A must-attend event for collectors the world over, the Hermès Vintage sale, organized by French brand Artcurial, was an exceptional one. A Birkin bag and a gold bracelet set two world records. Even Hermès’ biggest fans were blown away by the final figures. This luxurious little sin is more than forgivable when you lean in...
As black as a painter’s blank canvas is white, the Little Black Dress is an endless source of inspiration that will never go out of style. With a brand new eponymous exhibit, the Mona Bismarck American Center in Paris is rendering homage this summer to the most famous of female garments. Wherever she is now,...
From pre-war dresses in workman’s blue to 60s dresses and Goth trends, all the emblematic styles of the past 100 years have been brought together in this one work. It’s a lesson in style using words and photos and taught to us by Cally Blackman, who has already written previous books on the subject. In...
Ottavio Missoni, patriarch of the celebrated Italian family, known for his multicolor knits and unique and original psychedelic motifs, has passed away at the age of 92. Ottavio, founder of the Missoni empire, died in his family villa in Sumirago, in the northeast of Italy, as a result of a heart illness. Born in Croatia...
Owner of a button factory in Troyes, France and creator of underwear brand Jil, André Gillier took on the creation of these famous shirts. Chemise Lacoste was the first name given to the company. Soon one thing led to another, and the fashion world was given a first: the very first logo to appear on...
Why Petit Bateau? What common values do you share? Petit Bateau is a brand that we love… and that we’ve always been following… just like the rest of the French! We first collaborated with Petit Bateau for a capsule collection of t-shirts. Then in summer 2013 to reinterpret their nautical sweater for their 120th anniversary....
Cut above the ankle and made of leather or suede with glitter on high heels these are the laws of bitumen. Attractive, they are sublime for all silhouettes.
While still little known abroad, Reed Krakoff is the incarnation of the American dream. The road has been an easy one for this 48 year old New Yorker, who’s been able to effortlessly secure himself a choice position in the ultra-select world of American fashion. No single adjective seems strong enough to describe the meteoric...
