‘It’s not about fabric, it’s about dreams’: how Ralph Lauren created an empire
Though not everyone buys into his fantasy fashion world, the story of the tie salesman who went on to dress Oscar winners is a classic American Dream tale
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Changing your skin destiny – Conversations with Cate Blanchett
This fall, SK-II, Procter & Gamble’s Prestige luxury skincare line, is opening a Pop-Up Studio in New York City‘s SoHo district for a limited time, October 3rd through October 31st 2015. The Pop-Up is celebrating the launch of #ChangeDestiny campaign and the new SK-II Mid-Day Essence. SK-II’s latest comprehensive research on skin science dispels the … Read more
Playgrounds for sheikhs and oligarchs: the secret world of London’s luxury hotels
With their discreet lobbies and Michelin-starred restaurants, the capital’s high-end hotels have become a new green zone of affluence, where the global super-rich book entire floors to do business away from prying eyes
Mirror The World: Vivienne Westwood puts Venice centre stage on the Paris catwalk
This collection was named ‘Mirror the World‘ and it’s about saving Venice (and the rest of the world) from the effects of climate change. Describing Venice as an ’emporium of culture’ Vivienne Westwood’s Spring Summer 2016 show references its ‘carnivals’, the dressing up, the disguises and how anything can seem possible; the poor can become … Read more
Watches and Wonders 2015: new launches from Vacheron Constantin
Vacheron Constantin debuted ‘Métiers d’Art Eloge de la nature: Swan’ watch at the 2015 Watches & Wonders exhibition in Hong Kong, a private and exclusive event, entirely dedicated to the culture, expertise and heritage of Fine Watchmaking. The house also presented a new collection dedicated to women called Heures Creatives, two sparkling new creations in … Read more
What we learned from London Fashion Week
From the revival of big sleeves and old cardies to dressing in parrot green and keeping it personal, here are the 10 lessons from this year’s shows