Petticoats, Arms and Finishing Touches Petticoats are never a case of one size or type fits all. Usually, you will need a combination of several types of petticoats to achieve the correct silhouette for your garment. They can be categorized as base petticoats, net petticoats, hooped petticoats and top petticoats. For a garment with sleeves…
Step into the wardrobe of the quintessential French It Girl this season, with looks that exude an effortless Parisian style, brushed with shimmers of glamour and modern romanticism. ALL CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES ARE FROM THE MAJE FALL/WINTER 24 COLLECTION. Oversized sheepskin coat；sequined top；straight-cut jeans；and silver boots Taffeta maxi dress with cut-out；triple fortune cookies necklace；and Miss…
THE KUNA YALA Spread out across 49 communities in the Comarca, there are an estimated 50,000 Kuna people, also known as Guna, living in much in the same way they have for centuries. During the time of conquest, many were living in what is today known as the Darién, but fighting with the Catio people…
There’s no shortage of innovation and imagination in fall’s lineup of fragrance launches. Whether you’re looking for bold and audacious or soft and dreamy, consider your entire scent wardrobe covered. By SOUZANMICHAEL GALWAY THE INSTANT CLASSICThree years after its launch, Merit Beauty, everyone’s favorite minimalist brand, has entered the world of fragrance with Retrospect Extrait…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
THE COLLECTIONSThe classic themes of the Autumn/Winter season are returning with deeper hues and grungier looks making a strong comeback. At Dior’s A/W24 runway, make-up was carefully curated as an homage to the glamour of 1970s Italian movie stars, yet with a modern, editorial twist. Under the guidance of creative and image director Peter Philips,…