What makes a Marni woman?
Marni is 20 years old this season, which means that its signature look – clompy shoes, schoolgirl silhouettes, lots of wool – has lasted longer than most. Time to cast an eye over the Marni magic
LUST
Discover the world’s most coveted masterpieces. From fine horology and high jewelry to luxury beauty and bespoke fashion, we curate the artifacts of modern desire.
Killer Heels: the art of the stiletto – in pictures
From traditional Japanese stacked sandals to weird rubber creations by Zaha Hadid and Prada tongues in flames, high-heeled shoes tower provocatively above all other footwear in women’s – and men’s – imaginations. A new exhibition traces their first steps in the 16th century through to modern designers’ erotic flights of fancy
- Killer Heels is at Brooklyn Museum, New York, from 10 September to 15 February 2015
Linea by Jacuzzi Luxury Bath – Minimalist skirted design with sleek linear overflow
Times may change, but spending quality family time in the hot tub never goes out of style. Jacuzzi, the brand that pioneered the world’s first whirlpool bathtub, announced the launch of the Linea bathtub. Linea, Italian for “line”, exemplifies the principle of minimalistic design – exactly what the Linea skirted bathtub delivers with clean lines, … Read more
Jeremy Scott: ‘I try to convey joy in the clothes I design’
Jeremy Scott’s outlandish outfits are as witty as they are outrageous. Having dressed everyone from Katy Perry to Rihanna, he’s now making over Moschino. Alice Fisher talks to him about the serious business of being pop culture’s most irreverent designer
Ambrelus Dreadnought watch winder
A worthy companion for the mechanical watches in any collection. Dreadnought, a term used in the early 20th century to describe the most heavily fortified and fearsome fighting vessels, is a fitting name for Ambrelus’ inaugural bespoke limited-edition watch winder. Designed, manufactured and assembled by hand in America, Ambrelus watch winder employs elements not normally … Read more
Online has become an increasingly important channel for the diamond industry
Global Diamond Demand Reaches Record Levels. Global demand for diamond jewellery reached a record high of US$79 billion in 2013 according to the inaugural Diamond Insight Report, published this week by The De Beers Group of Companies. Demand is expected to continue to grow over the long-term, driven by the ongoing economic recovery in the … Read more