For Karl Lagerfeld: “Sunglasses are like eyeshadow: everything looks younger and more beautiful with them”. More than just an accessory, eyewear is for Chanel a viable beauty product. Chanel recently announced its new muse: Maïwenn, a modern legend in French cinema.The director was chosen for Chanel Eyewear’s Fall/Winter campaign after having worn a pair of their...
Manolo Blahnik, “the magician of high heels” is pulling out all the stops by rereleasing his “Ossie” shoe. Initially conceived in 1971 for British designer Ossie Clark, these high-heeled sandals always take the cake at Blahnik’s runway shows. With the shoe’s rustic vibes, nature has never been so sexy. Green suede straps supported by small red...
A Belle Époque style house with pink walls, a cliffside sculpted by the sea, and English gardens that maybe even seemed like a labyrinth of colors and flowers through the eyes of his young eyes. This is the decor that inspired someone who needs no introduction: Christian Dior. From May 4th to September 22nd, the Villa...
At first glance, you may notice a certain elegance. Closer up, you’ll see the mythical signature. The name might not be a household one yet: the Berline, a new obsession entered into the Hermès Family in fall 2011. For the Spring/Summer 2013, the bag is being released in a mini version. It has already shown...
The camouflage print, straight out of the military style, is coming back this season. A confirmed graphic mark, authenticated, and maintained look: the pattern, originally designed to blend into the scenery, is now eye-catching and really convincing. A peaceful assault and a poetic invasion for a true reinterpretation of the army code.
Invented in the mid 19th-century by Frenchman Adolphe Lafont for his carpenter stepfather, overalls would go on to be perfected by the American brand Levi’s before becoming the flagship garment of the Industrial Revolution. It was immortalized by Charlie Chaplin in the legendary Modern Times, that denounced Fordism. It also became the symbol of farmers affected...
The next Hermès Vintage auction, organized by Artcurial, will take place on May 21st. Get ready to dive into the unique and luxurious universe of this fashion house, a symbol of French refinement and elegance. For almost 12 years now, the brand has organized an auction in Paris that has become an essential rendez-vous for...
Being green is where it’s at right now, and Stella McCartney is driving the message home with her Falabella it-bag. It’s a chic piece with a rocker vibe, made of all-natural leather and faux snakeskin. The British designer, also a strict vegetarian, designed this bag specifically to garner respect for the environment. She explains that...
1968: a bold year indeed. While the streets rose up and broke down the constraints of a society that didn’t fit them, Yves Saint Laurent beat the minimalist trend of the 60s and 70s to the punch and advocated for a return to nature, initiating one of the major trends of the 70s. Whereas female...
