Haute Couture insights with Valentino and Victoria & Albert Museum

Haute Couture in Valentino’s vision. Valentino’s creative directors speak about memories, Italian craftsmanship and the importance of couture skills involved in their fashion process. Couture is indeed the territory of manual experimentation, of craftsmanship, of “grate hands”. “Couture is part of our memory. It is part of our memory of being Italians because couture is … Read more

Hemp on the high street. Eco fibres in fashion

Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! Hemp is becoming a Force for Positive Change. Fashion is just another example of how exceptional this plant really is.     A true wonderplant, the hemp is an example of the genius of nature. During centuries the world was conquered on horseback and wearing hemp clothing. The sails of the greatest … Read more

Best designer shoes for women

 “I don’t know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot.”Marilyn Monroe How to start the day off on the right foot? Open the door to the world of women’s designer shoes to be propelled to new heights. This is our selection of the best designers shoes for women: Christian Louboutin shoes There … Read more

Valentino’s newest accessories concept

Valentino unveiled its newest accessories concept at Selfridges London. The 1,000 sq ft temporary space anchors the Accessories Hall and will presents Valentino’sS/S 2014 accessories collection, including a multitude of Rockstud options – from RockstudRouge to Rockstud Camouflage Fluoro. The Valentino space, on the corner of Duke Street and Oxford Street, features white lacquered doors … Read more

Welcome aboard The Christmas Express

The Harrods Christmas Express. Every year, London’s Harrods luxury department store fills the air with festive spirit by unveiling its stunning world-famous Christmas Windows. For this holiday season, Harrods revealed a magical and creative theme – The Harrods Christmas Express. The construction leaves the Knightsbridge station. Inspired by the iconic British steam train, each window … Read more

Can the burqa be stylish?

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