Used for ropes, sticks and supporting beams, raffia fibres have many uses, especially in the area of textiles. The long thin fibre can be dyed and woven as a textile into products ranging from hats to shoes to decorative mats. These finely woven details give a nod to this season’s global traveller trend whilst also … Read more
Design in Motion – Aston Martin x John Lobb driving Shoes The ultimate lightweight driver’s shoe Aston Martin opened the new Aston Martin W-One Store in London’s Park Lane with “Winner Sport” – the ultimate lightweight driver’s shoe made in partnership with John Lobb. The sleek aerodynamic luxury shoe was co-designed by Aston Martin’s Director … Read more
Dior’s newest boutique in Taipei In Taipei, but unmistakably chez Dior Tower 101 in Taipei (Taiwan) is the location of the biggest Dior boutique ever. Taiwan is the fifth largest Asian market after Japan, China, South Korea and Hong Kong. Dior chose the Taipei 101, of the most recognizable towers in the world with a … Read more
Marie-Antoinette shoes sell for $55k at ‘French Revolution’ auction The shoes worn by Marie-Antoinette, the Queen consort of Louis XVI, at national day celebrations on July 14, 1790, were sold at an auction for 43,225 euros. The pair of mules of Marie Antoinette has been the … “Queen” of a Toulon auction of over 500 … Read more
Tamara Ecclestone says bargaining is ‘smart thing to do’ Tamara Ecclestone, the heiress to part of the multibillion-dollar Formula 1 fortune, is auctioning her clothes on eBay to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. Tamara’s designer wardrobe includes 500,000 pounds of Hermes handbags and 70,000 pounds of Christian Louboutin shoes, reports ANI. Tamara Ecclestone … Read more
American designer Derek Lam (born San Francisco, 1967) has parted ways with Tod’s, where he was in charge as creative director since 2006. Derek Lam was responsible with the brand’s pret-à-porter and accessories collections. An official announcement will follow as it is assumed that Derek Lam wants to concentrate on his own fashion line. In … Read more