British designer Paul Smith and Woolmark, owner of the world’s best known textile fibre brand, announced a collaboration that will see Australian Merino wool being highlighted across the Paul Smith Men’s London collection for SS 14 and AW 14/15. In support of Merino wool, Paul Smith will take an ambassadorial role in collaborating with The … Read more
BENEATH THE LIGHTS OF VERSAILLES… Dior ‘Golden Winter’ Christmas Makeup Collection: ideas for your makeup look this holiday season. This winter, gold is the beauty king, bringing the promise of splendour and dreams. Gold-tinged eyes, a luminous complexion, couture nails, and metallic lips are the recipe for a perfect winter makeup in trends suggested by Maison … Read more
The Garrison Bespoke bulletproof suit. Toronto-based luxury bespoke tailoring house Garrison Bespoke launched a stylish alternative to the traditional bulky Kevlar vest. The Garrison Bespoke bulletproof suit, the first fashion-forward bulletproof suit, is made with carbon nanotubes created using nanotechnology and originally developed to protect the US 19th Special Forces in Iraq. The patented material is … Read more
To some it’s an object of oppression, to others a graceful and modest form of expression. Elizabeth Day meets the women determined to make Islamic dress both a statement of choice – and fashion
The sport of Polo has contributed to several fashion designs which have survived the test of time. One of these is the Camel Hair Coat or Polo Coat. The Polo Coat refers to the loose-fitting overcoat that was originally worn by polo players at polo games either in between chukkers or at the end of … Read more
French designer Nicolas Ghesquière was named artistic director of Louis Vuitton fashion house. Ghesquière will bring his architectural silhouettes to the luxury house one month after designer Marc Jacobs announced his departure. The 42-year-old designer Nicolas Ghesquière takes the top role at Louis Vuitton after being credited with the rebuilding the Balenciaga brand as a … Read more