearing Amazon warrior. Just like the first uses of thigh boots...
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The Comité Montaigne’s Catherinettes
The tradition started in the 16th century. Catherine of Alexandria was decapitated for having refused a marriage that would have required her to renounce her faith. Subsequently canonized by the Catholic church, Saint Catherine became the patron saint of young girls of 25 years. Her saint’s day, celebrated on the 25th of November, saw these...
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Fendi’s Bag Bug invasion
Fendi is preparing to welcome some furry friends for Fall/Winter 2013-2014 in an animal invasion that will soon be crawling all over this season’s bags and accessories. That’s right, it’s the return of Fendi’sBag Bugs, the cute little multicolored fur characters that are big on personality. Coming to a store near you in November, the new Bag Bugs are...
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Gianfranco Ferré Spring/Summer 2014 Ready-To-Wear
AD: Federico Piaggi and Stefano Citron, Look #28
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Viktor & Rolf Spring/Summer 2014 Ready-To-Wear
AD: Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, Model: Maja Salamon (NEXT), Look #11
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Trussardi Spring/Summer 2014 Ready-To-Wear
AD: Gaia Trussardi, Model: Maria Bradley, (VIVA) Look #13
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Louis Vuitton City Bags: A Natural History
New book tells the story of Louis Vuitton bags by Les Editions de La Martinière.
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The Duofold Senior by Parker
Sublime and prestigious. Fashioned in accordance with the brand’s emblematic codes, this new pen is a masterpiece that fits perfectly into Parker’s legacy of fine writing utensils. Made in France, it boasts a sophisticated look in a new powerful and elegant combination of black and silver. The unique and finely worked caliber is getting equipped,...
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Pictures of Jane & Serge by Andrew Birkin
1968: on the set of the film “Slogan”, Gainsbourg was still pouting about Brigitte Bardot when Birkin was getting separated from the father of her daughter. Their first encounter was far from love at first sight; it fizzled out rather quickly. But the improbable love story between the muse and the artist is told here...