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Callbacks, cliffbangers and redemption arcs! Designers are telling their stories and controlling the narrative with couture collections. Couture is a deeply intimate conversation between designers and their audience. The message is conveyed through every single aspect of the garments they create, from how the collection looks as a whole down to the precise fabric, stitching,…
Diptyque’s Les Essences de Diptyque preview in Paris dazzled with five nature-inspired fragrances，blending beritage, luxury，and olfactory artistry. Paris in the spring is always a delight, but this time, my excitement was doubled as I found myself back in the city where Diptyque was born for the exclusive preview of their new collection, Les Essences de…
Blending couture and architecture, Dior’s iconic cannage motif is reinvented once again this season with a bold outlook. Its fascinating odyssey is one submerged with the Maison’s rich history – its identity inspired by the light-hued mesh that upholstered the Napoleon III chairs found in the haute couture salons of 30 Montaigne. The symbolic chair’s…
PEARLY GOODSPharrell Williams knows good jeweler and the second wave of Tiffany Titan designs featuring freshwater pearls proves that. These lustrous additions, including House designer Jean Schlumberger’s Bird on a Pearl capsule collection, are a nod toTiffany & Co.’s hallmark use of pearls throughout its history. The inspiration behind the Tiffany Titan collection centres around…
It’s all about the intersection of fashion and cinema. Whether it is the urban-meets-western denim craze, or the scene-stealing dresses befitting horror-noir slashers, the fall/winter 2024 trends add yet another interesting layer to our celluloid dreams. BIG APPLE ENERGYWhen Taxi Driver meets Midnight Cowboy. This homage to Hollywood neo-noir classics sees a modern day Lolita…
Fresh FlowerGucci adds a family member to their Flora Gorgeous collection, introducing the latest Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid. Gucci Beauty expands its celebrated Flora Gorgeous collection with the vibrant and captivating Flora Gorgeous Orchid eau de perfume, the latest chapter in a series that highlights feminine creativity, and empowerment. Following the popular Flora Gorgeous Gardenia,…
MARKET MEMO: LEATHER TRENCH COATSCity SLICKER Top, from left:Gabriela Hearst coat;Khaite coat, $7,800;Burberry trench coat, $8,500;Coach trench coat, $1,800; coach.com. WHY DON’T YOU…? Play with TEXTURE and TONE in a coordinating pair of TALL SUEDE BOOTS.Polo Ralph Lauren boots, $798 (left and right) and $848 (center); MARKET MEMO: OVERSIZE PANTSBIG MoodWHY DON’T YOU…? Opt for…
Welcome to the season’s denim bonanza. Call it Americana or the Canadian tuxedo if you prefer, but these days, denim has become the quintessential global citizens’ uniform—perennially on trend and universally cool all at once. Start with designer denim in a darker wash where the cut runs boxier and the fabrics are heftier. And if…
For trendsetter and host extraordinaire Wendy Long, “No element is too small to be fussed over”—perfumes and home fragrances included. Armed with the ability to elevate every experience, Singaporean tastemaker Wendy Long counts her eye for detail as her secret weapon for creating unforgettable events. This Cancerian has indeed come a long way since her…
H&M Studio’s latest offering is sparked by a mélange of jazz elements. For the autumn/winter 2024 season, the brand has added another stunning collection to its modish assortment. Following its resort capsule collection that was inspired by coastal Italian allure, its latest collection brings us back to an appreciation of classics, this time led by…