Immortal Elegance: The Blazer. Past, Present, Future

The tailored blazer is of a venerable age, travelling through time as an enduring classic. For the non-discerning it is just a well-crafted jacket with soft tailoring and light durable fabrics. The incredibly versatile piece of clothing gives fashion connoisseurs options that a suit cannot. The almost two centenary suit-type jacket is still reflecting its … Read more

Can resveratrol – the ‘wonder chemical’ in red wine – live up to the hype?

With purported activity against cardiac disease, cancer and even ageing, the pressure on resveratrol to deliver is enormous

Charm of cars interpreted in furnishings. Automotive brands @ Salone del Mobile 2014

Furniture inspired by automotive brands. Milan Design Week, also known as Salone Del Mobile, is the world’s largest design exhibition. This year it was held April 9-13, 2014. Furniture makers, fashion house, and even automotive brands staged a variety of related events throughout Milan to highlight the appeal and originality of their designs. Bentley Home … Read more

2014 CFDA Fashion Awards nominees. The International Award goes to Raf Simons.

  Last week, Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the nominees and honorees of the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards. The Awards will take place on Monday, June 2 at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. At an exclusive event hosted by CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg and Nadja Swarovski, the nominees and honorees for … Read more

The Fringe Mix. Gucci’s Spotify Music Hub.

The Fringe Movement and The sound of Gucci. The Gucci Music Hub on Spotify.     What happens when you pair the world’s most fashion-forward DJs with the season’s most desirable bag? The global launch of the Gucci’s Nouveau Fringe Shoulder bag is accompanied by “The Fringe” film and a Spotify Music Hub. Six female … Read more

LVMH’s first investment in an Italian talent. Marco De Vincenzo accepted under luxury group’s umbrella.

Marco De Vincenzo is looking forward to the development of his own label supported by LVMH. A new young designer and fashion label joins the luxury family of the luxury giant LVMH – LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The group present in all the sectors of the luxury industry (Wines and Spirits, Fashion and Leather … Read more