Spider silk dream revived

Spider silk dream revived A Gold silk cape made by millions of rare spiders A hand-woven cape is being shown at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum alongside the Golden Spider Silk, a four-metre long piece of brocaded fabric. The garment is created from golden silk spun by more than a million spider. Strands of silk … Read more

Made-in-India is a luxury on so many levels

India is a source of inspiration and fine workmanship for foreign fashion houses. The interest in India is growing and coincided with the rise of Saloni Lodha career. The London-based Indian fashion designer wants to puts the luxury tag on ‘made-in-India’ label, that often seen as the product of sweatshop labour. Saloni Lodha‘s fans include … Read more

Gourmandise haute couture at Café Ephémère Paco Rabanne by Hédiard

Part of the event “Vision Couture“, Printemps Café invites you to discover the Café Ephémère Paco Rabanne by Hédiard, an astonishing place that will open from the end of January 2012 (Printemps de la Mode, niveau -1), until the Paris Fashion Week in March (25 January -24 March 2012). The pop-up café at Printemps combines … Read more

Naeem Khan and his star

Naeem Khan, the designer known for adorning starlets in his luxurious collection of impeccably cut dresses, sophisticated gowns and chic separates, receives the distinguished title of “Mercedes-Benz Presents” designer for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012 Collections. Naeem Khan dresses many of the world’s most stylish women including clients such as Beyonce, Penelope Cruz, Katherine Heigl, … Read more

Hats off to the Duchess of Cambridge! The Headwear Association Names Kate Middleton Hat Person of the Year

The Duchess of Cambridge Voted Hat Person of the Year!! Hat Person of the Year The Headwear Association Each year The Headwear Association annually recognizes stylish individuals renowned for wearing hats. Congratulations to the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, who was named Hat Person of the Year by The Headwear Association (THA). In an online … Read more

First Muslim face of Lancome to open up the idea of beauty

‘I plan to change misconceptions’: Tunisian model is first ever Muslim face of Lancome L’Oréal Luxe and Lancôme cosmetics hired the first Muslim spokesmodel in the histroy of the brand. Tunisian model, Hanaa Ben Abdesslem is the new spokesmodel for Lancôme. This move is more than a coincidence. The modelling industry is beginning to expand, … Read more