France named 6 young gourmet chefs to the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters

France recognized young and dynamic cookery by naming six young chefs to the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters. Instead of rewarding emblazoned chefs, the nobility papers of the French Republic and in particular the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, would go to a group of young French chefs out of the … Read more

Jimmy Choo x Rob Pruitt capsule collection

Spring – summer 2013 will bring for luxury shoe label Jimmy Choo a capsule collection made in collaboration with contemporary artist Rob Pruitt, known for pop art-influenced work amd a playful style. “We were captivated by Pruitt’s energy, his computer screen use of colour and the festive exuberance of his prints and materials; there were … Read more

Spice up your spring-summer wardrobe

Spice up your spring-summer wardrobe with ethnic influences Soak up the light sunshine Tribal prints, exotic colors and vintage details are the perfect accompaniment for Spring Summer wardrobe. The timeless global traveler is honored in Roberto Cavalli, Burberry Prorsum, John Galliano and Lanvin collections that have integrated exotic elements. Look at the band of dreamers … Read more

Stanley Kubrick, The photographer. Vintage cinematographic viewpoints of life in the 40s

A new exhibition at The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium presents incredible photos of life in the 40s shot by young Stanley Kubrick, one of the leading filmmakers of the 20th century (Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining) Shortly after graduating from high school in 1945, Stanley … Read more

Mix and match: 2012 spring summer collections

The clash of prints and vibrant colours   Don’t be scared to mix and match this Spring/Summer season. Bright, tropical motifs with statement prints, this is the formula for Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Giambattista Valli. Choose versatile pieces that can be worn together or as separates to give a simple … Read more

Marc Jacobs’ empire to include makeup

Marc Jacobs is expanding its fashion & beauty empire wiht a new makeup range produced in partnership with beauty giants Sephora. “Anything to me that is part of the joy, the ritual, of getting dressed — things that women enjoy like bags, shoes, fragrance, clothes, makeup — that’s what fashion’s about for me,” the designer … Read more