A few weeks back, I met my buddy Chris at Nepenthes, an unusually adventurous men’s boutique on a nondescript block in New York City’s Garment District. He tried on some five-pound wool pants, and I gave my advice: I’m not letting you leave without those. I tried on a red fringed coat seemingly made from … Read More →
DeGem Eternity Diamond Bracelet. DIAMOND fans should not miss the DeGem Diamond Fest ongoing in Gurney Paragon Mall, Penang, until Sunday, The regional luxury jeweller is showcasing a glittering selection of pieces including over 100 GIA-certified items at attractive prices. The range includes collections from two international brands, Lazare and Forevermark, for whom DeGem is … Read More →
“Synthetic diamonds will never replace a natural diamond,” says Leonard Zell, Jewellery Focus’ own columnist and a specialist in jewellery sales training, with a chuckle. “I can’t see how a woman would ever want to mention that she has a lab created diamond as an engagement ring.” Zell’s remarks are in response to the news of De Beers announcing a … Read More →
Marie Antoinette’s personal collection of pearls is set to go under the hammer in a landmark jewellery sale. The remarkable items, which were smuggled out of France during the Revolution, are being offered for sale as part of a $5million catalogue of royal jewels being put up for auction at Sotheby’s, Geneva, later this year. According to … Read More →
Designer Ruchika Sachdeva of the label Bodice Studio, winner of 2017/18 International Woolmark Prize (IWP) womenswear category, said that India as a design industry is opening up to global fashion trends. “It’s a constant flow of influence between the two. It’s true that globalisation is making the world a smaller place and India is becoming more permeable to global … Read More →
Karl Lagerfeld greets the audience on the runway. Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Chanel’s creative director, Karl Lagerfeld, was feeling bookish this season – or so implied the unmistakable Parisian book booths, usually found along the Seine, that he recreated for his autumn/winter 2018 couture show this afternoon. It was the latest chapter in the … Read More →
Toti fashion designer, Madelain Clark will showcase her work at this year’s Vodacom Durban July on Saturday, 7 July.\ Amanzimtoti fashion designer, Madelain Clark (49) has been invited to showcase her work at this year’s Vodacom Durban July which takes place this Saturday, 7 July. “I’m very honoured (to be invited), as it’s a tribute … Read More →